books about: reflections     books:       The Gift of Peace: Personal Reflections28 reviews Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Loyola Press, 1997 A PURE, GENTLE, SAINTLY VOICE WHICH LEFT US THIS EVERLASTING GIFT OF PEACE, FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILIATION WE NOW SO BADLY NEED Those of us losing our eyesight and who love to read often turn to the audiobook. It is like having a wonderful text read to us at bedtime as we listen on levels spiritual and psychological unreached by silent reading. Please notice the audiobook of this present precious text of peace is read by a Monsignor, a close coworker of this blessed Cardinal. The false accusations of abuse made against ...             A shepherd looks at Psalm 23, (A Zondervan "reflections" book)67 reviews W. Phillip Keller Zondervan Pub. House, 1970 Former shepherd adds new meaning to a familiar psalm The 23rd. Psalm is certainly one of the most familiar passages in the Bible. Despite that fact, author W. Phillip Keller adds new depth and meaning to it as he shares his experiences as a shepherd as they relate to Psalm 23. He shows us that a good shepherd is sufficient for all of a sheep's needs if he will but follow and obey him. He describes how a shepherd sets up a cast sheep (one who has ...             A Charlotte Mason Companion: Personal Reflections on the Gentle Art of Learning39 reviews Karen Andreola Charlotte Mason Research & Supply Company, 1998 My favorite book regarding Charlotte Mason This book was my favorite (as written by a homeschool mom) to describe the Charlotte Mason philosophy and how one can use it in a practical way to teach their own children at home. It is not only easy to read but a charming book. I have passed it on to my oldest child, who has begun homeschooling her daughter and son.             Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Women (Chicken ...31 reviews Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, ... Health Communications, Inc., 1996 For women all around the world..I love it I read this book in 2 days flat!! I love it. Brought back some memories of times in my life... made me cry mostly. Who doesn't love a good cry? I'm on track to improving my personal development and have since changed my reading material to awe-inspiring stuff. I encourage all women ages 21-100+ to read this book.             In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership40 reviews Henri J. Nouwen Crossroad/Faith & Formation, 1993 extraordinary, challenging, very useful Henri J. M. Nouwen has taught at the University of Notre Dame, Yale, and Harvard, he is the author of several books, and a priest. I have found In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership, a very fruitful reading and a practical, challenging book. In its pages beat several values like human sensibility, sincerity, humbleness, and biblical influence. I could declare the book's theme ...             Reflections in Bullough's Pond: Economy and Ecosystem in New England (Revisiting New England)37 reviews Diana Muir UPNE, 2002 An Intriguing Glimpse at New Englandýs History Using a pond near her home in Newton, MA as a backdrop, Diana Muir weaves a compelling view of New England history, which she argues is a series of ecological crises. From pre-Columbian times, Muir says, New England was populated by individuals struggling on a land that was not conducive to making a living. Radical solutions to unsolvable problems were their only escape. In the 1790s, when ...             A Joseph Campbell Companion: Reflections on the Art of Living29 reviews Diane Osbon HarperCollins, 1992 The Art of Living I've been a Joseph Campbell fan for years, and this book is a perfect one to give as a gift to someone who isn't quite up to reading his more scholorly works. It's a guideline for life gleaned from his in-depth study of cultural myths from which he developed his own wonderful philsophy of life.             The Imitation of Christ : With Reflections from the Documents of Vatican II for Each Chapter70 reviews a Kempis Thomas Alba House, 1998 Miracle This is not a review of the book per se (just got it, have not read it yet), but thought I needed to share this. Book arrived with another book (a textbook) in the usual Amazon box, each laying side by side. It was left out in the rain for most of the day by the local carrier until I brought it inside. The entire box was soaked and ruined, tape fallen off and box literally gaping open, all of ...             Mitten Strings for God: Reflections for Mothers in a Hurry34 reviews Katrina Kenison Warner Books, 2002 A Beautiful, Thoughtful Book - Requires the right frame of mind to appreciate As others have noted, this book is a series of reflections about motherhood and the importance of slowing down to savor daily life with loved ones. This book energized me to make several changes in my own life. Part of my motivation for homeschooling this year was a desire to have a more conscious, contemplative, and purposeful life rather than a frantic-mad-dashing here and there life. ...             Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections on and Off the Court75 reviews John, Coach Wooden Contemporary Books, 1997 Wooden I bought this book for my student/athlete son. I had him read the book and find five things that he could immediately apply to his life. The book is written in such a manner that the parallels between sports and life are seamlessly interwoven. By using sports as a platform of relativity, I feel I am raising my son to be a confident and responsible man. This is a must-read for fathers and sons.             Dancing the Dream: Poems and Reflections22 reviews Michael Jackson Doubleday, 1992 Absolutely Beautiful!!! This book is truly amazing and has so much insight on different things. You see Michael in a completely different light. It was almost like it was written directly for me. It had everything that i needed/wanted to hear, especially about trust and courage and even about the love of God. It was like it was direct advice to me personally. I like this book so much that i think anybody would enjoy it. ...             Grace Is Everywhere: Reflections of an Aspiring Monk18 reviews James Stephen Behrens ACTA Publications, 1999 Grace Is On Every Page James Stephen Behrens writes with disarming simplicity and unerring poise. He sees the wonder of life in the tiniest detail; like all true artists, nothing is lost on him. And his gift is to share that with his readers in these short, sweet meditations about life in and around his monastery in Georgia. The people he meets, the wonder he encounters, the miracles he enjoys -- all are ...             Angel Pawprints: Reflections on Loving and Losing a Canine Companion17 reviews Darrowby Press, 1998 Beautiful Anthology There comes a time in every dog owner's life when you look down at the furball by your feet and come to the realization that this is no longer just your pet; this is your friend. Dogs surpass human beings in just about everything: from sense of smell to hearing, from loyalty to love. A dog's capacity to love is something profound; they want nothing more than to be accepted, to please you and to ...             On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther's Heidelberg Disputation, 1518 (Theology)18 reviews Gerhard O. Forde, Martin Luther Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997 The Love of God . . . Creates "The Love of God does not first discover but creates what is pleasing to it." Thesis 28. My dog-eared copy of this book got that way through reading it during my daily commutes on the train through Heidelberg, Germany, where Luther delivered his Disputation in front of his Augustinian Order. As an Army Chaplain, and familiar with much suffering, I've found deep solace in knowing that ...             C# 3.0 in a Nutshell: A Desktop Quick Reference (In a Nutshell (O'Reilly))25 reviews Joseph Albahari, Ben Albahari O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2007 A must have reference This is a must have reference book. If you are new to C# maybe you should try first an introductory text (such as the "Visual C# 2008 step by step", or the "Head first C#") but keep in mind that introductory books usually have things spread around ... and as such this "nutshell" text is still essential (not only as a reference, but also for filling-in any gaps/details the introductory books might ...             Following Jesus: Biblical Reflections on Discipleship20 reviews N. T. Wright Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997 Wow. This is my first time reading N.T. Wright's books, though I've read an essay and heard him speak. This is an unbelievable book. The first half of the book walks through the New Testament and describes each author's view of Jesus and what it looks like to follow Him. The second half seems to walk through some of the major issues of discipleship and what it actually looks like to follow Jesus. I ...             SCULPTING IN TIME: REFLECTIONS ON THE CINEMA17 reviews ANDREI TARKOVSKII FABER AND FABER, 1989 Cinema as an Art form "Sculpting in Time" is truly an amazing work of art in its own right. Certainly filmmakers have written books about their artistic styles in the past. Philosophers have written elaborately on the subject of aesthetics as a whole in the past as well. And yet "Sculpting in Time" offers those with aesthetic interests something truly unique. It should be forewarned that Tarkovsky, like Ingmar ...             Reflections of a Peacemaker: A Portrait Through Heartsongs19 reviews Mattie J.T. Stepanek Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005 Angel Among Us. Mattie's writings have touched my spirit like no other. His wisdom beyond his years and how his books make us look at life, especially our own, in a different light, has to be from God, therefore, making Mattie an "Angel Among Us" in my book.             Reflections of a Warrior24 reviews Franklin D. Miller, Elwood J. C. Kureth Presidio Press, 1991 A True American Hero As Command Chaplain For US Special Operations Command I had the profound honor of presiding at This hero's funeral. During the months before he died, I spent some days at his home in St Petersburg to offer some spiritual care. Even to the very end he was a man of strength and courage. He had an abiding faith in Christ that comforted him and allowed him to spend his final days encouraging and ...             The Funhouse Mirror: Reflections on Prison24 reviews Robert Ellis Gordon Washington State University, 2000 A Terrific Collection of Prison Writing I started reading The Funhouse Mirror up while I was waiting for a connection in an airport. I got so absorbed in it that I almost missed my plane. It is a collection of stories by prisoners in Washington State. Their pieces are remarkable, but what really makes the book are the interspersed commentaries and stories by the editor, Robert Ellis Gordon. 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