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A Bible with large print in an easy-to-carry format that is ideal
to take with you wherever you want to enjoy God's Word. Exploring
God's Word on the go just got easier. This edition not only
includes the full text of the trustworthy New King James Version in
an easy-to-read large print, but it is also small enough for
everyday use and easy navigation with thousands of cross-references
conveniently located at the ends of verses. Trusted by millions of
believers around the world, the NKJV remains the bestselling modern
"word-for-word" translation. It balances the literary beauty and
familiarity of the King James tradition with an extraordinary
commitment to preserving the grammar and structure of the
underlying biblical languages. And while the translators relied on
the traditional Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic text used by the
translators of the 1611 KJV, the comprehensive translator notes
offer important insights about the latest developments in biblical
manuscript studies. The result is a Bible translation that is both
beautiful and uncompromising-perfect for serious study, devotional
use, and reading aloud. Features include: Line-matched for improved
clarity when reading Verse-style Scripture format starts each verse
on its own line so it's easy to navigate the text Verse-by-verse
cross-references help you to find related passages quickly and
easily Words of Christ in red help you quickly identify Jesus'
teachings and statements Portable personal-size format allows this
Bible to be a perfect travel companion wherever you go Durable and
flexible Smyth-sewn binding allows the Bible to lay flat wherever
you are reading Concordance for looking up a word's occurrences
throughout the Bible Full color maps show the layout of Israel and
other biblical locations for better context Ribbon marker makes it
easy to navigate and keep track of where you were reading
Easy-to-read extra-large 10.5-point NKJV Comfort Print
Born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on January the 5th, 1893, Sri Sri
Paramahansa Yogananda devoted his life to helping people of all
races and creeds to realize and express more fully in their lives
the beauty, nobility and true divinity of the human spirit. After
graduating from Calcutta University in 1915, Sri Yogananda was
initiated into "sannyas" by his guru Sri Sri Swami Sri Yukteswar
Giri. Sri Yukteswar had foretold that his life's mission was to
spread throughout the world India's ancient meditation technique of
"Kriya Yoga". Sri Yogananda accepted an invitation in 1920 to serve
as India's delegate to an International Congress of Religious
Liberals in Boston, USA. Paramahansa Yoganda founded Yogoda
Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship as the
channel for the dissemination of his teachings. Through his
writings and extensive lecture tours in India, America and Europe
he introduced thousands of truth-seekers to the ancient science and
philosophy of yoga and its universally applicable methods of
meditation. Paramahansaji entered "mahasamadhi" on March the 7th,
1952 in Los Angeles. This autobiography offers a look at the
ultimate mysteries of human existence and a portrait of one of the
great spiritual figures of the 20th century.
The True Story Behind the Powerful Film ALL SAINTS
Newly ordained, Michael Spurlock's first assignment is to pastor All Saints, a struggling church with twenty-five devoted members and a mortgage well beyond its means. The best option may be to close the church rather than watch it wither any further. But when All Saints hesitantly risks welcoming a community of Karen refugees from Burma--former farmers scrambling for a fresh start in America--Michael feels they may be called to an improbable new mission.
Michael must choose between closing the church and selling the property--or listening to a still, small voice challenging the people of All Saints to risk it all and provide much-needed hope to their new community. Together, they risk everything to plant seeds for a future that might just save them all.
Discover the true story that inspired the film while also diving deeper into the background of the Karen people, the church, and how a community of believers rally to reach out to those in need, yet receive far more than they dared imagine.
The Reverend Michael Spurlock served All Saints Episcopal Church in Smyrna, Tennessee, for three years. He is currently on the clergy staff at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue in New York City. Michael, his wife, Aimee, and their two children live in New York City..
Discover the rich and complex history of LGBTQ+ people around the
world - their struggles, triumphs, and cultural contributions.
Exploring and explaining the most important ideas and events in
LGBTQ+ history and culture, this book showcases the breadth of the
LGBTQ+ experience. This diverse, global account explores the most
important moments, movements, and phenomena, from the first known
lesbian love poetry of Sappho to Kinsey's modern sexuality studies,
and features biographies of key figures from Anne Lister to Audre
Lorde. Dive deep into the pages of The LGBTQ + History book to
discover: - Thought-provoking graphics and flow-charts demystify
the central concepts behind key moments in LGBTQ+ history, from
eromenos and erastes in the Ancient World to political lesbianism.
- Features insightful quotes from leading historians, philosophers,
cultural commentators, economists, anthropologists, sociologists,
activists, and politicians. - Includes biography boxes and
directory entries on the lives of important but lesser-known
individuals, alongside well-known names including Sappho, Oscar
Wilde, Anne Lister, Harvey Milk, and Marsha P. Johnson. - Global in
scope with a localizable directory. The LGBTQ+ History Book
celebrates the victories and untold triumphs of LGBTQ+ people
throughout history, such as the Stonewall Riots and first gender
affirmation surgeries, as well as commemorating moments of tragedy
and persecution, from the Renaissance Italian "Night Police" to the
20th century "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy. The book also includes
major cultural cornerstones - the secret language of polari, Black
and Latine ballroom culture, and the many flags of the community -
and the history of LGBTQ+ spaces, from 18th-century "molly houses"
to modern "gaybourhoods". The LGBTQ+ History Book celebrates the
long, proud - and often hidden - history of LGBTQ+ people,
cultures, and places from around the world.
The common perception of Islam in the media is one of austerity and
rigidity, and in extreme cases, severe cruelty. The situation is
not helped by the strict and narrow-minded interpretation of the
religion by a number its adherents. However, those who are willing
to scratch below the surface and look further will see that nothing
is further from the truth; that Islam does not teach anything
except universal love, mercy, compassion, peace & benevolence.
Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri is an eminent and internationally
renowned Islamic scholar, orator and author. In this book, he
presents numerous quotations from the Qur'an and authentic hadith
to help the reader discover the prime position of the qualities of
mercy and compassion in the Islamic faith. Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri has
meticulously referenced all quotations to ensure accuracy and
clarity in order to dispel any doubts about the matter. Through his
distinctive solid scholarship and methodology, Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri
demonstrates how Islam promotes spiritual endeavour, moderation,
ease and tolerance, and is not merely concerned with ritualism and
outward forms of piety. For Muslims, this book is essential reading
to help reclaim Islam back from those who portray it as merely a
socio-political enterprise devoid of compassion for humanity and
the rest of creation. Non-Muslims, on the other hand, will be able
to appreciate these lesser known aspects of Islam, which in fact
form its core philosophy.
Mense wat dankbaar is, gelukkiger slaap, beter fokus, is beter en is makliker om mee oor die weg te kom. Om meer dankbaar te leef is seker iets waarna ons almal probeer streef. Francine Prins, redakeur van LiG neem ons op ’n 100 dae reis van dankbaarheid. Sy wys ons hoe ons elke dag kan dankbaar wees, waarvoor ons dankbaar kan wees en hoe om in dankbaarheid te leef.
Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk (1863-1950) is popularly
celebrated for his fascinating spiritual life. How could one man,
one deeply spiritual man, serve as both a traditional Oglala Lakota
medicine man and a Roman Catholic catechist and mystic? How did
these two spiritual and cultural identities enrich his prayer life?
How did his commitment to God, understood through his Lakota and
Catholic communities, shape his understanding of how to be in the
world? To fully understand the depth of Black Elk's life-long
spiritual quest requires a deep appreciation of his life story. He
witnessed devastation on the battlefields of Little Bighorn and the
Massacre at Wounded Knee, but also extravagance while performing
for Queen Victoria as a member of "Buffalo Bill" Cody's Wild West
Show. Widowed by his first wife, he remarried and raised eight
children. Black Elk's spiritual visions granted him wisdom and
healing insight beginning in his childhood, but he grew
progressively physically blind in his adult years. These stories,
and countless more, offer insight into this extraordinary man whose
cause for canonization is now underway at the Vatican.
Mans leef in ’n węreld waar die rolle van manlikheid so verander het dat dit met
tye vir hulle moeilik is om te weet wie hulle werklik is en wat van hulle verwag
word. Die eise wat ’n gewone dag aan mans stel kan soms selfs die mees ervare
individu laat twyfel aan sy bevoegdhede. Die boek skep ’n bewustheid by mense,
en nie net mans nie, van die alledaagse en mees algemene lewensuitdagings
waarvoor mans te staan kom, en probeer hulle toerus met relevante inligting wat
hulle sal help om meer doeltreffende, emosioneel gelukkige en vervulde lewens te
lei. Die boek word verdeel in verhoudings- en lewensfase-uitdagings, verslawing,
gemoedsprobleme en traumatiese ervarings.
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