Author: D. C. Robertsson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781650947914
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
It's not just you. The struggle is real. There's a way off the hamster wheel of life. From adulting to midlife to pre and post retirement, life seems to be an endless grind. There's always the hope of conquering the next hill, but the next summit invariably disappoints. The futility of it all might be a background hum, but when you listen, it's there - no matter how successful you are. Escape From Futility provides the Biblical solution. Starting with one of the most successful people who ever lived - Solomon - it outlines the cause of this futility and God's key to escape, finishing with twelve practical ways to make it work in daily life.CONTENTSSTUMBLING FORWARDTHE FRUSTRATION OF FUTILITY There Is A Quiet Anguish To Life Everything Seems Difficult Our Attempts At Escape GOD'S CASE STUDY The Biblical Perspective Solomon's Slide Into Futility Solomon's Retrospective SOLOMON'S DEEP DIVE His Starting Conclusion Solomon's Personal Futility Solomon's Observations Of Others Solomon Made It Explicit WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS? Natural Responses Boundaries God's Common Grace As Far As Some People Get THE GENESIS OF FUTILITY The Framework Showdown Pre-Futility God Did It ESCAPE FROM FUTILITY Jesus Outlined The Way Treasure In Heaven From Heavenly Treasure To Genuine Love How Do We Do This? The Supply That Overflows Why This Way Put To The Test One Day At A Time MAKING THE SWITCH "You Prime The Pump" Partial Now, Complete Later The Ultimate Proof Difficult, Not Impossible TWELVE TIPS TO GET OFF THE HAMSTER WHEELBACK TO SOLOMON What Was Solomon Missing? Solomon's Tragic Ending PURPOSELY FORWARD What Does This Mean For Us? Eternity In Your Heart
Escape From Futility
Gregory of Nyssa, Homilies on Ecclesiastes
Author: Stuart G. Hall
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110873184
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
ISBN: 3110873184
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
The Tragedy of Almightiness
Author: Sybe Schaap
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498233058
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The Tragedy of Almightiness encircles the theme of human yearning for omnipotence, as expressed in religion and various ideologies. The central question revolves around the matter of what--in pursuing such an extreme power of the will--man seeks to achieve. While exploring the question, a thought-provoking link is made between religion and atheism; between the Biblical longing for God's promise and the Marxist appeal for man to realize that same promise. Omnipotence must vouch for the fulfilling of the promise, for justice and for man's dream of redemption. However that is not where it ends. The longing for salvation turns out to have a dangerous reverse side to it because it encourages a turning away from the actual world and the all-pervading evil. Omnipotence also facilitates the avenging of such evil. History has shown what this kind of yearning can lead to. The book demonstrates how modernity translates Biblical longings into ideologically justified revengefulness. The description of this process leads to a plea for renewed ethical purpose in life. It is a challenge that also extends to religion. Hence the reason that it is necessary to depart from the idea of omnipotence.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498233058
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The Tragedy of Almightiness encircles the theme of human yearning for omnipotence, as expressed in religion and various ideologies. The central question revolves around the matter of what--in pursuing such an extreme power of the will--man seeks to achieve. While exploring the question, a thought-provoking link is made between religion and atheism; between the Biblical longing for God's promise and the Marxist appeal for man to realize that same promise. Omnipotence must vouch for the fulfilling of the promise, for justice and for man's dream of redemption. However that is not where it ends. The longing for salvation turns out to have a dangerous reverse side to it because it encourages a turning away from the actual world and the all-pervading evil. Omnipotence also facilitates the avenging of such evil. History has shown what this kind of yearning can lead to. The book demonstrates how modernity translates Biblical longings into ideologically justified revengefulness. The description of this process leads to a plea for renewed ethical purpose in life. It is a challenge that also extends to religion. Hence the reason that it is necessary to depart from the idea of omnipotence.
Expository Dictionary of Bible Words
Author: Stephen D. Renn
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1565639383
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1185
Book Description
A contemporary replacement for the classic "Vine's Expository Dictionary," this newly written reference book covers the key vocabulary of the Bible with an integrated coverage of the Old Testament and New Testament words. Students of the Bible will be able to uncover the meaning of the original biblical text whether or not they have a working knowledge of Hebrew or Greek. Each English word entry includes the Hebrew or Greek for that word and explains its nuances and variations in meaning. It is coded to Strong's numbering and is a valuable resource for students, pastors, or the layperson interested in word studies.
Publisher: Hendrickson Publishers
ISBN: 1565639383
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1185
Book Description
A contemporary replacement for the classic "Vine's Expository Dictionary," this newly written reference book covers the key vocabulary of the Bible with an integrated coverage of the Old Testament and New Testament words. Students of the Bible will be able to uncover the meaning of the original biblical text whether or not they have a working knowledge of Hebrew or Greek. Each English word entry includes the Hebrew or Greek for that word and explains its nuances and variations in meaning. It is coded to Strong's numbering and is a valuable resource for students, pastors, or the layperson interested in word studies.
Five Lives on the Earth. Souls' Evolution. Volume 1
Author: Boriele Sim
Publisher: Бориэль Сим / Boriele Sim
ISBN: 9659119275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
If humans really have a highly developed mind, and they are guided by a common sense relative to the creatures, why history of mankind looks as a mad delirium? Do you know why? People who are we? What awaits us? Why you are on this planet now an why so many suffering here? Do you believe the All-Seeing really exists as well as His blessings and punishments? Or your sins will decay with the body under the coffin lid? Can you admit that your soul is deathless, and previously it animated bodies of humans and creatures not neccessarily monkeys? What do you think about those who first incarnated in human form and have the same free will and rights as you? Isn't that dangerous? Do you know for what purpose the Creator has chosen for Himself people, and why the eternal Chosen People eternally suffered from enemies? If it's not quite known to you and you are interested to clarify who are you, why are you here, what will happen with you, and what determines the future of mankind, then this book is definitely for you. Following after the thoughts of the main character, a young American physicist, and listening to his conversations with omniscient old man, you will slightly open the amazing projections of the Supreme Truth, which were ignored, hided and distored by the interested power for about 3300 years up to nowadays. The Original Source will answer your major life questions. Why don't get knowledge from the Source? Moreover, without risk, and for a great success in the eternal life!
Publisher: Бориэль Сим / Boriele Sim
ISBN: 9659119275
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
If humans really have a highly developed mind, and they are guided by a common sense relative to the creatures, why history of mankind looks as a mad delirium? Do you know why? People who are we? What awaits us? Why you are on this planet now an why so many suffering here? Do you believe the All-Seeing really exists as well as His blessings and punishments? Or your sins will decay with the body under the coffin lid? Can you admit that your soul is deathless, and previously it animated bodies of humans and creatures not neccessarily monkeys? What do you think about those who first incarnated in human form and have the same free will and rights as you? Isn't that dangerous? Do you know for what purpose the Creator has chosen for Himself people, and why the eternal Chosen People eternally suffered from enemies? If it's not quite known to you and you are interested to clarify who are you, why are you here, what will happen with you, and what determines the future of mankind, then this book is definitely for you. Following after the thoughts of the main character, a young American physicist, and listening to his conversations with omniscient old man, you will slightly open the amazing projections of the Supreme Truth, which were ignored, hided and distored by the interested power for about 3300 years up to nowadays. The Original Source will answer your major life questions. Why don't get knowledge from the Source? Moreover, without risk, and for a great success in the eternal life!
The Collected Works of J. Krishnamurti
Author: Jiddu Krishnamurti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788120830905
Category : Ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788120830905
Category : Ethics
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
START WHERE YOU ARE
Author: ARNOLD HILMAR LOWE
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The Fate of Art
Author: J. M. Bernstein
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 9780271008394
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Aesthetic alienation may be described as the paradoxical relationship whereby art and truth have come to be divorced from one another while nonetheless remaining entwined. J. M. Bernstein not only finds the separation of art and truth problematic, but also contends that we continue to experience art as sensuous and particular, thus complicating and challenging the cultural self-understanding of modernity. Bernstein focuses on the work of four key philosophers--Kant, Heidegger, Derrida, and Adorno--and provides powerful new interpretations of their views. Bernstein shows how each of the three post-Kantian aesthetics (its concepts of judgment, genius, and the sublime) to construct a philosophical language that can criticize and displace the categorical assumption of modernity. He also examines in detail their responses to questions concerning the relations among art, philosophy, and politics in modern societies.
Publisher: Penn State Press
ISBN: 9780271008394
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Aesthetic alienation may be described as the paradoxical relationship whereby art and truth have come to be divorced from one another while nonetheless remaining entwined. J. M. Bernstein not only finds the separation of art and truth problematic, but also contends that we continue to experience art as sensuous and particular, thus complicating and challenging the cultural self-understanding of modernity. Bernstein focuses on the work of four key philosophers--Kant, Heidegger, Derrida, and Adorno--and provides powerful new interpretations of their views. Bernstein shows how each of the three post-Kantian aesthetics (its concepts of judgment, genius, and the sublime) to construct a philosophical language that can criticize and displace the categorical assumption of modernity. He also examines in detail their responses to questions concerning the relations among art, philosophy, and politics in modern societies.
The Continuum Concept
Author: Jean Liedloff
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014196247X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The Continuum Concept introduces the idea that in order to achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional development, human beings - especially babies - require the kind of instinctive nurturing as practiced by our ancient relatives. It is a true ‘back to basics’ approach to parenting. Author Jean Liedloff spent two and-a-half years in the jungle deep in the heart of South America living with indigenous tribes and was astounded at how differently children are raised outside the Western world. She came to the realisation that essential child-rearing techniques such as touch, trust and community have been undermined in modern times, and in this book suggests practical ways to regain our natural well-being, for our children and ourselves.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 014196247X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
The Continuum Concept introduces the idea that in order to achieve optimal physical, mental and emotional development, human beings - especially babies - require the kind of instinctive nurturing as practiced by our ancient relatives. It is a true ‘back to basics’ approach to parenting. Author Jean Liedloff spent two and-a-half years in the jungle deep in the heart of South America living with indigenous tribes and was astounded at how differently children are raised outside the Western world. She came to the realisation that essential child-rearing techniques such as touch, trust and community have been undermined in modern times, and in this book suggests practical ways to regain our natural well-being, for our children and ourselves.
Finding God at Harvard
Author: Kelly K. Monroe
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310219224
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Kelly Monroe presents forty-two compelling testimonies from faculty members, former students, and orators at Harvard University whose reflections explode the myth that Christian faith cannot survive a rigorous intellectual environment.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 9780310219224
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Kelly Monroe presents forty-two compelling testimonies from faculty members, former students, and orators at Harvard University whose reflections explode the myth that Christian faith cannot survive a rigorous intellectual environment.