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How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth: A Guide to Understanding and Using Bible Versions
by Gordon D. Fee Mark L. StraussA book on Bible translation from a premier biblical scholar.
How to Comfort Those in Pain
by Frederic TateI have several reasons for writing a book on death and dying. Over the years I have continuously observed well-meaning people say really insensitive things. I have been guilty of it myself. People are not often intentionally cruel when someone has died. It is just that we are bit taught what to say and the painful emotions often get in the way. If you view death as a failure, it makes it even more difficult. I believe that I am qualified to write this book not so much because of my education as a psychotherapist and that I have a doctorate, but from sitting and holding the hands of people as they die. I have worked with children and adults, people with terminal and life-threatening illnesses, whose who were clinically dead and revived, and as volunteer for hospice. Most importantly, I have buried people I love, friends and family. My hope is that the reader will be better prepared to talk to those who are dying and the family and with friends left with broken hearts. I believe that I am able to make the topics of grieving (emotions) and mourning (the public expression of emotions) a bit more palatable for the average individual. If we can be less fearful in talking about death, we are likely to be more compassionate. My best teachers have been people who were dying. It is through them that I have learned to live. If this book results in making dying a bit easier for just one person, I will consider it success. - Dr. Frederic B. Tate
How to Connect (Mindfulness Essentials #8)
by Thich Nhat HanhWe can restore our inherent connection to nature, each other, our ancestors, and ourselves, and remember our fundamental gift of belonging. The eighth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice. "We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness."—Thich Nhat HanhWith our world experiencing the deep effects of loneliness, environmental detachment, and digital overload, this pocket-sized How To book reminds us of our crucial need to connect to ourselves, our ancestors, and our planet. Written with characteristic simplicity and kindness, these wise meditations teach us how to remember, at any time, our fundamental gift of belonging. Illustrated with playful sumi-ink drawings by California artist Jason DeAntonis.
How to Contact your Angels
by Karen PaolinoAngels are everywhere and this perfect guide will show you how to invite them into your life. Whether you're struggling to find a parking space or require the protection of a loved one - these heavenly messengers are on hand to help. Angel Therapist and Clairvoyant Karen Paolino teaches you the many ways to communicate with these divine beings, from meditation to affirmations to angel card readings. You will learn how to prepare yourself to interact with the angels and how to keep them as part of your everyday life. "How to Contact Your Angels" is also your complete source of information on the angelic structure, their individual roles as messengers as well as heartwarming real-life examples of angel miracles.
How to Continue the Christian Life: Following Jesus in All You Do
by George SweetingWisdom for the long road of the Christian lifeIn this concise resource, respected evangelist and teacher George Sweeting instructs believers in how to press on with following Jesus through all of life. Starting where his bestselling book How to Begin the Christian Life leaves off, Dr. Sweeting walks the believer through the Christian life from the first days of faith to a life of faithful discipleship. He emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit in saving and growing the believer as well as the role of the believer to faithfully pursue of Jesus through prayer and interacting with God&’s Word. This book is an ideal resource for personal spiritual growth as well for discipling others. With warmth and clarity George Sweeting shepherds the reader through life and toward Jesus. He&’ll help you get a sense of where you are in your journey of faith and a clear picture of where you are going. Additionally, clear mile markers of growth are laid out, like loving others, service, and generosity. In these pages are encouragement, admonition, and biblical wisdom for following Jesus and tuning your ear to the Holy Spirit for all of life.
How to Continue the Christian Life: Following Jesus in All You Do
by George SweetingWisdom for the long road of the Christian lifeIn this concise resource, respected evangelist and teacher George Sweeting instructs believers in how to press on with following Jesus through all of life. Starting where his bestselling book How to Begin the Christian Life leaves off, Dr. Sweeting walks the believer through the Christian life from the first days of faith to a life of faithful discipleship. He emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit in saving and growing the believer as well as the role of the believer to faithfully pursue of Jesus through prayer and interacting with God&’s Word. This book is an ideal resource for personal spiritual growth as well for discipling others. With warmth and clarity George Sweeting shepherds the reader through life and toward Jesus. He&’ll help you get a sense of where you are in your journey of faith and a clear picture of where you are going. Additionally, clear mile markers of growth are laid out, like loving others, service, and generosity. In these pages are encouragement, admonition, and biblical wisdom for following Jesus and tuning your ear to the Holy Spirit for all of life.
How to Cook Your Life: From the Zen Kitchen to Enlightenment
by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi DogenIn the thirteenth century, Zen master Dogen—perhaps the most significant of all Japanese philosophers, and the founder of the Japanese Soto Zen sect—wrote a practical manual of Instructions for the Zen Cook. In drawing parallels between preparing meals for the Zen monastery and spiritual training, he reveals far more than simply the rules and manners of the Zen kitchen; he teaches us how to "cook," or refine our lives. In this volume Kosho Uchiyama Roshi undertakes the task of elucidating Dogen's text for the benefit of modern-day readers of Zen. Taken together, his translation and commentary truly constitute a "cookbook for life," one that shows us how to live with an unbiased mind in the midst of our workaday world.
How to Create a Noncompete Agreement
by Shannon MieheHow to Create a Noncompete Agreement provides readers with the step-by-step instructions they need to prevent former employees from: starting a competing business; working for a competitor; soliciting their customers; recruiting their employees; disclosing confidential information. Provides the forms (as tear-outs) needed to write noncompete agreements. Includes information on making effective agreements in states where a noncompete may be unenforceable.
How to Create Sacred Water: A Guide to Rituals and Practices
by Kathryn W. Ravenwood Nicki ScullyA hands-on method to heal the waters of Gaia using powerful elixirs created with a sacred altar and consecrated crystals • Reveals, step by step, the shamanic rituals and techniques to prepare crystal homeopathic elixirs to heal the waters of the Earth • Explains how to create a sacred water altar in your home for elixir preparation as well as program the crystals used with healing intentions • Includes shamanic journey meditations to connect with ancient water spirits and infuse your water-healing work with sacred intention When Hurricane Floyd ravaged the North Carolina coast in 1999, Kathryn Ravenwood--living thousands of miles away in Seattle--was called by Spirit to help heal the toxic waters left behind. Combining her longtime devotion to sacred altars with her newfound connection to crystals, she developed a process to make crystal homeopathic elixirs to cleanse bodies of water both near and far. Sharing her journey of spiritual calling and discovery, Ravenwood explains how to create crystal homeopathic elixirs using a sacred water altar and attuned crystals. Detailing how to create a personal altar in your home, the crystals most suitable for this work (such as amethyst and selenite), as well as how to program them with your healing intentions, she describes the month-long cycle--from full moon to full moon--of ritual and prayer at the core of the process that infuses the elixirs with their cleansing and healing powers. Ravenwood provides shamanic journey meditations based on Native American and Egyptian traditions to help you connect with ancient water spirits and guides and instill your water-healing work with sacred purpose. She explains how to ceremonially apply an elixir to a body of water and how the remedy will propagate outward to the ocean, bringing healing to the waters it spans as well as to the animals it encounters. Bringing spirituality into physicality and providing a practical application for the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, this hands-on shamanic method enables each of us to take part in transforming our planet as well as our selves--for the health of Gaia and our own bodies is directly tied to the health of the waters that surround and are within us.
How to Deal with Difficult Relationships: Bridging the Gaps That Separate People
by June HuntIn the school of Life, the Bible is our textbook for learning. . . and relationship are our "lab" for living. Relationship provide daily opportunities to live out what we believe about life and love, and force us to put theory into practice.
How to Defeat Harmful Habits: Freedom from Six Addictive Behaviors
by June HuntAddictions are powerful and pervasive. Countless "closet" strugglers are all around us, in our churches and schools, in our offices and homes. And in most cases, willpower and 'want to' are no match for this formidable foe. So how can you help a friend, loved one, or even yourself find freedom from an entrenched addiction--whether alcohol or other drugs; anorexia or bulimia; smoking or overeating; compulsive sex, spending, or gambling; or whatever else?
How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps
by Ben ShapiroA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!A growing number of Americans want to tear down what it’s taken us 250 years to build—and they’ll start by canceling our shared history, ideals, and culture.Traditional areas of civic agreement are vanishing. We can’t agree on what makes America special. We can’t even agree that America is special. We’re coming to the point that we can’t even agree what the word America itself means. “Disintegrationists” say we’re stronger together, but their assault on America’s history, philosophy, and culture will only tear us apart.Who are the disintegrationists? From Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States to the New York Times’ 1619 project, many modern analyses view American history through the lens of competing oppressions, a racist and corrupt experiment from the very beginning. They see American philosophy as a lie – beautiful words pasted over a thoroughly rotted system. They see America’s culture of rights as a façade that merely reinforces traditional hierarchies of power, instead of being the only culture that guarantees freedom for individuals.Disintegrationist attacks on the values that built our nation are insidious because they replace each foundational belief, from the rights to free speech and self-defense to the importance of marriage and faith communities, with nothing more than an increased reliance on the government. This twisted disintegrationist vision replaces the traditional “unionist” understanding that all Americans are united in a shared striving toward the perfection of universal ideals.How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps shows that to be a cohesive nation we have to uphold foundational truths about ourselves, our history, and reality itself—to be unionists instead of disintegrationists. Shapiro offers a vital warning that if we don’t recover these shared truths, our future—our union—as a great country is threatened with destruction.
How to Discover Why God Made You
by Os HillmanI will never forget the first time a board member said to me, "Os, I think you know what your natural gifts and talents are, but I do not think you know why God made you." I was taken aback by the phrase, "why God made you." I have heard people talk about purpose and destiny, "but why God made me" had a little different meaning to it. Could one really know this? I pursued her comment and before I knew it we scheduled a full day for her to walk me through a simple process that has been very beneficial to me, even to this day, now more than two decades later. I have been helping men and women discover their purpose and "why God made them" for many years now. I pray this booklet will help you, too, discover why God made you.
How to Do Comparative Theology
by Francis X. Clooney, S.J. Klaus Von StoschFor a generation and more, the contribution of Christian theology to interreligious understanding has been a subject of debate. Some think of theological perspectives are of themselves inherently too narrow to support interreligious learning, and argue for an approach that is neutral or, on a more popular level, grounded simply open-minded direct experience. In response, comparative theology argues that theology, as faith seeking understanding, offers a vital perspective and a way of advancing interreligious dialogue, aided rather than hindered by commitments; theological perspectives can both complement and step beyond the study of religions by methods detached and merely neutral. Thus comparative theology has been successful in persuading many that interreligious learning from one faith perspective to another is both possible and worthwhile, and so the work of comparative theology has become more recognized and established globally. With this success there has come to the fore new challenges regarding method: How does one do comparative theological work in a way that is theologically grounded, genuinely open to learning from the other, sophisticated in pursuing comparisons, and fruitful on both the academic and practical levels? How To Do Comparative Theology therefore contributes to the maturation of method in the field of comparative theological studies, learning across religious borders, by bringing together essays drawing on different Christian traditions of learning, Judaism and Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism, the wisdom of senior scholars, and also insights from a younger generation of scholars who have studied theology and religion in new ways, and are more attuned to the language of the “spiritual but not religious.” The essays in this volume show great diversity in method, and also—over and again and from many angles—coherence in intent, a commitment to one learning from the other, and a confidence that one’s home tradition benefits from fair and unhampered learning from other and very different spiritual and religious traditions. It therefore shows the diversity and coherence of comparative theology as an emerging discipline today.
How to Dominate in a Wicked Nation: Lessons Learned From the Life of Abraham
by Jonathan Shuttlesworth"The Blessing God promised Abraham also belongs to you." ~Jonathan Shuttlesworth, EvangelistAbraham’s righteousness and blessing were not obtained by his garments, the land where he lived, or the places he went. Abraham’s righteousness and blessing were attained by faith. Faith in God and faith in His Word. That is how every overcomer lives, by the faith of Abraham.The Blessing God promised Abraham also belongs to you. When you activate God’s Blessing through faith, it’s impossible to get hung up on gender problems, racial divisions, or political agendas.Through the lessons learned from Abraham's life, you can prosper in a wicked nation. What politicians or world leaders think they have can NOT derail what God has given you. What you have, what lives inside of you, can overcome everything set against you.Let’s get started!About the Author:Jonathan Shuttlesworth is an evangelist and founder of Revival Today, a ministry dedicated to reaching lost and hurting people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
How to Draw Big Bad Bible Beasts (2:52)
by Royden LeppDrawing Bible creatures—especially the mysterious ones—is exciting, challenging, and fun. And there’s no better way to understand them more. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, How to Draw Big Bad Bible Beasts gives you the power to create realistic images of the animals from your favorite Bible stories, including the noble horse, the majestic lion, and even the mighty Leviathan. What’s more, this guidebook from the 252 series for boys teaches you how to draw accurate pictures of any Bible creature you choose, by using your mind and imagination to transform facts from Scripture into lifelike figures in your sketchbook. The beasts of the Bible will come roaring off its pages!
How to Duck a Suckah
by Big BoomThe Bodyguard for Women's Hearts returns with brand-new tough-love advice for satisfying relationships and spiritual fulfillment. Some women have become so accustomed to the games and manipulations of men that they are virtually sitting ducks for all the suckahs out there. Every woman has to be able to recognize Mr. Wrong before she lets him into her heart. True love is definitely out there -- you just have to know where to look. In How to Duck a Suckah, Big Boom -- a former pimp, player, and hustler -- draws on his own sordid past to help women avoid traps, demand respect, and live a drama-free life. His overall message of self-empowerment proves that you can't be happy with anyone else unless you are happy with yourself.
How to Eat (Mindfulness Essentials)
by Thich Nhat Hanh Jason DeantonisHow to Eat is part of the Mindfulness Essentials Series by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, illuminating the basics of mindfulness practice. <P> These short meditations cover everything from eating with others and enjoying our food to connecting with the Earth. Nhat Hanh inspires a joyful and sustainable relationship with all aspects of eating, including gardening, food shopping, preparing, serving, and even clearning up after a meal. How to Eat is a welcome reminder that the benefits of mindful eating are both personal and global.
How to Eat Bread: 21 Nourishing Ways to Read the Bible
by Miranda Threlfall-Holmes'a fiercely intelligent theologian and historian' - The Independent'Miranda gives us the confidence to sit and taste the Bible's profound and life-changing goodness.' - Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of YorkAs a vicar, Miranda Threlfall-Holmes is used to being asked to recommend a book on how and why to read the Bible. Filling the gap between popular Bible reading notes and more academic books, How to Eat Bread is the book she'd give to anyone wanting to explore the Bible as part of their faith. Its three main sections delve into the rich heritage of how Christians have read the Bible down the ages: From the Larder - ways that scripture itself uses other parts of scripture, or models and demonstrates different ways of reading Grandma's Recipe Book - historical methods of biblical interpretation Molecular Gastronomy - the insights and methods of modern theological hermeneuticsEncouraging readers to try out a variety of tried and tested ways of Bible reading, experiment with different ingredients and sample the results, How to Eat Bread is a refreshingly hands-on approach to understanding this ancient library of texts.'exhilarating and hands-on ... Miranda Threlfall-Holmes provides a fantastic guide' - Fergus Butler-Gallie
How to Eat Bread: 21 Nourishing Ways to Read the Bible
by Miranda Threlfall-Holmes'a fiercely intelligent theologian and historian' - The Independent'Miranda gives us the confidence to sit and taste the Bible's profound and life-changing goodness.' - Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of YorkAs a vicar, Miranda Threlfall-Holmes is used to being asked to recommend a book on how and why to read the Bible. Filling the gap between popular Bible reading notes and more academic books, How to Eat Bread is the book she'd give to anyone wanting to explore the Bible as part of their faith. Its three main sections delve into the rich heritage of how Christians have read the Bible down the ages: From the Larder - ways that scripture itself uses other parts of scripture, or models and demonstrates different ways of reading Grandma's Recipe Book - historical methods of biblical interpretation Molecular Gastronomy - the insights and methods of modern theological hermeneuticsEncouraging readers to try out a variety of tried and tested ways of Bible reading, experiment with different ingredients and sample the results, How to Eat Bread is a refreshingly hands-on approach to understanding this ancient library of texts.'exhilarating and hands-on ... Miranda Threlfall-Holmes provides a fantastic guide' - Fergus Butler-Gallie
How To Eat To Live: Book 2
by Elijah MuhammadFor more than 30 years, messenger Elijah Muhammad has been teaching the so-called Negroes of America on the proper foods to eat to improve their mental power, physical appearance, for prevention of illness, curing of ailments and prolonging life. Given the humble, economic conditions of the blacks in America, an inexpensive, yet highly nutritional diet was given to them by Elijah Muhammad. Before the health craze that has swept the country, Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam were head of the curve as far back as the early 30's. This is the second of two books written with this simple, yet revolutionary way of eating.
How To Eat To Live, Book 1
by Elijah MuhammadBefore the health craze that has swept the country, Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam were head of the curve as far back as the early 30's. This is the first of two books written with this simple, yet revolutionary way of eating.
How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God
by Nate PickowiczLoving God means loving His Word.If you&’re feeling distant from God, could it be because you&’re ignoring His Word? But maybe you don&’t know where to start. Maybe the long books and strange names feel overwhelming. Maybe you just don&’t like reading. Whatever the case, How to Eat Your Bible will help you cultivate an appetite for life-long study of God&’s Word. Find practical guidance for overcoming the hurdles that have kept you from making Bible study a regular part of your life. You&’ll also become encouraged to pursue God&’s Word by learning how other Christians throughout time maintained this crucial practice. Pastor Nate Pickowicz also includes a unique Seven Year Bible Plan so that you can apply what you&’ve learned and continue drawing near to God as you consume His Word.
How to Eat Your Bible: A Simple Approach to Learning and Loving the Word of God
by Nate PickowiczLoving God means loving His Word.If you&’re feeling distant from God, could it be because you&’re ignoring His Word? But maybe you don&’t know where to start. Maybe the long books and strange names feel overwhelming. Maybe you just don&’t like reading. Whatever the case, How to Eat Your Bible will help you cultivate an appetite for life-long study of God&’s Word. Find practical guidance for overcoming the hurdles that have kept you from making Bible study a regular part of your life. You&’ll also become encouraged to pursue God&’s Word by learning how other Christians throughout time maintained this crucial practice. Pastor Nate Pickowicz also includes a unique Seven Year Bible Plan so that you can apply what you&’ve learned and continue drawing near to God as you consume His Word.
How to Expand Love
by Dalai LamaIn our quest for true happiness and fulfillment during the course of our lives, nothing is more essential than giving and receiving love. But how well do we understand love's extraordinarily transformative powers? Can we really cultivate and appreciate its priceless gifts?InHow to Expand Love,His Holiness the Dalai Lama, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, offers a simple yet illuminating program for transforming self-centered energy into outwardly directed compassion. Drawing on exercises and techniques established in Tibetan monasteries more than a thousand years ago, the Dalai Lama guides us through seven key stages. First, we learn ways to move beyond our self-defeating tendency to put others into rigid categories. We discover how to create and maintain a positive attitude toward those around us, in ever-widening circles. By reflecting on the kindnesses that close friends have shown us, particularly in childhood, we learn to reciprocate and help other people achieve their own long-term goals. And in seeking the well-being of others, we foster compassion, the all-encompassing face of love. In this accessible and insightful book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama helps us to open our hearts and minds to the experience of unlimited love, transforming every relationship in our lives and guiding us ever closer to wisdom and enlightenment.