Download or read book Fresh Thoughts and Peaceful Reflections written by Lisa Collett and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wished you were never born? Have you ever thought that life couldn't possibly get any worse, and then it did? What about that promotion that you didn't receive or that goal you didn't achieve? If you've ever struggled with issues of depression, heartache, or disappointment, then find peace and refreshment in this inspiring collection of devotions. God desires to have a real relationship with his children, and he wants everyone to see themselves as he does. Remember that you are a child of God, and with his help you can overcome despair. In this book, Lisa challenges readers to dig deep into their souls and allow God to be God. After all, it's all about apples and wings anyway. Everyone needs to take time in their lives for Fresh Thoughts and Peaceful Reflections!

Download or read book Pastoral Prayers to Share Year B written by David Sparks and published by Wood Lake Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2011 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just what is pastoral prayer all about? When we pray for others and ourselves, what are we attempting to do? As David Sparks explains, as pastoral pray-ers we are about bringing ourselves into right relationship with God, both as individuals and as a faith community. As pastoral pray-ers, we are about expressing our compassion for suffering humanity, and fulfilling God's intention of establishing God's realm on earth. Pastoral pray-ers are also about being involved in the answers to our prayers. There's no trying to persuade God to do what we ourselves could do with some energy and effort here! Sparks writes his prayers to awaken in us an awareness of where to put our energy and use our faith to bring about God's kingdom on earth. The paryers cover local and worldwide events, individual and congregational concerns. They are lectionary-based and responsive and can be easily adapted to particular circumstances and used in a variety of settings.

Download or read book Coffee Thoughts written by David Dalton and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoughts shape our reactions, tailor our responses, and contribute wholeness to our psychological well-being, while shaping our spiritual attributes and structuring our relational interactions. In Coffee Thoughts, author Dr. David Dalton offers reflections to help shape and analyze our thoughts. Throughout this guide to managing your own thought processes, Dalton explores some of the doubts, fears, and perplexities he has experienced in various life situations and illustrates how he found comfort and guidance in his spirituality and in simple pleasures. He presents forty reflections followed by personal coaching questions, covering a host of life experiences: Reflecting deeply Embracing the situation Learning to trust Rediscovering ones gifts Admitting weakness Expressing the beauty of today Exhibiting faith among lifes challenges Intended for daily use and study, Coffee Thoughts offers a gentle and relaxed way of approaching what is often one of our most feared challenges, the remaking of ourselves.

Download or read book Reflections from the Journey of Life written by Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2002 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflections from the Journey of Life presents quotations from the Dalai Lama selected from personal conversations with editor Catherine Barry. The Fourteenth Dalai Lama is known throughout the world for his promotion of justice, truthfulness, and compassion for all cultures, races, and religions. Inside these pages you will read the Dalai Lama's thoughts about: •Happiness and Love •Negative Emotions •Responsibility and Interdependence •Death •Mind, Body, and Spirit •Ethics and Science •Religion •Buddhist Teachings and Practices The Dalai Lama is a symbol of peace and of the non-violent struggle against the repression of the Tibetan people. Buddhist tradition holds that the cumulated knowledge of all the Dalai Lamas is passed on to the next one. His wisdom comes not only from the knowledge bequeathed to him through lineage, but also from his life experiences and depth of empathy for humankind. The Dalai Lama shares his unparalled insight, tolerance, and understanding with a wide-ranging scope.

Download or read book Heaven s Peace Reflections written by Lana Lee Marler and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-08-30 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who doesn’t want Heaven’s Peace? These reflections will inspire you both in seeking and celebrating that Peace. Lana Marler has a remarkable capacity of finding and using images that will keep you reading. Rev. Maxie Dunnam, Minister at Large, Christ Church, Memphis, TN A lifetime of following Jesus has led to Lana’s sharing the fruit of her journey with personal stories, her deep songbook and reflections on Bible stories that’ll make your heart smile. Join Lana as she follows the Master with keen insight and a truckload of joy! Joe Birch, Memphis News Anchor These musings seem heartfelt and can easily speak to various people at various times. The approach reminds me of the Upper Room booklets: A short to the point thought for the day. I have no doubt people can find value in them. Dr. Jerry Harber, Memphis, TN In her latest book, Lana Lee Marler has produced interesting and inspiring weekly Christian meditations, music and art, designed to assist the reader in having a deeper understanding of scripture and the liturgical calendar. For the person seeking to increase his/her spiritual growth, I would highly recommend the use of this new book. Rev. Kenton Burnette, United Methodist Minister, Retired Lana Marler is a blessing to many simple, everyday people like me. She knows that God gave us all one job...Love people. Lana does that well. It has been my treat to read most of these words before they found their way into this book, so I know she will be a blessing to you. Read, think, listen. You will meet Jesus. Dr. Charles R. Halford, Memphis, TN This book is a must read for all who aspire to spiritual awakening, and an inspiration to those who seek to experience the Holy Spirit through music. Lee Saunders, Attorney

Download or read book IMAGINE written by VII Foundation and published by SparkPress. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When battlefield prowess and political manipulation are not enough to achieve peace through victory, we summon our best and brightest to negotiate an end; we celebrate peace settlements; and we give prizes, if not to victors, then to visionaries. We exalt peace as a human achievement, and justly so. But the reality of peace is flawed. The rewards of peace are elusive for the men and women who live in the post-conflict societies of our time. Why is it so difficult to make a good peace when it is so easy to imagine? That is the question behind Imagine: Reflections on Peace. In this stunning collection, photographic essays make grippingly palpable the stakes during war and peace. Samantha Power, former US Ambassador to the United Nations, Justice Richard Goldstone, and Jonathan Powell, chief negotiator for the Northern Ireland Good Friday agreement, are joined by world-renown writers in revealing the complexities of redemption and rebuilding in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Colombia, Lebanon, Northern Ireland, and Rwanda. We hear first person accounts of survival and the search for inner peace, bringing the big picture to a personal level. With added insights from scholars and practitioners, the book offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the unvarnished story of peace and a window into what it takes for societies and individuals to move forward after unspeakable brutality.

Download or read book Imagining Peace written by Dawn Joyce and published by Interactive Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sometimes playful but always passionate,Imagining Peace offers a glimpse into the private world of a quirky systems reformer.  The great-granddaughter of a social activist, Dawn Joyce invites us along as she challenges peace and justice issues at the personal, community and global level. We are introduced to a network of reformers who offer creative alternatives to a world in crisis.

Download or read book Peaceful Reflections written by Phyllis Morey and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Law of Reflection written by AG Venera and published by novum pro Verlag. This book was released on 2019-01-21 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By opening your heart to God, you will find the strength, courage and ability to cope with any given situation. AG Venera opens up about past and present personal situations and explains how she dealt with them and how you could deal with similar trauma and difficulties if you simply open up your heart and let God in. It is a self-help book dotted with personal accounts of her life through the years. We all face times of hardship, but how we deal with them is what makes or breaks us. AG Venera believes that God will make us stronger and we will find the answers if we believe. Anyone who is struggling in life, or anyone who is looking for a change in direction, this book is a must for them. You will change your perspective on life in general and find new coping mechanisms.

Download or read book The Rise of Science written by Peter Shaver and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did science rise up to so dramatically change our world, and where will it take us in the future? This book gives a unique and broad overview. A brief history reveals the major phases and turning points in the rise of science from the earliest civilizations to the present: How was science ‘discovered’? Why did it disappear a few times? When did it become ‘modern’? A critical assessment examines how science actually ‘happens’: the triumphs, the struggles, the mistakes and the luck. Science today is endlessly fascinating, and this book explores the current exponential growth, curiosity-driven vs. goal-oriented research, big and small science, the support of science, the relation of science to society, philosophy and religion, and the benefits and dangers of science. Finally a glimpse into the future: Will the current pace of science continue? Will we ever go backwards (again)? What remains to be discovered? Can science ever be complete? What can we imagine for the distant future? This book will be of wide interest to the general reader as well as to students and working scientists. This book provides a fresh, unique and insightful coverage of the processes of science, its impact on society and our understanding of the world, based on the author’s experience gained from a lifetime in science. Ron Ekers, FRS, CSIRO Fellow, CSIRO Astronomy & Space Science, former President of the International Astronomical Union Peter Shaver's comprehensive and lively survey deserves a wide readership. Scientific discoveries are part of our global culture and heritage, and they underpin our lives. It's fascinating to learn how they were made, and how they fit into the grand scheme. This book isn't just for scientists - it's written for all of us. Martin Rees, FRS, Astronomer Royal, former President of the Royal Society and former Master of Trinity College, Cambridge This book offers a wonderfully concise and accessible insight into science – its history, breadth and future prospects. Peter Shaver gives a feeling for what it actually means to be a practicing scientist. Stephen Simpson, FRS, Academic Director, Charles Perkins Centre, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney

Download or read book Peace In The Midst Of Hell written by Jawara D. King and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hardships and pain are inevitable and will be encountered in everyone's life. At some point in our life, we will experience hardships, pain, and suffering, for no one can escape them. Prepared people aren't as badly affected by the inevitability of hardships as those who aren't prepared. How you deal with hardships defines your future. Hardships and suffering define your character and make you better. Pain and hardship give one an opportunity to grow as a person. They are impermanent and won't last. Nothing in our universe escapes impermanence. Keep the truth "it won't last" in your mind. Strength comes from realizing that other people are going through what you're going through. Pain and suffering can't be avoided and sometimes come acutely. Fierce experiences are a part of life. Negative self-talk increases their effect, while positive self-talk keeps you calm. Use your words to turn negative thoughts into positive ones. Deal with stress through your self-talk. We all talk to ourselves, either out loud or in our heads. Your positive self-talk will reduce stress and help you deal with situations that cause you stress. Control your thoughts and words. Stress and anxiety can help us make the necessary changes in our lives and help us to act in our best interest. Everyone has feelings of nervousness, tension, and stress at times. Practice relaxation techniques to control your mind. Deep breathing helps the entire body let go and loosen up. Your mind and body must feel peaceful and strong in order to handle life's ups and downs. Keep your mind off of worry by focusing your thoughts on beautiful, happy, and positive things.

Download or read book Fresh Peace written by Jaiya John and published by . This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh Peace: Daily Blossoming of the Soul is a compilation of heart-stirring reflections and stories from Jaiya John's "Fresh Peace: Daily Inspirations," a free e-publication. Now Jaiya, who has shared his deeply resonant messages with hundreds of thousands worldwide, gathers together these healing words for those who cherish and yearn for a lasting inner Peace.Stroll through this garden of Sacredness and feel your soul awaken to its own true and flowering fragrance: the unmistakable perfume of Peace. Renew. Refresh. Rediscover the essence of your life.

Download or read book Reflections on Reality written by Jeffrey Hopkins and published by Motilal Banarsidass Publishe. This book was released on 2007 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second volume in Jeffrey Hopkins' valuable series on the Mind-Only School of Buddhism and a focal description of it in Dzong-Ka-ba's The Essence of Eloquence. Dzong-Ka-ba (1357-1419) is generally regarded as one of the greatest Tibetan philosophers, and his Mind-Only discourse on emptiness is considered a landmark in Buddhist philosophy. In Volume I, Emptiness in the Mind-Only School of Buddhism, Hopkins provided a translation of the introduction and the section on the Mind-Only School in The Essence of Eloquence. The present volume places this enigmatic and influential exposition in its historical and philosophical contexts. Reflections on Reality conveys the intellectual vibrancy of the different cultural interpretations of this text and expands the key philosophical issues it addresses. Hopkins, one of the leading scholarly voices in Tibetan studies, begins this volume with two introductory chapters contextualizing Tibetan scholarship in general. He then goes on to discuss in detail the religious significance of the central topic of the three natures in the Mind-Only School. He also considers various views on the status of reality, including the doctrine of other-emptiness promulgated by the fourteenth century Jo-nang savant Shay-rap-gyel-tsen. Presenting accurate and insightful translations of a large amount of material that has never been available in English before, he shows how these topics have been debated among scholars in Tibet over six centuries. Comparing these with presentations in Europe, Japan, and the United States today, he created a lively conversation between normally disparate voices.

Download or read book Paws for Reflection written by M.R. Wells and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The great writing team behind the popular Four Paws from Heaven (more than 125,000 copies sold) presents even more reasons to celebrate dogs and faith. This gathering of pup tales combines true stories about dogs with what we can learn from them about handling real-life situations. More than 50 humorous, poignant, and spiritually insightful stories are packed together under themed sections: Paws for Love: Curl Up with the Master Paws for Training: Sit, Stay, Grow Paws for Healing: Let God Smooth Out the Tangles Paws for Guidance: Follow Your Alpha This special gathering of short devotions reminds dog lovers everywhere about the wonderful treats of love, faithfulness, and companionship...and the rewards of following the Master.

Download or read book The Libertine and Infidel Led to Reflection by Calm Expostulation a Method Recommended in a Farewell Address Etc written by John DUNCAN (D.D. of Southwarmborough, Hants.) and published by . This book was released on 1799 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Turkey Shack written by Dave Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did a farmer come to create a spiritual sanctuary? This book is the story behind the creation of Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary on a ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota. An unlikely story that begins in a tin shed called the Turkey Shack. __________ Author's Preface: I'm a guy who wears Carhartt jeans, with pliers in the pocket. I also was the CEO of a $65 million agribusiness and the Executive Director of a $100 million-plus science research laboratory during its startup. Along the way I had spiritual experiences that mystified me. I didn't shave my head, don robes or join an ashram. My life continued, but it was changed. In 2010, I created Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary on my ranch in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Based on my history, you might think I'm an unlikely person to create a spiritual sanctuary, so let me tell you up front what I am not. I am not a guru. I am not a psychologist, philosopher, theologian or a person with a degree in any field that would seem relevant to spirituality. I do have bachelor's and master's degrees, but in agricultural economics. I remain the guy in Carhartts, a Nebraska farm kid, who happened to have some extraordinary experiences that allowed me to see a new world of love, compassion, tolerance and forgiveness. This book is the story of that journey--a story that begins in a tin shed called the Turkey Shack. Dave Snyder Founder Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary