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Champagne for the Soul: Rediscovering God's Gift of Joy
by Mike Mason"The injunction 'Get real' usually means 'Leave your world of fantasy and return to what really is.' True Realism always and everywhere is to find out where joy resides. In the past year this magical gift got lost or mislaid in my life. Mike Mason has located it, given it voice, and helped me to recover it. Even one sip of Champagne for the Soul is a heady, exhilarating experience." -Brennan Manning, author of A Glimpse of Jesus: The Stranger to Self-Hatred If you were given the chance to be happy for the rest of your life, wouldn't you jump at it? In Champagne for the Soul, bestselling author Mike Mason explains that the Bible does make this offer. Yet most of us hang back, reluctant and skeptical. Theologically most Christians will agree that the Bible teaches and offers a life of joy; yet deep down we're not convinced that such a life is practical-for us or any ordinary person. But, says Mason, such joy truly is ours to claim and embrace. What you now hold in your hands is a call to throw off all worries and complaints and to "come and share your master's happiness" (Matthew 25:21). Is it possible to live every day in joy? You will never know if you don't try. These pages, drawn from the author's own ninety-day experiment in actively pursuing joy, will lead you on a journey that will help you-no matter what your circumstances-to escape the trap of worry, fear, and dullness and grab hold of the joy of the Lord. Mike Mason is the best-selling author of several books, including The Mystery of Marriage, The Mystery of Children, The Gospel According to Job, and Practicing the Presence of People. He and his wife, Karen, an M.D. in general practice, live in Langely, British Columbia, Canada, with their teenage daughter, Heather.
Champion: How One Boy's Miraculous Journey Through Autism Is Changing the World
by Craig JohnsonA Celebration of Everyone Who Fulfills Their Purpose Through Unexpected ChallengesUntil two years of age, Craig and Samantha&’s son Connor was just like other kids—playful, verbal, and affectionate. Then everything changed. He stopped talking, displayed behavioral problems, and withdrew into his own world. The official diagnosis—autism. Faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, Craig and Samantha refused to believe a meaningful life for Connor was impossible. God confirmed their faith by revealing to Craig that Connor would one day touch the lives of thousands of people around the world. Craig and Samantha held that unlikely promise in their hearts during the agonizing years ahead. Champion is a spellbinding chronicle of the twists and turns of Connor&’s journey—guided by his parent&’s steadfast hope in God&’s promises. Through the unexpected breaking of their spirits, the Holy Spirit was poured out, culminating in a miracle that has launched a global ministry to the disabled.
Champions of Hope: To My Youthful Successors Around the World
by Daisaku IkedaChampions of Hope brings together five lectures that Daisaku Ikeda dedicates to the young people who will carry on the Soka Gakkai's mission for creating happiness and peace. He covers five key topics:COURAGEINVINCIBLE SPIRITSUCCESSORSHUMANISMKOSEN-RUFUUsing passages from Nichiren's writings, he offers lessons for humanistic leadership and guidelines to help young people become champions of life and hope.
Chan Buddhism in Ritual Context (Routledgecurzon Studies In Asian Religion)
by Bernard FaureThe essays in this volume attempt to place the Chan and Zen tradition in their ritual and cultural contexts, looking at various aspects heretofore largely (and unduly) ignored. In particular, they show the extent to which these traditions, despite their claim to uniqueness, were indebted to larger trends in East Asian Buddhism, such as the cults of icons, relics and the monastic robe.The book emphasises the importance of ritual for a proper understanding of this allegedly anti-ritualistic form of Buddhism. In doing so, it deconstructs the Chan/Zen 'rhetoric of immediacy' and its ideological underpinnings.
Chan Heart, Chan Mind: A Meditation on Serenity and Growth
by Kenneth Wapner Master GuojunA great book for those familiar with Zen, newcomers curious about Chan, and anyone who appreciates beauty.Enter the essence of Chinese Zen from the perspective of a young, dynamic, Western-educated teacher. Master Guojun offers an intimate, lyrical portrayal of life lived in the rich tradition of Chan, from his apprenticeship with a master Zen calligrapher to the lessons learned from building and running a major practice center. Through sparkling prose, Guojun lays out the essence of Chan and captures moving encounters with some of its greatest contemporary teachers, showing readers how to fold its insights into their own lives. Featuring the lyrical simplicity of Thich Nhat Hanh and the engaging storytelling of Ajahn Brahm, this book is further enhanced by the author's own elegant calligraphy.
Chan Insights and Oversights: An Epistemological Critique of the Chan Tradition
by Bernard FaureFor many people attracted to Eastern religions (particularly Zen Buddhism), Asia seems the source of all wisdom. As Bernard Faure examines the study of Chan/Zen from the standpoint of postmodern human sciences and literary criticism, he challenges this inversion of traditional "Orientalist" discourse: whether the Other is caricatured or idealized, ethnocentric premises marginalize important parts of Chan thought. Questioning the assumptions of "Easterners" as well, including those of the charismatic D. T. Suzuki, Faure demonstrates how both West and East have come to overlook significant components of a complex and elusive tradition. Throughout the book Faure reveals surprising hidden agendas in the modern enterprise of Chan studies and in Chan itself. After describing how Jesuit missionaries brought Chan to the West, he shows how the prejudices they engendered were influenced by the sectarian constraints of Sino-Japanese discourse. He then assesses structural, hermeneutical, and performative ways of looking at Chan, analyzes the relationship of Chan and local religion, and discusses Chan concepts of temporality, language, writing, and the self. Read alone or with its companion volume, The Rhetoric of Immediacy, this work offers a critical introduction not only to Chinese and Japanese Buddhism but also to "theory" in the human sciences.
Chance of Loving you
by Susan May Warren Terri Blackstock Candace CalvertBeloved authors Terri Blackstock, Candace Calvert and Susan May Warren bring you three delightful stories about the risks we take for love. by Terri Blackstock Trying to launch her own design firm while waitressing on the side, Julie Sheffield was drawn to the kind man she waited on at the restaurant last night... until he stiffed her on the tip by leaving her half of a sweepstakes ticket. The Recipe by Candace Calvert Hospital dietary assistant Aimee Curran is determined to win the Vegan Valentine Bake-Off to prove she's finally found her calling. But while caring for one of her patients--the elderly grandmother of a handsome CSI photographer--Aimee begins to question where she belongs. Hook, Line & Sinker by Susan May Warren Grad student Abigail Cushman has agreed to enter Deep Havens annual fishing contest. She's a quick learner, even if she doesn't know difference between a bass and a trout. But nothing could prepare her for competing against the handsome charmer she's tried to forget since grief tore them apart. One chance for each woman to change her life but will love be the real prize?
Change Agent: Engaging Your Passion to Be the One Who Makes a Difference
by Os HillmanEngage your passion to be the one that makes a difference. Whether you are a CEO, housewife, student, manager, or church leader, you have a circle of influence and the ability to shape your culture for God’s purpose--to be a change agent. Os Hillman explains the process God uses to raise up His change agents in culture, demonstrated in biblical leaders like David, Daniel, Esther, and Moses. With details from his own experiences and profiles of modern-day change agents, Hillman shows how you too can have greater influence no matter what your age or status in life. Our culture is shaped by the seven mountains of cultural influence: business, government, media, arts and entertainment, education, the family, and the church. Featuring a chapter on each of the seven cultural mountains, Change Agent describes where we are, what we must do to influence these strategic areas, and what success will ultimately look like.
Change Maker: How My Brother's Death Woke Up My Life
by Rebecca Austill-ClausenWhen She Discovered That She Could Communicate with Her Dead Brother, a World She Never Imagined Opened Up...BOOK OF THE YEAR FINALIST, Foreword Reviews: Body, Mind & SpiritRebecca Austill-Clausen had no psychic or spiritual experience when she discovered her ability to communicate with her deceased brother. Doubting her sanity, and fearing she would lose the respect and support of her colleagues and her family, she struggled to mesh her spiritual awakening with the practical everyday world. But she knew she had to find a way...Change Maker was written for:Anyone who has lost a loved oneNew age explorers of multiple realities of existenceThose who want to believe we live for eternityPractitioners of energy healing modalities such as Reiki and meditationThose interested in true after-death communication experiencesSome of the many topics that Change Maker explores include grief and loss, after-death communication, shamanism, crystal energy, automatic writing, spirit guide communication, past lives, self-doubt—even adventures with the fairy realm. It offers tools to help readers successfully communicate with the spirit world in ways that are safe and effective.In this book you will discover:How someone with no psychic or spiritual experience discovered she could communicate with her deceased brotherSuggestions and advice to illuminate the readers&’ own spiritual journeyMultiple validations that demonstrate the after-life is real and accessible to allHundreds of related self-discovery books, organizations, and resources organized by chapter that help broaden the reader&’s awareness of lifeEach chapter of Change Maker includes an original black-and-white illustration by Micki McAllister, and ends with an &“Illumination&”—guidance, suggestions, encouragement, and inspiration for readers who wish to pursue their own spiritual journey.Order your copy today and enjoy the best of memoir, self-help, new-age philosophy, and inspiration.
Change Me Prayers: The Hidden Power of Spiritual Surrender
by Tosha Silver Lissa RankinFrom the author of the life-changing book Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead, a thoughtful collection of prayers and stories to help you actively invite the Divine into your life."Change me Divine Beloved into One who can give and receive freely and be a clear vessel for Your Light." In this sequel to her first book, Tosha Silver, with her characteristic mix of passion and humor, shows how to embrace transformation from the inside out. Covering a variety of topics--from work and finances to love and self-worth--Change Me Prayers shows how to truly surrender to a Divine plan in the most joyous and uplifting way. At its heart, this book is a spiritual guide to help anyone open to this union with Love, even in times of difficulty or crisis, and includes a convenient "Change Me Prayers Quick Guide." Tosha proves to be a profound, unique, and often hilarious guide to awakening. May the Divine permeate every part of your life!roves to be a profound, unique, and often hilarious guide to awakening. May the Divine permeate every part of your life!
Change Starts with You: Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World
by Sam AchoInjustice, division, and suffering may loom large in this broken world, but you have the power to stand up for truth, unity, and healing. Join writer, motivational speaker, humanitarian, and NFL veteran Sam Acho as he gives you the courage you need to be a changemaker.When gold is put into a crucible over a fire, the impurities (known as "dross") rise to the top. When faced with extreme heat, these precious metals are purified. Nothing about the metal&’s essential makeup changes, but the impurities in them are brought to the surface, leaving behind precious gold.America is in a crucible right now--and maybe you are, too. The pandemic has strained an already struggling economy, longstanding cultural and political divisions have reached a boiling point, and injustices have been brought into the spotlight in ways that we can no longer ignore. But the thing about crucibles is that they bring out both the worst and the best of us.As you read Change Starts with You, you'll be:Inspired to discover and follow your fire--the unique passions that God has put in each of our heartsEquipped to dream big, channeling your passions into creating positive change wherever God has called youEncouraged by Acho's firsthand accounts of communities transformed by people with the courage and tenacity to follow their own fireMotivated to be a leader who empowers others to become changemakers tooPraise for Change Starts with You:"Sam is a refreshing voice that the world so needs right now. This book is not a 'how to,' but a 'to do.' Sam is the spark to refire and refuel you like only Sam can, to become a force for good and live the unlimited life we've imagined in both a relatable and aspirational way. I can't wait for him to inspire you to take action in the same way he's inspired me."--Molly Qerim, philanthropist and host of First Take on ESPN
Change Your Aura, Change Your Life (Revised Edition)
by Dimitri Moraitis Barbara Y. MartinA new guide to the source of your spiritual energy--the aura--from renowned spiritual teachers Barbara Y. Martin and Dimitri Moraitis. Discover your source of unlimited spiritual energy! Everything you think, feel, and do radiates a spiritual energy that comes through in various colors and hues: This is your aura. The aura is your spiritual blueprint. By changing the quality of your aura, you can automatically change the quality of your life. In this groundbreaking book, renowned aura expert Barbara Martin, known as the Mozart of Metaphysics, leads you through her technique for improving the aura--a technique she has taught to thousands.-Whether you see auras or not, this breakthrough book reveals:-What the various colors of the aura mean and say about you.-How to work with the power rays of spiritual enrichment--including love, prosperity healing, and wisdom.-More than 90 meditations to deepen personal relationships, advance your career, and transform destructive emotions.-How to become more spiritual and closer to God.
Change Your Church for Good: The Art of Sacred Cow Tipping
by Brad PowellThe church is the hope of the world when it's working right...and therein lies the problem. Most aren't. This has led both Christians and non-Christians to give up on the church entirely; it has led many others to give up on all existing churches-and maybe even start new ones. But all church can and should be transitioned to a new life. A church is never beyond hope. This book will provide principles and practices that can lead to a resurrection of any church, in any setting. It will provide the inspiration and information needed to lead a church successfully through the necessary changes of tradition and culture without compromising God's timeless truth. When this happens, the church will once again be what God intended...the hope of the world.
Change Your Heart, Change Your Life
by Gary SmalleyOut of your heart flow your words and actions. Change your heart, and you'll change your life. According to best-selling author Dr. Gary Smalley, nobody has to live by the destructive subtle lies or believe the distortions of truth this world holds out to us. There are steps, strategies, and beliefs people can bring to their lives to either totally transform them or quietly improve them-and it all starts with hiding God's Word in their hearts. Hiding God's Word in his heart radically changed the life of Smalley himself, and he is seeing it revolutionize the lives of people around him as well-from lust, materialism, selfishness, anger, stress, overeating, anxiety, and guilt, just to name a few. No matter a person's age, experiences, or previous patterns, this book will guide readers to the whys and hows of orchestrating their beliefs to forever change their lives and relationships.
Change Your Life Through Love
by Stella Terrill MannChange Your Life Through Love is Stella Terrill Mann’s second book on inspirational living. Filled with concrete examples from life of how others have solved their problems by learning the spiritual laws and how to work them, this book will be welcomed by Unity and all New Thought students, but is by no means confined to this field. The author is widely known through former writings, especially her first book, Change Your Life Through Prayer.This book deals with the fact that man has within himself a power which, when rightly used, will heal, prosper, inspire and guide him in his daily life. But this force must be used within the Law of Love. The author says that anyone can learn about his own inner creative power and how to use it to change his life to all he desires it to be from all that he does not want. The purpose of her book is to show the reader how to do that for himself.
Change Your Life Through Prayer
by Stella Terrill MannFirst published in 1945, this book by Christian author Stella Terrill Mann is a series of case histories of experiments with prayer, with suggested programs whereby the reader may make his own experiments and change his own life through prayer.“This book has come to you. Since nothing can come to you except that which belongs to you or that which you need for your growth, accept it as an answer to a need, and do not let the book go until it gives you a blessing.”—Stella Terrill Mann, Preface“This book really did change my life….If you could read only one book on prayer, I would unhesitatingly urge you to choose this one.”—Marjorie Holmes, bestselling author of I’ve Got to Talk to Somebody, God
Change Your Life, Change Your World
by Amoda Maa JeevanFollow this step-by-step guide to activating your inner power and discover your place in the spiritual revolution transforming our world today.
Change Your Story, Change Your Life
by Alberto Villoldo Carl GreerChange Your Story, Change Your Life is a practical self-help guide to personal transformation using traditional shamanic techniques combined with journaling and Carl Greer's method for dialoguing that draws upon Jungian active imagination. The exercises inspire readers to work with insights and energies derived during the use of modalities that tap into the unconscious so that they may consciously choose the changes they would like to make in their lives and begin implementing them.
Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World: How Life-Giving Thoughts Can Unlock Your Destiny
by Bobby SchullerDiscover the path to lasting changeAre you stressed out, exhausted, or in a rut? Do you feel troubled by negative emotions and feelings and not in control of your thoughts? In Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World, Bobby Schuller shows you how to get out of the vicious cycle of defeat and start living the victorious life God intended. You can recalibrate your mind and develop positive habits for permanent change by meditating on twelve key thoughts, among them:God wants me to succeed.I can break through overthinking by taking action now.My body is a gift, even though it&’s imperfect.Every loss and challenge can be a doorway to a better version of me.I can relax and let go.In clear, specific steps, Schuller shows us how to train our minds through spiritual disciplines and prayer. By learning to focus on whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy (Phil 4:8), we can change not only our own lives but also impact the world.
Change Your Words, Change Your Life: Understanding the Power of Every Word You Speak
by Joyce Meyer'Words are a big deal. They are containers for power. I believe that our words can increase or decrease our level of joy. They can affect the answers to our prayers and have a positive or negative effect on our future.'Joyce Meyer shows us how the words we use shape our well-being and that choosing the right ones could change our lives for the better! In CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE Joyce provides a series of guidelines for making sure that our words are constructive, healthy, healing and used to good effect. Topics include:- The impact of words- How to tame your tongue- When to talk and when not to talk- Speaking faith and not fear- The corrosion of complaints- Do you really have to give your opinion?- The importance of keeping your word- The power of speaking God's wordIn a 'Dictionary of God's Word' at the end of the book, Joyce recommends dozens of scripture verses to read out loud as one way of using and claiming healing words.
Change Your Words, Change Your Life: Understanding the Power of Every Word You Speak
by Joyce Meyer"Words are a big deal. They are containers for power, and we have to decide what kind of power we want our words to carry," says Joyce Meyer in CHANGE YOUR WORDS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE. "I believe that our words can increase or decrease our level of joy. They can affect the answers to our prayers and have a positive or negative effect on our future. ... One might say that our words are a movie screen that reveals what we have been thinking and the attitudes we have." Building on the premises of Power Thoughts and Living Beyond Your Emotions, she examines the tremendous power of words - which are the vehicles that convey our thoughts and emotions - and provides a series of guidelines for making sure that our talk is constructive, healthy, healing and used to good results. Topics include: The Impact of WordsHow to Tame Your TongueHow to be HappyWhen to talk and when not to talkSpeaking Faith and Not FearThe Corrosion of ComplaintsDo you really have to give your opinion?The importance of keeping your word The power of speaking God's wordHow to have a smart mouth In a 'Dictionary of God's Word' at the end of the book, Joyce provides dozens of scripture verses, arranged by topic, that she recommends reading and saying out loud as one way of using and claiming healing words.
Change in the Wind
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorShort stories about the changes in life adolescents must deal with and how they adapt.
Change of Heart (A Keepsake Pocket Quilt Novel #1)
by Molly JebberA modern new century brings a young Amish woman an unexpected new life--and a chance to discover love's true way home...Ohio, 1899. Soft-spoken midwife Becca Yost lived by her Amish faith's strict rules--until her fiancé jilted her before their entire community. She's never been away from home, but the bustling Englischer town of Massillon, Ohio, is a welcome unexpected refuge. Especially when she goes to work for Dr. Matt Carrington, who shares her passion for healing those in need. His outgoing spirit and gentle strength show Becca a surprising new world of choices--and irresistible love. But there is one formidable obstacle: Matt's wealthy mother is determined her son will marry a society woman.With her newfound resolve challenged, Becca decides that she and Matt must not be destined for each other after all. She accepts that she will have to forge a life alone--until a wrenching crisis and life-changing revelations teach her that true faith lies in all things, especially impossible second chances. . .
Change of Heart (Sisters and Friends #1)
by Rachel J GoodLydia Esh&’s younger sister Emma is running wild during rumschpringe, causing the family major heartaches. Although it means risking her reputation, her job as a schoolteacher, and her courtship with Jakob Zook, Lydia attends parties to watch over Emma and protect her sister&’s virtue. When Emma begins a relationship with Kyle, an Englischer, Lydia teams up with Kyle&’s older brother, Caleb, to keep the couple apart. As Lydia and Caleb spend time together keeping an eye on their siblings, Lydia falls for this forbidden love. But she fights her attraction and determines to stay true to her faith. Caleb confesses his feelings to Lydia. She admits her attraction to him, but she&’s made her decision to join the church and marry Jakob Zook as her family is pressing her to do. Will Lydia stay true to her faith even when it means giving up the things that are most precious to her?
Change of the Heart
by Lynn BulockLove Inspired Christian romance set in Missouri and Tijuana, Mexico.