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Preparing for Jesus: Meditations On The Coming Of Christ, Advent, Christmas, And The Kingdom
by Walter Wangerin Jr.In Preparing for Jesus, best-selling author and master storyteller Walter Wangerin Jr. recreates verbal images of the events surrounding the Advent of Christ, offering a devotional journey into the heart of the Christmas season. Through rich detail and vivid images, these moving meditations make Christ's birth both intimate and immediate, allowing us to see Christmas from its original happening to its perennial recurrence in our hearts. Preparing for Jesus is sure to be a seasonal classic, treasured year after year.
Preparing for Marriage: A Guide for Christian Couples
by Donald J. LutherAn effective resource for pastors and counselors to use in premarital counseling. This practical workbook helps engaged couples explore their expectations, potentially troublesome issues, and the meaning and challenges of marriage. Only one book per couple is needed.
Preparing for Tantra: Creating the Psychological Ground for Practice
by Rob PreeceThe preliminary practices of Tantra aren't a hurdle to be gotten through in order to get somewhere else; they're an extraordinarily rich collection of practices which have much to offer as a means of cultivating and maturing the practitioner's psychological ground. They can enable experiences to unfold, and they can clear the way when there seem to be problems or hindrances practitioners are struggling with. In Preparing for Tantra, Preece draws on his experience as a Tantric Buddhist practitioner, meditation teacher, and psychotherapist to explain how to make the preliminary practices psychologically meaningful and spiritually transformative. He examines each of the practices with an eye to revealing how they may be used to heal and transform psychological trauma and offers practical suggestions for integrating them into daily life--as well as ensuring that practitioners are prepared psychologically, emotionally, and energetically to start out safely on the tantric path. Preparing for Tantra is an accessible guidebook for engaging in ngondro, the preliminary practices that are done before engaging in a long tantric retreat. These practices are also powerful tools for purifying negativities and alleviating guilt, healing difficult experiences, and enriching our minds with goodness so that we will be able to progress in our Dharma practice and gain realizations of the path.
Preparing for War: The Extremist History Of White Christian Nationalism--and What Comes Next
by Bradley OnishiWatching the eerie footage of the January 6 insurrection, Bradley Onishi wondered: if i hadn't left evangelicalism, would i have been there? The riot at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, was not a blip or an aberration. It was the logical outcome of years of a subculture's preparation for war. In Preparing for War, religion scholar and former insider Bradley Onishi maps the origins of White Christian nationalism and traces its offshoots. Combining his own experiences in the youth groups and prayer meetings of Orange County, California, in the 1990s with an immersive look at the steady blending of White grievance politics with evangelicalism, Onishi crafts an engrossing account of the years-long campaign of White Christian nationalism that led to January 6. How did the rise of what Onishi calls the New Religious Right, between 1960 and 2015, give birth to violent White Christian nationalism during the Trump presidency and beyond? What propelled some of the most conservative religious communities in the country--communities of which Onishi was once a part--to ignite a cold civil war? Through chapters on White supremacy and segregationist theologies, conspiracy theories, the Christian-school movement, purity culture, the right-wing media ecosystem, and the migration of many White Christians to Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming in what is known as the American Redoubt, Onishi pulls back the curtain on a subculture that birthed a movement and that has taken a dangerous turn. Learning the troubling history of the New Religious Right and the longings and logic of White Christian nationalism is deeply alarming. It is also critical for preserving the shape of our democracy for years to come. DR. BRADLEY ONISHI is a scholar of religion and cohost of the Straight White American Jesus podcast. His writing has been published in the New York Times, LA Review of Books, and Religion & Politics, among other outlets. He holds degrees from Azusa Pacific University, Oxford University, and L'institut catholique de Paris, and he received his PhD from the University of California at Santa Barbara. A TEDx speaker and the author, editor, or translator of four previous books, Onishi teaches at the University of San Francisco and lives in the Bay Area with his wife and daughter.
Preparing Him for the Other Woman: A Mother's Guide to Raising Her Son to Love a Wife and Lead a Family
by Sheri Rose ShepherdRaise Him Right Women are complicated. Men spend years in marriage trying to figure out how to love and understand their wives, only to wind up frustrated and ready to give up. Who better to help a man begin to understand a woman than his mother? While you hope and pray for your son's future marriage, the time for your powerful influence is now! Don't wait for the world to change its morality; letPreparing Him for the Other Womanshow you how to shape your son's character and teach him how to interpret the heart of a woman. Find ways to make your home a place of refuge, growth, and peace as you guide him toward becoming the kind of man who looks to God for guidance in loving his wife well. What Kind of Husband Will Your Son Grow Up to Be? His is a generation of boys who have better relationships with their Game Boxes, i-Pods, televisions, and computers than they do with their families. His understanding of marriage is that it has little hope for success, witnessing a fifty percent divorce rate both inside and outside of the church. His world is one where pornography is no longer a hidden shame, but encouraged as entertainment. Canyou raise your son to one day love, lead, and protect a wife and family in a world like this? The answer is yes. The heartbeat of this book is to give you the tools to help your son become a tender warrior who will one day fight for his family, a godly husband who will faithfully love his wife, and a leader who will be a man of his word. The time is nowto take your love, tears, prayers, and influence and pour them into his future. Even if our world does not change its moral fiber,youcan influence your son and bring hope to the next generation. It's an opportunity of a lifetime-yours. "Not only is this an amazing concept, but it meets an urgent need for every mother of boys. " Lisa Bevere Speaker and author ofFight Like a GirlandKissed the Girls and Made Them Cry "I have three sons, two stepsons, two son-in-laws, and nine grandsons! Any help I can glean to give me more wisdom is welcome. I would have welcomed more help like this when I was a young mother raising my young men for 'the other woman. '" LeeAnn Rawlins Coauthor,To Love Again Story Behind the Book When the manager of a large Christian bookstore told Sheri Rose Shepherd that readers of the popular His Princess TM series were futilely looking for material about raising their sons to be godly future husbands, she knew she could help. "Think about how much farther all men would be in their marriages if their moms had trained them how to one day love and understand their wives," says Sheri Rose . "We can take all the mistakes we've made in our lives and use them to teach our sons the right way to live. And we can use our most powerful weapon of all-our prayers-to fight for them. " From the Hardcover edition.
Preparing to Die: Practical Advice and Spiritual Wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition
by Andrew HolecekWe all face death, but how many of us are actually ready for it? Whether our own death or that of a loved one comes first, how prepared are we, spiritually or practically? In Preparing to Die, Andrew Holecek presents a wide array of resources to help the reader address this unfinished business. Part One shows how to prepare one's mind and how to help others, before, during, and after death. The author explains how spiritual preparation for death can completely transform our relationship to the end of life, dissolving our fear and helping us to feel open and receptive to letting go in the dying process. Daily meditation practices, the stages of dying and how to work with them, and after-death experiences are all detailed in ways that will be particularly helpful for those with an interest in Tibetan Buddhism and in Tibetan approaches to conscious dying. Part Two addresses the practical issues that surround death. Experts in grief, hospice, the funeral business, and the medical and legal issues of death contribute chapters to prepare the reader for every practical concern, including advance directives, green funerals, the signs of death, warnings about the funeral industry, the stages of grief, and practical care for the dying. Part Three contains heart-advice from twenty of the best-known Tibetan Buddhist masters now teaching in the West. These brief interviews provide words of solace and wisdom to guide the dying and their caregivers during this challenging time. Preparing to Die is for anyone interested in learning how to prepare for death from a Buddhist perspective, both spiritually and practically. It is also for those who want to learn how to help someone else who is dying, both during the time of illness and death as well as after death.
Preparing to Meet Jesus: A 21-Day Challenge to Move from Salvation to Transformation
by Anne Graham Lotz Rachel-Ruth Lotz WrightExperience the joy of knowing you are prepared for your first look into the eyes of Jesus. One day, every believer will experience the wonder of coming face-to-face with Jesus. Can you imagine how thrilling that encounter will be? This unique devotional from Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth leads you on a transformational journey so that you can live fully prepared for the awesome moment of the &“first look.&” Drawing on the biblical story in which Abraham seeks a woman of character to marry his son Isaac, Preparing to Meet Jesus explores the characteristics God the Father looks for in a bride for His Son, Jesus. Each of these 21 daily reflections, challenges, and prayers reveals how you can pursue a life fully devoted to the One who loves you and gave Himself for you. Preparing ourselves for Jesus&’s imminent return is the greatest privilege and responsibility of our lives. Jesus is coming! Are you ready?
Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman's Battle: Creative Conversations about Sexual and Emotional Integrity (The Every Man Series)
by Stephen Arterburn Shannon EthridgeWhere Will Your Daughter Turn for Answers About Sex? Long before we may realize it, our daughters are bombarded with messages about sex-from friends, advertisers, media icons, and more. All of this input-along with the whirlwind of emotions that accompany puberty-can leave them confused, filled with unasked questions about boys, dating, sex, and their own value. While you may believe that your preteen or early adolescent is too young for "the talk," now is the perfect time for creative conversations about sexuality. By introducing key principles and truths during these teachable years, you can lay a foundation that will help your daughter withstand the inevitable pressures young women face. And you'll create a lasting bond, establishing yourself as a trustworthy authority who is willing to help her address the sensitive issues in her life.Recognizing how awkward it can be to confront the topic of sex, author Shannon Ethridge guides you and your daughter through enjoyable yet memorable discussions about sexuality, purity, and dating-leading to a deeper understanding of and appreciation for God's standards. Preparing Your Daughter for Every Woman's Battle provides creative tools that will give you the courage and confidence to talk openly and honestly with your daughter-and instill values that will lead her to a lifetime of sexual and emotional integrity.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Preparing Your Heart for Marriage: Devotions for Engaged Couples
by Gary ThomasThe wedding is planned, but are you spiritually prepared for your wedding day? Trusted relationship author Gary Thomas coaches engaged couples on how to grow closer to the Lord in the days leading up to the wedding as a means of preparing them for all the days after the wedding.Engagement is bursting with promise, hope, joy, and anticipation of all kinds. It can also be one of the busiest times your life. For some, planning a wedding, with all the decisions involved, can feel less like the exciting onset of marriage and more like a tedious to-do list. Amidst the busyness, this devotional is designed to encourage and guide you through the spiritual priorities and challenges that lie ahead in order to grow a joy-filled marriage filled with love, grace, and God's blessing.In addition to helping you celebrate the joys of marriage and become radically connected as you create an even deeper passionate relationship, this lovely book also provides encouraging entries that will help you deal with common issues such as:Building physical and emotional intimacyRepairing trustCelebrating differencesBeing a team playerManaging financesWith a special section on the marriage vows and thoughtful meditations for the bride and groom, Preparing Your Heart for Marriage will help you grow in your relationship as a couple on your journey from &“me&” to &“we.&”
Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle: Honest Conversations About Sexual Integrity (The Every Man Series)
by Stephen ArterburnFinally, a resource that guides you through the toughest--and most important--conversations you'll ever have with your son. Ideal for all parents of boys: fathers, mothers, single moms.It's never been easy for a father or mother to talk to a son about sex. For Christian parents, it's always been a challenge to know exactly how to teach God's standards of purity and integrity.But today, the stakes are higher than they've ever been. So it's vital that fathers and mothers prepare their sons to withstand the sexual onslaught of their culture through movies, television, music, and the internet. But what should you say? And when and how should you say it?Now there's help you can trust: Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle. The authors behind the best-selling "Every Man" series have put together all the resources and guidance you need to experience frank, thorough, and natural conversations with your son about sexual integrity. They offer an effective new communication process that ensures a deep, abiding relationship between you and your son as he moves into his teen years and beyond.Equip your young man with the biblical information and spiritual insights he needs to stand strong, overcome temptation, and experience the blessings of godly obedience...for the rest of his life.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle: Honest Conversations About Sexual Integrity
by Stephen Arterburn Fred Stoeker Mike YorkeyFinally, a resource that guides you through the toughest--and most important--conversations you'll ever have with your son. Ideal for all parents of boys: fathers, mothers, single moms. It's never been easy for a father or mother to talk to a son about sex. For Christian parents, it's always been a challenge to know exactly how to teach God's standards of purity and integrity. But today, the stakes are higher than they've ever been. So it's vital that fathers and mothers prepare their sons to withstand the sexual onslaught of their culture through movies, television, music, and the internet. But what should you say? And when and how should you say it? Now there's help you can trust:Preparing Your Son for Every Man's Battle. The authors behind the best-selling "Every Man" series have put together all the resources and guidance you need to experience frank, thorough, and natural conversations with your son about sexual integrity. They offer an effective new communication process that ensures a deep, abiding relationship between you and your son as he moves into his teen years and beyond. Equip your young man with the biblical information and spiritual insights he needs to stand strong, overcome temptation, and experience the blessings of godly obediencehellip;for the rest of his life.
Prepositions and Theology in the Greek New Testament: An Essential Reference Resource for Exegesis
by Murray HarrisPrepositions are important in the exegesis of the Greek New Testament, but they are at the same time very slippery words because they can have so many nuances. While Prepositions and Theology in the Greek New Testament rejects the idea of a “theology of the prepositions,” it is a study of the numerous places in the Greek New Testament where prepositions contribute to the theological meaning of the text.Offered in the hope that it might encourage close study of the Greek text of the New Testament, its many features include the following:Coverage of all 17 “proper” and 42 “improper” prepositionsExplores both literary and broader theological contextsGreek font—not transliteration—used throughoutComprehensive indexes to hundreds of verses, subjects, and Greek wordsDiscussion of key repeated phrases that use a particular preposition
Près de la crête (Montagnard millionnaire #1)
by Lexy TimmsGravis la montagne pour voir le monde, et non pas pour que le monde te voit. Finalement, j’ai appris à être fort. Seul. Lincoln est un ancien marine qui se terre dans les montagnes de l’Oregon, poussé par son envie de vivre loin des gens. Heureux en solo, il préfère la paix et la tranquillité. Cependant, les démons de son passé le hantent toujours… Au cours d’une escapade, il croise le chemin de Pearl — une jeune femme en pleine randonnée en solitaire —, gravement blessée, qui a désespérément besoin de son aide. Sa blessure, ainsi qu’une tempête de neige, la contraint à se réfugier avec lui dans son chalet minuscule. La passion grimpe en flèche entre les deux, mais il ne lui révèle jamais sa véritable identité et la raison de son isolement. Est-ce que Lincoln arrivera à contrôler son désir ? Laissera-t-il les fantômes de son passé le rattraper ? Série Montagnard millionnaire Près de la crête Percer la falaise Parcourir la montagne
El Presagio: El misterio ancestral que guarda el secreto del futuro del mundo
by Jonathan CahnAntes de perecer como nación, en el antiguo Israel se llevaron a cabo una serie de presagios y señales advirtiendo sobre la destrucción que se avecinaba. Estos nueve presagios se están manifestando en los Estados Unidos con profundas ramificaciones en su futuro, en las profecías de los últimos tiempos y sus implicaciones para el resto del mundo. Escondidos en un antiguo versículo bíblico del libro de Isaías, los misterios que se revelan en El presagio son tan precisos que predicen recientes acontecimientos en los EE.UU., al punto de dar fechas exactas. El misterio de 3,000 años de edad manifestó la fecha exacta de la caída del mercado de valores en el 2008... la antigua profecía que se proclamó desde el Senado de los EE.UU. y luego se hizo realidad... y más. Estas revelaciones son tan específicas que hasta a los más escépticos se les hará difícil dejar de leerlo. Aunque suena como una conspiración de una película de suspenso de Hollywood, es real. Escrito con un fascinante estilo narrativo, El presagio comienza con la aparición de un hombre agobiado por una serie de mensajes que recibe en forma de nueve sellos. Cada sello revela un misterio profético relacionado con el futuro, el cual lo llevará en un asombroso viaje que le cambiará para siempre la manera de ver el mundo.
El presagio 2: El retorno
by Jonathan CahnEl Presagio, causó un revuelo mundial; El presagio II va aún más lejos y revela lo que no se había podido exponer hasta ahora... Descubre las señales y las manifestaciones que han aparecido en Estados Unidos de América y el mundo hasta este preciso instante, y lo que revelan sobre el futuro. Devela los misterios de la puerta, el Libro de los días, la imagen, el árbol del juicio, los hijos de las ruinas, los temblores, la plaga, el barco misterioso, el Balcón Oeste, el día del atalaya y mucho más. Además, da a conocer la clave de todo ello, la esperanza y la respuesta. Cuando leas esta obra, nunca más volverás a ver al mundo de la misma manera. Prepárate para lo que viene... te impresionará profundamente.
Presbyterian Beliefs: A Brief Introduction
by Donald K. McKimThis book is a clear introduction to the major beliefs of Presbyterians. Donald McKim describes in easy-to-understand language what Presbyterians believe about key Reformed theological topics. <P><P>The revised edition has been updated to include recent changes in the new Form of Government and the Confession of Belhar, among others. Ideal for personal and group study in churches, Presbyterian Beliefs includes ten unique case studies and questions for considering how to apply Presbyterian beliefs to church and daily life.
The Presbyterian Deacon
by Earl S. JohnsonIn this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. , explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A. ) and its office as a ministry of sympathy, witness, and service. Himself a Presbyterian deacon, Johnson examines the office as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. Biblical texts are explored, historical information regarding the inclusion of women is provided, and innovative ways to incorporate the office into the larger ministry of the church are suggested.
The Presbyterian Experience in the United States
by Edited by William YooThis book introduces readers to the Presbyterian movement in the United States as told by those who lived through and contributed to its history. William Yoo has drawn together essential documents from the colonial period to the present that illustrate and illumine U.S. Presbyterianism across diversities of race, ethnicity, geography, gender, age, and theological position. Readers will follow the church's journey from modest origins as a Scots-Irish immigrant church to prominence on the national stage, from early revivals and tent meetings to large-scale theological debates, from defense of slavery and racial intolerance to the pursuit of social justice and racial reconciliation, and from retreat into theologically narrow enclaves to active engagement with national and international politics and culture. Yoo weaves together a coherent and compelling narrative using the voices of those who sought a faithfully Presbyterian witness to the gospel. Arranged both chronologically and thematically with historical maps and photos, this book provides a lively and accessible vista into the making and shaping of Presbyterianism in the United States.
Presbyterian Faith That Lives Today
by Donald K. MckimIn this insightful book, Donald K. McKim explores the basic tenets of Presbyterian theology and doctrine, from their beginnings to their meaning for the church today. Throughout McKim emphasizes the how Presbyterian history can inform current and future challenges. Without prescribing solutions to contemporary challenges, McKim's six brief chapters provide the foundation for broadening and strengthening a Presbyterian faith the lives today. Each chapter ends with suggestions for further study.
The Presbyterian Handbook
by Geneva PressFollowing Jesus is hard enough without doing the faith journey all alone. Everyone needs a companion, and The Presbyterian Handbook is just such a resource. Prepared in the whimsical yet informative style of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival HandbooksTM, The Presbyterian Handbook is a requisite resource that presents essential facts and noteworthy tidbits about being Presbyterian. Written with a reverence for the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition, it provides historical and theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-filled facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. The book includes a wonderful combination of vast truths, complex details, and bits of humor about Presbyterian understanding of the Christian life. This incredibly handy--and often--humorous resource is perfect for Presbyterian youths, adults, students, families, and all those interested in learning about much of what encompasses life in the church.
The Presbyterian Handbook Revised Edition
by Cool CalvinThe Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition provides historical and up to date theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-filled facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. Complete with illustrations, the book presents a wonderful combination of vast truths, complex details, and bits of humor about Presbyterian understanding of the Christian life. This unique and incredibly handy resource is perfect for Presbyterian youth, adults, students, families, and all those interested in learning about much of what encompasses life in the church.
Presbyterian Polity for Church Leaders
by Joan S. Gray Joyce C. TuckerThis detailed, comprehensive interpretation of the Presbyterian Book of Order is the most complete resource of its kind. Joan S. Gray and Joyce C. Tucker have revised this best-selling book to include the new standards from the new Form of Government in the Book of Order. It explains the system of Presbyterian government, from sessions to presbyteries to synods to the General Assembly itself.
Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers: Exploring Christian Faith
by Donald K. McKimPresbyterians often have questions about Presbyterian theology and beliefs that are basic to Christian faith itself. Featuring a unique question-and-answer format, Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers is an accessible and concise treatment that provides a sampling of these questions on important topics and brief but complete answers from a distinguished Presbyterian theologian. <P><P>Fully updated for the changes to the Presbyterian new Form of Government, this revised edition also includes updated entries and six new questions and answers. Arranged according to doctrinal topics, the book is ideal for individual and group study, church officer training, new member and confirmation classes, and all those who are interested in Presbyterian theology.
Presbyterian Questions, Presbyterian Answers: Exploring Christian Faith
by Donald K. MckimQuestions include: What is the purpose of the Bible? Why are Presbyterians associated with predestination? What is the purpose of life? Arranged according to doctrinal topics, the book is ideal for individual and group study, church officer training, new member and confirmation classes, and all those who are interested in Presbyterian theology.
The Presbyterian Ruling Elder
by Paul S. WrightThis accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term "ruling elder" and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book goes on to explore the relationship of ruling elders to other elders, the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships to pastors and to the whole church. Fully revised based on the new Form of Government of the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A. ), this book is invaluable for new ruling elders preparing for their role.