In this expanded edition of a spiritual formation classic, David G. Benner explores the twin themes of love and surrender as the heart of Christian spirituality. God doesn't want his people to respond to him out of fear or obligation, but invites us to enter into an authentic relationship of intimacy and devotion—by surrendering to love.

When a teenage honor student surrenders her first-born child, she expects that he will be lost to her forever. But after a reunion, she's forced to examine the complex history of his adoption and her own. SURRENDER is an in-depth look at the life of a courageous woman eager to share the wealth of her experience by embracing vulnerability and relying on her inner strength and resiliency.The memoir takes us back to the days before birth control, when unwed mothers were "sent away." Faced with a life-altering choice and the addictive power of teenage love, she straddles the nature vs. nurture divide. As a "chosen child" trying to be worthy of her mother's love, she holds the health of her fragile parent in her hands.

David Benner explores the twin themes of love and surrender as the heart of Christian spirituality. He leads you to an unexpected place, where yieldedness to God frees you to become who he created you to be .

A collection of passionate poetry and romantic poems that attempts to explore the themes of love, desire, loss and the many triumphs and failures of life that pervade the blood, breath and soul of humankind from the fond days of antiquity to the present time.

Are you trying to find your God-ordained purpose in life? Maybe your job doesn't use your talents, or perhaps your relationships are dysfunctional. If so, it's time to discover the goldmine of gifts within you--gifts provided by God himself. It's time to surrender. Powerful and inspiring, Surrender shows you how to experience boundless freedom in every area of your life by simply surrendering to God's will. Author Dan Clark demonstrates that this submission is the catalyst for putting God's grace into motion, setting the stage for incredible change. Through personal anecdotes, Clark illustrates how he used this principle in his own life and achieved dramatic changes financially, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Through his compelling narrative, Clark explores some of the doubts, fears, and perplexities he has experienced in various situations. He also recalls how he found comfort and guidance in the Bible. By following his guidelines, you can learn how to - discover your own unique treasure chest of gifts; - awaken the dormant forces of Christ within you; - unlock and answer the call to Sonship; - easily cooperate with God; and - accept your God-given birthright to do great things. It's time to surrender, discover your life purpose, and shine like never before!

Su"ender and catch: give so you can receive, where the giving is your whole self, in a total experience. This is scarcely new on the American scene, and it is ancient knowledge, East and West. The fears of total surrender, the fears of self-revelation and of total abandon, although genuine, are likewise not new. Yet Kurt H. Wolff does attempt something new here, an epistemologi cal essay with the help of this old idea: his subtitle is 'experience and inquiry today'. He tries to formulate an integrated view which incorporates in the theory of total experience not only the accepted component- esthetics, religion, the recent American experience - but also a metaphysics, a phenomenology, a theory of perception, a social philosophy and a methodology of the social sciences, even a philosophy of history and psychopathology. Phenomenology (especially Alfred Schutz), the critical Frankfurt school (especially Adorno and Marcuse), sociology (especially Georg Simmel), and existentialism (especially Camus) are tied in together. It all looks topsy-turvy at first. We have here scraps of a diary, fragments of correspondence, a stray adolescent love letter, notes on notes on field work, and notes and comments on tutorial seminars plus long excerpts from students' essays, a stray paper in a learned journal summarizing the core of the book, comments piled on comments and a web of self-references, literary criticisms, and pieces of poetry, plus a rich scholarly apparatus.

"Surrender to Freedom: Letting Go for Conscious Living" is an enlightening and transformative guide that invites readers to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, spiritual growth, and liberation. In this empowering book, the author explores the liberating power of surrender as a transformative tool to embrace conscious living and find true freedom. The book delves into the essence of surrender, guiding readers to release the burdens of the past, transcend egoic limitations, and embrace the present moment with grace and authenticity. Each chapter unfolds a new dimension of surrender, providing profound insights and practical techniques to let go of self-imposed boundaries and limitations, heal emotional wounds, and cultivate inner resilience. Through heartfelt anecdotes and timeless wisdom, the author encourages readers to surrender to the flow of life, trusting in the universe's divine plan. By doing so, readers discover a newfound sense of inner peace, purpose, and alignment with their true selves. "Surrender to Freedom" is a transformative masterpiece that empowers readers to embrace surrender as an act of strength and courage, rather than a sign of weakness. It serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path to conscious living and empowering readers to embrace the beauty of surrender in all aspects of life. In this book, readers will learn to nurture loving relationships, find joy in the present moment, and release the need for control. By surrendering to the flow of life, readers open themselves to boundless possibilities, discovering the transformative power of surrender in every aspect of life. "Surrender to Freedom: Letting Go for Conscious Living" is a heartfelt and compelling book that resonates with seekers of wisdom and those on a quest for inner peace and fulfillment. With its practical guidance and profound insights, this book is an invaluable companion for anyone seeking to transcend limitations and live a life of conscious surrender and authentic freedom.