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A Guide to Jewish Practice: Ethics of Speech
by David A. TeutschThe way we use speech can build or destroy our communities. Language may be the most powerful single tool that contemporary people have. This volume provides a moral framework for using that tool.
A Guide to Jewish Practice: Tzedaka
by David A. TeutschShifting attitudes and practices in the Jewish philanthropic here have resulted in a call for deeper thinking about the by and how of charitable giving. This slim volume responds to that call...
A Guide to Jewish Prayer
by Adin SteinsaltzOne of the world's most famous and respected rabbis has given us the one guide we need to practice Jewish prayer and understand the prayer book. From the origins and meaning of prayer to a step-by-step explanation of the daily services to the reason you're not supposed to chat with your friends during the service, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz answers many of the questions likely to arise about Jewish prayer. Here are chapters on daily prayer; Sabbath prayer; prayer services for the holidays; the yearly cycle of synagogue Bible readings; the history and make-up of the synagogue; the different prayer rites for Ashkenazim, Sephardim, Yemenites, and other cultural/geographic groupings; the role of the rabbi and the cantor in the synagogue; and the role of music in the service. The book also contains a glossary, a bibliography, and biographical sketches of the rabbis who were instrumental in creating and ordering the prayers through the ages. Rabbi Steinsaltz's guide is an essential volume both for the newcomer to Jewish prayer and for those who have been engaged in prayer for years. From the Hardcover edition.
A Guide to Living in the Truth: Saint Benedict's Teaching on Humility
by Michael CaseyThis is a beautifully written devotional book for those who want a better understanding of the Biblical intentions of humility. It also explores Saint Benedict's encouragement of all religious disciples to practice the Christlike characteristic.
A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants
by Rueben P. Job Norman ShawchuckThis book was prepared out of our own desperation and search: desperation to find forgiveness for sin, release from guilt, the living God as a companion in our lives and ministries; and a search for resources and disciplines to help keep our relationship with God alive and vital every day. This book, therefore, is not a treatise written by experts; rather, it is a collection of resources by two pilgrims. Every scripture, prayer, and writing in this book has been used for our own journey. We each have pondered the scriptures and writings and prayed the prayers; we have given ourselves to the daily discipline and the monthly private retreats.
A Guide to Reading the Entire Bible in One Year
by Webb GarrisonEven though there is no better way to let God speak to you, reading the entire Bible-all 66 books and 1,186 chapters-can be intimidating. A Guide to Reading the Entire Bible in One Year overcomes this intimidation by providing a clear, easy-to-follow guide that takes you from Genesis, the book of beginnings, to Revelation, the last book of the Bible.As you discover how God worked in the lives of people in the Bible, you will better understand what difference God can make in your own life. "From the first page to the last," says Webb Garrison, "the Bible offers the incredible story of God's great acts designed to enable folks like us to burst the shackles of humanity."
A Guide to Short-Term Missions: A Comprehensive Manual for Planning an Effective Mission Trip
by H. Leon GreeneThe rewards of a short-term mission trip can be inestimable, but they are not automatically guaranteed. Good planning and thorough research can make the all the difference in having a successful trip. Drawing on his experiences from over thirty short-term missions trips, Dr. Greene gives a detailed look at the challenges and blessings faced by those who are considering such an endeavor. This one-stop guide helps make the most of this opportunity by outlining the steps to take from start to finish.Preparing a testimonyWriting a support letterGetting a passportForming the teamHow to stay healthyEmergency plans and disaster reliefHow and what to prepare forImmunizations neededPacking checklistOther helpful resources
A Guide to Sky Monsters: Thunderbirds, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Other Flying Cryptids
by T. S. Mart Mel CabreWhen a dark shadow passes overhead, do you stop? Or do you run? Infamous sky monsters have haunted our imaginations for centuries. The Thunderbird, steeped in Native American folklore, supposedly controls evil by throwing lightning. The Jersey Devil is said to roam the Pine Barrens of South Jersey, terrorizing anyone who crosses its path. And the cryptic warnings of Mothman have worried residents of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, since the 1960s. In A Guide to Sky Monsters: Thunderbirds, the Jersey Devil, Mothman, and Other Flying Cryptids, authors T. S. Mart and Mel Cabre introduce 20 flying cryptids with legends that span the United States. With 70 hand-drawn illustrations, A Guide to Sky Monsters details our fascination with these creatures and describes both historical evidence found in the fossil record and the specifics of modern-day sightings. By studying the fact, fiction, and pop culture surrounding these notorious beasts, Mart and Cabre help us lean into the question, "What if?"A Guide to Sky Monsters, perfect for the believer and skeptic alike, addresses the wider truths about flying cryptids and leaves us all to wonder whether that breeze was the wind or a wing.
A Guide to The Words of My Perfect Teacher
by Khenpo Ngawang PelzangThis guide provides readers with essential background information for studying and practicing with Patrul Rinpoche's Words of My Perfect Teacher—the text that has, for more than a century, served as the reliable sourcebook to the spiritual practices common to all the major schools of Tibetan Buddhism. By offering chapter-by-chapter commentary on this renowned work, Khenpo Pelzang provides a fresh perspective on the role of the teacher; the stages of the path; the view of the Three Jewels; Madhyamika, the basis of transcendent wisdom; and much more.
A Guide to Theological Reflection: A Fresh Approach for Practical Ministry Courses and Theological Field Education
by Jim Wilson Earl WaggonerFeedback and evaluation, both of oneself and by others, are the lifeblood of a successful ministry experience. In A Guide to Theological Reflection, experienced practical ministry professors Jim Wilson and Earl Waggoner introduce the processes and tools of theological reflection for ministry.Effective evaluation includes critique and potential course correction for the honest and willing minister, as well as positive affirmation of how one's desires influence good ministry decisions. A Guide to Theological Reflection introduces tools by which a minister can interact with his or her own thoughts, beliefs, and feelings; external feedback, such as that of a ministry supervisor; and Scripture to inform deep and transformative theological reflection.Designed as a textbook for practical ministry courses and theological field education, A Guide to Theological Reflection can also be used in ministry contexts. It provides guidance for students, ministers-in-training, mentors, and advisors, laying a theoretical foundation for theological reflection and demonstrating step-by-step how to practice it well.
A Guide to The Guide to the Perplexed: A Reader’s Companion to Maimonides’ Masterwork
by Lenn GoodmanIn this volume, noted philosopher Lenn E. Goodman shares the insights gained over a lifetime of pondering the meaning and purpose of Maimonides' celebrated Guide to the Perplexed. Written in the late twelfth century, Maimonides' Guide aims to help religiously committed readers who are alive to the challenges posed by reason and the natural sciences to biblical and rabbinic tradition. Keyed to the new translation and commentary by Lenn E. Goodman and Phillip I. Lieberman, this volume follows Maimonides' life and learning and delves into the text of the Guide, clearly explaining just what Maimonides means by identifying the Talmudic Ma'aseh Bereshit and Ma'aseh Merkavah with physics and metaphysics (to Maimonides, biblical cosmology and theology). Exploring Maimonides' treatments of revelation, religious practice and experience, law and ritual, the problem of evil, and the rational purposes of the commandments, this guide to the Guide explains the tactics Maimonides deployed to ensure that readers not get in over their heads when venturing into philosophical deep waters.
A Guide to Tribes in Indonesia: Anthropological Insights from the Archipelago
by Zulyani HidayahThis encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of the traditions, cultures, kinship norms, and other significant cultural aspects of the tribes, or otherwise named ethnic groups, of Indonesia, by an Indonesian anthropologist. The entries are supported by illustrations drawn by the late author himself, and are also accompanied by maps indicating the geographic locations and distributions of each tribe throughout the vast archipelago. Originally written and published in Bahasa Indonesian, the text has been translated into English and revised to feature up-to-date information. In showcasing the extent of diversity and the distinctiveness of the numerous tribal cultures in Indonesia, the volume presents itself as an important academic reference in Indonesian anthropology and ethnography studies, now finally available to global readership. Intended as a short work of reference, it will be indispensable to students and scholars researching Indonesia from anthropological, sociocultural, and ethnographic perspectives.
A Guide to Zen
by Katsuki SekidaVery few masters of Zen have been writers; very few writers about Zen have been masters. Katsuki Sekida was both. His finest work, Zen Training, remains one of the most comprehensive books on Zen ever written in English. In A Guide to Zen, Marc Allen, a former student of Sekida, presents selections of the original work to produce a beautifully readable, brilliant guide to Zen meditation. Includes a summary of Zen and a complete course in Zen meditation, with specific practices and commentaries on higher states of consciousness and on a classic series of Zen pictures.
A Guide to a Better You: 20 Transformative Questions to Deepen Your Faith and Change Your Life
by ZondervanGrow in your spiritual life and live more like Jesus.A Guide to a Better You includes 20 sections, 50 prompts, and journaling space to help you better understand the Bible, become more like Jesus, and reflect on continued growth in all aspects of your life.What if you could expand your spiritual life and live more like Jesus? Have you wondered how to find ways to grow in all aspects of your faith journey as you become the best version of yourself? A Guide to a Better You is an interactive tool that will help you deepen your faith and guide you toward a more enriching spiritual life. A Guide to a Better You is organized into 20 sections, includes 50 prompts, ample space to write, and bullet journaling pages. The readings focus on questions such as:How can I develop persistence?What does and does not require forgiveness?How do I build connection between generations?How should I handle pressure?How can I take godly criticism?How can I participate in God's work? After reading, you will:identify steps to interpret the Bible.create an authentic and intentional existence in your everyday interactions and routines.make wiser decisions.recognize intentional sins and how you can do better.reflect on how you can continue to grow as a better person in your home life, career, and other areas of your life. If you are seeking a deeper relationship with God and looking for a way you can be part of God's work, A Guide to a Better You is a perfect next step. You can use this complete interactive guide independently or as part of a small group. A Guide to a Better You is also a thoughtful gift you can give to loved ones or friends for birthdays or as a holiday gift.
A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life
by SantidevaIn the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, there is no single treatise more deeply revered or widely practiced than A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life. Composed in the eighth century by the Indian Bodhisattva Santideva, it became an instant classic in the curricula of the Buddhist monastic universities of India, and its renown has grown ever since. Santideva presents methods to harmonize one's life with the Bodhisattva ideal and inspires the reader to cultivate the perfections of the Bodhisattva: generosity, ethics, patience, zeal, meditative concentration, and wisdom.
A Guide to the Buddhist Path
by SangharakshitaAn accessible and enlightening introduction to the basics of Buddhism, based on the numerous lectures given by Sangharakshita. This edition is of the corrected, second edition.
A Guide to the Spiritual Dimension of Care for People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia: More than Body, Brain and Breath
by Albert Jewell'This is a book for those actively engaged in or interested in spiritual ministry to persons with dementia. Shamy draws heavily upon her experience, making this book very personal in its approach. I appreciated this style, feeling that the anecdotes anchor the book in the realm of what can be done rather than the theoretical world of the "maybes". The main concepts of the book, those of spirituality, retained through dementia, and personal worth should be acceptable to people of most world faiths.' - Leveson Newsletter 'This is an important book that has much to offer at a variety of different levels. It ranges from deep philosophical thinking to practical recommendations... a book that should be bought, digested and used frequently.' - Christian Council on Ageing 'Contains valuable material. The passages that attempt a definition of spirituality, and the stories about persons with dementia and how they have been helped to greater well-being, are relevant and excellently done. The spirit of Eileen Shamy shines out from these pages and carries its own message of passionate concern. One of the book's greatest strengths is its stories, which are unfailingly well-told and apposite.' - Ageing and Society Drawing on her years of experience as a clergywoman working with older people in care settings, Eileen Shamy discusses how pastoral work can help to develop holistic care for those suffering from dementia and related conditions - care which involves understanding of their spiritual as well as physical needs. This sensitive and informative book provides guidelines for pastoral visits to people with dementia, showing how to empathise with, understand and support individuals during a visit. Emphasising the importance of retaining dignity and freedom of choice for people with dementia, it also presents practical advice about memory cueing and provides frameworks for leading worship for those with dementia. A useful resource for a variety of people involved in pastoral care with older people, whether professionals or volunteers, this book provides inspiration from a respected author in the field of psychogeriatric care.
A Guide to the Themes from Prepare
by J. Paul NyquistWhat will Christians need most in the days ahead?The themes of Prepare—like hostility, persecution, perseverance, and hope—remain timely to Christians everywhere, as opposition to Christian values is steadily increasing.This study—ideal for groups or individuals—will guide readers in applying Prepare&’s themes in today&’s troubling times. Each chapter consists of two sections:The Issues—brief summaries of key ideas, plus questions to help with further explorationPonder and Discuss—key book quotes worthy of further reflection and applicationToday&’s challenges present a great opportunity to honor Christ as we declare the good news of salvation and demonstrate His compassion to those who oppose us. A Guide to the Themes of Prepare will help you live faithfully, bear witness, and embrace hope, even as the world becomes an increasingly difficult place to live.
A Guide to the Themes from Prepare
by J. Paul NyquistWhat will Christians need most in the days ahead?The themes of Prepare—like hostility, persecution, perseverance, and hope—remain timely to Christians everywhere, as opposition to Christian values is steadily increasing.This study—ideal for groups or individuals—will guide readers in applying Prepare&’s themes in today&’s troubling times. Each chapter consists of two sections:The Issues—brief summaries of key ideas, plus questions to help with further explorationPonder and Discuss—key book quotes worthy of further reflection and applicationToday&’s challenges present a great opportunity to honor Christ as we declare the good news of salvation and demonstrate His compassion to those who oppose us. A Guide to the Themes of Prepare will help you live faithfully, bear witness, and embrace hope, even as the world becomes an increasingly difficult place to live.
A Guide to the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva
by Ngawang Tenzin NorbuA fresh translation and commentary to Tibet's most famous text on living like a bodhisattvaWho are bodhisattvas and what do they practice? In the fourteenth century, the Tibetan Buddhist master Gyalse Tokmé Zangpo answered these questions in a now classic teaching called the Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva. This text, consisting of inspiring verses distilling the entire Mahayana path of compassion, continues to inspire modern-day Buddhist masters, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama.One of the most important commentaries on the Thirty-Seven Practices is by the twentieth-century master Dzatrul Ngawang Tenzin Norbu, known as the Buddha of Dza Rongphu, and is translated here along with associated meditation instructions for the first time. Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, who requested this translation by Christopher Stagg, provides an informative overview to the history of the text and commentary, introducing the reader to the world of one of Tibet's most widely studied texts.
A Guide to the Zohar (The Zohar: Pritzker Edition #20)
by Arthur GreenThe Zohar is the great medieval compendium of Jewish esoteric and mystical teaching, and the basis of the kabbalistic faith. It is, however, a notoriously difficult text, full of hidden codes, concealed meanings, obscure symbols, and ecstatic expression. This illuminating study, based upon the last several decades of modern Zohar scholarship, unravels the historical and intellectual origins of this rich text and provides an excellent introduction to its themes, complex symbolism, narrative structure, and language. A Guide to the Zohar is thus an invaluable companion to the Zohar itself, as well as a useful resource for scholars and students interested in mystical literature, particularly that of the west, from the Middle Ages to the present.
A Guidebook to Prayer: 24 Ways to Walk with God
by MaryKate Morsedraws us to experience love and to be loveincreases our faithexpands our vision of Godhelps us grow in self-understandinggives us perspective on life and death
A Guidebook to Waking the Dead: Embracing the Life God Has for You
by John EldredgeIn his book Waking the Dead, best-selling author John Eldredge reveals that things are not what they seem; this is a world at war; and you have a crucial role to play. In this guidebook, Eldredge takes you even deeper into the hidden meanings of this world-giving you the courage to rise up and reclaim your heart as you fight for the hearts and souls of others.Packed with questions, stories, and discussion topics, you'll discover the glory of a heart fully alive through features such as:Big Ideas-thought-provoking concepts that will challenge you to grow daily and excel as a cherished child of God;Mythic Parables-classic stories from Scripture as well as fairy tales, old and new; andHeart Monitors-barometers for evaluating your own feelings, struggles, and passions.No matter what you've known so far, Eldredge insists, "There is more available with God. There is so much more."
A Guided Tour of Hell: A Graphic Memoir
by Samuel Bercholz Pema Namdol ThayeTake a trip through the realms of hell with a man whose temporary visitor's pass gave him a horrifying--and enlightening--preview of its torments. This true account of Sam Bercholz's near-death experience has more in common with Dante's Inferno than it does with any of the popular feel-good stories of what happens when we die. In the aftermath of heart surgery, Sam, a longtime Buddhist practitioner and teacher, is surprised to find himself in the lowest realms of karmic rebirth, where he is sent to gain insight into human suffering. Under the guidance of a luminous being, Sam's encounters with a series of hell-beings trapped in repetitious rounds of misery and delusion reveal to him how an individual's own habits of fiery hatred and icy disdain, of grasping desire and nihilistic ennui, are the source of horrific agonies that pound consciousness for seemingly endless cycles of time. Comforted by the compassion of a winged goddess and sustained by the kindness of his Buddhist teachers, Sam eventually emerges from his ordeal with renewed faith that even the worst hell contains the seed of wakefulness. His story is offered, along with the modernist illustrations of a master of Tibetan sacred arts, in order to share what can be learned about awakening from our own self-created hells and helping others to find relief and liberation from theirs.
A Gwen Marcey Collection: A Cry from the Dust, The Bones Will Speak, When Death Draws Near (A Gwen Marcey Novel)
by Carrie Stuart ParksA Cry from the Dust When renowned forensic artist Gwen Marcey is recruited to reconstruct the faces of recently unearthed victims at Mountain Meadows, she isn’t expecting more than an interesting gig . . . and a break from her own hectic life. But when Gwen stumbles on the ritualized murder of a young college student, her work on the massacre takes on a terrifying new aspect, and research quickly becomes a race against modern-day fundamentalist terror. The Bones Will Speak A killer with a penchant for torture has taken notice of forensic expert Gwen Marcey . . . and her daughter. When Death Draws Near Death has always been part of Gwen Marcey’s job. But when faced with her own mortality, everything takes on a different hue.