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Striking Beauty: A Philosophical Look at the Asian Martial Arts
by Barry AllenThe first book to focus on the intersection of Western philosophy and the Asian martial arts, Striking Beauty comparatively studies the historical and philosophical traditions of martial arts practice and their ethical value in the modern world. Expanding Western philosophy's global outlook, the book forces a theoretical reckoning with the concerns of Chinese philosophy and the aesthetic and technical dimensions of martial arts practice.Striking Beauty explains the relationship between Asian martial arts and the Chinese philosophical traditions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, in addition to Sunzi's Art of War. It connects martial arts practice to the Western concepts of mind-body dualism and materialism, sports aesthetics, and the ethics of violence. The work ameliorates Western philosophy's hostility toward the body, emphasizing the pleasure of watching and engaging in martial arts, along with their beauty and the ethical problem of their violence.
String Of Pearls: Recipes For Living Well In The Real World
by Barbara Alpert Joanna M. LundToday, JoAnna's books total more than one million copies in print, and her easy-to-prepare, healthy recipes have won the hearts of home cooks across the country. <P><P>But more than just healthy recipes have attracted this legion of fans to the self-proclaimed Diet Queen of DeWitt, Iowa.Over the years, JoAnna has shared her common-folk wisdom through her personal appearances and public lectures, her television and radio shows, and in her books and newsletter. Now that wisdom is distilled in String of Pearls. Like pearls, the insights revealed in this book are precious; each has been polished by hard work, and burnished by experience. And while each may be beautiful alone, when taken together, they create a vision of beauty, strength, and durability. Yet String of Pearls is as practical, down-to-earth, and full of common sense as JoAnna herself. With this book, she helps readers feel good about themselves and focus on the truly important and enduring things in their lives.
String Theory: The Parents Ashkenazi
by Dara HornSibling rivalry runs in the family—a prequel to A Guide for the Perplexed. In 1980, Jacqueline Luria, the first female physics doctoral candidate in her university’s history, has emerged from her ultra-Orthodox upbringing into a secular world where she tries to untangle the origins of the universe. Then she meets Roger Ashkenazi, a mathematician studying fractals and starting to question his own atheist ideas. Their insights into the world’s repeating patterns cannot prepare them for the coming disaster of their marriage—or its impact on their daughters, one an average child and the other a genuine genius. The rivalry between Judith Ashkenazi and her wildly successful sister Josie, who invents a software program to catalog every kind of memory, will fuel the page-turning plot of Dara Horn’s critically acclaimed novel A Guide for the Perplexed. “String Theory” takes its readers to the farthest edges of knowledge and the limits of freedom, on a journey from doubt to faith and back again. In its double helix of free will and fate, it anticipates the terrifying consequences, borne out in A Guide for the Perplexed, of asking children to fulfill their parents’ dreams.
Stripped: Uncensored Grace on the Streets of Vegas
by Jud Wilhite Bill TaaffePastor Wilhite joins experienced journalist Taaffe to deliver gripping stories of how God saves the souls thought to be beyond saving.
Stripped: When God's Call Turns From "Yes!" to "Why Me?"
by Lina AbuJamraDo you want to live a life that is greatly used by God? Do you long to make a difference in the world? In Stripped, Lina explains the process that God uses to transform you into a person who is ready to receive all that God has planned. You will learn:1. Pain is not the enemy—it&’s the very road God uses to make you stronger. 2. The Christian life isn&’t easy, but God&’s presence is your guarantee for joy no matter what you&’re going through.Lina helps you to think biblically about your calling and dreams and uncovers the truth about the transformational power of the gospel. Stripped is a book for every person who longs for more but is often surprised that the road usually begins with pain—the pain of being stripped. Stripped is about the broken and surrendered life, about understanding the stripping process that must take place for sold out Christians to be used by God to build His kingdom. In it you will:Be equipped to endure the stripping processLearn what must be stripped from the Christian's lifeBe inspiried by Biblical and real life examples who were victoriously stripped
Stripped: When God's Call Turns From "Yes!" to "Why Me?"
by Lina AbuJamraDo you want to live a life that is greatly used by God? Do you long to make a difference in the world? In Stripped, Lina explains the process that God uses to transform you into a person who is ready to receive all that God has planned. You will learn:1. Pain is not the enemy—it&’s the very road God uses to make you stronger. 2. The Christian life isn&’t easy, but God&’s presence is your guarantee for joy no matter what you&’re going through.Lina helps you to think biblically about your calling and dreams and uncovers the truth about the transformational power of the gospel. Stripped is a book for every person who longs for more but is often surprised that the road usually begins with pain—the pain of being stripped. Stripped is about the broken and surrendered life, about understanding the stripping process that must take place for sold out Christians to be used by God to build His kingdom. In it you will:Be equipped to endure the stripping processLearn what must be stripped from the Christian's lifeBe inspiried by Biblical and real life examples who were victoriously stripped
Strive With Me
by Kayla Staph&“I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit.&” Jesus spoke these words to His disciples on the eve of His death. His disciples were with Him for three years while He trained them in order to send them into the world. Jesus had every expectation they would continue the mission and bear fruit. This would prove they were truly His disciples. Therefore, are we truly followers of Jesus if we opt-out of fulfilling His mission? Can we say our lives are committed to Jesus if we have little concern for His plan?To answer these questions, we must begin to examine what type of gospel we believe. The gospel we believe will produce the disciple we become. In addition, we will reproduce what we know in the lives of others. Reproducing a false gospel or an incomplete gospel perpetuates an unhealthy cycle. At best, this cycle produces immature Christians and at worst, it produces false converts. It is imperative we begin here.Jesus spoke often of the Kingdom of God, but do we know what this means or why it is important? We should know because the Kingdom of God is the context for the gospel and the Great Commission. Like the gospel, the Kingdom of God is a necessary talking point for all other talking points found in this book.Strive with Me invites women into a process that unfolds with each chapter. It calls women to come with teachable hearts which are open to honest self-reflection and examination of our Christian women&’s culture. It invites women to abandon patterns hindering them from fulfilling what Jesus commanded them to do. It challenges women to deconstruct unbiblical cycles, focus their minds on Scripture, and participate in the mission of the Kingdom of God.Challenging books on these topics have been written by some godly men. We need their wisdom. However, it is time we as women take a hard look into our lives and our circles too. It is time we answer the call to abide in the Scriptures, grow spiritually according to the biblical definition, and make disciples. We are responsible to train and raise up the next generation of women. Jesus has appointed us to accomplish this task while there is still breath in our lungs and so prove to be His disciples. Will you answer the call?
Striving for Divine Union: Spiritual Exercises for Suhraward Sufis (Routledge Sufi Series)
by Qamar-ul HudaThis book examines the theological, philosophical and Islamic mystical dimensions of the Suhrawardî sufi order from the 13th to 15th centuries. The Suhrawardîs were a legally grounded and intellectually vibrant sufi order whose mystical path was based on exchanges and debates on the Qur'an and on the Prophet's customs. The book analyses their interpretation of sacred texts: the Qur'an, hadiths, sunna, and malfuzat. This created a unique self-understanding, which developed specific sufi spiritual exercises. The book discusses new important ways of thinking about the sufi hermeneutics of the Qur'an and its contribution to Islamic intellectual and spiritual life.
Strong As Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel, A Translation with Commentary
by Robert AlterRobert Alter's award-winning translation brings new immediacy to five beloved books of the Bible. The Song of Songs; Ruth; Esther; Jonah; and Daniel offer readers a range of pleasures not usually associated with the Bible. As distant in time from the Five Books of Moses as Updike is from Shakespeare, these Late Biblical books are innovative, entertaining literary works. Women often stand center stage. The Song of Songs is a celebration of young love, frankly sensuous, with no reference to God or covenant. It offers some of the most beautiful love poems of the ancient world. The story of Queen Esther's shrewd triumph is also a secular entertainment, with clear traces of farce and sly sexual comedy. The character of Ruth embodies the virtues of loyalty, love, and charity in a harmonious world. Enigma replaces harmony in Daniel's feverish night dreams. The apocalyptic strangeness of Daniel echoes in works from the New Testament's Book of Revelations to the lyrics of Bob Dylan. And Jonah, the tale of a giant fish who, on God's command, swallows the prophet and imprisons him in his dark wet innards for three days, ends with a question that lingers, unanswered, leaving the reader to ponder the many limitations of humankind.
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Devotional: 52 Devotions Every Father Needs
by Meg MeekerFrom Dr. Meg Meeker, the celebrated author of the bestselling parenting guide Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, comes a new devotional for new and still-learning fathers of girls. A strong father figure is the single most important element in a girl's life-he is her spiritual guide and protector from her early childhood to the day he proudly walks her down the aisle. In the lovely and comforting Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters Devotional, Dr. Meeker instills in men the knowledge they need to be the kind of fathers their daughters dearly need.
Strong Was Her Faith 22983: Women of the New Testament
by J. Ellsworth KalasIn this follow-up to his book The Thirteen Apostles, popular author J. Ellsworth Kalas focuses on several women of great faith who were crucial, in ways both obvious and understated, to the story of the New Testament. Kalas looks into the life and times of eleven different women. With his signature style, Kalas examines the Scriptures to see what we can learn about these women and what we can learn from them, and how each woman fit into as well as shaped the New Testament story.Chapters include: "Elizabeth: A Friend in Need" "Anna: She Knew How to Wait" "Martha, the Disciplined" "Mary, the Extravagant" "The Mighty Widow" "The Anonymous Evangelist" "Mary Magdalene: When Love Is Greater than Faith" "Mary, the Mother of Mark" "Dorcas: Worth a Miracle" "Lydia, the Businesswoman "Mary in Life and Legend" "Why Mary?" This book also includes a discussion guide.
Strong Winds & Crashing Waves: Meeting Jesus in the Memories of Traumatic Events
by Terry WardleIn Strong Winds and Crashing Waves, Terry Wardle uses his own personal story of emotional pain to introduce his reader to the healing that is possible through faith in Jesus Christ.
Strong Woman: Unshrouding the Secrets of the Soul
by M. Sue BenfordStrong Woman explores Sue Benford journey from childhood cancer, her impossible climb to world champion powerlifter while struggling with opening her inner soul to spiritual growth. Through her spiritual guide John she is lead to reinvestigate the Shroud of Turin making break through discoveries in it's make up and imagery.
Strong Women and the Men Who Love Them: Building Happiness In Marriage When Opposites Attract
by Tom and LaneEvery great marriage FACES CHALLENGES ALONG THE WAY.How you navigate the circumstances you encounter with your unique personalities determines the health and success of your relationship. For over four decades Tom and Jan Lane have worked together to build a happy, satisfying marriage, and now they share what they have learned.Strong Women and the Men Who Love Them offers practical solutions and enrichment tools for couples with a relational combination of aneasygoing husband and an outgoing wife. Using principles and perspectives based in Scripture, couples will learn to appreciate the expression of each person&’s gifts to benefit the relationship.To live happily ever after is the desire of every couple, and this powerful marriage resource will help you understand the unique qualities of strong, amazing women and the remarkable men who love them.
Strong Women, Soft Hearts: A Woman's Guide to Cultivating a Wise Heart and a Passionate Life
by Paula RinehartRecently updated with an expanded study guide, Strong Women, Soft Hearts has quickly become an important study for women of all ages. Through inspiring real-life testimonies, Paula Rinehart writes as both a kindred spirit and a compassionate counselor to women feeling robbed of their passions and trapped by life's disappointing realities. Women who long to be released from the burden of hard choices and perpetually empty souls will be empowered to rediscover dreams long lost and refocus energy misguided. Strong Women, Soft Hearts cries out for women to embrace passion and approach life as something to be lived, not merely survived.
Strong and Secure: 100 Devotions for Young Women
by Lynn Cowell Michelle NietertDeepen your understanding of God the Father with Strong and Secure, the 100-day devotional for teen girls and young women that explores topics like anxiety, self-esteem, and the pressures of everyday life and examines five key traits of God to guide you toward building an enduring relationship with Him.The Bible tells us to think of God as a Father, but what exactly does that mean for teenagers and young adults who are forming their own identities? Strong and Secure considers the nature of the God who protects, heals, brings peace, provides, and is always present, and shows readers how they can experience Him fully and grow stronger as His child. Through personal anecdotes, Bible passages, and practical advice, Strong and Secure illustrates how God is with you in your anxiety, grief, disappointment, struggles, and even trauma, and that He longs for you to find strength and security in His love, even when others let you down.Strong and Secure:Meets young women where they are in life to affirm that they are loved by God and invites them to deepen their relationship with HimRefers to specific Scriptures that speak to God&’s traits and paint a portrait of who God isIncludes a section on how to use this book in everyday life, as well as a topical index to help readers find devotions relevant to their life situationIs a great gift for birthdays and graduations, as well as moments of struggle
Strong and Weak Bible Study: Embracing A Life Of Love, Risk And True Flourishing (IVP Signature Bible Studies)
by Andy CrouchThroughout the Bible, we see that God entrusts each of us with authority as his image bearers, even as we remain vulnerable to loss and pain.In these six easy-to-use studies written by spiritual formation author Jan Johnson, you will encounter what Scripture says about power, vulnerability, humble leadership, and flourishing communities.Strong and Weak
Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing
by Andy CrouchFlourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living—withdrawing into safety or grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path—being both strong and weak. We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders—people who use their authority for the benefit of others, while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule, torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and community. Only when they come together do we find the flourishing for which we were made. With the characteristic insight, memorable stories and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine through us. Not just for our own good, but for the sake of others. If you want to become the kind of person whose influence leads to healthy communities, someone with the strength to be compassionate and generous, this is the book for you. Regardless of your stage or role in life, whether or not you have a position of leadership, here is a way to love and risk so that we all, even the most vulnerable, can flourish.
Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing (The IVP Signature Collection)
by Andy CrouchFlourishing people are strong and weak.Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living: withdrawing into safety and grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path—being both strong and weak.We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders—people who use their authority for the benefit of others while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule, torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and community.With the characteristic insight, memorable stories and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine through us. Not just for our own good, but for the sake of others.Strong and Weak
Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing (The\ivp Signature Collection)
by Andy CrouchFlourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure us away from abundant living—withdrawing into safety or grasping for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an unexpected path—being both strong and weak. We see this unlikely mixture in the best leaders—people who use their authority for the benefit of others, while also showing extraordinary willingness to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule, torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and community. Only when they come together do we find the flourishing for which we were made. With the characteristic insight, memorable stories and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine through us. Not just for our own good, but for the sake of others. If you want to become the kind of person whose influence leads to healthy communities, someone with the strength to be compassionate and generous, this is the book for you. Regardless of your stage or role in life, whether or not you have a position of leadership, here is a way to love and risk so that we all, even the most vulnerable, can flourish.
Strong for a Moment Like This: The Daily Devotions of Hillary Rodham Clinton
by Hillary Rodham Clinton Rev Bill ShilladyFew people know that during the 2016 presidential campaign, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton received a devotion every day. Over the course of those 20 months, Rev. Dr. Bill Shillady—a pastoral friend of Clinton’s—and a small team of other pastors provided the Democratic nominee with spiritual support to stay strong through arguably one of the more contentious elections in American history. Strong for a Moment Like This: The Daily Devotions of Hillary Rodham Clinton includes 365 of the more than 600 devotions written for Secretary Clinton, along with personal notes, portions of her speeches, and headlines that provide context for that day’s devotion. Clinton is writing the foreword, the first time post-election readers will have a chance to hear directly from her about her faith during that time. The book will include: -A foreword from Hillary Rodham Clinton -365 devotions -Selected reflections on the writing by the author -Selected responses from Secretary Clinton -Additional material including a timeline of events, speech excerpts, press selections, and quotes -Gorgeous gift-book packaging: a jacketed hardcover, ribbon, photographs, and a devotion-like interior design. The book’s devotions are organized into 12 themes, such as Forgiveness, Doing Good, Courage, and Women. A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to the United Methodist City Society in New York. As Secretary Clinton said in The New York Times (January 26, 2016), “My study of the Bible, my many conversations with people of faith, has led me to believe the most important commandment is to love the Lord with all your might and to love your neighbor as yourself. And that is what I think we are commanded by Christ to do. And there is so much more in the Bible about taking care of the poor, visiting the prisoners, taking in the stranger, creating opportunities for others to be lifted up, to find faith themselves that I think there are many different ways of exercising your faith.” Strong for a Moment Like This gives readers an inside, personal look at the faith of one of our nation’s most lauded leaders.
Strong in Spirit: 5-Minute Devotions for Preteen Boys
by David S. Winston5-Minute devotions to guide boys ages 9 to 12 in growing up—and growing stronger in faithBeing a preteen means encountering tons of new thoughts, feelings, and information—and sometimes it's hard to know what's right or wrong. This daily devotional for teen boys can help you uncover the truth through God's Word. Spending just a few minutes with God will help you tackle challenges and understand the right path for you.Start each devotion with a short selection from Scripture, explore how each Bible passage can connect to your own life, and journal right in the book. With God's comfort and support, you can meet each day with courage!Go beyond other devotionals for teen boys with:Devotions for your busy life—Each devotion takes just five minutes, and they don't follow a specific order, so you can pick a topic that feels right for the moment.Everyday guidance—Find wisdom to help you navigate real issues like anxiety, crushes, bullying, forgiveness, and being a good friend.Interactive devotions—Go deeper by writing a mini journal reflection, praying, and brainstorming about how you can act on what you learned.Grow stronger in spirit every day with this preteen and teen devotional.
Strong in the Storm: God's Love During Tough Times
by Rose PublishingGod's love through tough times. Strong in the Storm: Six Lessons from Persecuted ChristiansThe lives of persecuted Christians have much to teach us about how God gives courage, peace, and even joy through life's toughest storms. This pamphlet gives 6 lessons we can learn from the persecuted Church and includes six amazing stories of believers who faced incredible hardship.You'll find out where Christians are being persecuted and how you can pray for them. Learn how to apply these lessons of faith, strength, and forgiveness to our own lives. This pamphlet is perfect for a 6-week Bible study or discussion group for adults.Every dayChristians are torturedBecause of their faith in Jesus ChristIn more than 50 countriesBeing a Christianmeans being persecutedIn North KoreaChristians are sent to labor campsTo starve or be killedIn Saudi ArabiaMany Christians have been arrestedOr killed in "honor killings" by their own families.In IranChristians are discriminated againstAnd cannot find or keep jobsTheir lives are on the line every day...Yet they are joyousThey have courageThey have peaceWhat is the secret to being Strong in the Storm?Persecuted Christians want you to know...They are just like youFaithful, flawed, human.Yet they know the six lessons about standing firm for Christ. Now you can hear their stories, andLearn to know God better during times of suffering.The new Strong in the Storm studyWill change your life.Perfect for personal study, prayer groups, or Bible studies. Buy it today.
Strong: Devotions to Live a Powerful and Passionate Life (A 90-Day Devotional)
by Lisa BevereStrengthen your relationship with God as you go deeper in your study of the Bible.How can you live as a confident woman of faith? Strong, a 90-day devotional by New York Times bestselling author and Bible teacher Lisa Bevere, will inspire you to be strong in the truth of God's Word.In Strong, Lisa provides a fresh perspective on what it means to be strong in a world that often has it all wrong. She invites you to find your strength, not from trying harder or doing more, but through a deep and devoted relationship with God and from knowing and following Him. Each of the 90 devotions featured in Strong includes:A Scripture verse to begin your day in God's WordBiblical teaching from LisaA prayer to help you speak God's truth over your lifeAn anthem of strength to help you move into the day with confidence Devotional topics include:Relational healingContentmentRedeeming regretThe strength of restHow to be both powerful and gentle Strong is a beautiful gift for your sisters, friends, prayer partners, mothers, or any woman who loves God.Lisa's heartfelt and straightforward approach, in addition to her biblical knowledge mixed with personal insight, makes this a wonderful devotional experience to become the strong woman you long to be. Strong will inspire you to rise up in strength, grow deeper in your faith, and experience the joy of living in harmony with God, others, and yourself.Look for additional inspirational resources from Lisa:Be Angry, But Don't Blow ItKissed the Girls and Made Them Cry
Strong: Psalm 1
by Sally Lloyd-JonesInspired by Psalm 1, Strong&’s lyrical text reminds little ones that God loves them and gives them strength. From Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, and award-winning illustrator Jago, this uplifting board book encourages little ones to find strength in God&’s great love for them.Like a little tree planted by a fresh stream, children can grow strong and joyful when they draw close to God&’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.Strong is perfect for babies and infants ages 0-4 and features:Lyrical text inspired by Psalm 1An inspiring message that reminds kids they can find strength, joy, and love in GodA padded cover that is a perfect fit for little handsBeautiful illustrations by JagoA great gift for a new baby, Baptism, First Communion, or birthday Look for additional inspirational stories for little ones in this board book series inspired by The Jesus Storybook Bible:Happy: Psalm 92Known: Psalm 139Near: Psalm 139Loved: The Lord&’s PrayerFound: Psalm 23