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Leaning into God When Life Is Pushing You Away
by Robert Anthony Schuller William KruidenierRobert A. Schuller explores the various ways individuals lose or experience interference with their connection to God. He explains that emotions such as shame, regret, fear, and disappointment can stand in the way of the intimate association God wants with His children. The good news is that when His people are struggling, God stays close. There are many ways to reestablish a dynamic connection with Him. Schuller calls these "Connection Corrections" and leads readers through identifying communication barriers and how to break them. Each chapter delves into the reasons readers fail to connect with God, how to begin repairing the broken wires, and the life-altering benefits of restoring a positive, power-filled relationship with Him. Readers who feel adrift from God will no find that no barrier is too big to keep them from a close, loving relationship with Him.
Leaning into the Spirit: Ecumenical Perspectives on Discernment and Decision-making in the Church (Pathways for Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue)
by Virginia Miller David Moxon Stephen PickardThis book contains fresh insights into ecumenism and, notwithstanding claims of an “ecumenical winter,” affirms the view that we are actually moving into a “new ecumenical spring.” It offers new theological insights in the areas of Christology, Pneumatology and Trinitarian theology, and discusses developments in ecumenism in the USA, UK, Australia, India, and Africa, as well as in ecumenical institutions such as the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Anglican Roman Catholic Commission (ARCIC).
Leaning toward Light: Poems for Gardens & the Hands That Tend Them
by Edited by Tess TaylorThis beautiful poetry anthology offers a warm, inviting selection of poems from a wide range of voices that speak to the collective urge to grow, tend, and heal—an evocative celebration of our connection to the green world. Caring for plants (much like reading a good poem) brings comfort, solace, and joy to many—offering an outlet in difficult times to slow down and steward growth. In Leaning toward Light, acclaimed poet and avid gardener Tess Taylor brings together a diverse range of contemporary voices to offer poems that celebrate that joyful connection to the natural world. Several of the most well-known contemporary writers, as well as some of poetry&’s exciting rising stars, contribute to this collection including Ross Gay, Jericho Brown, Mark Doty, Jane Hirshfield, Ada Limón, Danusha Laméris, Naomi Shihab Nye, Garret Hongo, Ellen Bass, and James Crews. Select poems are paired with reflective pauses and personal recipes from the authors, and colorful illustrations are featured throughout. Plus, the gorgeous hardcover package with ribbon bookmark makes this anthology a distinctive gift. Gardening offers a rich and expansive subject, with poems moving thematically through the year from planting and weeding to harvesting and eating. Poets find purpose in browsing a seed catalog and comfort in picking green tomatoes despite California&’s wildfire season raging on—reminding us how gardening is a healing practice, both for ourselves and the spaces we tend. The range of experience reflected, from caring for a few houseplants to an expansive garden or farm, offers wide appeal and illuminating insights for gardeners, plant lovers, or anyone interested in connecting more deeply with the earth. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
The Leap: The Psychology of Spiritual Awakening (An Eckhart Tolle Edition)
by Steve TaylorWhat does it mean to be enlightened or spiritually awakened? In The Leap, Steve Taylor shows that this state is much more common than is generally believed. He shows that ordinary people — from all walks of life — can and do regularly “wake up” to a more intense reality, even if they know nothing about spiritual practices and paths. Wakefulness is a more expansive and harmonious state of being that can be cultivated or that can arise accidentally. It may also be a process we are undergoing collectively. Drawing on his years of research as a psychologist and on his own experiences, Taylor provides what is perhaps the clearest psychological study of the state of wakefulness ever published. Above all, he reminds us that it is our most natural state — accessible to us all, anytime, anyplace.
Leap
by Terry Tempest WilliamsWith Leap, Terry Tempest Williams, award-winning author of Refuge, offers a sustained meditation on passion, faith, and creativity-based upon her transcendental encounter with Hieronymus Bosch's medieval masterpiece The Garden of Delights. Williams examines this vibrant landscape with unprecedented acuity, recognizing parallels between the artist's prophetic vision and her own personal experiences as a Mormon and a naturalist. Searing in its spiritual, intellectual, and emotional courage, Williams's divine journey enables her to realize the full extent of her faith and through her exquisite imagination opens our eyes to the splendor of the world.
Leap
by Terry Tempest WilliamsSearing in its spiritual, intellectual, and emotional courage, Williams' divine journey enables her to realize the full extent of her faith and through her exquisite imagination opens our eyes to the splendor of the world.
Leap of Faith
by Kim O'BrienDeena is driven by the past and things she cannot change. When breast cancer took Deena Bradley's mom when Deena was just a teen, she vowed to find a cure. As an adult, she became a medical researcher with her PhD, determined to keep that promise. But Deena knows she carries the BRCA1 gene, which puts her at greatest risk for developing the disease herself. So she buries herself in her work, avoiding most relationships and deciding never to have a family of her own. But a crisis in her sister's life puts Deena in charge of a cabin full of 12-year-old girls at a summer camp#151;and Deena finds herself questioning her choices in ways she never thought possible. And Spencer Rossi, the handsome EMT working as camp nurse, only adds to her heart's confusion!
A Leap of Faith
by Lenora WorthAN UNEXPECTED BOSSWhen her father suffered a heart attack, urban sophisticate Autumn Clancy decided to come home. As she tried to take the reins of her family's firm, she discovered that dear old Dad had hired someone else to handle business - sweet-talking Campbell Dupree - who brought out the worst in Autumn. . . ;and made her wonder if true love really did exist. He'd never met a woman more headstrong than Autumn, or more likely to get under his skin. While Campbell tried to charm her, he knew deep down that this was one special lady who deserved the best. Would the good Lord deem him worthy enough to win her heart?
Leap Over a Wall: Earthy Spirituality for Everyday Christians
by Eugene H. PetersonEugene Peterson’s vibrant, unforgettable exploration of one of the most memorable—and controversial—figures in Scripture: King David. The David story is the most extensively narrated single story in the Bible, and the Old Testaments reveals him both at his best and his worst. He is known as a shepherd, a psalmist, a fugitive, a war hero, a murderer, and a king whose legacy is marked by victories and moral failings alike. Peterson’s multi-dimensional portrait of this “man after God’s own heart” studies David’s humanity and examines his key relationships such as those with Saul, Goliath, Jonathan, Bathsheba, and Absolom. Uncompromisingly honest and remarkably insightful, Leap Over a Wall offers the hope that every event in David’s life was a confrontation with God, just as our every experience can hold divine encounter. A vision brought to life by one of the world’s most respected and influential theologians, the author of The Pastor, The Jesus Way, Practice Resurrection, and The Message, Leap Over a Wall is a unique opportunity to reconnect with David, a man simultaneously admirable, soulful, and dark, and one of the most complex and vital characters of the greatest story ever written. Ideal for personal devotional use, Bible study, or small group study.
Leaper
by Geoffrey WoodHas he gone crazy? Had too many espressos?Or is he really a brand new super hero?What if one day-suddenly, inexplicably-you discover you have a superpower? And what if it's not a very good superpower, either, like flying or super strength, and you have no idea what you are supposed to do?Leaper follows the confessions of reluctant hero James, a recently divorced, life-long barista who finds himself in just such a predicament and asking those very questions. Is his newfound leaping power a miracle from God? The result of a lifetime of over-caffeination? Or a final break from sanity? Should James "do good" with his ability? But if doing good proves trickier than expected, where do you go for a superpower manual? And what is "good" anyway?In this witty, unconventional novel, debut novelist Geoffrey Wood serves up equal doses of sharp humor and disquieting poignancy, exploring the meaning of redemption, beauty, and faith beyond all reason.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Learn Before You Leap: 101 Case Studies for Youth Pastors
by Kevin TurnerDesigned to introduce and promote the use of case studies and strategic intentional interviews into the growing and developing of present and future youth workers, Learn Before You Leap provides an argument for the use of “problem centered learning” strategies that are common practices in the areas of the social sciences, leadership and business but not yet publicly developed or resourced in the growing field of youth ministry education. Learn Before You Leap also:Helps new youth workers process situations they’ll encounter through role play.Enables veteran youth workers to keep sharp and mentor younger youth workers and volunteers.Uses Problem Based Learning to help promote critical thinking and problem solving in the youth ministry context.Discusses the value and strategies for using interviews as a ministry development tool.Includes ten case studies each addressing issues common to youth ministry organized by topical focus and a fully developed interview worksheet on the given topic—appropriate to a formal class room setting, an online threaded discussion, an informal youth ministry network lunch, a one-on-one internship discussion over coffee, or an individual reading.
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours
by Chuck MisslerFor those who have tried and failed to follow through on a plan to study the entire Bible, Chuck Missler has the answer. Learn the Bible in 24 Hours is an ideal study aid to help you grasp the big picture of Scripture. Each chapter is designed for study in an hour or less. Features include: Sound, fresh teaching on Scripture Historical and cultural insight into biblical passages Sidebars that highlight the primary concepts of the chapter
Learn the Bible in 24 Hours
by Chuck MisslerScholars throughout the ages have devoted lifetimes to studying the Bible. But for most of us, this simply isn't practical or possible. For those who have tried and failed to initiate a program of personal Bible study, Learn the Bible in 24 Hours is ideal. Chuck Missler provides readers with the strategic grasp of the "big picture" of Scripture that enables them to ably navigate specific passages. Each chapter, designed as a one-hour session, features: Sound, fresh teaching on the design of Scripture Historical and cultural insight into biblical passages Sidebar text that highlights the primary concepts of the chapter Information on how to receive college credit from Louisiana Baptist University upon completion of the book is also included.
Learned Patriots: Debating Science, State, and Society in the Nineteenth-Century Ottoman Empire
by M. Alper YalcinkayaThe nineteenth century was, for many societies, a period of coming to grips with the growing, and seemingly unstoppable, domination of the world by the "Great Powers” of Europe. The Ottoman Empire was no exception: Ottomans from all walks of life--elite and non-elite, Muslim and non-Muslim--debated the reasons for what they considered to be the Ottoman decline and European ascendance. One of the most popular explanations was deceptively simple: science. If the Ottomans would adopt the new sciences of the Europeans, it was frequently argued, the glory days of the empire could be revived. In Learned Patriots, M. Alper Yalçinkaya examines what it meant for nineteenth-century Ottoman elites themselves to have a debate about science. Yalçinkaya finds that for anxious nineteenth-century Ottoman politicians, intellectuals, and litterateurs, the chief question was not about the meaning, merits, or dangers of science. Rather, what mattered were the qualities of the new "men of science. ” Would young, ambitious men with scientific education be loyal to the state? Were they "proper” members of the community? Science, Yalçinkaya shows, became a topic that could hardly be discussed without reference to identity and morality. Approaching science in culture, Learned Patriots contributes to the growing literature on how science travels, representations and public perception of science, science and religion, and science and morality. Additionally, it will appeal to students of the intellectual history of the Middle East and Turkish politics.
Learning (Bailey Flanigan #2)
by Karen KingsburyBailey Flanigan is growing closer to her dream to be an actress and dancer in New York while Cody coaches a small high school football team . . . on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with one another. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Or will Cody learn to turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes? Who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody's past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself. Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury's popular Baxter family.
Learning (The Baxters—Bailey Flanigan #No. 2)
by Karen KingsburyBailey struggles to find herself on Broadway and with her new cast members in New York City, while Cody coaches a small high school football team . . . on and off the field. But neither feels complete without the chance to share their dreams with each other.Bailey and Cody's desire to follow their individual dreams begins to cause confusion for the young couple. Bailey, now living in New York City, is an actress and dancer on Broadway, but soon her job is at risk. Cody continues to be a coach, mentor, and friend to a group of football players in Indiana.Cody, whose mother's history as a drug addict has put his family in harm's way, takes matters into his own hands and cuts off all ties to the love of his life in order to protect her. Bailey, wounded from Cody's sudden disappearance, seeks solace in Brandon Paul, a famous actor who has fallen in love with her.Can absence truly make the heart grow fonder, or will Cody turn to others to share in his happiness? And when tragedy strikes, who will be there to provide comfort in the face of loss? As Cody's past catches up with him, he must learn to reach out for help or risk withdrawing permanently inside himself.Both Bailey and Cody find themselves learning significant life lessons in this poignant love story.Features members of the popular Baxter family from New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury's beloved Redemption series, now streaming onlineSweet, contemporary Christian romanceThe second installment of The Baxters--Bailey Flanigan series Book 1: LeavingBook 2: LearningBook 3: LongingBook 4: LovingIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
Learning About Chanukah
by Barbara Soloff Levy"Chanukah is a Jewish holiday celebrating the victory of the Maccabees over the Syrians in 165 B.C. Known as the Festival of Lights, it is a time to remember the early Jews' struggle for religious freedom. It is also a time of gift giving and game playing. Each of the 12 easy-to-read pages in this book describes a Chanukah-related object or term: Eternal Light, menorah, Maccabee shield with the Star of David, dreidel, and more.
Learning about Virtues: A Guide to Making Good Choices
by R. W. Alley Juliette Garesché DagesThis book introduces the concept and basic vocabulary of virtues. It helps children to recognize and label the behaviors which they are striving to develop. When a child attains a virtue, that trait will become almost habitual for them. But it isn't always easy. Life produces many challenges, and today's culture often seems to oppose virtue. However, through faith, example, and practicing individual virtues, a child will keeping growing through adulthood, planting more seeds of God's goodness along the way. We hope you have fun introducing virtues to the children in your life. This book is just the start. Be creative, and don't forget to catch your children being good! Praise their every effort toward goodness and God-likeness.
The Learning Bible (New International Version)
by American Bible SocietySince the publication of "The Learning Bible"--a full-color, easy-to-use and fun-to-read study Bible--the American Bible Society has been working on an NIV version, which is available this spring. With hundreds of charts, maps, and full-color photos and illustrations, this new Bible is sure to be a bestseller.
Learning Change: Congregational Transformation Fueled by Personal Renewal
by Jim Herrington Trisha TaylorHow congregations can change into missional, fruitful learning communities"Jim and Trisha understand that profound change roots in individuals before it transfuses systems. Having observed the cycle in themselves as well as in others, they shepherd us into the remissioning work of the Holy Spirit."--Thomas F. Tumblin, professor of leadership, Asbury Theological SeminaryIn a groundbreaking seven-year experience, Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor led a cluster of churches in a process of personal and congregational transformation that is producing hope and health. Built on a sound understanding of learning organization theory, adaptive leadership, family systems theory, and recent discoveries in the neurosciences, Herrington and Taylor developed and refined a highly fruitful model of church renewal. This model begins with personal renewal in which congregations learn how to become learning communities and ends with church-wide transformation.Learning Change is the pastor and congregational leaders' field guide to leading change. Each chapter provides training and information, an aspect of the learning change model, stories of real-life experiences in churches, and questions and suggestions for taking this information into a congregational context.
The Learning Congregation: A New Vision of Leadership
by Thomas R HawkinsCongregations today face an adaptive challenge of immense proportions. Many respond with classic signs of work avoidance: holding to past assumptions and blaming authority. Thomas Hawkins's new vision of church leadership can provide a way to break through these defensive routines.
The Learning Cycle: Insights for Faithful Teaching from Neuroscience and the Social Sciences
by Duane H. Elmer Muriel I. ElmerHow teachers teach is not necessarily how learners learn.
Learning for the Love of God: A Student's Guide to Academic Faithfulness (2nd Edition)
by Donald Opitz Derek MellebyThis revised edition shows Christian students how to be faithful in their studies, approaching education as their vocation.
Learning from Chinese Philosophies: Ethics of Interdependent and Contextualised Self (Ashgate World Philosophies Series)
by Karyn LaiLearning from Chinese Philosophies engages Confucian and Daoist philosophies in creative interplay, developing a theory of interdependent selfhood in the two philosophical traditions. Karyn Lai draws on the unique insights of the two philosophies to address contemporary debates on ethics, community and government. Issues discussed include questions on selfhood, attachment, moral development, government, culture and tradition, and feminist queries regarding biases and dualism in ethics. Throughout the book, Lai demonstrates that Chinese philosophies embody novel and insightful ideas for addressing contemporary issues and problems.
Learning from Henri Nouwen and Vincent van Gogh: A Portrait of the Compassionate Life
by Carol A. BerryCarol Berry and her husband met and befriended Henri Nouwen when she sat in his course on compassion at Yale Divinity School in the 1970s. At the request of Henri Nouwen's literary estate, she has written this book, which includes unpublished material recorded from Nouwen's lectures. As an art educator, Berry is uniquely situated to develop Nouwen's work on Vincent van Gogh and to add her own research. She fills in background on the much misunderstood spiritual context of van Gogh's work, and reinterprets van Gogh's art (presented here in full color) in light of Nouwen's lectures. Berry also brings in her own experience in ministry, sharing how Nouwen and van Gogh, each in his own way, led her to the richness and beauty of the compassionate life.