The Anatomy Of Grace

* Fifty-two reflections, one for each week of the year, arranged thematically * Powerful for personal reflection, sermon preparation, or small group discussion

The 2005-2006 season's smash hit Grey's Anatomy swiftly eclipsed its Desperate Housewives lead-in, in ratings, in critical claim and in vocal viewer enthusiasm. What could have been just another hospital drama is elevated by sharp, clever writing, strong female characters and a stellar ensemble cast of multi-ethnic actors. With 20+ million viewers tuning in every week, Grey's Anatomy was the new must-see television show of the year. From lighthearted relationship speculations to analyses of deeper themes, Grey's Anatomy 101 gives new perspectives on all facets of the series. If Addison hadn't showed up, would Meredith and Derek have stayed together? How is Grey's Anatomy the first real 21st century show? Why is everything in Grey's Anatomy so, well, gray? And what would Nietzsche have to say about George O'Malley? The writers in Grey's Anatomy 101 give fans more of their favorite television show, delivering writing as smart, as funny, and as earnest as the show they love.

Sometimes, beautiful gifts come in dreadful wrapping. Nobody plans to get into an accident. Especially one that could end your life, or life as you know it. No one aims to get cancer. You avoid it like the plague, and even as you hear loved ones getting it or even dying of it, you don’t wish it upon yourself. And while we all know we will die someday, we pray it doesn’t come too soon. We fear its pain. Its uncertainty. Its finality. In this bittersweet account, Rissa Singson Kawpeng bares her soul, her grief, and her victory as she stared at death—in the face of loved ones and in her own body. As she wrestled with life’s burning questions regarding sickness, suffering, and death, she finds her answers in the most elemental truth of the universe: God’s unconditional love.

Transform your yoga practice into an intimate, creative, and healing experience in this refreshing guide to yoga in the modern world “An inspiring read for all yogis.” —Michael Franti, musician, filmmaker, activist What if, instead of constantly pushing yourself beyond your limitations, you paused to really listen to your body’s needs? In Gravity & Grace, innovative yoga teacher and trainer Peter Sterios shares a unique set of practice principles to help anyone—from beginners to advanced practitioners and teachers—revitalize their approach to yoga by tuning into the subtle body. When our yoga practices become too rigid, overly focused on technique, or dependent upon ideals that are not suited to our bodies, we lose the full potential of what yoga offers—a truly personal pathway to physical well-being, emotional unfolding, and spiritual awakening. In this groundbreaking book, Sterios helps you embrace the full, healing potential of yoga as he shares wisdom gained from over 45 years of exploring yoga and the subtle body. He teaches that by developing a sensitivity to how the natural forces of gravity and grace are at work physically and psychologically, we become empowered to confidently decide how to practice each day. Through an insightful blend of practical theory and direct instruction, Sterios will guide you to incorporate awareness of physical and subtle anatomy into your practice, utilize the breath for greater well-being, and create flowing sequences that naturally meet your unique needs in each moment. For teachers looking to deepen their offerings, students who want to bring a more personalized and healing experience to their yoga practice, and anyone working with physical limitations (from injury, body type, age, or any of the myriad obstacles humans face), Gravity & Grace is the “no-style” yoga guide you’ve been waiting for.

Grace under Pressure: Grey’s Anatomy Uncovered is a collection of essays that offers a scholarly, critical analysis of the hit ABC network series. Within these pages, the authors examine various topics in depth, including the making of the series; its marketing and promotion; the creative team behind the show; the role of music within the series; gender and gender roles; family and relationships; and morality.

When Elisha discovered that a poisonous ingredient had been found in the pot of stew that was to be served to the sons of the prophets, surprisingly, he didn't dispose of the contents, but rather, asked for flour (symbol of God's Word) to be poured into the mix. Truth always prevails against lies and the genuine always wins over the counterfeit. Today's hyper-grace message has spread like cancer through the Body of Christ. Indeed, many are already experiencing the effects of the poison that's been introduced by some unscrupulous preachers. The purpose of this writing is not to fight against flesh and blood, but rather to inject enough of the Word of God into the mix, so as to neutralize the harmful effects of this most lethal teaching.2 Thessalonians 2:3 tells us about a "falling away" that will take place before the return of the Lord. Although we're not told what is causing it, I'm convinced the hyper-grace message that is currently spreading through the Church plays an important part in it.No destructive strategy is more effective than one that comes from within. I believe that the enemy is using this deceptive teaching in the same way the Greeks used the Trojan Horse to invade the city of Troy.As one of my dear friends pointed out, rat poison is made up of 97% edible grain! The reason many are embracing this false teaching is because it contains some elements of truth. But remember that even if these teachings were mostly made up of biblical truths, it's the 3% of poison that will eventually kill you!We know that ultimately, the Church will never be destroyed. Jesus Himself said that the gates of hell would not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). But this does not mean that many won't be deceived and taken out of the Church. In fact, we're witnessing this very thing happening around the world at this very moment. Countless men and women are leaving Word based churches and are joining the hyper-grace groups that have sprung up all over the world.If you've not been touched by this current pandemic, may this book be the preventive medicine that immunizes you against it. If you're already feeling the effects of it and there is confusion in your spirit about it, may this be the antidote that neutralizes the poison with which you've been injected. And if your spiritual house is built on the revealed Word of God, may this book provide you with the spiritual weapons you need to deliver friends, family, and loved ones who've already been infected.

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