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As We Understood: A Collection of Spiritual Insights
by Al-Anon Family GroupsThis book is a collection of spiritual writings by members of Al-Anon Family Groups. Al-Anon Family Groups is for those who have been effected by someone's drinking. From the preface: "What gives hope to Al-Anon/Alateen members? Many have experienced situations that others would find unbearable, yet they develop strength and hope for the future. "I looked around me at group meetings and saw a few people as hurt and bitter and angry as I was," said one member, "but most were facing life as it came. They were able to accept what I thought were outrageous situations. And I wanted to learn how they did it."
As You Wish
by Robin Jones GunnBack in the U.S. after a year abroad, Christy is reunited with her friends. When a couple close to her ends their marriage, it causes her to rethink her relationship with Todd. Will life turn out like she wishes? Christy and Todd: College Years book 2.
As You Wish: Finding True Strength in Surrender to God
by Mercy LokulutuSurrender may seem like the least likely path to a victorious life, but in the kingdom of God it happens to be the only way. We’ve been conditioned to think that surrender makes us weak. But nothing is further from the truth. Surrender to God gives you access to the very life you are searching for. It gives you the power to overcome suffering, it unlocks your identity, and it helps you realize that the past cannot hold you, trials cannot destroy you, and your future is sure. With inspirational stories and practical tips, As You Wish shows you how to surrender to God, do less on your own, and rely on Him to accomplish more than you ever thought possible. Jesus did not only speak about surrender; He also lived it. He asks us to do the same. Let go of your plans, liberate your aspirations, and release the dreams you have for your life. Love the Lord your God with reckless abandon, without reservation or personal agenda. This is surrender. Every day it’s saying to God, “As You wish.”
As Young As We Feel
by Melody CarlsonOnce upon a time in the little town of Cliffton, Oregon, there were four Lindas. Enjoy this engaging first novel in the Four Lindas series from bestselling author Melody Carlson.
Asatru: A Beginner's Guide to the Heathen Path
by Erin LaleAn introduction to the history, beliefs, rituals and deities of this popular Neo-Pagan belief drawn from ancient northern European traditions. Asatru is a modern Pagan tradition whose roots lie in the ancient myths, folklore, sagas, and historical artifacts of those who lived in pre-Christian times in what is now Iceland, Scandinavia, Scotland, Germany, and other parts of northern Europe. It is also one of the fastest growing religions in the United States and Europe. A clear and accessible introduction to this heathen religion, this book covers all the basics and answers the essential questions about Asatru. Key topics include: A brief exploration of Asatru&’s mythology The role of Asatru&’s gods and goddesses, rituals, magical practices of divination, spells, and berserkgangr (a form of trance magic) The moral virtues of Asatru: courage, honor, loyalty, truth, hospitality, industriousness, self-discipline, self-reliance, and steadfastness A look at various interpretations of the Asatru tradition and the &“hijacking&” of its symbolism over the last two centuries Readers new to Asatru and experts alike will find this book to be an invaluable resource in understanding this heathen tradition.
Asatru For Beginners
by Erin LaleThis is an easy-to-read introduction to the heathen religion Asatru. The book starts with a list of frequently asked questions. The next chapter is history, which begins with heathen mythology, covers the prehistory of ancient Europe, the history of barbarian contact with Rome, and continues with the history of heathenism up to the present day. The next two chapters are handy lists of gods and other beings. Then comes the section on rituals, including holiday celebrations, toasting rituals, weddings and other life events. The chapter on beliefs and morality explains the heathen world view and answers specific questions on how Asatru relates to the modern world. The chapter on magic introduces runes, seidh, spells, and bersarkrgangr. Finally, the resources chapter lists recommendations for further study and contact information for the major Asatru organizations in America. Whether or not you're a beginner, you'll find excellent knowledge here.
Ásatrú for Beginners: A Modern Heathen's Guide to the Ancient Northern Way
by Mathias NordvigExplore the ancient gods and goddesses of Ásatrú—and find your spiritual pathÁsatrú is a spiritual belief system based around the pre-Christian folklore and mythology of Northern Europe. It gained popularity in the 1970s across Europe and North America and is still thriving today, sought out for its non-dogmatic structure and emphasis on individuality, hospitality, and community-based values.Ásatrú for Beginners is a newcomer's guide to this spirituality. It breaks down everything from the history and traditions to the gods and goddesses, ancient texts, sacred rituals, and the use of runes with simple language anyone can dive into. It's an inclusive and practical guide that makes it easy to apply Ásatrú in your modern-day life and find greater spiritual satisfaction.Ásatrú for Beginners offers:See yourself more clearly—Ásatrú centers around ideas like friendship, community, and sharing. Discover what's important to you and how to worship in a way that fits your life.What's old is new again—Explore the thousand-year-old roots of the original Ásatrú religion and what makes its recent rebirth so powerful.Gods and goddesses—Find wonder, purpose, and inspiration in the stories and poems about gods like Thor, Loki, and Frigg.Enter the world of Ásatrú with a simple guide that puts you on the path to spiritual health.
Asbury Bible Commentary: A one–volume evangelical Wesleyan commentary on the entire Bible
by ZondervanA one–volume evangelical Wesleyan commentary on the entire Bible.John Wesley believed the Bible to be the Word of God, and he insisted that Wesleyan teaching conform to that standard. This commentary carefully explains the Bible, book by book, in terms of the intentions of the authors who composed it. At the same time, it is an inspiring exposition of the Bible&’s message for us and the peoples of all times. The work includes introductory articles that reinforce the historic Wesleyan view of the infallibility and authority of the Scriptures.Written by nearly fifty scholars, this work is a collaboration to aid pastors, Sunday school teachers, Bible study leaders, college and seminary students, and others who love the Word of God.
Ascend: The Catholic Faith for a New Generation
by Eric Stoltz Vince TomkoviczAscend: The Catholic Faith for a New Generation is an approachable, clearly written, and contemporary exploration of the Catholic faith aimed at young adults. Precisely with this audience in mind, it is designed with full-color graphics, short chapters, and interesting sidebar articles that cover the basics of Christianity from a viewpoint that is distinctively Catholic yet ecumenical. The format allows the reader to read chapters as time is available, rather than studying a long, linear text. Sidebar stories in each chapter profile a role model and offer a Christian viewpoint on some aspect of current events. The book also serves as an effective gateway to Scripture, guiding the reader to passages that flesh out ideas in the way only Revelation can. Ascend aims to instill in the reader a true personal connection with the person of Jesus Christ and an active appreciation of the reader's role in the Church. Discussion questions and book recommendations are included for each chapter, as well as an extensive glossary. This one-of-a-kind book will certainly fill a need for a relevant, attractive, yet penetrating overview of the faith for young people.
The Ascension in Karl Barth (Barth Studies)
by Andrew BurgessThis book explores the doctrine of ascension, and Barth's ascension thought in particular. First, it examines the doctrine of Jesus Christ's ascension into heaven, presenting a sustained discussion of Karl Barth's approach to this doctrine and the significance of the doctrine within his theology as a whole. Secondly, through examining Barth's ascension thought and dialoguing with three other theologians (Torrance, Farrow and Jenson), a clearer understanding of Barth and his theology is achieved. The treatment of issues related to Christ's ascension across a broader (protestant) perspective increases the relevance and usefulness of this unique study. Andrew Burgess presents the doctrine of the ascension as an important and undervalued doctrine and encourages Christians to see how, like Barth, they might benefit in their ability to think coherently about the present age and about Jesus in relation to this age, enabling further thought about the work of the Holy Spirit, the church, and Christian ethics.
Ascension of Larks
by Rachel LindenWhen globetrotting photographer Magdalena Henry loses the only man she’s ever loved, she risks her stellar career to care for his widow and young children on a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Free-spirited and fiercely independent, Maggie adores her life of travel and adventure. But she has a secret. She can’t let go of her first and only love, renowned architect Marco Firelli, now married to her best friend Lena.When Marco drowns in a kayaking accident, Maggie rushes to the Firelli family’s summer home on San Juan Island. Once there she discovers that Marco was hiding something that could destroy his family. As fragile, perfectionistic Lena slowly falls apart, Maggie tries to provide stability for Marco and Lena’s three young children.When Maggie is offered a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete in the world’s most prestigious photography competition, she thinks she’s found the answer to their problems. Then Lena makes a choice with unexpected and devastating consequences, forcing Maggie to grapple with an agonizing decision. Does she sacrifice the golden opportunity of her career or abandon the Firellis just when they need her the most?Gradually the island begins to work its magic. A century-old ritual to beckon loved ones home offers hope in the midst of sorrow. And a guilt-ridden yet compelling stranger hiding on the island may offer Maggie a second chance at love, but only if she can relinquish the past and move forward to find joy in unexpected places.
Ascension Theology and Habakkuk: Reformed Ecclesiology In Filipino American Perspective (Asian Christianity In The Diaspora )
by Neal D. PresaThis book describes Reformed ecclesiology through the lived faith of the Filipino American Christian diaspora. It proposes a contextual, constructive ecclesiology by engaging with the Presbyterian/Reformed theological tradition’s understanding of the ascension of Jesus Christ with the Old Testament book of Habakkuk as a conversation partner.
Ascent from Darkness: How Satan's Soldier Became God's Warrior
by Michael LeehanHis assignment from Satan was to kill Pastor Craig Groeschel. Today he sits on the front row of that pastor’s church.For twenty years of his life, Michael Leehan lived and worked for Satan. At age 33, he made a decision to serve the darkness that he felt had consumed his life, but instead of making things easier, it began a steeper downward spiral replete with ritualistic cuttings, blood sacrifices, jail time, job loss, estrangement from his friends and family, and actual murderous assignments from Satan himself.Ascent from Darkness relates Michael’s gripping, real-life encounters, enslavement to the powers of darkness, and miraculous emancipation from the clutches of the Enemy.For anyone who has ever struggled with spiritual warfare, addiction, depression, or hopelessness, Michael’s story is a bold reminder of the redemptive truth of the gospel that anyone—even a soldier of Satan—can be transformed and used for the glory of God.Now a servant of Christ, Michael exhibits the power of God’s relentless love and offers readers the chance to experience their own ascent into God’s glorious light.
The Ascent of Christian Law: Patristic and Byzantine Formulations of a New Civilization
by John McGuckin<p>This work asks the question: What did Christianity do to build a civilization? In the present age, law has been used energetically to micro-manage human societies, values, and aspirations. But did l aw work that way in antiquity? <p>This little book is some form of answer. It is a book on law and legal thought as it emerged in its formative ages of the Christian past; it asks what the ancient writers and theorists did with law and legal thought. It is part history, part philosophy, and more than anything else an introduction to issues of law and legal adjudication in t he Patristic and Byzantine eras.</p>
Ascent of Mount Carmel
by E. Allison Peers St. John of the CrossHe was called "the greatest of all mystical theologians" by spiritual teacher Thomas Merton. And when St. John of the Cross was proclaimed to be a Doctor of the Church, Pope Pius XI praised his work as "a guide and handbook for the man of faith who proposes to embrace a life of perfection." The writings of the pious Carmelite priest, as well as those of St. Teresa of Avila, are regarded as the peak of Spanish mysticism. This remarkable guide to the spiritual life stands as his most popular work. Imprisoned in Toledo during the sixteenth century, St. John wrote about his spiritual struggles with a unique poetic vision, illuminating a path for the faithful to grow closer to God. He believed that a spiritual union was open to us, but not before experiencing the confusion and despair of a dark night of the soul. Yet John's words are uplifting, lyrical, and filled with hope for any soul who aspires to the Divine union. By emptying ourselves of earthly distractions--memory, will, and sensual desires--we can make room for the pure light of God's grace. A primer to his Dark Night of the Soul, this acclaimed translation will resonate with modern pilgrims searching for wisdom.
Ascent of the Mountain, Flight of the Dove: An Invitation to Religious Studies
by J. Bowyer BellThe essence of Ascent of the Mountain, Flight of the Dove remains intact: its vision of religious studies as sustained refl ection on our lifelong voyage to discover who we are. The story we choose for ourselves, the story we live, can sacralize or secularize our lives and our world by the way in which we choose to relate to it. With this awareness of the story dimension of life, Ascent of the Mountain, Flight of the Dove opens us to awe, reverence, and wonder at the risks and possibilities of human freedom.This book is even more important than it was thirty years ago. We need religion to strike deeply into the self, away from public glare. Unless Americans become more sophisticated about the language of the self, inner life will shrivel. In addition, our people will continue to be vulnerable to fundamentalist movements. Such movements take over too many innocents. Th ey promise, and sometimes deliver, a touching happiness. But they do so by closing the spirit in a powerful and dangerous way.Families and schools do not provide a large and critical vocabulary by which to express the inner longings of the spirit. The souls of many are parched and they gladly accept water, any water, from those who off er it. Th e liberation of the religious spirit from trivial, closed, and simplistic systems of thought can only be achieved through the development of a critical language, exercises, and disciplines that open rather than close the mind, that lead to higher viewpoints, breakthroughs, and new syntheses, in a constant enlargement of spirit. Novak's book leads us to that place.
The Ascent to Truth
by Thomas MertonThe author of The Seven Storey Mountain explores the mysticism of Saint John of the Cross.The only thing that can save the world from complete moral collapse is a spiritual revolution. . . . The desire for unworldliness, detachment, and union with God is the most fundamental expression of this revolutionary spirit. In Ascent to Truth, author and Trappist Monk Thomas Merton makes an impassioned case for the importance of contemplation. Drawing on a range of thinkers—from Carl Jung to Pope Pius XII—Merton defines the nature of contemplative experience and shows how the Christian mysticism of sixteenth-century Spanish Carmelite Saint John of the Cross offers essential answers to our disquieting and troubling times. &“For any who have the desire to look into meditation and contemplation . . . this is the book for which they have waited.&” —New York Herald Tribune Book Review &“For those who may be curious about mysticism, and for those who may be called to a life of contemplation, this is an excellent book.&” —Catholic World
The Ascetical Homilies Of Saint Isaac The Syrian
by IsaacThe Ascetical Homilies of Saint Isaac the Syrian
Asceticism and the New Testament
by Leif E. Vaage Vincent L. WimbushFirst published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Asceticism In The Graeco-Roman World
by Richard FinnAsceticism deploys abstention, self-control, and self-denial, to order oneself or a community in relation to the divine. Both its practices and the cultural ideals they expressed were important to pagans, Jews, Christians of different kinds, and Manichees. Richard Finn presents for the first time a combined study of the major ascetic traditions, which have been previously misunderstood by being studied separately. He examines how people abstained from food, drink, sexual relations, sleep, and wealth; what they meant by their behaviour; and how they influenced others in the Graeco-Roman world. Against this background, the book charts the rise of monasticism in Egypt, Asia Minor, Syria, and North Africa, assessing the crucial role played by the third-century exegete, Origen, and asks why monasticism developed so variously in different regions.
The Asceticism of Emotions: An Eastern Orthodox Approach to Inclusion
by Petre MaicanThis book delves into the profound challenges posed by the negative emotions—fear, pity, and disgust—that persons with atypical bodies often evoke in their non-disabled peers. It seeks to uncover the theological roots of these reactions and offers a transformative path for overcoming them. Drawing deeply from the ascetical tradition of the Eastern Orthodox Church, the book highlights centuries of rich insights into the dynamics of emotions and their spiritual transformation. By engaging with this tradition, the book provides a nuanced understanding of how emotions shape human perception and interaction, particularly in the context of disability. More than just an exploration of aesthetics, emotions, and asceticism, this work enriches the field of disability theology through a constructive dialogue with the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Long underrepresented in the discussions on disability, Eastern Orthodoxy reveals here its resources for reimagining inclusion and human dignity.
Asegure el éxito en su matrimonio antes de casarse: Siete preguntas que hacer antes (y después) de casarse
by Parrott LesLO QUE DICEN LOS EXPERTOS SOBRE: ASEGURE EL ÉXITO EN SU MATRIMONIO ANTES DE CASARSE ¡Por fin un programa de preparación comprensivo para el matrimonio de la pareja actual! ¿Está cansado de los libros para matrimonios que suenan como escritos hace treinta años? ¿Quiere consejos verdaderos, honestos, de una pareja que conoce las esperanzas y los esfuerzos de las parejas actuales? ¿Quiere tener un matrimonio que perdure toda la vida? Asegure el éxito en su matrimonio antes de casarse es el primer programa comprensivo de preparación matrimonial específicamente diseñado para las parejas de hoy. Y es el primero desarrollado por una pareja. Mientras el amor esté fresco… Asegure el éxito en su matrimonio antes de casarse.
Asegure el éxito en su matrimonio antes de casarse: Siete preguntas que hacer antes (y después) de casarse
by Les And ParrottCon más de un millón de ejemplares vendidos, Asegure el éxito de su matrimonio antes de casarse se ha convertido en la norma de oro para ayudar a los prometidos y recién casados de hoy a disfrutar de un amor que dure toda la vida. Esta edición ampliada y actualizada ha sido perfeccionada por años de sugerencias, experiencias personales y lo último en el campo de las investigaciones, haciendo que esta obra sea más útil e informativa que nunca antes.Asegure el éxito de su matrimonio antes de casarse, creado por los doctores Les y Leslie Parrott, expertos en relaciones, es un amplio programa de matrimonio diseñado de forma específica por una pareja para las parejas de hoy. Es más que un simple libro; es una experiencia capaz de transformar la vida. Los doctores Les y Leslie les presentan los secretos para edificar un matrimonio duradero. Así podrás• descubrir las creencias falsas más importantes acerca del matrimonio• aprender a comunicarse con una comprensión inmediata• descubrir el secreto para reducir y resolver los conflictos• dominar el arte del manejo del dinero• comenzar de una manera excelente su vida sexual• comprender los tres ingredientes esenciales de un amor que perdura• descubrir la importancia de que se conviertan en almas gemelas… y másHaz que tu matrimonio sea todo lo que se supone que sea. Salva tu matrimonio… antes (y después) que comience. Sencillamente, Asegure el éxito de su matrimonio antes de casarse es el medio más popular y comprobado para iniciar un amor que perdurará toda la vida.
Asesinato en Amsterdam: La muerte de Theo van Gogh y los límites de la tolerancia
by Ian BurumaUn clásico contemporáneo del ensayo y el reportaje: cómo el asesinato de Theo van Gogh a manos de un islamista radical supuso el fin del sueño de las sociedades multiculturales en Europa. Quizá el primer aviso de los problemas que Europa iba a afrontar en el siglo XXI fue el asesinato del cineasta Theo van Gogh en Amsterdam, a manos de un islamista radical, el 2 de noviembre de 2004. Su crimen había sido filmar una película documental con Ayaan Irsi Alii, diputada holandesa de origen somalí y una de las principales críticas del islam. Junto al cadáver de Van Gogh parecía agonizar el sueño holandés -y por extensión el europeo- de una sociedad multicultural capaz de absorber a los inmigrantes que acuden en busca de una vida mejor. Ian Buruma tomó este asesinato como el punto de partida para una vibrante obra, mitad reportaje mitad ensayo, en la que se enfrenta con las medias verdades, los cinismos, los problemas y las vanas esperanzas de Europa ante las nuevas migraciones, en un país como Holanda, en el que el 45% de los habitantes son de origen extranjero y cuyas políticas de integración y multiculturalismo eran vistas como un modelo. El asesinato de Van Gogh, la controvertida figura del político Pim Fortuyn, las contradicciones del Estado de bienestar europeo y la aparición de una versión violenta y radical del islam son algunos de los hilos con los que Buruma teje este fascinante, fundamental y premonitorio libro, un auténtico clásico contemporáneo. Reseñas:«Un reportaje puede ser una obra de arte, si su autor escribe con elegancia y eficacia, documenta con rigor sus informaciones y las organiza con la precisión y la astucia de un buen novelista. Es lo que ha hecho Ian Buruma en Asesinato en Amsterdam, un libro que se lee como una novela de suspense aunque en él no haya fantasía y sí historia viva, y hunda sus raíces en la más candente actualidad.»Mario Vargas Llosa, El País «Fascinante. Tan agudo e inteligente como cabía esperar de Buruma.»Timothy Garton Ash, The New York Review of Books
Los asesinos de sueños: Fuiste creado para alcanzar tus sueños
by Jim RaleyAtrévase a soñar en grande “Un sueño cumplido es un árbol de vida.” --Proverbios 13:12, ntv Dios le ha diseñado para soñar en grande. Pero a veces usted necesita que se le recuerde cómo encontrar el sueño de Dios para su vida y buscar su cumplimiento al enfrentar los desafíos. Asesinos de sueños se enfoca en la vida de José para mostrarle cómo vencer los obstáculos y reavivar la esperanza de manera que pueda alcanzar los sueños que Dios tiene para usted. Aquí encontrará… Ánimo para aferrarse a sus sueños en los tiempos difíciles Estrategias para lidiar con los “asesinos de sueños” que pueden venir disfrazados de amigos, familiares, compañeros de trabajo e incluso errores de su pasado Esperanza en que Dios puede hacer obrar lo bueno en medio de lo negativo y cumplir cada uno de sus propósitos para su vida Dios quiere llevarle del estrés a la estrategia divina, de un revés a un plan, ¡y del colapso a la victoria! Es hora de empezar a soñar con un futuro más brillante y mejor.