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Pocket Dictionary of Liturgy & Worship
by Brett Scott ProvanceThe range of topics includes practices, such as altar call and benediction-rites, such as baptism and Eucharist symbols, such as incense and dove texts, such as Apostolic Constitutions and Book of Common Prayer gestures, such as kneeling and sign of the cross vestments, such as alb and robe musical terms, such as a cappella and Agnus Dei observances.
Pocket Dictionary of Saints
by John J. DelaneyThis specially abridged edition of the Dictionary of Saints is a readable, detailed compendium of the facts and fables, legends and lore of the saints venerated by the universal church--1,500 entries in all.
Pocket Dictionary of Theological Terms (The IVP Pocket Reference Series)
by Stanley J. Grenz David Guretzki Cherith Fee NordlingPocket Dictionary of Theological Termsaccomodationwrath of Goda posteriorivia mediatheological movements and traditions, from the Alexandrian School to Wesleyanismtheologians, from Anselm of Canterbury to Ulrich Zwingli
Pocket Dictionary of the Reformed Tradition (The IVP Pocket Reference Series)
by Kelly M. Kapic Wesley Vander LugtLatin terms, such as ad fontes and sola fideTheologians, from Calvin to TorranceConfessions, such as the Belgic and WestminsterDoctrines, such as atonement and sanctificationApologists, such as Francis Schaeffer and Cornelius Van Til
Pocket Guide to Chakras, Revised: Understanding Your Inner Energy (The Mindful Living Guides)
by Joy GardnerA revised and updated, approachable and down-to-earth guide to understanding the chakras and their energy in the body.A clairvoyant can see seven energy vortexes radiating like multi-colored suns along the axis of the human spine. These whorls of spinning energy are known as "chakras," the Sanskrit word for "wheel." Today the ancient awareness of chakras is recognized as a legitimate model for health and illness, providing us with a rich, complex method of organizing the holistic mind-body-spirit connection. This concise introduction to the chakras addresses what they are, where they are located, how they function, how they open and close, and how their energy can be changed. In a time when spirituality is preferred over religion, all you need to know about chakras is right here!
Pocket Guide to Sainthood
by Jason BoyettThe Field Manual for the Super-Virtuous Life A short, humorous guide to saints across the ages-the interesting, the touching, the off-beat, the unexpected, the unusual, and the downright weird. Jason Boyett (Amarillo, TX) is a former copywriter and creative director in the advertising/marketing industry whose work regularly appears in publications like Relevant magazine, Christian Single, and TrueU. org. He has written for Salon. com, Paste, ChristianityToday. com, Ministries Today, and other national publications. He has been featured on international programs airing on the National Geographic Channel and the History Channel, including its recent broadcast of Mysteries of the Garden of Eden.
Pocket Guide to World Religions (The IVP Pocket Reference Series)
by Winfried CorduanHave you ever wondered . . . what the red dot on an Indian woman's forehead means? whether all Buddhist monks practice martial arts? if the Emperor of Japan is still considered a god? Here is a concise, informative guide for anyone looking for answers to basic questions about the world's varied religions. In short, incisive chapters, Winfried Corduan introduces readers to twelve of the world's major religions, including Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Parsi, Shinto and Sikhism. For each, he offers brief descriptions of its name, numbers and distribution, key symbols, history, Scriptures, major beliefs, subgroups, worship practices, home practices, clothing, diet and calendar. Also included are even briefer descriptions of sixteen new religious movements and traditional or tribal religions. This book is for students, pastors and other busy people who want the quick, bare-facts scoop on current religions.
Pocket Guide to the Afterlife
by Jason BoyettHeaven, Hell, and Other Ultimate Destinations A concise and often humor-filled guide to the afterlife-the interesting, unknown, unusual, apocalyptic, and the downright strange. Jason Boyett (Amarillo, TX) is a former copywriter and creative director in the advertising/marketing industry whose work regularly appears in publications like Relevant magazine, Christian Single, and TrueU. org. He has written for Salon. com, Paste, ChristianityToday. com, Ministries Today, and other national publications. He has been featured on international programs airing on the National Geographic Channel and the History Channel, including its recent broadcast of Mysteries of the Garden of Eden.
Pocket Guide to the Bible
by Jason BoyettA Little Book About the Big BookAn new guide to the original good book, focusing on the fascinating, touching, off-beat, unusual, and the downright bizarre aspects of the Bible.Jason Boyett (Amarillo, TX) is a former copywriter and creative director in the advertising/marketing industry whose work regularly appears in publications like Relevant magazine, Christian Single, and TrueU.org. He has written for Salon.com, Paste, ChristianityToday.com, Ministries Today, and other national publications. He has been featured on international programs airing on the National Geographic Channel and the History Channel, including its recent broadcast of Mysteries of the Garden of Eden.
Pocket History of the Church
by D. Jeffrey BinghamThe story of Christianity is a fascinating tale. Here we find drama, vision and expansion along with failure, setbacks and tragedy. Yet during the past two thousand years the power of Jesus is felt throughout the interplay of human actors and the forces of world events. How can you grasp the story played out on such a gigantic stage? This book is an ideal place to start. D. Jeffrey Bingham has skillfully selected the key people and episodes to tell a grand and humbling story. From Roman persecution to the early creeds, from the monastic movement to the Reformation, from the rise of liberalism to missionary expansion, he chronicles the ups and downs of a people and a faith. This pocket history has been crafted for students, pastors and other busy people who want an informed, clear and concise presentation that feeds the mind and moves the heart. It is an account that nurtures the Christian virtues of faith, hope and love. For Bingham aims not only to uncover the treasures of the church's past but also to show how history aids your own spiritual journey today.
Pocket History of the Church (The IVP Pocket Reference Series)
by D. Jeffrey BinghamThe story of Christianity is a fascinating tale. Here we find drama, vision and expansion along with failure, setbacks and tragedy. Yet during the past two thousand years the power of Jesus is felt throughout the interplay of human actors and the forces of world events. How can you grasp the story played out on such a gigantic stage? This book is an ideal place to start. D. Jeffrey Bingham has skillfully selected the key people and episodes to tell a grand and humbling story. From Roman persecution to the early creeds, from the monastic movement to the Reformation, from the rise of liberalism to missionary expansion, he chronicles the ups and downs of a people and a faith. This pocket history has been crafted for students, pastors and other busy people who want an informed, clear and concise presentation that feeds the mind and moves the heart. It is an account that nurtures the Christian virtues of faith, hope and love. For Bingham aims not only to uncover the treasures of the church's past but also to show how history aids your own spiritual journey today.
Pocket Prayers for Dads: 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Strength and Faith
by Max LucadoDads wear many hats. From protector to playmate, confidante to counselor. No matter the role, families rely on dads to lead with strength and faith. And in Pocket Prayers for Dads, Max Lucado offers forty scriptures and guided prayers that will help dads do just that.
Pocket Prayers for Friends: 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Joy and Serenity
by Max LucadoSome friends are closer than family. They weave their way into our lives, there to celebrate the highs and comfort us through the lows. And for those special friends, Max Lucado offers forty scriptures and guided prayers that bring joy and serenity in Pocket Prayers for Friends.
Pocket Prayers for Graduates: 40 Simple Prayers that Bring Hope and Direction
by Max LucadoGraduation is one of life's most exciting milestones. It can also be a source of uncertainty and anxiety. What comes after graduation day? More education? A career? Starting a family? Often this time in life can bring more questions than answers, but Max Lucado offers hope and direction by pointing to the Answer to all of life's question. Pocket Prayers for Graduates includes forty scriptures and guided prayers written especially for those considering their futures post-graduation.
Pocket Prayers for Military Life: 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Faith and Courage
by Max LucadoDaily life for those in the military and their loved ones at home can be filled with rapid change, fear, and uncertainty. For those bravely sacrificing for our country, bestselling author, Max Lucado, offers words of hope, pointing them to the Source of faith and courage. Pocket Prayers for the Military contains forty scriptures and guided prayers that will help readers face the unique challenges of military life with courage and faith.
Pocket Prayers for Moms: 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Peace and Rest
by Max LucadoNo one knows how quickly the chaos of daily life can become overwhelming more than moms. We lean on them for everything from hurt feelings to missing homework to broken bones. So, where can moms turn for peace and rest in the midst of mayhem? Bestselling author Max Lucado points to the Source of all hope and strength in Pocket Prayers for Moms, which contains forty scriptures and guided prayers written especially for all moms.
Pocket Prayers for Teachers: 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Peace and Renewal
by Max LucadoAll the way from coloring inside the lines to calculus, teachers have given us the tools to thrive. Where would we be without them? But a teacher's job is often a difficult one. Sometimes anxiety and exhaustion become the norm. For those in need of a little peace and renewal, Max Lucado points to the Teacher who offered just that. Pocket Prayers for Teachers contains forty scriptures and guided prayers written especially for those special people, who encourage and inspire our students.
Pocket Prayers: 40 Simple Prayers that Bring Peace and Rest
by Max LucadoWhen the chaos of our daily lives becomes overwhelming, where can we turn for peace and rest? Best-selling author Max Lucado points to the Source of all hope and strength in Pocket Prayers, which contains forty guided prayers and complementary scriptures for any situation. This pass-along companion to Before Amen serves as an outreach tool for ministries and churches, offering simple encouragement for those who struggle to pray.
Pocket Taoist Wisdom (Shambhala Pocket Library)
by Thomas ClearyThis compact collection of Taoism's greatest masterpieces introduces its most fundamental teachings and reveals the essential spirit of Tao.From the time of its earliest sages in prehistoric China, Taoism has looked to the underlying Way of all things (the Tao) as a guide to thoughts and actions. For the Taoists, the patterns of nature revealed the answers to their deepest spiritual questions and provided the inspiration for their unique teachings. Over the centuries, Taoism has blossomed into a profound tradition with a variety of forms--all united by a single, core philosophy of radical simplicity and natural living. Today, Taoism is most widely known through the Tao-te Ching, yet its corpus of literature is vast--ranging from philosophical dialogues and essays to astonishing fables, legends, proverbs, and more.This volume includes: Tao-te Ching: The foundational source of Taoist thought by the legendary Lao TzuChuang-tzu: Philosophical dialogues from one of Taoism's most famous sagesHuai-nan-tzu: Teachings from the time of the Han dynasty on affairs of state, natural science, and Taoist psychologyWen-tzu: Records of further sayings by Lao Tzu on the art of livingTales of Inner Meaning: Fables, stories, and jokes from the Lieh-tzu and others on the subtleties of Taoist philosophySayings of Ancestor Lu: Teachings from Lu Yen, a seminal figure in the founding of the Complete Reality school of Taoism and master synthesizer of China's classic spiritual traditions
Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year
by Joan BorysenkoAs the seasons change, so do our lives. In this unforgettable book, Joan Borysenko offers a unique, organic means of drawing personal strength and spiritual succor from the wondrous cycles of nature. Drawing on the ancient wisdom at the core of the world's religions, the guidance of the four great Archangels that stand at the gates of the Medicine Wheel, and her own deep mystical experience, she has divided the book into twelve inspiring monthly sections. Each reflects such emotionally significant themes as Forgiveness, Rebirth in Love, and Spiritual Healing. And each provides daily meditations, prayers, and affirmations that help you let go of fear and realize the light of peace and compassion that dwells throughout the universe . . . and within your own heart.
Pocketful of Promises - Women
by David C CookGod loves you! He promises you a hope and a future! A Pocketful of Promises for Women is packed with powerful promises and personal love letters from God to you. In it's pages you will find inspiration, encouragement, comfort, peace, and guidance that will enable you to know God better and experience His goodness and provision in your life. you will discover constant reminders that He is with you, that He loves you, and is faithful to provide what you need for any and every situation you might face.
Poder Para Reinventarte: Como romper los patrones destructivos en su vida
by Jason FrennEvangelist and author Jason Frenn details five steps accessing Christ's power to break the chains of destructive patterns that afflict generation after generation. Many families suffer from dysfunction and conflict handed down from one generation to the next, and the cycle repeats itself with greater and greater severity. Parents struggle to keep their families from eroding as they helplessly watch their kids, teenagers, and adult children fall into overwhelming patterns of self-destruction. But there is a power that can set these families free and change their future. In this book, readers experience the story of the author and his family, and how he was rescued from destruction. Each reader can find the POWER TO REINVENT YOURSELF and obtain a life of significance, success, and victory!
Poder Para Vivir: ¡Experimente todo para lo que fue creado!
by Matt SorgerEn un mundo donde la oscuridad está en constante choque con la luz, la gente necesita desesperadamente algo o alguien en quién creer, ya sean líderes, amigos y pastores íntegros y verdaderos. Poder para vivir le da las claves para experimentar esa vida extraordinaria, una vida marcada por la presencia y el poder de Dios. Cada capítulo cubre un principio esencial que le permitirá superar situaciones de su pasado, desarrollar una fresca visión para su futuro y caminar en victoria de forma continua.
Poder de la Palabra y como estudiarla
by John MacarthurEste libro es una guía práctica que nos explica por qué estudiar la Biblia y ofrece pautas para hacerlo de una forma efectiva. El Dr. John MacArthur examina varios pasajes de las Escrituras del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamentos. This book is a non-intimidating guide that answers both the "why" and the "how" of Bible study. Dr. John MacArthur examines various Scripture passages in the Old and New Testaments. Published in English by Moody Publishers.
Poder libertad y gracia: Encuentre la fuente de la felicidad para toda su vida
by Deepak Chopra MD&“Este libro captura la esencia de todas mis charlas en los últimos 20 años. Es la destilación de casi todo lo que he enseñado hasta ahora. "- Deepak ChopraDeepak Chopra considera el misterio de nuestra existencia y su importancia en nuestra eterna búsqueda de la felicidad. ¿Quién soy? De donde vengo ¿A dónde voy cuando muero? Chopra se basa en la antigua filosofía de Vedanta y los hallazgos de la ciencia moderna para ayudarnos a comprender y experimentar nuestra verdadera naturaleza, que es un campo de conciencia pura. Cuando entendemos nuestra verdadera naturaleza, comenzamos a vivir desde la fuente de la verdadera felicidad, que no es mera felicidad por tal o cual razón, sino verdadera alegría interior. Cuando sabemos quiénes somos, permitimos que el universo fluya a través de nosotros con facilidad, y nuestras vidas están impregnadas de poder, libertad y gracia.