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With wisdom, compassion, and gentle humor, Parker J. Palmer invites us to listen to the inner teacher and follow its leadings toward a sense of meaning and purpose. Telling stories from his own life and the lives of others who have made a difference, he shares insights gained from darkness and depression as well as fulfillment and joy, illuminating a pathway toward vocation for all who seek the true calling of their lives.
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"Many of the world's most successful companies--Apple, Disney, Google--are not simply profit-driven, but purpose-driven. They let the reason for which they were created drive what they do every day. But what about us - how do we define our purpose, the why behind the work we do? How can we find the inspiration to pursue more than just a paycheck and ultimately fulfill our authentic life's work? In The Purpose Path, award-winning management expert...
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WaterBrook
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2020.
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In his national bestselling book, Called to Create, Raynor established that work is one of our primary forms of ministry. In Master of One, he builds upon that message, using his story-driven, gospel-centric style to make the case that it is through excellent work that we glorify God, love our neighbors as ourselves, and earn the right to be heard by a world thirsty for truth. With stories from Christ-followers such as C. S. Lewis, Emily Ley, Fred...
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Remember feeling a pull, sensing a divine guide that was leading you to the right place or person? Destiny, that inner compass, directs you to fulfillment of your highest purpose. When you reflect on your life, you may be amazed that your greatest moments resulted from circumstances that you did not control or initiate. You were destined! Stepping into your destiny means fulfilling the role you were created to play in life. You thrive and find the...
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How shall we live? What is the good life? What is the value of a person? What is my place in this world? Is God active in this world? These are questions that have been asked in every culture and in every era. From the Hebrew concept of Shalom (wholeness/well-being) to the Greek concept of Eudaimonia (happiness) and even to the American notion that all people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, great thinkers have pondered...
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Templar Books, an imprint of Candlewick Press
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2022.
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"In this village by the sea, a young boy notes the roles that each person in town plays. Everyone is busy: the blacksmith, the boatbuilder, the baker. But most important of all, the boy thinks, are the fishermen who bring in the catch, braving the waves and windy weather to return with the finest, freshest fish. His father is a baker, but the boy wants to be a daring fisherman when he grows up, undaunted by the stormy seas. "Have you ever been to...
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Rekindle Your Passion, Reignite Your Purpose Does your job leave you physically and emotionally drained? Is the stress you feel over work affecting your sleep, your attitude, and your relationships? Have you lost meaning in your career? You are not alone, and there is hope.
Mental health expert Amy O'Hana knows what vocational burnout is. She has addressed it in the counseling office, taught about it in college classrooms, and written an entire doctoral...
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What Should Retirement Look Like for a Christian?
Preparation for retirement requires more than just financial planning. For most people, and especially for Christians, it comes with a host of other considerations-when to retire, where to live, and how to spend one's time. Many find themselves asking, Is there a right way to retire?
Drawing from his work with geriatric patients and his own retirement experience, Dr. John Dunlop shares practical strategies...
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A Biblical View of Work in Light of the Gospel
For many people, their job is merely "the daily grind" needed to provide for family or pay the bills. Yet our work is a vital means for fulfilling God's purpose for our lives and displaying his grace to those around us. We bear God's image in our workplaces, experiencing his blessings and expressing his nature through our efforts, integrity, creativity, generosity, and excellence. No earthly chore is...
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There is a common enemy for all who serve and protect on the front lines. Whether you're in law enforcement, firefighting, emergency medical service, corrections, or hospital emergency room staff, you will encounter this enemy at some point in your career. The questions are why we do it, how do we face it, and how do we overcome it.
Decisions regarding alcohol, drugs, sex, power, and negligence are all attacks we face by this common enemy. This book...
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"So, what do you really want to do?"
Most people spend more time thinking about how to get what they want rather than determining exactly what they should want during their life journey. Modern dictionaries define vocation as a regular occupation or profession, but its roots are found in Scripture as positively responding to a call from God that leads to a comprehensive Christian life.
This book traces the history of vocation from its scriptural...
14) What's the Plan
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Whose plan are you following?
Many Christians may be familiar with the wisdom and advice laid out in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it says: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
The issue is the disconnect between knowing what this verse is saying and actually doing it. We plot out every detail of our lives-what our vocation will be, where we...
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When you understand it properly, the doctrine of vocation-"doing everything for God's glory"-is not a platitude or an outdated notion. This principle that we vaguely apply to our lives and our work is actually the key to Christian ethics, to influencing our culture for Christ, and to infusing our ordinary, everyday lives with the presence of God. For when we realize that the "mundane" activities that consume most of our time are "God's hiding places,"...
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¿Cómo hemos de vivir? ¿Cuál es la vida buena? ¿Cuál es el valor de una persona? ¿Cuál es mi lugar en este mundo? ¿Está Dios activo en este mundo? Estas son interrogantes que se han planteado en cada cultura y en cada época. Desde el concepto hebreo de shalom (plenitud/bienestar) al concepto griego de eudaimonia (felicidad) e incluso la noción moderna de que todas las personas tienen derecho a la vida, la libertad y la búsqueda de la felicidad,...
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ARE YOU SURE OF HEAVEN?
William McAnlis, from Co. Armagh, Norther Ireland, has written this little book believing the most important issue in life is to know our Creator as Saviour, going on to live a life to God's honour and glory.
All remarks have been based on the Word of God.
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The story that Alan tells is the story of his life in Africa. In this, the first of a 3-book series, Alan tells the story of his early life in Southern Rhodesia and how he came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour.
It concludes with his call into ministry and the 'laying on of hands' at an Easter Convention at his home Assembly in what was then Salisbury, in a country then known as Rhodesia.
The following two books will relate his...
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Dios siempre ha llamado. Está en nuestros corazones recibirlo y responder con fe. Para cada uno de nosotros hay un lugar en este Plan Divino al que podemos acceder con actos tan simples como lo son oír y responder. Esto nos lleva creer y actuar en consiguiente a esta fe.
Matías Gómez escribe este libro desde su posición como pastor juvenil que ha sabido oír la voz de Dios y responder a su llamado divino. Su meta principal con este libro es...
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