Desert Sojourn

The idea of a journey without companions is too daunting for most travelers. Not so the women of this collection. These contemporary pioneers savor the ultimate freedom of solo travel. Marybeth Bond discovers the dubious pleasures of desert camel-riding when she decides to follow an ancient Indian trading route. Faith Adiele, a black Buddhist nun, enters a deserted train station at 3:00 a.m. in a Thai village controlled by armed bandits. Ena Singh negotiates with Russian police to visit the blue-domed city of Samarkand. In A Woman Alone, these women and others tell their funny, thrilling, occasionally terrifying, ultimately transformative stories of navigating some of the most unusual destinations on the globe.

Douglas' journal of a seven-day trek in the Southwest explores the spiritual meaning of the wilderness experience. 8 line drawings.

This large-format coffee table book showcases the unexpected and stunning beauty from some of the world's harshest deserts.

In the course of the last two decades, both the historical reconstruction of the Iron I–Iron IIA period in Israel and Judah and the literary-historical reconstruction of the Books of Samuel have undergone major changes. With respect to the quest for the “historical David”, terms like “empire” or “Großreich” have been set aside in favor of designations like “mercenary” or “hapiru leader”, corresponding to the image of the son of Jesse presented in I Sam. At the same time, the literary-historical classification of these chapters has itself become a matter of considerable discussion. As Leonhard Rost’s theory of a source containing a “History of David’s Rise” continues to lose support, it becomes necessary to pose the question once again: Are we dealing with a once independent ‘story of David’ embracing both the HDR and the “succession narrative” are there several independent versions of an HDR to be detected, or do I Sam 16–II Sam 5* constitute a redactional bridge between older traditions about Saul on the one hand and David on the other? In either case, what parts of the material in I Sam 16-II Sam 5 are based on ancient traditions, and may therefore serve as a source for any tentative historical reconstruction? The participants in the 2018 symposium at Jena whose essays are collected in this volume engage these questions from different redaction-critical and archaeological perspectives. Together, they provide an overview of contemporary historical research on the book of First Samuel.

This study is concerned with the topographical layout of Bernard of Clairvaux's "Parables," It examines his treatment of such locations as Paradise, Egypt, and the bridegroom's chamber, and his reformulation of central monastic issues as navigations within spiritual landscapes.

A book of daily readings drawn from the writings of those who have lived the monastic life in all the major spiritual traditions of the Eastern and Western Churches: Benedictine, Franciscan, Orthodox, Carmelite, and others. For each month there is a specific theme: Starting Out, Seeking Guidance, Living With Others, Balancing Life and so on, through the year. Each theme is introduced by quotations from one of the great monastic Rules, and for each day of the year there is an excerpt from the writings of a huge variety of men and women stretching across the centuries, from 5th century Desert Mothers to Basil Hume, Joan Chittister, Thomas Merton and many more familiar and new names. This is a book for all who are looking to an ancient, rooted wisdom for practical guidance on living in the world today.

Get a free chapter here. When did we become so tame? How has “the good life” come to mean addiction to screens and status, fossil fuels and financial fitness? Can we break free to become the joyful and prophetic people God calls us to be? Trek along with wilderness guide Todd Wynward as he “rewilds” the Jesus Way. Seek the feral foundations of Scripture and the lessons that the prophets and disciples gleaned from wilderness testing. Packed with inspiring stories of how contemporary people and groups are caring for the land and each other, Rewilding the Way issues a call to action. Read about how reskilling and local food covenants are transforming churches, and how place-based activism and creative housing are nurturing communities. Learn from those who are recovering from affluenza, replacing visions of personal wealth with the commonwealth of the earth and restoring their humble place in the community of creation. Do you despair about life on our changing planet? Join the hopeful band of seekers of God and makers of change who are rewilding the Way. Watch an interview with author Todd Wynward:

The Devotion for Motion Series: full-text messages in a conversational style to be read to an audience to spur to heartfelt action. Each book in the series has full-text ready-to-read bible devotions in a conversational style, expounding biblical principles from both Testaments. Geared to spur the Christian Pilgrim to action, these devotions glean inspiration from numerous passages and the lives of some of the best-known men and women heroes of holy writ. These devotions are perfect for personal use, bible camps, midweek bible studies, revival meetings, campus study groups, outreach training events, small group meetings, main church services, discipleship sessions, retreats, and more... Everyone in ministry can use these devotions to equip, entertain, and encourage members of their congregation to devote themselves to motion in the Lord’s service. “The devotions are truly ready to read! My congregation is enjoying them each Sunday evening and it helps us all focus on how we represent Jesus for the week to come.” S Ropa The author is ordained with over thirty-five years in ministry. He is an authority on the book’s subject matter, having trained many parishioners, and himself living devoted to motion in the Lord’s service. With keen insight into life and ministry, he has written this book to help you live devoted to motion in your Christian life and Kingdom role. You need this motivational book on the timeless themes of Revival, Evangelism, and Christian Assurance. Get each book in this series to be the best you can be. CONTENTS Book Three THE GOOD SHEPHERD STAND, STRENGTHEN, SPEAK GO TO SOW PRAYER WARRIOR OR FEAR WORRIER? IDOLS TO IDLE IMPRESSION OR DEPRESSION? PROCRASTINATION AND PRECIPITATION PUT OFF; PUT ON SETTLED OR SOJOURNING? FACE THE RACE JERRY IN JEOPARDY Get this Book to be the best you can be!