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Happy: LGBTQ+ Experiences of Australian Pentecostal-Charismatic Christianity (Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies)
by Mark JenningsThis book relates the unique experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) people in Australian Pentecostal-Charismatic Christian churches. Grounded in the theoretical contributions of Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, Lewis Coser, and others, the book exposes the discursive ‘battleground’ over the ‘truth’ of sex which underlies the participants’ stories. These rich and complex narratives reveal the stakes of this conflict, manifested in ‘the line’ – a barrier restricting out LGBTQ+ people from full participation in ministry and service. Although some participants related stories of supportive—if typically conservative—congregations where they felt able to live out an authentic, integrated faith, others found they could only leave their formerly close and supportive communities behind, ‘counter-rejecting’ the churches and often the faith that they felt had rejected them.
Happy Lies: How a Movement You (Probably) Never Heard Of Shaped Our Self-Obsessed World
by null Melissa DoughertyIn this groundbreaking book, popular apologist Melissa Dougherty helps us understand how our society got to be so toxically subjective, why endless positivity is inherently destructive, and how we can live with faithful truth and genuine love in these self-obsessed times.Melissa Dougherty skillfully diagnoses the issue and provides the cure: the authentic and life-giving truth of the Christian worldview. - Wesley HuffHave you ever wondered how we ended up in a world where personal feelings could become the authority for reality? Or why so many of us are on a relentless pursuit for happiness yet somehow feel more exhausted and sadder than ever? You're not alone.Melissa deftly traces the roots of today's social chaos back to a little-known (but very influential) 1800s philosophy known as New Thought. A former follower of its teachings, Melissa provides clarity and compassion mixed with a dash of loving snark as she exposes New Thought's deceptions and its many concerning tendrils within the church and our "self-help" culture.You'll be shocked, grieved, and encouraged as you learn:How you can experience true freedom, hope, and peace instead of the world's counterfeitsHow an anti-God ideology so easily hijacked Christian-sounding ideasWhy thinking positively is entirely different from the unbiblical and burdensome "positive thought" movementWhy fake "authenticity" short-circuits real redemptionHow understanding the New Thought mindset can help us share our faith more effectively Uncover a dangerous ideology that nearly everyone has met, yet few of us can name, in order to better understand our culture and joyfully live faithful to the gospel that is so much better than our world's Happy Lies.
The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley
by Courtney WalshShe&’s out to prove that there&’s no such thing as choosing happiness.Isadora Bentley follows the rules. Isadora Bentley likes things just so. Isadora Bentley believes that happiness is something that flat-out doesn&’t exist in her life—and never will.As a university researcher, Isadora keeps to herself as much as possible. She avoids the students she&’s supposed to befriend and mentor. She stays away from her neighbors and lives her own quiet, organized life in her own quiet, organized apartment. And she will never get involved in a romantic relationship again—especially with another academic. It will be just Isadora and her research. Forever.But on her thirtieth birthday, Isadora does something completely out of character. The young woman who never does anything &“on a whim&” makes an impulse purchase of a magazine featuring a silly article detailing &“Thirty-One Ways to Be Happy&”—which includes everything from smiling at strangers to exercising for endorphins to giving in to your chocolate cravings. Isadora decides to create her own secret research project—proving the writer of the ridiculous piece wrong.As Isadora gets deeper into her research—and meets a handsome professor along the way—she&’s stunned to discover that maybe, just maybe, she&’s proving herself wrong. Perhaps there&’s actually something to this happiness concept, and possibly there&’s something to be said for loosening up and letting life take you somewhere . . . happy.Christian women&’s fictionStand-alone novelBook length: 100,000 wordsPerfect for fans of Rachel Linden, Gail Honeyman, and Linda HolmesIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Happy Me, Happy You
by Serge Kahili KingThis exuberant guide is special among the many books on relationships because of Serge King's seasoned perspective as a master Huna shaman and alternative healer. "The problem between two people is never a 'relationship' that isn't working," he says. "It is always that one or both of them don't know how to relate in a better way. The real problem is behavioral, and it's easier to change behavior than to change an abstraction called a 'relationship.'" King teaches the best methods for creating healthier relationships of all kinds-with family members, friends, lovers and spouses, and the rest of the world as well as with our own body, mind, and spirit.In a warm, conversational style, he shows us how to shift our behavior using holistic techniques based on his shamanistic understanding of consciousness. He also gives the antidotes for specific relationship problems caused by such feelings as fear, anger, and alienation. "Many people spend their entire lives seeking to know the rules of the universe," he says, "so I've decided to save them a lot of time by giving them out now, for free. The better we understand these rules the easier it will be for us to grow, to heal, and to have a good time."
The Happy Medium: My Psychic Life
by Colin FryAs one of Britain's leading psychic mediums, Colin Fry has helped countless people find peace and inspiration during the darkest and most challenging times of their lives. But he too has faced enormous personal obstacles, from serious illness to deep financial troubles, from emotional heartbreak to professional turmoil. He explains how his great-grandmother and his grandmother also had the gift of communicating with the Other Side, but paid a tragic price for their abilities...how he himself suffered a stroke in his late 20s...how he nursed his adopted brother through terminal illness...how he struggled to 'come out', and suffered in a 22-year relationship...how financial problems could have ended his career, but taught him priceless lessons instead.In this remarkable autobiography, Colin explains how he has overcome the greatest tests of his life - and the part the spirit world has played in helping him. In typically honest and entertaining style, he also shows how he has used the lessons he has learned to shine a positive light on other people's lives. Full of honesty, revelation, wisdom and humour, it's a book that will engage, entertain and move all who read it. It's the story Colin has waited his whole life to tell. It's the true story of the Happy Medium...
The Happy Medium: Life Lessons from the Other Side
by Kim RussoThe world-famous medium and star of Lifetime Movie Network’s #1 rated show The Haunting Of . . . tells her story, shares some astonishing, never-before-revealed details of her celebrity readings, and teaches you how to harness your own energy and access the world beyond our own.When she was nine years old, Kim Russo discovered she had an amazing gift—she could communicate with the dead. Deeply skeptical, she denied her talent for years. But as she gradually reconciled her ability with her religious beliefs, Kim embraced who she is—and ultimately accepted her soul’s mission as a voice for the spirit world.Known as the “Happy Medium” for her authenticity, warmth, and her honest, positive readings, Kim has helped people from all walks of life to connect with those who have passed on. Now, this world-renowned medium demystifies the world of the dead for everyone. The key to understanding, she contends, is energy, which cannot be destroyed.The Happy Medium interweaves experiences from Kim's life with some of the best, most astounding behind-the-scenes stories of her celebrity readings from episodes of her Lifetime show, The Haunting Of . . . . In addition, she gives you the tools to access the energy that is all around us, including the experiments and lessons she uses in many of her sold-out appearances and courses around the world.Following her mantra, “Let them lead you,” Kim shows you how to let the world of the dead guide you to greater understanding of life’s biggest questions.
Happy Moments: How to Create Experiences You’ll Remember for a Lifetime
by Meik Wiking'Meik's new book will change the way you think' Dr Rangan Chatterjee___________________________________________________________________________From the same author that brought us The Little Book of Hygge, this book reveals the secret to filling your life with happy moments, and how to remember them for ever.Happy memories don't have to be reserved for big life events. Drawing on global surveys, behavioural science experiments and data gathered by The Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Meik is here to show how we can we can turn ordinary experiences into something extraordinary.Whether it's eating dinner at the table rather than in front of the TV, exploring a new part of your neighbourhood, or planning how you're going to celebrate your small wins, this book will help you find the magic in the every day, and create memories you will cherish forever.PRE-ORDER THE HYGGE HOME, THE NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LITTLE BOOK OF HYGGE
Happy Parents, Happy Kids: Parenting Advice for the Twenty-First Century
by Daisaku IkedaWhat are the keys to raising happy and healthy children? First and foremost are the life force, wisdom, and love of the parents. Happy Parents, Happy Kids will give all parents essential guidance to develop themselves as they face the challenges and worries of raising the next generation. The SGI president’s warm and broad-minded advice will serve as reliable guideposts as mothers and fathers seek to build happy families. Topics include: * Respecting each child’s individuality * Dealing with delinquency * The importance of parents changing themselves first * How best to discipline * School and studies * Contributing to society
Happy Princess (Carmen Browne #5)
by Stephanie Perry MooreGrowing up in a family of five as an energetic preteen, Carmen Browne is determined to live her life to please God. So far we followed Carmen as she began to face both major and minor life issues such as an unexpected family move, her big brother's search for his birth family, and the tragedy of domestic violence. As she learns to trust God to work all things out for good, Carmen learns a lot about herself, too: being popular doesn't guarantee you true friends, being honest up front saves a lot of hurt, and sometimes self-confidence is just bossiness in disguise.Now in this fifth and final volume of the popular series, Carmen begins to face the uncharted waters of adolescence. She discovers that her changing moods and growing body bring a brand new set of challenges to her life.
Happy Princess (Carmen Browne #5)
by Stephanie Perry MooreGrowing up in a family of five as an energetic preteen, Carmen Browne is determined to live her life to please God. So far we followed Carmen as she began to face both major and minor life issues such as an unexpected family move, her big brother's search for his birth family, and the tragedy of domestic violence. As she learns to trust God to work all things out for good, Carmen learns a lot about herself, too: being popular doesn't guarantee you true friends, being honest up front saves a lot of hurt, and sometimes self-confidence is just bossiness in disguise.Now in this fifth and final volume of the popular series, Carmen begins to face the uncharted waters of adolescence. She discovers that her changing moods and growing body bring a brand new set of challenges to her life.
Happy Tails: Inspirational Stories for Dog's Best Friend
by Linda WinnLet man's best friend guide you into deeper relationship with our greatest Friend. We love our dogs! They teach us so much about unconditional love-they provide companionship and loyalty no matter the condition of our hearts and lives. In Happy Tails, Linda Winn shares inspirational dog stories of rescue and redemption that parallel the never-ending love God has for you. Each devotional story includes Scripture, quotations, and takeaway thoughts or prayers. It's the ideal companion book for dog lovers everywhere!
Happy to Be Me!
by R. W. Alley Christine A Adams Robert J. ButchHelping children develop good self-esteem means helping them simply be themselves. It means letting them know how loved and cherished they are--just because of who they are. The elfin friends in this colorful book lead the young reader through a process of self-discovery: exploring uniqueness, building a healthy self-image, and preparing for challenging situations. Every child in the world is special, gifted, and wonderful. And each one deserves to feel "happy to be me"! This honest and upbeat book will bring real help and understanding.
The Happy Wives Club: One Woman's Worldwide Search For The Secrets Of A Great Marriage
by Fawn WeaverFawn Weaver was a happily married woman running a successful business-and then something happened. Maybe it was divorce rate reports on the evening news, The Real Housewives of Orange County, or any daytime talk show where husbands and wives dramatically reveal their betrayals. Everywhere she looked, Fawn saw negative portrayals of marriage dominating the airwaves and dooming everyone to failure. Looking at Keith, the love of her life, she knew that wasn't true. She was determined to find and connect with women just like her-happy and optimistic about marriage, deeply in love with her spouse, and committed to building a strong marriage that stands the test of time. On a whim, she started the blog HappyWivesClub. com and sent the link to a few of new friends. What started as a casual invitation to five women exploded into an international online club with 150,000 members in more than 100 countries. Happy Wives Club is Fawn's journey across the world to meet her friends and discover what makes their marriages great. Join her on this exciting, exotic trip across six continents and through more than eighteen cities. Walk the streets of Mauritius, the historic ruins in Italy, and the vistas of New Zealand and Australia. Go from Cape Town to London, Manila to Buenos Aires, Winnipeg to Zagreb. Along the way, you will meet everyday women whose marriage secrets span cultures. You will hear their stories, witness their love, and be inspired by the proof that happy, healthy marriages do exist-and yours can be one of them!It turns out great marriages are all around us-when we look for them. Go on a trip with Fawn and learn the best marriage secrets the world has to offer.
The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery That Holds the Secret of America's Future
by Jonathan CahnIs it possible that there exists an ancient mystery that holds the secret of America's future? That this mystery lies behind everything from 9/11 to the collapse of the global economy? That ancient harbingers of judgment are now manifesting in America? That God is sending America a prophetic message of what is yet to come?
The Harbinger Companion With Study Guide: Decode the Mysteries and Respond to the Call that Can Change America's Future—and Yours
by Jonathan CahnNow You Can Go Deeper Into the Ancient Mystery That Holds the Secret of America&’s Future and Yours The New York Times best seller The Harbinger now has an indispensable companion that will enable you to go deeper into the prophetic revelations and decode the mysteries that have caused a stir throughout the nation. The Harbinger Companion With Study Guide includes a full study guide, special bonus features, articles, maps, illustrations, photographs of the actual harbingers, and more! The Harbinger Companion With Study Guide includes such special features as:Teachings, insights, and revelations into each of mysteries in The HarbingerPhotographs of each of the Nine Harbingers and illustrations of each mysteryThe supernatural story behind The Harbinger (and the mysterious man in the airport)A thirteen-week study guide for group, class, church, or individual study with: Detailed teaching – with the biblical and historical context and backgroundExploration – in-depth study questions for individuals, groups, or churchesApplication – that can change your life and your worldThe mystery of the seals (and the actual real &“Seal Behind the Seals&”) A guided walking tour of the actual harbingers (with maps and locations)The most often asked questions surrounding The Harbinger, including: Who is the prophet? (the identity of the book&’s most mysterious figure)Who is Nouriel?Who is Jonathan Cahn?Where is America in end-time prophecy?What does the future hold?In The Harbinger Jonathan Cahn sounded the alarm with a prophetic wake-up call for America, the world, and the future. With this powerful companion guide you won&’t miss any of the mysteries it reveals!
The Harbinger II: The Return
by Jonathan CahnThe Harbinger II will open up the mysteries of the Watchmen, the Half Moon, the Day of Tammuz, the Parchment in the Ruins, the Tree, the Inscription, the Image, the Eastern Gate, and much, much more. It will ultimately lead to mysteries concerning the future, which include the Window, the Island, the Other Mystery Ground, and the Prophecy. <p><p> As with The Harbinger, the revelations of The Harbinger II are completely real and manifesting in the events of our times. And as with the first book, the mysteries are revealed through a narrative. So, The Harbinger II will bring the return of Nouriel, Ana Goren, and the mysterious figure known as “the prophet.” The prophet will now take up the revelation where he left off and open mysteries as stunning and mind-blowing as in the first book. <p> The mysteries will be opened up, as in the prophet’s first appearance, through the giving of ancient seals, but also in dreams and through a little girl as mysterious as the prophet. In The Harbinger II you will be taken on an epic journey from the shores of New England, to the steps of the Supreme Court, to the towering heights of a Manhattan skyscraper, to a boat on the Hudson River, even to the White House and the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. One thing is for certain: when you finish reading The Harbinger II, you will never see the world the same again. <p> <b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Harbinger of Hope: A Startling Revelation of God’s Provision for You
by Robin McMillanYour Spirit Will Be RevivedPastor Robin McMillan was praying through Psalm 91 when the Lord showed him a series of five wagons. As he asked about their significance, Robin discovered the wagons were related to Joseph’s story in the book of Genesis and each wagon contained a specific, hidden message—a forerunner of hope for our time. Harbinger of Hope delivers this timely message to help us all believe once again in God’s provision and goodness.The five wagons represent:Deliverance from what we deserveDeliverance from criticismProvisionHopeNew visionJust as Jacob lamented the loss of his beloved son Joseph, many believers have lamented the current state of the world. And just as Jacob would one day be shocked and delighted to discover his son was still alive and well, the modern church will be encouraged by this surprising message—and be revived.
The Harbor of His Arms (Safe Harbor #1)
by Lynn BulockEver since Holly Douglas’s husband had been killed, she and her twin sons had lived on borrowed time. Now her husband’s killer was back on the streets—and investigator Alex Wilkins was the only man she could count on to protect her. Accustomed to burning the candle at both ends, Holly soon found her burden eased by Alex. But as she began to let him into her life—and her heart—his piercing eyes soon saw more than she intended as he unmasked her most closely guarded secret. A secret at odds with her strong faith. And Holly was praying to God for the strength to trust in the newfound love she’d found in the harbor of Alex’s embrace.
Harbor of the Heart (Thomas Kinkade's Angel Island #5)
by Katherine SpencerLike the seashells that show up on the beaches, the people of Angel Island arrive from many places and with varied pasts. Yet they all find a safe harbor there...and the gift of hope. Liza Martin and Daniel Merritt are closer than ever. She alone knows that he gave up his medical practice because he blamed himself for endangering a patient. But she is completely shocked to hear that Daniel is now considering returning to a medical career...which may mean leaving Angel Island--and Liza. Daniel struggles to make this decision, but they are both put to the test when a sailor wrecks his boat in a vicious storm. Liza witnesses Daniel's medical skills firsthand and finally understands why she must let him pursue his career. If only that didn't mean sacrificing the love of her life... The sailor, Nolan Porter, survives thanks to Daniel's skill. But moments earlier he had considered ending his life due to losing his career and his family. Still, no matter how desperate he feels, the residents of Angel Island will not let him give up. Over the course of the summer, Nolan's tragedy becomes a blessing. And what better way to celebrate than to share one's blessings with others...
The Harbour Within: A Book of Simple Spirituality
by Sister ConsilioIn today's busy world, we can get caught up with the worries and stresses of life. We live in our heads, as we move at lightning pace from one thing to the next.Here, in The Harbour Within, Sister Consilio of Cuan Mhuire suggests how we can live happier and more peaceful lives by learning to live from the soul instead of our heads.From a seven-day guide to living at soul level, to thoughts and inspirations to carry you through difficult times, The Harbour Within shows us how we can discover a place of peace, unconditional love and joy - a harbour within.'When we move out of our heads and begin to live at soul level, we open ourselves to a life with unconditional love: one that strives to reach beyond thought, expectation, emotion and feeling' Sister Consilio
The Harbour Within: A Book of Simple Spirituality
by Sister ConsilioIn today's busy world, we can get caught up with the worries and stresses of life. We live in our heads, as we move at lightning pace from one thing to the next.Here, in The Harbour Within, Sister Consilio of Cuan Mhuire suggests how we can live happier and more peaceful lives by learning to live from the soul instead of our heads.From a seven-day guide to living at soul level, to thoughts and inspirations to carry you through difficult times, The Harbour Within shows us how we can discover a place of peace, unconditional love and joy - a harbour within.'When we move out of our heads and begin to live at soul level, we open ourselves to a life with unconditional love: one that strives to reach beyond thought, expectation, emotion and feeling' Sister Consilio
Hard As Nails
by Justin FaticaJustin Fatica, a dynamic twenty-nine-year-old, is spreading the Catholic faith with an intense, in-your-face approach that eclipses that of even the most passionate preachers of any denomination. The subject of a recent HBO documentary, Fatica is known for his electric presence in front of groups large and small, showing an emotional range from joy to anger, calmness to fervent pleas—all meant to inspire his audience to break free from whatever burdens they may have. In an era where Catholic-church attendance is waning, the success of Justin’s exploding Hard as Nails ministries is a welcome, if sometimes controversial, means of reaching the spiritually hungry. Fatica offers a message of hope for all ages, and especially for the growing number of youth who feel displaced and lost. While some are just getting used to Justin Fatica’s style, there is little doubt that this dynamic, charismatic preacher will continue to draw attention for his radical and passionate ways of spreading the gospel.
Hard Atheism and the Ethics of Desire
by Joel MarksThis book challenges the widespread assumption that the ethical life and society must be moral in any objective sense. In his previous works, Marks has rejected both the existence of such a morality and the need to maintain verbal, attitudinal, practical, and institutional remnants of belief in it. This book develops these ideas further, with emphasis on constructing a positive alternative. Calling it "desirism", Marks illustrates what life and the world would be like if we lived in accordance with our rational desires rather than the dictates of any actual or pretend morality, neither overlaying our desires with moral sanction nor attempting to override them with moral strictures. Hard Atheism and the Ethics of Desire also argues that atheism thereby becomes more plausible than the so-called New Atheism that attempts to give up God and yet retain morality.
Hard Evidence
by Roxanne RustandCOME OUT, COME OUT WHEREVER YOU ARESomeone was lurking in the woods behind the isolated old cabins Janna McAllister was fixing up. Who was he? And what could he want with a single mother who hadn't set foot in Wyoming in years? Janna was suddenly grateful for her unexpected new lodgers: deputy sheriff Michael Robertson and his teenaged son. The strong, silent type, Michael made her feel safe--especially when human remains were found on the property. The cold case threatened to remain unsolved. Until Janna unwittingly found a clue that would tempt a killer to come out of the woodwork.