Affirmations of a Priceless Jewel is a beautiful journey of discovering the many facets of your true value. God is radically pursuing you with His unconditional love and NOW is the time to receive every good thing that He has for you. These pages are full of inspirational truths to help you rise above everything that previously labeled or defined you. Kristine Jones invites you into her story and shares wisdom from very real experiences so that you can find a greater measure of confidence & boldness. Her words will fire you up to shake off fears, insecurities, shame and anything from your past that has hindered you or made you feel stuck. You will be repositioned to the place of royalty that you were originally fashioned for. Through reading this book, you will quickly find that you love yourself more and that nothing is impossible for you when you believe. You are loved, beautiful, powerful, eternally accepted and priceless!

All I’ve sought to achieve in disquieting times as these, is to provide thy mind reprieve from the tumult of gnashing teeth, by all the forces who wax supreme attempting to subvert thy inner peace. Thus, here in this book resides aphoristic rhymes to serenade thy soul and edify thy mind in affirmations of faith sailing seas divine, penned for a time always short on time.

What does it mean to be a Buddhist today? How are we to relate to the diverse forms that have come down to us? Sangharakshita is one of the modern world's most influential and respected Buddhists. After spending many years in the East, he returned to Britain in 1967 to establish an international Buddhist movement and has developed a broad approach to Buddhism that is at once thoroughly traditional and radically original. This unique introduction provides a summary of his contribution not only to Buddhism in the West, but internationally

Poems and short stories about doing God's work in word and deed. All are taken from actual life. I'm looking for people to recognize themselves in this book. I may lose friends, but I'm just telling the truth.

One of the vital aspects of traditional Rinzai Zen koan study in Japan is jakugo, or capping-phrase exercises. When Zen students have attained sufficient mastery of meditation or concentration, they are given a koan (such as the familiar “What is the sound of one hand clapping?”) to study. When the student provides a satisfactory response to the koan, he advances to the jakugo exercise–he must select a “capping phrase,” usually a passage from a poem among the thousands in a special anthology, the only book allowed in the monastery. One such anthology, written entirely in Chinese, was translated by noted Zen priest and scholar Soiku Shigematsu as A Zen Forest: Sayings of the Masters. Equally important is a Japanese collection, the Zenrin Segoshu, which Mr. Shigematsu now translates from the Japanese, including nearly eight hundred poems in sparkling English versions that retain the Zen implications of the verse.

After countless hours of immersion in theological curriculum and grueling examinations, the long-awaited graduation from seminary has finally arrived. However, after that celebrated walk across the stage, and the turning of the tassel, now the true test comes. Although many graduates have traversed seminary training, the question remains, are they prepared to take the reins of that prospective church? In his eye-opening debut book, Dr. Derrick J. Hughes reveals why seminaries are not equipped to give the practical knowledge needed to lead a successful ministry. With over 30 years of experience in church planting and pastoring small, mid, and mega-sized ministries, Dr. Hughes’ pragmatic approach to ministry will benefit leaders of churches of any size. Church leaders will learn how to avoid some of the common mistakes that turn ministry into misery. Whether or not you have had formal training, Dr. Hughes’ insights will help pastors from any denomination avoid the pitfalls that cause ministers to quit or derail their success in the ministry. Regardless of whether you are just beginning or are a seasoned church leader, anyone called to Christian ministry will be informed and enriched by Dr. Hughes’ priceless jewels for practical church leadership.

The Triratna Dharma Training Course for Mitras offers a comprehensive four-year course in Buddhism and meditation. Year Two includes: The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path Pratītya-Samutpāda: The Nature of Existence The Five Aspects of the Dharma Life Turning the Mind to the Dharma The Way of Mindfulness What is the Sangha? Exploring Spiritual Community A Living Tradition: Sangharakshita and the Story of Triratna Plus a comprehensive Index.