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Finding your way are down-to-earth lessons with practical solutions
for aspiring and daring leaders. Walter Boston, Jr. in a riveting
and humorous way, engages you in a learning adventure, that hubs
around fundamentals guaranteed to help any leader in their time of
uncertainty. He offers you proven and tried principles on: The
power of Discovery The task of Decision-making The keys to personal
Development The way to renew your passion for your Dream Timeless
strategies for Dollars And so much more!
Regardless of your arena of leadership, you will find the
lessons of Walter helpful in your quest to become a better leader.
If you read this book once, it is certain you will refer to it
again and again for guidance for years to come as the lessons are
timeless and boundless.
This reading experience will address straightforward your
seasons of vagueness, and revive clarity and desire within you, in
a manner you've never thought could be possible.
You will FIND YOUR WAY!
When I received news of an "incurable" cancer recurrence, I
naturally assumed it was the will of God. I was forty-eight years
young and determined to accept whatever came my way. But there's a
different mindset required when you are either accepting death or
preparing for battle. In this search for meaning and direction, I
found hope, permission, and the power to choose life.
As a two-time cancer conqueror, Doreen understands the ups,
downs, fears, and concerns of those struggling through disease.
Combining her expertise in goal-setting and effective thinking
skills with the knowledge and power of Scripture, Doreen offers
seven critical choices to co-create an environment for healing.
Most people hope and pray for healing but subconsciously
sabotage their own wellness. They spend more time worrying and
talking about the disease than their vision of health. It's vital
they learn to manage their thoughts, emotions and self-talk in a
manner consistent with what they want.
The Mind to Heal is book two of the HEALED series. It focuses on
our role and responsibility to receive healing. It provides tools,
principles, and strategies for how to think victoriously to
overcome disease.
For thousands of years humans looked to the stars for navigation,
deities, personality insights, predictions and omens about the
future. What can we learn from these heavenly bodies? The Bible
says that the Lord placed them there as faithful witnesses to mark
the seasons, the days, and the times. The Bible also tells of Wise
Men from the east that followed a star to Bethlehem to find a king.
What other events might be revealed by the movement of the stars
and planets? Is there more hidden in the stars? Is there a Star
Code?
This book is a detailed study on the nature of the Church as found
in the New Testament. It is also a defense of the antiquity of the
Baptists, showing that it is of neither Protestant nor Reformation
era origin. It contains an analysis of those people and churches
known as Anabaptists.
The words of Jesus have fascinated men and women of all ages in
virtually every country in the world. For millions of people
his teachings are the basis of relationships within and between
families and with neighbors. They are the daily ground rules
for every day conduct in countless households and societies.
Celebration: Eucharistic Faith and Practice surveys the Bible's
witnesses to God's interactions with his people. It sketches the
contours of the theological disagreements that have beset the
Church in light of attempts to incorporate Aristotelian philosophy
into its sacramental theology. Author Bruce Upham presents a way
past the conflict. He proposes that Christians turn their attention
to Jesus Christ's promises to be present bodily in the Eucharist
and to his calling to his followers to become his body-his arms and
legs-through the celebration of the Eucharist for the sake of the
Holy Spirit's mission. Working from a variety of sources,
Celebration draws upon highlights of the scriptural testimony to
the presence and work of God, references to the Church's history of
theology, and insights from the work of philosophers. It weaves
together these strands to create a compact presentation of a
theologically defensible understanding of the real presence,
without rearguing the issues that cluster around Aristotle's
philosophy of being. Whether you have found yourself living
according to the Catholic perspective or the Protestant view of the
real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, Celebration extends the
hope of discovering a way to transcend past conflicts and to
return, instead, to the joy of celebrating Christ's eucharistic
gift in both faith and practice.
To God be the glory for the things he has done. He has done great
things. I bring you greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. This book is written under the inspiration of the
Holy Spirit. It begins with memories of my struggle as a child
learning to survive living in a life of poverty, where my mother
did everything she could to take care of her children. It also
depicts my enthusiasm to strive to be a breadwinner at an early
age. The recording of the dreams started from a dream in which the
Spirit spoke to me. Its sole purpose is to encourage those who have
made a conscious decision to live according to the word of God that
they are not alone. We are going to have trials and tribulations in
this walk of life. Don't give up. God is always there with you.
Even during the most difficult challenges of your life. Jesus said
I will never leave you nor forsake you. I will be with you until
the very end. Although we cannot see him, He has a way of revealing
Himself to us. The assurance that God is with you is shown by the
manifestation of how he places his angels around you to protect,
encourage, and minister to your every need. In this book, you will
read about the times in my life which God has revealed himself to
me through angelical beings spiritually and physically. Through
struggles and life challenges, they have been with me all the way.
They were either by vision or physical existence. Hold on to your
dreams and keep the vision alive. "Hebrews 13:5 says, Let your
conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such
things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor
forsake thee.
Available to all of humanity is a place of intimate love with our
Creator. Within this sacred realm of fellowship is a treasure chest
of knowledge, intelligence, unimaginable peace, and indescribable
pleasure. I wrote this book to help individuals and church
congregations, make the vital transition from religion to
relationship. The Yearning Heart of God is an in-depth, detailed
revelation of God's heart revealed in Scripture, as well as His
blueprint on how to discover the way into a love relationship with
Him. This book will help individuals and churches identify exactly
where they are at on their spiritual journey, and what to do next
to keep moving closer to God.
Satan tries to corrupt every good thing that God gives us, and he
often succeeds at this through our own ignorance and complacency.
In Ultimate Truth and Lies, author Adelle Yvette Potgieter exposes
the web of lies that Satan has spun to ensnare believers and
unbelievers alike. In turn, she counters those lies and their
consequences with the real truths about God. Part I provides an
overview of topics relating to varied aspects of our daily lives,
such as poverty and suffering; religion and custom; destiny,
purpose, and choice; gender, marriage, and sex; emotion; and
forgiveness. It challenges traditional mainstream thinking and
shows that manmade rules, inspired by Satan, deny the opportunity
for happy, fulfilling lives. Part II focuses on self-development
exercises and explores issues such as anger, rage, sadness, and
negative thoughts that impact our physical, mental, and spiritual
well-being. Potgieter offers skills to change your life for the
better. Part III is a collection of thought-provoking poems that
will inspire the reader and invites reflection of personal life
truths. Ultimate Truth and Lies challenges you to examine your
life. Are you living as a victim of Satan or as a victorious
spiritual warrior of the living God? A happy life is yours for the
taking by accepting the responsibility and undertaking the work
necessary to reach that goal.
This book explores the fascinating world of religious hair
observances within six religious traditions that account for 77% of
the world's adherents: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism,
Buddhism, and Sikhism. Symbolic use of hair has been, and remains,
prevalent in all six and carries significant amounts of religious
and social meaning. Hair is a unique body substance. It can be
shaped and colored, removed from us without pain but still retain
an individual's essence, signal our age, sex, and sexual maturity,
and much, much more. The book's approach is to situate each
practice within its tradition. That requires a study of its
foundational leaders and their teachings, sacred texts (where they
mention hair), its rites and rituals, ideas of religious power and
subsequent historical development. Contemporary practitioners are
interviewed for their motivations. Even more insight can be gleaned
by searching beyond an overt religious purpose. Social scientists
from anthropology, sociology, psychology, and related fields bring
their research to deliver added perceptions. The author reveals how
hair practices are created from ancient psychological and cultural
impulses, become modified by time, culture and religious intent,
and are adopted by adherents for reasons ranging from personal
religious expression to group identity. This book is written for
the interested observer of our increasingly diverse society and for
the student of comparative religion and sociology. It will change
forever how you see hair.
Do you ever feel trapped in your everyday routine? Are you
constantly trying your best to keep up with daily responsibilities?
Is your life like one giant jigsaw puzzle, with pieces everywhere?
Because you can't see the whole picture, you become frustrated, not
knowing where and how they will fit together in your life. Cynthia
Yates Soles know the pressure of everyday living, and understands
how overwhelming life can be, but it was not until she found what
was missing in her own life, that she experienced hope and peace.
In A Piece of Heaven on Earth, Cynthia shares some of the miracles
and blessings in her journey of life. As you read her testimony,
you will see how God's love and grace changed the life of an
ordinary person.
Welcome to "The Dance", the wise and practical book that expands on
Oriah Mountain Dreamer's new moving prose poem. In this compelling
book the acclaimed author of "The Invitation" challenges readers to
live with passion, energy, and honesty. The key, says Oriah, is to
savour the everyday world of family, friends, love, and work with
clear minds and open hearts. When we are physically and emotionally
stressed and our spirits are depleted, we must realise that
happiness has not vanished but is buried beneath the clutter of our
harried lives. With rare courage and honesty, Oriah unveils the
challenge of her inspiring poem through compelling stories from her
own experience, offering us tools to become fully the person we
already are - not ways to change. 'To dance - to live in a way that
is consistent with our longing' - is to discover a gift that we can
give ourselves again and again over a lifetime. To dance, alone or
with others, is to be who we truly are as we fulfill our soul's
desires. To do this, we must learn how to let go and slow down,
returning to the sacred emptiness where we encounter our true self.
Practical, inspiring, and profoundly illuminating, "The Dance" is
an invitation to discover a place of connection, serenity, and joy
that is uniquely our own.
Reflection
If I change the way I look at things
The things I look at change
I think that's why the Bible seems
So changeable and strange
His word is like a magic mirror
Reflecting each man's heart
What I see in what I read
Depends on where I start
What I see depends in part
On what I think I know
Do I trust in my own thoughts
Or do I want to grow
I listen to the word of God
And hear what it should say
Conform it to my paradigms
And justify my way
And thinking I have seen the truth
I just see my reflection
A god who looks a lot like me
A god of self deception
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This book is my translation of the Bible's prophecy as well as how
it ties into today's events. It breaks down a couple of books
within the Bible. You don't have to be a priest or a pastor or
attend a Bible school to have a better understanding of the word of
God. You can read this book and follow along with your Bible. All
you need is time and a clear mind. Follow along, read, and prepare
for what's coming in the future.
When Joel Soukup was diagnosed with osteosarcoma at the age of
sixteen, the diagnosis changed him and his family forever. This
family traveled down an unknown path and emerged from their journey
in a way they never expected. Read how this young patient and his
family handled the devastating diagnosis with strength, love, and
faith in God.
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