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  Byways of Blessedness - Finding...

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  In Byways of Blessedness (1904), James Allen guides readers away from life’s hectic “highways” and onto the tranquil, overlooked paths that lead to true contentment. While his iconic work As a Man Thinketh establishes the universal power of thought, this book is its practical companion, detailing the specific daily practices—particularly silence and compassion—that forge a serene and virtuous character. 
  Allen maps the inner terrain of silence, framing it as the essential foundation for self-mastery. He prescribes the “divine silence” of the early morning as a sacred space to harmonize the mind and cultivate clarity. This practice, explored in chapters like “Silentness” and “Solitude,” is not mere quiet but an active discipline to calm inner turmoil and hear one’s higher nature. The parallel path is compassion, which Allen defines as the act of “abandoning the inward selfishness and putting pure love in its place”. This transforms duty into joy and is presented as the key to shedding the burdens of a lower self. 
  These intertwined practices facilitate the conscious development of the higher self. Allen frames this as a patient triumph over the “inward foe,” achieved through the “byways” of right beginnings, small duties, and hidden sacrifices. The destination is a state of calm sovereignty, where one becomes the “king of mind, body, and circumstance”. 
  Allen’s wisdom was forged in hardship. After his father was robbed and murdered, the 15-year-old Allen left school to work. Inspired by Tolstoy, he abandoned a secretarial career for a life of contemplation in Ilfracombe, writing only messages he had “lived out in his own life”. Though his literary career lasted just nine years, his philosophy became a cornerstone for the self-help genre, directly influencing figures like Norman Vincent Peale and Napoleon Hill. Byways of Blessedness is a quintessential expression of that legacy—a compassionate, lived manual for building lasting peace from within.

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  Silence - The Power of Quiet in...

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  The Zen master and one of the world's most beloved teachers returns with a concise, practical guide to understanding and developing our most powerful inner resource—silence—to help us find happiness, purpose, and peace. 
  Many people embark on a seemingly futile search for happiness, running as if there is somewhere else to get to, when the world they live in is full of wonder. To be alive is a miracle. Beauty calls to us every day, yet we rarely are in the position to listen. To hear the call of beauty and respond to it, we need silence. 
  Silence shows us how to find and maintain our equanimity amid the barrage of noise. Thich Nhat Hanh guides us on a path to cultivate calm even in the most chaotic places. This gift of silence doesn't require hours upon hours of silent meditation or an existing practice of any kind. Through careful breathing and mindfulness techniques he teaches us how to become truly present in the moment, to recognize the beauty surrounding us, and to find harmony. With mindfulness comes stillness—and the silence we need to come back to ourselves and discover who we are and what we truly want, the keys to happiness and well-being.

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  Holy Bible - Isaiah - New Living...

  Tyndale House Publishers

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  HOLY BIBLE - ISAIAH: NEW LIVING TRANSLATION (NLT) The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, is an authoritative Bible translation, rendered faithfully into today’s English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT’s living language breathes life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages—but even more powerful are stories of how people’s lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts.  The New Living Translation is perfect for every age and stage of life, allowing every member of the family to read the same text.   What method did the translators use in making the NLT?  The translators of the New Living Translation set out to render the message of the original texts of Scripture into clear, contemporary English. As they did so, they translated as simply and literally as possible when that approach yielded an accurate, clear, and natural English text. Many words and phrases were rendered literally and consistently into English, preserving essential literary and rhetorical devices, ancient metaphors, and word choices that give structure to the text and provide echoes of meaning from one passage to the next.  On the other hand, the translators rendered the message more dynamically when the literal rendering was hard to understand, was misleading, or yielded archaic or foreign wording. They clarified difficult metaphors and terms to aid in the reader’s understanding. The translators first struggled with the meaning of the words and phrases in the ancient context; then they rendered the message into clear, natural English. Their goal was to be both faithful to the ancient texts and eminently readable. The result is a translation that is both exegetically accurate and idiomatically powerful. More than 90 Bible scholars, along with a group of accomplished English stylists, worked closely together toward that goal. In the end, the NLT is the result of precise scholarship conveyed in living, contemporary language.

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  Expecting Emmanuel - Eight Women...

  Joanna Harader

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  Journey through Advent and Christmas with the women of Jesus’ family line.Christmas is about so much more than twinkle lights, sugar cookies, and perfect family photos. It’s about the world-changing, transforming, and sometimes messy reality of “God with us.” As we dive deep into the biblical accounts of Jesus’ female ancestors and reflect on God’s presence in their complicated lives, we can begin to release our expectations of a “perfect Christmas” and instead seek the experience of a holy season.Through invitational spiritual practices and reflections, this daily devotional centers the stories of five women in Jesus’ genealogy—Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary—plus three additional female figures connected to Jesus’ early life in the days leading up to Epiphany. You will also find resources for exploring the lives of these women in worship, small group, and retreat settings. This Advent and Christmas season, step into the true power of the Incarnation as we journey together to the manger and encounter the omnipotent God who has come to us in the vulnerable Christ-child.​Original artwork by Michelle Burkholder

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  The Gift of the Unexpected -...

  Jillian Benfield

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  What if the unexpected is the beginning of becoming your truest self?  
   
  Jillian Benfield was living life in the spotlight as a TV journalist, but after receiving a life-altering diagnosis for her unborn son, she realized no camera-ready outfit could dress up her grief.  
   
  Overcoming this unexpected circumstance wasn't an option. She would have to undergo it instead. In doing so, she discovered who she was and who God wanted her to become.  
   
  In this riveting story filled with grit and grace, Jillian helps you: 
   
  ● break down the false constructs you've built around God and your identity 
  ● learn to feel your pain in a healing way 
  ● discover how your internal transformation leads to external purpose 
   
  No matter what you're going through, you're invited to open this gift: The Gift of the Unexpected. 
   
  "Intense. Stunning. Needed. Jillian's words will help you discover beauty in the unexpected."--LESLIE MEANS, creator of Her View From Home 
  	 
  "Thoughtful and honest, Jillian's story of transformation reminds us that God is present and pursuing us, even in the most unexpected moments of our lives. Read and be changed."--KAYLA CRAIG, author of To Light Their Way and creator of Liturgies for Parents

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  Keep It Light - The Freedom of...

  Joël Malm

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  Overwhelmed? Tired? Feel like you can't keep up? 
   
   
    
  Jesus promises that His burden is light, but how many of us are actually feeling, well . . . light? If life is like a long hike, most of us feel like we have a giant backpack of responsibilities and burdens that weigh us down and take the joy out of living. But Jesus offers another way. Keep It Light will help you: 
   
   
   
  ● Prioritize what deserves your time, money, and energy in this season of life 
   
   
   
  ● Develop a plan to give your best to what matters most right now 
   
   
   
  ● Balance the demands on your resources so there's time and energy for what you love most 
   
   
   
  ● Create a stewardship plan to make sure that what God values is your highest priority 
   
   
   
  If the burden of life feels too heavy to handle, there's a good chance you're carrying something you weren't meant to carry alone.

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