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Author : Naomi Rhode
Publisher : Nashville, Tenn. : T. Nelson
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0840774591
Author : Umberto Saba
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1482750686
Diamonds are precious and highly desirable. Wealthy people pay anything to own them because of their inherent quality that delights and will one day exalt them. But diamonds are the result of heavy pressure, intense heat and long periods of time. These are the three and only factors that give value to anything that can be turned into something precious. Only on that condition it will capture the heart and mind of its admirers. That admiration is the reward for the pain endured. Many do not know that diamonds are made out of common timber that over long periods of time are turned into coal and then into crystal clear, costly and brilliant gems. If put in the fire, they burn like timber and coal, which proves that they are made of carbon. Maybe you are getting the message. If you are made of "common timber," and have the potential of being turned into a precious "diamond," you will know heavy pressures and intense heat over a long period of time. Material diamonds last only a relatively short time, but spiritual "diamonds" last for eternity. The first are admired for a short time, but you will be admired for ever, if you submit to God's refining process. It is a choice with eternal results you make. Hence, choose carefully. Follow the guidelines laid out in this book and let the Divine Craftsman fulfil His dream on you. You had better believe you will have everything to gain - forever.
Author : C.J.S. Hayward
Publisher : C.J.S. Hayward
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780557346509
This book is a paean of the glory of God: a doxology, containing many of C.J.S. Hayward's recent works of Eastern Orthodox Christian theology. The works are varied, but illuminated by common themes, chief among them the Sermon on the Mount and the Bible and Philokalia and their practical and poignant in spirituality in hard times and global economic (and political) crisis. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: C.J.S. (Jonathan) Hayward wears many hats: author, philosopher, theologian, artist, poet, wayfarer, philologist, inventor, web guru, teacher. He is an Eastern Orthodox Christian, has lived in the U.S., Malaysia, England, and France, and holds master's degrees bridging math and computers (UIUC), and philosophy and theology (Cambridge). He has websites at JonathansCorner.com and CJSHayward.com.
Author : Kay N. Jansen
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-29
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798890277855
About the Book Rehearsing the Wonders of God (In MY Life) is a story about a poor abused girl, an unbeliever whose life changed dramatically into a life lived intentionally conscious of God's involvement in it, coupled with a deep desire to know Him more intimately. You will marvel at how ordinary Kay's life was and how extraordinary it became. You'll discover the marvelous wonders God performed to accomplish His purposes by bringing strangers together often by supernatural means. God never stops working in our lives. In the Bible (that ancient book), events are detailed in the historical ways He revealed Himself to His creation, and to help persons find their purpose in their generation, but here you will hear testimonials from a living author. The miracles are current and authentic. The story is not just a "chatty account" of Kay's adventures but is a living witness of present words and deeds of Jesus Christ living in and through her to touch others' lives and to bring tremendous blessings to her own life. What Kay experienced, you can too, for God is "no respecter of persons." About the Author Kay N. Jansen’s most treasured hobby is her almost insatiable desire to learn. She is an avid reader; she enjoys all sorts of genres, some for leisure, some for knowledge and wisdom, and also for self-help. Though reared in a poor household, Kay was blessed to live only two blocks from a public library! Book rental was free as long as the book was returned on time. She has a nice soprano singing voice and belonged to two choral groups, with whom she went twice a week to inspire and entertain the folks in nursing/rehabilitation homes. In her future, Kay looks forward to spending quality time with her six adult children, her thirteen grandkids, and her eight great-grandkids, fourteen more counting in-laws and bonus step-grandchildren. Kay is the only living member of her childhood family but will be blessed to spend eternity catching up with them. She’s earned two Master's degrees: Master of Theology in Biblical Studies and Master of Ministry in Christian Counseling, neither from which she benefitted professionally but both of which she benefits from daily as she interacts with people God sends her way!
Author : Darlene Sala
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1628366540
"More precious than diamonds" is how God views His daughters--and how popular author Darlene Sala wants you to see yourself. These long-form devotions--always affirming and occasionally challenging--will remind you of the value God places on all people, but especially women; point you to the resources God offers for women; and urge you, as valuable in God's sight, to live your life to its fullest potential. Darlene Sala's previous books have sold a half million copies--find out why women so appreciate her inspiring message in More Precious Than Diamonds.
Author : Ashanti Wilson
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664244665
With statistics showing that over 50% of women experience or are experiencing low-self esteem, low self-worth, or not being good enough More than Rubies is created to remind women of who they are in Christ. Women will feel empowered, confident, and reassured in who God created them to be after reading More than Rubies.
Author : David Wilkinson
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781789740622
This is a journey through the Bible, which is an exploratory walk rather than a motorway dash. The large number and diversity of biblical passages dealing with the theme of creation underlines its central importance to the biblical message. As a theologian (whose focus is the Bible) and as an eminent astrophysicist (whose subject is the visible universe) David Wilkinson is well placed to try to capture some of the richness of the biblical portrayal of creation. The key to this portrait, believes David Wilkinson, is to see Father, Son, and Spirit in the beginning, the sustaining, and the new beginning of creation, giving life and love in a generosity beyond our imaginings.
Author : William Petersen,Ardythe Petersen
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 697 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414331409
The Complete Book of Hymns brings to life the stories behind more than 600 hymns and worship songs. With background on the composer, the inspiration behind the lyrics, scriptural references for devotional consideration, and a sampling of the song lyrics, this book brings forth the message of these great songs of the faith like never before!
Author : Edward Castronova
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780226096315
From EverQuest to World of Warcraft, online games have evolved from the exclusive domain of computer geeks into an extraordinarily lucrative staple of the entertainment industry. People of all ages and from all walks of life now spend thousands of hours—and dollars—partaking in this popular new brand of escapism. But the line between fantasy and reality is starting to blur. Players have created virtual societies with governments and economies of their own whose currencies now trade against the dollar on eBay at rates higher than the yen. And the players who inhabit these synthetic worlds are starting to spend more time online than at their day jobs. In Synthetic Worlds, Edward Castronova offers the first comprehensive look at the online game industry, exploring its implications for business and culture alike. He starts with the players, giving us a revealing look into the everyday lives of the gamers—outlining what they do in their synthetic worlds and why. He then describes the economies inside these worlds to show how they might dramatically affect real world financial systems, from potential disruptions of markets to new business horizons. Ultimately, he explores the long-term social consequences of online games: If players can inhabit worlds that are more alluring and gratifying than reality, then how can the real world ever compete? Will a day ever come when we spend more time in these synthetic worlds than in our own? Or even more startling, will a day ever come when such questions no longer sound alarmist but instead seem obsolete? With more than ten million active players worldwide—and with Microsoft and Sony pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into video game development—online games have become too big to ignore. Synthetic Worlds spearheads our efforts to come to terms with this virtual reality and its concrete effects. “Illuminating. . . . Castronova’s analysis of the economics of fun is intriguing. Virtual-world economies are designed to make the resulting game interesting and enjoyable for their inhabitants. Many games follow a rags-to-riches storyline, for example. But how can all the players end up in the top 10%? Simple: the upwardly mobile human players need only be a subset of the world's population. An underclass of computer-controlled 'bot' citizens, meanwhile, stays poor forever. Mr. Castronova explains all this with clarity, wit, and a merciful lack of academic jargon.”—The Economist “Synthetic Worlds is a surprisingly profound book about the social, political, and economic issues arising from the emergence of vast multiplayer games on the Internet. What Castronova has realized is that these games, where players contribute considerable labor in exchange for things they value, are not merely like real economies, they are real economies, displaying inflation, fraud, Chinese sweatshops, and some surprising in-game innovations.”—Tim Harford, Chronicle of Higher Education
Author : Alan Shelton M.D. M.P.H.
Publisher : Balboa Press
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781982210502
Do you dread going to work? Have you become so weary and depleted you can’t wait until the end of your shift? Have expanded regulations and limited resources dashed your dreams of caring for the people you serve? Have you lost the joy you once experienced in your job? If so, you are not alone. Burnout is an enormous problem for those in the helping professions. Author Dr. Alan Shelton knows the pain of burnout. He’s struggled through those dark feelings himself. As Clinical Director of the Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, Shelton now oversees a large ambulatory clinic which offers multiple services while seeing his own patients. Not long ago, however, burnout nearly sidelined him. Then a remarkable meeting with a Native Healer gave him surprising insight into his situation. Instead of resigning or changing professions, Shelton found a way to recover his passion for his work and use his new creative energy to address issues. Life Beyond Burnout traces Dr. Shelton’s journey from a depressed, hopeless, and encumbered physician to an energetic, creative, and enthusiastic caregiver. In this self-help book, Shelton shares the secrets he discovered while finding his way back. Whatever you do, if it involves helping people, you know how difficult it is to keep giving, day after day. But by rediscovering and growing your inner life, you can recover the joy and excitement you felt when you first began your career.
Author : Lola Mattison
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781647017477
How do you recover from losing your identifying dream? This is the true story of a life lived in the valley of trouble—loss, disappointment, and despair—and the door of hope leading to redemption.
Author : R. O. Palmer
Publisher : R.O. Palmer
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781589399440
Queen of Diamonds is the story of Ngoc Soan, a flamboyant Vietnamese gambler and businesswoman who has overcome gender barriers, racial discrimination and war wounds to build a thriving Philadelphia diamond company. When she discovers that wealth alone doesn't bring happiness, she pursues her dream - lowering diamond prices for the masses. With the De Beers diamond cartel in control of the world supply, Ngoc defies the cartel in her quest for a revolutionary mining discovery - a discovery that De Beers will do anything to suppress. A sinister Russian, a brilliant geologist, a rival tycoon and Ngoc's ambitious niece complicate Ngoc's risky bid to bypass the cartel. Enter Paul Weeks, master of surveillance and disguise, who sells Ngoc the secret mining specifications. In the process, he uncovers Ngoc's own painful secret, opening new possibilities for the Queen of Diamonds."
Author : Sharon L. Dean
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-29
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780813043579
In recent years Constance Fenimore Woolson (1840-1894) has been fictionalized at least three times, perhaps most notably in Colm Tóibín's award-winning work The Master, a novelization of the life of Woolson's close friend Henry James. But Woolson was a literary star in her own right, publishing in the premier magazines of her day. She penned critically acclaimed novels, short stories, and poetry until her mysterious death in Venice at age fifty-three. Sharon Dean has recompiled, dated, and, in many cases, physically reassembled all of Woolson’s extant correspondence from nearly forty sources. Dean's painstaking work presents the fullest picture we have of Woolson and functions as an important corrective to the fictional portrayals. In these letters one finds rich personal detail alongside ruminations on contemporary political and social conditions. A trenchant critic of the customs and mores of her age, Woolson, in her letters, offers a nuanced perspective on life as a woman and as a writer in the nineteenth century.
Author : Ralph K. Rego
Publisher : Author House
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781449078928
Love is such a beautiful word, Love can give us many feelings, Joy Sorrow, Happiness, Pain, and Laughter You can express your love to different people in different ways. The love you have for your mother, father, brothers, and sisters, etc will be different to the love you experience with that very special someone or lover in your life. You experience the real feeling when you express love to someone special, and this love can take you right thru to the end of your journey called life, but this same love may not have a happy ending, you can lose your love at anytime. If you have fallen in love when you were a child, or in the beginning of your youth, and maybe find that same love after many many years. Then you will feel pure joy and happiness that is true love As you read these poems THE BEAUTY OF LOVE. It will touch your heart and your soul you will come to realize that the author actually found his love after 30 years .He has found his childhood sweetheart He is assured that this love will take him till the end of life's beautiful journey, and he believes that she will always be by his side
Author : Janelle Gray
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-29
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781496959348
Janelle was eleven years old when she wrote her first poem as part of a sixth-grade writing assignment. Many were moved by her heartfelt poem about the loss of her brother, and their praise inspired her to continue writing. Journal entries and short stories followed. Many of these appear in Mosaic. Through poems that she describes as candid conversations, Mosaic will show her growth as a person and as a writer from ages eleven to twenty-seven. The book matures as I mature, she says.
