Parables of a Paramedic
Parables of a Paramedic

Author: Thomas Valentini

Publisher: Bookbaby

Published: 2021-07-07

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 9781098372378

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"Parables of a Paramedic" is a memoir about the author's experience as a paramedic and what it taught him about life, death, God, faith, and spirituality. The book takes readers on an eye-opening journey through patient interactions on emergency scenes and critical care runs. The author shares what he learns from patients of the five major faiths: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and beyond. This is an unforgettable book that chronicles the pressing challenges we face such as disease, trauma, pathophysiology, aging, social ills, moral and ethical degradation, a broken health care system, neglect, and the unseen. Everything in this book is true and backed up by the author's notes that were kept in a journal for over three decades. Through this memoir, the author examines spirituality, religion, and the life-changing observations of being a paramedic. Will his own faith endure - and what can he learn from others? In this unforgettable book, the author not only learns more about his own faith, but he also is able to work with another person's faith during times of suffering and end-of-life care. The journey begins in the author's childhood home - his training ground to become a compassionate paramedic. He took care of his brother Doug, who has Cerebral Palsy. Providing care for his brother taught him so much about life, himself, and equipped him to take on the heaviness of being a paramedic. Readers will get insight into his training in Springfield, MA., along with his clinical time in New York City during his journey to become a paramedic. This is a profound examination of religion, spirituality, and the medical community's faith in science and technology. This book answers important questions - such as healthcare's role in working with and respecting each patient's religion and faith. The author explores treatments outside of standard medicine, such as holistic and spiritual treatments to support palliative care. Being a paramedic is a life-changing job, and "Parables of a Paramedic" shares an insightful glimpse into one man's unforgettable journey doing this significant work.

Parables from the Grave
Parables from the Grave

Author: K. R. Watts

Publisher: Stuart Tartly Press

Published: 2021-05-06

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1733740287

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Every tale of death is a meditation on life... Parables from the Grave is a collection of fanciful tales about the moments before, during, after, or near death. In these pages you'll meet. . . Beverly, who finds a biplane being extricated from her roof with the help of a circus clown and an elephant. Morris, who faces death while contemplating dreams, quantum physics, and déjà vu. Arnold, who spends a life-time waiting to be united with his true love, only to discover that heaven isn't quite what he imagined. Sid, who finds himself sitting in a very tacky restaurant across from an even tackier angel, discussing the meaning of life and grammar . . . and 18 others, each facing issues of life in the midst of death.

Stories for Ears to Hear
Stories for Ears to Hear

Author: Tincan Caldwell

Publisher: WestBowPress

Published: 2013-08-08

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 1449799299

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When asked a question like Who is my neighbor?, Jesus often answered with a story. He did this because humans often see themselves in stories better than they do in direct answers. For instance, the universal situation of rescuing someone who is in desperate need on the side of the road somewhere, far from home, resonates with people down through the ages. In Stories for Ears to Hear, Tincan Caldwell puts a modern spin on the parables of Jesus in an attempt to help the reader imagine what the heart of these stories would look like today. In his famous challenge before telling a parable, Jesus would encourage those with ears to hear to listen to his tales of prodigal sons, lost coins, victimized travelers on the road, and elaborate parties with no guests. In telling these stories, Jesus brought the sensibilities of heaven to the very real dusty highways and hills of his homeland. In reimagining these classic parables (the parable of the good Samaritan set against the backdrop of the 9/11 tragedy, the parable of the unmerciful servant moved to a struggling record store, the parable of the talents reimagined in the world of a network reality show), Caldwell challenges readers to re-examine how heaven wants to invade the everyday stuff of life, like roads, parties, wayward sons, and the foundations we build our lives upon. That makes for a great story any day.

The Parables
The Parables

Author: Gary Inrig

Publisher: Our Daily Bread Publishing

Published: 2011-11-15

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 157293591X

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Join Gary Inrig at the feet of Jesus and experience His parables as though for the first time. In The Parables, you'll feel as though you can smell the odors of Jewish villages, feel the dust of Galilean roads, and hear the voice of the Savior putting you into His stories. You’ll be encouraged by what you learn about yourself and God.

Purple Parables
Purple Parables

Author: Sandy Goforth

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2019-08-08

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 197366920X

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Purple Parables: Snippets from Life is a compilation of stories covering a lifetime. Each story can stand alone as a devotional because each presents a picture of what the Lord teaches through everyday events. As each of us grow older, we are privileged and blessed to look at life through the lens of hindsight and see His handiwork.

JESUS, GOD AND MAN - A RE-APPRAISAL
JESUS, GOD AND MAN - A RE-APPRAISAL

Author: Barry G. Shield

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2011-02-17

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1456869221

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In this book, I would like to share with my readers- theological students, clerical professionals, fellow theologians and other interested readers, Christian or not-what I regard as the most fascinating and challenging topic in the history of the world. (I include in the potential readership those regular churchgoers who are seeking a deeper insight than that to be gained from the usual Sunday sermon or talk.) How did a humble Jew, the son of a country tradesman, who lived and died within thirty-three years, set a world alight with a flame which has burned, illuminated, scorched, warmed many millions of that world's inhabitants for very nearly two millennia?

On the Way
On the Way

Author: James J. Rawls

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2018-05-29

Total Pages: 461

ISBN-13: 1973628643

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On the Way is a book of reflections on one man’s journey of faith. Its origins lie in the universal longing of humankind for something beyond ourselves, for something once present that has diminished with the passing of time. This presence now is sensed only fleetingly, yet the longing persists. The title of the book has a double meaning. On the Way refers to the journey of faith, our lifelong pilgrimage from God and to God. But it also points to the one who leads us on this journey, the one who says: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” On the Way is a collection of one hundred devotional readings, reminiscent of Spurgeon’s classic Morning and Evening Daily Readings and the Benedictine Lectio Divina. It is intended to stir within the reader some forward movement in their own journey of faith. What people are saying about On the Way: “James J. Rawls draws on wisdom from across the ages. Here he shares his ongoing conversation with these many voices within the framework of a deep personal and practical faith. This book is a great gift and blessing!” —The Rt. Rev. Barry L. Beisner, VII Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California “This is a wonderful book—beautifully written, insightful, and filled with wisdom and warmth.” —Gil Bailie, founder of The Cornerstone Forum and author of God’s Gamble: The Gravitational Power of Crucified Love (2016) “James Rawls has a capacity for clarity of thought and graceful articulation that the reader will find fully present in these meditations. Savor, consume and digest them. Repeat again and again.” —The Rev. L. Ann Hallisey, D.Min., Professional Coach and Organization Consultant, former Dean of Students, Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley

This Is My Story
This Is My Story

Author: Theron J. Houston

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2016-04-21

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 1514485060

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In This Is My Story: I Once was Lost, Volume II, Theron J. Houston continues with an anthology of his life. In this book, you will see how God has become an essential part of his life and his discovery of the power of prayer. When your life appears to be out of order and out of control, we all still have a God that is a God of order, and he is still in control. This book will not only make you think but it will inspire you and inform you that our Heavenly Father has a divine purpose for your life.

Daily Bible Study Summer 2015
Daily Bible Study Summer 2015

Author: Betty Newman

Publisher: Cokesbury

Published: 2015-03-17

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 1426798385

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This ongoing day-by-day Bible study series is presented in quarterly segments. Bible-based, Christ-focused, and United Methodist-approved, this resource helps individuals develop the discipline of studying the Bible every day. It coordinates with the lesson themes of Adult Bible Studies. Each lesson includes: a one-page Bible study for each day of the quarter, along with introductory reflection questions and Commentary on the daily Scripture passage, Life Application, and a concluding prayer. Summer themes: JUSTICE God’s Prophets Demand Justice Amos Micah Psalms Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Zechariah Malachi