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A daily guide to harnessing the amazing power of breath. Breath Perception is your companion to understanding the power of breath and using it as a tool to improve your physical and mental health. Partly because we take breath for granted and do not "work" with it, we are somewhat unaware of the potential it holds to reduce stress, change metabolism, and increase our supply of energy. Breath Perception presents 261 simple exercises-one for every Monday...
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A definitive look at how church music is changing in the 21st century.
There is no lack of resources for the church musician focusing on particular skills or repertoire. But this is the first collection of essays created specifically for musicians working in parish ministry that imagines how those vocations will change along with the evolving church.
Ponder Anew chronicles the rapid changes in the church music landscape in the last 20 years including...
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The India Commentary on the New Testament (ICNT) series aims to give a well-informed exposition of the meaning of the text and relevant reflections in everyday language from a contemporary Indian context. The intended audience is the theological seminary or bible college, both students and faculty. The commentaries are also ideal for pastors and lay people with an interest in theology or responsibilities for preaching in the local congregation.
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The practice of 'mindfulness' has moved from its roots in psychological therapy into the mainstream of today's popular culture, where it is marketed as a path to health and wellbeing. A mental exercise that takes a few minutes a day seems like an easy fix to life's problems, the perfect antidote to the frantic pace of our lives. But does mindfulness work, and if so, how? Is it backed by scientific evidence? And given its links to Buddhist thought,...
66805) Judges
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The Book of Judges is very old, and the Song of Deborah may be the oldest surviving piece of Israelite literature. It uses some of the most archaic forms of Hebrew, and was likely composed in Canaanite before Hebrew became a defined dialect as this issue of dialect was part of the division between the Israelites during the battle between the Gileadites, east of the Jordan, and the Ephraimites from west of the Jordan. There is evidence that the book...
66806) Mommy, I'm with Jesus
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Experiencing death and loss of an unborn baby is something we are all going to have to face at one point in our lives. There is no escape from it. Having a miscarriage isn't shy of experiencing a loss of a life, a loved one. Despite the baby never being held or having a personality, it is still a loss. First time expectant parents experience this in a profound manner by a broken heart as if the heart is being wrung in a ringer. The desire to comfort...
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What if you set out to travel the world and got sidetracked in a Himalayan sewing workshop? What if that sidetrack turned out to be your life's path-your way home?
Part art book, part memoir, part spiritual travelogue, Threads of Awakening is a delightful and inspiring blend of adventure and introspection. Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo shares her experience as a California woman traveling to the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile in India to manage...
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Journey through the Bible's most famous stories in this LEGO-tastic paperback edition of bestselling author Brendan Powell Smith's Brick Bible for Kids books. From Old Testament favorites to the stunning and prophesied birth of Jesus Christ, this is a must-have book for any young reader new to Bible stories or obsessed with LEGO bricks.
Inside, kids will learn about six classic Bible stories, including:
Noah and his ark full of animals
David's fight...
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What does it mean to be anonymous in the gospels? Isn't God the one who calls us by name and knows us even before we are born? In Gifts from Friends We've Yet to Meet, Virginia Herbers introduces readers to nameless gospel characters, each of whom provides us with a story, a journey, and a gift.
Reflecting on experiences in her own life, Herbers journeys through these gospel stories, inviting us to reflect on seemingly insignificant encounters...
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Embark on a transformative 30-day journey with this meditation therapy and devotional poetry book designed for women carrying echoes of past toxic relationship hurts. Whether from relationships, church, family, or self-inflicted, let this book inspire and empower you to reclaim self-love through daily affirmations and meditations, feeding your spirit with positive soul food for powerful manifestations beyond yourself.
66811) Little Book of Angels
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Assure your little ones of God's love, comfort, and protection with this Precious Moments book all about His angel guardians. Cuddle up with your little angel and this soothing book of Scripture, poetry, and the classic artwork you've come to know and love.
Cozy up together with your little one and discover the comfort of a loving Father and a whole host of angels. These poems will help toddlers and preschoolers drift off to sleep at bedtime feeling...
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Since its first appearance in 1980, Documents for the Study of the Gospels has been a welcome and highly regarded sourcebook for the study of the historical environment of the Gospels, introducing religious, philosophical, and literary texts comparable to various aspects of the Gospels and illuminating their genre and the subgenres included in them. In this edition, David R. Cartlidge has added new discoveries (including the Gospel of Mary Magdala...
66813) Grace Upon Grace
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Grace upon Grace: Savoring the Spiritual Exercises through the Arts is an inclusive and contemporary retreat to be, prayed daily for 30 weeks. This retreat has the same dynamic seasons as that of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola written in the early sixteenth century. Grace upon Grace is necessarily an adaptation of Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises for the 21st century.
Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises invite a person into an ongoing...
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Popular author and speaker Jay Payleitner shows that becoming one includes more than just staying married. It's not just about compromise. And it's not just about sacrifice and mutual submission. And it's not just about sex. It's about unity. Solidarity. Integrity.
But how do you nurture oneness in the real world?
In these 52 short readings, you'll find fun, creative ways you and your spouse can embrace a common purpose and shared dreams. Jay addresses...
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Michael Green offers biblical and ecumenical answers to disputed questions about baptism.
The gateway into the church. An individual's testimony to faith and repentance. The reception of the Holy Spirit. The meaning of baptism varies wildly between different Christian traditions. Seeking common ground, Michael Green turns to Scripture to assess the varieties of baptismal theology. Though Green assents that baptism is no substitute for saving faith,...
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Este libro es una guía práctica y accesible para saber más sobre santo Tomás de Aquino, que le aportará la información esencial y le permitirá ganar tiempo.
En tan solo 50 minutos usted podrá:
• Conocer el contexto en el que vivió Tomás de Aquino y su biografía, en una época en la que nacieron las órdenes mendicantes
• Comprender la influencia de la filosofía aristotélica y de los eruditos árabes en la obra de santo Tomás de...
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"Ideas of Jesus Christ: A Comprehensive Analysis" In a world increasingly in search of ethical clarity, spiritual substance, and meaningful connection, "Ideas of Jesus Christ: A Comprehensive Analysis" serves as a definitive guide to understanding the teachings and philosophies of one of history's most enigmatic figures. This meticulously researched book delves deep into the profound and often misunderstood concepts introduced by Jesus Christ, offering...
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Explore your twenty-first-century culture in light of the first-century world of Jesus. Teachings of the Torah allows you to study the first five books of the Bible through the eyes of a first-century disciple by exploring the text from the viewpoint of those who have also wrestled with and wondered about the Word of God. It invites you into the questions, stories, and interpretations –both ancient and modern –that prove the Bible is a living...
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Churches often find themselves in the middle of conflict. These conflicts can exist between people within the church, between the leaders and congregation, or even between churches themselves. Leaders often turn to Scripture for guidance in resolving these conflicts. However, the Bible does not outline or even discuss conflict management. In fact, various biblical figures--from ancient Israelite kings to New Testament apostles--all uniquely approach...
66820) Sin and Its Remedy in Paul
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This collection of essays considers what light is shed on Pauline soteriology by giving focused attention to the apostle's language and conception of sin. Sometimes Paul appears to present sin and disobedience as transgression, while at other times sin is personified and treated as an enslaving power. Is there a model or perspective that can account for Paul's conceptual range in his discussion of sin? What does careful study of Paul's letters reveal...
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