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Present Perfect: Finding God in the Now
by Gregory A. BoydA "Holy Habit" That Will Change Your Life!Experience true spiritual transformation: invite God's presence into your life! Popular author, theologian, and pastor Gregory Boyd shows you how--simply, practically, and effectively--in this thoughtful and accessible book. Discover:How to pray continuallyWhat it means to "take every thought captive"How to wake up to God&’s ever-present love God is closer to you than the air you breathe.He is present in every given moment. Wake up to his presence! Turn off the mental chatter that keeps you from seeing his glory. Embrace the holy habit of inviting God's presence into your life, and be transformed!We long to be transformed. Yet our minds are filled with endless trivia and self-centered chatter. To-do lists. Worries about the past. Speculation about the future. We forget to live in the present moment . . . and to invite God to be with us there.After reading classic contemplative authors Brother Lawrence, Jean-Pierre de Caussade, and Frank Laubach, theologian and pastor Gregory Boyd longed to experience the presence of God for himself. For two decades, he's attempted to implement the "practice of the presence of God" in his own life . . . sometimes succeeding, sometimes failing. What he's learned as a fellow pilgrim on his spiritual journey can help you find true spiritual transformation as you begin to practice the discipline of inviting God into every moment."I've become absolutely convinced that remaining aware of God's presence moment-by-moment is the single most important task in the life of every follower of Jesus," Boyd writes. "I'm convinced this challenge is implied in our commitment to surrender our life to Christ, for the only real life we have to surrender to him is the one we live moment-by-moment." Join Boyd on this transformational journey of a lifetime!
Present in Prayer: A Guided Invitation to Peace Through Biblical Meditation (30 Devotional Meditations on Scripture to Guide You in Prayer)
by Jennifer TuckerStill your soul and rest your mind as you cultivate a purposeful prayer life by focusing your thoughts on God&’s Word.Do you notice that even when your body is not moving, your mind is racing? Anxiety, to-do lists, and the spiral of negative thought patterns often keep us from the stillness we long for. In Present in Prayer, award-winning author Jennifer Tucker invites you to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through God's Word and renew your mind through the practice of Christian meditation.As in her first book, Breath as Prayer, Jennifer shares a powerful prayer practice in this beautifully illustrated book that is deep yet accessible. Each of the 30 meditations offers you:A gentle call to silence, an opening prayer, and a thoughtful reflection on a Bible verseGuided meditation on Scripture using the centuries-old practice of lectio divina—a framework of Christian meditation that helps you slow down and linger on God&’s WordA prayer of surrender and prompts for how to live out the truths God is speaking to youInspired art to draw you into each meditation as you consider what is lovely, true, excellent, and worthy of praise Present in Prayer is an ideal gift for:Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, or overwhelming thoughtsThose who want to establish a more regular prayer practicePrayer groups and prayer ministries You're not in a hurry. You're on a journey. Cultivate a more purposeful and peaceful prayer life and greater intimacy with God as you focus your thoughts on His Word.
Presença Plena
by Paulo Borges«Façamos desta leitura uma viagem de peregrinação pelo território sagrado que somos, descobrindo e deixando irradiar a liberdade, consciência, amor, abundância e criatividade que já existem em nós, como os nossos mais profundos e desconhecidos recursos.» «Presença» é muito mais do que apenas estar. É um não-sei-quê que nos envolve, impossível de expressar e definir plenamente. Com isto em mente, Paulo Borges leva-nos aqui numa jornada pelos cinco aspectos fundamentais da experiência da presença: a presença aberta, a presença consciente, a presença amorosa, a presença abundante e a presença criativa. Um livro que deve ser lido e vivido de um modo diferente, prático e experiencial, com disponibilidade e entrega para com os exercícios propostos, como se se tratasse de um retiro ou workshop presencial.Porque, no final, o mais importante não é exclusivamente a compreensão intelectual, mas sim aprofundar a prática, parando sempre que necessário para realizar as experiências meditativas
Preserving Ethnicity through Religion in America: Korean Protestants and Indian Hindus across Generations
by Pyong Gap Min2012 Honorable Mention Award, Sociology of Religion Section, presented by the American Sociological Association2011 Honorable Mention for the American Sociological Association International Migration Section's Thomas and Znaniecki Best BookPreserving Ethnicity through Religion in America explores the factors that may lead to greater success in ethnic preservation. Pyong Gap Min compares Indian Americans and Korean Americans, two of the most significant ethnic groups in New York, and examines the different ways in which they preserve their ethnicity through their faith. Does someone feel more “Indian” because they practice Hinduism? Does membership in a Korean Protestant church aid in maintaining ties to Korean culture?Pushing beyond sociological research on religion and ethnicity which has tended to focus on whites or on a single immigrant group or on a single generation, Min also takes actual religious practice and theology seriously, rather than gauging religiosity based primarily on belonging to a congregation. Fascinating and provocative voices of informants from two generations combine with telephone survey data to help readers understand overall patterns of religious practices for each group under consideration. Preserving Ethnicity through Religion in America is remarkable in its scope, its theoretical significance, and its methodological sophistication.
Preserving Memory: The Struggle to Create America's Holocaust Museum
by Edward T. LinenthalSince its first year in 1993, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has attracted more than 15 millino visitors, sometimes at the rate of 10,000 a day, each of whom has walked away with an indelible impression of awe in the face of the unimaginable. This lively, honest, behind-the-scenes account details the emotionally complex fifteen-year struggle surrounding the museum's birth.
Preserving the Sacred: Historical Perspectives on the Ojibwa Midewiwin (Manitoba Studies in Native History #13)
by Michael AngelThe Midewiwin is the traditional religious belief system central to the world view of Ojibwa in Canada and the US. It is a highly complex and rich series of sacred teachings and narratives whose preservation enabled the Ojibwa to withstand severe challenges to their entire social fabric throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. It remains an important living and spiritual tradition for many Aboriginal people today.The rituals of the Midewiwin were observed by many 19th century Euro-Americans, most of whom approached these ceremonies with hostility and suspicion. As a result, although there were many accounts of the Midewiwin published in the 19th century, they were often riddled with misinterpretations and inaccuracies.Historian Michael Angel compares the early texts written about the Midewiwin, and identifies major, common misconceptions in these accounts. In his explanation of the historical role played by the Midewiwin, he provides alternative viewpoints and explanations of the significance of the ceremonies, while respecting the sacred and symbolic nature of the Midewiwin rituals, songs, and scrolls.
Presidential Faith and Foreign Policy
by William StedingThroughout the Cold War the religious beliefs of presidents and the connection of those beliefs to foreign policy produced curiosities but little scholarship. The subject was most often sequestered behind the presumptive veil of the separation of church and state, or otherwise set aside due to methodological concerns. Since 9/11, religion has become a subject that cannot be ignored. Western inquiries of Islam and the religious rhetoric of George W. Bush made religion central to foreign affairs. However, as Presidential Faith and Foreign Policy shows, religion has been fully ensconced in the political sphere since the presidency of Jimmy Carter, and he and his successor Ronald Reagan - both self-professed born-again Christians - applied their particular religious interpretations to their leadership of the United States and its international affairs.
Press Pause Before You Eat
by Linda MintleFor all the times you've said, "Why did I just eat that?" Say good-bye to one of the most overlooked areas of our relationship to food -- mindless eating. This groundbreaking book shines new light on why we eat along with practical, proven strategies to control our eating. Does your busy schedule translate into eating on the run or skipping meals altogether? Is your life so filled with multitasking and on-the-go consumption that eating becomes a thing to do while doing other things? Dr. Linda knows that all too often such eating becomes a source of guilt and distress. The more stressed we feel, the more food becomes a source of gratification and relief -- a numbing agent. Dieting treats only symptoms. "Unless people are coached to be intentional about their eating, they will continue to eat mindlessly and be part of the 90 to 95 percent of failed dieters," writes Dr. Linda. "A new approach is needed -- one that addresses the emotional, relational, and spiritual side of our relationship to food." Food is not your enemy; it is something you can once again enjoy! Dr. Linda deals with the root causes of unintentional eating and restores your joy of eating. This is your practical guide to cultivating a healthy awareness of eating that attends to your body, soul, and spirit.
Press Play
by Patti GordonGot Life on Hold? What if it didn't have to be that way? What if you could have what you're waiting for right now? You can. Simply press play! Not just another book for singles about how to find the right one or be the right one,Press Play brings you to the right One. With raw honesty and real knowing that comes from a lifetime of single living, Patti Gordon unveils captivating stories from heartrending to humorous. This book will radically change your perspective and help you discover the keys to finding a family, a purpose for living, new beginnings, and the Lover of your soul. What If "What Ifs" Didn't Define Your Life? Yet another wedding invitation. Still more couples holding hands. Bluebirds' love songs falling flat on your ears. It's the single life--empty and punctuated with reminders that they are happy. And you are not. But what if it didn't have to be this way? What if your happiness didn't lie at the end of an aisle? What if you already had all the love you're looking for? Then your time has come. Not just another book for singles about how to find the right one or be the right one, Press Play brings you to the right One. With raw honesty and a real knowing that comes from a lifetime of single living, Patti Gordon unveils captivating stories from heartrending to humorous. This book will refresh your spirit and radically change your perspective as you discover the keys to finding: a family, a purpose for living, new beginnings, and the Lover of your soul. What if you could live today like you imagine you will with a ring on your finger? You can. Press play now! "Honest, witty, and inspiring. You'll fall in love with Patti and the delightful way she captures the deep longings that tug at your own heart." Linda Dillow Conference speaker and coauthor of Intimate Issues. "Patti writes with a warmth and authenticity that makes you want to finish the book in one sitting, then inspires you to press play in your own life. I highly recommend this book!" Chip Ingram, President and CEO, Walk Thru the Bible, Teaching pastor, Living on the Edge radio broadcast. Story Behind the Book: "I was in my mid-thirties, had never married, and was miserable. Until then, I'd spent most of my life looking for happiness at the end of an aisle. I begged God to change things-to give me love, security, and peace;and He did. But it didn't come in the package I expected. He didn't give me a husband. Instead, He gave me a series of life lessons about Truth. This book is about those lessons and the new life they brought. A life where everything was different--but the only thing that changed was me." -Patti Gordon
Pressing Pause: 100 Quiet Moments for Moms to Meet with Jesus (Pressing Pause)
by Karen Ehman Ruth SchwenkKids bickering? Schedule jam-packed? Dishes and laundry both piled up high? Perhaps it's time you pressed pause and took a moment for yourself. Pressing Pause offers you a calm way to start your day, to refresh yourself in Jesus and drink deeply of His presence so that you are ready to pour out love, time, and energy into the people who matter most to you. With these 100 encouraging devotions, moms will:Begin each day with ScriptureDraw on God's powers by discovering His WordLearn practical ways to love and servePressing Pause is perfect for:Any mother wanting to approach each day with a positive mindset and develop a closer relationship with GodMotivational gifts, birthdays, Mother's Day, or ChristmasMoms, ages 25-50Whether you're juggling a career, kids' schedules, and church commitments or you're covered in spit-up and anxious about what the next 18 years might hold, you can carve out a few quiet moments to rejuvenate your spirit.
Pressing into Thin Places: Encouraging the Heart toward God (Pressing Into Thin Places Ser.)
by Margaret Harrell Wills“Somehow we know that we were made for so much more than the things of this world . . . Get ready to experience God and fresh revelations of hope.” —Pam Vredevelt, bestselling author of The Power of Letting GoThrough historical anecdotes, personal memoir, observation, prayer, and a mixture of prose and poetry, Dr. Margaret Wills allows the reader to join her on her own search for peace, hope, and meaning in the midst of loss and pain. She also encourages praise and appreciation at all times, for God’s heart toward his children is unchanging.With honest and intimate revelation, she explores the “thin places” where God’s presence is deeply felt when the veil is momentarily lifted: the storms of life, including damaged relationships, the death of a loved one, personal confusion, and gripping sorrow. Dr. Wills considers the character of God, our father and king but also the greatest servant and the wisest teacher, relating to the quiet victories and the unending challenges of everyday life. She invites you to celebrate in the struggle and ultimate triumph of faith founded in Jesus Christ, the beauty and diversity of creation, and the hope to be had in this life and the next through saving grace.“How beautifully Margaret portrays the thin places—the tender places—the most significant places of our souls. Her work is compelling and rich with passion. Struggling to find the thin places of your life? This book is the first thing I would put in your hands.” —Tammy Maltby, author of The God Who Sees You“Resurrection life is real and it often surprises us in the bleakest of winters, as these well-written stories reveal.” —Dee Brestin, author of The Friendships of Women
Pressure Points: Twelve Global Issues Shaping the Face of the Church
by J. D. PayneEach generation of believers faces numerous challenges to the mission of the church. While the church does not have control over the large issues of each generation, its response to them is a matter of Kingdom stewardship.J. D. Payne gets to the heart of the twelve most important problems we face today. In Pressure Points J. D. helps us see how we can prevent these global issues from pushing the church off its biblical moorings, so we can absorb the pressures while responding in a way that remains faithful to the church's calling and mission. Come to see that despite all the challenges, some of the greatest days for Kingdom advancement are ahead of us. Topics include:Unreached people groupsTruth and pluralismThe West as a mission fieldThe majority world churchWorld religionsInternational migrationGlobalizationPovertyUrbanizationChildren and youthHealthcareOral learners
Prestos a responder: Lo que mi padre me enseñó sobre la vida y el hacer la diferencia
by Matthew Hagee¡Usted puede marcar la diferencia! ¿Qué tal si las iglesias de EE.UU. pudieran alimentar cada persona hambrienta en sus ciudades? ¿Qué tal si tuviésemos los recursos para educar a cada niño en un ambiente donde se anima el respeto a Dios? ¿Qué tal si pudiéramos crear empleos que capacitan a las personas y le dan a todos la oportunidad de ser de bendición a otros de la misma manera en que ellos han sido bendecidos? Como pastor, Matt Hagee reconoce que hay cosas en el mundo que necesitan cambiar y, como muchos jóvenes cristianos, él desea ser parte de la solución. Además, Matt ha recibido un rico legado de su padre--el pastor y autor de éxitos de ventas John Hagee--que incluye una sabiduría experiencial arraigada en sólidos principios bíblicos. En Prestos a responder combina la pasión de la juventud con la sabiduría de las experiencias de su padre para proveer tanto inspiración y los pasos para cambios duraderos en cada una de las siguiente áreas claves: Su vida personal Sus finanzas Sociedad Educación Política Usted puede marcar la diferencia si se compromete a hacerlo. No importa quien sea, de dónde venga, o lo que esté pasando, el tiempo de la transformación ha llegado y estar presto a responder comienza en usted.
Presumed Dead: Shadow Of Suspicion Rescue At Cedar Lake Presumed Dead
by Angela Ruth StrongA disgraced pilot long presumed dead steps out of hiding to save his lost love in this inspirational romantic suspense adventure.Framed for a sabotaged military operation, Preston Tyler has allowed everyone to believe he’s dead—until he witnesses someone planting a bomb in his childhood sweetheart’s cabin. To save Holly Fontaine’s life, he must blow his cover.Holly is shaken . . . both by the explosion and the sudden appearance of a man she thought she’d lost forever. But their reunion is short-lived when the bomb planter returns, forcing their escape into Lake Tahoe’s wilderness. As they struggle to survive, memories of their shared past reignite old feelings. Holly refuses to lose Preston again, but with their pursuer closing in, will the ultimate betrayal tear them apart for good?
Presumed Guilty
by Dana R. Lynn"I'M INNOCENT!" After four years in prison for a crime she didn't commit, Melanie Swanson's finally free. Yet starting over brings a heavy load of challenges. Nearly everyone believes she's guilty-including police lieutenant Jace Tucker. Jace's certainty cracks only when Melanie is repeatedly attacked, and when the people around her are picked off one by one. Melanie's clearly innocent-and terrified. Someone wants her dead to keep her shattered memories from recalling the crime she witnessed rather than caused. She lost her friends, her fiancé and her freedom when she was found guilty-but proving her innocence could cost Melanie her life.
Presumed Guilty
by James S. BellMurder, betrayal, and a trial that feeds a media frenzy. Can one woman stand against the forces that threaten to tear her family apart? Pastor Ron Hamilton's star is rising. His 8,000-strong church is thriving. His good looks and charisma make him an exceptional speaker on family values. And his book on pornography in the church has become an unexpected bestseller. Everything is perfect. Until a young woman's body is discovered in a seedy motel room. The woman is a porn star. And all the evidence in the murder points to one man: Ron. With the noose tightening around her husband's neck, Dallas Hamilton faces a choice: believe the seemingly irrefutable facts-or the voice of her heart. The press has already reached its verdict, and the public echoes it. But Dallas is determined to do whatever it takes to find the truth. But then a dark secret from Dallas's past threatens to take them all down. As the clock ticks toward Ron's conviction and imprisonment, and an underworld of evil encircles her, Dallas must gather all her trust in God to discover what really happened in that motel room . . . even if it means losing faith in her husband forever.
Presumed Guilty
by James Scott BellDallas Hamilton's perfect world is torn apart when her husband, a rising superstar in the evangelical world, is arrested for the murder of a porn star.
Presumption of Guilt (Sun Coast Chronicles #4)
by Terri BlackstockA young newspaper reporter investigates alleged abuses in a children's home. She comes face-to-face with her past, and her faith is often tested as she experiences threats on her life.
Presumption of Guilt (Sun Coast Chronicles #4)
by Terri BlackstockJust one person can save the children from a terrifying future. But to do so, she must master her past. Beth Wright, a newspaper reporter, is hot on the trail of a story that could expose something very ugly at the St. Clair Children’s Home. Someone else is hot on Beth Wright’s trail—someone who wants to make sure her story never sees the press. Between them stands Nick Hutchins, a social worker who finds his own gut hunches about the children’s home increasingly confirmed, first by Beth’s investigation . . . then by a high-speed attempt on her life . . . and finally, by an intruder’s startling confession. As the drama unfolds, a horrifying picture emerges of helpless children under the sway of a modern-day Fagin. Just one person holds the key that can save them: Beth herself. But using that key could cost Beth her reputation . . . if it doesn’t first cost her life. Presumption of Guilt is a gripping portrayal of the depths of human evil, the soul-twisting influence of lies . . . and of the liberating power of truth and the far-reaching freedom of God’s mercy and grace. Presumption of Guilt is book four in the Sun Coast Chronicles by award-winning author Terri Blackstock. From absorbing legal drama to lightning-paced action, the Sun Coast Chronicles offers suspense at its finest, tempered with remarkable realism and penetrating insights into the human heart.
Preteen Devotional for Boys: 52 Weeks of Scripture and Guidance to Grow in Faith and Character
by Shane Hansen52 Weeks of Encouraging Devotions and Prayers for Boys Ages 10–12 to Grow in Faith and CharacterThis candid and conversational devotional encourages a boy&’s Christian faith to prepare him for the teen years. Shane Hansen, an experienced life coach with a passion for guiding the next generation, discusses and interprets scripture in a way that makes it easy for preteen boys to understand. He speaks to everyday concerns, like friendships, fitting in, puberty, and dealing with your emotions, and reminds readers that God is with them every step of the way. 52 weekly devotions provide discussions of scripture and how God's word can help find solutions and security Friendly, encouraging tone strikes the perfect balance of wise, supportive mentorship and relatability Open-ended prompts are thought-provoking and encourages preteens to trust God and themselves A path to regular practice of Bible study and prayer is carved out through one devotion per week, easing preteens into a natural interest and desire for study and reflection
Preteen Devotional for Girls: 52 Weeks of Encouraging Devotions and Scriptures for Tweens
by Brittany Rust52 weeks of uplifting devotions and prayers for girls ages 10−12The preteen years can be complicated, and this conversational devotional helps girls find their voice and inner strength through God&’s love and light. Brittany Rust, an experienced Bible teacher with a passion for helpin teens know God and His Word, discusses and interprets Scripture in a way that makes it easy for kids to understand and speaks to everyday preteen concerns, like friends and cliques, self-esteem, privacy, social media, and crushes.Preteen Devotional for Girls features: • 52 weekly devotions organized by themes like &“Relationships,&” &“Faith,&” and &“Feelings and Identity&” provide discussions of Scripture and how God&’s word can help find solutions and security • Friendly, encouraging tone strikes the perfect balance of wise, supportive mentorship and relatability • Open-ended prompts are thought-provoking and encourage preteens to trust God and themselves • A path to regular practice of Bible study and prayer is carved out through one devotion per week, easing tweens into a natural interest and desire for study and reflection • The full-color pages and fun design create an interactive experience and boost creativity and self-expression
Pretense
by Lori WickMarrell is a happily married army wife who adores her family. Yet she senses that something's missing. As her emptiness grows, she begins to realize that the "something" is God
Pretty Is as Pretty Does
by Debby MaynePriscilla Slater goes to her ten-year high school reunion with equal parts dread and eager anticipation. Even though she's a successful owner of a chain of hair salons and no longer has the mousy brown hair, crooked teeth, and discount-store wardrobe, she still feels like the ugly duckling. But when she arrives at the reunion, Priscilla soon realizes that her old classmates aren't exactly as she remembers them. With humor and a just a touch of sassiness, Priscilla finds herself facing her own truth--and she may be surprised at what she discovers.
Pretty Is as Pretty Does
by Debby MaynePriscilla Slater goes to her ten-year high school reunion with equal parts dread and eager anticipation. Even though she's a successful owner of a chain of hair salons and no longer has the mousy brown hair, crooked teeth, and discount-store wardrobe, she still feels like the ugly duckling. But when she arrives at the reunion, Priscilla soon realizes that her old classmates aren't exactly as she remembers them. With humor and a just a touch of sassiness, Priscilla finds herself facing her own truth--and she may be surprised at what she discovers.
Pretty Paper
by David Ritz Willie NelsonWillie Nelson's inspiring Christmas fable, based on his holiday classic "Pretty Paper." More than fifty years ago, Willie Nelson's beloved Christmas song "Pretty Paper" first hit the airwaves. And for all these years, Willie has wondered about the real-life Texas street vendor, selling wrappings and ribbons, who inspired his song. Who was this poor soul? What did his painful trials say about our loves, our hopes, our dreams in this holiday season--and in the rest of our lives?It's the early sixties and Willie Nelson is down and out, barely eking out a living as a singer-songwriter. The week before Christmas, he spots a legless man on a cart, selling wares in front of Leonard's Department Store in Fort Worth, Texas. The humble figure, by the name of Vernon Clay, piques Willie's curiosity, but Vernon is stubbornly private and--despite Willie's charming queries--has no interest in telling his story. Willie is tenacious, though, and he eventually learns that Vernon is a fellow musician, a fine guitarist and singer.When Vernon disappears, he leaves behind only a diary, which tells an epic tale of life-altering tragedies, broken hearts, and crooked record men, not to mention backroad honky-tonks, down-home cooking, and country songwriting genius. Deeply moved and spurred on by Vernon's pages, Willie aims to give the man one last shot at redemption and a chance to embody the holiday spirit.From the Hardcover edition.