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Positive Pagan: Staying Upbeat in an Offbeat World
by Lisa WagonerSpells, Meditations & Rituals for Greater Happiness, Fulfillment & ConfidenceLearn how to radiate positive energy, even when you've been through an unjust amount of pain and hardship, with this inspiring book by Pagan writer Lisa Wagoner. In these turbulent times, keeping a sense of positivity can seem like an unattainable feat, but this book offers powerful support through an extensive collection of meditations, spells, correspondences, and rituals.Positive Pagan shows you how to build tenacity, find inward and outward balance, and share a positive perspective with others. Lisa provides techniques that are designed to help you develop a core of positivity that stays with you through every experience—good and bad. With this book, you'll have all the tools and confidence needed to handle tough times and spread positivity in the world.
A Positive Plan for Creating More Calm, Less Stress
by Karol LaddBusy. Hurried! FRAZZLED!!! A mom's life is anything but tranquil. With multiple responsibilities as caretaker, taxi driver, short-order cook, and domestic servant, what most women need in life is more calm-and less stress!More Calm, Less Stress provides that positive, biblically-based plan to help women realistically create an atmosphere of peace that she and her family so desperately need. The five delightful and doable action steps help mothers make their home a positive place to live.This is the first book in the Positive Plan series that will also include:A Positive Plan for Creating More Fun, Less Whining (June 2006) A Positive Plan for Creating More Love, Less Anger (June 2007)
A Positive Plan for Creating More Fun, Less Whining
by Karol LaddFilled with great ideas and encouragement to have fun and enjoy life together as a family, this practical resource helps moms reduce whining and create memories to last a lifetime.
The Positive Power of Jesus Christ: Life-Changing Adventures in Faith
by Norman Vincent PealeInspiring stories of the transformative power of the Savior's love in today's world One of the most inspirational and influential spiritual leaders of the 20th century, minister and bestselling author Norman Vincent Peale transformed the lives of millions worldwide with his groundbreaking book, The Power of Positive Thinking. In The Positive Power of Jesus Christ, the revered pastor of the world-famous Marble Collegiate Church proclaims his unshakable faith in Christ the Savior with inspiring stories of healing and hope, of the ways in which his life and the lives of others were profoundly touched by the holy hand of God's Son. In this beautiful, everlasting work, Dr. Peale contends that, "positive thinking really means a faith attitude . . . [and] only faith can turn the life around." In sharing these thrilling true accounts of people from all walks of life who have experienced the positive saving power of Christ--including his own powerful witnessing of the Savior's work--Peale offers a humble tribute to our blessed Lord, demonstrating the many ways in which His love can truly change the world.
The Positive Thinkers
by Donald MeyerThe subject of Professor Meyer's superb study concerns the dissolution of the Protestant ethic, its relationship to a general failure of nerve within the American community, and the consequent rise of a pseudo-theology in the guise of a pseudo-psychology, as reflected through the work of certain "mind-cure" practitioners, from Mary Baker Eddy to Norman Vincent Peale. It is a subject largely ignored by intellectuals, and Professor Meyer, in taking it out of the domain of the Reader's Digestor similar habitations, has produced a real service, not only to sociology and political science, disciplines in which he is very well versed, but also to mass-culture and the vague but insidious ethos behind it. In describing what the sub-title states as "the American Quest for Health, Wealth, and Personal Power," Professor Meyer works from an historical perspective, does not beat any drums nor ride any hobby horse; scholarly care and an in-depth generosity illuminate a number of intricate concepts, whether they be "individualism," laissez-faire industry or the peculiar role and influence of women within society. His work is schematized yet fluid, showing how a process of ego-disintegration has paradoxically resulted out of the improperly understood religious orientation of the past and the anxiety-ridden religious revival of the present. Today God "means" Adjustment.--Virgina Kirkus, Kirkus Reviews
Positive Vibes: Inspiring Thoughts for Change and Transformation
by Gordon SmithA beautiful book of inspiring and uplifting thoughts to enrich your daily life, from much-loved, world-famous medium and bestselling author Gordon Smith.Sometimes this life can be very difficult and we don't always have the answers as to why, but somewhere inside all of us is an inner power that can give us the strength to go on in spite of what hardships our life throws at us. That power is our inner spirit.Gordon Smith has delved into that deep inner strength many, many times in his own life and has found renewed energy just by being positive in the face of adversity. In this beautiful collection of uplifting thoughts to inspire you in your everyday life, Gordon guides you to a place where transformation and healing will flood into your life as you connect to your own inner spirit and return to the joy that is your birthright.
Positive Word Power: The Language Of Friendship And Happiness: For Teens: The Torah Wisdom On Human Interaction Arranged For Daily Study
by Chana Nestlebaum Shaindy AppelbaumFriends, classmates, parents, siblings... they're what we cherish most in life. Now you can learn how to protect your greatest treasure from damage, keeping your relationships shining bright. It's all in the power of the words you speak. Learn the answers to such vital everyday questions as: Is a joke always funny? Is criticism always constructive? Does praise always build others up? How can I deal kindly with someone who annoys me? What if someone is not my type? How should I express anger? In 2009, The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation produced Positive Word Power, based on "The Power of Words" by Rabbi Zelig Pliskin, which shone a bright light on the issue of ona'as devarim — hurting others with words. This daily learning sefer has been taken up by thousands of Jewish men and women who have learned how to recognize and change those thoughts and character traits that spur nice people to say hurtful things. Now The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation brings these priceless lessons to you, teenage readers, through practical scenarios, strategies and discussion questions that reflect the unique challenges of your life. Positive Word Power for Teens will sensitize you to the impact of words you use and hear every day and help you shed negative habits. Through our words, each of us has the power to paint for ourselves a bright and loving world, or a dark and lonely one. With an investment of just a few minutes a day, you can learn how to choose the beautiful hues of kindness and sensitivity, and paint a world you'll be happy to live in today and for the rest of your life!
Positively, Penelope
by Pepper BashamThe world could do with a little more kindness and positivity and random acts of singing, don&’t you think?Dear Reader, My name is Penelope, and while I may not be a real-life princess, I&’ve been told I possess a certain fairy-tale heroine quality. I wield optimism as my weapon of choice, don amazing shoes and vintage hats whenever possible, and speak in musical references. All of which perfectly qualifies me to succeed in my new role as a marketing intern at the historic Darling House theater on the island of Skymar.Only . . . it seems this internship position is going to be a LOT bigger than I thought. The Gray family, who owns the theater, has been stuck in a rut of darkness ever since the loss of their matriarchs. Now all that&’s left is a dying theater, a reclusive grandfather, three siblings, and an adorable seven-year-old girl who desperately needs some pixie-dust magic.So that&’s what this story is about. My plans to save the theater! (Plans that, somehow, keep being stolen by a local competitor.) And an anonymous online theater troupe. And two single brothers who may be vying for this American girl&’s heart . . . until they&’re not (or maybe they just want me for my ideas too). And a dream job offer that will require me to make a truly heart-wrenching decision. I may not excel at finishing stories, but I promise to see this one through to its happily ever after.Positively,Penelope&“What do you get when you combine a lovable heroine with characters who have mastered the art of witty banter? A charming read.&” —Sheila Roberts, USA TODAY bestselling authorWitty, hilarious, and heartwarming contemporary romanceA sweet, kisses-only romanceAn epistolary novel written mostly in emails and textsStand-alone novel, but a companion to Authentically, IzzyBook length: approximately 110,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs
The Positively Present Guide to Life
by Dani DipirroIn this practical guide to positive thinking, Dani DiPirro explores how to be more 'positively present' at home, at work, in relationships and through times of change, inspiring readers to simply be the happiest they can be.
Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism
by Thomas B. AllenA priest's diary, hidden for forty years in a mysterious locked room of a St. Louis mental hospital, has recently come to light, giving us the best documented exorcism in history.
The Possessed and the Dispossessed: Spirits, Identity, and Power in a Madagascar Migrant Town (Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care #37)
by Lesley A. SharpThis finely drawn portrait of a complex, polycultural urban community in Madagascar emphasizes the role of spirit medium healers, a group heretofore seen as having little power. These women, Leslie Sharp argues, are far from powerless among the peasants and migrant laborers who work the land in this plantation economy. In fact, Sharp's wide-ranging analysis shows that tromba, or spirit possession, is central to understanding the complex identities of insiders and outsiders in this community, which draws people from all over the island and abroad. Sharp's study also reveals the contradictions between indigenous healing and Western-derived Protestant healing and psychiatry. Particular attention to the significance of migrant women's and children's experiences in a context of seeking relief from personal and social ills gives Sharp's investigation importance for gender studies as well as for studies in medical anthropology, Africa and Madagascar, the politics of culture, and religion and ritual. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1993.
Possessed by God: A New Testament theology of sanctification and holiness (New Studies in Biblical Theology #Volume 1)
by David G. PetersonIn this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, David Peterson challenges the common assumption that the New Testament views sanctification as primarily a process. He argues that its emphasis falls upon sanctification as a definitive event, "God's way of taking possession of us in Christ, setting us apart to belong to him and to fulfill his purpose for us." Simply to identify sanctification with growth and holiness, he contends, obscures the emphasis and balance of New Testament teaching and creates unrealistic expectations. Throughout this study Peterson builds his case on the careful exegesis of relevant passages, with a keen eye for the pastoral implications of his findings. Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
Possessing Me: A Memoir of Healing
by Jane AlexanderThe author describes in exacting detail, her eventual path to healing from childhood neglect and abandonment, post traumatic stress disorder and manic depression, as she discovers the secret to lasting happiness.
Possessing Spirits and Healing Selves
by Rebecca SeligmanSpirit possession involves the displacement of a human's conscious self by that of a powerful other - a spirit, god, or demon - who temporarily occupies the human's body. To many, spirit possession is quintessentially exotic, a novelty, an example of the ways in which "others" are fundamentally different. In this book, Seligman shows that, far from being exotic and "other," spirit possession mediumship represents a privileged site for understanding a number of fundamental aspects of human experience - especially those involved with interactions among meaning, embodiment, and subjectivity. Using a diverse set of ethnographic, psychological, and biological data gathered during fieldwork among spirit possession mediums of the Candomble religion in Northeastern Brazil, she explores how everyday and religious practices and meanings shape and interact with the bodily experiences and psychophysiological states of Candomble mediums, both before and after their initiations, and how such interactions shape their experiences of selfhood. "
Possessing the Gates of the Enemy: A Training Manual for Militant Intercession (Study Guide Included)
by Cindy JacobsForeword by C. Peter Wagner, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California. I know of no other book like this one. In the years that I have been researching prayer I have been carefully building a bibliography of significant books on the subject, both classic and contemporary. None of the 39 books so far on my list so much as approaches the content of Possessing the Gates of the Enemy. Possessing the Gates of the Enemy is a book that I not only recommend to all my friends, but require my students in Fuller Seminary to read.
Possessing the Land: 5th Grade
by Cherie NoelFifth grade students get to learn about Bible characters like Daniel, Moses, Abraham, Jacob among others.
Possessing Your Promised Land: Learn to defeat your hidden enemies
by Fuchsia PickettKILL ALL THE KINGS IN YOUR LIFE WITH LOVE...HIS LOVE!There can only be one throne in your life, and King Jesus needs to be seated there! During your life, you can possess all kinds of spiritual territory, but you must first get rid of thirty-one "self" kings that want to lay claim to His throne. Dr. Fuchsia Pickett shares a life message that will open the gates of your soul through obedience. She shows you how to unlock the gates of your spirit with faith! If you want to possess the land that god promised, you will have to think and act as if it is yours right now. Don't give your self a vote on any issue. Discover why the Holy Spirit wants the last word, and see what happens when His love overthrows all the "self" kings in your life. Let God's promises become a reality n your life!
Possession: Demoniacal and Other Among Primitive Races, In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, and Modern Times
by T. K. OesterreichPossession: Demoniacal and Other Among Primitive Races, In Antiquity, The Middle Ages, and Modern Times by T. K. Oesterreich is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the phenomenon of possession throughout human history. This classic work, first published in the early 20th century, offers an in-depth analysis of how different cultures and eras have understood and interpreted the concept of possession, whether seen as a form of divine inspiration, a psychological disorder, or a manifestation of demonic influence.Oesterreich, a distinguished philosopher and psychologist, meticulously examines accounts of possession from ancient times through the Middle Ages and into the modern era, drawing on a vast array of sources, including religious texts, historical records, and ethnographic studies. His study spans the globe, considering how various societies—ranging from tribal communities to classical civilizations and medieval Europe—have responded to and attempted to explain cases of possession.Possession delves into the different forms possession has taken, from shamanic trance states and spirit possession in indigenous cultures to the demoniacal possessions documented by the Church during the Middle Ages. Oesterreich also explores the psychological dimensions of possession, considering how mental illness and cultural beliefs have shaped the interpretation of these extraordinary experiences.This book is not only a historical account but also a critical analysis of the enduring fascination with possession and the human need to understand the mysterious forces that seem to control or influence individuals against their will. Oesterreich’s balanced approach considers both the supernatural explanations and the psychological underpinnings of possession, making this work a valuable resource for scholars of religion, psychology, anthropology, and history.Possession remains a definitive study on the subject, offering readers a rich and nuanced understanding of one of humanity’s most intriguing and unsettling phenomena. T. K. Oesterreich’s work continues to be an essential reference for anyone interested in the intersection of culture, religion, and the human psyche.
The Possession of Barbe Hallay: Diabolical Arts and Daily Life in Early Canada (McGill-Queen's Studies in Early Canada / Avant le Canada)
by Mairi CowanWhen strange signs appeared in the sky over Québec during the autumn of 1660, people began to worry about evil forces in their midst. They feared that witches and magicians had arrived in the colony, and a teenaged servant named Barbe Hallay started to act as if she were possessed. The community tried to make sense of what was happening, and why. Priests and nuns performed rituals to drive the demons away, while the bishop and the governor argued about how to investigate their suspicions of witchcraft. A local miller named Daniel Vuil, accused of using his knowledge of the dark arts to torment Hallay, was imprisoned and then executed.Stories of the demonic infestation circulated through the small settlement on the St Lawrence River for several years. In The Possession of Barbe Hallay Mairi Cowan revisits these stories to understand the everyday experiences and deep anxieties of people in New France. Her findings offer insight into beliefs about demonology and witchcraft, the limits of acceptable adolescent behaviour, the dissonance between a Catholic colony in theory and the church’s wavering influence in practice, the contested authority accorded to women as healers, and the insecurities of the colonial project. As the people living through the events knew at the time, and as this study reveals, New France was in a precarious position.The Possession of Barbe Hallay is both a fascinating account of a case of demonic possession and an accessible introduction to social and religious history in early modern North America.
Possession, Power and the New Age: Ambiguities of Authority in Neoliberal Societies (Theology and Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective Series)
by Matthew WoodThis book provides a new sociological account of contemporary religious phenomena such as channelling, holistic healing, meditation and divination, which are usually classed as part of a New Age Movement. Drawing on his extensive ethnography carried out in the UK, alongside comparative studies in America and Europe, Matthew Wood criticises the view that such phenomena represent spirituality in which self-authority is paramount. Instead, he emphasises the role of social authority and the centrality of spirit possession, linking these to participants' class positions and experiences of secularisation. Informed by sociological and anthropological approaches to social power and practice, especially the work of Pierre Bourdieu and Michel Foucault, Wood's study explores what he calls the nonformative regions of the religious field, and charts similarities and differences with pagan, spiritualist and Theosophical traditions.
Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information: The Humble Approach in Theology and Science
by Sir John TempletonThus Sir John Templeton challenges the reader to apply the same energy that has been devoted to scientific inquiry to the pursuit of spiritual information. The world is at a state of unprecedented technical expertise, but why has our knowledge and faith in our own spirituality stalled and become obsolete in recent times? Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information seeks to address this question. It points out that our spiritual knowledge would also have the capacity to increase dramatically if we were to open our minds to the endless possibilities that await us in terms of our spiritual lives. These include altruistic love for all people, new knowledge of the Divine, and a greater sense of our place in the universe. In order for us as human beings to take advantage of all of the spiritual gifts that we have been given, we need to be open and receptive to our individual spiritual natures, and to open ourselves to the limitless spiritual possibilities available to us. The book acknowledges the ancient scriptures and thinkers who have guided us for centuries. Vastly expanded research and the use of scientific method would only enhance our understanding of the wisdom contained within these wise teachings. The benefits of extending our spiritual knowledge might, in fact, exceed the benefits we have realized thus far from scientific and medical advances. Possibilities for Over One Hundredfold More Spiritual Information seeks to reawaken our desire for spiritual knowledge pushed aside so long ago in our quest for scientific knowledge. When these fields work together, the world will reap greater rewards that we can ever imagine.
The Possibilities of Sainthood
by Donna FreitasWhile regularly petitioning the Vatican to make her the first living saint, Antonia Labella prays to assorted patron saints for every help with preparing the family's fig trees for a Rhode Island winter to getting her first kiss from the right boy.
Possibility Living: God's Health Plan
by Robert A. Schuller Douglas Di SennaIn this guide for spirit, mind, and body, internationally known minister Robert A. Schuller and natural health specialist Douglas Di Siena weave scripture, spirituality, natural health advice, and inspiring true-life stories together in a practical, innovative approach to living wholly, healthfully, and happily. By taking positive steps, such as eating a natural diet, fasting, and praying, you can tap into your innate power for possibility living, remaining open to the voice of God in your life as you nurture your whole being.
The Possibility of Altruism
by Thomas NagelJust as there are rational requirements on thought, there are rational requirements on action. This book defends a conception of ethics, and a related conception of human nature, according to which altruism is included among the basic rational requirements on desire and action.
The Possibility of America: How The Gospel Can Mend Our God-blessed, God-forsaken Land
by David DarkPublished in the years following 9/11, David Dark’s book The Gospel according to America warned American Christianity about the false worship that conflates love of country with love of God. It delved deeply into the political divide that had gripped the country and the cultural captivity into which so many American churches had fallen. <P><P> In our current political season, the problems Dark identified have blossomed. The assessment he brought to these problems and the creative resources for resisting them are now more important than ever. Into this new political landscape and expanding on the analysis of The Gospel according to America, Dark offers The Possibility of America: How the Gospel Can Mend Our God-Blessed, God-Forsaken Land. Dark expands his vision of a fractured yet redeemable American Christianity, bringing his signature mix of theological, cultural, and political analysis to white supremacy, evangelical surrender, and other problems of the Trump era.