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Granularity: An Ontological Inquiry Into Justice and Holistic Education
by Şevket Benhür OralThis book presents an original exploration of philosophical questions pertaining to the ways we grasp the Absolute by bringing together the Buddhist notion of interpermeation of all phenomena into contemporary strains of thought in continental philosophy. This text introduces an ontological concept, granularity, deploying it to probe questions concerning the intersection of ontology, ethics, and education. A wide range of issues in metaphysics are covered—including being, nothingness, unity, plurality, truth, change, transformation, subjectivity, contradiction, coherence, potentiality—from the perspective of thinkers such as Hegel, Heidegger, Badiou, Meillassoux, Malabou, Žižek, and Harman. The text deploys granularity in arguing for an ethics of unconditional hospitality within education. This volume is intended for students and researchers working in the areas of philosophy of education, philosophy of religion, and continental philosophy.
The Granny Game (The Cul-de-Sac Kids #20)
by Beverly LewisAbby Hunter's two grandmothers show up to oversee her and her siblings for a weekend. Will the very opposite grannies be able to get along?
Grandpa’s Stories
by Joe Kretoski Jr.Grandpa’s Stories is a partial compilation of Joe Kretoski’s life experiences, as well as a few other stories which are included that are important to the author. Every story is true and has potential for spiritual application or character building. These stories should be compelling to youngsters and oldsters. Hopefully your vision of an all-powerful God will be renewed, and your faith increased. If you are discouraged with life and are feeling hopeless, Grandpa’s Stories has the potential to plant a nugget of hopefulness into your heart. God has not changed, and He desires that we all love Him fervently. May Grandpa’s Stories touch your heart as it has the author’s. Happy reading.
Grandpa's Stolen Treasure (Adventures of the Northwoods #7)
by Lois Walfrid JohnsonFull of anticipation, Kate and her family wait for her grandpa and grandma from Sweden to arrive on the train. When the Blueberry Special comes in, and the last passenger steps from the train, Grandpa and Grandma are nowhere in sight. After Papa Nordstrom leaves to search for them in St. Paul, a telegram arrives in the middle of the night. "We are in Duluth," Grandpa says. "But Mama is lost." Grandma lost? When Kate, Anders, and Erik rush to Duluth, they discover that Grandma is not simply lost--someone has stolen her away! Can the three friends be wise in God's leading and find and rescue Grandma?
Grandpa's Box: Retelling the Biblical Story of Redemption
by Starr Meade"It was a wooden box, simply made. 'I guess you could call it my war chest,' Grandpa said. As the children peered into the box, they saw many small figures--animals, people, and objects of all kinds. A number of them were carved from wood."
Grandparenting Teens: Leaving a Legacy of Hope
by Mark GregstonThree million kids have grandparents parenting them. Are you one of those grandparents? Are you in need of some help? Are you in a crisis with your teen that you're not sure anyone has an answer for?There are natural communication barriers between grandparents and their teenage grandkids: • new and old cultures collide and the relationship sometimes flies out the window • hurtful words stab at a grandparent trying to help • memories are missed and arguments explode in a family Both grandparents and grandkids face these triggers, but from opposite sides. And sometimes they result in teens getting into drugs, kids smoldering in unexpressed anger that deepens into depression, and kids even harming themselves. The teenagers want attention and relationships; grandparents want to help. Help is available from author and well-known family expert Mark Gregston who has worked in teenage and family ministries such as Young Life and his own program, Heartlight, for over forty years. For Gregston, it&’s all about relationships. Teens need to find out why they think no one understands them. And they need help to guide them through this contradictory world. Grandparenting Teens is a valuable resource that helps grandparents love their teens and relate to them in genuine, honest, life-changing ways. This book gives practical tips on how to start grandparenting teens in a way that fosters connection. Mark teaches skills such as getting everyone to listen—really listen. As a grandparent, you can help your teen learn to paint their honest, big-picture perspective, so no one&’s left out of their world. They will learn gratefulness instead of giving grief. They will recognize when their grandparent understands their troubles and becomes their role model for life when everyone else turns away. And both grandparents and teens will find their point of contact—their bond. Gregston&’s stories will entertain you. They will teach you. They will move you. Some will even change your life. This book is a must for every grandparent who wants to continue to have an influence on the life of their teen grandchildren. In this ever-important role, grandparents can offer something to their grandkids that they can receive from no one else.
Grandparenting: Loving Our Children's Children (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
by Phyllis J. Le Peau Andrew T. Le Peau®
Grandpa Says: A Heritage of Wisdom for the Next Generation
by Robert J. HallAn inspiring collection of family stories, scriptures, famous quotes, wise sayings, and humor designed to inspire, encourage, and support loved ones as they face life's challenges and opportunities in a troubled world.
Grandpa Grumpy's Family
by Katherine Pebley O'NealGregory’s Grandpa Grumpy is certainly cranky—he can find something wrong with anything and everything, even though there’s nothing really wrong at all! Take the zoo, for example. When Grandpa Grumpy takes Gregory and his friends on an outing, it’s too hot, it looks like rain, and they might even be late getting there. Not to mention the baboons are too smelly, the camels are too bumpy, and the ice cream is, well, too messy! But every one of Grandpa’s negatives results in a positive for a child—one can see the baboons better, another gets an extra ride on a camel, and a youngster with no money ends up with Grandpa’s ice cream cone. Even when he is too hot and tired to go on, Grandpa manages to find a place to rest … right next to a playground! Most children have encountered a grump at one time or another—maybe even in their own families. This chuckle of a book teaches kids to look beyond the gruff exterior, like Gregory does, to find the love inside.
Grandmothers of the Light: A Medicine Woman's Sourcebook
by Paula Gunn AllenAllen retells and interprets 21 stories from civilizations spanning North America, including Chippewa, Okonagon, Iroquois, and Lakota--stories that have, for centuries, guided female shamans toward an understanding of the sacred.
Grandmothers Counsel the World: Women Elders Offer Their Vision for Our Planet
by Carol SchaeferWe are thirteen indigenous grandmothers. . . . We are deeply concerned with the unprecedented destruction of our Mother Earth, the atrocities of war, the global scourge of poverty, the prevailing culture of materialism, the epidemics that threaten the health of the Earth's peoples, and with the destruction of indigenous ways of life.We, the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, believe that our ancestral ways of prayer, peacemaking, and healing are vitally needed today. . . . We believe that the teachings of our ancestors will light our way through an uncertain future.In some Native American societies, tribal leaders consulted a council of grandmothers before making any major decisions that would affect the whole community. What if we consulted our wise women elders about the problems facing our global community today? This book presents the insights and guidance of thirteen indigenous grandmothers from five continents, many of whom are living legends among their own peoples. The Grandmothers offer wisdom on such timely issues as nurturing our families; cultivating physical and mental health; and confronting violence, war, and poverty. Also included are the reflections of Western women elders, including Alice Walker, Gloria Steinem, Helena Norberg-Hodge, and Carol Moseley Brown.
The Grandmother's Bible
by Various AuthorsFor many women, being a grandmother is God’s finest gift—they have achieved great depth of experience and breadth of love, and they have grandchildren with whom to share these qualities. The Grandmother’s Bible is the first Bible published for this active, engaged, Bible-reading audience. Over 60 well-known Christian women—including Ruth Graham, Elisa Morgan, Elizabeth George, Thelma Wells, Karen Kingsbury, and Carol Cymbala—share their thoughts, stories, and encouragement in this Bible’s articles and daily devotionals. With a focus on daily prayer, this uniquely personal Bible offers guidance, inspiration, and practical tools as grandmothers share their love and God’s Word with their grandchildren. Features: • 365 devotions – readings draw grandmothers closer to their Lord and to their grandchildren • Grandchild in Focus – a simple plan to help grandmothers pray regularly for their grandchildren • Praying the Scriptures for Your Grandchild – Bible verses in a prayer format • Stories to Share – over 150 key Bible stories ideal for sharing specific life lessons • Talking Points – a practical guide for using Scripture to discuss over 40 relevant topics, such as salvation, knowing God’s will, friendship, etc. • Perspectives – original, thought-provoking articles addressing personal aspirations and the joys and challenges of being a grandmother • Special sleeve to hold grandchild’s photo • Custom presentation pages • Two-color design in an easy-to-read type • Book introductions, topical index, and more • Complete New International Version
Grandmother Ayahuasca: Plant Medicine and the Psychedelic Brain
by Christian Funder• Examines how ayahuasca affects the brain from a neuroscientific perspective and how its effects on consciousness relate to ancient esoteric texts • Shares interviews with people who have experienced ayahuasca&’s powerful &“spirit doctor&” effects and the author&’s own ayahuasca journey from suicidal depression to a soul at peace • Investigates how ayahuasca is interwoven with the ancient practices of Amazonian shamanism Brewed from a combination of two plants--the leaves of Psychotria viridis and the vine stalks of Banisteriopsis caapi--ayahuasca has been used for millennia by indigenous tribes throughout the Upper Amazon for healing and spiritual exploration. The shamans of the Peruvian Amazon call the plant spirit within the vine Abuela Ayahuasca, Grandmother Ayahuasca. Exploring the history, lore, traditional use, psychoactive effects, and current scientific studies, Christian Funder reveals how Grandmother Ayahuasca is a profound healer, wise teacher, and life-changing guide. Examining ayahuasca from a neuroscientific perspective, the author looks at recent research on the effects of DMT--one of the psychoactive compounds in ayahuasca--as well as fMRI studies of brain activity during altered states. He explores these fi ndings as they relate to the teachings on unified states of consciousness in ancient esoteric texts and to Aldous Huxley&’s theory of psychedelics inhibiting the &“reducing valve&” mechanism of the brain.Sharing interviews with people who have experienced ayahuasca&’s powerful &“spirit doctor&” effects, Funder also details his own revolutionary ayahuasca healing journey from suicidal depression to a soul at peace. He explores ayahuasca&’s relationship to indigenous Amazonian shamanism, including an inside look at the Shipibo tribe and the healing songs known as icaros. Offering a holistic picture of ayahuasca--from science to spirit--the author shows that this venerated hallucinogenic tea has immense therapeutic potential and just might be the long-lost shamanic connection to the sacred Gaian mind.
Grandmother and the Priests: Stories
by Taylor CaldwellNew York Times Bestseller: In Victorian Britain, an affluent woman hosts a group of Catholic priests in her home—and listens as they tell their stories. Rose, a young girl visiting her grandmother, sits among eleven priests from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. As each guest shares the most challenging moments of their vocations, tests of faith that have brought them face-to-face with the miseries, temptations, and evils that lurk beyond the peaceful confines of the rectory, their worldly, wealthy hostess and her granddaughter come to learn the struggles and outcomes of these confrontations with the human condition. &“The priests themselves represent a mixed lot—men of exalted backgrounds, culture, worldly experience, who have found their hardest task bringing themselves down to the humble people of their flocks; men who understand only the intellectual, realistic aspects of their faith—and must learn to accept the mystical as well; men who hide their saintliness under uncouth exteriors, who learn the hard way to love their fellow men, who encounter devils as well as saints, murderers, sinners. . . . Lively reading.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Grandma Snuggles
by Glenys NellistGrandma, this one&’s especially for you! Written by bestselling author Glenys Nellist, this adorable board book celebrates the loving relationship between a grandma and her little ones with sweet animal rhymes and charming illustrations.Hop, skip, and run with Grandma Rabbit and roll into a ball with Grandma Hedgehog. Most of all, celebrate Grandma, who&’s as sweet as pie!Grandma Snuggles:Is a durable board book that can easily be wiped clean and fits into small handsMakes a perfect gift for ages 0 to 4 for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, Grandparent&’s Day, or just to spoil a grandson or granddaughter in the way only a grandma canFeatures trademark charming rhymes by bestselling author Glenys Nellist and heartwarming illustrations by Gail YerrillGrandma Snuggles is an engaging board book that celebrates the love between a grandma and her little ones. Whether it&’s Grandma Mouse, who shares her cheese, or Grandma Duck, who splashes in the lake, this book shows special cuddles and love, relaying a message that all grandmas are special in their own ways.
Grandma Says: A Collection of Wisdom for the Next Generation (Grandma Says Ser.)
by Chrissy LynnGrandma Says is a Collection of Wisdom for the Next Generation. It is a follow-up book to our very popular Grandpa Says. Grandchildren of all ages will love this inspiring collection of stories, Scriptures, wise sayings and humor designed to encourage and support loved ones as they grow up and face life's challenges and opportunities in a troubled world. A good gift book for holidays and special events -- Christmas, graduation, Mothers day, the birth of a child, etc.
Grandma Says: The Wisdom, Wit, Advice, and Stories of “Grandma Aggie”
by Agnes Baker PilgrimAgnes Baker Pilgrim, known to most as Grandma Aggie, is in her nineties and is the oldest living member of the Takelma Tribe, one of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz.A descendant of both spiritual and political tribal leaders, Grandma Aggie travels tirelessly around the world to keep traditions alive, to help those in need, and to be a voice for the voiceless, helping everyone to remember to preserve our Earth for animals and each other in a spiritual environment.Considered an excellent speaker, she has mesmerized her audience wherever she appears, and now her wit, wisdom, memories, advice, stories and spirituality have been captured for all to hear.Honored as a “Living Cultural Legend” by the Oregon Council of the Arts, Grandma Aggie here speaks about her childhood memories, about her tribe and her life as a child growing up in an area that often didn’t allow Indians and dogs into many public places, as well as about such contemporary issues as bullying, teen suicide, drugs and alcohol, Pope Francis, President Obama, water conservation, climate change, and much more. This is an amazing recording of one of the oldest and most important voices of the First Nation and of the world. Her stories and advice will mesmerize and captivate you, as well as provide a blueprint for how all the inhabitants of the earth can live together in harmony, spirituality, and peace.
Grandma Kisses and Hugs
by Laura NeutzlingAn expansion of the popular board book Grandma Kisses that has sold over 300,000 copies, this picture book is ideal for grandmas who live nearby or far away, as well as for any child who loves the memories and the anticipation of time with Grandma.Grandmas and their grandchildren will love the rhyming stanzas and gentle illustrations of all the special activities grandmas and their little ones can do together, from baking cookies to reading Bible stories together to snuggling before bed.Grandma Kisses and Hugs is:Great for ages 4-8A beautiful picture book with colorful illustrations and meaningful references to faithPerfect as a gift from a grandma to a child or child to a grandmaA lovely way for a grandma to build bonds with grandchildren and to remind them of her loveGrandmas and their grandkids will giggle, snuggle, and enjoy how much they love each other as they journey through a fun day of activities all the way to bedtime prayers in Grandma Kisses and Hugs.
Grandma, I Need Your Prayers: Blessing Your Grandchildren through the Power of Prayer
by Ruthanne Garlock Quin M. SherrerPraying God’s Blessings on Your Grandchildren Whether they live a continent away or just down the street, your grandchildren need your prayers. By praying for them regularly, you can have an enormous influence on their spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Even children who are reared in a Christian home need someone to pray for them, and who can do it better than a grandma? Grandma, I Need Your Prayers is an easy-to-use guide for prayer that will encourage you with practical help and motivate you with wonderful stories of answered prayers. It will show you how to pray strategically and specifically for grandchildren of any age. Topics include praying for: Their homes Their friends Their safety Their schools Their character development Their relationship with God Prodigal grandchildren Unborn grandchildren . . . and more Each chapter contains Bible passages and prayers related to the topic of the chapter so that you can begin praying for the needs of those you love. This book will help you give your grandchildren one of the most precious gifts they will ever receive--the legacy of a praying grandmother.
GranDIOSo: La manera asombrosa en que un sano temor de Dios transforma tu vida
by John BevereEn GranDIOSo, John Bevere te invita a dar una nueva mirada a lo que significa trabajar en tu salvación con temor y estremecimiento. Esta virtud saludable, santa y en gran medida olvidada, es el camino poco común hacia una vida más plena y fructífera. Si miras a los hombres y mujeres en las Escrituras, los que vivieron y terminaron bien tienen una cosa en común: están marcados por el temor santo. El temor del Señor no es un tema del que se oiga hablar mucho en estos días. Pero si quieres construir una fe que se mantenga fuerte en tiempos difíciles, no puedes permitirte ignorar este libro.En este libro verás por qué el temor piadoso es el fundamento de:La sabiduría, el entendimiento y el conocimientoPrevisión, claridad y dirección divinaMadurez y conformidad con la imagen de JesucristoLa construcción de un legado eternoConfianza, intrepidez y seguridadLibertad del miedo al hombre, ya que todos los miedos menores son eclipsadosGranDIOSo fue diseñado para ser leído lenta e intencionalmente. Al final de cada uno de los 42 capítulos hay cinco herramientas que te ayudarán a profundizar su comprensión y a aplicar lo que el Espíritu de Dios te está enseñando. Experimenta la relación íntima con Dios que siempre has anhelado al desentrañar este mensaje contracultural.The Awe of GodIn The Awe of God, John Bevere invites you to take a fresh look at what it means to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. This healthy, holy, and largely forgotten virtue is the uncommon path to a more fulfilled and fruitful life. If you look at the men and women in Scripture, the ones who lived and finish well all have one thing in common: they are marked by holy fear. The fear of the Lord is not a topic you'll hear much about these days. But if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to ignore this book.In this book you will see why godly fear is the foundation of:Wisdom, understanding, and knowledgeForesight, clarity, and divine directionMaturity and conformity to the image of Jesus ChristBuilding an eternal legacyConfidence, fearlessness, and securityFreedom from the fear of man as all lesser fears are eclipsedThe Awe of God was designed to be read slowly and intentionally. At the end of each of the 42 chapters are five tools to help you deepen your understanding and apply what the Spirit of God is teaching you. Experience the intimate relationship with God that you have always longed for by unlocking this countercultural message.
Grandes necios de la Biblia
by Stephen M. Miller¿Te has sentido alguna vez como un verdadero tonto? ¡Pues, ánimo estimado amigo! Hay otros que han hecho cosas peores:Adán y Eva trajeron el pecado al mundo.Esaú vendió su primogenitura por un tazón de sopa.Jonás huyó de Dios y terminó en la panza de un gran pez.El primer libro de las 20 historias más sobresalientes de la Biblia, Grandes necios de la Biblia da un vistazo a 20 personas en la Biblia que tomaron decisiones necias y sufrieron las consecuencias. Escrito con una retórica aguda y concisa y sin un léxico cristiano o términos teológicos difíciles, Grandes necios de la Biblia apelará a una audiencia general por medio de su lectura divertida e informativa. Repleto de referencias históricas de los tiempos bíblicos y tratando de mantener la exactitud bíblica, Grandes necios de la Biblia se convertirá en un gran material de apoyo para los estudios bíblicos de líderes, miembros o de pastores en sus sermones.
The Grandees: America's Sephardic Elite
by Stephen BirminghamThe true story of the first Jewish immigrants to the New World, their private society and stunning success, and their lasting impact on contemporary America In 1654, twenty-three Jewish families arrived in New Amsterdam (now New York) aboard a French privateer. They were the Sephardim, members of a proud orthodox sect that had served as royal advisors and honored professionals under Moorish rule in Spain and Portugal but were then exiled from their homeland by intolerant monarchs. A small, closed, and intensely private community, the Sephardim soon established themselves as businessmen and financiers, earning great wealth. They became powerful forces in society, with some, like banker Haym Salomon, even providing financial support to George Washington's army during the American Revolution. Yet despite its major role in the birth and growth of America, this extraordinary group has remained virtually impenetrable and unknowable to outsiders. From author of "Our Crowd" Stephen Birmingham, The Grandees delves into the lives of the Sephardim and their historic accomplishments, illuminating the insulated world of these early Americans. Birmingham reveals how these families, with descendants including poet Emma Lazarus, Barnard College founder Annie Nathan Meyer, and Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo, influenced--and continue to influence--American society.
The Grand Weaver: How God Shapes Us Through the Events of Our Lives
by Ravi ZachariasWith inspiring stories and thought-provoking questions, Ravi Zacharias traces the multiple threads of our lives, describing how the unseen hand of God guides our joys, our tragedies, our daily humdrum to weave a pattern of divine providence and meaning.
Grand Theft Jesus: The Hijacking of Religion in America
by Robert S. McelvainePromising that he will not hesitate to call a spade a spade, McElvaine (history, Millsaps College, Mississippi) gathers into one lively volume accounts of the greed, corruption, scriptural distortion, political opportunism, and other sins committed by people in the US today not only pretending to be Christians but also claiming to speak for Jesus himself. The easy road to heaven, biblical inerrancy once Jesus is purged, unintelligent design, and blaming women are among his areas of investigation. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
The Grand Sweep Leader Guide: 365 Days From Genesis Through Revelation
by J. Ellsworth KalasStudy the whole Bible in a year with J. Ellsworth Kalas. The Grand Sweep is designed for personal use. The added component of a Leader Guide enables congregations and study groups to share the experience. It provides an overview of how to use the book as a study, along with specific content for weekly, monthly, or occasional group meetings. The Grand Sweep guides readers through the Bible in a year by having them read three - four chapters daily. The Psalms and Proverbs are scattered throughout the readings as devotional elements. Because the reading plan moves through the Bible in biblical sequence, readers grasp the grand sweep of the Scriptures--something missed in most Bible studies. Daily readings are manageable allowing someone just beginning a serious devotional life to have the positive experience of developing a new spiritual discipline. Individuals can start reading at any time of the year. When the year of reading ends, they will have a grasp of the biblical story from beginning to end and a stronger devotional life. Kalas also provides a faithful daily summary of readings, but with a devotional quality to encourage warmth of spirit as well as knowledge of mind. Includes a reflection from son, David Kalas, and selected quotations from Kalas's 35 books.