Download or read book Making Sense of the Sacred written by James L. Rowell and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the overarching meaning of the world's religions? Textbooks relay what the religions believe and leave it at that. But the more puzzling questions--Which of them is true? How do all viewpoints fit together or challenge one another?--are left unaddressed. Like an unfinished puzzle, the myriad religions present themselves to us as countless pieces, but their relationship to each other and ultimate importance escape us. Can the religions of the world really agree on anything or fit into a common narrative or singular image? This work argues that despite the disagreements and contradictions among world religions, a universal message can be found by studying them with care. It offers a comprehensive examination of religions and their meaning, uniquely bound by the hope and affirmation that in some way they are universally connected. It affirms a universalism by wisdom, which contends that a moral and spiritual wisdom can be found in many of the world's religions. Understood and interpreted properly, religions can help all people lead good and meaningful lives.

Download or read book Little Shifts written by Suzanna Beth Stinnett and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little shifts are life-changing Rapid fundamental changes are transforming our world, and each woman's individual vision is part of that change. Try this on: Whenever you make a change in your life, no matter how tiny, you change the whole thing. You can tap into your imagination and creativity to create a better future for yourself and the planet, using such tiny steps that anyone can do them, even with a busy, demanding schedule. Your imagination is your premium resource. Use it to make little shifts of attitude, belief and action. Every little shift is a radical act! You'll be amazed at how they accumulate. Includes encouragement, inspiration and practical approaches that take hardly any time at all, such as Stopping, Breathing, Connecting, Asking, Using Intuition, Imaginative Play, also writing exercises, simple creative projects, and resources for those who want to make bigger changes. TOC Chapter One: Little shifts to make right away Chapter Two: Radical acts you can use anytime Chapter Three: Brighter possibilities ahead Chapter Four: Give yourself a clear space Chapter Five: Coming in for a smooth landing Chapter Six: Tending to yourself Chapter Seven: Imagine it here now Chapter Eight: Establish your rhythm Chapter Nine: Telling our stories Chapter Ten: The great adventure of life Chapter Eleven: Touching Eden

Download or read book Making Sense of Sex written by Michael F. Duffy and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Duffy offers a thoughtful guide to sexual decision-making for single 20-somethings, exploring 10 issues readers should consider when deciding whether and when to have sex.

Download or read book Princeton Pentimento written by Lorraine T. Gilman and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olivias life was perfect. She was a young, beautiful chemist. Her life in Princeton was a fairy tale until the night she was attacked in her garden. Recovery was slow and painful but Olivia never expected the darkness that would overtake her life from that moment forward.

Download or read book Why Marriage Counseling Fails written by David Hawkins and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 2022-05-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like life itself, marriage has moments of joy…and sorrow. As difficult as marriage can be, many who have said “I do” try to stick it out when problems arise because the alternative—being alone—is not very appealing. If the couple truly wants to save their marriage, they usually turn to counseling. Unfortunately, most marriage counseling ends with the couple dropping out and then, more often than not, ending their relationship. In some cases, the problem is not the couple but their choice of counselor. One who is poorly trained, disinterested, or obviously biased can destroy a marriage. Why Marriage Counseling Fails explores different scenarios that cause problems for couples as well as the different types of counselors who can help or harm a marriage. Dr. David B. Hawkins has more than forty-five years of experience as a marriage counselor and has helped thousands of couples save their marriages. “Sadly, when it comes to reaching out for help for marriage counseling, few have a sense of trust and confidence in their counselor,” he says. “Stories abound about how they came out of a counseling session worse than when they went in.” Dr. Hawkins defines the “five I’s” of a qualified marriage counselor as one who: Offers wise instruction Takes an active interest in the couple Offers insight into why problems recur Is willing to work intensively Works in-depth to help the couple find long-term solutions Why Marriage Counseling Fails offers insights into marital issues, the brokenness of the counseling system, how to find good help, and how to insist upon effective help when turning to a counselor.

Download or read book Rhythms of Grace written by Kerri Weems and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is not a sprint; it’s a marathon. These well-known words of wisdom remind us to pace ourselves in the journey of life so we reach the finish line with no regrets. Pacing yourself is not as easy as it sounds. Life tends to take on a pace of its own which when left unchecked, will drive us toward burnout and fatigue. We can easily become driven by care, worry, and ambition rather than led by the Holy Spirit. We may tend to think of burnout as a modern problem, but we can see that people in Jesus’ day felt their own kind of spiritual and emotional fatigue. Why else would Jesus have said these comforting words? Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly (Matt. 11:28-30; The Message). Even though he spoke these words more than two millennia ago, Jesus’ call to rest and peace seem tailor-made to fit this generation. Author Kerri Weems had let the pace and rhythm of her life get out of control. At first the consequences were only physical, but they quickly impacted her spiritual life. Since then, God has been teaching her to walk in time with him; he is teaching her to be led rather than driven. In this book, she opens up her life and shares this journey with the reader. God’s best for each of us is that we go the full distance of our race, and not just crawl exhausted across the finish line. God wants us to enjoy the race and cross the line with our heads held high, a smile on our faces, and our arms lifted in a double fist-punch! Getting to that moment is all about learning the rhythms of grace and pacing ourselves for the long run.

Download or read book Balance written by Ron Gallo and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-11-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balance is a collection of (3) volumes of gems that Author Ron Gallo has dug up to provide spiritual wisdom, knowledge and understanding of God’s word, to balance oneself. They will catch any readers eye and keep their attention for many reasons, one of which the book in three volumes is all written differently from other books,, with a different format and flavor that gets more tastier with each turn of the page. Volume: One: “The Awakening”, here the author provides a vast treasury of Gems from his collection of Gods truths on living the Christian life. . Each one of the volumes compliments the other. All three volumes are written in short sentence/paragraph form, to capture the reader’s attention, with humor, and straight points that will enhance the readers walk with God.

Download or read book A History of Psychology written by Robert B. Lawson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the view of psychology as a global enterprise, the development of which is moderated by the dynamic tension between the move toward globalization and concomitant local forces. It describes the broader intellectual and social context within which psychology has developed.

Download or read book Making Sense of the Jigsaw Puzzle written by Theuns and Tania Henning Theuns and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-10-22 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the real-life experiences from the perspective of two parents trying to deal with the sorrows and struggles associated with having a child with autism. This book was written primarily to glorify our Savior. It raises the awareness of what it takes to live day to day with autism while attempting to have a normal family life. The book will also help parents in a similar position to realize their greater purpose and the special reason why they were blessed with a child with special needs. Above all, this book also acknowledges those people for the endless input, encouragement, and hard work in order to give Reuben and Mia the skills they need to have a full life here on earth.

Download or read book Personal Storytelling Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary written by Sam Thiara and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-04-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's the last story you heard, what's the last story you wrote and what's the last story you lived? We all have stories within us; however, at times we are not aware that they exist or hold on to them because we fear that others might not be interested. If something is important to you, it is worth sharing. This book is about helping you build and tell your stories. Through personal experiences and practical exercises, you too will be able to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary. In a world where there is so much visual noise, the world values and remembers stories and appreciates a good storyteller. Whether you want to be more reflective or take pleasure in the personal experiences shared, there is something for everyone in this book.

Download or read book Star Avatar written by Miranda* Linda Weisz and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-02-09 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a profound recollection Miranda* remembers her earthly mission. Under the guidance of Spirit and extra-terrestrials Miranda* undergoes years of training, in multiple dimensions and the synchronistic realm. With spiritual initiations as well as trials and suffering, Miranda* evolves, rapidly integrating lessons learned in other lifetimes, and developing the paranormal abilities needed for the monumental role she is to play as she fulfills her destiny. On a trip to Peru in 2001 she finds an ancient engraved stone, and when she unravels its message, it unveils a Truth so astonishing that she guards it in secret. Revealing the written prophecy too soon may unleash the greatest religious and political revolution in the history of mankind. Tuning in to the collective consciousness, Miranda* has waited to come forward until humanity was not only ready for this momentous message, but eagerly awaiting it. With the Mayan Calendar ending in 2012, that time is now. After The Secret which quickly spread around the world, this book is The Revelation. Adventure, romance, magic and miracles all come together in an inspiring blend of spirituality, mythology and cosmic science. Incredulous as it may appear, this is a true story.

Download or read book A Jigsaw Guide to Making Sense of the World written by Alex McLellan and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you feel like you're sitting at the table of life staring at a confusion of puzzle pieces, Alex McLellan has a word of wisdom. In this book, he explores competing views of truth and the nature of doubt, urging us to proceed in piecing the world together in the faith that the truths of Christianity will resonate with life.

Download or read book Making Sense of Mind Game Films written by Simin Nina Littschwager and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-06-27 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mind-game films and other complex narratives have been a prominent phenomenon of the cinematic landscape during the period 1990-2010, when films like The Sixth Sense, Memento, Fight Club and Source Code became critical and commercial successes, often acquiring a cult status with audiences. With their multiple story lines, unreliable narrators, ambiguous twist endings, and paradoxical worlds, these films challenge traditional ways of narrative comprehension and in many cases require and reward multiple viewings. But how can me make sense of films that don't always make sense the way we are used to? While most scholarship has treated these complex films as narrative puzzles that audiences solve with their cognitive skills, Making Sense of Mind-Game Films offers a fresh perspective by suggesting that they appeal to the body and the senses in equal measures. Mind-game films tell stories about crises between body, mind and world, and about embodied forms of knowing and subjective ways of being-in-the-world. Through compelling in-depth case studies of popular mind-game films, the book explores how these complex narratives take their (embodied) spectators with them into such crises. The puzzling effect generated by these films stems from a conflict between what we think and what we experience, between what we know and what we feel to be true, and between what we see and what we sense.

Download or read book Unflappable written by Ragini Elizabeth Michaels and published by Conari Press. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want to be happy. But, sometimes life gets in the way. People lose jobs. Spouses are unfaithful. Kids are hostile. Friends die. Houses burn down. It is a jungle out there. Unflappable is a book that helps readers not only survive but embrace these ups and downs of life and learn to stay centered and peaceful regardless of the circumstances. Drawing on the wisdom of the mystics and her NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) training Michaels offers a six-step process for happiness and serenity regardless of how crazy life gets. The Six Steps include: Discover the lay of the land: Look at the inner contours of your life. Decide where you are and where you want to go.Examine the river running through your inner landscape—in all of its inconsistencies and incongruities.Ride the river’s rapids: go with the flow.Learn to identify personal challenges on your journey.Learn how to reduce heightened emotional distress.Enjoy the ride. Unflappable offers a unique route to a different brand of happiness—one that doesn’t depend on outside circumstances, and incorporates a model for conscious living that leads to serenity.

Download or read book Embracing Life written by Emeka Obi Anyiam and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-07-27 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embracing Life: Understanding Fate is an insightful book about accepting the challenges life brings and understanding that everything is part of God’s plan. By accepting things as they are, believing that it is all in God’s hands, and then taking control over negative emotions regarding difficult situations, you will become better equipped to process what you are going through and persevere. This book will enhance your knowledge about God’s priorities and why he created us in his image. It will help you understand the difference between fate and destiny from God’s perspective and demonstrate how aligning your interest with God’s interest will produce love, joy, peace, strength, courage and endurance. Join Emeka Obi Anyiam as he continues to explore the value of recognizing the whole of who you are—the good and the bad—and how to live the life you were meant to live with God’s guidance.

Download or read book PUZZLE written by Yashraj Srivastav and published by OrangeBooks Publication. This book was released on 2024-08-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "PUZZLE" is a poignant and inspiring novel that I wrote to explore the journey of Anvita, a single mother navigating the tumultuous challenges of life after a series of personal tragedies. The story delves into themes of resilience, love, and personal growth. The metaphor of a puzzle runs throughout, symbolizing the fragmented yet interconnected aspects of life. Through Anvita's journey, I aim to remind readers that even the most scattered pieces can come together to form a beautiful, complete picture, especially with the strength and grace of a single mother.

Download or read book Aweigh of Life written by E.D. Snow and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-06-26 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aweigh of Life is a memoir and travel tale of one woman’s unique adventures of sailing and living in the South Pacific during the 1970s. Interlaced with her adventurous tales, she explores the emotional scars from her dysfunctional upbringing as she morphed from seeking the adventure to seeking simplicity and then being called into motherhood. With an honest insight, she examines the choices she made during the seven years during which she experienced the beauty and generosity of the less-developed island peoples of Oceania, riding out gales and hurricanes, going bush in New Zealand, building a thatched hut and doing subsistence farming, and, eventually, returning to sailing, ending up delivering her first child on a remote island of grass-skirted, betel nut–chewing natives in Papua New Guinea.