Grief One Day at a Time

Grief One Day at a Time
Author: Dr. Alan Wolfelt
Publisher: Companion Press
Total Pages: 466
Release: 2016-04-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1617222402

After a loved one dies, each day can be a struggle. But each day, you can also find comfort and understanding in this daily companion. With one brief entry for every day of the calendar year, this little book by beloved grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt offers small, one-day-at-a-time doses of guidance and healing. Each entry includes an inspiring or soothing quote followed by a short discussion of the day's theme. This compassionate gem of a book will accompany you.

James

James
Author: Martha L. Moore-Keish
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2019-09-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611649595

The Letter of James is the focus of the latest commentary in the Belief series. In the Letter of James, the writer sends encouragement to the early church, in the midst of the struggles and strife that marked its early days. Theologian Martha L. Moore-Keish guides the reader through the brief but important letter, most known for its discussion of the importance of actions to make a true life of faith. The volumes in the Belief series offer a fresh and invigorating approach to all the books of the Bible. Building on a wide range of sources from biblical studies and the Christian tradition, noted scholars focus less on traditional, historical and literary angles in favor of a theologically focused commentary that considers the contemporary relevance of the text.

Debating 'Conversion' in Hinduism and Christianity

Debating 'Conversion' in Hinduism and Christianity
Author: Ankur Barua
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2015-03-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317538587

Hindu and Christian debates over the meanings, motivations, and modalities of ‘conversion’ provide the central connecting theme running through this book. It focuses on the reasons offered by both sides to defend or oppose the possibility of these cross-border movements, and shows how these reasons form part of a wider constellation of ideas, concepts, and practices of the Christian and the Hindu worlds. The book draws upon several historical case-studies of Christian missionaries and of Hindus who encountered these missionaries. By analysing some of the complex negotiations, intersections, and conflicts between Hindus and Christians over the question of ‘conversion’, it demonstrates that these encounters revolve around three main contested themes. Firstly, who can properly ‘speak for the convert’? Secondly, how is ‘tolerating’ the religious other connected to an appraisal of the other’s viewpoints which may be held to be incorrect, inadequate, or incomplete? Finally, what is, in fact, the ‘true Religion’? The book demonstrates that it is necessary to wrestle with these questions for an adequate understanding of the Hindu and Christian debates over ‘conversion.’ Questioning what ‘conversion’ precisely is, and why it has been such a volatile issue on India’s political-legal landscape, the book will be a useful contribution to studies of Hinduism, Christianity and Asian Religion and Philosophy.

Speaking of Religion . . .

Speaking of Religion . . .
Author: Roy Hammerling
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2022-03-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1666730866

Of late, speaking about religion has become a problem. Whether we are in our homes, at worship, on the street, in college classrooms, or anywhere that conversations happen, speaking about religion often can turn into a heated exchange. As our political and religious divisions widen, so does our inability to cross over to meet others halfway with compassionate, convicted, and civil dialogue. Speaking of Religion . . . not only offers ways in which we might open ourselves to hearing and caring about others, but also seeks to help us understand our own convictions more fully. Such dialogue is not often easy, but it is essential if we ever hope to find our way into a future where fear, hatred, and cruelty can be set aside. As Plato is reputed to have said, “We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when adults are afraid of the light.” Speaking of Religion seeks to look for light in a world that all too readily gets lost in the night of religious ignorance.

Mind Your Mindset

Mind Your Mindset
Author: Michael Hyatt
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2023-01-31
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1493433970

Do you trust the voice in your head? Our brains are remarkable. They subconsciously translate the events around us into meaningful storylines that inform what we think and how we live. The problem is, the stories our minds feed us as facts aren't always true. Worse, these stories turn into false beliefs about others, the world, and ourselves that keep us from our true potential. These limiting beliefs confront us all. But what if you could harness your brain's operating system to tell a new story? Not just any story. A true story that empowers you to overcome limitations and surpass your goals. Drawing upon the latest insights in performance psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science, as well as case studies from their own clients, New York Times bestselling author Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller outline a framework anyone can follow to test their own assumptions and start living better, truer stories that shape superior outcomes in business and life.

A Table in the Wilderness

A Table in the Wilderness
Author: Thom Rock
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2015-02-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1498218253

The joyful premise at the heart of this book is that there is a table lavishly spread for all who hunger for forgiveness--the believer, the doubter, and the famished. The book's journey begins and ends with this assertion: not only is there a table of forgiveness set for us in the many wildernesses of life, there is a seat waiting for each and every one of us at that table. What matters is whether we take that seat and, if so, how we behave at the feast. Rooted in the notion of journeying, of setting out each day to discover some new vista along the many paths to the banquet hall of forgiveness, A Table in the Wilderness draws upon the wisdom of multiple religious traditions, as well as non-religious sources, in order to gain perspective on this long misunderstood subject. Readers are just as likely to encounter Dr. Seuss as they are to read the words of Sri Ramakrishna or Saint Augustine along the way. Anyone who has ever been hurt or has hurt another will find this book a helpful guide.

Mindchamps Way, The: How To Turn An Idea Into A Global Movement

Mindchamps Way, The: How To Turn An Idea Into A Global Movement
Author: Joseph A Michelli
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2019-06-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9811205353

How do a passion to create an education revolution and the business acumen to fuel rapid and spectacular global expansion co-exist within one organisation?Find out in The MindChamps Way ...In his latest insightful study of strategy and leadership, Joseph Michelli (#1 New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author), shares the unique philosophy and the values-driven strategies of a dynamic organization, whose growing presence on the world stage has the potential to fundamentally shape the future of 'individuals, families, communities, countries, and education systems' across the globe.The MindChamps Way demonstrates how combining a strong, 'big-picture' philosophy with a carefully planned and executed business strategy can inspire staff, clients and an unlikely range of interested stakeholders.Read how:

Seeking the Spirit

Seeking the Spirit
Author: Harry Brunett
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2006-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0819228664

For those who are interested in the emerging 21st century spirituality that moves beyond the confines of the traditional church, Seeking the Spirit examines the search for God in a changing culture that isn’t bound by the answers and formulations of the past. Spiritual seekers who are not fulfilled by religions that demand conformity in belief will discover Journeys Community, an alternative model of spirituality that asks questions, engages the depth of personal experience and offers enriching spiritual experiences that draw on many cultures and faith traditions and a variety of media. Meditation services feature readings, music and film clips from sources as diverse as Mother Teresa, Rumi, and Thich Nhat Hanh; Emmylou Harris, Van Morrison and Stevie Wonder; The Shawshank Redemption, Groundhog Day and The Wizard of Oz. Here in Seeking the Spirit, discover an open-ended approach to creating a spirituality community that is engaging and relevant. Readers will be drawn to the personal stories of seekers and find a wealth of tips for creating a vibrant and supportive seeker community. Included are useful resources and sample worship services.

Discovering Our Six Simple Truths and Their Rich Promise of Happiness, Peace, and a Life of Consequence

Discovering Our Six Simple Truths and Their Rich Promise of Happiness, Peace, and a Life of Consequence
Author: Ralph E. Karanian
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2024-06-04
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Whether you’re a recently minted graduate seeking advantage in the long game of life or you’re further along in your journey and questioning whether you’re best applying yourself to desired outcomes, my book likely contains your answer. In it I detail a simple self-management discipline structured around six common truths. Adhere to a personalized adaptation of them, and you’ll ultimately enjoy their rich promise of happiness, peace, and a life of consequence far more easily and sooner than me! Indeed, mine is an uplifting story of personal triumph, about how, after a frustrating period of confidence-robbing self-doubt, I regained my footing with this simple self-management hack which—among other things—memorialized precisely what success looked like for me. And now, after benefiting for the better part of my adult life from the self-management process I cobbled together, I’m ready to share its recipe. I’ll open up in greater depth about what motivated my search for and eventual identification of our six simple truths, give my take on what I view as a more-complete form of success, and identify and define each of the truths. Each truth is presented along with a small collection of my formative defining (and reinforcing) experiences, recounted in forty-one short, historically accurate stories. It’s through these stories that I show how my six simple truths crystalized for me so that you might also be moved (and equipped) to mine the lessons of your own formative experiences. From those lessons, and with my coaching, you too will be able to easily craft and realign with your very own custom-tailored truths. I’ll show you how. Imagine! A fulfilling and (mostly) regret-free life in which you confidently pursue all that is unequivocally identified and reaffirmed daily as priority for you—those people, activities, and things you just can’t imagine being without. After all, if “we are,” as Buddha suggests, “what we think,” it’s critical that we be thoughtful and strategic about that with which we fill our minds. As an everyman with a simple secret to share, I wrote my book such that mapping one’s long game (and gaining reassuring clarity for one’s daily choices) would be within easy reach for all. Remaining true then to the resultant affirmations of one’s six simple truths—with intention and application—assures we can all enjoy their rich promise of happiness, peace, and a life of consequence.

Black Sheep

Black Sheep
Author: Peter Sims
Publisher: Tom Rath
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2024-05-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1939714273

Hundreds of years from now, anthropologists will puzzle: twenty-first century humans lived in some of the wealthiest societies in history, yet only a minority of us, around a third, reported being happy. Why? One big problem is that so many of us feel trapped, playing a part rather than being our true selves; pursuing an expected path to success, which is supposed to bring happiness but that doesn’t actually excite us or nurture our souls. Is this you? Perhaps you feel out of your natural element much of the time, undervalued, or left behind. Maybe you long to break free and stop following the herd. Let’s face it, though. We live in a white-sheep world, and that’s where Peter Sims initially found himself, working inside the capital markets of London. As “just another suit chasing the next sip of sugar water” in the hamster wheel of life, Sims and his colleagues wondered if there’s a better life on the other side? Turns out, the black sheep were everywhere, doing things differently—starting with living life. If the thought of freeing your inner child exhilarates you, we invite you to crack open this book. If you yearn to dance to your own music, read on. If the idea of black sheep reinventing the world from the ground up excites you, join Peter as he shares his deeply personal journey and the development of the Black Sheep movement