Growing In Love And Wisdom

Author : Susan J. Stabile
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199862740

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Growing in Love and Wisdom by Susan J. Stabile Pdf

Although raised Roman Catholic, Susan Stabile was ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun and devoted 20 years of her life to practicing Buddhism before returning to Catholicism in 2001. In Growing in Love and Wisdom, she draws on this unique dual perspective to explore the value of interreligious dialogue, the spiritual dynamics that operate across faith traditions, and how Buddhist meditation practices can deepen Christian prayer. She begins by examining the values and principles shared by the two faiths and shows that both traditions seek to effect a fundamental transformation in the lives of believers. Both stress the need for experiences with deep emotional resonance that goes beyond the level of concepts to touch the heart. The center of the book offers 15 Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practices, adapted for Christian use. Stabile provides clear instructions on how to do these meditations and helpful commentary on each, explaining its purpose and the relation between the Buddhist original and her Christian adaptation of it. Throughout, she highlights the many remarkably close parallels between the teachings of Jesus and the Buddha. The meditations offered in this unusual book will be extremely useful to thoughtful Christians, to those responsible for giving spiritual direction, and also to Buddhist sympathizers who will be intrigued and pleased to see familiar contemplations handled so skillfully by a former Buddhist practitioner who has gratefully learned so much from her former religion and now introduces the riches of that tradition to her fellow Christians.

Author : Elizabeth George
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736931090

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Growing in Wisdom and Faith by Elizabeth George Pdf

Where can women get the wisdom that will help them make the right choices in the many decisions of life? How can they develop a faith that won't waver or crumble when they're overwhelmed by life's trials and temptations? The book of James answers these questions and more and provides practical guidance on many issues that affect Christian women daily, such as: persevering through life's troubles putting on a heart of patience planning the future with God in mind An encouraging resource for women who yearn to experience real spiritual growth!

Author : Joanna Guest
Publisher : Celadon Books
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-07
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781250207784

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Folded Wisdom by Joanna Guest Pdf

Folded Wisdom is an inspirational testament to the depth of a father’s love for his children, and an intimate look into beautiful, raw, human communication. Within the pages of this book, Joanna Guest shares the insightful notes her father drew for her and her brother Theo every day for nearly 15 years. For her entire childhood, Joanna’s father, Bob, had a ritual: wake up at dawn, walk the dog, and sit down at the kitchen table with a blank pad of paper and plenty of colored markers to craft notes for his two children. Over the years, word games and puzzles for five-year-olds morphed into thoughtful guidance and reflections for his teenagers approaching adulthood. Now, with more than 3,500 of her father’s colorful notes in hand, Joanna has decided that the lessons tucked inside are worth sharing. Folded Wisdom highlights the collection of Bob’s notes, telling a story filled with universal values that encourages meaningful self-reflection – about how we all face successes and failures; express happiness and sadness; and communicate frustration, praise, and love to one another. Heartfelt and full of possibility for the future, a father’s folded notes and drawings are timeless reminders of love.

Author : Saint Louis de Montfort,Aeterna Press
Publisher : Aeterna Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Love of Eternal Wisdom by Saint Louis de Montfort,Aeterna Press Pdf

O divine Wisdom, Lord of heaven and earth, I humbly beg pardon for my audacity in attempting to speak of your perfections, ignorant and sinful as I am. I beg you not to consider the darkness of my mind or the uncleanness of my lips unless it be to take them away with a glance of your eyes and a breath of your mouth. Aeterna Press

Author : Maureen Conroy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1985-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0871932636

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Growing in Love and Freedom by Maureen Conroy Pdf

Author : Marcus Tullius Cicero
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-29
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781400880393

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How to Grow Old by Marcus Tullius Cicero Pdf

Timeless wisdom on growing old gracefully from one of ancient Rome's greatest philosophers Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all—and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was. Filled with timeless wisdom and practical guidance, Cicero's brief, charming classic—written in 44 BC and originally titled On Old Age—has delighted and inspired readers, from Saint Augustine to Thomas Jefferson, for more than two thousand years. Presented here in a lively new translation with an informative new introduction and the original Latin on facing pages, the book directly addresses the greatest fears of growing older and persuasively argues why these worries are greatly exaggerated—or altogether mistaken. Montaigne said Cicero's book "gives one an appetite for growing old." The American founding father John Adams read it repeatedly in his later years. And today its lessons are more relevant than ever in a world obsessed with the futile pursuit of youth.

Author : Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, MSW, MA, BCC
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781580238328

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Jewish Wisdom for Growing Older by Rabbi Dayle A. Friedman, MSW, MA, BCC Pdf

Offers inspiration and guidance to help you make greater meaning and flourish amid the challenges of aging. It taps ancient Jewish wisdom for values, tools and precedents to frame new callings and beginnings, shifting family roles, and experiences of illness and death. For seekers of all faiths; for personal use and caregiving settings.

Author : Rod Garner
Publisher : SPCK
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780281068944

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How To Be Wise by Rod Garner Pdf

How to be Wise opens with an unexpectedly entertaining survey of the philosophical and religious roots of wisdom, before focusing on the brooding text of Ecclesiastes. Illumination of a more uplifting kind is then found in the sublime language of the Prologue of St John's Gospel, and the life and letters of St Paul. The second part of the book turns intriguingly to a number of less obvious topics. The author considers what it means to be a serious reader and how literature can enable us to discover more about ourselves; he probes the spiritual dimension of music and its power to speak to deep human longings; he offers valuable insights into the significance of the human emotions in relation to our wellbeing and moral imagination and, finally, a personal testimony to the place and significance of silence in matters of faith and our human journey.

Author : Emanuel Swedenborg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Marriage
ISBN : CUB:U183026591655

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The Delights of Wisdom Pertaining to Conjugial Love by Emanuel Swedenborg Pdf

Author : Joyce Vissell,Barry Vissell
Publisher : Conari Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1999-05-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1573241555

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The Heart's Wisdom by Joyce Vissell,Barry Vissell Pdf

An exploration of relationships examines the process of finding a life partner, the fear of intimacy, growing beyond jealousy and blame, and healing a blocked sexual relationship

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307562067

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Battling Unbelief by John Piper Pdf

Pastor John Piper shows how to sever the clinging roots of sin that ensnare us, including anxiety, pride, shame, impatience, covetousness, bitterness, despondency, and lust in Battling Unbelief. When faith flickers, stoke the fire. No one sins out of duty. We sin because it offers some promise of happiness. That promise enslaves us, until we believe that God is more desirable than life itself (Psalm 63:3). Only the power of God’s superior promises in the gospel can emancipate our hearts from servitude to the shallow promises and fleeting pleasures of sin. Delighting in the bounty of God’s glorious gospel promises will free us for a less sin-encumbered life, to the glory of Christ. Rooted in solid biblical reflection, this book aims to help guide you through the battles to the joys of victory by the power of the gospel and its superior pleasure.

Author : Aaron Smith,Jennifer Smith
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310355359

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Marriage After God by Aaron Smith,Jennifer Smith Pdf

What if God has purposed your marriage for something so much more than "happily ever after?" Since the very beginning, God's design for marriage has been for husbands and wives to be ambassadors of holy love to a hurting world. Still, too many couples stop short at happy and wonder why they feel unsatisfied. Rather than "you and me against the world," God calls each couple to the rich and meaningful mission of "you and me for the world." In Marriage After God, Aaron and Jennifer Smith, popular marriage bloggers at HusbandRevolution.com and UnveiledWife.com, transparently share their own journey of turning a marriage in crisis into a marriage built on Christ's redemptive love. With fresh biblical insight and intimate stories of their own struggles and victories, this book will guide you toward a God-centered, ministry-minded, and thriving marriage. Throughout Marriage After God, you'll learn to: Discover the signature marks of a marriage after God Find principles for building an unshakable marriage foundation Let God's story take the lead in your love story Recognize the tools God has already equipped you with for a missional life together Filled with timeless wisdom, this thorough and practical book will empower you and your spouse to dream, decide, and do as you step hand in hand into God's ultimate purpose for your marriage. God has created your remarkable, romantic, and redemptive relationship to be a powerful light to a dark and hurting world. Let Marriage After God be your invitation to marriage as God intended--a life-saving, hope-inspiring, and transforming force of God's love. Praise for Marriage After God: "This book is an incredible resource for anyone trying to grow or step into a healthier and more life-giving marriage. Aaron and Jen pull no punches; are honest, raw, and authentic; and show that a marriage in pursuit of Jesus can change the world." --Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author of Jesus > Religion "There is a short list of books I'm stashing away for my three small kiddos to read when they are older--Marriage After God is one of them. Dear couples of the world, you have picked up a treasure! This book will give you clear direction to live out God's will for your marriage. There is no greater gift you can give yourselves than to run after Him together. Marriage After God will show you how!" --Lara Casey, author of Cultivate and Make It Happen

Author : New Church gen. confer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:555010565

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The Intellectual repository for the New Church. (July/Sept. 1817). [Continued as] The Intellectual repository and New Jerusalem magazine. Enlarged ser., vol.1-28 by New Church gen. confer Pdf

Author : Alon Goshen-Gottstein
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-08-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532659249

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Sharing Wisdom by Alon Goshen-Gottstein Pdf

The essays collected here, prepared by a think tank of the Elijah Interfaith Academy, explore the challenges associated with sharing wisdom—learning, teachings, messages for good living. How should religions go about sharing their wisdom? These chapters, representing six faith tradition (Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist), explore what wisdom means in each of these traditions; why and how it should be shared, internally and externally; and the role of love and forgiveness in sharing. This book offers a theory that can enrich ongoing encounters between members of faith traditions by suggesting a tradition-based practice of sharing wisdom, while preserving the integrity of the teaching and respecting the identity of anyone with whom wisdom is shared. Contributors: Pal Ahluwalia, Timothy Gianotti, Alon Goshen-Gottstein, Sallie B. King, Anantanand Rambachan, Meir Sendor, Miroslav Volf

Author : Carolyn Temsi,Caro Handley
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Interpersonal relations
ISBN : 9780671036478

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Love Wisdom by Carolyn Temsi,Caro Handley Pdf

This completely unique and addictive handbook magically provides immediate answers to questions about love and life.