Despite a plethora of new translations in the second half of the twentieth century, the King James Version retains its power and appeal because "it has the intrinsic value of a classic and is an enduring masterpiece."Drury outlines the fascinating history of this magisterial translation, marveling at the "patient generosity" with which the translators sifted through and distilled a century of previous scholarship. He points out that their work has endured not only because of the astonishing care they took to reflect faithfully the syntax of the original Hebrew and Greek–which enabled them to dispense with the densely entangled prose style that characterized English writing at the time–but also because of their concern to writers from Milton to Coleridge to George Eliot. From the doctrinal richness of the letters of St. Paul to those four masterpieces of storytelling, the Gospels, The New Testament has served as a source of inspiration for centuries.To quote George Steiner on the centrality of the Bible: "What you have in hand is not a book. It is the book. That, of course, is what 'Bible' means. It is the book which, not only in Western humanity, defines the concept of a text. All our other books, however different in matter or method, relate, be it indirectly, to this book of books…All other books are inhabited by the murmur of that distant source."

    

    

    Monson since his call in 1963 to the Council of the Twelve Apostles.

    Small Phamplet from the LDS Church, Salt Lake City, UT

    Originally written in Greek and now surviving only in Old Georgian, it is now translated for the first time into English. It is a work that holds profound significance for understanding the history of late ancient and medieval Christianity, providing a rich source for understanding the history of Christian piety.This Life is especially remarkable for its representation of Mary's prominent involvement in her son's ministry and her leadership of the early Christian community. In particular, it reveals highly developed devotion to Mary's compassionate suffering at the Crucifixion, anticipating by several centuries an influential medieval style of devotion known as “affective piety” whose origins generally have been confined to the Western High Middle Ages.

    Thoughts for a Bad Hair Day will help anyone get through the rough days on the power of truth and chuckles. Examples: "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you mad." "Honor thy father, but ask thy mother." "Ignore your teeth, and they'll go away."

    Monson, second counselor in the First Presidency, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In Live the Good Life, President Monson shares personal experiences and gospel truths that can add to our understanding of the purpose of life and how we might find true happiness and enjoy "the good life." Among his messages are these: "To reach, to teach, to touch the precious souls whom our Father has prepared for His message is a monumental task. Success is rarely simple. Generally it is preceded by tears, trials, trust, and testimony." "Life is a sea upon which the proud are humbled, the shirker is exposed, and the leader is revealed. To sail it safely, . . . we need to learn by the experience of others, to stand firm for principles, to broaden our interests, and to be reliable in our discharge of duty." "Life's journey is not traveled on a freeway devoid of obstacles, pitfalls and snares. Rather, it is a pathway marked by forks and turnings. Decisions are constantly before us. To make them wisely, courage is needed: the courage to say no, the courage to say yes." Live the Good Life is a book to be read and treasured by all who seek answers to important questions, answers that point the way to eternal happiness.

    Originally published in 1973, The Book of Psalms for Singing has been used by congregations, families and individuals for nearly 40 years. Over 425 selections include all 150 Psalms in their entirety. Many psalm passages are set to multiple arrangements. Settings include many familiar hymn tunes, traditional tunes, some original arrangements and a few chants. Translated from the original language into English meter for singing. Includes 4-part music for each selection and 5 indices.

    This experience with believing young people has allowed him to explore, as he puts it, his "own questions about life in an atmosphere of faith." The author's personal study has centered around three religious issues that hold the greatest meaning for him-faith, the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and relationships with people-and the connection among the three: faith prepares us to receive the Atonement; the Atonement purifies and strengthens us; and the Atonement then helps us build our relationships with the Lord and with others. The author felt he might one day publish a series of books centering on these themes. Subsequently, he released his first book, The Believing Heart, in 1986. By the time The Broken Heart was published three years later, the first printing of The Believing Heart had expired. The author was then invited to publish a revised and enlarged edition of that volume to act as a companion to The Broken Heart. This second edition of The Believing Heart, which incorporates two new chapters as well as a substantial revision of the original four, is the result of that process. In these six thought-provoking essays, the author discusses the power available to all who truly believe in Jesus Christ. He outlines the pattern all who hope to increase their spiritual power must follow, including the difficulties they can expect to encounter-life's trials, the hazards of agency, the pull of the world, and so forth. How can we bridge the gap between the ideal and the real? Is it possible for "ordinary" mortals to have encounters with angels? How does one actually nourish the seed of faith and make it come alive? By answering these and other pertinent questions, Bruce Hafen provides insight into the process of increasing personal faith and shows how powerfully the seed of faith is connected to the doctrine of the Atonement. As he explains, "The tree of life waits for us, as it did for Adam and Eve, Lehi and Sariah, at the end of the inviting, but sometimes treacherous and lonely, path of faith. . . . We take our first steps (and many later ones) along this path through our freely chosen desire to have a believing heart-for "even all this can ye do if ye will."

    

    

    This second edition is half the thickness of the first and considerably lighter in weight,even though it has 343 additional pages, thanks to the high-quality thin Bible paper which was used. The print is far clearer and the page layouts make it much easier for the eye to follow. It includes thorough rubrics in red. The pages have ornamental borders and are adorned with icons in classic Orthodox styling. The sewn binding lies flat and has ribbon markers in black and red. Both front and back covers sport a gorgeous ornamental Orthodox cross in gold, and the page edges are likewise gilded. The tough and luxurious black cover material is ideal for embossing names in gold, thus increasing its appeal for gift-giving to both clergy and laity. The text includes complete services, with rubrics and helpful instructions, for every service (all 19 of them) of Holy Week and Pascha. Includes the three Bridegroom services, the three Liturgies of the Presanctified Gifts; the service of Holy Unction; the Vesperal Liturgy and 12 Passion Gospels of Holy Thursday; the Royal Hours, Vespers, and Lamentations of Holy Friday; the Vesperal Liturgy of Holy Saturday morning; Great and Holy Pascha; and the Agape Vespers of Sunday afternoon. The translations are taken from the Liturgikon, the Service Book of the Antiochian Archdiocese, and the Psalter According to the Seventy. The texts of the hymns are taken from the widely-used Kazan Byzantine music books. The English is the traditional semi-Elizabethan style beloved in many parishes. Services are in sequence in the order they are performed: no flipping around needed. Our hat is off to Archpriest John Winfrey and Antakya Press. We predict that libraries, scholars, and all Christians who study and love the prayers and hymns of the ancient Church will welcome this volume. --- Randall Mark Trainer

    

    

    Charles J. Callan, OP & John A. McHugh, OP We've reprinted the 1960 edition of America's favorite Catholic prayer book according to its original premier deluxe specifications! Made in the USA and no skimping on quality! This book includes such hi-quality features as a bonded leather softcover, rounded corners, sewn binding, gilded page edges, a marking ribbon and more; but you're probably wondering what's inside. This pocket-size prayer book is not only packed with tons of favorite traditional Catholic prayers, but also includes for the traditional Latin Tridentine Rite: * the Ordinary Mass texts (Latin/English), * Sunday Epistles & Gospels (English only), * Propers for the Requiem & Nuptial Mass (Latin/English), * Sunday Vespers, * other sacramental rites such as Baptism & Extreme Unction (in English), * Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, * and much, much more! It's so versatile, we've nicknamed it the "Swiss Army Knife of Prayer Books".

    But this isn’t some unimaginable far-flung lifestyle – central to her story is the work of God in her lifeand in the lives of those she met. This is her story, told in her own words and in her characteristically engaging and gripping style.Discover the inspiration behind Patricia’s classic tales and be challenged by her commitment to service, her desire to make Jesus known and her willingness to follow God wherever He leads.10Biography

    Drawing on the disciplines of art history, aesthetics, and theology, this innovative study explores the phenomenon of paradox-at once artistic, visual, and cognitive-through which sacred images disturb the eye and provoke the mind to reflection. Like a detour made necessary by an insurmountable obstacle, the paradox of the image marks the way, the mysterious path of ascent, but it also marks a place, for it is the irruption into the world of something beyond the world. In seeking presence over representation, the icon aims to deepen perception into the awareness that the absence of visual resemblance has the power to virtualize within itself resemblance to the invisible God.

    Today, ethicists define their discipline more narrowly, as “the rational investigation of morality.” This reduces Ethics to the examination of the Good by the True, tacitly suppressing the deep human need for the Beautiful.In The Ethics of Beauty, Orthodox Christian theologian Timothy Patitsas first considers Beauty’s opposite, the dark events that traumatize victims of war and other ugly circumstances, and then invites us to rediscover the older Beauty-first response to moral questions and the integrity of the soul.Covering topics ranging from creation to political theory to the Jesus Prayer, including war, psychology, trauma, chastity, healthy shame, gender, marriage, hospitality, art, architecture, theology, economics, urban planning, and complexity theory, The Ethics of Beauty lays out a worldview in which Beauty, Goodness, and Truth are each embraced as indispensable elements of the best possible human life.

    Bennett shows the inner workings of the Mormon exodus by probing the minds and hearts of those who suffered and triumphed through this remarkably difficult hour in Latter-day Saint history.A work many years in the making, We''ll Find the Place looks behind the scenes to reveal Mormonism on the move, its believers sacrificing home, comfort, and sometimes life itself as they sought a safe refuge beyond the Rocky Mountains. It is faithful both to the convictions of the early pioneers and to the records they kept.

    

    You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

    

    

    

    This study encourages women to go to the Lord with their worries and anxieties, and to rest in His all-sufficient grace. The study walks through Scripture and points to the source of our hope in all of life's anxieties. We are reminded that God can redeem even our fear, worry, and anxiety for our good and for His glory. This study is designed to point you to God, to help you to know Him more, and to equip you with the Word of God to turn from anxious thoughts and into the Father's arms. We are praying that it will encourage and comfort you.

    

    Naturally, it is read with varying degrees of comprehension, and many of us need assistance to deepen our understanding. The four-volume commentary focuses on the most significant aspect of this standard work-doctrine. Dividing the material into convenient topical sections, each volume quotes the Book of Mormon verses and gives detailed commentary that reflects not only the authors' own considerable scholarship and research but also the insights of other scriptures and modern prophets. This invaluable commentary will help readers draw nearer to God by enhancing their study of His sacred word.

    

    

    With the aid of computer technology, the vast array of writings from the church fathers--including many that are available only in the ancient languages--have been combed for their comment on Scripture. From these results, scholars with a deep knowledge of the fathers and a heart for the church have hand selected material for each volume, shaping, annotating and introducing it to today's readers. Each portion of commentary has been chosen for its salient insight, its rhetorical power and its faithful representation of the consensual exegesis of the early church. Included on this CD-ROM from series editor Tom C. Oden is the full text of all twenty-nine commentaries from the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture. Arranged canonically, each volume allows the living voices of the church in its formative centuries to speak as they engage the sacred page of Scripture. Now even more accessible in digital format, this series will prove an uncommon companion for theological interpretation, spiritual reading, and wholesome teaching and preaching. Inside you'll find all twenty-nine volumes of the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture commentary by the church fathers on all sixty-six books of the Bible and the Apocrypha introductions by world-renowned patristics scholars a money-saving package the new revolutionary Libronix Digital Library System (TM) a free KJV Bible unlockable versions of the Bible, including NASB, NRSV, NLT, RSV and The Message The Essential IVP Reference Collection (unlockable for a fee) a complete user's manual on the CD System requirements: Windows 98 and beyond, Pentium II 350MHz (Pentium III 700MHz recommended), 64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended), CD-ROM drive, 800 x 600 display (1024 x 768 recommended), Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. For Technical Support, contact LOGOS Tech Support by e-mail at tech@logos.com, by phone (toll-free in the USA) at 1-800-875-6467 or by visiting online at www.logos.com/support.

    

    In Old Testament Theology, von Rad applies the most advanced results of form criticism to develop a new understanding of the Bible. His original approach is now available once again in English.The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

    Hand-lettered, gold-ink illustrations by renowned artist Dana Tanamachi are interspersed throughout the blank pages, inviting readers to add their own artwork or reflections to each page. These thin, portable notebooks have unique covers stamped with gold-foil and are great for art journaling, personal Bible reading and prayer, small-group Bible study, or taking notes through a sermon series.Single-column format Thick, opaque, cream-colored paper Lightly dotted grid on blank pages opposite each page of Bible text Gold-ink illustrations by artist Dana Tanamachi Wide margins Lay-flat binding Unique covers stamped with gold-foil Packaging: Backer O-wrap

    In fact, we have many differences because God is creative! Children and the adults who read with them are invited to join Josey as she learns of God's wonderfully diverse design. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content. Discover IVP Kids and share with children the things that matter to God!

    

    The volume is ecumenical in its vision, enlisting the participation of nearly 600 Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish contributors.

    

    

    

    Hinckley's Discourses.

    Throughout the book, he points to the example of Christian journalists in China, who courageously continue a nearly three-thousand year history of news reporting in the face of government pressures. You will learn how to be a more discerning reader of news as well as a competent citizen-reporter in your own community.

    Luke has been described as “the loveliest book in the world.” It was written by a Gentile for Gentiles, with the purpose of touching their hearts with the Good News of Christ. Luke speaks especially to the poor and the marginalized of society—including women—with an emphasis on joy, healing, and prayer.With his gift for making the fruits of biblical scholarship accessible to the ordinary layperson, Fr. Lawrence Farley expounds this beautiful account of the life and ministry of Christ for contemporary Christians.

    Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, ...Download a copy here : readmeaway.com/download?i=1590525140            1590525140 Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication PDF by Andy StanleyRead Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication PDF from Multnomah,Andy StanleyDownload Andy Stanley's PDF E-book Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication

    

    

    Illustrated stories from the Bible for children.

    

    He lived through all the horrors of the communist revolution, Stalinist repressions, and continual persecutions against the Church. Having spent nearly five years in prisons and concentration camps, he was subjected to harsh tortures and mocking but was never broken. Instead, he thanked God for everything, praying to the end of his days for the interrogator who had broken every finger on his hands. It is difficult to describe what Fr. John meant to those who came to him for advice and help. Some were immersed in a sea of Divine love and forgiveness; others were compelled by only a few words to re-evaluate their entire lives; while others reverently understood that they were in the presence of a man whose gaze penetrated the most secret corners of their souls, who saw the future just as clearly as the present. All knew without a doubt that Fr. John was a man of God, entirely devoted to His holy will, who said, "The main thing in spiritual life is faith in God's Providence and discernment with counsel." Fr. John witnessed by his life to the truth of Christ's promise: I will build my Church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matt. 16:18). These letters provide an opportunity to partake of his wise counsel, strengthen one's faith, and examine one's own position on conditions and events in ecclesiastical and secular life. They contain sound spiritual counsel on many different questions about the Church, society, and family life, touching upon the most pressing, essential problems of man in. the modern world.

    As a result, highly emotionally intelligent pastors are both more effective (and satisfied) in their work and less likely to become a candidate for burn out. We all have emotional intelligence and the good news is that pastors can develop it further!Jeannie Clarkson, PhD is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor, and the researcher behind a study linking emotional intelligence and performance-based self-esteem with burnout among Christian pastors. She is the founder of Christian Care Connection, a multi-staff professional counseling center in the greater Toledo, Ohio area.

    

    

    These essays, by well-known theologians representing various branches of theology -- liturgics, ecclesiology, ethics, pastoral practice, church history, biblical studies -- contribute to the "unity of theological thought" in the Orthodox Church.

    Let Gary Zimak help you reach for God’s hope.Zimak, author of the bestselling book Give Up Worry for Lent!, explores two Gospel stories of Jesus calming storms—and his disciples—to show you how to manage the big feelings of fear in your life. His practical retelling of the familiar stories, when Jesus is asleep in the boat and when he walks across the water toward his disciples, is an invitation to encounter the Lord in the midst of your own storms and move from discouragement to courage and away from anxiety and toward hope.Fear is like a smoke alarm, Zimak says. It’s designed to warn you of impending danger so you can take appropriate action—and maybe even save your life. But often your internal alarm system is too sensitive. As a result, you’re afraid when you shouldn’t be.“We’re afraid because we don’t believe that God loves us, is with us, and is bigger than our problems,” Zimak writes.In Let Go of Your Fear, you’ll discover:No matter how bad things look, there is always hope.God allows storms in your life to remind you to rely on him.God is sometimes silent but he is never absent.Jesus understands our feelings. He experienced them, too.Fear is a natural emotion that signals an opportunity for trust.When you start to sink, let go of self-sufficiency and reach for Jesus.Jesus’s peace is most powerful mid-storm.  Perfect for individual or group use, each chapter of Let Go of Your Fear includes reflection questions to help you identify the times and places you are most likely to wrestle with fear and to guide you to establish new habits that move you away from discouragement and anxiety toward greater faith, hope, and trust.

    

    And the Lord performs miracles for us, delivering us from our own Red Seas or showing us the way through. But do we really trust Him? Or instead, when He parts our Red Sea, do we walk in and then put on our backpack full of scuba gear, just in case He lets the walls of water fall on us? Author Michelle Martin speaks to all of us, teaching us that we can move forward through life with faith. You will laugh and cry as you learn to trust that the Lord loves you, that He will direct your path - and that He will never, ever fail you.

    

    

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    Good communicators know this, but it's often easier said than done. Teachers, leaders, and speakers are often left bewildered, wondering why the content that was so carefully planned and delivered seems to fall flat with the audience. The art of communication requires more than the transfer of information; it both connects with and engages the hearer. To communicate well, speakers must understand both their audience and themselves. Speaking by the Numbers offers a strategy that combines communication principles with Enneagram wisdom to help leaders, pastors, and teachers understand how to convey content in ways that both inspire and connect with their audiences. Using the Enneagram wisdom of triads and stances, communicators can learn insight into the ways that various Enneagram numbers receive and process information. Sean Palmer draws from his extensive experience as a public speaker to develop communication strategies that lead to connection, transformation, and mobilization of audiences. Providing real examples of speeches and messages he has given, Palmer shows how he uses the Enneagram to craft a message that connects with his audience. A healthy marriage of Enneagram wisdom and communication skill can help us speak with clarity into the heart of where people live, love, and experience life.

    

    A chord chart is at the end of the book for easy reference as well as an index grouping the songs according to ease of performance. Contents: Abide with Me!;As I have loved you;As I Search the Holy Scriptures;As I watch the rising sun;Away in a Manger;Be Thou Humble;Because I Have Been Given Much;Called to Serve;Christ the Lord Is Risen Today;Come Come Ye Saints;Come, O Thou King of Kings;Come Unto Jesus;Come, Ye Children of the Lord;Count Your Blessings;Did You Think to Pray;Do Wat Is Right;Ere you left your room this morning; Families Can Be Together;For the Beauty of the Earth;God Be With You Till We Meet Again;God Our Father Hear Us Pray;God's Daily Care;Hark, All Ye Nations!;He Is Risen!;Help Me Teach with Inspiration;High on the Mountain Top;How Firm a Foundation;How Great Thou Art;I am a Child of God;I Believe in Christ;I have a family here on earth;I Know that My Father Lives;I Know that My Redeemer Lives;I Need Thee Every Hour;I Stand All Amazed;In Humility, Our Savior;Jesus, Once of Humble Birth;Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee;Joseph Smith's First Prayer;Joy to the World;Keep the Commandments;Let the Holy Spirit Guide;Let Us All Press On;Lord I Would Follow Thee;Love at Home;Love One Another;Now Let Us Rejoice;Oh, Come All Ye Faithful;O God, the Eternal Father;Oh, how lovely was the morning;O, Lord my God;O, My Father;Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow;Redeemer of Israel;Savior, may I learn to love thee;Silent Night;Sweet Is the Work;Teach Me to Walk in the Light;Testimony;The Spirit of God;The witness of the Holy Ghost;There is a Green Hill Far Away;There is Beauty all around;There is Sunshine in My Soul Today;We Thank Thee O God for a ProphetWhen upon life's billows;Where Can I Turn for Peace?; and, While of These Emblems We Partake.

    Insights into the relationship between Orthodoxy and Western Christianity.