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The Complete Book of Dutch-ified English: An “Inwaluable” Introduction to an “Enchoyable” Accent of the “Inklish Lankwitch”
by Gary GatesHere is a book for anyone tired of speaking flat, colorless, homogenized English. Pennsylvania Dutchman Gary Gates provides a glossary, read-aloud section, songs, recipes, and more in this delightful, ?inwaluable” introduction to Dutch-ified English.Learn the meaning of ?rutch” and ?spritz,” what a ?clod” and a ?crotch” are, how to pronounce and make ?Cussin Rache’s Snitz and Knepp,” and what has happened to food when it’s ?all.” Spice up your vocabulary with delightful words and phrases, such as:? Grex: To complain, moan. ?Ah, quit your grexing, you have a vonderful life.”? Face: Belief, religious conwiction. ?Praise be! Rebecca has found her face in the Lord again!”? Gruntbecky: An expression of hard going. ?Gruntbecky! It’s difficult to run in this hot sun.”? Nix nootz: A devilish, mischievous person. ?Our daughter is a little nix nootz.”? Rupdawn: A massage. ?A good rupdawn will take the ache away.”Tired of trying to conform to traditional speech patterns, Gary offers a warm and funny celebration of the unique Dutch culture in America.
The Complete Book of Discipleship: On Being and Making Followers of Christ
by Bill HullThe Complete Book of Discipleship is the definitive A-to-Z resource on discipleship for every Christian. It pulls together into one convenient, comprehensive volume relevant topics such as spiritual growth, transformation, spiritual disciplines, and discipleship in the local church and beyond. Best of all, it's produced by The Navigators, the internationally respected organization with more than seventy years of practical discipleship ministry experience. Well organized, fully indexed, and readily accessible, The Complete Book of Discipleship will help you gain a wealth of insight from experts in the field, whether by reading it cover to cover or by finding immediate answers to specific questions.
The Complete Black Book of Russian Jewry
by Vasily GrossmanThe Complete Black Book of Russian Jewryis a collection of eyewitness testimonies, letters, diaries, affidavits, and other documents on the activities of the Nazis against Jews in the camps, ghettoes, and towns of Eastern Europe. Arguably, the only apt comparism is to The Gulag Archipelago of Alexander Solzhenitsyn. This definitive edition of The Black Book, including for the first time materials omitted from previous editions, is a major addition to the literature on the Holocaust. It will be of particular interest to students, teachers, and scholars of the Holocaust and those interested in the history of Europe.By the end of 1942, 1.4 million Jews had been killed by the Einsatzgruppen that followed the German army eastward; by the end of the war, nearly two million had been murdered in Russia and Eastern Europe. Of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust, about one-third fell in the territories of the USSR. The single most important text documenting that slaughter is The Black Book, compiled by two renowned Russian authors Ilya Ehrenburg and Vasily Grossman. Until now, The Black Book was only available in English in truncated editions. Because of its profound significance, this new and definitive English translation of The Complete Black Book of Russian Jewry is a major literary and intellectual event.From the time of the outbreak of the war, Ehrenburg and Grossman collected the eyewitness testimonies that went into The Black Book. As early as 1943 they were planning its publication; the first edition appeared in 1944. During the years immediately after the war, Grossman assisted Ehrenburg in compiling additional materials for a second edition, which appeared in 1946 (in English as well as Russian).Since the fall of the Soviet regime, Irina Ehrenburg, the daughter of Ilya Ehrenburg, has recovered the lost portions of the manuscript sent to Yad Vashem. The texts recove
The Complete Bible Discussion Guide: New Testament
by Mack ThomasIf you want to keep your group Bible study in focus...If you wish to add depth to your personal study of scripture...If you want to spark interest in the class you teach...If you are a pastor or lay leader seeking deeper insights or if you simply desire a greater understanding of God's word...this valuable digital resource is for you!
The Complete Bible Discussion Guide: Old Testament
by Mack ThomasIf you want to keep your group Bible study in focus...If you wish to add depth to your personal study of scripture...If you want to spark interest in the class you teach...If you are a pastor or lay leader seeking deeper insights or if you simply desire a greater understanding of God's word...this valuable digital resource is for you!
The Complete Bible Answer Book: Collector's Edition: Revised And Expanded (Answer Book Ser.)
by Hank HanegraaffThis beautiful leather-bound Collector's Edition will allow you to dig deeper and the find the answers you've been looking for!Hank Hanegraaff has heard it all. He knows what questions plague believers and nonbelievers. And he's done something about it—he's spelled out the answers. The Complete Bible Answer Book is a simple guide covering over 170 of the top questions that the Bible Answer Man has dealt with in his ministry. Topics include parents and kids, religions, difficulty, faith, fear, sin, salvation, and many more issues vital to understanding the path to better understanding God. Each question is approached in Hanegraaff's scholarly, easy-to-understand style, and he even suggests additional sources for readers who want to explore the topics further.
Completamente tu: Descubre Cómo Encontrar la Plenitud
by Don BabinMuchos hemos oído de la promesa de Dios, de lo que el Señor nos ofrece a nosotros, sus creyentes: la vida. La vida en abundancia. Puedes ser consciente de ello y aún así tener dificultades tratando de alcanzar esa vida y la plenitud en el amor y la gracia de Dios. Puede que tengas miedos, preocupaciones y culpas que no dejan que hagas lo que Dios quiere. Sea lo que sea, este libro te ayudará a encontrar el camino hacia una relación plena con Dios creador. Esta es tu oportunidad para ser completamente tú, no te la pierdas.
Complementos perfectos: Cómo diferencias divinamente diseñadas pueden fortalecer su matrimonio
by Walt LarimoreElla lee a las personas, él los manuales. Él no pregunta direcciones, ella no aprecia su consejo. Ella es muy misteriosa, él muy práctico. Él no parece escuchar, ella parece muy emocional. La lista sigue y sigue. En un mundo donde a hombres y mujeres se les dice constantemente que no son diferentes, Mente de él, Mente de ella muestra lo que las parejas de forma instintiva saben: que los hombres y las mujeres son diferentes, y estas diferencias diseñadas divinamente, cuando se entiende, hacen a un matrimonio más fuerte y feliz. Combinando lo más reciente en la investigación del cerebro junto con sus experiencias durante más de tres décadas de matrimonio y asesoramiento, el Dr. Walt y Barb Larimore explican cómo el diseño único de cada sexo, en particular el cerebro y hormonas singulares de cada uno, resultan en hábitos, tendencias y matices de pensamiento y acción diferentes.
A Complaint Free World: How To Stop Complaining And Start Enjoying The Life You Always Wanted
by Will Bowen"A Complaint Free World is an engaging, enjoyable, easy-to-read reminder that the only permanent, constructive changes you can make in the world are the changes that you make in yourself."-Gary Zukav, author of The Seat of the Soul and Soul to Soul A SIMPLE PLAN... A LIFE-CHANGING RESULT... A HAPPIER LIFE ·What exactly is a complaint? (Chapter 1) ·Why is complaining destructive? (Chapters 2-3) ·How can I get others around me to stop complaining? (Chapter 3) ·How can we affect social change if we don't complain? (Chapter 5) ·Why is it so hard to stop complaining? (Chapters 4-6) ·What happens once I no longer complain? (Chapter 8) You may have pondered these questions yourself. Since the Complaint Free program began, Will Bowen has received hundreds of calls, letters and emails asking these and other important questions. In A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted, he provides practical answers and includes inspiring and touching stories from people just like you who have transformed their lives by becoming Complaint Free. Over 6 million people in more than 80 countries have taken the Complaint Free challenge and their lives are a testament to the positive effects of this simple idea. Find out how forming the simple habit of not complaining can transform your health, relationships, career and life. In your hands, you hold the secret to transforming your life. Big words? Yes, but this is a plan that has already proven itself with millions of people around the world. Pastor Will Bowen developed the life-changing A Complaint Free World plan based on the simple idea that good things will happen for you in abundance if you can just leave your grumbling behind. In a Sunday-morning sermon, Will told his congregation he wanted to make the world a complaint-free zone and, to prove he was serious, he passed out purple bracelets to each church member and offered them a challenge. "If you catch yourself complaining, take the bracelet and move it to the other wrist." Now, less than a year later, more than six million people have taken up the challenge, trying to go twenty-one consecutive days without complaining, criticizing, or gossiping, and in so doing, forming a new, positive habit. By changing your words, you can change your thoughts and then begin to create your life by design. People have shared stories with Will of chronic pain relieved, relationships healed, careers improved, and becoming an overall happier person. Less pain, improved health, satisfying relationships, a better job, being more serene and joyous--sound good? It's not only possible, it's probable. Consciously striving to reformat your mental hard drive is not easy, but you can start now by using the steps Bowen presents here. In this book, you can learn what constitutes a complaint, why we complain, what benefits we think we receive from complaining, how complaining is destructive to our lives, and how we can get others around us to stop complaining. You will learn the steps to eradicating this poisonous form of expression from your life. If you stay with it, you will find that not only will you not complain, but others around you will cease to do so as well. In a short period of time, you can have the life you've always dreamed of having.From the Hardcover edition.
Complaint Free Relationships: How to Positively Transform Your Personal, Work, and Love Relationships
by Will BowenA revolutionary approach to improving every relationship in your life, Complaint Free Relationships picks up where the internationally successful A Complaint Free World left off, with all-new methods to help you overcome toxic habits and build strong, successful connections with others. The original Complaint-Free movement has exploded into an international phenomenon, with 5.5 million people in more than 80 countries taking the pledge to create a complaint-free life, as well as national media attention. As this movement expands, it is clear that the real focus of achieving true complaint-free living lies in our relationships. People complain to bond with others. It's easy to feel connected by common annoyances. But most complaining is about people, and this leads to negative and unhealthy foundations for our relationships with others--from family, lovers and friends to our more casual connections with people in our daily lives. Complaint-Free Relationships provides insight and helpful tools to see, understand, and engage in our relationships through the lens of complaint-free living. It incorporates new studies about complaining, inspiring and illuminating stories from Will Bowen's experience both as a minister and founder of the Complaint Free movement, and practical exercises at the end of each chapter. By providing the tools you need to escape the trap complaining creates--feeling unfulfilled and inadequate--Complaint-Free Relationships offers new clarity and encourages you to create happy, stimulating and mutually satisfying relationships.
Competing Fundamentalisms: Violent Extremism In Christianity, Islam, And Hinduism
by Sathianathan ClarkeWhy do certain groups and individuals seek to do harm in the name of God? While studies often claim to hold the key to this frightening phenomenon, they seldom account for the crucial role that religious conviction plays, not just in radical Islam, but also in the fundamentalist branches of the world's two other largest religions: Christianity and Hinduism. As the first book to examine violent extremism in all three religions together, Competing Fundamentalisms draws on studies in sociology, psychology, culture, and economics—while focusing on the central role of religious ideas—to paint a richer portrait of this potent force in modern life. Clarke argues that the forces of globalization fuel the aggression of these movements to produce the competing feature of religious fundamentalisms, which have more in common with their counterparts across religious lines than they do with the members of their own religions. He proposes ways to deescalate religious violence in the service of peacemaking. Readers will gain important insights into how violent religious fundamentalism works in the world's three largest religions and learn new strategies for promoting peace in the context of contemporary interreligious conflict.
Competent to Counsel: Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling
by Jay E. AdamsA Classic in the Field of Christian Counseling Competent to Counsel has helped thousands of pastors, students, laypersons, and Christian counselors develop both a general approach to Christian counseling and a specific response to particular problems. Using biblically directed discussion, nouthetic counseling works by means of the Holy Spirit to bring about change in the personality and behavior of the counselee. As Dr. Jay Adams points out in his introduction, "I have been engrossed in the project of developing biblical counseling and have uncovered what I consider to be a number of important scriptural principles. . . . There have been dramatic results. . . . Not only have people’s immediate problems been resolved, but there have also been solutions to all sorts of long-term problems as well." Since its first publication in 1970, this book has gone through over thirty printings. It establishes the basis for and an introduction to a counseling approach that is being used in pastors’ studies, in counseling centers, and across dining room tables throughout the country and around the world
The Competent Pastor: Skills and Self-Knowledge for Serving Well
by Ronald D. SiskCompetence in ministry is a moving target. A ministry technique that works in one parish may not work in another. What works today may not work five years from now. But a competent pastor will be able to adapt to changing locations and changing times. A competent pastor will be happy in her job--or able to figure out why she's not happy and how to move forward. A competent pastor won't get stuck--or when he does get stuck, he'll know what steps to take to get unstuck.
Competent Christian Counseling, Volume One: Foundations And Practice Of Compassionate Soul Care
by Timothy Clinton George W. Ohlschlager George OhlschlagerThe authoritative new reference guide that equips counselors, pastors and church leaders, and caregivers for an effective ministry of soul care. Under the guidance of the highly respected American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), more than 40 leading Christian professionals have come together to provide this comprehensive, authoritative, and up-to-date reference guide for professional and lay counselors, pastors, and leaders in training. Competent Christian Counseling offers you: * the best contributions on spiritual formation and pastoral care from Scripture as well as from giants of church history * the latest research, theory, and successful practice methods in Christian counseling * a practical, 21st century model of Christian counseling that is not only "counselor friendly," but also facilitates effective, biblical client change--all geared to help people mature in the ways and wisdom of Jesus Christ. Competent Christian Counseling, edited by Timothy Clinton and George Ohlschlager, is destined to be regarded for years to come as the authoritative, trustworthy resource for Christian counseling.
Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church
by Pontifical Council for Justice Peace"The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church," a unique, unprecedented document in the history of the Church, serves as a tool to inspire and guide the faithful who are faced with moral and pastoral challenges daily. It is divided into five sections, an introduction, three parts, and a conclusion entitled For a Civilization of Love. "The Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church" is a must-have resource for leaders of social ministry at the diocesan and parish level as well as those in religious education, school, and youth and young adult ministry.
A Compendium of the Mahayana: Asanga's Mahayanasamgraha and Its Indian and Tibetan Commentaries (Tsadra)
by AsangaThe first complete English translation of Asanga's Mahayanasamgraha, the most important and comprehensive Indian Yogacara text, and all its available Indian commentaries.The Mahāyānasaṃgraha, published here with its Indian and Tibetan commentaries in three volumes, presents virtually everything anybody might want to know about the Yogācāra School of mahāyāna Buddhism. It discusses in detail the nature and operation of the eight kinds of consciousness, the often-misunderstood notion of “mind only” (cittamātra), dependent origination, the cultivation of the path and its fruition in terms of the four wisdoms, and the three bodies (kāyas) of a buddha.Volume 1 presents the translation of the Mahāyānasaṃgraha along with a commentary by Vasubandhu. The introduction gives an overview of the text and its Indian and Tibetan commentaries, and explains in detail two crucial elements of the Yogācāra view: the ālaya-consciousness and the afflicted mind (kliṣṭamanas).Volume 2 presents translations of the commentary by Asvabhāva and an anonymous Indian commentary on the first chapter of the text. These translations are supplemented in the endnotes by excerpts from Tibetan commentaries and related passages in other Indian and Chinese Yogācāra works.Volume 3 includes appendices with excerpts from other Indian and Chinese Yogācāra texts and supplementary materials on major Yogācāra topics in the Mahāyānasaṃgraha.
Compendium of Magical Things: Communicating with the Divine to Create the Life of Your Dreams
by Radleigh ValentineA friendly guide to a wide array of divination tools, both ancient and modern, from internationally known spiritual teacher and author Radleigh Valentine.With a little help from the angels and a dash of fairy dust, Radleigh Valentine invites you to find your perfect "language" for communicating with the Universe to manifest your most cherished dreams! This simple how-to guide explores different divination tools, also known as oracles, which are simply methods of getting clarity and assistance from Source. You'll learn the basics of working with the magic of angels, fairies, tarot and oracle cards, Lenormand, runes, pendulums, the I Ching, astrology, numerology, meditation, and mantras--all delivered with Radleigh's gentle sense of humor and deft way of making complicated topics easy to understand.With each turn of a card, swing of a pendulum, or chanted mantra, your eyes will be opened to the brightness and the vastness of the Universe. Release your fears and see again through the universal language of laughter that . . . life really is magic!
The Compendium of Erotica: Dictionary of Erotic Literature, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, and Love Potions Through the Ages
by Harry E. WedeckExplore what sent hearts a flutter through the centuries in this compilation of erotic cultural and literary history.Dictionary of Erotic LiteratureRepresenting cultures around the world and spanning from ancient times to the twentieth century, this A-to-Z guide explores one of the most universal and enduring themes in literature. Entries range from Ovid&’s Ars amatoria, second-century Gnosticism, and ninth-century Arabian poets, all the way up to the explicit novels published in Paris in the 1960s.As author Harry E. Wedeck explains in his introduction, a culture&’s artistic and literary depictions of eroticism reveal a great deal about their way of life. In Dictionary of Erotic Literature, Wedeck draws on this endlessly vast topic to present an illustrative sampling of authors, written works, and terminology that will be of value to any student of literature or cultural history.Dictionary of AphrodisiacsFrom absinthe, almond soup, and Albertus Magnus to yarrow, yohimbine, and Émile Zola,this authoritative reference volume covers knowledge of aphrodisiacs spanning centuries and drawn from literature, spirituality, and ancient science. Entries include edible substances believed to enhance sexual performance, gemstones thought to possess amorous charms, gods and goddesses of love from various myths, and historic figures who contributed to studies and thought on aphrodisiacs.This dictionary reveals many intriguing ways for partners to enrich their relationships, including recipes to stimulate the gourmet lover using the many ingredients described in the book.Love Potions Through the AgesThis survey explores the evolution of love potion practices in societies over the centuries and across the world. Separate chapters focus on ancient Greece, Rome, India, and the Orient, as well as the Middle Ages and modern times. Wedeck relays the spiritual aspects of these concoctions as well as historical anecdotes about them. Recipes are also included, though Wedeck cautions that they are exclusively for academic purposes and not intended for personal use.
Compendio Portavoz de teología
by Paul EnnsEl doctor Enns presenta al lector un análisis exhaustivo de las cinco dimensiones de la teología: bíblica, sistemática, histórica, dogmática y contemporánea. Los lectores encontrarán información provechosa en los capítulos de feminismo evangélico, teología carismática y la iglesia emergente; además del nuevo material sobre la apertura de Dios, las interpretaciones del arrebatamiento y la teología de la salud y la riqueza. Introduces the reader to the five dimensions that provide a comprehensive view of theology: Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Dogmatic Theology, and Contemporary Theology.
Compendio manual bíblico de la Biblia RVR 60
by Henry H. HalleyEste manual bíblico conocido mundialmente está revisado y actualizado para proporcionar más claridad, visión y utilidad. ¡Con el texto de la RVR60! ¿Necesita ayuda para entender la Biblia? El Compendio Manual de la Biblia, con la RVR60, le trasmite el mensaje y le hace más accesible el conocimiento bíblico. Podrá comprender y afianzarse mucho más en la Palabra de Dios con este manual bíblico. Apreciará mejor las culturas, religiones y la geografía en que se desarrollaron las historias de la Biblia. Verá cómo pudieron entrelazarse sus diferentes temas de manera notable. Asimismo, podrá ver el corazón de Dios y la persona de Jesucristo revelados desde Génesis hasta Apocalipsis. El Compendio Manual de la Biblia RV60 mantiene el estilo muy personal de su autor, el Dr. Halley, y ofrece mapas, fotografías, diseño contemporáneo y lectura práctica.
Compelling God: Theories of Prayer in Anglo-Saxon England (Toronto Anglo-Saxon Series)
by Stephanie ClarkWhile prayer is generally understood as "communion with God" modern forms of spirituality prefer "communion" that is non-petitionary and wordless. This preference has unduly influenced modern scholarship on historic methods of prayer particularly concerning Anglo-Saxon spirituality. In Compelling God, Stephanie Clark examines the relationship between prayer, gift giving, the self, and community in Anglo-Saxon England. Clark’s analysis of the works of Bede, Ælfric, and Alfred utilizes anthropologic and economic theories of exchange in order to reveal the ritualized, gift-giving relationship with God that Anglo-Saxon prayer espoused. Anglo-Saxon prayer therefore should be considered not merely within the usual context of contemplation, rumination, and meditation but also within the context of gift exchange, offering, and sacrifice. Compelling God allows us to see how practices of prayer were at the centre of social connections through which Anglo-Saxons conceptualized a sense of their own personal and communal identity.
Compelled By Love: How to Change the World Through the Simple Power of Love in Action
by Heidi BakerCompelled by Love, the true story of the ministry of Heidi and Rolland Baker in the war-torn, poverty and disease-stricken country of Mozambique, chronicles twenty-seven years of ministry among the poorest people on earth. The book is based upon the beatitudes as seen through the eyes of third-world pastors and missionaries. The Bakers have experienced God’s miraculous provision of food to thousands, brought physical healing and spiritual wholeness to His poorest children, and witnessed the transformed hearts of people caught in desperate life or death situations. Their stories prove the reality of God’s kingdom on earth, and demonstrate how to transform this world through the power of love.
Compelled: The Irresistible Call to Share Your Faith
by Dudley RutherfordDeep in the heart of every believer, there is a faint whisper. A call. A prompting. We go about our business and we hear it. We see and interact with lost people each day, and the whisper echoes again: “Share your faith. Tell them about Jesus.” But fear, busyness, and lack of tools or motivation silence the whisper. Another day, another year, another life passes and we haven’t told anyone about the best thing that ever happened to us—the life-changing message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Modern-day messages of kindness and acceptance deceive us into thinking we never have to open our mouths and actually share the truth with others in love. And yet the whisper is trying to tell you that you have the key to eternity in your possession. Can you hear it? In Compelled, Dudley Rutherford shares his earnest desire for each and every believer to be equipped and bold with the good news of salvation. He encourages you with inspiring stories of men and women, young and old, who have accepted the irresistible call to share Jesus with everyone they meet. And he provides practical methods to overcome your fears and effectively articulate the message of salvation. Allow these pages to strengthen the gentle nudging in your spirit until it’s too loud to ignore—until you are compelled to tell others about the hope you’ve found.
The Compatibility of Evolution and Design (Palgrave Frontiers in Philosophy of Religion)
by E. V. KojonenThis book challenges the widespread assumption of the incompatibility of evolution and the biological design argument. Kojonen analyzes the traditional arguments for incompatibility, and argues for salvaging the idea of design in a way that is fully compatible with evolutionary biology. Relating current views to their intellectual history, Kojonen steers a course that avoids common pitfalls such as the problems of the God of the gaps, the problem of natural evil, and the traditional Humean and Darwinian critiques. The resulting deconstruction of the opposition between evolution and design has the potential to transform this important debate.
Compassionate Ministry: Theological Foundations
by Bryan StoneA book that questions and helps you understand the truth behind your fundamental beliefs, taking you through the steps of your own theology. In short, this book is for every christian who wants to understand her beliefs and what it takes to put every knowledge they gain into practice in the world today