Wrestling the Word

Wrestling the Word
Author: Carolyn J. Sharp
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2010-11-17
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611640792

This lively book for introductory Old Testament classes offers an appealing illustration of how faith and academic study can work together, motivating and equipping Christian believers to turn to the Old Testament as a profound resource for their daily negotiations of faith, identity, and culture. Throughout, Carolyn J. Sharp focuses on the basic fundamentals that are a necessary part of every student's education.

Wrestling the Word

Wrestling the Word
Author: Carolyn J. Sharp
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0664230679

"With this volume, Carolyn Sharp takes her stand as an exceptional `repairer of the breach' that many perceive between biblical scholarship and the life of faith. Her engaging, judicious, and balanced assessment of current issues in biblical scholarship coupled with her reflections about their significance for the church and the world promise to inspire and challenge every reader---lay reader and biblical scholar alike."---Christine Roy Yoder, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia "In this volume, Carolyn Sharp exposes the cultural and theological assumptions of the very act of reading the Bible. She calls on readers to see the different ways that scholars read the biblical text in this postmodern world and to experiment with these different ways to read. Students would be well served to wrestle with this book."---Beth LaNeel Tanner, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, New Brunswick Theological Seminary "This is a smart, brave, and bold book, and here is a teacher and writer whom I trust implicitly."---Brent A. Strawn, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University "This is no ordinary introduction to the Bible or to critical methods. Rather, Sharp engages us in a conversation about what it is to read the Bible in our various social, ecclesial, and ideological locations."---Ellen F. Davis, Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology, Duke Divinity School

Wrestling with the Word

Wrestling with the Word
Author: Thomas Murray Richmond
Publisher: Parson's Porch Books
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2018-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781949888010

On a Tuesday morning, Robert came into my office and said, "After hearing your sermon this week, I've decided to quit my job." Those words scared the bejeebers out of me. He had a wife and two kids, a mortgage, and other bills to pay! I could not think of what hair-brained thing I might have said that brought him to this conclusion. The sermon I had preached on Sunday was not about work, or jobs, or anything else that might lead anyone to decide that they needed to hand in their resignation. I asked him, "Why?" He told me. "You said in your sermon, 'If you had a million dollars, what would you do differently with your life?' Then you said, 'Why are you waiting for the money? If it is the right thing to do, then you go ahead and do it." As soon as you asked that question, the first thing that popped into my mind was, 'I would quit my job.' That made me realize how much I hated my job, and I decided right then and there that I was going to quit as soon as possible." I was relieved that he was not going to just up and quit that day. He had spent Monday developing a plan with his wife, which included finding another job before he quit his current one. However, he was determined to find a different job. I was so scared when Robert told me he was quitting his job; the idea that someone might take what I said so seriously they that would change their life, frightened me. What if I was wrong? What if they acted on what I said, and it turned out to be a terrible mistake? On the other hand, isn't the point of preaching to change lives? Read this book at your own risk; it may change your life!

No Is a Four-Letter Word

No Is a Four-Letter Word
Author: Chris Jericho
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2017-08-29
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0306825066

New York Times bestselling author and six-time WWE champion Chris Jericho shares 20 of his most valuable lessons for achieving your goals and living the life you want. Chris Jericho has known what he wanted out of life since he was a teenager: to be a pro wrestler and to be in a rock 'n' roll band. Most of his high school friends felt that he lacked the tools necessary to get into either, but Chris believed in himself. With the wise words of Master Yoda echoing through his head ("Do or do not. There is no try."), he made it happen. As a result, Chris has spent a lifetime doing instead of merely trying, managing to achieve his dreams while learning dozens of invaluable lessons along the way. No Is a Four-Letter Word distills more than two decades of showbiz wisdom and advice into twenty easy-to-carry chapters, including: Developing a strong work ethic thanks to WWE chairman Vince McMahon, Remembering to always look like a star from Gene Simmons of KISS, Learning to let it go when the America's Funniest Home Videos hosting gig goes to his rival, Adopting a sense of perpetual reinvention from the late David Bowie, Making sure to sell himself like his NHL-legend father Ted Irvine taught him, and Going the extra mile to meet Keith Richards (with an assist from Jimmy Fallon). Now, in the hopes that those same principles might help and inspire his legions of fans, Chris has decided to share them while recounting the fantastic and hilarious stories that led to the birth of these rules. The result is a fun, entertaining, practical, and inspiring book from the man with many scarves but only one drive: to be the best. After reading No Is a Four-Letter Word, you'll discover that you might have what it takes to succeed as well...you just need to get out there and do it. That's what Jericho would do.

Real World Word Search: Pro Wrestling

Real World Word Search: Pro Wrestling
Author: Arthur Kundell
Publisher: Real World Word Search
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2019-03-15
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781090632296

Tired? Feel like you've been suplexed, faceplanted, and Irish whipped the whole day, without a chance to throw in the towel? Then sit down, put your feet up, and relax with this collection of pro wrestling word search puzzles! This puzzle book includes: 60 PUZZLES, HUNDREDS OF WORDS, FULL SOLUTIONS: Love wrestling? Want to challenge yourself? Every page has a new puzzle and a new set of words to find! Find your old favourites from aerial move, battle royale or cannonball through to uppercut, screw job and ring rat. What else is there? The only way to find out is to turn the page and try! This word search will keep you on your toes as you pound your way through the crazy world of professional wrestling. FOR ADULTS & KIDS: Puzzles are full of new words for kids and adults alike! MEDIUM-LEVEL CHALLENGE: Not too easy, but not too hard. You'll be hunting words which go up, down, left, right, forwards, backwards, and even diagonally. Enough to keep anyone entertained, from beginners to pros. PRINTED ON HIGH-QUALITY PAPER: Puzzles are printed on high quality white paper. Feel free to use pencils, pens, or highlighters without worrying about bleed-through. LEARNING FOR YOUNG AND OLD: Word searches are a proven method for keeping the mind healthy. Keep your kids' minds flexible, help your friends and relatives combat Alzheimer's and Dementia. TRAVEL SIZE: Five inches by eight means that this book can travel with you wherever you go! Font sizes are ideal for the average reader - no squinting required!

Wrestling with the Word

Wrestling with the Word
Author: Jamie Harrison
Publisher: SPCK
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2016-11-17
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0281076499

Many biblical texts seem almost impossible to preach. They may be violent or terrifying or strange or abrasive. They may deal with matters simply beyond human experience. The preacher could well be tempted to choose an easier text on offer! But leaving taxing passages untouched means the Bible is effectively silenced. In Wrestling with the Word, well-known and accomplished preachers grapple with a range of notoriously difficult biblical Old and New Testament texts. As well as providing sample sermons – in an exhilarating variety of structural styles and voices – they offer ideas to help in the planning process of interpreting and applying such passages. 'A well-constructed and delivered sermon has the potential to inspire people as few other experiences can.' The Rt Revd John Pritchard, from the Foreword

Legends of Pro Wrestling Word Search

Legends of Pro Wrestling Word Search
Author: Greater Heights Publishing
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-08-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9781639750030

If you love the golden era of professional wrestling, then you're sure to enjoy this Legends Of Pro Wrestling Word Search Puzzle Book!Find all of your favorite wrestlers from the NWA, WWF, WCW and so many other wrestling alliances from the 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's. From Gorgeous George to Hulk Hogan, you'll find all the greats as you work your way through every exciting puzzle.In addition to all the legends, we've added puzzles covering tag teams, nicknames, announcers, referees, famous finishing moves and much more. It's a literal who's who of old school professional wrestling.Puzzles are ALL themed around the legends of pro wrestlingOVER 50 puzzles to solve

The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling

The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling
Author: Aubrey Sitterson
Publisher: Ten Speed Graphic
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 0399580506

From the host of the critically acclaimed pro wrestling podcast Straight Shoot, this graphic novel history of wrestling features the key grapplers, matches, and promotions that shaped this beloved sport and form of entertainment. As a pop culture phenomenon, professional wrestling--with its heroic babyfaces and villainous heels performing suplexes and powerbombs in pursuit of championship gold--has conquered audiences in the United States and around the world. Now, writer/podcaster Aubrey Sitterson and illustrator Chris Moreno form a graphic novel tag team to present wrestling's complete illustrated history. Featuring legendary wrestlers like Bruno Sammartino, Hulk Hogan, and The Rock, and modern-day favorites like John Cena, Kenny Omega, and Sasha Banks, the book covers wrestling's progress from the carnival days of the Gold Dust Trio to the dominance of the WWF/WWE to today's diverse independent wrestling scene, and it spotlights wrestling's reach into Mexico/Puerto Rico (lucha libre), the U.K. (all-in), and Japan (puroresu).

Wrestling with Words

Wrestling with Words
Author: David A. Daffern
Publisher:
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre:
ISBN: 9780999024140

For too long, vocabulary instruction has suffered from inattention and quick fixes. Sometimes thought of as an instructional stepchild, many students are denied the power of a rich vocabulary. When teachers don't fully understand the various components of a robust program, instruction often boils down to copying definitions or memorizing static word meanings. Pouring over research and proven strategies from literacy experts, Aaron Daffern has identified five parts of a powerful vocabulary program: prepare, present, place, process, and play. By utilizing these five components, students will go beyond simple knowledge and will begin to wrestle with words as they integrate new vocabulary into their semantic knowledge systems. The first component, prepare, details how to select the highest impact words and avoid spending instructional time on words that are either obscure or common. Second, presenting new words is more than simply telling students what a word means. Teachers can utilize activating prior knowledge, bases/affixes, context clues, descriptive definitions, example/non-examples, friendly words/synonyms, and even grammar usage to define new terms. The third component, place, provides a variety of methods for students to take new words and tie them into what they already know. The fourth and largest component is process. Both basic and complex tasks should be employed to help students wrestle with new terms and analyze them in a variety of contexts. Finally, students can play with words to extend knowledge and explore shades of meaning. As a teacher, campus principal, and district instructional specialist and curriculum coordinator, Aaron Daffern has been educating students in Texas since 2000. He trains schools and districts around the country in student engagement and vocabulary instruction. Check him out online at AaronDaffern.com.