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"Rediscovering the Beauty of Sabbath Rest"
Our bodies and souls were "created "to rest--regularly--and when
they do, we experience heightened productivity, improved health,
and more meaningful relationships.
In these pages you'll find wonderful stories of the senator's
spiritual journey, as well as special Sabbath experiences with
political colleagues such as Bill Clinton, Al and Tipper Gore, John
McCain, Colin Powell, George W. Bush, Bob Dole, and others. Senator
Joe Lieberman shows how his observance of the Sabbath has not only
enriched his personal and spiritual life but enhanced his career
and enabled him to serve his country to his greatest capacity.
Mans leef in ’n wêreld 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.
A unique and validating look at the tension you feel between
disillusionment and a desire for truth, Searching for Enough helps
you see your doubt not as an emotion to fear but as an invitation
to be followed. Do you ever find yourself thinking, "I'm not
enough, and I'm never going to be. And I know I'm not supposed to
say this, but God's not enough for me either." Whether or not we
attend church, deep down we wonder if the biblical story of faith
is really enough for the complexity of the world in which we live.
We fill our lives with other things, hoping that maybe the next
experience or accomplishment will complete us. Yet with every goal
we reach, we still feel discouraged and anxious. In Searching for
Enough, Pastor Tyler Staton draws on ancient and modern insights to
introduce us, as if for the first time, to Jesus' disciple Thomas:
history's most notorious skeptic. Like Thomas, we are caught
between two unsatisfying stories: We want to believe in God but
can't reconcile his presence with our circumstances and internal
struggles. But what if there's a better story than shame? What if
there's redemption so complete that there's nothing left to hide?
What if there is a God who can heal your resentments, fears, and
loneliness in such a profound way that you feel whole? From a place
of spiritual companionship and deep authenticity, Tyler shows us
that it is not an empty tomb that will change our lives, but the
presence of the living God. Whether you are a distant skeptic, an
involved doubter, or a busy but bored Christian, Searching for
Enough invites you to find enough in a God who offers the only
promises that never disappoint.
Yorick Blumenfeld has been writing his whole life. He has travelled
and reported from more than ninety countries as a foreign
correspondent. Over the past few decades he has been examining the
future, both as the General Editor of the series Prospects for
Tomorrow (Thames & Hudson)
This book is part of the Islamic Teachings series compiled from the
works and lectures of Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri.
Zakah and Charity book provides readers with both a general
overview and where needed, some in depth information and guidance
on basics of Islam. All of the primary subjects within the three
branches of Shariah, Aqidah (doctrine), Fiqh (jurisprudence),
Tasawwuf (spirituality and self purification) are covered and a
general basic understanding of Islam in a modern context through an
easy way to follow question and answer format. Some of the most
common yet unanswered, day to day issues are replied to using
juristic methods from sound sources of Qur'an and Hadith. These are
not only of benefit for the purpose of self study, for anybody of
any age and from every walk of life, it is also a very useful
reference source which caters for the needs of academic
institutions, libraries and study circles.
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Friends, family, love, God, death, faith."
These, and others, are deceptively simple words that we use all
the time. Do we know what we mean when we use these important
words? Do we know what other people mean when they use them? We
seldom pause to reflect on these words or to make sure that we
understand them, yet we continue to use them, so we misunderstand
others and they misunderstand us.
Adin Steinsaltz examines some of the meanings of these powerful
words. He transforms each word into a gem, turning it this way,
then that, examining it to see more clearly its brilliant facets
and what lies beyond them. He challenges us to think deeply about
the connotations of these commonplace words, and in so doing, to
see that there may be other ways of looking at things that we have
taken for granted in our lives. "Simple Words" is a
thought-provoking -- and surprising -- adventure that may change
the way we think, speak, and act.
This book comprises responses by a Sufi master, Hadrat Sahib of the
Naqshbandi tradition, to letters written by students of the master.
The questions posed in these letters cover a wide range of issues
including, financial problems, health issues, family matters,
education and bereavement. The advice given by the master reveals a
deep spirituality which places the particular student's problem in
context and details a specific method of offering oneself to God at
all times. It is difficult to find such detail relating to
spiritual practices in Sufi literature. These letters are
inspirational and timeless. They provide a cure to a world
dominated by materialism and all its attendant miseries.
David Tabor (1913-2005) was a highly respected and much loved
member of the Cambridge Jewish community for almost sixty years.
This book contains his Kol Nidre addresses, Bar Mitzvah talks and
funeral eulogies, as well as a selection of poems, articles and
other talks on Jewish topics.
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.
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