The Longing Of The Heart

Author : Tarsicius J. van Bavel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : STANFORD:36105132883385

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The Longing of the Heart by Tarsicius J. van Bavel Pdf

Augustine often falls outside the scope of people that look for prayers among famous spiritual masters. Presumably this is caused by the absence of a monograph on prayer by his hand. However, anyone who knows his writings, also knows that the force of this inspiring man was based on prayer. Who else than the celebrated authority on Augustine, T.J. van Bavel (1923-2007), can introduce us to this dimension of Augustine. In this book he shows how this passionate North African combined the inner self, prayer, intellectual effort and pastoral dedication to a harmonious whole. His Confessions, confessions of sin and gratitude, are monumental and belong to our religious heritage. His Sermons about the Psalms formed the right moments to incite his faithful to a life of prayer. One will hardly find in his other writings and sermons texts that do not mention the theme of prayer. Much of his ideas have influenced greatly religious leaders of later times.

Author : Sheila Walsh
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781400204908

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The Longing in Me by Sheila Walsh Pdf

Do your desires have you going around in circles? You may be looking for fulfillment in all the wrong places. You vowed you’d never repeat the same mistakes—yet you find yourself right where you started. What is it that keeps drawing you back into the same old traps? The fact is, your longings are built from the blueprint of your needs: for protection, for love, for God. And those needs aren’t going anywhere. Sheila speaks candidly about the trials in her life, including the heartache of her first marriage, and intertwines her story with the biblical saga of King David. As both Sheila’s and David’s stories make clear, some cravings are misguided, but they all stem from the same hunger—and they will haunt you until that hunger gets satisfied properly. If you keep reaching out to the wrong people at the wrong times in your own life, The Longing in Me will help you understand that your cravings are not the problem. It’s where they lead you that makes all the difference.

Author : Joey O'Connor
Publisher : Joey O'Connor
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780983023005

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The Longing by Joey O'Connor Pdf

"Who am I?" You've probably wondered this at some point in your life. But have you ever stopped to consider you may be asking the wrong question?It's not about who you are, it's about whose you are.Whether it's the first day of kindgergarten or the first day on a new job, the issue remains the same. It doesn't matter if you are six or sixty. The need to define your identity will never go away. This is the longing.In this insightful book, Joey O'Connor will lead you to discover the deepest truth of who you are. Written with clarity, passion and guidance, The Longing will help you establish your identity in the relentless love of God. Whatever your age, whatever your circumstance, this book will touch your heart. After you're through, you'll see yourself, others and even God in a whole new light.

Author : Niloofar Haeri
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781503614253

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Say What Your Longing Heart Desires by Niloofar Haeri Pdf

Following the 1979 revolution, the Iranian government set out to Islamize society. Muslim piety had to be visible, in personal appearance and in action. Iranians were told to pray, fast, and attend mosques to be true Muslims. The revolution turned questions of what it means to be a true Muslim into a matter of public debate, taken up widely outside the exclusive realm of male clerics and intellectuals. Say What Your Longing Heart Desires offers an elegant ethnography of these debates among a group of educated, middle-class women whose voices are often muted in studies of Islam. Niloofar Haeri follows them in their daily lives as they engage with the classical poetry of Rumi, Hafez, and Saadi, illuminating a long-standing mutual inspiration between prayer and poetry. She recounts how different forms of prayer may transform into dialogues with God, and, in turn, Haeri illuminates the ways in which believers draw on prayer and ritual acts as the emotional and intellectual material through which they think, deliberate, and debate.

Author : William Cooney
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780761866961

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The Wild Longing of the Human Heart by William Cooney Pdf

The search for happiness has been an enduring quest for us all. The greatest minds from history--Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Rousseau, Kant, Mill, Gandhi, Einstein and many others—all confirm that happiness is the one thing we all crave after. The Wild Longing of the Human Heart is divided into two parts. Part one examines the brief history of happiness which has not always meant exactly the same thing to all cultures and individuals, and then moves on to summarize the latest information from the areas of brain science as well as the field of positive psychology. Part two proposes that it is not happiness (in the psycho-physiological sense of something like tranquility) which is the true goal of human living. Rather, the true goal of the “wild longing” is a meaningful life, guided by the search for truth, beauty and goodness.

Author : Beverly Lewis
Publisher : Bethany House
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441202352

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The Parting (The Courtship of Nellie Fisher Book #1) by Beverly Lewis Pdf

NY Times bestselling author's new series chronicling the separation of families during the New Order/Old Order split in the Amish community in Lancaster County, PA.

Author : Sue Monk Kidd
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780698408197

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The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd Pdf

“An extraordinary novel . . . a triumph of insight and storytelling.” —Associated Press “A true masterpiece.” —Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny, from the celebrated number one New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings In her mesmerizing fourth work of fiction, Sue Monk Kidd takes an audacious approach to history and brings her acclaimed narrative gifts to imagine the story of a young woman named Ana. Raised in a wealthy family with ties to the ruler of Galilee, she is rebellious and ambitious, with a brilliant mind and a daring spirit. She engages in furtive scholarly pursuits and writes narratives about neglected and silenced women. Ana is expected to marry an older widower, a prospect that horrifies her. An encounter with eighteen-year-old Jesus changes everything. Their marriage evolves with love and conflict, humor and pathos in Nazareth, where Ana makes a home with Jesus, his brothers, and their mother, Mary. Ana's pent-up longings intensify amid the turbulent resistance to Rome's occupation of Israel, partially led by her brother, Judas. She is sustained by her fearless aunt Yaltha, who harbors a compelling secret. When Ana commits a brazen act that puts her in peril, she flees to Alexandria, where startling revelations and greater dangers unfold, and she finds refuge in unexpected surroundings. Ana determines her fate during a stunning convergence of events considered among the most impactful in human history. Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus's life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman's bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.

Author : Peter Kreeft
Publisher : Ignatius Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780898702286

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Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing by Peter Kreeft Pdf

A major book on the subject of heaven, this expanded edition examines the hunger for heaven that is so strong in all of us. Fascinating and upbeat, Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing thoroughly explores the psychological and theological dimensions of this search for total joy and for the ultimate reality that grounds it.

Author : Julianna Joy Klassen
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1490861858

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Adventures of Heart Longing by Julianna Joy Klassen Pdf

Heart did not understand. How could he say she was dirty? She was wearing her best dress-the one with the pretty little blue flowers all over it. And she had carefully dusted off her new black sneakers. Heart hung her head, her eyes sweeping down over herself. She was hurt, mystified, and then horrified! Where the light from Word struck her clothes, it showed how dirty they really were and even had holes. When his light touched her fruit, it appeared brown and spoiled, emitting an unpleasant smell. Word slowly closed the heavy gate. Wiping the tears from her eyes and biting her lip to keep it from trembling, Heart turned and walked over to a nearby tree. She could hold back no longer. Dumping her spoiled, worthless fruit on the ground, she burst out sobbing. What could have gone wrong? She had tried so hard! Never had she expected to fail so miserably.

Author : Kyle Chayka
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781635572117

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The Longing for Less by Kyle Chayka Pdf

The New Yorker staff writer and Filterworld author Kyle Chayka examines the deep roots-and untapped possibilities-of our newfound, all-consuming drive to reduce. “Less is more”: Everywhere we hear the mantra. Marie Kondo and other decluttering gurus promise that shedding our stuff will solve our problems. We commit to cleanse diets and strive for inbox zero. Amid the frantic pace and distraction of everyday life, we covet silence-and airy, Instagrammable spaces in which to enjoy it. The popular term for this brand of upscale austerity, “minimalism,” has mostly come to stand for things to buy and consume. But minimalism has richer, deeper, and altogether more valuable gifts to offer. In The Longing for Less, one of our sharpest cultural critics delves beneath the glossy surface of minimalist trends, seeking better ways to claim the time and space we crave. Kyle Chayka's search leads him to the philosophical and spiritual origins of minimalism, and to the stories of artists such as Agnes Martin and Donald Judd; composers such as John Cage and Julius Eastman; architects and designers; visionaries and misfits. As Chayka looks anew at their extraordinary lives and explores the places where they worked-from Manhattan lofts to the Texas high desert and the back alleys of Kyoto-he reminds us that what we most require is presence, not absence. The result is an elegant synthesis of our minimalist desires and our profound emotional needs. With a new afterword by the author.

Author : Christopher West
Publisher : Image
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307987136

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Fill These Hearts by Christopher West Pdf

The author of the Catholic best-seller, Theology of the Body Explained, examines the vital powers of the body, sexuality and spirituality that compel life pursuits, drawing on lessons from classical and contemporary disciplines including the Christian mystical tradition to challenge beliefs about Christianity's sexual oppressiveness while linking erotic impulses to a spiritual need for God.

Author : James Bryan Smith
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830889280

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The Magnificent Story by James Bryan Smith Pdf

We are story-making people. We love reading stories—and we love hearing the personal stories of others. We need stories, or narratives, to make sense of our world. And those stories shape our lives. What is the story you have been told about the gospel? About God? About the Christian life? About Jesus? About the cross? About yourself? About heaven? Your answers to these questions will form a story that will determine how your life will go. The answers reveal your ability to trust, to love, to hope—and even your capacity for joy. Any story worth giving the power to shape our lives must pass a simple test: Is it beautiful, good, and true? If it is, then it is a magnificent story—and that is where transformation takes place. From James Bryan Smith, author of the bestselling book The Good and Beautiful God, comes this spiritual formation resource meant to help both individuals and groups understand the magnificent story of Christ in their lives. The field-tested material within includes spiritual practices at the end of each chapter and a group discussion guide. Uncover the true story of beauty, goodness, and truth that will satisfy the ultimate longings of your heart.

Author : Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : Songs (High voice) with piano
ISBN : UVA:X030331663

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None But the Longing Heart by Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky Pdf

Author : Kate Motaung
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 162707662X

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A Place to Land by Kate Motaung Pdf

A Place to Land is a globe-spanning memoir that wrestles with the question, "Where is my home?" Through Kate Motaung's experiences, you'll realize that you are "home" only in the arms of Jesus.

Author : Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
Publisher : The Golden Sufi Center
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781890350345

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Fragments of a Love Story by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee Pdf

The mystical path is the most intoxicating and paradoxical, difficult, and even dangerous journey one can ever take. Fragments of a Love Story is a series of personal writings describing the passionate love, heartache, and confusion that belong to this journey. In particular Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee explores what for him is a central paradox: what belongs to the individual, the "I" who makes the journey, and what belongs to God. Whose journey really is it? He discusses this primary mystical question from his own experiences of 40 years travelling the mystical path within the context of the Sufi tradition. Some of these passages are very personal, heartfelt, full of contradictions and difficulties he has experienced. Other passages are more objective, more detached, placing his experiences and questions clearly within this ancient mystical tradition. In this way he shows how the Sufi path is lived today by a contemporary mystic. Fragments of a Love Story takes the reader beneath the surface into the heart of the mystical relationship with the Divine, which for the Sufi is the relationship of lover and Beloved. He describes how this secret love affair is within the heart of each of us, waiting to come alive, unique to each of us, and yet how confusing it can be, especially for our rational Western consciousness.This book is about the story of the soul and the passion that exists within the core of our being, and how demanding and difficult it is to live this love affair. But it also describes the beauty, wonder, and power of the divine love that awakens within the heart -- a love that is within each of us. Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee is a Sufi teacher and author, and these writings come from his own experience of the Sufi path.