This extraordinary commentary by a late twelfth-century anonymous northern French exegete interprets the Song of Songs solely according to its plain meaning as a story of two young lovers and their developing relationship. The exegete pays attention to every detail of the text, offering many enlightening insights into its meaning, all the while expanding upon the “way of lovers” – the ways that young people in love go about their lovemaking. The French background of the exegete is made clear by numerous references to knights, coats of arms, weapons, chivalry, and of course, wine drinking. The edition is accompanied by an English translation and extensive introduction which analyzes the various linguistic, literary, and exegetical features of the text.

Jesus teaches us to come before God with humble hearts, boldly offering our thanksgivings and concerns to God or simply listening for God's voice in our lives and in the world. Whether in thought, word or deed, individually or corporately, when we pray we invite and dwell in God's loving presence. Jesus often removed himself from the crowds to quiet himself and commune with God. He gave us examples of how to pray, including the Lord’s Prayer. “Will you continue in the prayers?” “I will with God’s help.” This series of seven Little Books of Guidance are designed for you to discover how following certain practices can help you follow Jesus more fully in your daily life.

Walk the path of love with one of the warmest, most beloved spiritual leaders of our time, and learn how to put faith into action. As the descendant of slaves and the son of a civil rights activist, Bishop Michael Curry's life illustrates massive changes in our times. Much of the world met Bishop Curry when he delivered his sermon on the redemptive power of love at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Windsor Castle. Here, he expands on his message of hope in an inspirational road map for living the way of love, illuminated with moving lessons from his own life. Through the prism of his faith, ancestry, and personal journey, Love Is the Way shows us how America came this far and, more important, how to go a whole lot further. The way of love is essential for addressing the seemingly insurmountable challenges facing the world today: poverty, racism, selfishness, deep ideological divisions, competing claims to speak for God. This book will lead readers to discover the gifts they need in order to live the way of love: deep reservoirs of hope and resilience, simple wisdom, the discipline of nonviolence, and unshakable regard for human dignity.

Single mom Tessa Shore runs a successful leadership program at work and supports a mother with dementia. She can handle any challenge in her jam-packed schedule as long as nothing spins out of control…especially her feelings. Engineer Mark Delaney is an expert on pipelines at the same company, but his interpersonal skills need a makeover. Advancing to an executive job requires enrollment in a leadership course he doesn't think he needs. When their professional and personal issues entangle, life at the office gets a lot more complicated. Romance is impossible…or is it?

Der Körper ist das Abbild des psychischen Innenlebens, welches der Mensch sich selbst erschafft. Gedanken sind Dinge, die nicht immer von Nutzen sind. Weder die Vergangenheit noch die Zukunft sind bestimmend für mich.

- Includes a Foreword by the Presiding Bishop - Includes a Study Guide-- (3/9/2020 12:00:00 AM)

Newlyweds Mikayla and Jesse Daulton are living a fairytale life. Jesse is a retired United States Army Ranger working as a flight medic on a rescue helicopter, while Mikayla runs a small advertising business out of their home. Although they are madly in love, there is one thing missing from their private paradise: a child of their own. Jesse, who is as noble as his profession, is determined to give his wife the desires of her heart. After being suspended from his job for not following protocol, he makes a life-altering decision that will unwittingly place both his and Mikaylas lives in jeopardy. Love Leads the Way is a poignant story of love and devotion between an Army soldier and his wife as they embark on an unforgettable journey together that teaches the true meaning of family, heroism, and sacrifice. Praise for Love Leaves No One Behind You cannot just read this book and walk away untouched emotionally in some way. William Rev Bill McDonald Jr., author, poet, motivational speaker, and film consultant

The Way Home to Love interprets the sacred mysteries and esoteric principles of spiritual understanding. It also explores the themes of personal practice in consciousness and how one can find the keys to inner peace. If Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Muhammad, and the Divine Mother were to meet in conversation, what would each think of the others spiritual points of views? Maresha has been engaged in a decades long dialogue between the many comparative traditions and distills the essence of unity and understanding held within the heart of all spiritual traditions. Composed in a state of meditative awareness and clarity, Maresha explores the intersection of what is universally sacred and how to find within oneself this wellspring of love and peace. This book is designed to help the reader to successfully reveal the peace that dwells within ones own heart. This body of teaching transcends religion by extracting the essential spiritual truths that are the foundational guide to the power of personal transformation. The talks and spiritual teachings in this book were given at gatherings and retreats for spiritual students and seekers at Snow Dragon Sanctuary. Each one is an inspiration, reminding us how to live a conscious life. Each one helps us to remember the true nature of love and the guiding principles of spiritual living: how to be peaceful, beautiful, and more deeply connected to God and how to sustain and nurture our faith.

What differentiates Christianity from other religions? Key to Christian self-understanding is the recognition of the importance and glorification of divine love. In this sketch Balthasar presents a theological aesthetic that covers both the study of perception and the self-expression of divine glory. Christian belief is thus re-assessed through the lens which sees the glory of God's love.

Within these pages you will find a series of stories, that detail my escape from my past abusive life, and truths that tell of incredible tales of synchronicity. In addition you will find: * Insight into my intuition and whispers from my soul. * Tales of heartwarming guidance from the Universe (my Higher Power). * Stories of my Karmic adventures--living out my good deeds and bad deeds from previous lives, and trusting the very idea that you reap what you sow. * Lessons on the deep discoveries about myself and life, on this place we call Earth. * Stories of Trust, Letting Go, and surrendering to a Higher Power. This is the story of a complete transformation--the rebirth of myself as a deeply spiritual person. My book details the circumstances and events that speak of my journey to the deepest depths of my soul--a soul that has carried many patterns of behaviours, including parts of me that have been carried forward from lifetime to lifetime. In this lifetime, in this existence, I was given the opportunity to extinguish those behaviours--put them to rest, conquer and defeat them for evermore. The purpose of this book is simply to share my journey with you, my beautiful children, and all those who want to change their lives, but just don't know where to start. It is a sharing of my triumphal journey to love and happiness, but most importantly for me, to freedom, the freedom of my soul to live in my Truth. This is what I feel inside my soul every day. I found the courage to take the leap.