Imagine being in a peaceful, beautiful, tranquil setting away from the buzz of life. At the end of a gravel path lined by flowers and stretches of flowing greenery, there is a lovely B&B with a winding porch, an inviting swing, and a majestic Willow tree swaying in the breeze. You step into the freshness and are greeted by a Host that will soon create amazing aromas, appetites and experiences. You know not what to expect and are timelessly taken on a journey of awareness, understanding, and perhaps even transformation. You see a piece of yourself in each guest: the elder, wise gentleman, Ray; the hard core business woman, Alison; the hopeful Matthew who is finding his way; and, young Madilyn and her baby who are navigating the new. And, even the Weeping Willow tree who views all arrivals and departures, and embraces each. Come sit at our table. This is OUR World. How will we choose to show up in it? What will we choose to see in each other? How are we influenced by external differences or our own beliefs? In parable, Be Good for Goodness Sake, is an exploration of these questions and of who we are as individuals living in a collective and often confusing world. The compass of life and how we choose to live it does not point in one direction all of the time. That is perfectly okay. It is actually unavoidable. The distinction of how you live in Our World is purely how you choose to. Now is your time to reflect on your story.

Midlife can be a very productive time of lifea time to develop true character and to acquire the virtue of goodness. This book is a map to help you find the real joy of midlife: authentic character, which is to be good for goodness' sake.

Zikman collects real-life stories--some poignant, some hair-raising--of lifesaving rescues, mentoring troubled teens, helping terminally ill patients, and more.

For most Christians, the thought of being involved in evangelism is intimidating. They feel apprehensive, perhaps, because they feel unprepared. On the other hand, when Christians are prepared, they feel confident that they can personally share the good news with others. Evangelism: A Biblical Approach will thoroughly prepare you because it covers every passage on evangelism and all the topics pertaining to evangelism in the New Testament. It begins by delving into the biblical foundations of evangelism--starting from the basic questions of "What is Evangelism?" and "Why Evangelize?" It covers such topics as "Praying People into Heaven," "On Being Wise, Like a Snake," and "What Made Paul So Bold?" It concludes by discussing the practical how-tos, including approaching different people on their level. It enables you to make evangelism personal. This revised edition has an additional chapter on Lordship Salvation. Evangelism: A Biblical Approach will equip you and give you the confidence to explain the gospel.

After 9/11, many Americans were left with a question held deep in their hearts: How could the grief-stricken families go forward after such traumatic, catastrophic loss? For one group of families directly affected by this tragedy, the downstairs of a local Catholic church in the small town of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, would set the stage for an answer. For Goodness' Sake offers a window into the workings and surroundings a 9/11 bereavement support group held in the Saint James Church, where 76 families and 104 children came together to face their grief and seek answers. Author Pamela Koch shares the stories of the families and the volunteers who rallied together in outreach, where she and her team used a holistic approach to grief to provide unimaginable, creative counseling sessions over a two-year period. Families would be transformed through these uplifting sessions, even paying it forward and helping Pam through a T-cell transplant for her acute myelogenous leukemia. In the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks, a small New Jersey town with a big heart would come together to aid grieving families--and goodness prevailed! In the end, the story of the Saint James 9/11 Bereavement Support Group is a story of an amazing outpouring of faith, hope, and unconditional love upon the families so unforgettably touched that September day.

A scholarly reference to slang expressions from all parts of the English-speaking world includes coverage of twenty-first-century terms and lists explanations of word origins.

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In the midst of atrocities, there is the silent presence of the brave individuals who act and stand apart from the crowd, who risk their own lives by rescuing others and, in other ways, by voicing their dissent. The actions of these exceptional individuals raise questions as to why they were able to do what they did and why other people don't. But if we look closer at the histories of these individuals, what we discover is that they may not be as exceptional as we think and that bravery takes different forms in different contexts. Clinical material of a young male patient, a war hero struggling to separate from his refugee parents, illustrates the role of the ego ideal, insofar as it is consonant with innate morality, as the primary factor motivating acts of bravery. The compulsion to act bravely is largely ascribed to conscience, that is, being at one with oneself. Those who act bravely do not feel they have a choice because not to act is experienced as a betrayal of self. As such, bravery is a fundamental assertion not only of the self but of a moral order necessary to sustain the self. As well as bravery, Coline Covington investigates the concept of patriotism and what it truly means - a vital discussion for these turbulent times - and how each of us discovers our identity, as individuals but also within groups. Dr Covington is well placed to explore these questions with her BA in Political Philosophy from Princeton, her Diploma in Criminology from Cambridge, and her PhD in Sociology from LSE. Add to these her analytic training and fellowship of International Dialogue Initiative (IDI), and you are left with a thoughtful, perceptive, and sensitive discussion that is a joy to read.

An enlightening guide and refreshing approach to sugar. This book, scientifically backed and complete with infographics born of decades of research and experience, aspires to inform both professionals and lay people alike on the controversial topic of sugar in health and nutrition, debunking common fearmongering myths in the process. It: - answers that important question of what you need to know about sugar - poses and then answers the question - what is the connection between sugar and energy? - reveals the answer to that all-important question - what does a teaspoon of sugar weigh and how many calories/kilojoules does it contain? - discusses the important role of leftovers - explains how to read the food label of common drinks and foods containing sugar - identifies the connection between atmospheric carbon dioxide and sugars - suggests the important information on how to lose and maintain weight. What is the sugar-free diet? - informs about the power of marketing of sugar-containing foods - answers the questions you have always wanted to ask but didn't know where to go

While the fierce debate over religion in public schools receives ample media attention, we rarely consider the implications of religious schools on moral education and liberal democracy. In this groundbreaking work, Walter Feinberg opens up a critical new dialogue to offer a complete discussion of the important role religious schools play in the formation of a democratic citizenry. Feinberg, a leading philosopher of education, approaches the subject of religious education with a rare evenhandedness, drawing on examples from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim schools and exploring topics as disparate as sex education and creationism. For Goodness Sake provides a much-needed take on a controversial topic, demonstrating that the relationship between religion and schooling is not simply the exclusive concern of members of a given religious community, but a relevant and vital issue for everyone who cares about education.