Biografier: religiøse og åndelige

Today God is alive and well. Therefore, without a doubt, there is power in prayer. Through prayer it has given me the power to conquer this enemy called FEAR, and not to be easily moved. It is very difficult to please God without faith. God is real and does exist. He truly rewards those who earnestly seek him. For we must not worry about tomorrow. For God holds our tomorrow. Whatever way a trial starts, trust me, it shall not end that way. For the end of a matter is always better. Do you know who Jesus is? If not, I pray that after you finish reading my story it shall inspire you to search for him with all your heart.

This book is a study of the career and ministry of Ruth Duvall Crawford (1916-1986), the wife of prominent evangelist Percy Crawford (1902-1960). As pianist for Percy's evangelistic team and director of music for his various evangelistic enterprises, Ruth put together an ensemble of 40-50 musicians, and produced hundreds of high-quality music programs, geared to Percy's nationwide radio and television audiences. These programs set a new standard of performance in evangelical circles in the Northeast and Central United States in the 1930s and 40s. In the process of building this musical program, Ruth developed a format and an original style of gospel music that proved to be highly effective in communicating the gospel to a wide audience. Even with the constraints placed upon her as a woman, Ruth was able to carve out her own identity and realize her full potential as a musical artist. Throughout their twenty-nine year ministry together, Ruth devoted herself fully and faithfully to Percy's single-minded mission of winning souls; she and her musicians always viewed the significance of their music as supportive of this soul-saving work. I will argue, however, that, in fact, her music comprised a ministry in its own right, with a message of its own that had the power to change hearts and transform lives. I formulate what I believe was the content of that message-namely, the possibility of drawing close to the person of Jesus, and entering into an intimate relationship with him. Further, I suggest that her message did not merely complement Percy's and strengthen its appeal, but offered the listener a different way of coming to know Christ as one's personal savior.

Drømme kender hjertets slag – En psykologisk forståelse af senfølger efter overgreb er en bog af Lislotte Jørgensen. Det er en spirituel performancebiografi. Den er både faglitteratur og skønlitteratur. Poesi og prosa. Og ikke mindst drøm og virkelighed. Bogen henvender sig til drømmere i alle aldre. Den henvender sig også til mennesker, der er interesserede i at forstå, hvordan overgreb sætter spor i både krop og sind. DRØMME KENDER HJERTETS SLAG er en poetisk prosafortælling. Den giver et medfølende indblik i, hvordan man kan håndtere overgreb med bevidsthed og intuitiv styrke gennem en narrativ praksis.Vi følger Almas udvikling fra hendes himmelske undfangelse op gennem barndom og ungdom. I hendes søgen efter at forstå sammenhængen mellem alt liv. Omdrejningspunktet er at skabe mening i den lille personlige fortælling ved at forstå den som en del af en større kulturel fortælling.Fortællingen knytter et personligt overgreb i barndommen sammen med hele den nutidige kulturs overgreb på naturen og på de mennesker, der lever i pagt med naturen.Barndommens gordiske knuder af sammenfiltrede tråde af følelsesmæssigt kaos bliver i ungdommen systematisk redt ud, forarbejdet og brugt til at væve nye livsmønstre med fine tråde af psykologisk, spirituel og naturvidenskabelig viden sammen med både personlige oplevelser og almenmenneskelige erfaringer.Fortællingen bæres af en aldrig svigtende tro på at finde følelsesmæssig og spirituel klarhed i det kaos, der til tider eksisterer i et sind som følge af overgreb i barndommen.Vores tankemønstre er en social konstruktion. Og den delvis selvbiografiske roman er en fortælling, hvor hovedpersonens projekt er at dekonstruere den kulturelt indlærte erfaring for i stedet at lytte til sanserne, drømmenes, kroppens og poesiens sprog i labyrinter af lys.

The Dekkers are a Dutch family transplanted from the Netherlands into the maturing culture of the Dutch East Indies, and the country transforms them - as they help influence the country. Pieter Dekker is a man of courage and influence in his career of Chief Commissioner of Police for Batavia (later, Jakarta), the headquarters of all 17,000 islands in the verdant Dutch-ruled nation. His eldest daughter, Diny Dekker, a tenacious, optimistic girl, matures during a revolutionary time. Her coming-of-age blossoms during the Second World War while in the Netherlands. The War shatters the Dekker family, separating them, but their hearts and spirits remain united. Diny faces the death of loved ones, and places her trust in God. Her story weaves the narrative of a life no longer at peace, and she must decide whether or not to return to the Indies. Can she find the paradise she once experienced? As much as the social atmosphere of the Dutch East Indies swirls and changes in Diny's lifetime, so too do her own personal attitudes about life and love.As she navigates three continents, Diny's faith, forgiveness, and desire for redemption will have the reader cheering for her each step of the way. This is the story of challenges and triumphs of a family traversing the 1930s and beyond, a tale of survival, hope, and redemption.

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The winner of the 2023 Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature, this beguiling, poetically drawn memoir of the author's early years as a nun in San Francisco in the mid-1960s, by Dianne Dugaw, provides a pastoral and moving ode to the cloistered world with vespers and Beatles tunes for a soundtrack.

In Danielle, the author invites readers into an intimate journey through the life of her seven-year-old daughter, who courageously battled cancer. Far from being just a heartbreaking narrative, this true story illuminates the transformative power of suffering when united with faith. Danielle, with her extraordinary spiritual maturity, finds strength and inspiration from her favorite saint, St. Therese of Lisieux, while navigating the complexities of illness.This book transcends the usual narratives of tragedy and loss by offering a message of hope and grace. Through sharing the family's experience - Danielle's remarkable perspective on life, her deep relationship with God, and her steadfast resilience - the author aims to reveal the beauty that can be found even in immense suffering. Danielle serves as a poignant reminder that life's hardships and joys are both cradled in the hands of God, and it challenges us to embrace them as such.

A comprehensive explanation of the extraordinary Palyul tradition in which the Mahamudra (“Great Seal”) and Dzogchen (“Great Perfection”) traditions and the kama and terma lineages are joined togetherPalyul Namgyal Changchub Chöling, one the six Great Secret Nyingmapa mother monasteries in Tibet, has for centuries upheld the extraordinary non-dual teachings of the Great Seal and Great Perfection traditions. Featuring captivating portraits of the Palyul lineage’s throne holders, along with its history and continued preservation, A Garland of Immortal Wish-Fulfilling Trees traces the succession of the tradition’s leaders and reveals the source of its dharma lineage found in kama, terma, and pure vision. It also includes:An introduction to the Palyul tradition by Penor RinpocheBiographies of Karma Chagmed Rinpoche and Vidyadhara Migyur DorjeAnd appendices detailing the Nyingma tradition and the major and minor branch monasteries of the mother Palyul

For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life, revisited through the events that have marked humanity in the last eighty years, since the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, when the future was a child, to the present day.

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the life of J. Hudson Taylor, a visionary missionary whose unwavering faith and pioneering spirit reshaped the landscape of 19th-century China.From his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England, Taylor's story unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. With boundless determination, he sets sail for a distant land, driven by an unshakable calling to bring the light of Christianity to the heart of China's vast interior. As you turn the pages, you'll witness Taylor's unyielding commitment to his mission, his deep empathy for the Chinese people, and the remarkable sacrifices made in the pursuit of his calling.Through the highs and lows of his incredible journey, Taylor's unwavering trust in divine providence and his enduring passion for spreading the gospel shine brightly. His encounters with adversity, cultural barriers, and personal challenges only serve to strengthen his resolve and deepen his reliance on faith.Taylor's narrative takes readers through gripping accounts of his experiences in China, sharing poignant moments of triumph and heartache. His candid reflections provide invaluable insights into the complexities of cross-cultural missions and the power of unwavering dedication to a cause larger than oneself. More than a tale of missionary exploits, J. Hudson Taylor's autobiography is a testament to the transformative power of faith, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of a noble purpose.

Dr. Robert H. Schuller's career has spanned more than five decades, and his ministry of hope has touched the hearts and souls of millions around the world. From one great story to the next, this disarmingly honest autobiography shows us a side of the great preacher that we haven't seen before. Here are stories of the events, people, and encounters that shaped his inspiring life and made him the ultimate possibility thinker.

These fourteen biographical sermons originally preached for a congregation of retired senior adults can inform, inspire, and encourage people of all ages. Applying biblical truths to people experiencing changing circumstances in their lives, the author presents timely sermons that are concise, stimulating, and well-developed. The sermons focus on God's continuing care for individuals, the grace demonstrated in Jesus Christ, and the value of the Bible in providing support and encouragement for people who trust God.

A memoir of John O. Humbert, who served as Deputy General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 1977 to 1985. In August 1985 at the Disciples' Des Moines General Assembly the Reverend Dr. Humbert was elected General Minister and President, the chief executive of the 1.2 million member denomination. Before serving as Deputy for eight years, Dr. Humbert was pastor of congregations for twenty-eight years in Ohio and Maryland.He is the fourteenth ordained Disciples minister in his family's line of ministers dating back six generations to his great-greatgreat-grandfather, James Foster, a colleague of the Disciples founders, Thomas and Alexander Campbell. Foster was the first in the family line of ordained ministers leading to Humbert. Mrs. James Foster, Martha, along with her parents Thomas and Lucy Hodgens, and family, were members of Thomas Campbell'sPresbyterian congregation in Ahorey, Ireland, before the three families' immigrated to Washington Township in western Pennsylvania.

Sarah, much like David of the Bible, was guided by her lifelong dreams. Through times of distress, she trusted in God to illuminate her path and conquer abusive relationships and seemingly insurmountable hardships. This book is a testament to her unwavering faith, demonstrating that by leaning on God, she firmly believes in overcoming all obstacles.

My Guru & I is an absorbing account of the journey of Patrick Neville Booth from his early childhood in Kokstad, KwaZulu-Natal Province, where his life was built around his great-grandmother and the three generations that received her loving guidance to his years searching for purpose and meaning. After many adventures, he arrives at the feet of a 'Mauritian saint' giving darshan in Johannesburg. Here with candid self-reflection, enthusiasm and sincerity, he depicts his inner voyage of transformation. He takes the reader on a mystical journey across India, England and Europe where he does battle with his ego and his own negative tendencies and connects with the inner divine energy. Under the guidance of Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda, he emerged from twenty five years of continuous unfolding as a brahmachari and later, Swami Vishwaparanthapananda. My Guru & I will inspire readers to awaken to their true Self and fulfil their highest potential.

Amia's Path is an inspirational story that explores one's journey through life. Raised up in the church, Amia knew that when she started her own family, she wanted to raise them up in the church as well. It's about how she went through life trying not to abandon her foundation. She eventually realized that he came first in her life no matter the situation or circumstance, and this was what helped to get her through.Instilling those same principles and values in her children that she had learned growing up as she bounced from church to church and place to place became a challenge, but she stuck with what she knew. As she went through her journey, she wasn't trying to intentionally leave her past behind, but she was trying to find that balance. Little did she know there were people who were placed in her life who kept her from straying too far. They were a constant reminder of what she was used to, yet still, life took her away from what she had known.She became complacent. Although somewhat content with where she was at any given stage in her life, she was constantly being reminded of her foundation. She always felt as though there was something more. Something was missing. She needed more than what she was used to but didn't know what it was or what to do.Life happens. It happened to Amia. Although her life experiences had taken her away from the church, it was those same experiences that helped her to realize that no matter where she was or what she was doing, God was always there. She was trying to do everything herself, based on her own understanding. She realized that she needed God more than anything. What she didn't realize was that all she had to do was listen. She made changes in her life. Those changes put her in a better place, closer to God where she continued to work on her relationship with him.

"...an amazing tale, told in a fast-paced and entertaining style." --Publishers Weekly This is the latest edition of Opening the Dragon Gate--the authorized biography of contemporary Taoist master Wang Liping (1949--). Wang is an 18th generation transmitter of Dragon Gate Taoism. This book tells the true story of his apprenticeship in Taoist wizardry, as well as the specialized body of knowledge, mystical wisdom and ritualized practice accumulated and refined over eleven centuries. His story begins with a seemingly chance encounter with three Taoist elders when he was a young boy. What follows is a philosophical quest in a coming-of-age tale like no other, playing out in mountainside temples and remote reaches of China. Wang's story parallels that of the Dalai Lama, as--like Tibetan Buddhists--Dragon Gate Taoists identify, raise and train specially chosen youngsters to become the holders, guardians and transmitters of their ancient, esoteric spiritual wisdom. While few of us will become spiritual gurus like Wang, his story speaks clearly and concisely to modern readers who are on their own "chosen paths," seeking their own forms of self-cultivation, enlightenment, wisdom and a life of greater harmony and truth.

` From the dawn of creation, the coming of the Messiah was the hope of a hurting world. Messiah Jesus should have been welcomed with open arms by his own Jewish family. So, this book takes a closer look at the opposition which he encountered. It uses the scriptures to trace the manner and timing of the Messiah's coming.

The first-ever biography of Edward Vernon Harcourt, Archbishop of York from 1807 to 1847, and the last aristocrat to hold the office.

A narrative lens can illustrate and illuminate a historical period's unique significance. With deep Puritan roots, Daniel Merrill (1765-1833) and Jonathan Fisher (1768-1847) were New Light Congregationalist clergymen born a generation after the Great Awakening, trained at elite theological institutions, who would themselves ignite and experience revival in Maine's Eastern Frontier, early in the19th century.Merrill's decision to become a Baptist in 1804 was both an effect and a cause of tectonic shifts in the young Republic's social and religious landscape, including disestablishment, which toppled the power structures of New England's Standing Order. Disagreement over baptism was a constant source of conflict, yet Merrill and Fisher continued to focus their energies and attention toward familiar endeavors, shared under the broader evangelical umbrella. Both were characteristically active evangelicals, engaged in a wide array of causes from circuit preaching to temperance and the formation of Bible societies. The mistreatment of black slaves and indigenous peoples were evils which they confronted through preaching, in print, and advocacy. Each contributed to the founding of educational institutions, some of which continue to the present. As "Fathers," they shaped the communities they served in ways that would extend past their lifetimes, and to regions far beyond New England.

An unknown author writes an unlikely book and inadvertently sparks an improbable global movement.The manuscript was written longhand on a yellow pad in a small Oregon town by a Quaker pastor describing twelve ancient Christian disciplines (the very definition of the term "unlikely"). But publishers at Harper & Row saw something special in what Richard Foster had written and took a risk.The movement kindled by the book developed slowly, almost imperceptibly. But once it caught hold, it exploded into flame.Celebration of Discipline was conceived during a period in history that Charles Dickens might describe as being the best of times and the worst of times. From its inception, American culture had been linked to Christian faith and values. We were "one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." The 1950s and early '60s saw the peak years of American churchgoing, when 70 percent of citizens attended church. But as the decade of the '60s stretched on, values and perspectives that had long been accepted as foundational to American faith and life began to come into question.When Celebration of Discipline spotlighted the superficiality that had come to characterize Christianity, it ignited the spiritual formation movement by prescribing the ancient spiritual practices as the necessary corrective. Michael Maudlin, religion publisher at HarperCollins, acknowledges, "People do not remember how Christians thought about spiritual formation in Christ before Celebration of Discipline was published. Most everybody now thinks it is natural for evangelicals to practice spiritual Disciplines. But it was not always so. Celebration of Discipline serves as a wonderful window into how a book can change a subculture."This is the story of that book.

"Coren tells us the stories of his fascinating life with clarity, self-deprecating wit, and page-turning verve." -- STEPHEN FRY From England's working class to high profile media personality, Michael Coren charts his encounters with people of faith, fame, and fortune.Michael Coren writes of his life leading up to entering the seminary and being ordained. Growing up in a working-class mixed-religion family, then entering a career in media, Coren was, and in some ways still is, the consummate outsider. He records his encounters and work with Oscar-winning writers, celebrities, and authors, and his early successes as a journalist.After marrying and settling in Canada, Coren became a darling of the Christian right, with his TV and radio shows and syndicated column. He describes his shift to more progressive Christianity and politics, and what happened personally and professionally when this occurred.Not just a humble admission of fault, but an articulate and convincing account of a spiritual awakening.

RAMBLINGS OF AN OLD MAN is a rare gift as Bill Entrekin presents the same facets of life that we all experience in a wonderful kaleidoscope of "written" fresh perception.Bill's God-given sense of humor will welcome you into his daily walk with God and give you a view of the joy the love of God brings.With the sketch of an Outline at the end of the book, you will be caught up in marvelous adventures from brand new grandbabies to great-grandparents, and from peace to war with everything in between.

Some think of jungles, lions, and snakes; others, of poverty 10,000 miles away. Still others think of coups d'état, medal-bedecked dictators, and economies on the brink.Come on a journey and see: a young boy in war-time Germany; a guy in his thirties contributing to German/American relations by marrying the commanding general's daughter; an adventurous family's cultural immersion into black Africa; a white man's face-off with AK-47-toting renegade soldiers; a missionary walking the edge, while half a dozen of his friends don't make it. Post-Amin Uganda was still hell on earth for most. Eb Roell and his wife, Debbie, tried to shine a bit of light into the darkness. If, beyond surviving, they succeeded, then it wasn't because of intelligence, experience, or daring - it was, as the song says, due to "Amazing Grace."This book will put you into Africa. It will help you see how it works - or doesn't. Culture, politics, language, the white elephants of misguided western aid, the drama of staying alive while trying to effect a difference - it's all there. So have a seat and take a trip.

Are you ready to embrace abundance? The author combines her experiences as an Orthodox Christian, healthcare professional, fitness expert, and grief survivor to guide you to a more balanced life.In this book, she explores the many facets of wellness from mental health and stress management to nutrition and self-care. Her insights are grounded in professional and personal experience and offer a relatable perspective. She provides practical tools to help build resilience in the face of adversity. Her heartfelt reflections on grief offer solace and support.Whether you seek to strengthen your faith or foster more meaningful connections, this is your roadmap to a life of vitality.