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Slow to Judge: Sometimes It?s OK to Listen (Refraction)
by Refraction David CapesGod invites us to judge and to help correct wrongs from a place of understanding. Sometimes we pre-judge a person based on our own biases and superficial experiences. We stifle dialog before the conversation even begins. If all we know is our own faith, and we never put it side-by-side with what others believe, our spiritual growth and commitments can be easily stunted. By truly listening and learning from those with different beliefs, we can broaden and deepen our kingdom commitments.It is possible to stand up for Jesus, to articulate our faith clearly as witnesses, and to defend our faith effectively, while at the same time not being perceived as judgmental. Christians need to be faithful witnesses to God who are willing to listen to people with drastically different stories. In those exchanges, when we suspend judgment and truly listen, we will find truth and beauty and goodness in some of the most unexpected places. We will also find that, if we truly listen, we may be given a chance to speak.Features include:Help for interfaith and intercultural dialogThought-provoking questions for spiritual conversation or reflection
Slow-down Therapy
by R. W. Alley Linus MundySlow-down Therapy offers thirty-five concrete ideas for helping you rediscover something you already possess: time, enough time. This delightful book will guide you to a more peaceful, relaxed use of time--and help you celebrate the priceless prize time gives, the priceless prize called life. \
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a more Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out
by Richard Carlson Joseph Bailey“Age-old wisdom presented in a practical, easy to understand manner that can be utilized by everyone.”—Bernie Siegel, M. D., author of Love, Medicine & MiraclesNewly revised and updated to address the increased stress of our modern times, Slowing Down to the Speed of Life by bestselling author Richard Carlson (Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff and Don’t Get Scrooged)and Joseph Bailey is the classic guide to creating a more peaceful, simpler life from the inside out. With practical and easy exercises to help you slow down your mind and focus on the present moment, Slowing Down to the Speed of Life, in the words of Dan Millman, bestselling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior, is “a life-enhancing book with insightful principles for peaceful and productive living at work and at home.”
Slowing Time: Seeing the Sacred Outside Your Kitchen Door
by Barbara MahanyBarbara Mahany believes the sacred is all around, within finger’s reach—here to be gathered, culled, collected, through the simple yet complex art of paying attention, of savoring the moment, of cultivating stillness. Making room for the God and illuminating the Godly specks in the everyday. Noticing the seen, revealing the unseen, and pinpointing the divine in both. The book sifts through the terrain of three particular landscapes where the author most often encounters the stirrings of the Divine: under heaven’s dome; on the front lines of the homefront; and in the unspooling of the seasons. The most essential prayer, often, is the life closely examined, held up to the light. By probing deeply the nooks and crannies of the home-front, the author points out that the reader need not venture far to find what matters most. And the questions stirred will linger, long after the page is turned.
Sluagh
by Darrell Case Sikander ShafiqueAls Kind ist Max Furman in den Händen seiner Mutter missbraucht. Der Missbrauch und Vernachlässigung dämpft sein Herz. Als seine Schwester Katie Geburt seine Mutter schwärmt ihr die Liebe sehnt er. Seinen Hass auf seine Mutter Spitzen an einem Nachmittag , als er Morden seiner Schwester. Max entwickelt sich zu einem Serienmörder von Kindern. Achtzehn Jahre lang arbeitet er unentdeckt zu begraben ihre Körper , wo sie nie gefunden. Dann Max macht einen fatalen Fehler . Er fängt die Anzeige der toten Kinder . Jetzt das FBI auf den Spuren des einen markierten The Ghost . Ich suche einen Platz zum Verstecken wird er zum Pfarrer von Waynesburg Baptist Church Engel Andrew und Antoine waren die besten Freunde . Jeder wählte Seiten. Andrew blieb loyal gegenüber dem Herrn , während Antoine beigetreten Satans Kräfte . Nach dem Fall wurden sie zu Feinden geschworen , sich gegenseitig für die Seelen der Menschen zu kämpfen. Die Zeit wird knapp für Max und Antoine bald werden sie für ihre Verbrechen bezahlen .
Sluagh
by Darrell CaseEnquanto criança, Max Furman é vítima de abuso da sua mãe. O abuso e a negligência amortecem o seu coração. Quando a sua irmã Katie nasce, a mãe de Max dá-lhe o amor que ele deseja. O seu ódio pela mãe aumenta numa tarde quando mata a irmã. Max se transforma num serial killer de crianças. Por 18 anos, ele opera sem ser detetado, enterrando os corpos onde nunca são encontrados. Então Max comete um erro fatal. Ele começa a mostrar as crianças mortas. Agora o FBI está no rasto daquele que chama O Fantasma. Em busca de um lugar para se esconder, torna-se pastor da Igreja Batista de Waynesburg. Os anjos Andrew e Antoine eram melhores amigos. Cada um escolheu os lados. Andrew permaneceu leal ao Senhor enquanto Antoine se juntou às forças de Satanás. Depois da queda, eles se tornaram inimigos jurados a lutar uns contra os outros pelas almas dos homens. O tempo está-se a esgotar para Max e Antoine. Em breve eles vão pelos por seus crimes.
Sluagh
by Darrell CaseSLUAGH por Darrell Case Un monstruo se forja en las manos de su madre. Sluagh Esta historia es emocionante, llena de suspenso y muy imaginativa. ¡Es una gran lectura! Max Furman es un niño maltratado en las manos de su madre. El abuso y la negligencia sofocan su corazón. Cuando su hermana Katie nace, su madre le otorga el amor que él anhela. El odio por su madre llega a su cúspide una tarde cuando asesina a su hermana. Max se convierte en un asesino serial de niños. Por dieciocho años, opera sin ser detectado, enterrando los cuerpos de las víctimas donde nunca puedan ser hallados. Y entonces Max comete un error fatal. Comienza a exhibir a los niños muertos. Ahora el FBI está tras la pista de aquel a quien llaman El Fantasma. En busca de un lugar para esconderse, se convierte en pastor de la Iglesia Bautista de Waynesburg. Los ángeles Andrew y Antoine fueron los mejores amigos. Cada uno escogió su bando. Andrew permaneció fiel al Señor, mientras Antoine se unió a las fuerzas de Satanás. Después de la caída, ellos se convirtieron en enemigos que han jurado pelear uno contra el otro por las almas de los hombres. El tiempo se acaba para Max y Antoine. muy pronto pagarán por sus crímenes.
Smack Dab in the Middle of God's Love
by Brennan ManningWillie Juan said, "Little friends, what is one thing you think Abba will ask you someday when you are in heaven?"Willie Juan and Ana couldn't have children of their own, but somehow, their home is always full of children and laughter and love. One day, when gathered together enjoying a beautiful evening and Ana's most delicious sopapillas, Willie Juan asks this most curious question.As the group discusses the question, all come to the wonderful realization that Abba loves each of us, and we are all smack-dab in the middle of His love. "Abba loves you so much and wants you to enjoy his gifts every day. Gifts like Ana's absolute best, most delicious sopapillas. And the hummingbirds and burros. And abuelas."The first of Manning's children's books, this tender message is right on brand for the popular speaker and author who has traveled the world sharing Abba's incredible love for His children.
Small Acts of Grace: You Can Make a Difference in Everday, Ordinary Ways
by Alice GrayAmong the many wondrous ways of a woman is the inborn desire to make a difference in the world. For as long as she can remember there has been a deep longing to nurture, comfort, help, teach, and bless those around her. A woman's dreams can be as magnificent as training a child, as lofty as launching a corporation, as gentle as wrapping her arms around someone in need, or as innovative as a little girl opening a lemonade stand to raise money for charity.In Treasures for Women Who Make a Difference, best-selling author Alice Gray helps women celebrate the joy in touching someone else's life with help and hope. At the same time it is a guide for those still looking for their path of purpose.
Small Acts of Kindness
by James VollbrachtSmall Acts of Kindness Celebrating the power of kindness, this charmingly illustrated book shows children how one small and loving act has the most amazing power and potential. Intended for pre-school children through eight years of age, this inspiring little book offers a traditional message filled with spiritual richness. Small Acts of Kindness leads us willingly from one boy's small hug to the power of God's love for each one of us. Parents and children alike will be inspired by this timeless story.
Small Bites
by Annabelle ZinserDrawing on her experiences as a Buddhist teacher in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, Annabelle Zinser developed meditation and mindfulness practices for a variety of everyday situations and the transformation of emotional challenges. In short chapters the author demonstrates how to connect the awareness of our breath with focusing our mindfulness on a particular topic at hand, such as: dealing with inferiority complex; recognizing negative thoughts and emotions; taking care of our sexuality; seeing our ancestors within us. This puts us in touch with the healing capacity of the present moment, and gives us a tool to transform even the most difficult and painful aspects of our lives into something joyful and healing. In their simplicity, the meditations follow the model of Metta meditation, aiming for the cultivation of our hearts and spirits. They always begin with focusing on the breath but from there expand to addressing a broad spectrum of mental conditions and life situations.Reaching across all faith traditions, Small Bites teaches readers to live in a more grounded and sustainable way and offers mindfulness practices for daily life.
Small Blessings
by Erica BeckerSometimes it is the little things that bless our lives the most: Walking past a bakery shop in the morning Falling asleep to the sound of rain The sun warming your face Your favorite pajamas A really good book A scripture Wildflowers Chocolate A warm cup of coffee in the morning This charming book is a sweet reminder of all we have to be thankful for. And you will be delighted by Erica Becker's whimsical art as it enhances the mood that each little blessing inspires. Take a moment to breathe in the blessings in you life. Slow down. Enjoy the moment. Take time to be thankful for your small blessings.
Small Business Big Pressure: A Faith-Based Approach to Guide the Ambitious Entrepreneur (Morgan James Faith)
by Darryl W. LyonsSmall Business Big Pressure is the only book written by a small business owner for the small business owner that truly addresses the unique pressures faced daily by small business owners. Darryl is an entrepreneur, from a family of entrepreneurs, who has spent years advising entrepreneurs and small business owners. In Small Business Big Pressure, his unique perspective is evident.
Small Catechism
by Martin LutherThis is an older text that the local Lutheran church is using. This is the shorter of the two Catechisms by this author.
Small Church Essentials: Field-Tested Principles for Leading a Healthy Congregation of Under 250
by Karl VatersDo you lead a small church? Big churches get all the love. Articles, books, conferences—they mostly feature leaders of large congregations. Yet big churches are a small part of the ecclesial landscape. In fact, more than 90 percent of churches have fewer than 200 people. That means small churches play a big part in what God is doing. Small Church Essentials is for leaders of these smaller congregations. It encourages them to steward their role well, debunking myths about small churches while offering principles for leading a dynamic, healthy small church. Based on the popular six-hour lecture that Karl Vaters delivers to church leaders across the country, Small Church Essentials will affirm small church leaders and show them how to identify what they do well, and how to do it even better. Readers will: Be assured that leading a small congregation does not make them ministry failuresCome away inspired to lead with passion, regardless the size of their churchHave field-tested principles for leading a church in their contextPossess new metrics for biblically measuring vitality in small churchesHave a toolkit of resources to use in their everyday ministryKarl Vaters has been a small church pastor for 30 years, is the author of The Grasshopper Myth: Big Churches, Small Churches, and the Small Thinking that Divides Us (2013), and travels extensively to churches and conferences to speak about leading a small church well.If you are pastoring a small church, this book will be a breath of fresh air. It will affirm your calling while giving you fresh tools to help you lead. It will help you: Stop believing lies about small churchesLead your church to fulfill the role only small churches canUnderstand your congregation&’s strengths and weaknesses Turn around a dying or unhealthy churchIdentify good trends and bad in church and culture
Small Church Essentials: Field-Tested Principles for Leading a Healthy Congregation of Under 250
by Karl VatersDo you lead a small church? Big churches get all the love. Articles, books, conferences—they mostly feature leaders of large congregations. Yet big churches are a small part of the ecclesial landscape. In fact, more than 90 percent of churches have fewer than 200 people. That means small churches play a big part in what God is doing. Small Church Essentials is for leaders of these smaller congregations. It encourages them to steward their role well, debunking myths about small churches while offering principles for leading a dynamic, healthy small church. Based on the popular six-hour lecture that Karl Vaters delivers to church leaders across the country, Small Church Essentials will affirm small church leaders and show them how to identify what they do well, and how to do it even better. Readers will: Be assured that leading a small congregation does not make them ministry failuresCome away inspired to lead with passion, regardless the size of their churchHave field-tested principles for leading a church in their contextPossess new metrics for biblically measuring vitality in small churchesHave a toolkit of resources to use in their everyday ministryKarl Vaters has been a small church pastor for 30 years, is the author of The Grasshopper Myth: Big Churches, Small Churches, and the Small Thinking that Divides Us (2013), and travels extensively to churches and conferences to speak about leading a small church well.If you are pastoring a small church, this book will be a breath of fresh air. It will affirm your calling while giving you fresh tools to help you lead. It will help you: Stop believing lies about small churchesLead your church to fulfill the role only small churches canUnderstand your congregation&’s strengths and weaknesses Turn around a dying or unhealthy churchIdentify good trends and bad in church and culture
Small Congregation, Big Potential: Ministry in the Small Membership Church
by Lyle E SchallerKindle EditionThere are many questions that leaders of small-membership congregations ask themselves about their church's future. Lyle Schaller suggests that two in particular should rise to the top of the list. First, what's the right size of for a church? Is the small congregation averaging two or three dozen people at worship a legitimate order of God's creation? You bet it is, says Schaller. Second, should these congregations make their plans on the basis of few resources and fewer options, or should they see themselves as possessed of pools of talent and expanding possibilities? If you are convinced that the former is true, then this book is not for you. If, however, you are among those who believe that small-membership churches are distinctive places of Christian witness and service, spreading the gospel and living in service to the world in ways that other, larger churches are not, then this book is for you. In it you will find the right questions to ask as you seek to lead a small-membership congregation, and solid, practical guidance for doing so.
Small Graces: The Quiet Gifts of Everyday Life
by Kent NerburnIn twenty elegant pieces, writer, sculptor, and theologian Kent Nerburn celebrates the daily rituals that reveal our deeper truths. A companion piece to Kent Nerburn?s book Simple Truths, Small Graces is a journey into the sacred moments that illuminate our everyday lives. Through the exploration of simple acts, he reminds us to chart a course each day that nourishes the soul, honors the body, and engages the mind. Small Graces asks us to observe life?s quiet rhythms, the subtle shifts in perception and changes in light, the warm comfort of family voices; to feel the blessing of birdsong, the solitude of a falling leaf, the echo of footfall in snow-covered woods. By inviting us to recognize the hidden power of the ordinary, Small Graces reveals the mystical alchemy of the mundane made profound by the artistry of a well-lived life.
Small Group Dynamics for Dynamic Group Leaders
by Billie DavisMost work in the field of Christian leadership has focused on the leader and techniques of management and control. Effective Christian leadership begins with the focus on people and God's purpose for them. With the model of Jesus and His disciples as her starting point, Billie Davis has provided a tool for developing a small group ministry in which members’ strengths and gifts are used to help one another in the biblical sense of Body. Applying an age-level and intercultural approach, Davis examines the structure of groups, how the group influences learning and spiritual development, and the roles people take within groups. Each chapter has self-directed learning exercises and a bibliography of current resources to enhance the reader’s experience.
Small Group Leadership as Spiritual Direction: Practical Ways to Blend an Ancient Art into Your Contemporary Community
by Heather Parkinson WebbDon’t just LEAD a small group, DIRECT it. Members of your small group look to you for answers. They bring their raw questions and intimate needs to you, looking for wisdom and understanding. How can you encourage your group to consider the Holy Spirit’s voice? “Spiritual direction is an ancient art of being with another person in relationship with God,” writes author Heather Webb. This time-tested practice requires that you remain attentive and open to divine interactions you might otherwise miss. Field-tested through the author’s years of experience, Small Group Leadership as Spiritual Direction will help you: - Avoid common small-group pitfalls - Take on difficult questions - Speak God’s words into others’ lives - Deepen your group’s desire for God The exciting discipline of spiritual direction allows you to create a space in which the Holy Spirit can move among your group. As you begin to discern Christ’s call in the lives of others, you will see your ministry with a new perspective and uncover new ways to direct your group, not just lead it.
Small Group Qs: 600 Eye-Opening Questions for Deepening Community and Exploring Scripture
by Laurie PolichJust what small group leaders need to get their youth started in a meaningful discussion. This flexible and adaptable resource for youth workers contains 600 questions including 50 complete Bible studies specifically designed to help groups get acquainted, get deep, get spiritual, get into topics, and get into the Word. Leader’s hints, exercise options, and fun, helpful tips are included. Features include: * 600 ready-to-go small group questions for equipping small group leaders * Perfect for youth workers, camp counselors, Sunday school teachers, student leaders, or volunteers * Leader’s hints, exercise options, fun and helpful tips * Flexible and adaptable--ideal for both junior high and high school groups
Small Group Strategies: Ideas and Activities for Developing Spiritual Growth in Your Students
by Laurie Polich Charley ScandlynMeet students where they are. With Small Group Strategies, you can effectively guide students in your small group toward the most important relationship they will ever have—a lifelong relationship with Christ. Respected authors Laurie Polich and Charley Scandlyn offer 30-plus years of collective youth ministry experience to these proven ideas, which offer: •a strategic approach to small group ministry •hundreds of ideas to reach students at every level •practical applications that foster spiritual growth Meet your students where they are in life. You have the heart. You have the vision. Here are the ideas you need to make it happen.
Small Groups for the Rest of Us: How to Design Your Small Groups System to Reach the Fringes
by Chris SurrattMost churches in America struggle to have a significant percentage of their adult attendance in small groups. According to recent research done by Lifeway Research, only "33 percent of churchgoers attend classes or groups for adults (such as Sunday school, Bible study, small groups, or Adult Bible Fellowships) four or more times in a typical month. Fourteen percent attend two or three times a month." Life transformation happens best within the context of community, so if a church is going to be intentional about discipleship they have to develop on-ramps to small groups that reach people on the fringes and beyond. If we continue to offer small groups to the normal church attenders, a majority of the people who show up to church are never reached. Pastors, church staff and small group leaders are trying to figure out how to make small groups work in their church and they don't know how. Small Groups For The Rest Of Us gives them practical, proven strategies on moving people from the fringes into biblically based communities.
Small Groups with Purpose: How to Create Healthy Communities
by Steve GladenThe author shares the biblical strategy, the secrets, the failures, and the lessons behind the remarkable growth of church leadership through small groups strategy.
Small Is Big, Slow Is Fast: Living and Leading Your Family and Community on God's Mission
by Hugh Halter Mike Breen Caesar KalinowskiYou don’t need to have the talents of a rock star or the wisdom of Yoda to effectively and naturally live a life on mission with God. And you do not have to add a big list of new activities to your life! Instead, it is the everyday ordinary things done with greater gospel-intentionality…slowly over time…that make all the difference. Biblical and super practical, Small Is Big, Slow Is Fast helps readers respond to Jesus’ call to each of us to be a missionary right where we live—in our own families and neighborhoods. It shows you step by step the essential elements that create environments for organic kingdom growth and multiplication. Whether you’re looking to lead your own family or are taking first steps toward starting a church that has discipleship and mission at its core, you will discover the secret to starting out small and going (seemingly) slower—and not feeling guilty about it. And you’ll be encouraged to trust that when you lay the right foundations, multi-plication will occur and will always be “faster” and more successful in the long run.