Encountering Palestine: Un/making Spaces of Colonial Violence, edited by Mark Griffiths and Mikko Joronen, sits at the intersection of cultural and political geographies and offers innovative reflections on power, colonialism, and anti-colonialism in contemporary Palestine and Israel. Organized around the theme of encountering and focusing on the ways violence and struggle are un/made in the encounter between the colonizer and colonized, the essays focus on power relations as they manifest in cultural practices and everyday lives in anti/colonial Palestine. Covering numerous sites in Gaza, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Israel, Encountering Palestine addresses a range of empirical topics—from marriage and queer aesthetics to policing, demolition, armament failure, and violence. The contributors utilize diverse theoretical frameworks, such as hyperreality, settler capitalism, intimate biopolitics, and politics of vulnerability, to help us better understand the cultural making and unmaking of colonial and anti-colonial space in Palestine. Encountering Palestine asks us to rethink how colonialism and power operate in Palestine, the ways Palestinians struggle, and the lifeways that constantly encounter, un/make, and counter the spaces of colonial violence.

The Walking Wounded is an eight-chapter womens Bible study that examines the fact that God consistently uses broken and wounded lives to carry out His divine purposes and offers hope to hurting women who are struggling in their lives.

In this collection of sermons, Dr. Albert Walsh, after more than three decades of pastoral ministry, presents the gospel message as the Christ-centered proclamation of hope for all those who sojourn along the path of life. Walsh's sermons speak directly to those who hold faith in Christ, but they also speak with force to those who are searching for the meaning and purpose of life as the gift of a gracious God. This collection of sermons offers the reader a word of genuine hope in times of trial, struggle, and in the face of the innumerable sufferings--both small and great--we so often experience in life. These sermons cover the whole of the life of Christ from his incarnation to his death, resurrection, ascension, and promised return in glory to offer spiritual enrichment for all.

From the author of the New York Times Notable Book, The Dressing Station: “A gripping memoir” of a doctor’s education on the battlefield (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). Inspired by his father’s time as a military surgeon in World War II, Jonathan Kaplan became a doctor and was appointed to a post at a woefully understaffed South African general hospital in a black township. Fleeing apartheid, he traveled the globe in search of sanctuary, experiencing riots, tropical fevers, political upheaval, and a jungle search for a lost friend. Kaplan eventually landed in Angola, taking charge of a combat-zone hospital, the only surgeon for 160,000 civilians, where he was exposed daily to the horrors of warfare. This “revealing” memoir unflinchingly captures the experiences of a man who’s devoted his career and his life to saving people caught in the crossfire of war (Los Angeles Times). “[Kaplan] tells stories with the rawness and incomprehensibility of life itself. His words transport the reader to places most would fear to go.” —Publishers Weekly

The Chandogya Upanisad: The culture it reflects is remote and archaic, the texture of its ritualistic and contemplative symbolism thick and dense-virtually a closed book for us moderns. A sustained self-submitting attentiveness, however, discloses its language as resonating disturbingly modern notes, focusing our attention on many of our pathologies as well as our possibilities, pathologies and possibilities that have escaped the notice of us moderns. The spirit of quiet hermeneutics that characterizes this study illumines many an opaque spot in this text, solves many an interpretive puzzle, turns many of its 'archaic naivetes' into living and compelling profundities. We are made to realize that what some moderns call Gestell is far more primordial than they would envisage it to be, far more ominous and primitive, tragic and persistent. A radical transformation is required, an ontological transformation. Not mere 'a masterly exposition' of an ancient text is, therefore, this study, but 'an authentic springboard for fresh philosophical thinking fecundating (the) two shores of the human experience: East and West'. The first three (published) Vols. are on (i) Isa, Kena, Katha and Prasna Upanisads; (ii) Mundaka and Mandukya Upanisad with Gaudapada Karika; (iii) Taittiriya and Aitareya Upanisads.

What makes a man masculine? A woman feminine? Did God design the two genders so differently? If so, why? The answers to these questions will free women and men to gladly embrace all that it means to be fully alive as gendered bearers of God's image who can profoundly impact others for good by the way they relate. Author and psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb presents a biblically grounded understanding of gender uniqueness. His illustration of a bridge of connection shows how the two genders can relationally come together in God-revealing harmony as they celebrate their God-designed uniqueness. Readers will discover that God created male and female to relate in gender-specific ways to make a difference in others by displaying God's relational character. Crabb clearly shows men and women what it means to live fully alive as feminine women and masculine men.

Thank you for taking the time to read this book. This book, Christian Life Coaching - The Intersection of Fath, Psychology and Life Coaching and Overcoming ADHD and OCD, has been a labor of love for me. It represents my metaphorical personal journey of overcoming my mental disabilities by integrating Christianity, psychology and life coaching as holistic resources. It was an exploration of intellectual curiosity, spiritual faith and desire to unify these three areas of knowledge for practical use for Christians. For much too long these three areas of “expertise” developed separately and it took recent academia to explore these themes as an interdisciplinary approach. This book is for Christians and “non-Christians” to use as a guide, explanation and practical tool to overcome ADHD and OCD specifically, and generally to achieve personal transformation and growth as humans living our time in this world as material beings. Hopefully, the discussion will be persuasive for both Christians and the secular world of cognitive behavioral psychology. I am not an expert in Christian theology nor in pastoral counseling, nor a clinical psychologist, nor a professional psychiatrist. What I know is what happened to me on my personal journey to overcome ADHD and OCD. I was seeking intellectual justification for what worked for me. I hope this will be useful for the reader of my book. However, this theory or life coaching practice has not been tested scientifically nor in any quantifiable experiments. We leave this task for further research. I am a practicing lawyer with over 25 years of experience in private law practice in Canada and as in-house legal counsel for Hong Kong companies. I am a Christian and have been since 2011. My interest slowly moved in the direction of life coaching as an outlet for my frustrations as a lawyer. We tend to give legal and business advice in a rational manner. However, I saw that myself, clients and corporate stakeholders that I dealt with needed something special and not necessarily legal solutions for their business and personal problems. This solution is related to their holistic personalities which became clearly visible under stress and personal conflict. I knew that lawyers by training were not equipped, nor should they be with life coaching tools from a Christin perspective. Thus, I thought the answer would be to categorize it as a new discipline or profession called Christian Life Coaching. In my exploration and pursuit of writing this book, I can across the idea of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to research and seek answers to our questions on Christian life coaching and how AI can be used as a tool to assist clients. I started to use the POE app (readily available in app stores) to assist in the writing of this book. Much of the content is taken from my KitluilifeBot on POE. I created this Bot from the perspective of a Christian life coach reflecting some of the principles described in this book. Please feel free to explore on your own. In fact, the attached Appendices are a product of such questions directed to KitLuiLifeBot and is useful for common questions to ask a Christian life coach. I hope this book will transform your life, make you a stronger Christian, and help you to deal with bad habits learned in your past. This is a lot to expect so be patient and I hope the journey is worth the effort. I know this book has helped me, my colleagues, Christian brothers, secular friends and clients. As a Christian life coach, I have observed that the intersection of faith, psychology, and life coaching holds immense potential for transformation and healing. Through the combination of these three elements, individuals can experience holistic growth and align their lives with God's purpose. Firstly, it is crucial to acknowledge that Christian life coaching is not limited to a denominational categorization but encompasses all those who profess their faith in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. This inclusive approach allows for a diverse range of individuals to benefit from the guidance and support offered by a Christian life coach. One of the key aspects emphasized in Christian life coaching is the centrality of God. By making God the focus of coaching, individuals are guided towards aligning their lives with His will and experiencing His transformative power. This approach acknowledges that human goals, dreams, aspirations, and gifts often come from God and can be aligned with His purpose. Moreover, Christian life coaching recognizes the importance of integrating psychological insights with biblical teachings. This integration allows individuals to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, navigate their emotions, and develop effective coping mechanisms. By critically evaluating and integrating psychological approaches with biblical principles, individuals can find healing and transformation. Creating a safe and non-judgmental space is also essential in Christian life coaching. By actively listening, empathizing, and offering support based on both psychological insights and biblical principles, life coaches can facilitate individuals' inner exploration and healing journey. Encouraging clients to rely on the power of prayer, seek solace in scripture, and incorporate spiritual practices further enhances their healing process. As Christian life coaches, we strive to model authenticity and transparency in our own faith journey. Sharing our personal experiences of relying on God's guidance and seeking His healing can inspire and encourage clients to deepen their own faith and trust in God. In conclusion, Christian life coaching, at the intersection of faith, psychology, and life coaching, offers a transformative and holistic approach to personal growth. By integrating psychological insights with biblical principles, relying on prayer and scripture, and creating a safe space for individuals to explore their inner struggles, Christian life coaches guide clients towards true healing and transformation. This unique combination enables individuals to align their lives with God's purpose and experience the abundant life He desires for them. Also, I would like to briefly describe what this book does not do for the general reader. Mostly, this is the author's personal narrative and journey of overcoming mental disabilities through the integration of Christianity, psychology, and life coaching. Hopefully, my experiences and insights will help others on their own transformational paths. The purpose of this book is not to provide scientific evidence and research to support the theories and practices discussed in the book. We will leave this task to others who are more capable than me in this area of expertise. 13

When someone we love dies, our whole world is knocked off balance. One of the most common and yet difficult feelings you experience is isolation. It seems no one understands what you are going through. And many of us are so busy, you dont take the time to fully grieve and, therefore, heal from your losses. It is very true that people who are grieving often feel extremely tired because the process of grieving usually requires physical and emotional energy. The grief you are feeling is not just for the person who died, but also for the unfulfilled wishes and plans for the relationship with the person. Death often reminds most of the people of past losses or separations. Remember, there are a number of conditions that can make it harder for you as a person to successfully make it through the grief process. For example, sudden losses are harder to deal with than ones that have been anticipated. With anticipated losses, the knowledge that a loss will occur allows people to prepare, both by feeling grief before the fact of the loss and also by planning ways to minimize the negative impact of the loss when it does occur. The loss of a spouse, lover, child, parent, or best friend is usually more deeply felt than the loss of more distant relations and friends. This is because such central relationships have long and deeply felt histories and an intensity of attachment that does not occur with more distant relationships. Central relationships are more deeply and significantly knitted into the grieving persons sense of self, and thus leave a bigger hole in the grieving persons sense of self when they are lost. I discovered that when things are going badly, whether in the family or work environment, most of us strive mightily to improve our situations. But what if the way to overcome a series of losses and failures is just to sink into them? We all go through trials and tribulations. Everyone has difficult situations in their life. It is the way we look at them, and the way we handle those situations. I believe it is the struggle we must endure to gain the strength needed to break through the barriers. With every victory comes the strength we need to overcome the obstacles and move forward. Most people today give up easily because of what you may call emotional downturn. This book in your hand has been written and carefully thought out with you in mind. It has been written to bring you out of your sociological pit and emotional defeat. I therefore gladly recommend this book to your reading that you may be built in His grace. I believe that God will never give you more than you can handle. You often wonder how some people cope with their situations in life, I often hear people saying, IdontthinkIcoulddealwiththat but we dont know what strength lies within us, until the time comes to face the challenge. The harder the struggle, the sweeter the victoryNo test, no rewards.