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Show Me Your Way: The Complete Guide to Exploring Interfaith Spiritual Direction
by Howard A. Addison<p>This fascinating introduction to an ancient spiritual practice is for all of us who are searching for fresh spiritual insight. People of all faiths—and even those with no particular religious involvement—are discovering spiritual direction. <p>Traditionally identified with Christianity, but also resembling the relationship between teacher and student in Buddhism, sheikh and disciple in Islam, and rebbe and Hasid in Judaism, spiritual direction is a distinct kind of relationship for enhancing spiritual growth. And its renewed popularity has led to a now uniquely accessible modern phenomenon: interfaith spiritual direction. <p>Howard Addison presents personal accounts from the lives of people representing a broad spectrum of religious and spiritual traditions to show how we can find guidance and inspiration from people of other faiths—without ever leaving our own. This one-of-a-kind guide explores: <p> <li>Where to find spiritual guidance within your own faith community or beyond it. <li>How spiritual direction can help you, even if you come from no formal religious background. <li>Why and when it may be appropriate to seek a spiritual guide from a faith other than your own. <li>What interfaith spiritual direction means for the future of religion and spirituality in our world.</li> </p>
Show Them Jesus: Teaching the Gospel to Kids
by Jack KlumpenhowerMillions of church kids are growing up and deciding to leave the church. They listened attentively in Sunday school, made friends, and seemed committed. But one day, they quit. What happened? The Bible says we love God because he first loved us. So if we are not primarily teaching our kids about God's love for us in Christ, we may miss our opportunity to capture their hearts. But what does it look like to teach a gospel-centered lesson?Show Them Jesus is an instruction manual for teachers of kids and teens written by a lay Bible teacher with 30 years' experience. With a simple framework and lots of real-life examples, Klumpenhower's book helps teachers to identify and communicate the heart of the gospel to each child in each lesson. Conventional wisdom says, "Make class more fun!" Or just, "Make it easier!" But Show Them Jesus challenges the culture of low-stakes, low-expectations teaching and invites teachers to do nothing less than teach and treasure the good news of Jesus in every lesson.Show Them Jesus's how-to approach will complement and enrich existing lessons or teaching materials and is appropriate for teachers of children and teens in any setting.
Show Them No Mercy: 4 Views on God and Canaanite Genocide (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology)
by Stanley N. Gundry Tremper Longman III C. S. Cowles Daniel L. Gard Eugene H. MerrillA discussion of various contemporary evangelical views of genocide in the Old Testament. Christians are often shocked to read that Yahweh, the God of the Israelites, commanded the total destruction—all men, women, and children—of the ethnic group know as the Canaanites. This seems to contradict Jesus’ command in the New Testament to love your enemies and do good to all people. How can Yahweh be the same God as the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ? What does genocide in the Bible have to do with the politics of the 21st century? This book explores, in typical Counterpoints format, the Old Testament command of God to exterminate the Canaanite population and what that implies about continuity between the Old and New Testaments. The four points of view presented on the continuity of the Testaments are: • Strong Discontinuity — C . S. Cowles • Moderate Discontinuity — Eugene H. Merrill • piritual Continuity — Tremper Longman III • Eschatological Continuity — Daniel L. Gard The Counterpoints series provides a forum for comparison and critique of different views on issues important to Christians. Counterpoints books address two categories: Church Life and Bible and Theology. Complete your library with other books in the Counterpoints series.
Show Up for Your Life: What the girl you’ll be tomorrow wants you to know today
by Chrystal Evans Hurst Jamie GraceWhat does the women you’ll be tomorrow want you to know today? Show Up for Your Life by gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader Chrystal Evans Hurst will help young women ages 13 and up stop worrying about the small stuff and start embracing who they are in God’s eyes.From Chrystal Evans Hurst, popular author of the adult title She’s Still There, comes Show Up for Your Life, a book that empowers young women to appreciate their divinely-created uniqueness instead of comparing themselves to others.Chrystal shares her own stories that will inspire young women to stop worrying—whether it’s about how to dress, who they hang with, or any of the other daily ups and downs of life—and face every day with an attitude of mindfulness and gratitude. Chrystal’s conversational tone, honesty, and humble wisdom make this book perfect for young adult readers who seek to be all God intended them to be while living a positive, impactful life.Show Up for Your Life helps young women ages 13 and up:Remember all the positives in their life now and not get stuck in anxiety over the future.Recognize their unique, God-given gifts.Deal with distractions that throw them off course from God’s plan for them.Stop comparing themselves to others.
Showdown in the Rockies
by Kathleen TailerA secret cartel operation in the wilderness. A perilous winter pursuit. When their helicopter is shot out of the sky after they discover a drug operation, Detective Flynn Denning—along with her nephew and her ex-boyfriend Derek King—is stranded in the unforgiving Colorado mountains. They&’ll need to rely on Derek&’s military skills to survive the treacherous conditions and the assailants on their trail. But with the cartel dead set on eliminating any witnesses to their operation, this mission might be their last…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
The Showdown (Left Behind: The Kids #13)
by Chris Fabry Tim Lahaye Jerry B. JenkinsAs the great wrath of the Lamb earthquake ends. Victims throughout the world struggle to find family and friends. The Young Trib Force is no exception. Ryan has disappeared. Judd risks his life with a dangerous motorcycle jump. And through a series of strange events, Lionel finds himself in the mind numbing clutches of the Global Community. Will he figure out his true identity and locate his friends? Will Ryan survive the deadly earthquake? Join Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan as they try to find each other and fight against the enemy of their souls.
Showdown Of The Gods
by Victor SchlatterA humorous and controversial study of global village not following God's plan with analysis of international affairs; discusses Islamism, humanism and God. Gives background and history of the Bible.
Showdown with Iran: Nuclear Iran and the Future of Israel, the Middle East, and the United States in Bible Prophecy
by Mark HitchcockThe Threat of War with Iran Grows Day by DayBible prophecy expert Mark Hitchcock, PhD, is noticing a dangerous trend: the nation of Iran remains in the newspaper headlines for all the wrong reasons. In Showdown with Iran, he reveals why this rogue nation is so dangerous and how that connects to what the Bible says about what&’s to come while encouraging readers to remain alert, aware, and hopeful as the end times near. He tackles questions such as:Does Iran still plan to wipe Israel off the map?What does this mean for the future of the Middle East?Where does Iran stand in Bible prophecy?What will be the role of the United States in Bible prophecy?The warning of what will happen is not new.In the book of Ezekiel, the Bible records a multitude of predictions about the region then known as Persia as well as about the nation of Israel. These ancient prophecies foretell an end-time rise of Iran, as well as Russia and Turkey. But are the prophecies still unfulfilled today?Hitchcock is convinced Iran continues to play a central role in bringing about chaos in the Middle East. In Showdown with Iran, he explores the continued validity and accuracy of end-time prophecy and answers questions that will become increasingly relevant as the end times draw near.
Showdown with the Shepherd (AIO Imagination Station Books #5)
by Marianne Hering Brock EastmanThe key to adventure lies within your imagination! Cousins Patrick and Beth go to the Holy Land in the tenth century BC. Their goal is to get back the ring Hugh stole and return him to 1450s England where he belongs. But troubles await them as soon as they step out of the Imagination Station. First they meet an angry bear and later an angry giant. Set against the backdrop of the David and Goliath story, the cousins learn that having a giant faith is more important than having a giant on your side.
Showers in Season: Seasons Under Heaven, Showers In Season, Times And Seasons, Season Of Blessing (Seasons Series #2)
by Beverly LaHaye Terri BlackstockOn the quiet cul-de-sac of Cedar Circle, where neighbors are close friends, fierce winds of circumstance threaten to sweep one couple away. Their Down's Syndrome pregnancy is shattering news for Tory and Barry Sullivan, but the option Barry proposes is abhorrent to Tory. It will take a wisdom and strength greater than their own to carry them through. That, and the encouragement only a loving, close-knit community can provide. Over kitchen counters and across the miles, the women of Cedar Circle lend their support to Tory and to each other as all of them face their personal struggles, heartaches, and joys. Shining with bright faith and friendship that illuminates the stormiest night, Showers in Season explores the junction of life's realities, the cost of obedience, the power of relationships, and the promises of God.
Showing: What Pregnancy Tells Us about Being Human
by Agnes R. HowardMight pregnancy form women just as much as children? When we talk about pregnancy, we too often end up talking clinically and sentimentally. Pregnancy is medical details and a whirl of emotions. It is vitamins and baby showers and feelings. But it is so much more. In Showing, Agnes Howard takes us beyond clinical reductionism and fluffy sentimentality to show us how to take pregnancy seriously as hard but important work. It is not just a bodily process, she argues, but an active work of care—one that underscores the generosity and mutual dependence we all require in order to live. It is an act of &“radical hospitality&” that shows us all what it means to be human. Howard delves into prenatal care literature from the Christian tradition to find images and vocabulary that elevate and honor pregnancy—not only for the benefit of expectant parents, but also their communities and the church. Taking pregnancy seriously does not entail viewing it as a woman&’s only role or romanticizing it. Instead, Showing maintains that thinking well about pregnancy can help not only childbearing women but all who surround them understand how to live together more faithfully.
Showing Mary: How Women Can Share Prayers, Wisdom, and the Blessings of God
by Renita J. Weems#1 Essence bestselling author Renita J. Weems draws upon the Book of Luke, examining the relationship between Mary and her older cousin to reveal the life-changing effect mentoring has on the lives of women. The story of a young pregnant Mary visiting her older pregnant cousin Elizabeth, told in Luke 1:39-56, is one of the most profound examples in the Bible of an empowered mentoring relationship between women. Drawing upon the Hail Mary and The Magnificat prayers, Showing Mary retells this touching story, revealing how both mentor and protg use their respective gifts and energies to support each other. This relationship is then applied to modern life, emphasizing the importance of women mentoring women, nurturing each other's dreams, sharing wisdom and experiences, and building networks of mutually rewarding friendships between older and younger women.
The Showings of Divine Love
by Julian Of NorwichThe Showings of Divine Love is a book of Christian mystical devotions written by Julian of Norwich. It is believed to be the first published book in the English language to be written by a woman. At the age of thirty, 13 May 1373, Julian was struck with a serious illness. As she prayed and prepared for death, she received a series of sixteen visions on the Passion of Christ and the Virgin Mary. Saved from the brink of death, Julian of Norwich dedicated her life to solitary prayer and the contemplation of the visions she had received. She wrote a short account of her visions probably soon after the event. About twenty or thirty years after her illness, near the end of the fourteenth century, she wrote down her visions and her understanding of them. This is the Grace Warrack translation that brought this great work the recognition it deserved.
A Shred of Evidence (A Seaport Suspense Novel #1)
by Kathy HermanEllen Jones, first introduced in the Baxter series, enjoys a leisurely lunch at a Seaport restaurant where she overhears a private conversation at the table next to her--and disturbing accusations involving the husband of a woman she has recently befriended. When Ellen goes to the husband's employer and cannot get answers, she digs through old newspaper articles and stumbles onto information too frightening to keep to herself. Will Ellen become enmeshed in speculation and gossip--or will she take the lead and become a catalyst for truth and healing?Dangerous Secrets? Ellen Jones is enjoying a leisurely lunch at Gordy's Crab Shack when she overhears a private conversation at the next table--and disturbing accusations about the husband of a woman she's befriended. Reluctant to go to her friend with hearsay, yet compelled to search for answers, Ellen stumbles onto information that gives her cold chills--facts too frightening to keep to herself. Is a child in jeopardy? That's the question that drives Ellen to delve deeper into a stranger's past. How can she turn a blind eye when she has information that might prevent a heartbreaking tragedy? Join Ellen Jones, the former newspaper editor from Kathy Herman's acclaimed Baxter Series, for a new series of thrills and intrigue--and lessons about life and faith. Story Behind the Book"My novels don't come to me ahead of time; each book flows off the tips of my fingers as I sit down and begin to 'feel' the issues deep inside myself. For me, the most intriguing aspect of my writing style is that I don't plan and outline the stories. I turn my fingers loose and get inside the characters and instinctively know where I need to go. After all the suspense is said and done, my hope is that each story will give us pause. That in the deepest part of our souls, we'll embrace the depth of what it means to be believers and then be moved to share its powerful simplicity with those who struggle without hope. I want to take my readers inside my characters' hearts and minds so they will 'experience' just how destructive gossip really is and see that it never accomplishes anything God-honoring, whether or not it's true."From the Trade Paperback edition.
A Shred of Truth (An Aramis Black Mystery)
by Eric WilsonIn The Best of Evil, Aramis Black uncovered family secrets and historical conspiracies, hoping that his own dark past had come to certain resolution. But now, in the dark of night, he finds his brother unconscious and tied to a statue in Nashville's Music Row ...with the initials AX carved into his back. A shadow from his former life has reappeared, casting threats of violence and retribution. And soon the attacker is swinging his blade of self-righteous judgment directly at Aramis, calling upon him to "face his sins." Can Aramis finally break free from the guilt of his old ways... or will he succumb to the vengeance of an arrogant sociopath?From the Trade Paperback edition.
Shree Ramcharitmanas - Chapter 1: Baal Kaand
by Shree TulsidasShree Ramcharitmanas, authored by Tulsidas and translated into English by Gita Press, is a profound retelling of the epic story of Lord Raam, offering spiritual insights and moral guidance. Written in Awadhi, the work poetically narrates Lord Raam's virtues, his divine journey, and his role as a beacon of humility, devotion, and justice. Through its seven chapters—Baal Kaand to Uttar Kaand—the scripture explores timeless themes like devotion to parents, the power of truth, and the triumph of good over evil. Tulsidas presents Raam as an ideal figure, inspiring qualities such as loyalty, courage, and compassion. Beyond storytelling, it provides lessons on selflessness, faith, and societal duties, emphasizing the importance of saintly company and devotion. The book is a spiritual guide, promising liberation and eternal bliss to those who embrace its teachings.
Shree Ramcharitmanas - Chapter 6: Lanka Kaand
by Shree Tulsidas Dr T. K. BansalThe Lanka Kaand, the sixth chapter of Shree Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas, recounts Lord Ram's journey to Lanka to rescue Sita from the demon king Ravana. It describes the construction of the bridge across the ocean by the vanaras (monkey army) under the guidance of Nal and Neel, with Lord Ram establishing the sacred Shree Rameshwar temple. Upon arrival in Lanka, the narrative unfolds with Mandodari, Ravana's wife, advising him to surrender and return Sita, warning of Ram's divine power. Angad, Ram’s envoy, boldly enters Ravana's court, delivering sharp counsel and showcasing the might of Ram's forces. Despite multiple warnings and displays of divine strength, Ravana's arrogance blinds him to the inevitable defeat. The section closes with preparations for the monumental war between Ram's army and the demons of Lanka, highlighting themes of devotion, righteousness, and the consequences of pride, all while emphasizing Lord Ram's grace and the futility of opposing divine will.
Shreveport Martyr Father Jean Pierre: Fearful Steps Strengthened by Hope
by Dr Cheryl H. WhiteFather Jean Pierre, a missionary priest from Brittany, France, answered a call to serve in sparsely populated Shreveport, where he chose to remain when a yellow fever epidemic struck in 1873. From a perspective told largely through his own words, Father Pierre provides the reader a glimpse of his “fearful steps strengthened by hope.” His unique insights extend even to the secular history, framing the development of Shreveport and the surrounding region in the middle of the nineteenth century. Gradually emerging as someone widely respected and admired for his intellect and ability, Father Pierre’s story culminated in a heroic choice to sacrifice his life in the service of strangers when the epidemic ravaged the city. A trio of authors celebrates the life of this Shreveport martyr.
Shreveport Martyrs of 1873: The Surest Path to Heaven
by Very Reverend Mangum JCL W. Ryan Smith MA Cheryl H. White PhDIn the autumn of 1873, one of the worst yellow fever epidemics in U.S. history swept through Shreveport. As the deadly scourge claimed a quarter of the town's population, the dedicated efforts of five missionary priests offered a call to hope, even as they laid down their own lives in the struggle. True martyrdom is vanishingly rare, extolled as the highest possible sacrifice, yet Shreveport bore abundant witness through these five saintly priests. Their heroism in the midst of this tragic chapter is captured here by a trio of authors, winding a narrative that transcends history to reveal complex themes of virtue, sacrifice and response in times of human crisis and suffering.
Shrewd
by Rick LawrenceIt doesn't seem to make sense: Jesus tells his disciples to take a lesson from Satan himself. A scandalous idea? Yes. Essential to the Christian life? Definitely. Drawing on Jesus's parable of the shrewd manager in Luke 16, Rick Lawrence explores Jesus's shocking mandate to be as shrewd as Satan and as innocent as the Holy Spirit. In fact, Jesus implies, if we are going to be any good for the Kingdom of God, we've got to be a lot shrewder than we are now. Shrewd shows us how Jesus was naturally shrewd in every encounter he had, using leverage such as laughter, generosity, and bluntness to influence a situation for good. God calls us to be shrewd without evil intent, just as Jesus was. Because the truth is that we have no salvation outside of the holy shrewdness of a loving God. And that's a scandalous story worth telling.
The Shrewd Christian: You Can't Have It All, But You Can Have More Than Enough
by Neil AtkinsonIf financial freedom seems like an unattainable dream–wake up! Let Neil Atkinson open your eyes to the truth about wealth in this biblically based, practical, readable, funny, and encouraging guide. If you want to get a grip on your finances, you’ve got to let go of your misconceptions about what it means to beshrewd. The Shrewd Christianwill enable you toconquermoney, not merelysolvemoney problems. When you change your thinking, you’ll see your lifestyle change. And when your lifestyle changes, you’ll experience true wealth. Neil Atkinson started out where you are. And now he’s ready to you how to achieve authentic, biblical financial freedom for the rest of your life.
Shrewd Samaritan: Faith, Economics, and the Road to Loving Our Global Neighbor
by Bruce WydickLearn to live the message of the Good Samaritan and make a global impact, using the resources already at your disposal.If there were a popularity contest among all the parables of Jesus, the Good Samaritan would probably win. Nobody is against the Good Samaritan because being against the Good Samaritan is like being against Mother Theresa or Oskar Schindler or the firefighters who ran into the World Trade Center. In that same popularity contest, the Shrewd Manager would probably finish last. The Shrewd Manager is lazy, deceitful, and double-crossing. Yet in this alluringly freakish parable, Jesus actually holds up the Shrewd Manager as an example, as he does with the Good Samaritan.This book is about learning to live the message of the Good Samaritan in the context of the globalized world of the twenty-first century. This means learning to love our global neighbor wisely by harnessing the resources at our disposal—our time, talents, opportunities, and money—on behalf of those who are victims of injustice, disease, violence, and poverty.The early disciples were pretty clueless about worldly resources such as time, talent, and money—and unfortunately today we still don’t really get it. There are too many kind, well-intentioned twenty-first-century people with indisputably good intentions but whose impact on the needy is hampered by their inability to diagnose problems properly, harness the resources available to them to solve the right problems, and understand cause-and-effect relationships.Shrewd Samaritan will help develop a framework to better love and care for our neighbors in an age of globalization, when the people in our neighborhoods, or at least those in our potential sphere of influence, has expanded dramatically. Increasingly it will become our global neighbor who takes us out of our comfort zone and challenges us with the needs of a broken world.
Shri Punit Maharaj
by Pra Jaykrushna N Trivediશ્રી પુનિત મહારાજ એ નવજીવન દ્વારા પ્રકાશિત સંતવાણી ગ્રંથાવલિનું પચ્ચીસ પુસ્તક છે. સંતવાણી ગ્રંથાવલિ એ ભારતના મહાનુભાવોના જીવન અને વિચારને વાચક સુધી પહોંચાડવાનો નવજીવન ટ્રસ્ટનો નમ્ર પ્રયાસ છે.
Shri Raman Maharshi
by Sri Keshavlal Shastri Vedantacharyaશ્રી રમણ મહર્ષિ એ નવજીવન દ્વારા પ્રકાશિત સંતવાણી ગ્રંથાવલિનું એકવીસમું પુસ્તક છે. સંતવાણી ગ્રંથાવલિ એ ભારતના મહાનુભાવોના જીવન અને વિચારને વાચક સુધી પહોંચાડવાનો નવજીવન ટ્રસ્ટનો નમ્ર પ્રયાસ છે.
Shri Ranchhoddasji Maharaj
by Damayanti Valji Sejpalશ્રી રણછોડદાસજી મહારાજ એ નવજીવન દ્વારા પ્રકાશિત સંતવાણી ગ્રંથાવલિનું ત્રેવીસમું પુસ્તક છે. સંતવાણી ગ્રંથાવલિ એ ભારતના મહાનુભાવોના જીવન અને વિચારને વાચક સુધી પહોંચાડવાનો નવજીવન ટ્રસ્ટનો નમ્ર પ્રયાસ છે.