Author: Mark Miller Publisher: ISBN: 9781511716703 Category : Languages : en Pages : 108
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This is not a traditional self-help book. It is a life plan designed to renew gratitude and strengthen faith. The authors of this book are not trained psychologists or ordained clergy (although they received plenty of input from professionals). They are a father and son with a combined one hundred years (plus) experience of Life. They have faced challenges, experienced failure and explored their faith.There are several journal pages included at the end of each chapter. They are intentionally left blank for you, the reader, to fill.As seen in the motion picture "God, Where Are You?" (Starring Wade Williams and Kibwe Dorsey, written and directed by De Miller).
Author: Louise L. Hay and Friends Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com ISBN: 1458715388 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 242
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Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Joan Z. Borysenko, Lee Carroll, Sri Daya Mata, Doreen Virtue, Bernie Siegel, M.D., Dan Millman, John Randolph Price, and others share their understanding of the practice of gratitude.
Author: Dale Larsen Publisher: InterVarsity Press ISBN: 0830831630 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 51
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Though the busyness and challenges of daily life can make it easy to put showing gratitude low on our priority list, Scripture continually reveals how important it is for God's people—in good times and bad. This eight-session LifeGuide® Bible Study reminds us of what God has done, reorients us around God's grace, and helps us enjoy good gifts instead of taking them for granted.
Author: Joan Chittister Publisher: ISBN: 9780814630228 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 193
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Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams often says that, no matter what, the proper stance of the Christian in the world is one of gratitude. In this book, Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, and Archbishop Rowan Williams offer us a sweeping set of things and circumstances to be grateful for 'things for which we can sing alleluia," "praise and thanks be to God." Some are things we naturally feel grateful for: God, peace, wealth, life, faith, and unity. But when these are set alongside other things we would never think to sing alleluia about 'death, divisions, sufferings, and even sinners 'we begin to see, as Joan Chittister says in her introduction, that "Life itself is an exercise in learning to sing 'alleluia ' here in order to recognize the face of God hidden in the recesses of time. To deal with the meaning of 'alleluia ' in life means to deal with moments that do not feel like 'alleluia moments' at al." In this series of reflections it becomes clear that singing "alleluia" is not a way to escape reality but receptivity to another kind of reality beyond the immediate and the delusional, of helping us understand what is now and what is to come. Joan Chittister, OSB, is a Benedictine nun and international lecturer who has been a leading voice in spirituality for more than thirty years. She has authored forty books, including her most recent,The Liturgical Year: The Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life, published by Thomas Nelson. Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury, is acknowledged internationally as an outstanding theological writer, scholar, and teacher. He has been involved in many theological, ecumenical, and educational commissions and has written extensively across a wide range of fields of professional study ' philosophy, theology, spirituality, and religious aesthetics. He has also written on moral, ethical, and social topics and, since becoming archbishop, has focused more intently on contemporary cultural and interfaith issues. "
Author: Onesimus Malatji Publisher: Onesimus Malatji ISBN: 1776491807 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 119
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Set in contemporary Africa, "The Gratitude Imprint" unfolds the tale of a visionary individual, whose early life struggles and transformative experiences shape their desire to leave a lasting legacy in the world, akin to an eternal tattoo on the universe. This central character, drawing inspiration from the lives of great historical figures, recognizes the impermanence of material wealth and the enduring power of knowledge and ideas. The narrative weaves through the protagonist's journey as they influence a diverse range of individuals, including a gangster whose life takes a new turn due to their encounter. It's a story that highlights the profound impact one's words and actions can have, extending far beyond immediate effects and transforming lives in unforeseen ways. "The Gratitude Imprint" is as much a philosophical treatise as it is a story, exploring themes of interconnectedness within the universe. The protagonist's actions, from writing a book to expressing gratitude, ripple through the fabric of time, touching lives and altering futures. The story emphasizes that everyone holds the potential to make significant impacts, with the protagonist's journey serving as a testament to the unseen yet powerful forces of human kindness, generosity, and positive action. The novel also delves into the nature of legacy, the transformative power of ideas, and the interconnectedness of all life. As the protagonist's influence grows, they remain largely unknown, a subtle yet powerful force for change. Their story is one of selfless giving and understanding the profound impact of gratitude in all its forms – a message that resonates deeply in a world seeking meaning and connection. "The Gratitude Imprint" is not just about the change one individual can bring but also about how every act of kindness and every word of wisdom can become a part of a larger, universal tapestry of positive energy and transformation. It is a story that invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the imprints they leave on the universe.
Author: Diana Butler Bass Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062659510 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 256
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The Wilbur Award-winning book Grateful is now available in paperback and with an updated subtitle. If gratitude is good, why is it so hard to do? In Grateful, Diana Butler Bass untangles our conflicting understandings of gratitude and sets the table for a renewed practice of giving thanks. We know that gratitude is good, but many of us find it hard to sustain a meaningful life of gratefulness. Four out of five Americans report feeling gratitude on a regular basis, but those private feelings seem disconnected from larger concerns of our public lives. In Grateful, cultural observer and theologian Diana Butler Bass takes on this “gratitude gap” and offers up surprising, relevant, and powerful insights to practice gratitude. Bass, author of the award-winning Grounded and ten other books on spirituality and culture, explores the transformative, subversive power of gratitude for our personal lives and in communities. Using her trademark blend of historical research, spiritual insights, and timely cultural observation, she shows how we can overcome this gap and make change in our own lives and in the world. With honest stories and heartrending examples from history and her own life, Bass reclaims gratitude as a path to greater connection with god, with others, with the world, and even with our own souls. It’s time to embrace a more radical practice of gratitude—the virtue that heals us and helps us thrive.