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Insights and strategies for claiming victory over fear, from “one of the most remarkable and brilliant teachers of modern times” (Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart )     Many of us, without even realizing it, are dominated by fear. We might be aware of some of our fears—perhaps we are afraid of public speaking, of financial hardship, or of losing a loved one. Chögyam Trungpa shows us that most of us suffer from a far more pervasive fearfulness: fear of ourselves. We feel ashamed and embarrassed to look at our feelings or acknowledge our styles of thinking and acting; we don’t want to face the reality of our moment-to-moment experience. It is this fear that keeps us trapped in cycles of suffering, despair, and distress. In Smile at Fear , Chögyam Trungpa offers us a vision of moving beyond fear to discover the innate bravery, trust, and delight in life that lies at the core of our being. Drawing on the Shambhala Buddhist teachings, he explains how we can each become a spiritual warrior—a person who faces each moment of life with openness and fearlessness. |
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The Stunning and Emotional Autobiography of an Auschwitz Survivor April 7, 1944—This date marks the successful escape of two Slovak prisoners from one of the most heavily-guarded and notorious concentration camps of Nazi Germany. The escapees, Rudolf Vrba and Alfred Wetzler, fled over one hundred miles to be the first to give the graphic and detailed descriptions of the atrocities of Auschwitz. Originally published in the early 1960s, I Escaped from Auschwitz is the striking autobiography of none other than Rudolf Vrba himself. Vrba details his life leading up to, during, and after his escape from his 21-month internment in Auschwitz. Vrba and Wetzler manage to evade Nazi authorities looking for them and make contact with the Jewish council in Zilina, Slovakia, informing them about the truth of the “unknown destination” of Jewish deportees all across Europe. This first-hand report alerted Western authorities, such as Pope Pius XII, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, to the reality of Nazi annihilation camps—information that until then had only been recognized as nasty rumors. I Escaped from Auschwitz is a close-up look at the horror faced by the Jewish people in Auschwitz and across Europe during World War II. This newly edited translation of Vrba’s memoir will leave readers reeling at the terrors faced by those during the Holocaust. Despite the profound emotions brought about by this narrative, readers will also find an astounding story of heroism and courage in the face of seemingly hopeless circumstances.   |
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A preeminent scientist—and the world's most prominent atheist—asserts the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm religion has inflicted on society, from the Crusades to 9/11. With rigor and wit, Dawkins examines God in all his forms, from the sex-obsessed tyrant of the Old Testament to the more benign (but still illogical) Celestial Watchmaker favored by some Enlightenment thinkers. He eviscerates the major arguments for religion and demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. He shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry, and abuses children, buttressing his points with historical and contemporary evidence. The God Delusion makes a compelling case that belief in God is not just wrong but potentially deadly. It also offers exhilarating insight into the advantages of atheism to the individual and society, not the least of which is a clearer, truer appreciation of the universe's wonders than any faith could ever muster. |
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You are equipped with the Strength to Stand because of the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Whether you make yourself available to that strength is the question.  The strength and power of the Holy Spirit always moves freely through those who have no other desire than to share the word of the Lord to hungry people. And make no mistake about it, God has much to say to His people. God has much He wants to communicate to the world around us.  There is much to learn from the Bishop T.D. Jakes’ words, but also his method, his passion, and his love of the Lord Jesus. Strength to Stand equips you to meet the devil’s end-time onslaught to thwart the plan of God.  In Strength to Stand, Bishop Jakes covers topics including: Who Is Your God? In Your Darkest Hour Asking Why? God’s School of the Spirit The Cold Kiss of a Calloused Heart Healing for Past Hurts The Only Safe Place Victorious Strength When economic troubles, family struggles, political upheavals, and natural disasters take center stage, you can rest assured with an inner peace that passes all understanding, that you have the power to victoriously live through it all. God’s master plan is to carry you to new and exciting heights of splendor, hope, and love. |
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Blending Hekate, witchcraft and personal development together to create a powerful new magickal perspective. |
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Since it was first published in 1956,  Our Daily Bread  has become the resource for which Our Daily Bread Ministries is best known. The daily devotional thoughts published in  Our Daily Bread  help readers spend time each day in God’s Word. This electronic edition of Our Daily Bread allows you to enjoy the same inspiring content found in the print edition of Our Daily Bread , but with many additional digital features: • 90 Digital Daily Devotionals • Includes Scripture Passages and Insights • Links to a Daily Bible Reading Plan • Links to Additional Topical Content Resources from Our Daily Bread Ministries • Our Daily Bread Author Biographies Our Daily Bread  is published and distributed worldwide in more than 40 languages by Our Daily Bread Ministries offices around the globe. Our Daily Bread Ministries also produces a variety of other Bible resources, which are available for the asking. Our Daily Bread  is distributed via print, large-print, radio, podcast, email, rss, and mobile. For social networking users, find  Our Daily Bread  on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. |
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An acclaimed, timely narrative of how people of faith have historically--up to the present day--worked against racial justice. And a call for urgent action by all Christians today in response. The Color of Compromise is both enlightening and compelling, telling a history we either ignore or just don't know. Equal parts painful and inspirational, it details how the American church has helped create and maintain racist ideas and practices. You will be guided in thinking through concrete solutions for improved race relations and a racially inclusive church. The Color of Compromise: Takes you on a historical, sociological, and religious journey: from America's early colonial days through slavery and the Civil WarCovers the tragedy of Jim Crow laws, the victories of the Civil Rights era, and the strides of today's Black Lives Matter movementReveals the cultural and institutional tables we have to flip in order to bring about meaningful integrationCharts a path forward to replace established patterns and systems of complicity with bold, courageous, immediate actionIs a perfect book for pastors and other faith leaders, students, non-students, book clubs, small group studies, history lovers, and all lifelong learners The Color of Compromise is not a call to shame or a platform to blame white evangelical Christians. It is a call from a place of love and desire to fight for a more racially unified church that no longer compromises what the Bible teaches about human dignity and equality. A call that challenges black and white Christians alike to standup now and begin implementing the concrete ways Tisby outlines, all for a more equitable and inclusive environment among God's people. Starting today. |
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Daily meditations taken from the works of an acclaimed novelist, essayist, and preacher who has articulated what he sees with a freshness and clarity and energy that hails our stultified imaginations. |
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Peu d'ouvrages ont eu une importance aussi décisive que le Han Fei Zi, car peu ont su décrire avec autant de précision l'art de gouverner, c'est-à-dire d'obtenir le pouvoir et, surtout, de le conserver. On rapproche souvent ce recueil des écrits de Han Fei et du Prince de Machiavel.Le Han Fei Zi, profondément imprégné de pensée taoïste, ne se réduit pas à une somme de trucs et de manoeuvres. Il constitue l'une des méditations les plus abouties sur la fonction monarchique. La chose la plus frappante, sur laquelle Han Fei ne cesse de revenir, est la solitude. Être au-dessus, c'est être seul. L'amitié, la camaraderie, les préférences deviennent impossibles, voire néfastes. Que cela soit un bien ou un mal n'est pas le problème de Han Fei : force lui est de le constater.Les chapitres du Han Fei Zi sélectionnés dans ce volume décrivent la conduite du " vrai roi " et mettent en garde contre les pièges qu'on peut lui tendre ou qu'il peut se tendre à lui-même. Les recommandations de Han Fei se fondent sur quatre principes qui articulent toute sa pensée politique : un vrai roi ne se montre pas ; un vrai roi n'agit pas ; ce qui gouverne, c'est la loi ; le vrai pouvoir ne se partage pas. |
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Parmi les milliers de personnes qui se tournent vers Rosemary Altea lorsqu'ils perdent un être cher, on compte des chefs d'État, des célébrités, mais aussi nombre d'hommes et de femmes ordinaires. Tous, sans exception, reconnaissent son extraordinaire capacité à nous transmettre à un moment douloureux de notre vie un message d'espoir. Chacun peut trouver en elle une source de réconfort et de sérénité.Les rencontres recueillies dans ce livre racontent des histoires exceptionnelles et émouvantes. Elles témoignent de la possibilité de maintenir un lien d'amour avec les défunts, un contact de lumière et d'harmonie. |
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« La médiumnité est un outil dont on peut se servir en bien ou en mal. Par définition, un véritable médium se doit d’être honnête. Sa mission consiste à tendre la main et soutenir l’être qui en formule le besoin. » Pont entre le monde terrestre et le monde invisible, le médium fascine autant qu’il est craint. Jade Devaux a écrit ce livre à la demande de ses guides, pour transmettre ce qu’ils lui ont enseigné. Par ce récit autobiographique, elle témoigne de la découverte et de l’acceptation de sa médiumnité, ainsi que des épreuves qui ont jalonné sa vie et l’ont fait grandir à la Lumière et dans l’Amour. Elle nous donne les clés pour reconnaître les différentes sortes d’entités et ne pas nous laisser abuser par celles qui sont malveillantes, tout en nous apprenant à communiquer avec celles qui ne demandent qu’à nous aider, nous guider. Laissez-vous entraîner à sa suite dans un monde dont elle vous révèle ici la beauté cachée. |
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Ancient Faith has produced a fresh update and redesign of a book cherished by a generation of seekers. Written in an accessible manner for the average lay person,  Orthodox Worship  offers insights into the Orthodox liturgy. Early Christians preserved a continuity of worship from the Old Covenant to the New, employing elements from the Jewish Temple liturgy, the synagogue liturgy, and the rituals of the Jewish home. The book shows how divinely revealed Old Testament worship is not only continued but also fulfilled in the Orthodox liturgy. A line-by-line explanation of the liturgy is included. |
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Turn your remarkable Adams’ Chart of History timeline into a versatile and integrated learning tool! Wanting to help students get a clearer understanding of history, educator Sebastian Adams created a timeline that would show a complete and visual record of discoveries, nations, inventions, and more from the creation of the world until 1871 when Adams’ timeline was originally finished. Now reprinted in its original, evolution-free large-format size, Adam’s Chart of History remains one of the most different and versatile teaching tools ever designed! Combine your timeline with this handy Adams’ Chart Teachers’ Manual and you can begin: Implementing great suggestions for teaching from the Timeline Integrating hands-on activities from the chart into your current educational programs in numerous areas of study Discovering strategies and tips utilizing Bloom’s Taxonomy characteristics (knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) Understanding not only a helpful overview of the timeline but also the countless additional features within its design which enhance learning Offering an array of essential discussion questions, activities, and tests, Adams’ Chart Teachers’ Manual is an easy-to-use, vital resource for educators in the home and in the classroom for learners of all ages! Turn your visual masterpiece of history into an educational tool you can use, continually reference, and enjoy for years to come! |
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May we exist like a lotus, / At home in the muddy water. / Thus we bow to life as it is. This verse is an important reminder, says Ezra Bayda, of what the spiritual life is truly about: the willingness to open ourselves to whatever life presents—no matter how messy or complicated. And through that willingness to be open, we can discover wisdom, compassion, and the genuine life we all want. In At Home in the Muddy Water , Bayda applies this simple Zen teaching to a range of everyday concerns—including relationships, trust, sexuality, and money—showing that everything we need to practice is right here before us, and that peace and fulfillment is available to everyone, right here, right now, no matter what their circumstances. |
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The New Testament is a Jewish book, and no part of it is more Jewish than the Gospel of Matthew. It tells the story of how God fulfilled His word to Israel and sent them His Messiah, who in turn carried out the work of redemption. The Gospel of Matthew was written to prove to the Jews that Jesus of  Nazareth is indeed the Christ, the fulfillment of their Scriptures. It contains the most thorough and organized presentation of Christ s teaching anywhere in Scripture. Thus the Gospel of Matthew is like the Christian Torah, the record of God's words and deeds through Christ. Matthew's Gospel also stresses the Church, since it is the true Israel, the holy remnant, whose message is to be taken to Jews (and Gentiles) everywhere. |
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In response to popular demand, Patrick Henry Reardon presents the first of three volumes exploring redemption and salvation through the lens of Scripture, patristics, and liturgics, as well as through history, philosophy, language, literature, and psychology. He brings all these perspectives together to show how the whole of Christ’s work—from Incarnation to Ascension—accomplishes the “at-one-ment” of God with man. |
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Part of The Faith Basics series, this Pocket Catholic Dictionary takes you on a brief tour through the rich language of the Catholic Church. It will build your word knowledge and help you to become literate in your faith. You’ll discover the power of the Church’s words and be able to communicate competently with a vigorous vocabulary. Isn’t that what language is all about? The Faith Basics series is about living life well. The booklets cover those topics of the faith that most directly relate to the practical Catholic. Written for the person spread a bit too thin, the booklets are easily readable, covering the fundamentals in few words, while both informing and inspiring busy people to understand and live the faith. Their convenient size makes them readily portable by purse or pocket. They are economically priced—ideal for distribution in evangelization efforts, RCIA classes, study groups, and outreach programs. |
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From her survey of more than a hundred eligible men, noted relationship author Michelle McKinney Hammond paints a realistic picture of what really attracts men to women and what to do with his attention once you've got it.... Men appreciate women who are open and honest (and smell nice!)Women who love the Lord radiate an inner beauty that is unequalled to any face cream sold on the Home Shopping NetworkMen really do notice the small details so take notice of how you present yourself in public.A clean, well-organized home tells a man that you have your life in order and are ready for commitment.Making your man feel like a priority in your life once you've captured his attention is crucial. |
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Aristides the Athenian (also Saint Aristides or Marcianus Aristides ) was a 2nd century Greek Christian author who is primarily known as the author of the Apology of Aristides . His feast day is August 31 in Roman Catholicism. Very little is known of Aristides, except for the introductory information given by Eusebius of Caesarea and Saint Jerome. According to their account, Aristides practiced philosophy in Athens, where he lived, prior to and after his conversion to Christianity. The Apology of Aristides is the oldest extant Christian apology since only a fragment of the older apology of Quadratus exists.c |
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Internationally renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer draws on her own history of abuse to show women how Christ's redeeming love heals emotional wounds and brings joy to life. Can a woman who has been deeply hurt by life's circumstances be healed, heart and soul? If she has been wounded by a man she loved and trusted, can she love and trust again? As a woman who endured years of abuse, abandonment, and betrayal by those closest to her, Joyce Meyer can answer with a resounding "yes!" Meyer's positivity comes from living her own journey, and from seeing so many women who don't believe they can fully overcome their pain--or even know where to begin--find the guidance they need in the life-changing wisdom of the Bible. Meyer's bestseller Beauty for Ashes told of her personal story of healing. Now, with the passage of more time, HEALING THE SOUL OF A WOMAN delves deeper into Joyce's story and the journey of healing for all women. Each chapter guides you through whatever obstacles may be holding you back to find your true destiny as God's beloved. God can heal all pain, and He wants to do this in you. Let HEALING THE SOUL OF A WOMAN be the first step toward the wonderful, joyful future God intends for you. |
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“ God and the Gay Christian is a game changer. Winsome, accessible, and carefully researched, every page is brought to life by the author’s clear love for Scripture and deep, persistent faith. With this book, Matthew Vines emerges as one of my generation’s most important Christian leaders, not only on matters of sexuality but also on what it means to follow Jesus with wisdom, humility, and grace.  Prepare to be challenged and enlightened, provoked and inspired. Read with an open heart and mind, and you are bound to be changed.” — Rachel Held Evans, author of A Year of Biblical Womanhood and Faith Unraveled As a young Christian man, Matthew Vines harbored the same basic hopes of most young people: to someday share his life with someone, to build a family of his own, to give and receive love. But when he realized he was gay, those hopes were called into question. The Bible, he’d been taught, condemned gay relationships.   Feeling the tension between his understanding of the Bible and the reality of his same-sex orientation, Vines devoted years of intensive research into what the Bible says about homosexuality. With care and precision, Vines asked questions such as:   • Do biblical teachings on the marriage covenant preclude same-sex marriage or not? • How should we apply the teachings of Jesus to the gay debate? • What does the story of Sodom and Gomorrah really say about human relationships? • Can celibacy be a calling when it is mandated, not chosen? • What did Paul have in mind when he warned against same-sex relations?   Unique in its affirmation of both an orthodox faith and sexual diversity, God and the Gay Christian is likely to spark heated debate, sincere soul searching, even widespread cultural change. Not only is it a compelling interpretation of key biblical texts about same-sex relations, it is also the story of a young man navigating relationships with his family, his hometown church, and the Christian church at large as he expresses what it means to be a faithful gay Christian. |
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Every twenty-something needs a little black book of secrets. Our twenties are filled with confusion, terrible jobs, anticipation, disappointment, cubicles, break-ups, transition, quarter-life crisis, loneliness, post-college what the heck, moderate success sandwiched  between complete failure. We need a worn and weathered guide stashed somewhere close by to help shed some light on this defining decade. That guide is this book. Expanded from the blog post "21 Secrets for Your 20s" that spread like Internet wildfire with nearly a million readers in 190 countries, 101 Secrets for Your Twenties will encourage, inspire, prompt a plethora of LOLs, and kick-start your life forward with its witty, honest, and hilarious wisdom-stuffed pearls to help you rock life in your twenties. This is the perfect gift for college graduation. Or the best Christmas present you can give to the 20-something in your life. For everyone and anyone who is struggling through becoming an adult ... You need 101 Secrets for Your Twenties. |
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A handbook for deliverance from demons and spiritual oppression . Frank Hammond explains the practical application of the ministry of deliverance, patterned after the ministry of Jesus Christ.  Frank Hammond presents information on such topics as: • How demons enter • When deliverance is needed • Seven steps in receiving & ministering deliverance • Seven steps in maintaining deliverance • Self deliverance • Demon manifestations • Binding and loosing • Practical advice for the deliverance minister • Answers to commonly asked questions, and more.  The Hammonds also present a categorized list of 53 Demonic Groupings, including various behavior patterns and addictions.  Testimonies of deliverance are presented throughout the book including Pride, Witchcraft, Nervousness, Stubborness, Defiance, Mental Illness and more.  With over 1 million copies in print worldwide, and translated into more than a dozen languages , Pigs in the Parlor remains the authoritative book on the subject of deliverance. |
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Live confidently. Believe expectantly. Embrace your victory! In this new and empowering devotional from New York Times bestselling author Victoria Osteen, you will be inspired to live boldly and courageously each day. Victoria provides you with refreshing insights that will give you the strength and power to press on and live your life to the fullest. She will show you how minor adjustments in your everyday life bring about major victories. When you discover how these changes in your attitude and actions elevate your life, you will live Fearless and Free . |
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Go beyond the ordinary and break out into the extraordinary life God designed for you through a mentality of abundance with help from #1 New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen! We all have a vision of our lives and ourselves. What does your picture look like? Do you see yourself rising higher, overcoming obstacles, and living an abundant life? Or do you have a picture of yourself struggling, defeated, addicted, overweight, and never getting good breaks? The pictures you allow in your mind will determine what kind of life you live. God's dream for your life is that you would be blessed in such a way that you could be a blessing to others. Dare to have a big vision for an abundant life, and trust God to bring it to pass. Through The Abundance Mind-Set , Joel can help you change your defeatist mind-set so that one day soon, instead of just having a dream, you'll be living the dream. Your vision will become reality. |
