[PDF] Courage To Begin Again eBook

Author : Naomi Levy
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 49,89 MB
Release : 2011-01-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0307765121

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To Begin Again signals the arrival of an important new voice. In words that are as wise as they are comforting and as universal as they are specific, Rabbi Naomi Levy tells us how to survive, emotionally and spiritually, when we feel overwhelmed by grief, loss, or life itself. Her book provides a safe harbor where we can begin to reconstitute our lives. Where do we find the strength to rebuild our lives after difficult times? Is it possible to recapture our hope? Our innocence? Our faith? The answers, never simple but always inspiring, are indeed found in this wonderful book. Naomi Levy was a bright, cheerful fifteen-year-old girl who awoke to the devastating news that her father had been shot. His senseless murder shattered her belief in God and left her feeling helpless and full of rage. But, in time, she learned to fight her way through the darkness to conquer her heartbreaking pain. She describes, with humor and extraordinary honesty, how she managed to emerge victorious over sorrow. Later, in her years as the rabbi of a congregation in Venice, California, Levy quickly learned that her own painful experiences were not unique. Many of her congregants had also suffered--divorce, addiction, rape, loss, illness. They too had searched long and hard for ways to bring joy back into their lives. A natural and engaging storyteller, Levy weaves together her own story and the struggles of her congregants with the ancient lessons of great sages. She offers up exquisitely simple prayers, which--no matter what our religious beliefs--remind us that we are far, far stronger than we ever imagined. What emerges is a remarkable tapestry that teaches us how to mend our hearts and souls. To Begin Again is a book that will be passed to friends when tragedy strikes, a book that will rest at our bedside tables during troubling times. It is a testament to the human spirit--to the undying strength that enables us to make our way through whatever darkness we may face and begin living once again.

Author : Sharon A. Hersh
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,78 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0310318998

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Drawing on the Bible's wisdom, counselor Hersh reveals the secret to enduring life's heartaches and still coming up living wholeheartedly, loving with abandon, and daring to hope and believe.

Author : Leeana Tankersley
Publisher : Revell
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 33,46 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1493412515

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What happens when life begins to trip us up and failure starts creeping in? Many of us just keep on doing the same thing, hoping for different results. Some of us look for escape, to find a way out of the mess we feel that we've created. But neither enduring nor escaping is ultimately what we need. The answer is to allow ourselves to begin again, every day, in every part of our lives. Through engaging, lyrical prose, Leeana Tankersley shows women how to forgive themselves, develop new and healthier patterns of living, and do away with resentment and regret. Her life-giving words will free women who are feeling stuck and allow them to clear out the debris to make room for what God wants to do in their lives. To begin again is to open the window, even a crack, to let the breeze of grace come in. It is a call to stop running from our fears. To take one small step toward becoming the brave women we were made to be.

Author : John "The Penguin" Bingham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 18,94 MB
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1439147930

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"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." Take your first step toward fitness and a happier, healthier life. Has the idea of running crossed your mind, but you haven't acted on it because you don't think you have the body of a runner? Have you thought about running but quit before you started because you knew that you would be breathless at the end of your driveway? Well, put aside those fears because you can do it. John Bingham, author of the popular Runner's World column "The Penguin Chronicles," transformed himself from an overweight couch potato who smoked into a runner who has completed eleven marathons and hundreds of road races. Forget about the image of a perfect body in skintight clothes, and don't worry about how fast or how far you go. Bingham shows how anyone can embrace running as a life-enhancing activity -- rather than as a competition you will never win. In an entertaining blend of his own success story and practical advice, Bingham provides reasonable guidelines for establishing a program of achievable goals; offers tips on clothing, running shoes, and other equipment; and explains how anyone can prepare for and run distances ranging from a few miles to marathons. After all, in running and in life, the difference between success and failure sometimes comes down to a single step. Waddle on, friends.

Author : Max Lucado
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,87 MB
Release : 2020-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 140022649X

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Are you struggling with sadness, pain, or disappointment? Could you use a new beginning or a redo? If so, take heart. The oh-so-welcome news of the Scripture is this: Our God is a God of fresh starts. In Begin Again, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado combines his heartwarming stories and timeless biblical teachings with new insights and perspectives. Packed with encouragement, Begin Again will reassure you that Jesus is the author of new beginnings, no matter what sorrows or struggles you’ve faced. Each copy of Begin Again also includes a series of thoughtful, comprehensive reflection questions designed to go along with every chapter, giving you a chance to dive even deeper into the ways God promises to make all things new. Max will prepare you for the journey ahead by helping you: Trust that God fights for you, even on your darkest days Rely on God's unconditional love and protection Ground yourself in his everlasting promises Hold on to enduring hope found in faith Make a difference in your community by influencing the lives of others Set your sights on your eternal home in heaven This timely compilation—which also includes original content from Max—will provide you with the hope and encouragement you need to take the first step into your new beginning, whatever it may hold. No matter what heartache or hardship you’ve endured, you can take comfort in knowing that it’s never too late to Begin Again.

Author : Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Publisher : Crown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,74 MB
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0525575340

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A powerful study of how to bear witness in a moment when America is being called to do the same.”—Time James Baldwin grew disillusioned by the failure of the civil rights movement to force America to confront its lies about race. What can we learn from his struggle in our own moment? Named one of the best books of the year by Time, The Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune • Winner of the Stowe Prize • Shortlisted for the Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice “Not everything is lost. Responsibility cannot be lost, it can only be abdicated. If one refuses abdication, one begins again.”—James Baldwin Begin Again is one of the great books on James Baldwin and a powerful reckoning with America’s ongoing failure to confront the lies it tells itself about race. Just as in Baldwin’s “after times,” argues Eddie S. Glaude Jr., when white Americans met the civil rights movement’s call for truth and justice with blind rage and the murders of movement leaders, so in our moment were the Obama presidency and the birth of Black Lives Matter answered with the ascendance of Trump and the violent resurgence of white nationalism. In these brilliant and stirring pages, Glaude finds hope and guidance in Baldwin as he mixes biography—drawn partially from newly uncovered Baldwin interviews—with history, memoir, and poignant analysis of our current moment to reveal the painful cycle of Black resistance and white retrenchment. As Glaude bears witness to the difficult truth of racism’s continued grip on the national soul, Begin Again is a searing exploration of the tangled web of race, trauma, and memory, and a powerful interrogation of what we must ask of ourselves in order to call forth a new America.

Author : W. T. Watts Ph. D.
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 2011-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1466907363

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"Learning To Begin Again: Daily Reflections On Recovering And Renewal" presents a cognitive skill set based on the author's extensive experience as well as the teachings of spiritual leaders from both Eastern and Western traditions. It details and elucidates specific personality traits and qualities that are believed to be essential in leading a successful and contented life. During times of turmoil and distress it is vital for individuals to create structure and to focus on specific objectives to get them back "on track." Such a structure is presented here with practical activities, affirmative thoughts and motivating commentary to guide and support the reader as they cope with emotional confusion and daily uncertainty and frustration. This is not just another "self-help","feel-good" cliché, rather, "Learning To Begin Again" offers a new way of viewing the world with practical skills that will encourage growth and advancement. www.walterskipwatts.com

Author : Julie Ilkanic Butler
Publisher : Tate Publishing & Enterprises
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,21 MB
Release : 2004-10
Category : Adjustment (Psychology)
ISBN : 9781933148373

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Want to make your stress level go up a notch or two? Just add some major changes that affect you, your future, your family, or your career. Beginning Again is a book that explores the changes that affect us ? some negative, some positive. Yes, even positive change, like the birth of a child, can cause the strongest of individuals to become fearful and anxious. With candor and compassion, even humor at times, the author draws on personal experiences, encouraging the reader to believe that it is possible to find a new beginning, no matter what ?bumps? occur on the road of life. This insightful study also includes uplifting original poetry and helpful exercises to help us cope with change. Beginning Again, is a book reflecting God's power offered to all of us who need His marvelous re-creation in our lives. Beginning Again would also be an excellent guide for small group discussions and inspirational, educational workshops.