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By Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano. 2007
With his books Landscapes of Wonder and Longing for Certainty, the American monk Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano led readers down literary trails,…
providing enlightening glimpses of the natural world. In Available Truth, he guides us further along the path. His unqualified embrace of the Buddha's worldview - in intelligent and deeply thoughtful prose - distinguishes his work from many other Western Buddhist books. Along with reflections on mindfulness, impermanence, and the end of suffering, Bhikkhu Nyanasobhano is not afraid to delve into the topics of rebirth, karma, nonvirtue, and the roles of reasoned faith, ritual, and monasticism, revealing their continuing relevance for today's seeker. His patient awareness of the workings of the mind and the natural world will enable readers to deepen both their practice and their lives. Available Truth will surely stand the test of time as both sound teaching and elegant writing.By Josh Bartok. 2006
Like its successful predecessor, Daily Wisdom, More Daily Wisdom draws on the richness of Buddhist writings to offer a spiritual…
cornucopia that will illuminate and inspire day after day, year after year. Sources span a spectrum from ancient sages to modern teachers, from monks to laypeople, from East to West, from poetry to prose. Each page, and each new day, reveals another gem of Daily Wisdom. Entries included are from some of Buddhism's best-known figures: the Dalai Lama, Sylvia Boorstein, Bhante Gunaratana (Mindfulness in Plain English), Lama Zopa Rinpoche (Transforming Problems into Happiness), Lama Yeshe (Introduction to Tantra), Ayya Khema (Being Nobody, Going Nowhere) and of course, the Buddha himself.By Evelyn Mcfarlane, James Saywell. 1995
In an elegant, two-color format, punctuated with intriguing drawings, If . . . poses hundreds of questions ranging from practical…
to maddening, moral to hilarious--which, if read alone, inspire self-exploration; if shared, spark fascinating discussions at gatherings, dinner parties, or meetings.From the Hardcover edition.Dare to Dream is a startling and inspiring new program by popular author and pastor Mike Slaughter that draws on…
the Bible and a lifetime of ministry to help us discern God's dream for us and learn to live it out, prayerfully and enthusiastically. Sessions include: Dare to Dream - Wake up to God's dream inside you. Discover Your Identity - You were created with a purpose. Your Burning Bush - Be aware of those illuminating God moments in your life. Lose Your Big Buts - Allow God's strength to be displayed in your weakness. What's in Your Hand - Identify and utilize the ordinary gifts God has given you. God's Dream - Discover a dream for your life far greater than your own The Youth Study Edition helps teens learn how to develop a life mission statement that helps them fully commit to a God-directed lifestyle.By J. Ellsworth Kalas. 2012
In this engaging book from popular author J. Ellsworth Kalas, a portrait of each apostle as a servant in ministry,…
a human being, and individual are drawn from Scripture as well as historical writings and tradition. A chapter is also devoted to Mathias, the successor to Judas Iscariot. Each chapter features a key passage of Scripture. At the end of the book is a 16-page study guide.By Elisabeth Klein Corcoran. 2013
To be a separated or divorced Christian is to be an anomaly, a scandal. No one knows what box to…
put you in or what to do with you, and this no man's land--pun intended--can be a very isolating and core-shaking place to dwell. Elisabeth Klein Corcoran knows from experience. After extensive counseling, mentoring, 12-step groups, many tears, and even more prayers, Elisabeth found her 16-year marriage ending in separation and divorce. A believer completely in love with Jesus, Elisabeth was alone, drowning in a sea of emotions, and questioning how to navigate her way through the end of her marriage. Elisabeth walks readers through the varied emotions of being newly single in this collection of vulnerable and hopeful essays, expounding on some of the most common struggles of divorce: anger, faith, guilt, loneliness, and more. What started as an article for Crosswalk.com, has turned into a calling to soothe broken hearts with stories, prayer, action steps, and Scripture readings, helping readers hold on to profound faith and reassurance in the one Love that will never die. Whether separated, newly divorced, and just considering divorce, women will find hope and comfort in these short, but dynamic readings.By Laura Lynn Brown. 2013
All those years of advice, of her words of wisdom, of loving, of scolding, of laughing... You are you because…
she is your mom. Celebrate every memory.You've known your mother all your life. Show her you were paying attention with this keepsake book inspiring you to reflect all you've observed back to her, one memory at a time.Thoughtful and playful questions serves as a springboard for recording your memories. Quotations about moms the world over add reflection and wit.By T. D. Jakes. 2008
En su œltimo libro, Reconstruye tu vida, el exitoso autor T.D. Jakes brinda consejos que ayudar n a los lectores…
a ajustarse a los muchos cambios que la vida trae. ƒste es un llamado a despertar y hacerte cargo de tu vida ÁAhora! Este libro no s--lo aborda las zonas donde la pasividad o incluso las decisiones torpes han ahogado la creatividad del lector, sino que tambiŽn instruye sobre la manera de controlar los cambios y sacarle el m ximo de provecho a la vida. ValiŽndose del conocimiento adquirido en m s de treinta a-os de ejercer la consejer'a y de trabajar tanto con personas ordinarias como con destacadas personalidades, Jakes abarca la creatividad econ--mica, relacional y espiritual y muestra c--mo el adaptarse a momentos de transici--n en la vida es el camino para una existencia llena de satisfacci--n en todas sus etapas. Reconstruye tu vida ofrece planes concretos para aquellos que aspiran a un futuro m s productivo. Jakes acepta la inevitabilidad del cambio, te ense-a c--mo esperarlo y asumirlo en lugar de temerle. Mezclando conocimientos religiosos y seculares, comparte una combinaci--n singular de f--rmulas pr cticas y pragm ticas pareja a la sabidur'a de la Escritura por la que Žl se destaca. Este libro es sin duda una restauraci--n para el alma. Te capacita para tener Žxito y te ofrece los instrumentos necesarios para alcanzar las ilimitadas posibilidades que resultan de hacer peque-os ajustes en tus ideas y planes. Jakes cree que no hay nada m s importante que la pr--xima decisi--n que vayas a tomar. Antes de hacer otra elecci--n, ÁŽsta es una lectura obligada!By Richard Thomas. 2003
More real-life inspirational stories more everyday wonders--more answered prayers--from the TV show that has inspired millions!Astounding rescues ... divine intervention…
... romantic providence. Miracles are all around us--we have only to open our minds...and our hearts. In this extraordinary second volume of real-life stories, Richard Thomas has carefully selected dozens of all-new tales from the successful PAX TV show It's a Miracle. The result is a completely new, utterly unforgettable collection--a true celebration of ordinary people transformed by extraordinary events.A mother is reunited with the daughter she gave up for adoption twenty-seven years earlier--all because of a miraculous encounter in a nursing home... A woman whose older sister is in grave need of a liver transplant meets a man on a plane whose nephew turns out to be a perfect match... A courageous cat saves the lives of her owners in an act of love that can be described only as remarkable.Share the healing, share the wonder of these amazing, joy-filled stories that will warm your heart and strengthen your spirit.From the Trade Paperback edition.This mini book with devotional reflections from the Bible study Namesake introduces you to biblical characters who met God and…
were never the same again. Through their stories, learn about God's transformative power and how He wants to be as intimately involved in your story, offering an identity that shines with the purpose for which you were created.By J. Otis Ledbetter, Jim Weidmann. 2013
At last, a chance and a a plan to ensure that the heritage that you pass on to your children…
is the meaningful, spiritually rich, loving legacy that you want it to be.By Kurt Bruner, Jim Weidmann. 2013
By Mark Driscoll. 1982
You planned for the first day of your marriage... Are you planning for the last? While a wonderful wedding day…
is important, it's the last day of marriage that really counts. Will the last day of your marriage come prematurely through divorce? Will it be filled with regrets as you sit at the funeral of your spouse? Or, by God's grace, will the last day be a day to rejoice in the life you lived together?Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, want you to finish well on the last day. Through their book Real Marriage and the eleven-week DVD-based study they share practical help and hope with people just like them--who entered marriage a complete mess--or who are planning to be married someday and want to avoid some sticky pitfalls in the future. A companion to the Real Marriage DVD-Based Study Kit, this guide is uniquely designed for small groups, couples, and those who are considering marriage. Each session in the Participant's Guide provides engaging group study questions and essential homework for husbands, wives, and singles alike. Together you, your spouse, and your small group will tackle the tough issues such as friendship with your spouse, pornography and sexual assault, submission and respect, and sexual intimacy in marriage. God desires for your marriage to be full of joy and happiness as it glorifies His Son. Jesus makes such marriage possible through His death and resurrection.The Real Marriage Participant's Guide includes:Eleven sessionsHomework specially designed for husbands, wives, and singlesGuides for conversations with your spouseIdeas for date nightsNotes for small group leadersIntended for use with the Real Marriage DVD-Based Study Kit (ISBN: 978-1-4185-5040-0) and the trade book Real MarriageBy Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, Michelle Bernard, Diana Finnegan. 2007
Unconventional wisdom, affirmation, and advice from one of Tibetan Buddhism's most influential living teachers. Lama Zopa Rinpoche is a master…
at explaining Buddhism's radical but effective methods for transforming suffering into happiness, which have been practiced and taught by Tibetans for a thousand years. It's a challenging way to think - how can it be that the things that cause us pain are actually blessings? In Dear Lama Zopa, Rinpoche applies that challenge to our everyday, real-life problems - from the littlest to the biggest. Every year he receives thousands of letters from people around the world asking for advice - on coping with everything from addiction, grief, and depression, to war, terrorism, and death. In his detailed and deeply caring responses to these letters, reproduced here, Rinpoche shows again and again that the best method for solving our problems is to radically change the way we perceive them; that by emphasizing their inner causes we can even change the resulting outer circumstances. Even people familiar with notions like karma and reincarnation, which imply that we are the creators of our own experiences, may find the advice difficult. Yet uncountable thousands of people of all backgrounds have put Rinpoche's loving guidance into practice - and have seen real and positive change in their lives. Now, with Dear Lama Zopa, you can see for yourself...By Gary Jansen. 2010
A fitness program for the soul that offers simple techniques to recharge your spirit and enhance your relationships with yourself,…
with others, and most importantly, with God. Jansen's engaging, personal style brings to life each of the practices he suggests as he shares his own growth through the disciplines.By David Zimmerman. 2008
Welcome to Me-Ville, where you're surrounded by a culture that celebrates and elevates the individual. The You Utopia where your…
home, place of work, and even your place of worshp, is customized to your discerning tastes. A super-exclusive club where Self and Pride party, and Sacrifice and Humility can't get past the velvet ropes. A place where it's all about you.But is life supposed to be this way? Author Daivd Zimmerman takes us on a hilarious and honest trip through Me-Ville, while sharing the escape routes that lead out. David traces our self-loving lineage and examines prideful people in Scripture who were changed through God's power. Throughout, you'll encounter the powerful, progressive redemption from self that only Christ can offer.By Pat Gelsinger. 2008
Lunch is reserved for meetings, technology makes us available anytime, anywhere-and somewhere along the way 9-to-5 morphed into 24/7, and…
technology makes us available anytime, anywhere. Our demanding schedules crowd out what matters most: family, friends, even our faith. Although it may feel like you're living under the Big Top, take heart. You don't have to be a circus professional to keep all the plates spinning.Pat Gelsinger understands this challenge. As a prominent executive in the Silicon Valley, Pat struggled to juggle* a thriving career with his family. Pat's pursuit of balance led him to dynamic truths that revolutionized his approach to life.The Juggling Act shares Pat's time-tested wisdom for keeping your life in perspective. This updated and expanded revision (formerly Balancing Your Family, Faith & Work) details the guidelines for balanced living, with insights on:* Prioritizing your work, family, and God* Developing a personal mission statement* Becoming an effective employee* Creating a support system* Sharing your faith in the workplace Take a meeting with The Juggling Act. And get your professional-and personal-life on the fast track to success.By Tullian Tchividjian, Nick Lannon. 2015
God's radical grace is unbelievable, unexplainable, and definitely undeserved. But it's the foundation of our faith. In this new 365-day…
devotional, Tullian Tchividjian reminds you every day that the gospel is good news. It's God's message that He loves us even when we don't deserve it. These short readings each contain a truth from God's Word that will set you on a solid foundation for the day--a foundation of God's grace, goodness, and unconditional love.By Harold Kushner. 1996
Cuando su hijo fue diagnosticado a los tres años de edad con una enfermedad degenerativa que acortaría su vida en…
la adolescencia, Harold Kushner se enfrentó a una de las preguntas más angustiantes en la vida: ¿Por qué, Dios? Años más tarde, el rabino Kushner escribió esta contemplación sencilla y elegante de las dudas y temores que surgen cuando una tragedia nos golpea la puerta. Kushner comparte su sabiduría como rabino, como padre, como lector y como ser humano. Con múltiples imitaciones que no han logrado superar este original, Cuando a la gente buena le pasan cosas malas es un clásico que nos ofrece pensamientos claros y consolación en períodos de dolor y tristeza.From the Trade Paperback edition.By Kimberly Powers. 2009
Since 2005, the wildly popular Twilight saga has sold more than 42 million copies--20 million in 2008 alone--with translations into…
37 different languages around the globe. Millions of teen girls are fanatical about these books. Vampire lit is hot. But why is that?Kimberly Powers knows that at the core of every young woman's heart is a longing to be truly, madly, deeply loved. And that's what's so compelling about the Bella / Edward story--the fantasy of a hero who is eternally attracted, fiercely protective, and passionately committed. Powers taps into this, using the vampire allusion to help girls explore what it is about the story that has captured their hearts. Weaving vampire lore with biblical truths and real-life stories, she helps girls move beyond the fantasy to discovery of the true Lover of their soul.