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Safer Than a Known Way
by Pamela Rosewell Moorelife story of Pamela Roswell Moore, companion to Corrie Ten Boom for the last years of her life
Safety and Security for Churches and Other Places of Worship
by Kevin L. Erskine Joy A. VolpiSafety and Security for Churches and Other Places of Worship is a reference book focused on how to form a first responder team for churches, synagogues, temples, and other places of worship. It will assist team leaders on how to train for both security and medical emergencies, provide training aids and ideas, and how to write SOPs and legal issues. Trending violence directed at soft targets is growing, forcing places of worship to respond with highly trained personnel to quickly intervene. Many medical incidents can have drastically better outcomes if trained medical personnel render immediate medical care. For instance, the use of an AED in conjunction with CPR can drastically improve survival rates from 15% to 85%, versus just CPR alone. Topics covered include: Environmental disasters Acts of violence Active shooter incidents Bomb threats Unruly/disruptive persons Suspect control Sexual abuse Realistic training using fake wounds Tabletop exercises Team building Medical emergencies An equipment chapter helps to determine what equipment is a priority for teams limited by budget. Some equipment can mean the difference between a "friend" being mistaken for an aggressor, resulting in an innocent person being injured or killed. Safety and Security for Churches and Other Places of Worship is a must-have reference for anyone charged with the duty to protect those who attend and work at places of worship.
Saffire: A Novel
by Sigmund BrouwerI reminded myself that once you start to defend someone, it's difficult to find a place to stop. But I went ahead and took that first step anyway. . . For President Teddy Roosevelt, controlling the east-west passage between two oceans mattered so much that he orchestrated a revolution to control it. His command was to 'let the dirt fly' and for years, the American Zone of the Panama Canal mesmerized the world, working in uneasy co-existence with the Panamanian aristocrats. It's in this buffered Zone where, in 1909, James Holt takes that first step to protect a defenseless girl named Saffire, expecting a short and simple search for her mother. Instead it draws him away from safety, into a land haunted by a history of pirates, gold runners, and plantation owners, all leaving behind ghosts of their interwoven desires sins and ambitions, ghosts that create the web of deceit and intrigue of a new generation of revolutionary politics. It will also bring him together with a woman who will change his course--or bring an end to it. A love story set within a historical mystery, Saffire brings to vibrant life the most impressive-and embattled- engineering achievement of the twentieth-century.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Saffron Days in L.A.: Tales of a Buddhist Monk in America
by Dalai Lama Bhante Walpola PiyanandaIn this delightful memoir, Bhante Walpola Piyananda, a Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka, shares his often amusing, often poignant experiences of life in America. Whether he's reasoning with a group of confrontational punks on Venice Beach, bridging the gap between a rebellious teenager and her traditional parents, explaining to an errant Buddhist that the concept of "non-attachment" does not justify irresponsibility, or dealing with a nude sunbather at a meditation retreat, no situation--no matter how sticky--manages to affect Bhante's unflappable calm or his phenomenal ability to find the right parable for the moment.Bhante Walpola Piyananda, who is abbot of a Buddhist meditation center in L.A., has met and counseled a wide range of people--the disenfranchised of society, couples dealing with relationship issues, American Buddhists trying to reconcile their practice with their very Western lifestyles, recent immigrants struggling to assimilate but also maintain their traditional values. His stories reveal the complicated, joyous, painful, baffling, and inspiring aspects of the human condition and the power of true compassion.
Safiyyah's War
by Hiba Noor KhanInspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews during World War II, Hiba Noor Khan weaves a breathtaking tale of suspense, compassion, and courage, starring an extraordinary young heroine readers will never forget. Safiyyah loathes the brutal Nazi occupation of Paris, even though her Muslim identity keeps her safe—or, at least, safer than her Jewish neighbors. Violence lurks in the streets, her best friend has fled, and even her place of refuge—the library—has turned shadowy and confusing, as the invaders fear the power of books.Safiyyah longs to fight back and hates feeling powerless to help her Jewish friends. Worse yet, her father—who taught her to always do the right thing—is acting strangely and doing nothing to help them either.Or is he?Unravelling the mystery of her father’s odd behavior draws Safiyyah deep in the heart of the perilous underground resistance to the Nazis, where her bravery is put to the ultimate test…
Sage Tales: Wisdom and Wonder from Rabbis of the Talmud
by Burton L. VisotzkyGreat stories have the power to draw the heart. But certain stories have the power to draw the heart to God and awaken the better angels of our nature. Such are the tales of the rabbis of the Talmud, colorful, quirky yarns that tug at our heartstrings and test our values, ethics, morality-and our imaginations.
Sage, Huntress, Lover, Queen: Access Your Power and Creativity through Sacred Female Archetypes
by Mara BranscombeJourney through the seven feminine archetypes to rediscover your essential self• Discover the seven feminine archetypes that prevail in the modern psyche—Maiden, Mother, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Mystic, and Queen—and how each influences us• Explores each archetype&’s beneficial qualities, its connections to the physical-emotional-mental body, and its shadow aspects• Engage in step-by-step creative practices, guided visualizations, mind-body rituals, and soulful poetry to help you embody each archetype and activate a life of fulfillment and happinessJourney through the archetypal wisdom of the divine feminine to reclaim your authentic self and to follow your soul&’s longing. Embodiment teacher Mara Branscombe takes an intriguing look at the seven feminine archetypes that prevail in the modern psyche—Maiden, Mother, Sage, Huntress, Lover, Mystic, and Queen—and traces their continuing influence throughout different stages of our life, sometimes dormant, sometimes prominent. As she explores each archetype&’s beneficial qualities, its connections to the physical-emotional-mental body, and its shadow aspects, Mara highlights the positive impact these models can have if we embrace them and live them consciously. Step-by-step creative practices, guided visualizations, mind-body rituals, and soulful poetry allow you to embody each archetype, inviting in the light aspects as well as integrating the shadow. Embodiment techniques help you shift your consciousness and untangle from the habitual and unconscious patterns that dim your vital spark. Weaving the fine strands of the archetypal wisdom into a rich tapestry, this guide provides soul-empowering mind-body formulas that become field notes on the visionary&’s path. As the embodied feminine within comes alive, you will discover how each cycle and experience in life are part of the continuous unfolding of your own living ceremony.
Sages, Saints & Kings of Ancient India
by Swami B. B. Tirtha MaharajaThe people of ancient times were inclined to give their attention not only to the external world of inert matter, but also to the world within, the vital world of consciousness. Those sages who understood the importance of such contemplation comprise the prime subject matter of this book. Especially in the troubled world of today, it is by the conscientious study of their activities and teachings that we may come to understand the Absolute Truth, or the Ultimate Reality, and attain lasting peace and joy. The pastimes of such great, sagely personalities have been narrated in detail in an ancient collection of works known as the Puranas, as well as in timeless epics such as the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and other Vedic literatures. In this book, Srila Bhakti Ballabha Tirtha Goswami Maharaja, a bona fide self-realized representative of the bhakti (devotional) lineage, has narrated important episodes and addressed salient points from these literatures. Thus, the avid reader may understand their inner meaning and apply this knowledge to their search for real happiness. Ultimately, such unadulterated, permanent happiness, according to the devotional tradition, is realized as the attainment of pure love of God, Sri Krishna.
Sahajata: સહજતા
by Dada Bhagwanમોક્ષ કોને કહેવાય? પોતાના શુદ્ધાત્મા પદને પ્રાપ્ત કરવું તે. – જે કુદરતી રીતે સ્વાભાવિક છે- જે સહજ છે. જો કે કર્મબંધનનાં અને અજ્ઞાનતાના કારણે આપણને આપણા શુધ્ધ સ્વરૂપનું ભાન નથી – જે સ્વભાવથી જ સહજ છે - શુદ્ધાત્મા છે. તો સહજતા કેવીરીતે પ્રાપ્ત કરવી ? જ્ઞાની પુરુષ પાસે તેનો ઉપાય છે અને આવા મહાન જ્ઞાની પુરુષ, દાદાશ્રીએ આપણને સહજતા પ્રાપ્ત કરવાની ચાવીઓ આપી છે. તેમણે આપણને પોતાના શુદ્ધ સ્વરૂપનો પરિચય કરાવ્યો(આત્મજ્ઞાન આપ્યું). મૂળ આત્મા તો સહજ છે, શુદ્ધ જ છે. લોકો ઈમોશનલ(ચંચળ/અસહજ) બને છે કારણકે તેઓ વિચાર, વાણી અને વર્તન (મન-વચન-કાયા) સાથે તન્મયાકાર થઈ જાય છે. તેને જુદાં રાખવાથી અને તેના જ્ઞાતા-દ્રષ્ટા રહેવાથી તમે સહજતા પ્રાપ્ત કરી શકશો. એકવાર જ્ઞાન પ્રાપ્ત કર્યા (જ્ઞાનવિધિ દ્વારા) પછી પોતાનો શુદ્ધાત્મા(જે સહજ છે અને રહેશે) જાગૃત થાય છે. પછી મન-બુદ્ધિ-અહંકાર-શરીરની સહજ સ્થિતિ પ્રાપ્ત કરવા માટે દાદાશ્રીએ પાંચ આજ્ઞાઓ આપી છે. પ્રસ્તુત પુસ્તકમાં દાદાશ્રીએ સહજતાનો અર્થ, સહજ સ્થિતિમાં વિક્ષેપનાં કારણો અમે જ્ઞાતા-દ્રષ્ટા રહીને સહજતા કેવીરીતે પ્રાપ્ત કરવી આ બધાનું સંપૂર્ણ વિજ્ઞાન આપ્યું છે. આ પુસ્તકનું વાંચન અવશ્ય આપણને સહજ સ્વરૂપ બનાવશે અને શાંતિપૂર્ણ જીવન તરફ દોરી જશે.
Sahajta: सहजता
by Dada Bhagwanमोक्ष किसे कहते हैं? खुद के शुद्धात्मा पद को प्राप्त करना | जो कुदरती रूप से स्वाभाविक हैं, जो सहज हैं| क्योंकि कि कर्मबंधन और अज्ञानता के कारण हमें अपने शुद्ध स्वरुप का ज्ञान नहीं हैं जो स्वाभाव से ही सहज हैं, शुद्धात्मा हैं | तो सहजता किस प्रकार प्राप्त करनी चाहिए ? ज्ञानीपुरुष के पास उसका उपाय हैं और ऐसे महान ज्ञानीपुरुष, दादाश्री ने हमें सहजता प्राप्त करने की चाबियाँ दी हैं | उन्होंने हमें अपने शुद्ध स्वरुप का परिचय कराया(आत्मज्ञान दिया) | मूल आत्मा तो सहज ही हैं, शुद्ध ही हैं | लोग इमोशनल (असहज) हो जाते हैं, क्योंकि उनके विचार, वाणी और वर्तन (मन-वचन-काया) के साथ तन्मयाकार हो जाते हैं | उसे अलग रखने से और उसका ज्ञाता-द्रष्टा रहने से आप सहजता प्राप्त कर सकेंगे | एक बार ज्ञान प्राप्त करने (ज्ञानविधि द्वारा) के बाद खुद का शुद्धात्मा (जो सहज हैं और रहेंगा) जागृत हो जाता हैं फिर, मन-बुद्धि-अहंकार शरीर की सहज स्थिती प्राप्त करने के लिए दादाश्री ने पाँच आज्ञाएँ दी हैं | प्रस्तुत संकलन में दादाश्रीने सहजता का अर्थ, सहज स्थिति में विक्षेप के कारणों, हम ज्ञाता-द्रष्टा रहकर सहजता किस प्रकार प्राप्त करें इन सभी का संपूर्ण विज्ञान दिया हैं | इस पुस्तक का पठन हमें अवश्य ही सहज स्वरुप बनाएगा और शांतिपूर्ण जीवन के तरफ ले जाएगा |
Sahm I Am
by Meredith EfkenDulcie Huckleberry and four of her email friends--all stay-at-home moms--chatter about their lives and issues even as they labor under the burden of the "Martha Stewart Reborn" chat moderator.
Sahwira: An African Friendship
by Carolyn Marsden Philip Merlin MatzigkeitSet in volatile Southern Rhodesia in the 1960s, this dramatic story, narrated from alternating viewpoints, tells of an interracial friendship between two young boys that becomes sorely tested.
Sai che ti stai trasformando quando...101 indicazioni giornaliere per una vita sempre più felice
by Lavinia Bono Dr Rosie KuhnCon questo libro, la Dott.ssa Rosie Kuhn focalizza l'attenzione sul processo del cambiamento interiore inteso come una vera e propria trasformazione del proprio io nel mondo odierno che poco tempo lascia all'interiorità. Sono 101 frasi che indicheranno la giusta strada nel lungo viaggio della trasformazione. forse potranno ispirarvi per approfondire il vostro viaggio interiore, forse leggendolo capirete che è il momento di iniziare. Con questo libro è sicuro che troverete una luce importante che vi guiderà nel cammino quotidiano della vita.
Said Nursi and Science in Islam: Character Building through Nursi’s Mana-i harfi (Routledge Studies in Religion)
by Necati AydinThis book examines how the prominent Muslim scholar Said Nursi developed an integrative approach to faith and science known as "the other indicative" (mana-i harfi) and explores how his aim to reconcile two academic disciplines, often at odds with one another, could be useful in an educational context. The book opens by examining Nursi’s evolving thought with regards to secular ideology and modern science. It then utilizes the mana-i harfi approach to address a number of issues, including truth and certainty, the relationship between knowledge and worldview formation, and the meaning of beings and life. Finally, it offers a seven-dimensional knowledge approach to derive meaning and build good character through understanding scientific knowledge in the mana-i harfi perspective. This book offers a unique perspective on one of recent Islam’s most influential figures, and also offers suggestions for teaching religion and science in a more nuanced way. It is, therefore, a great resource for scholars of Islam, religion and science, Middle East studies, and educational studies.
Said the Prophet of God: Hadith Commentary across a Millennium
by Joel BlecherAlthough scholars have long studied how Muslims authenticated and transmitted Muhammad’s sayings and practices (hadith), the story of how they interpreted and reinterpreted the meanings of hadith over the past millennium has yet to be told. Joel Blecher takes up this charge, illuminating the rich social and intellectual history of hadith commentary at three critical moments and locales: classical Andalusia, medieval Egypt, and modern India. Weaving together tales of public debates, high court rivalries, and colonial politics with analyses of ethnographic field notes and fine-grained arguments adorning the margins of manuscripts, Said the Prophet of God offers new avenues for the study of religion, history, anthropology, and law.
Sailboat Church
by Joan S. GrayIs your church a rowboat church or a sailboat church? Rowboat churches depend largely on human effort. When church budgets shrink and membership declines, rowboat churches frantically row harder against a current, often frustrated and disappointed at their efforts. Sailboat churches, on the other hand, take up the oars, hoist sails, and rely on the Holy Spirit to guide them. Arguing that churches should be "sailboats," Joan S. Gray encourages readers to shift concern from the many daily, practical concerns of their local church to fresh ideas that can be found using the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The book includes forty days of sailing prayers, quotes from Scripture, brief reflection questions, and an extensive bibliography that is arranged by theme. Perfect for groups to read together, this book will help leaders reframe their church's mission and practice with the Holy Spirit as their guide.
Sailing Home
by Norman FischerHomer's Odyssey has a timeless allure. It is an ancient story that is significant for every generation: the struggle of a homesick, battle-weary man longing to return to love and family. Odysseus's strivings to overcome divine and earthly obstacles and to control his own impulsive nature hold valuable lessons for people facing their own metaphorical battles and everyday conflicts -- people who are, like Odysseus, "heartsick on the open sea," whether from dealing with daily skirmishes at the office or from fighting in an international war. Sailing Home breathes fresh air into a classic we thought we knew, revealing its profound guidance for navigating life's pitfalls, perils, and spiritual challenges. Norman Fischer deftly incorporates Buddhist, Judaic, Christian, and popular thought, as well as his own unique and sympathetic understanding of life, in his reinterpretation of Odysseus's familiar wanderings as lessons that everyone can use. We see how to resist the seduction of the Sirens' song to stop sailing and give up; how to bide our time in a situation and wait for the right opportunity -- as Odysseus does when faced with the murderous, one-eyed Cyclops; and how to reassess our story and rediscover our purpose and identity if, like the Lotus-Eaters, we have forgotten the past. With meditations that yield personal revelations, illuminating anecdotes from Fischer's and his students' lives, and stories from many wisdom traditions, Sailing Home shows the way to greater purpose in your own life.You will learn a new way to view your path, when to wait and when to act, when to speak your mind and when to exercise discretion, how to draw on your innate strength and distinguish between truth and deception, and how to deal with aging and changing relationships. Sailing Home provides the courage you need for your journey, to renew bonds with your loved ones, and to make the latter portion of life a heartfelt time of spirit and love, so that -- just as Odysseus does -- you can defeat the forces of entropy and death.
Sailor and Fiddler: Reflections of a 100-Year-Old Author
by Herman WoukIn an unprecedented literary accomplishment, Herman Wouk, one of America's most beloved and enduring authors, reflects on his life and times from the remarkable vantage point of 100 years old.Many years ago, the great British philosopher Sir Isaiah Berlin urged Herman Wouk to write his autobiography. Wouk responded, "Why me? I'm nobody." Berlin answered, "No, no. You've traveled. You've known many people. You have interesting ideas. It would do a lot of good." Now, in the same year he has celebrated his hundredth birthday, Herman Wouk finally reflects on the life experiences that inspired his most beloved novels. Among those experiences are his days writing for comedian Fred Allen's radio show, one of the most popular shows in the history of the medium; enlisting in the US Navy during World War II; falling in love with Betty Sarah Brown, the woman who would become his wife (and literary agent) for sixty-six years; writing his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Caine Mutiny; as well as a big hit Broadway play The Caine Mutiny Court Martial; and the surprising inspirations and people behind such masterpieces as The Winds of War, War and Remembrance, Marjorie Morningstar, and Youngblood Hawke. Written with the wisdom of a man who has lived through two centuries and the wit of someone who began his career as professional comedy writer, the first part of Wouk's memoir ("Sailor") refers to his Navy experience and writing career, the second ("Fiddler") to what he's learned from living a life of faith. Ultimately, Sailor and Fiddler is an unprecedented reflection from a vantage point few people have lived to experience.
Saint (Books of History Chronicles: Paradise #2)
by Ted DekkerWe call you Saint." The name ignited a light in Carl's mind. Saint. He'd been covertly recruited for Black Ops and given his life to the most brutal kind of training any man or woman could endure. He was here because he belonged here. To the X Group. An assassin. The most effective killer in the world. And yet Carl Strople struggles to retain fleeting memories that betray an even more ominous reality He has been told part of the truth-but not all of it. Invasive techniques have stripped him of his identity and made him someone new- for this he is grateful But there are some things they can't take from him. The love of a woman. unbroken loyalties to his past, the need for survival From the deep woods of Hungary to the streets of New York, Saint takes you on a journey of betrayal in a world of government cover-ups, political intrigue. and one man's search for the truth In the end, that truth will be his undoing Written in trademark Dekker style with big reversals and unpredictable twists--all bets are off. But one thing is certain-every bullet will find its mark in Saint.
Saint André Bessette
by Patricia Edward JablonskiAn ordinary Brother of Holy Cross, Saint André Bessette spent most of his life answering the door for his religious community. Through his extraordinary devotion to Saint Joseph and his prayers for those in need, thousands of people were miraculously healed and helped. Inspired by God to build the Oratory of Saint Joseph, Brother André Bessette is beloved in his native Canada and beyond. Saint André Bessette was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in October 2010.
Saint Anthony of Padua
by Margaret Charles KerryThis much-loved thirteenth-century priest lived and taught in Northern Italy. Anthony committed his life to helping those who were doubtful or confused. With joyful preaching he turned many towards Jesus.
Saint Augustine's Sin
by Garry WillsAccording to Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills, most readers of Augustine interpret his meditation on sin in the "Confessiones" as an indication of his obsession with sex. But as Wills suggests in his discussion of book two of Augustine's influential work, sexual transgression is not Augustine's main focus as he reflects on the nature of human sinfulness. Instead, Augustine seeks to understand man's power to transgress-how it is that good creatures can choose evil deeds. He describes his own shame after participating in a minor theft as a teenager and interprets this act--and all other acts of sin--in light of the three founding sins of the Bible: the fallen angels' rebellion, the temptation of Adam, and Cain's fratricide. With a brilliant introduction and notes throughout, this is a rewarding interpretation of a seminal work translated with new vividness and authority.
Saint Augustine: A Life
by Garry WillsPulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills brings the same fresh scholarship, lively prose, and critical appreciation that characterize his well-known books on religion and American history to this outstanding biography of one of the most influential Christian philosophers. <P><P> Saint Augustine follows its subject from his youth in fourth-century Africa to his conversion and subsequent development as a theologian. It challenges the widely held misconceptions about Augustine's sexual excesses and shows how, in embracing classical philosophy, Augustine managed to enlist "pagan authors" in the defense of Christianity. The result is a biography that makes a spiritual ancestor feel like our contemporary.
Saint Bakhita of Sudan
by Susan Helen WallaceThe name "Bakhita," which means "fortunate," was sarcastically bestowed upon this young child when she was kidnapped into slavery. After being taken to Italy and put into service as a nanny, she was sent to live with the Canossian Sisters in Venice, eventually becoming part of their community. For twenty-five years, she joyously carried out humble services in the convent, including taking care of the wounded during World War I. This African saint's engrossing life story, heroic choices, and forgiving heart make her a wonderful role model!
Saint Benedict on the Freeway: A Rule of Life for the 21st Century
by Corinne WareHow can we heal the rift between our daily lives and the sacred? How can we live a life capable of hearing "the still small voice" of God while experiencing the speed and sensory overload of modern life? This book is Ware's answer to these questions. She acknowledges that others have addressed the questions. On the one hand there are books which have significant depth but speak in academic or "in-group" language and provide little help adapting these insights to everyday life. On the other hand, there are practical "how-to" exercises which assist in very particular spiritual experiences but which do not offer integrated, sustainable, life-changing patterns. St. Benedict on the Freeway fills this gap. It "translates into twenty-first century life spiritually formative practices worked out in the past, creatively adapting those disciplines to contemporary daily life."This adaptation is the heart of Ware's book. She attempts first to draw attention to our own awareness of God. She discusses how a "Rule" functioned for Benedict's time, and how it can function for us as a liberating reminder of God instead of as another repressive and burdensome taskmaster. Ware also asks how the hours of prayer--vigils, lauds, prime, terce, sext, none, vespers, compline--can increase our spiritual awareness even if our 'community' does not stop for prayer at designated times during the day. Also, Ware explores prayer in dimensions beyond the spoken word.The author targets what she terms "something more" people: those who want to grow spiritually but do not know how to do so. Typically these people go on retreats and hear inspirational speakers, but their everyday lives lack the luster of those occasional times. They go from one spiritual oasis to another, wishing for something that will sustain them in between. St. Benedict on the Freeway responds to this yearning as both a book for personal reading and a resource for small groups in the church.