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Hungry For Worship: Challenges And Solutions For Today's Church
by Ed Stetzer Mike Harland Frank S. Page L. Lavon GrayHungry for Worship takes a provocative look at ten specific worship challenges facing churches--regardless of church size--over the next decade. Through a balance of historical perspective, theological truth, and practical experience, pastor Frank Page and associate music dean L. Lavon Gray encourage pastors and those responsible for leading worship to evaluate their worship in light of these challenges. With these practical ideas, pastors and worship leaders can ensure their church is positioned to weather the changes of pop culture and experience healthy worship.
Hungry Ghosts
by Andy RotmanClassical stories and depictions of hungry ghosts not only tell us a great deal about Buddhism in the ancient world—they also speak to the modern human condition.The realm of hungry ghosts is one of the unfortunate realms of rebirth in the Buddhist cycle of existence, and those reborn there are said to have led lives consumed by greed and spite. Hungry ghosts are often described as having enormous stomachs and tiny mouths, forever thwarted in their search for food. One of the earliest sources about hungry ghosts is the ten stories about them in the Avadanasataka (One Hundred Stories), a Buddhist scripture from the early centuries of the Common Era, and these ten stories are elegantly translated in this volume. These hungry ghosts know the error of their ways, and they sometimes appear among humans, like the ghosts that haunt Ebenezer Scrooge, as augurs of what may await. Their bodies trigger disgust, but their aim is to inspire in us a disgust with the human thoughts that lead to such wretched bodies. Hungry-ghost stories are meant to shock us out of our complacency. Artistic depictions of the travails of hungry ghosts are found throughout the Buddhist world, and Hungry Ghosts reproduces some of the best examples with detailed descriptions. The volume also begins with a meditation on meanness (matsarya), the mental state that engenders rebirth as a hungry ghost. We discover how the understanding of miserliness, cruelty, and bad faith found in the stories illuminates the human condition, offering insight and inspiring compassion for readers both in ancient times and in the world today.
Hungry Hearts
by Anzia YezierskaIn stories that draw heavily on her own life, Anzia Yezierska (1880-1970) portrays the immigrant's struggle to become a "real" American. Set mostly on New York's Lower East Side, the stories brilliantly evoke crowded streets, shabby tenements, poverty, and ethnic prejudice. These stories are still relevant today, except the ethnic backgrounds are Latino and Asian.
Hungry Hearts: And Other Stories
by Anzia YezierskaA collection of ten short stories portraying immigrant life in 1920s New York City by the acclaimed Jewish American author of Bread Givers. Anzia Yezierska, known as the &“Cinderella of the Tenements,&” calls upon her own background as a child of immigrants who worked in sweatshops on Manhattan&’s Lower East Side to bring to life stories of women struggling to survive in similar circumstances. From a hardworking woman who becomes the target of her children&’s scorn and indifference when they find success to the young mother and her family who are subjected to humiliating rules and circumstances when offered a vacation in the country, these are tales of women who strive, dream, and fight to hold on to their dignity and identity in a harsh reality. &“Coping with scholarly dependents and chiseling landlords, chafed by the class system, ravenous for learning and desperate for beauty, Anzia Yezierska&’s protagonists have emotions they express in great, big, attention-getting gestures. . . . Louis B. Mayer was so taken by Yezierska&’s stories he brought her to Hollywood: The film adapted from Hungry Hearts is about as loud as silent cinema gets.&” —Tablet, &“101 Great Jewish Books&” &“Poverty makes no one eloquent, and lack of opportunity to learn leaves its scars. Yezierska, despite her literary faults, is a remarkable writer, a recorder of a history that still is attached to us, that still follows us like a shadow.&” —The Los Angeles Times &“These stories . . . are, in fact, slices of life as much as fiction, in that tradition of American social realism which harks back to Dreiser.&” —The Irish Times
Hungry Hearts: Stories of the Jewish-American Immigrant Experience
by Anzia Yezierska"An intimate glimpse into the lives of Jewish immigrants in the early 1900's." -- Jefferson State Community CollegeTen tales by a Jewish-American author of the early twentieth century offer timeless depictions of immigrants' struggles and dreams. Set in New York City's teeming Lower East Side, this lost masterpiece provides rich psychological portraits of mothers, daughters, and sisters as they attempt to find places in the New World. During her early childhood, Anzia Yezierska (c. 1880-1970) emigrated from Poland to New York City, where she worked in sweatshops by day and studied English at night. She drew upon her own experiences to write these stories as well as novels and screenplays focusing on issues of acculturation and assimilation. Hungry Hearts, which originally appeared in 1920, inspired a popular film and holds the historic distinction of being the first publication by a Jewish-American woman writer.
Hungry Spring and Ordinary Song: Collected Poems (an autobiography of sorts) (Paraclete Poetry)
by Phyllis Tickle"I think that Phyllis was a poet first and foremost, before anything else. Here she has attentively gathered all of the poems she wished to preserve from the last half century. A handful of them were written in the last few years. This book should surprise a lot of people. It honestly leaves me breathless."—Jon M. Sweeney, editor of Phyllis Tickle: Essential Spiritual Writings (Orbis), and author of the biography, Phyllis Tickle (forthcoming)
Hungry for God: Hearing God's Voice in the Ordinary and the Everyday
by Margaret FeinbergIn your heart you feel the longing—an emptiness that can’t be satisfied by food, or friendships, or entertainment, or success, or anything this world can offer. Only God can fill the void. More than you know, you hunger for God. In Hungry for God, critically acclaimed author Margaret Feinberg puts you in touch with your desire for intimacy with your Creator and what it takes to find fulfillment. Feinberg writes, “The sound of his voice is spiritual nourishment, his voice a banquet for my soul—every syllable a tasty morsel, every expression flavored with love.” With rare insight into the Scriptures, human nature, and the heart of God, Feinberg invites you to discover the ways in which God speaks to you not from the top of some holy mountain, but in the midst of your everyday affairs. Learning to hear God’s voice isn’t as much a destination as it is a journey, and if you travel far enough, you’ll find yourself abiding in the presence of God. Passionate, honest, and filled with wisdom and inspiration, Hungry for God will help you cultivate the holy intimacy your spirit craves.
Hungry for Happiness, Revised and Updated: Stop Emotional Eating & Start Loving Yourself
by Samantha SkellyBreak free of the binge eating cycle and heal your relationship with your body by tapping into your intuition through meditation, breathwork, and journaling.WITH A FOREWORD BY NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR, LISA NICHOLSYOU KNOW IT IN YOUR HEART: It's time to break free of the cycle of emotional eating-from calorie restriction and bingeing-to become who you were designed to be. It's time to stop using food numb your pain and begin listening inward to your body's wisdom, to your highest self. Reconnect with your intuition, embrace your body, and heal your relationship with food with this practical and heart-centered guide-now completely revised and updated.Inspired by her personal journey from struggling dieter to self-love activist, Samantha Skelly's Hungry for Happiness workshops have helped thousands of women end their battles with emotional eating. This book isfilled with her relatable stories paired with journal exercises, mindset-shifts, meditations, and breathwork practices created to help you map your personal path toward feeling whole, healed, and happy.
Hunt & Blackstock 3 in 1 - Note, Pearl, Covenant Child
by Angela HuntNote, Pearl and Covenant Child is authored by Angela Hunt and bundled into a 3-in-1 collection.
Hunted at Christmas (Amish Country Justice #17)
by Dana R. LynnWanted by a bounty hunter. Chased by a killer. When single mother Addison Johnson is attacked by a hit man, she learns there&’s a price on her head. And Isaiah Bender—the bounty hunter hired to track her down for crimes she didn&’t commit—is her only hope for survival. Protecting Addison and her young son from armed assailants means seeking refuge in Amish country. But when their holiday hideout is discovered, can he clear an innocent woman&’s name and keep her alive?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Amish Country Justice Book 1: Plain TargetBook 2: Plain RetributionBook 3: Amish Christmas AbductionBook 4: Amish Country AmbushBook 5: Amish Christmas EmergencyBook 6: Guarding the Amish MidwifeBook 7: Hidden in Amish CountryBook 8: Plain RefugeBook 9: Deadly Amish ReunionBook 10: Amish Country ThreatsBook 11: Covert Amish InvestigationBook 12: Amish Christmas EscapeBook 13: Amish Cradle ConspiracyBook 14: Her Secret Amish PastBook 15: Crime Scene WitnessBook 16: Hidden Amish TargetBook 17: Hunted at Christmas
Hunted at the Hideaway
by Jennifer BrownA brutal blizzard. A vengeful attacker.And nowhere to hide… For Natalie Marlowe, her mountain lodge is a desperately needed refuge. And new guest Gabriel Neesom is as reassuring as he is outgoing. But when a blizzard strikes, a man who once nearly killed Natalie turns the lodge into a hunting ground. Cut off, trapped and on the run, Natalie and Gabriel must confront their hidden fears—and live through the merciless night…
Hunted by a Killer
by Laurie WinterIs she the pursuer… Or the pursued? When a body was found at the edge of the bayou, police detective Charlotte Reid knew the serial killer who murdered her sister was back. And if she didn&’t stop him, he&’d kill again. FBI special agent Austin Walsh insisted Charlotte couldn&’t do it on her own. But then the murderer gave Charlotte a deadly challenge—catch him, or she&’d be his next victim…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Hunted by the Mob
by Elisabeth ReesAn FBI agent in the crosshairs…with a bounty on her head.An assignment turns deadly when FBI agent Goldie Simmons is forced to kill to protect her witness…and has a hit placed on her in retaliation. Now instead of working the case, she’s under the protection of fellow agent Zeke Miller, her long-lost childhood sweetheart. And learning to trust him again is her only hope of staying alive.
Hunted for Christmas
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonIt’s a chilling Christmas in Wyoming when an agent running for his life is taken in by a beautiful veterinarian in this suspenseful holiday romance.A mole has framed undercover DEA agent Rogan McNally, and now his own agency and the drug cartel he infiltrated are after him. Hiding out in the mountains of Wyoming, he’ll need to keep ahead of his pursuers while surviving the harsh winter.But when Rogan is wounded just as a snowstorm hits, he needs to take the nearest shelter he can find . . . a rural barn belonging to veterinarian Trina Lopez. Saving Rogan’s life puts Trina in the crosshairs. Now both of them are on the run—and in need of a Christmas miracle.
Hunted for the Holidays
by Deena AlexanderKeeping out of sight is the only way to stay alive. When Shae Evans spots a familiar face at a Christmas pageant, she knows her witness-protection cover has been blown. Six years ago, her testimony put a crime boss away for life, but his vengeful son never stopped looking for her. Fleeing with her daughter, Shae accepts protection from former FBI agent Mason Payne—her child&’s secret father. Now they&’re only seconds ahead of the ruthless crime family who want Shae silenced forever. With threats everywhere, will they live to see the New Year?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Hunted in Alaska
by Jill Elizabeth NelsonGunmen in pursuit… And the ruthless wilderness is the only refuge. No legitimate plane should be near Hayley Brent&’s remote Alaskan cabin this time of year—and her fears are confirmed when gunshots fly her way. When one of the weapon-smugglers on board claims to be an undercover ATF agent, Hayley must decide fast whether she believes him because with vicious pursuers and a blizzard closing in, Sean O&’Keefe may be her only hope of surviving…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Hunted in the Forest (Forest Ranger Rescuers)
by Kerry JohnsonOn the run…with his child&’s life hanging in the balance. Caught in a hail of gunfire, FBI agent Eli Buchanan&’s only thought is to protect his five-year-old daughter. With no other option left, he turns to his ex-girlfriend, US Forest Service ranger Molly Calhoun, for help. Together, they flee into the Pennsylvania wilderness, but the cybercriminal targeting them is hot on their trail. As they navigate the dangers of the wild, Eli and Molly must put aside their past and team up to ensure Skylar&’s safety. Will they be able to outsmart their pursuer, or will they become his next victims?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Forest Ranger Rescuers Book 1: Hunted in the Forest
Hunted in the Mountains
by Addie EllisWith nowhere to turn… the wilderness is the only escape route. When a scared boy appears on her doorstep, Julia Fay has no time for questions before they&’re chased into the woods by armed assailants. Former navy SEAL Troy Walker subdues their attackers, but young Jake insists the police can&’t be trusted. Now three strangers are on the run together. Can Julia and Troy protect a child against the unknown…when the truth could get them killed?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Hunted in the Wilderness
by Kellie VanHornProtecting the evidence means facing down assassins and an unforgiving wilderness… Framed for murder and corporate espionage, future aerotech company CEO Haley Whitcombe flees in her plane with a camera full of evidence that could clear her name—until she&’s shot out of the sky. Now trapped in North Cascades National Park, her survival in the wilderness depends on park ranger Ezra Dalton. Yet escaping the wild will mean nothing if they can&’t outrun their merciless hunters…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Hunted on the Trail (Security Hounds Investigations)
by Dana MentinkA killer out for vengeance… but this bloodhound has his scent. Ambushed by sudden gunfire, former cop Stephanie Wolfe realizes the tracking competition she entered with her bloodhound is a setup. An escaped fugitive has lured her into the remote wilderness to exact his deadly revenge. And her ex-boyfriend, bounty hunter Vance Silverton, has fallen into the fatal trap, too. Now cut off from civilization with only minimal supplies and their two dogs, the pair must depend on each other to survive. But with a treacherous storm approaching, it&’s not only a cold-blooded killer they&’ll have to escape.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Security Hounds Investigations Book 1: Tracking the TruthBook 2: Fugitive SearchBook 3: Hunted on the Trail
Hunted: Predation and Pentecostalism in Guatemala (Class 200: New Studies in Religion)
by Kevin Lewis O'Neill“It’s not a process,” one pastor insisted, “rehabilitation is a miracle.” In the face of addiction and few state resources, Pentecostal pastors in Guatemala City are fighting what they understand to be a major crisis. Yet the treatment centers they operate produce this miracle of rehabilitation through extraordinary means: captivity. These men of faith snatch drug users off the streets, often at the request of family members, and then lock them up inside their centers for months, sometimes years. Hunted is based on more than ten years of fieldwork among these centers and the drug users that populate them. Over time, as Kevin Lewis O’Neill engaged both those in treatment and those who surveilled them, he grew increasingly concerned that he, too, had become a hunter, albeit one snatching up information. This thoughtful, intense book will reframe the arc of redemption we so often associate with drug rehabilitation, painting instead a seemingly endless cycle of hunt, capture, and release.
Hunter's Bride
by Marta PerryBE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR...Thanks to one little white lie, Chloe Caldwell’s family believed she was dating her handsome boss, and they’d just invited Luke Hunter to a family celebration. Chloe intended to set the record straight. Until Luke handed her plane tickets for two...and it looked as if her prayers had been answered.But being back with her family and their homespun values made Chloe question what she wanted in life. Especially when she learned Luke’s real reasons for coming. And it wasn’t until she glimpsed the loving man this hard-edged executive could be that Chloe discerned God’s plan. Could He now help her guide Luke back to his faith-and into her loving arms?
Hunter's Bride & A Mother's Wish
by Marta PerryHunter’s BrideDue to a little misunderstanding spinning out of control, Chloe Caldwell’s family now thinks her boss, Luke Hunter, is her fiancé. Luckily, the handsome executive is willing to play the part for reasons of his own. He never dreamed a woman, a family and the faith he left long ago would change everything….A Mother’s WishWhen Caldwell Cove’s favorite lost son Matt Caldwell returns home, Sarah Reed discovers her newspaper has a silent partner. A widow with four rambunctious children, she isn’t sure if this cynical journalist will ruin her—or be the answer to her unspoken prayers.
Hunter: A Novel
by James Byron HugginsA skilled tracker must take down a science experiment gone wrong in the Alaskan wilderness in this thriller from the bestselling author of Dark Visions. In an experiment to extend human life, scientists accidentally tap into the deepest recesses of the human mind and unleash a force that might well be a terrible curse. For in their desire to use a power they did not understand, they unintentionally unleash a force that will spell the end of Mankind if it cannot be destroyed. Now an infected creature is loose in the Alaskan wilderness, and the America military is forced to ask the world&’s greatest tracker, Nathaniel Hunter, to locate the beast and destroy it before it reaches a populated area. Hunter can track anything, anywhere, anytime. But he is both horrified and shocked as he begins to follow the creature&’s bloody path leading directly toward a city. For the beast is both more powerful and more merciless than any animal Hunter has tracked before. In fact, it seems to embody the most ancient and darkest heart of Man—a power that Mankind has always feared as the greatest Beast of Prey. And as Hunter closes on the beast and the final, bloody battle approaches, he frantically realizes that the scientists may have succeeded all too well in their experiment to extend human life for it may have become unkillable…. Praise for Hunter &“Huggins pacing is nonstop; his visual imagination is so compelling….Pure entertainment.&”—Publishers Weekly
Hunting Hope: Dig Through the Darkness to Find the Light
by Nika MaplesWhen you can't see any hope in a season of difficulty, hunt for it by holding onto God's character and letting Him develop your own.