Deep Roots, Strong Branches
Author : Diana Severance
Publisher : HPN Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 29,83 MB
Release : 1999-04
Category : History
ISBN : 0965499995
Deep Roots; Strong Branches
Author : Alan Spector
Publisher :
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 28,4 MB
Release : 2020-08-10
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ISBN :
Book Description
The African proverb states, "When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind." A complementary precept is, "When the branches are strong, there is no reason to fear climbing higher."Trees are the ideal metaphor for the growth and development of individuals and families across generations. Sturdy trees have deep roots and strong branches, and when exposed to threatening winds, trees grow stress wood, making them even more resilient.Previous generations have nurtured our life's tree, and we then assume stewardship and the responsibility to tend the tree for future generations-further deepening roots and strengthening branches. We can best do this if we develop a sense of self, mindfully answering three questions: 1) Who am I? 2) How did I become this person? 3) How will I affect future generations?In Deep Roots; Strong Branches, Alan Spector reflects on his answers to these questions and prompts the reader to do the same. He uses his life's stories and lessons learned, combines them with the stories and lessons of many others, and invites stories and learning from the reader. Hence the subtitle, Reflecting on Life Lessons Learned; A Mindful Multi-Memoir.
Deep Roots and Strong Branches
Author : Clara Vaughan Hatcher O'Brien
Publisher :
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 20,36 MB
Release : 1972
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ISBN :
Book Description
The Williams family immigrated from Wales to Edgecombe Co., North Carolina during or before 1744.
Whole Life Worship
Author : Sam Hargreaves
Publisher : Inter-Varsity Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 25,55 MB
Release : 2017-03-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1783595124
Book Description
This book is a continuation of the LICC series begun by Neil Hudson's Imagine Church Whole-Life Worship will demonstrate that the contemporary Western Church has reached a point where our "gathered" worship is separated from our "scattered" lives outside of church. This is detrimental to the congregation's spiritual development and their effectiveness on their "frontlines". Church worship should be inspired and informed by our everyday experiences. It should empower and send the congregation out to continue worshipping. The book will provide patterns and resources to better connect gathered worship with the lives of the congregation beyond church meetings. The book will unpack a biblical grounding for both gathered and scattered worship. It will then identify patterns within our gathered services which help us re-make these connections. It will provide practical resources such as songs, prayers and activities which can help churches connect Sunday to the rest of the week. It will draw examples and stories from other church streams and traditions, to demonstrate how different kinds of Christian spirituality engage worshipfully with everyday life. In the second half of the book is a practical resource looking specifically at different aspects of a gathered service, and how each one can have an "outward" dimension.
The Flourishing Tree
Author : Hope Squires
Publisher : Lulu
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 32,11 MB
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1483419320
Book Description
This books taps into the powerful imagery of trees to suggest ways that one may sink roots into God's Word and grow strong branches that bear the fruits of faith.
Nature's Circle
Author : Robert James Challenger
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 13,73 MB
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 192661318X
Book Description
This is Robert James Challenger's fifth collection of beautifully illustrated, easy-to-read short stories that impart practical, moral lessons about life in today's world. As in Aesop's fables and First Nations legends, animals, birds and insects are the ones who do the teaching. Mother Eagle helps her daughter overcome her sibling rivalry. An encounter with Mosquito teaches a little girl that revenge doesn't make a person feel any better. Little Orca learns from his grandfather that being grown up has very little to do with how big you are. Exploring a range of contemporary issues, including bullying and dealing with the death of loved ones, these stories are relevant and readable. As appealing to parents and teachers as they are to children, they are a wonderful way to convey values of respect, cooperation and kindness.
The Fight to Flourish
Author : Jennie Lusko
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 29,30 MB
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0785232338
Book Description
What if your struggles aren’t a barrier to thriving but an invitation into your most vibrant days? Discover how to live a life of joy and fullness, even in the midst of disappointment and broken dreams. How can you find a way forward when life throws you sucker punches, when you face obstacles that seem to snuff out your faith, when you lose someone precious to you? It is in the sacred space of pain and promise that we can begin to flourish. Even in the midst of disappointment and broken dreams it is possible to grow, be strong, and draw near to God. In The Fight to Flourish, Jennie Lusko draws on her experiences after the loss of her five-year-old daughter, Lenya, to show you that the ingredients for a fresh and thriving life are right in front of you. Jennie's story will help remind you of how much God loves you, even when life feels unbearable. With grit and grace, Jennie will help you: Discover that flourishing is not an impossible destination but a divine revelation of where you are right now Find relief from the weight of overwhelming circumstances by resting in the realization that God is fighting for you Trust that God is growing you in the gap between your expectations and your experience The word flourish is written all over you and your future. Discover the ongoing strength that Jennie has found and learn to reengage in life with renewed strength and confidence.
The SAGE Handbook of Family Communication
Author : Lynn H. Turner
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 505 pages
File Size : 12,53 MB
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1483312720
Book Description
A thorough exploration of the critical topics and issues facing family communication researchers today The Sage Handbook of Family Communication provides a comprehensive examination of family communication theory and research. Chapters by leading scholars in family communication expand the definition of family, address recent shifts in culture, and cover important new topics, including families in crisis, families and governmental policies, social media, and extended families. The combination of groundbreaking theories, research methods, and reviews of foundational and emerging research in family communication make this an invaluable resource that explores the critical topics and issues facing family communication researchers today.
A Testimony of Grace
Author : Steven G. Kennard
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 39,57 MB
Release : 2005-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1597816035
Book Description
Kennard's story of finding God's grace through his childhood and the jungles of Vietnam will inspire readers to allow His grace to change their lives.
The Humble Creative
Author : Matthew Niermann
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 26,79 MB
Release : 2021-03-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1725291800
Book Description
Open any other book on creativity, and you will hear the clichéd rallying cries of current creative culture: Be True to Yourself! Find Your Voice! Express Your Authentic Self! This book is different. This book will not tell you to “Be true to yourself,” but will implore you to “Humble yourself.” This book will not repeat the slogan, “Find your Voice,” but will ask you to consider how your moral weaknesses are inhibiting your creativity. Examining the current creative culture, The Humble Creative argues that creativity can easily become disordered by vices that Christianity has long understood, but most have forgotten; vices such as vainglory, envy, sloth, anger, lust of the eyes, greed, and pride. The Humble Creative integrates the long-held Christian understanding of moral vice with creativity, providing an accessible exploration of individual vices and their role in disordering creativity—ultimately offering exercises for moral and creative formation. Written in an accessible way, this book explores the stories of several individuals whose creativity have become disordered by vice, introducing the reader to the often overlooked relationship between the moral character of the creative and the successful pursuit of flourishing creativity.
