Life is about change, and growing that part of your spirit that is in need of an upgrade. Claiming your rightful place in this life and owning the space you occupy is your birthright. Suffering from a false sense of unworthiness will have a negative effect on your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We sometimes fail to truly believe that we are good enough to deserve the very best, and we neglect to practice our new, proposed future every day. Now is the time to realize the magnificence of who you are and to claim your rightful place and shed the old skin of wrong belief systems and fear. Ignorance of what is going on in this world will keep you in a mental, emotional, and physical slavery. It is time to wake up. You are the something great this world needs; otherwise you would not be here.
Cyd Zeigler tells the story of how sports have been radically transformed for LGBT athletes in the past four years, for Dave Zirin's Edge of Sports imprint.
Presents a different paradigm of successful aging for men and women entering into and moving through the second half of their lives. Through an exploration of key concepts like purpose and renewal, and by drawing upon the timeless metaphor of fire, this book enables readers to become what the authors call "new elders. & quot.
Of the worlds major religions, only Christianity holds to a doctrine of original sin. Ideas are powerful, and they shape who we are and who we become. The fact that many Christians believe there is something in human nature that is, and will always be, contrary to God, is not just a problem but a tragedy. So why do the doctrines assumptions of human nature so infiltrate our pulpits, sermons, and theological bookshelves? How is it so misconstrued in times of grief, pastoral care, and personal shame? How did we fall so far from Gods original blessing in the garden to this pervasive belief in humanitys innate inability to do good? In this book, Danielle Shroyer takes readers through an overview of the historical development of the doctrine, pointing out important missteps and overcalculations, and providing alternative ways to approach often-used Scriptures. Throughout, she brings the primary claims of original sin to their untenable (and unbiblical) conclusions. In Original Blessing, she shows not only how we got this doctrine wrong, but how we can put sin back in its rightful place: in a broader context of redemption and the blessing of humanitys creation in the image of God.
These worship resources are inclusive in reference to God and humanity, and reflect concern for justice and peace in the world. They are also theologically sound, scripturally based, and well written. They are contemporary yet dignified and graceful in tone, and full of rich imagery for use in the context of worship. They were compiled with sensitivity to current and traditional theological and liturgical issues, as well as literary quality. While resources for baptism, communion, weddings and other special occasions are provided, most of the resources are for Sunday worship. Much of the material provides new models and approaches to worship, to stimulate thought and creativity.
For more than 30 years, Yoga Journal has been helping readers achieve the balance and well-being they seek in their everyday lives. With every issue,Yoga Journal strives to inform and empower readers to make lifestyle choices that are healthy for their bodies and minds. We are dedicated to providing in-depth, thoughtful editorial on topics such as yoga, food, nutrition, fitness, wellness, travel, and fashion and beauty.
The Musician's Journey escorts musicians, performing artists, music teachers, and advanced music students along the road toward a successful career, offering a vast array of resources to guide them from envisioning the process to achieving the practical details. Jill Timmons provides key tools throughout the journey, from sources as diverse as the world of myth to current brain research, which illuminate compelling real-world examples of music entrepreneurs who forged their own paths to success. In addition to chapters on careers in higher education, guidance in how to develop a dynamic business plan, and effective time management, this expanded second edition includes up-to-date strategies for meeting the challenges of today's current marketplace, including a greatly expanded section on grant writing and financial development. The new edition also offers a new collection of diverse and inspiring stories taken from interviews with a range of successful musicians, along with personal narrative from the author's work as a professional musician and consultant. There is also an extensive bibliography of additional resources, and the companion website offers downloadable worksheets and questionnaires to assist the reader in igniting their own thriving musician's journey.
In 'Natural Healing Power - a gift of God to you' author Godwin Arisa devotes himself to educating the readers on how to unleash their spiritual ability and power and use them to fight their way back from unexpected and unwanted adversities of sickness, disease, including emotional and physical distress stemming from job, relational or family issues, and the loss of joy, peace and happiness that they bring. Drawing from a personal revelation of spiritual essence, and the enlightenment of God's word, Arisa puts forth a four step process for fighting back, using God's natural power within the person. The resource on prayer and the teaching on the source of all your troubles, adds an amazingly powerful punch to this little guide book. Author Arisa puts it this way "When you search the world you know (without success) for answers to issues of these nature, life will tend to lose its vitality and meaning for those who know of no other option. As God Almighty would have it, there remains for everyone who is willing today, one final option for victory over any issue of life, and you need not go too far to find it. Regardless of what the issue is, man was never made to be defeated by anything except that which is by the will of the maker - God Almighty." Leaning on the words of JOHN 8:32 "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" this book begins with an eye opening lesson on the source of all woes of man, breaking new grounds in its insight into long standing views on the physical and the spiritual realms of existence. It raises the reader's temperature as it leads him/her on a four step process for gaining access to the healing realm. It climaxes with a mix of body shaking scriptures and prayers that grows in intensity as it draws the reader into spiritual battle. In the end, the reader is introduced to the source of the author's knowledge and inspiration for this book - his own moving encounter with the power of God Almighty to meet any need that is beyond the capability of man.
In an age where neither society nor the church knows what to do with gay Christians, Greg Coles shares his story—a story about a boy in love with Jesus who, at the fateful onset of puberty, realized his sexual attractions were persistently and exclusively for other guys. This honest, hopeful account shows life through one man's eyes and assures all people: "You are not a mistake."
