Author: Christian J. Barrigar
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460293843
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 262
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Freedom All The Way Up proposes four intertwined elements that make up the meaning of life—self-worth, purpose, identity, and hope. Materialism (atheism) claim the universe has no meaning, so there is no larger purposeful story into which we can place ourselves—we are left on our own to construct meaning for our lives. Barrigar argues, though, that the universe possess God’s meaning and purpose—to provide the space and conditions by which to bring about the existence of agape-capable beings in agape-loving relationships with God and with others. In effect, the universe is a great ‘freedom system’ designed by God with freedom built in ‘all the way up’, from the Big Bang to the emergence of big brains and free will. Barrigar describes the emergence of this system through his novel agape/probability account of God’s design for the universe, which integrates such disciplines as quantum physics, statistical mechanics, probability theory, evolutionary psychology, neuroscience, and game theory. This system sets up the conditions for a fundamental choice between autonomous freedom, which focuses principally on self, and agapic freedom, which focuses principally on God and on others. Materialism chooses autonomous freedom, but thereby introduces nihilism into each of the elements of meaning. In turns out that nihilism is a much greater problem for Materialism than suffering is for Theism. In contrast, agapic freedom infuses self-worth, purpose, identity, and hope with God’s agape-love, dispelling Materialism’s inherent nihilism. Freedom All The Way Up provides a dramatic new proposal for God and the meaning of life in our scientific and humanist age.
Author: Richard Bowen
Publisher: Covenant Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1646707575
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 108
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My book is about my experiences growing up in an extremely broken and abusive home. My rebellious and destructive choices led me to being incarcerated for over ten years of my life in both state and federal prisons, years spent functioning as a severe drug addict, and being emotionally and spiritually disconnected from God and all who loved me. It is my story of love finding me and shining a light so bright that I could not deny the existence of our living God and His profound love and overwhelming mercy. It is my story of realizing that I have never been alone.
Author: Lucy Woodhull
Publisher: Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD)
ISBN: 1786510537
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
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Sometimes, there's nowhere to go but f*ck up... If you love Broad City and Bridget Jones, you'll adore Dagmar Kostopoulos...and her colossal f*ck-ups. Twenty-something Dag has always been the &‘perfect' woman. Responsible, honest to a fault, hard-working. Even her bras are no-nonsense. And for what? Her boyfriend dumps her for being boring, and her boss fires her for not sucking on his nether regions to get promoted. What's a perfectionist overachiever to do? A complete one-eighty. To heck with rules—Dag orchestrates a spectacular fall from grace by deciding to ruin her life exactly six-hundred-sixty-six times, and finally has a little naughty fun. Some scandalous Spandex and a few bar lies later, tame little Dagmar becomes Giselle, ballsy siren. The wild thing is...it works! Dag gets a better job and meets the sexiest man she's ever known. Well, Giselle meets him. Dagmar doesn't exist. Except that she does, and her escapades just became a ticking time bomb, one that might blow her heart to smithereens. Join Dag for her irresistible and hilarious f*ck-ups, because every good girl needs to inject a little bad girl sizzle into her veins.
Author: John Kasich
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1488056358
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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A Little Book About Big Change “Uplifting.”—Kirkus Reviews We all want the same things. We want to live a life of purpose and meaning. We want to leave a legacy for our children and grandchildren. We want to leave the world a better place. And yet we spend so much time wringing our hands over what’s wrong and not nearly enough time fixing those things within our control. John Kasich has walked the corridors of power both in the politics, as a former leader of Congress, governor of Ohio, presidential candidate, and in the private sector, as an in-demand public speaker, best-selling author and a strategic advisor to businesses and large non-profits. Yet he’s seen that the most powerful movements have started from the bottom up. Rather than waiting on Washington, the solutions happen once we become leaders in our own lives and communities. The strength and resilience of our nation lies in each of us. That’s what this book is about. In It’s Up to Us, Kasich shares the ten little ways we each can bring about big change. Taken together, they chart a path for each to follow as we look to live a life bigger than ourselves. Taken one-by-one, they can help to lift us from a place of outrage or complacency or helplessness and move us closer to our shared American dream.
Author: J.D. Ball
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532099479
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 54
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This is a book to help married couples find that missing spark in their relationship. A way to help them find imaginative ways to come back together to make their marriage work again or on a new level. Simple, fun, and naughty ways to rediscover each other and remember why they fell in love in the first place.
Author: F. A. Roberts
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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"By Forest Ways in New Zealand" by F. A. Roberts New Zealand is a fascinating country that has always grabbed the attention of people from around the world. In this book, Roberts educates readers about the landscape of this great and beautiful nation. Wellington, Steward Island, Auckland, the Waitomo Caves, glaciers, valleys, and more are all described in vivid details to bring the country to life for people around the globe.
Author: Maggie Reigh
Publisher: Wood Lake Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 189683664X
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 219
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This book is for every parents who recognises parenting as an important job in their life. It is a book about raising children full of spirit and life, and teaching them to be caring human beings. But it is also about parents learning how to empower themselves and their children and how to turn their power struggles into powerful relationships. This book offers nine valuable chapters on raising children who are respectful, responsible and resilient. Combining profound insights with practical ideas, this book will show parents how to encourage children to develop the courage to discover their own strengths and offer their gifts to others. The book is full of stories and examples that bring parenting tools and concepts to life. Parenting is a matter of the heart, it offers us the personal and spiritual growth opportunity of a lifetime, and this book allows parents to take full advantage of this opportunity while bringing out the best in their child.
Author: Cindy Vaillancourt
Publisher: Balboa Press
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 71
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Book Description
Are you ready to start your journey as a newly awakened person? You can gain a better understanding of your own spiritual nature and your many objectives in this life, as well as some clarity and insight into your beautiful soul. Waking up to higher levels of consciousness and to our true nature is a mystical process of liberation and transformation, one bringing inner peace and freedom. Waking up is about pulling your awareness and consciousness to the forefront, examining who you are in your heart and mind, and assessing the possible need for inner healing to bring more joy and love to ourselves and our family members. We grow, we change, and we become who we’re meant to be in life. It’s a lifelong journey full of excitement and wonder, and it’s even more glorious if we choose to see it through newly enlightened eyes. This spiritual guide offers ways to help you find out who you really are and what your life’s purpose is beyond your responsibilities, interests, and relationships. You might discover a few occult secrets along the way, as well as affirmations and suggestions that can help you live your best life with joy, happiness, and importance.
Author: Russ Stoddard
Publisher: Elevate Publishing
ISBN: 194544939X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 179
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A new breed of socially conscious companies is changing how consumers shop, where employees work, and the way in which the world does business. Rise Up: How to Build a Socially Conscious Business sets the stage for this optimistic business trend where companies create financial profit for stakeholders through products, services, and business models that create social impact and public benefit. With more than 25 years of experience running a Certified B Corporation (earned by meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency) that has always had social responsibility at its core, Russ Stoddard offers insights and guidance on how to create a socially conscious business, as well as encouraging words for social entrepreneurs of every generation.
Author: Tina J
Publisher: Sullivan Group Publishing
ISBN: 1648542344
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 163
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Did Hurricane violate Shaniece and was Reggie shooting him justified? These are the questions running through everyone's mind, but once the truth is revealed, no one is safe. The person who committed the heinous act is out there planning another attack, but not on Shaniece. Promise has had enough of the beast that she'd grown to love. No matter what she does, it isn't good enough for him in her eyes. However, the two of them can't stay away from each other. Sydney has become obsessed with Hurricane and will continue doing what she feels is necessary to win him back. Will Promise give up the fight for the man she truly loves or does she take a step back and give Sydney what she wants the most; Hurricane? Shaniece is still dealing with her ordeal and Reggie has been there every step of the way. Unfortunately, him shooting who he believes was responsible didn't go unnoticed, and he will suffer the consequences. Arnold has finally decided to settle down with a woman he thought could have his kids and be his future wife. Until he finds out that she isn't all that he thought and has to choose if she's worth fighting for.
