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Big Beliefs!

Author : David R. Helm

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Page : 0 pages

File Size : 42,38 MB

Release : 2016

Category : Religion

ISBN : 9781629951287

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For many, consistently practicing family devotions can be an overwhelming task. Recognizing this, Pastor David Helm has written a devotional expressly intended to help parents to succeed and children to grow. Three weekly readings accompanied by suggested Scripture passages introduce and simply explain key theological concepts found in the Westminster Confession of Faith (reproduced here in modern English). Questions following each reading help to start a conversation about what is learned. It's never too early to introduce Christianity's big beliefs



Big Beliefs in Small Bites

Author : Reg Nicholson

Publisher : Abbott Press

Page : 381 pages

File Size : 30,6 MB

Release : 2013-06

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1458208834

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PRAISE FOR BIG BELIEFS IN SMALL BITES "A wonderful miscellany of topics, some serious and troubling, some purely informative, some entertaining, but all full of wisdom and insight. Whether for reading from end-to-end, for dipping into randomly, or for seeking guidance on a specific problem or issue, this collection is an invaluable contribution to the thinking Christian's library." - Dr Ray Harlow, Professor of Linguistics, University of Waikato, New Zealand. If you have questions about religion, you'll find some answers in this volume written by Reg Nicholson MNZM. Learn about the history of the Church and solidify your faith. You'll also get answers to some big questions, such as: + Was Jesus really a carpenter? + What are religion's nine biggest mistakes? + What is the best three-letter word for a Christian to use? + Which major religion acknowledges millions of gods? + Did a Bible translation help Hitler? + What was the world's greatest-ever invention? Many people will be delighted with the author's viewpoints. Some may not concur with all of them, but most may find themselves nodding in agreement in places and even letting out an occasional chuckle. Explore the mystery, beauty, and compassion of God with Big Beliefs In Small Bites: The Pilgrim's Projects.



American Beliefs

Author : John Harmon McElroy

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 22,87 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Cultural pluralism

ISBN : 1566633141

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Why do so many different people with widely dissimilar ideas and customs get along as Americans? In American Beliefs, John McElroy identifies and explains those essential ideas that promote the unity of a vast nation and a diversified people--because they have been shared and acted upon by generations of Americans. Tracing these beliefs historically from their origins in the earliest experiences of the American colonists, Mr. McElroy shows how they became continuing convictions that together form a pattern distinct from those of other peoples. Work, he argues, shaped the primary beliefs of Americans, for the task of the early settlers was first of all to survive in a new wilderness. He then goes on to discuss beliefs that grew from the experiences of immigrants, from life on the frontier, and from the ideas that Americans developed about religion and morality, politics, human nature, and the workings of society. It is not birthplace or skin color that makes a person an American, Mr. McElroy observes, but a common behavior based upon principles of freedom and equality, individuality and responsibility, improvement and practicality. American Beliefs is a book greatly needed, a powerful antidote to decades of historical and political writings that have concentrated on the differences among Americans.



Big Gods

Author : Ara Norenzayan

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 264 pages

File Size : 10,10 MB

Release : 2015-08-25

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 0691169748

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Examines how the belief in gods has lead to cooperation and sometimes conflict between groups. The author also looks at how some cooperative societies have developed without belief in gods.



Challenging Beliefs

Author : Tim Noakes

Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa

Page : 602 pages

File Size : 40,71 MB

Release : 2012-03-05

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1770224602

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Tim Noakes is one of the world’s leading authorities on the science behind sport and a successful sportsman in his own right. Through a lifetime of research, he has developed key scientific concepts in sport that have not only redefined the way elite athletes and teams approach their professions, but challenged conventional global thinking in these areas. In this new and updated edition of Challenging Beliefs, Noakes shares his views on everything from the myths perpetuated by the sports-drink industry to the prevalence of banned substances, the need to make rugby a safer sport and the benefits of a high-protein, low-carb diet. The teams and athletes with whom Noakes has worked make fascinating backdrops to these topics, highlighting the importance of science in sport in human terms. In providing an intimate look at the golden threads running through Noakes’s life and career, this remarkable book reveals the landmark theories and principles generated by one of the greatest minds in the history of sports science.



The Big Picture Story Bible

Author : David R. Helm

Publisher : Crossway Bibles

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,22 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781581342772

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Simple text and illustrations present the stories of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.



The Big Leap

Author : Gay Hendricks

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 40,50 MB

Release : 2009-04-21

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 0061735345

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Most of us believe that we will finally feel satisfied and content with our lives when we get the good news we have been waiting for, find a healthy relationship, or achieve one of our personal goals. However, this rarely happens. Good fortune is often followed by negative emotions that overtake us and result in destructive behaviors. "I don't deserve this," "this is too good to be true," or any number of harmful thought patterns prevent us from experiencing the joy and satisfaction we have earned. Sound familiar? This is what New York Times bestselling author Gay Hendricks calls the Upper Limit Problem, a negative emotional reaction that occurs when anything positive enters our lives. The Upper Limit Problem not only prevents happiness, but it actually stops us from achieving our goals. It is the ultimate life roadblock. In The Big Leap, Hendricks reveals a simple yet comprehensive program for overcoming this barrier to happiness and fulfillment, presented in a way that engages both the mind and heart. Working closely with more than one thousand extraordinary achievers in business and the arts—from rock stars to Fortune 500 executives—whose stories are featured in these pages, the book describes the four hidden fears that are at the root of the Upper Limit Problem. The Big Leap delivers a proven method for first identifying which of these four fears prevents us from reaching our personal upper limit, and then breaking through that limitation to achieve what Hendricks refers to as our Zone of Genius. Hendricks provides a clear path for achieving our true potential and attaining not only financial success but also success in love and life.



Beliefs And Values In Science Education

Author : Poole, Michael

Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Page : 152 pages

File Size : 31,16 MB

Release : 1995-06-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 0335156452

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Examines ways in which beliefs and values interact with science and science teaching



The Basics of Christian Belief

Author : Joshua Strahan

Publisher : Baker Academic

Page : 217 pages

File Size : 40,85 MB

Release : 2020-05-19

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1493423932

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This reader-friendly yet robust introduction to the Christian faith explores the essentials of Christianity and the impact they have on life, worldview, and witness. Written in an accessible and engaging voice for college-age readers, the book connects the biblical plotline, the Apostles' Creed, the comparative distinctiveness of Christianity, and life's big questions. The author shows how the Christian metanarrative speaks to questions about purpose, worth, ethics, personhood, and more, and helps readers understand what it means to be a Christian in a post-Christian world.



The Brain

Author : Rob DeSalle

Publisher : Yale University Press

Page : 531 pages

File Size : 45,61 MB

Release : 2012-04-30

Category : Science

ISBN : 0300183569

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“An engaging and complex examination of the development of the human brain throughout its evolutionary history” (Publishers Weekly). After several million years of jostling for ecological space, only one survivor from a host of hominid species remains standing: us. Human beings are extraordinary creatures, and it is the unprecedented human brain that makes them so. In this delightfully accessible book, the authors present the first full, step-by-step account of the evolution of the brain and nervous system. Tapping the very latest findings in evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and molecular biology, Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall explain how the cognitive gulf that separates us from all other living creatures could have occurred. They discuss • The development and uniqueness of human consciousness • How human and nonhuman brains work • The roles of different nerve cells • The importance of memory and language in brain functions, and much more Our brains, they conclude, are the product of a lengthy and supremely untidy history—an evolutionary process of many zigs and zags—that has accidentally resulted in a splendidly eccentric and creative product.