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Aatm Sakshatkar: આત્મસાક્ષાત્કાર
by Dada Bhagwanજીવ માત્ર શું ખોળે છે ? આનંદ ખોળે છે, પણ ઘડીવાર આનંદ મળતો નથી. લગ્નમાં જાય કે નાટકમાં જાય, પણ વળી પાછું દુઃખ આવે છે. જે સુખ પછી દુઃખ આવે એને સુખ કહેવાય જ કેમ ? એ તો મૂર્છાનો આનંદ કહેવાય. સુખ તો ‘પરમેનન્ટ’ હોય. આ તો ‘ટેમ્પરરી’ સુખ છે ને પાછું કલ્પિત છે, માનેલું છે. દરેક આત્મા શું ખોળે છે ? કાયમનું સુખ, શાશ્વત સુખ ખોળે છે. તે ‘આમાંથી આવશે. આ લઉં. આમ કરું, બંગલો બંધાવું તો સુખ આવશે, ગાડી લઉં તો સુખ આવશે.’ એમ કર્યા કરે છે પણ કશું આવતું નથી. ઊલટો વધારે ને વધારે જંજાળોમાં ગૂંચાય છે. સુખ પોતાની મહીં જ છે, આત્મામાં જ છે. એટલે આત્મા પ્રાપ્ત કરે તો (સનાતન) સુખ જ પ્રાપ્ત થાય.
La Abadía: Una historia de descubrimiento
by Rev James MartinUna madre divorciada, Anne apenas puede enfrentarse a la vida y lucha por encontrarle sentido a la muerte de su hijo menor. El exarquitecto con una carrera prometedora, Mark trabaja como albañil y se pregunta cómo su vida es desvió del camino. El abad del monasterio de los santos apóstoles Felipe y Santiago, el Padre Pablo a veces se pregunta si tomó la decisión correcta en excluirse del mundo. En este monasterio de Pennsylvania, este improbable trío descubrirá las respuestas que buscan —un milagro de esperanza y comprensión que da testimonio del poder de Dios para traer sanidad y plenitud a nuestra vida. Escrito con la compasión, sabiduría y calidez de sus anteriores best sellers —Jesús, Between Heaven and Mirth y Más en las obras que en las palabras— la primera novela del padre James Martin está llena de profunda sabiduría espiritual, humor irónico y gracia amorosa. A través de las luchas de sus personajes, las preguntas y crisis, vemos de primera mano cómo Dios usa nuestras preocupaciones, ira, dudas, oraciones, fallos y anhelos para ayudarnos a sentirnos completos y plenamente amados.
Abandon
by Pico IyerPico Iyer’s intoxicating new novel is at once a stylish intellectual mystery and a pulse-quickening love story—the love in question being at once sacred and profane. John Macmillan, a classically reticent Englishman who has moved to California to study the poems of the Sufi mystic Rumi, unexpectedly becomes involved in two equally absorbing quests. The first is for a mysterious Rumi manuscript that may have been smuggled out of Iran; the second for the elusive Camilla Jensen, who continually offers herself to him only to repeatedly slip from his grasp. Are these quests somehow related? And can Macmillan give himself over to them without losing his career and identity? Moving deftly from California academia to the mosques of Iran, filled with insights into the minds of Islam and the modern West,Abandonis a magic carpet-ride of a book.
Abandoned (Jennie McGrady Mystery #12)
by Patricia H. RushfordJennie McGrady barely has time to do her homework, much less read the school newspaper. But when an article announces that her classmate Annie Phillips was a trash-can baby, Jennie takes notice. Who would publish such horrible news? And in the wake of the recent murders of vocal pro-life advocates, Jennie wonders if there could be a connection. Annie Phillips didn't even know she was adopted, so learning she'd been abandoned in a trash bin sends her reeling. Unable to face her family and friends, and unsure of who she is anymore, Annie disappears. Everyone believes she's run away, but Jennie knows that Annie suspects she was being followed ... Debra Noble is the first television reporter on the scene when Annie disappears. Her motives seem to go beyond those of a journalist, though, and Jennie suspects Debra knows something of Annie's past. Does she know where Annie is? A tangled web surrounds a baby's birth ... Abandoned
Abandoned
by Patricia H. Rushford Rebecca GibelA long-hidden secret comes to light … Sixteen-year-old Jennie McGrady is a mischievous, impulsive, determined detective who sees a case in every situation. Faced with true-to-life family struggles and school concerns in addition to her perilous adventures, she will win you over with this and her numerous other adventures. In Abandoned, a dangerous mystery shows up in the most unlikely of places: the front page of the school newspaper. When a mysterious article claims that a baby was found in a dumpster sixteen years ago, Gavin Winslow, a reporter for the school, enlists Jennie to solve the mystery. The story immediately takes a strange turn when they find out the baby found so long ago is a classmate, Annie Phillips. As Jennie begins to uncover facts, the unanswered questions about the past grow more and more confusing. Jennie can’t trust anyone, and she fears that whoever is orchestrating these events might go to any lengths to keep a secret safe.
Abandoned on the Wild Frontier
by Dave Jackson Neta JacksonHis father killed and his mother kidnapped by Sauk Indians, young Gilbert Hamilton searches for his mother with the help of an evangelist. Ages 8-12.
Abandoned to Lust: Sexual Slander and Ancient Christianity (Gender, Theory, and Religion)
by Jennifer KnustEarly Christians used charges of adultery, incest, and lascivious behavior to demonize their opponents, police insiders, resist pagan rulers, and define what it meant to be a Christian. Christians frequently claimed that they, and they alone were sexually virtuous, comparing themselves to those marked as outsiders, especially non-believers and "heretics," who were said to be controlled by lust and unable to rein in their carnal desires. True or not, these charges allowed Christians to present themselves as different from and morally superior to those around them. Through careful, innovative readings, Jennifer Knust explores the writings of Paul, Justin Martyr, Irenaeus of Lyons, and other early Christian authors who argued that Christ alone made self-mastery possible. Rejection of Christ led to both immoral sexual behavior and, ultimately, alienation and punishment from God. Knust considers how Christian writers participated in a long tradition of rhetorical invective, a rhetoric that was often employed to defend status and difference. Christians borrowed, deployed, and reconfigured classical rhetorical techniques, turning them against their rulers to undercut their moral and political authority. Knust also examines the use of accusations of licentiousness in conflicts between rival groups of Christians. Portraying rival sects as depraved allowed accusers to claim their own group as representative of "true Christianity." Knust's book also reveals the ways in which sexual slurs and their use in early Christian writings reflected cultural and gendered assumptions about what constituted purity, morality, and truth. In doing so, Abandoned to Lust highlights the complex interrelationships between sex, gender, and sexuality within the classical, biblical, and early-Christian traditions.
Abandonment to Divine Providence: Pathways To The Past (Image Classics #14)
by John Beevers Jean-Pierre De CaussadeFor more than 250 years, this simple classic of inspiration has guided readers of all faiths to the open-hearted acceptance of God's will that is the sure path to serenity, happiness, and spiritual peace."A spiritual classic of the first order... a book for all those who truly seek God." --Dom David Knowles"Father de Caussade has a wonderful way of encouraging the doubtful, of nurturing the personal surrender that is so much a part of the development of faith. The book is a mystery of its own -- and is definitely not for Christians only." --Rabbi Joshua Chasan"Abandonment to Divine Providence is a classic perhaps more necessary now than ever before. It's a little book that rightly rejects the spirituality of fear and trembling (and the modern preoccupation with dreary self-absorption) in favor of an abiding trust in God's active benevolence. This is a work one reads again and again, always with gratitude and astonishment." --Donald Spoto, Author of Blue Angel and The Dark Side of Genius
Abandonment to Divine Providence
by Jean-Pierre de CaussadeGod hides behind the simplest of daily activities; finding Him is a matter of total surrender to His will. That's the message of this eighteenth-century inspirational classic by a French Jesuit writer. The Reverend Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675–1751) encouraged others to "live in the moment," accepting everyday obstacles with humility and love.Caussade's counsel, which promises comfort and holiness to every soul with good will, has guided generations of seekers to spiritual peace. Some of his advice is particularly relevant to beginners; other teachings are geared to those possessing a more advanced degree of spirituality. All will recognize the voice of an authority, who combines practical and theoretical knowledge. Modern readers will find this volume a path to peace amid life's worries and anxieties.
Abandonment to Divine Providence
by S.J. de CaussadeJean-Pierre de Caussade, of the Society of Jesus in France, was one of the most remarkable spiritual writers in the 18th Century. His works have gone through many editions and have been republished, and translated into several foreign languages. Book I. On the Virtue of Abandonment to Divine Providence; Its Nature and Excellence. Book II. On the State of Abandonment.
Abandonment to Forgiveness (The Freedom Series)
by Michelle Moore Michelle Borquez Paige HendersonAt some point in every woman's life, a feeling of abandonment causes deep-rooted pain and insecurity. Maybe you've experienced a father leaving your family, or a husband who walked out on you. No matter the extremity, God cares for you and wants you to feel completely satisfied as his precious child. It's okay to have heartache over the people in this world who have misused your trust; this fallen world has its fair share of bruises to the heart. But God has a comfort like nothing else on earth, and this booklet will guide you through the steps to feel complete peace once again.Michelle Moore tells her story of having been abandoned by her mother when she was young. Her mother changed her identity and disappeared for nearly 18 years. To make things worse, her parents had divorced, and her father had remarried and didn't want her to live with him. "Just how awful am I?" she asked, "That not even my own parents want me?" Michelle's life was marked by sadness, fear, and pain. But God had a bigger plan for her -- and for all those who suffer rejection and hurt.Abandonment to Forgiveness includes a Bible study by Paige Henderson that highlights God's loving promises to all who suffer from fear and insecurity. She reminds us of the story of Joseph, who suffered abandonment and betrayal, and went on to forgive and find strength. In the last section, licensed counselor Sharon Kay Ball, walks you the steps of grief and rebuilding your life through practical advice and biblical counsel.Abandonment to Forgiveness will bring you hope and wholeness. It will speak to your heart and will strengthen your faith. It includes questions and Scripture passages -- along with space to journal.
Abba: Experience God as Father and Redeem Your Failure, Hurt, and Pain
by Matthew L. Stevenson IIIYour brokenness is the key to knowing God as Father. God has an identity. He does not want to be known as a higher power or confined to our limited understanding and judgment of Him. Those who want to know the name of God—and most importantly want to know God as He desires to be known—can discover him as Abba. Matthew L. Stevenson III captures all the teachings of Jesus that demonstrated the Father. This book also highlights how aggressively Satan distorts the father role to fracture people&’s lives in the areas of: • Identity • Security • Failures • ConfidenceAbba addresses the key to a more fulfilling worship life as well as understanding God&’s heart toward the fatherless. A revelation of the father heart of God is needed more now than ever.
The Abbess of Crewe: A Modern Morality Tale
by Muriel SparkAn election is held at the abbey of Crewe and the new lady abbess takes up her high office with implacable serenity. This is a satirical fantasy about ecclesiastical and other kinds of politics. The author has also written The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie and Girls of Slender Means.
The Abbey: A Story of Discovery
by James MartinA divorced single mom, Anne can sometimes barely cope with life and struggles to make sense of the death of her young son.A former architect who had a promising career, Mark works as a handyman and wonders how his life got off track.The abbot of the Abbey of Saints Philip and James, Father Paul sometimes questions how to best live a life that secludes him so thoroughly from the world.At a Pennsylvania abbey, this unlikely trio will discover the answers they seek--a miracle of hope and understanding that bears witness to the surprising power of God to bring healing and wholeness to our lives.In his debut novel, James Martin, SJ, provides a window into the spiritual journeys of three people seeking direction. As he did in his previous bestsellers--Jesus: A Pilgrimage, Between Heaven and Mirth, and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything--Martin once again crafts a book that incarnates deep spiritual wis-dom while being accessible and full of humor and grace. Through the characters' struggles, we see firsthand how God uses our worries, questions, and even anger to help us become whole.
Abbeychurch; Or, Self-Control and Self-Conceit
by Charlotte M. YongeOne summer afternoon, Helen Woodbourne returned from her daily walk with her sisters, and immediately repaired to the school-room, in order to put the finishing touches to a drawing, with which she had been engaged during the greater part of the morning. <P> <P> She had not been long established there, before her sister Katherine came in, and, taking her favourite station, leaning against the window shutter so as to command a good view of the street, she began, 'Helen, do you know that the Consecration is to be on Thursday the twenty-eighth, instead of the Tuesday after?' 'I know Lizzie wished that it could be so,' said Helen, 'because the twenty-eighth is St. Augustine's day; but I thought that the Bishop had appointed Tuesday. ' 'But Papa wrote to him, and he has altered the day as Papa wished; I heard Mamma and Mr. Somerville talking about it just now when I went into the drawing-room,' answered Katherine. 'Will everything be ready in time?' said Helen. 'Dear me!' cried Katherine, 'I wonder if it will. What is to be done if that tiresome Miss Dighten does not send home our dresses in time? We must go and hurry her to-morrow. And I must get Mamma to go to Baysmouth this week to get our ribbons. I looked over all Mr. Green's on Monday, and he has not one bit of pink satin ribbon wide enough, or fit to be seen. '
Abbot Joachim of Fiore and Joachimism: Selected Articles (Variorum Collected Studies)
by E. Randolph DanielIn the articles included in this collection, Professor Daniel argues that Abbot Joachim of Fiore was a disciple of Bernard of Clairvaux whose tertius status was reformist, not millenialist. Like the other reformists, Gerhoch of Reichersberg and Hildegard of Bingen, Joachim looked forward to the coming of a thoroughly reformed, holy church to be achieved in the near future by reform of the episcopate and the clergy. The status of the Holy Spirit was the culmination of the preceding status, not a radically new beginning. Apocalypticism in both its reformist and in its imperialist versions was part of the mainstream, despite the efforts of the schoolmen to suppress it. The author also sheds significant new light on apocalyptic thinking in the mid-fourteenth century with a thorough analysis of Henry of Kirkstede's vade mecum, Cambridge Corpus Christi 404 and his first edition of Henry's De antichristo et de fine mundi. This study, and three others, are published here for the first time.
Abbot Suger of St-Denis: Church and State in Early Twelfth-Century France (The Medieval World)
by Lindy Grant David BatesBased on a fresh reading of primary sources, Lindy Grant's comprehensive biography of Abbot Suger (1081-1151) provides a reassessment of a key figure of the twelfth century. Active in secular and religious affairs alike - Suger was Regent of France and also abbot of one of the most important abbeys in Europe during the time of the Gregorian reforms. But he is primarily remembered as a great artistic patron whose commissions included buildings in the new Gothic style. Lindy Grant reviews him in all these roles - and offers a corrective to the current tendency to exaggerate his role as architect of both French royal power and the new gothic form.
Abbot Suger On The Abbey Church Of St. Denis And Its Art Treasures
by Abbot Suger Gerda Panofsky-Soergel Erwin PanofskyThis revised edition incorporates the additions and corrections recorded by Erwin Panofsky until the time of his death in 1968. Gerda Panofsky-Soergel has updated the commentary in the light of new material, and the bibliography that she has prepared reflects the scholarship on St. -Denis in the last three decades. She has obtained some additional and more recent photographs, and the illustrations include a new ground plan and a new section of the chevet of the Abbey Church, both drawn under the supervision of Sumner McKnight Crosby.
Abby: California Gold (South Seas Adventures #3)
by Pamela June WallsWhen her mother becomes critically ill on Oahu, thirteen-year-old Abigail Kendall must travel with sister, Sarah, and friends Luke and Kini to California to escape the disease. But upon arrival at Luke's Aunt Dagmar's, they can tell they're not welcome. Because gold has just been discovered near Sutter's Mill, the children strike out for the fields, hoping some "quick money" will provide a doctor for Ma and a permanent home for the Kendalls. But all isn't easy in the goldfields. The work is hard, Luke gets "gold fever", and they hear rumors of children being kidnapped. Then Kini and Sarah disappear! As Abby searches desperately for the missing children, she discovers that God knows the desires of our hearts -- and never deserts us.
Abby: Into the Dragon's Den (South Seas Adventures #6)
by Pamela June WallsSet in the South Seas during the 1840s, Abby, her family, and her best friend, Luke, find themselves on adventures complete with pirates, volcanoes, and Komodo dragons. Through these adventures they learn that God is faithful, he always keeps his promises, and he is always watching over them.
Abby: Quest for Treasure (South Seas Adventures #2)
by Pamela June Walls"Quest for Treasure" takes Abby and Luke back to Hawaii on a search for hidden treasure in order to save the family ranch in California. They encounter Jackal, the pirate, along the action-packed quest. Readers will discover there is a God-given treasure within everybody.
Abby Finds Her Calling
by Naomi KingIt's bad enough that Zanna abandoned James Graber and disgraced her family on her wedding day, but when she tells her older sister, Abby, that she's pregnant, things get even worse. As speculation whirls around Cedar Creek, Zanna confesses and is shunned, yet refuses to reveal the identity of her child's father. She spends her time at Abby's house making rag rugs, until Adah Ropp insists on knowing the father's identity. Finally, Zanna reveals that it is Adah’s own son, rebellious Jonny Ropp. As Abby guides her sister through some tough times she convinces her family and the bishop that because Zanna truly loves this baby, she should be allowed to keep it. Meanwhile, because Abby has always been secretly in love with James, she tries to soothe his wounds as he watches the young woman he was to marry swell with Jonny Ropp's child. Cedar Creek is in crisis - until the Ropp home burns to the ground and the residents begin to put forgiveness into action.
Abby--Secret at Cutter Grove (South Seas Adventures #4)
by Pamela WallsFROM BACK COVER "When the Kendalls lose their ranch, Abby's family and friends decide to check out the sugarcane business on Kauai. Upon arriving, they're welcomed by the wealthy Reese Cutter, who offers them jobs and a place to live. But things soon turn sour in this sugar business. Why is the infamous Cap'n Jim hanging around the plantation, and can the bad things the workers say about the charming Reese Cutter really be true? As she explores these mysteries, Abby finds that she cannot always trust outward appearances and that actions often speak louder than words."
Abby--Trouble in Tahiti (South Seas Adventures #7)
by Pamela WallsSouth Seas Adventures is a fun, new series that is a surefire hit for 8- to 12-year-old girls. Lots of excitement will keep kids coming back for each new Abby title. In books 7 and 8, Abby, her family, and her best friend Luke have many adventures.
ABC de la espiritualidad en los negocios
by Dr Rosie KuhnSi yo fuera usted, sentado al filo de su asiento, con la curiosidad suficiente de abrir un libro con el tema de espiritualidad y negocios, estaría leyéndome a mí misma para – qué, no estoy muy segura. Sé que tendría un par de preguntas en mente. Tendría curiosidad sobre la filosofía o creencias de esta autora. También tendría curiosidad sobre si este tema tiene que ver personalmente conmigo. Me pregunto si esto será algo honesto, más alto que la persona poderosa que va a predicar sobre algún dogma de lo que es correcto y lo que está mal en el mundo corporativo o de los negocios. ¿Me va a decir que medite u ore antes, durante y después de cada reunión o que lea la Biblia, el Torá o las Vedas? Eso es lo que yo me preguntaría si fuera usted.