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Ruth, Esther (The Story of God Bible Commentary)
by Marion Ann TaylorA new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike.Three easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story:LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand storyEXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical settingLIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and studentsPraise for SGBC:"Opens up the biblical story in ways that move us to act." - Darrell L. Bock"It makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh." - John Ortberg"This commentary breaks new ground." - Craig L. Blomberg
Ruth-Esther, Volume 9
by Dr Frederic W. Bush David Allen Hubbard Glenn W. Barker John D. Watts Ralph P. MartinThe Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. <P><P>Overview of Commentary Organization Introduction—covers issues pertaining to the whole book, including context, date, authorship, composition, interpretive issues, purpose, and theology.Each section of the commentary includes:Pericope Bibliography—a helpful resource containing the most important works that pertain to each particular pericope. Translation—the author’s own translation of the biblical text, reflecting the end result of exegesis and attending to Hebrew and Greek idiomatic usage of words, phrases, and tenses, yet in reasonably good English.Notes—the author’s notes to the translation that address any textual variants, grammatical forms, syntactical constructions, basic meanings of words, and problems of translation.Form/Structure/Setting—a discussion of redaction, genre, sources, and tradition as they concern the origin of the pericope, its canonical form, and its relation to the biblical and extra-biblical contexts in order to illuminate the structure and character of the pericope. <P>Rhetorical or compositional features important to understanding the passage are also introduced here.Comment—verse-by-verse interpretation of the text and dialogue with other interpreters, engaging with current opinion and scholarly research.Explanation—brings together all the results of the discussion in previous sections to expose the meaning and intention of the text at several levels: (1) within the context of the book itself; (2) its meaning in the OT or NT; (3) its place in the entire canon; (4) theological relevance to broader OT or NT issues.General Bibliography—occurring at the end of each volume, this extensive bibliography contains all sources used anywhere in the commentary.
Ruth, A Portrait: The Story of Ruth Bell Graham (Inspirational Ser.)
by Patricia Daniels CornwellRuth Bell Graham is known as the wife of evangelist Billy Graham. It was Ruth who influenced Billy, as his most trusted life-partner. InRuth, a Portrait,we meet this fascinating and remarkable woman. Brimming with anecdotes, this is a breathtaking journey, with stops at many of this century's epoch-making events. The childhood years of the future Mrs. Billy Graham were spent light-years away--in the China of the 1920s and 1930s. The daughter of medical missionaries, she and her family were caught in a crucible of unspeakable hardship; in addition to pestilence and plague, there was the unstable political and military turmoil surrounding the Nationalist government, the Communists, and the Japanese invaders. These hazardous realities shaped Ruth Bell and her family, a family inured to difficulties, but buoyed up by their deep belief in God's abiding will. Virtually raised by the Grahams, the author is a repository of Ruth Bell Graham's stories and has seen firsthand the spirit of this courageous woman. Patricia Cornwell not only gives readers a full, rounded, and intimate portrait of Ruth Bell Graham, but also insight into the life of the Graham family and particularly Billy Graham.
Ruth, Woman of Courage
by Paula ParrisAs in the Old Testament Book of Ruth, after losing her husband, Ruth, a foreigner, follows her widowed, mother-in-law, Naomi, to a distant place. Through Naomi's instructions, Ruth finds and marries Boaz, her kin's man, redeemer. The writer extends this narrative by writing about Ruth's and Boaz' son who becomes the progenitor of the Messiah. According to the author, "Ruth, the stranger from Moab, became one of the ancestors of Jesus, God's own Son. Because of her courage, love, and devotion, Ruth is still remembered. Ruth was courageous in many ways. She was ready to leave her home, her family, and her friends to move to a new land with Naomi. Unafraid, Ruth went to the fields to find food. Later Ruth followed Naomi's unusual instructions and went to the threshing floor at night. Putting behind her the idol worship of her own people, Ruth trusted the one true God. And God honored Ruth's love and obedience by blessing her in a very special way ..."
Ruthless
by Shelia M. GossShelia M. Goss brings readers a modern day retelling of David and Bathsheba. Bathsheba Richards has just discovered that she has a half-sister who needs her help. Sheba's long lost sister isn't too happy about their reunion, though, since she has a lot of problems of her own. Sheba's dealing with her husband's boss, who wants her all to himself. After succumbing to his advances, Sheba gets pregnant, and there's no question about who the daddy is, since her husband has been overseas for the past three months. David King is the CEO of one of the largest media conglomerates in the country. Few people know that David has a calling on his life, but he's been running from it. He thought having fame and fortune would fulfill the need. Only after Sheba gets pregnant does he realize the error of his ways. Praying for God's mercy, David tries to right a wrong. Whether he will succeed or fail remains to be seen. With a long lost half-sister and a husband who will surely feel betrayed, Sheba's life is filled with turmoil. Will David be her knight in shining armor as he professes to be, or is her nightmare just beginning?
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World
by John Mark ComerA compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favor of a slower, simpler way of life &“As someone all too familiar with &‘hurry sickness,&’ I desperately needed this book.&”—Scott Harrison, New York Times best-selling author of Thirst &“Who am I becoming?&” That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. Outwardly, he appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren&’t pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: &“Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.&” It wasn&’t the response he expected, but it was—and continues to be—the answer he needs. Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness, as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this book, you&’ll find a fascinating roadmap to staying emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world.
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world
by John Mark ComerA fresh, challenging and compassionate response to busyness, based on the way of life Jesus offered his disciples.Who are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: 'Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.' It wasn't the response he expected, but it continues to be the answer he needs.Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness as a root of much evil. Within this audiobook, you'll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.(P)2019 Penguin Random House Audio
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to stay emotionally healthy and spiritually alive in the chaos of the modern world
by John Mark ComerWho are you becoming? That was the question nagging pastor and author John Mark Comer. By outward metrics, everything appeared successful. But inwardly, things weren't pretty. So he turned to a trusted mentor for guidance and heard these words: 'Ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life. Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life.' It wasn't the response he expected, but it continues to be the answer he needs.Too often we treat the symptoms of toxicity in our modern world instead of trying to pinpoint the cause. A growing number of voices are pointing at hurry, or busyness as a root of much evil. Within the pages of this book, you'll find a compelling emotional and spiritual case against hurry and in favour of a slower, simpler way of life.
Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin's Path to God
by Brennan ManningIn his sequel to The Ragamuffin Gospel bestselling author Brennan Manning shows how true and radical trust in God can transform our lives
Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin's Path To God
by Brennan ManningThis book is written for new and old christians with an emphasis on trusting God. The book is filled with interesting stories which make the author's point.
Rx For Worry: A Thankful Heart
by Dr. James P. GillsDo not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear...Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? -Matthew 6:25, 27. Jesus gives us a clear command about worry: Don't do it. Yet worry is a highly contagious disease in many lives. It can seem unstoppable. But there is a cure: being thankful. Many people think of worry as worrying about the future, and thankfulness as being thankful for the past. This book joins the two together. Help against worry is found in being thankful for our present relationship with God and being thankful that He is in control of the future.
S.C.O.R.E. for Life: The Secret Formula for Thinking Like a Champion
by Jim FanninHave you ever choked during a performance?Have you ever been told how much talent you have, yet you're not reaching it?Are you self-conscious or doubtful during performances?Does your level of concentration fluctuate wildly?Do you feel overwhelmed at times?We all dream of overcoming our challenges. We dream of the perfect job, achieving new wealth, of living the life we choose in harmony with the people we love. For many of us, the dream stops there. We wonder what leads some extraordinary people to confront and exceed their goals and compete at the highest level, while others run in place, distracted by fears and a sense of intimidation. We seek the insights that will liberate us from anxiety and self-doubt. In this book, Jim Fannin shares a collection of ideas and daily exercises that transform everyday performers into true champions.Using the secrets of Fannin's time-tested S.C.O.R.E. System (Self-Discipline, Concentration, Optimism, Relaxation, and Enjoyment), S.C.O.R.E. for Life shows you how to balance and apply these five principles in every arena of life. The result: more moments, days, and years performing and thinking in the state of flow we call the "Zone," and more of the results and success that matter. Every chapter includes reader-friendly tests and exercises, like the "90-Second Rule" (a lesson in discipline) and "The Palm Tree Versus the Oak Tree" (a lesson in adaptability).For more than thirty years, Jim Fannin has coached hundreds of top-performing athletes and business leaders, who testify to what the S.C.O.R.E. System can do. It is a tried and proven blueprint for realizing our extraordinary human potential and overcoming the fears and worries that hold us back. With commitment and consistent use of this success formula, you will blaze new paths to personal and professional achievement.
S for Sufi: A Beginner's Guide to Sufi Spirituality
by Hasnain Waris"S for Sufi explores the beautiful way of achieving our truenature and guides true seekers towards transformation." – Azim Jamal, co-author of The Power of GivingFor many, Sufism remains an exotic and little-understood subject.S for Sufi has been specifically written to lift the veil off from Sufism by providing an introductory yet comprehensive overture on the subject. Replete with popular Sufi stories, proverbs, and anecdotes, the book decodes the wisdom hidden in the literature, philosophies, doctrines, and practices of Sufism.By drawing upon the works of some of the most prominent Sufi masters, including Rumi, Ghazali, and Hallaj, the author offers compelling and fresh insights into key themes of Sufism. He breaks down all the proponents of this mystical tradition in a way that is at once inspiring, stimulating, and digestible.This book is ideal for all those who are seeking to understand the universal truths about life and higher consciousness. It also offers profound learnings on how to unlock one&’s spiritual potential and break from the narrow confines of the material world.On the whole, S for Sufi is an accessible and authoritative compendium that invites you into the Sufi way of life.
S.H.A.P.E.: Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose for Life (Invert Ser.)
by Erik ReesRick Warren’s bestselling book The Purpose Driven® Life describes God’s five purposes for every Christian. Now Erik Rees helps you discover God’s unique purpose for your life based on the way God has shaped you. He made you marvelously unique for a reason. Tap into that reason and into the secrets of your own deeply personal makeup—the remarkable ensemble of passions, talents, experiences, temperament, and spiritual gifts that work together to make you who you are—and you’ll discover the path to a life of unimagined purpose, impact, and fulfillment. In this eye-opening, empowering, and liberating book, Rees shows you how to uncover God’s most powerful and effective means of advancing his kingdom on earth: your own irreplaceable, richly detailed personal design. Based on the purpose of ministry outlined in The Purpose Driven Life, this inspiring guidebook gives you the tools to: Unlock your God-given potential Uncover your specific Kingdom Purpose Unfold a kingdom plan for your life Filled with Scripture and real-life stories, S.H.A.P.E. presents a series of challenges that will guide you through the process of discovering your personal blend of Spiritual Gifts: A set of special abilities that God has given you to share his love and serve others. Heart: The special passions God has given you so that you can glorify him on earth. Abilities: The set of talents God gave you when you were born, which he also wants you to use to make an impact for him. Personality: The special way God wired you to navigate life and fulfill your unique Kingdom Purpose. Experiences: Those parts of your past, both positive and painful, which God intends to use in great ways. It’s all here: insights that can change the way you look at yourself and how you live your life and practical guidance for applying them. Discover how to apply your amazing array of personal attributes in ways that bring confidence, freedom, clarity, and significance that can only come from your Creator.
S. H. A. P. E.: Finding and Fulfilling Your Unique Purpose for Life
by Erik ReesRick Warren's bestselling book, The Purpose Driven® Life, described God's five purposes for every Christian. Now Erik Rees helps you discover God's unique purpose for your life based on the way God has shaped you. He made you marvelously unique for a reason. Tap into that reason and into the secrets of your own deeply personal makeup-the remarkable ensemble of passions, talents, experiences, temperament, and other components that work together to make you who you are-and you'll discover the path to a life of unimagined purpose, impact, and fulfillment. In this eye-opening, empowering, and liberating book, Rees shows you how to uncover God's most powerful and effective means of advancing his kingdom on earth: your own irreplaceable, richly detailed personal design. Based on the purpose of ministry outlined in The Purpose Driven Life, this inspiring guidebook gives you the tools to: -Unlock your God-given potential -Uncover your specific kingdom purpose -Unfold a kingdom plan for your life Filled with Scripture and real-life stories, S. H. A. P. E. presents a series of challenges that will guide you through the process of discovering your S. H. A. P. E. -your personal blend of Spiritual Gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. You'll learn how to apply these attributes in ways that bring confidence, freedom, clarity, and significance that can only come from your Creator. Also available: unabridged audio CD.
S Is for Snowman: God's Wintertime Alphabet
by Kathy-Jo Wargin“White snowy Angels with wide sweeping wings — Let’s find the wonders that God’s winter brings.” Children explore the delights of winter from A to Z in this charming book that celebrates the season’s blessings: from the sparkle of lights to the warmth of a quilt and the scent of fresh-baked cookies. As children review the alphabet, they discover the joy and beauty of wintertime, whether revealed in the bustle of the holidays or the quiet of a snowy walk. S is for Snowman is the latest installment in Ms. Wargin’s alphabet-centered picture book series that includes K is for Kite, F is for Fireflies, and P is for Pumpkin.
S. N. Goenka: Emissary of Insight (Lives of the Masters #5)
by Daniel Stuart S. N. GoenkaIn a life that saw him evolve from a staunchly religious Hindu to an ecumenical master of Buddhist insight meditation, Satyanārāyaṇ (S. N.) Goenka (1924–2013) emerged as a leader in the spread of lay mindfulness and insight meditation practice on a global scale. A second-generation Burmese of Indian origin, Goenka was a successful businessman before turning to Buddhist meditation for help with crippling migraines. Becoming first a close student and then assistant teacher under the innovative Burmese lay Buddhist teacher U Ba Khin, Goenka eventually felt the pull of karmic destiny to teach meditation in India and thereby repay the ancient debt that Burmese Buddhists owed to the original Indian Buddhist tradition. In the 1970s, as he became an integral part of the Indian Buddhist spiritual landscape, thousands of young people from the United States and Europe flocked to India to explore its spiritual possibilities. Out of this remarkable convergence was launched a global network of practitioners and meditation centers that would become Goenka&’s legacy.Drawing heavily on Goenka&’s own autobiographical writings and Dharma talks, Daniel Stuart draws the first comprehensive portrait of the master&’s life and demonstrates that Goenka&’s influences, teaching, and legacy are much more complex than has been commonly thought. Stuart incorporates a wide range of primary documents and newly translated material in Hindi and Burmese to offer readers an in-depth exploration of Goenka&’s teachings and his practice lineage in Burma. Stuart further details the trials and tribulations Goenka faced in building a movement in India in the 1970s, developing a global network of meditation centers, and negotiating a range of relationships with students and religious leaders worldwide. This fascinating addition to the Lives of the Masters series reflects on Goenka&’s role in the revival of Buddhism in postcolonial India and his emergence as one of the most influential meditation masters of the twentieth century.
Sa splendeur pour nos cendres
by Gabriel AgboL'une des vertus qui ont toujours encouragé et encouragera toujours les croyants à s'accrocher à Dieu, même dans les moments de plus grand désespoir et de désarroi, et Sa capacité à changer les circonstances les plus difficiles en de merveilleux témoignages. J'appelle ceci la transmutation divine! Oui, vous pouvez l'appeler comme vous le souhaitez. Mais je pense que vous voyez où je veux en venir. Vous avez peut-être fait tout ce qui était en votre pouvoir pour vous sortir de cette situation et cela ne vous a mené à rien. On dirait au contraire que vos efforts ne vous ont amené que peine, chagrin, regrets, douleur, honte et des larmes. Dans de tels moments, nous sommes tentés de douter de l’amour de Dieu. Mais ne doutez pas. Lisez d’abord ce livre. Dieu est toujours le Dieu qui transforme les cendres en splendeur.
Saalok - Devtao Ka Sabse Bada Dar: सालोक: देवताओं का सबसे बड़ा डर
by Saket Kumarसालोक-एक ऐसा अस्त्र जिसका रहस्य ब्रहमा, विष्णु तथा महादेव ने लाखों वर्षो से अपने अंदर छिपा कर रखा था किंतु ये राज अब कलियुग जान चुका है और इससे पहले की इन्द्र तथा बाकि देवताओं को ये बात पता चले उससे पहले ही विष्णु और महादेव को बचाना होगा 'सालोक' को कलियुग से। क्योंकि 'सालोक' मिलने का अर्थ है देवताओ का अंत और अगर देवताओ को ये बात पता चली तो वो खुद को बचाने के लिये पृथ्वी का सर्वनाश कर देंगे। पृथ्वी का सर्वनाश!! यानि इंसानो को सर्वनाश! किंतु जिस इंसानो से विष्णु तथा महादेव इतना प्रेम करते है वो भला ऐसा कैसे होने देंगे। विष्णु के सामने एक कठिन चुनौती है ना वो देवताओ को मरने दे सकते है और ना ही इंसानो का साथ छोड़ सकते है और साथ ही उन्हे खत्म करना है कलियुग को भी। और आज महादेव के सुझाव से लेने जा रहे है वो अपना दसंवा अवतार किंतु ऐसा करते ही वो कलियुग तथा ब्रहमा के बीच हुये समझौते को तोड़ देगें और जिसका अर्थ है इंसानो की मौत। कैसे तोड़ेगें इस चक्रव्युह को विष्णु? और कैसे जन्म लेगा उनका दसंवा अवतार? कैसे आयी पृथ्वी पर सालोक? कौन सी शक्तियां है सालोक में जिसने त्रिदेवों को भी चिंता मे डाल दिया है और कैसे पता चला कलियुग को सालोक के बारे मे? सालोक के इस पुस्तक में परत दर परत खुलते इन सभी रहस्यो के साथ ही जिक्र है किवदंती बन चुके उन देवों का तथा उन शापित इंसानो का जो हजारों सालो से छुप कर रह रहें है किंतु अब उन्हे भी बाहर आना ही होगा। और वे आयेंगे विष्णु के दसंवे अवतार के आवाहन पर। क्योंकि विष्णु भी ये समझ चुके है की उनके सभी अवतार ने अपने अपने युगो मे पैदा हुये दुष्टों को खात्मा किया है किंतु इस बार उनका सामना हुआ है खुद एक युग से कलियुग से।
Sabbatai Ṣevi: The Mystical Messiah, 1626-1676
by R. J. Werblowsky Yaacob Dweck Gershom ScholemGershom Scholem stands out among modern thinkers for the richness and power of his historical imagination. A work widely esteemed as his magnum opus, Sabbatai Ṣevi offers a vividly detailed account of the only messianic movement ever to engulf the entire Jewish world. Sabbatai Ṣevi was an obscure kabbalist rabbi of seventeenth-century Turkey who aroused a fervent following that spread over the Jewish world after he declared himself to be the Messiah. The movement suffered a severe blow when Ṣevi was forced to convert to Islam, but a clandestine sect survived. A monumental and revisionary work of Jewish historiography, Sabbatai Ṣevi details Ṣevi's rise to prominence and stands out for its combination of philological and empirical authority and passion. This edition contains a new introduction by Yaacob Dweck that explains the scholarly importance of Scholem's work to a new generation of readers.
Sabbath
by Dan AllenderWhat would you do for twenty-four hours if the only criteria were to pursue your deepest joy?Dan Allender's lyrical book about the Sabbath expels the myriad myths about this "day of rest," starting with the one that paints the Sabbath as a day of forced quiet, spiritual exercises, and religious devotion and attendance. This, he says, is at odds with the ancient tradition of Sabbath as a day of delight for both body and soul. Instead, the only way we can make use of the Sabbath is to see God's original intent for the day with new eyes. InSabbath, Allender builds a case for delight by looking at this day as a festival that celebrates God's re-creative, redemptive love using four components:Sensual glory and beautyRitualCommunal feastingPlayfulnessNow you can experience the delight of the Sabbath as you never have before--a day in which you receive and extend reconciliation, peace, abundance, and joy.The Ancient PracticesThere is a hunger in every human heart for connection, primitive and raw, to God. To satisfy it, many are beginning to explore traditional spiritual disciplines used for centuries . . . everything from fixed-hour prayer to fasting to sincere observance of the Sabbath. Compelling and readable, the Ancient Practices series is for every spiritual sojourner, for every Christian seeker who wants more.
The Sabbath
by Abraham Joshua HeschelElegant, passionate, and filled with the love of God's creation, Abraham Joshua Heschel's "The Sabbath" has been hailed as a classic of Jewish spirituality ever since its original publication and has been read by thousands of people seeking meaning in modern life. In this brief yet profound meditation on the meaning of the Seventh Day, Heschel introduced the idea of an "architecture of holiness" that appears not in space but in time. Judaism, he argues, is a religion of time: it finds meaning not in space and the material things that fill it but in time and the eternity that imbues it, so that "the Sabbaths are our great cathedrals."
Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight in Our Busy Lives
by Wayne MullerIn today's world, with its relentless emphasis on success and productivity, we have lost the necessary rhythm of life, the balance between work and rest. Constantly striving, we feel exhausted and deprived in the midst of great abundance. We long for time with friends and family, we long for a moment to ourselves. Millennia ago, the tradition of Sabbath created an oasis of sacred time within a life of unceasing labor. Now, in a book that can heal our harried lives, Wayne Muller, author of the spiritual classic How, Then, Shall We Live?, shows us how to create a special time of rest, delight, and renewal--a refuge for our souls. We need not even schedule an entire day each week. Sabbath time can be a Sabbath afternoon, a Sabbath hour, a Sabbath walk. With wonderful stories, poems, and suggestions for practice, Muller teaches us how we can use this time of sacred rest to refresh our bodies and minds, restore our creativity, and regain our birthright of inner happiness.
The Sabbath: Entering God’s Rest
by Barry Steffi RubinShares the meaning of the Sabbath for all people of God--Jews and Chrisitans.