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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.
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.
Monday Night Class began as an experimental college course taught
by Stephen Gaskin, and by 1970 had grown into a popular attraction
with 2,000 people attending weekly. Here Stephen explores the laws
that govern the spiritual plane, drawing on sources as varied as
the Bible, Zen Buddhism, and the daily newspaper, interpreting the
visions of the 60s generation with humor and affection. This new
edition is a collection of the original transcripts from these
historic meetings, with new commentary by Stephen from today's
perspective.
Christmas is a time for joy, wonder, and a little bit of mischief.
Does any creature manifest these attitudes better than a cat? Their
fascination with all those breakable ornaments on the tree and
their appreciation of a cozy spot to nap seem made for the season.
The way they alternate between calm and crazy echoes the way we all
feel at Christmas, doesn't it? And that's just what you get with
The Cat in the Christmas Tree. This collection of true, feel-good
holiday stories by various writers celebrates the gift of cats and
delivers all the warm fuzzies you could desire. It's the perfect
companion for those magical Christmas evenings in front of the
fireplace with your favorite feline. It also makes the purrfect
gift for cat-loving friends.
Now with 250K copies in print! Revised and Updated Edition. Anne
affirms that Heaven truly is the home of your dreams: a home of
lasting value that's fully paid for and filled with family, where
you will be wanted and welcomed. Best of all, Heaven is a home you
are invited to claim as your own. With over 40 percent new and
revised content, Anne Graham Lotz has updated her classic book on
Heaven for a whole new generation of readers, and also for herself.
With her father, mother, and husband now gone, Lotz beautifully
adds her own vulnerability and stories to the journey contained in
Heaven: My Father's House. Jesus promised us, "In My Father's house
are many rooms...I am going there to prepare a place for you." Amid
the turbulence of today's world, we cling to the hope of a heavenly
home where we will be welcomed into eternal peace and safety. Anne
affirms that Heaven truly is the home of your dreams: a home of
lasting value that's fully paid for and filled with family, where
you will be wanted and welcomed. Best of all, Heaven is a home you
are invited to claim as your own.
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