From the Author: C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity is the obvious inspiration for the title of this book. In that book, Lewis uses the example of a person standing in a hall that is lined on both sides by rooms: Each room represents a different Christian tradition. He wanted to get readers into the hallway and let them choose for themselves whether to enter Christianity by the door of Anglicanism, Catholicism, and so forth. Mere Christianity brilliantly focuses on what essentially all Christians agree upon; namely the Creed, the canon of the New Testament, etc. However, many of the great controversies between Protestants and Catholics are purposely not discussed. There were ecumenical reasons for avoiding topics like papal primacy, purgatory, Marian devotions, and so forth. But, by avoiding these sorts of topics, Mere Christianity can be read as Mere Protestantism. I wrote Mere Catholicism to address some of those missing topics. Even though I am both intellectually and emotionally convinced of the truth of Catholic Christianity, I am indebted to C. S. Lewis (an Anglican) for helping me better understand how Christianity offers the most compelling raison d’être. His work and I hope my own is an exploration of “faith seeking understanding,” to quote St. Anselm of Canterbury. Contents: PrefaceIntroduction: Christianity in the Third Millennium1. Faith and Reason2. Freedom and Responsibility3. Work and Prayer4. Sin and Salvation (Hamartiology and Soteriology)5. Suffering and Love6. God (Theology)7. Jesus (Christology)8. Mary (Mariology)9. Saints and Angels (Hagiology and Angelology)10. The Church (Ecclesiology)11. The Bible (Bibliology)12. Humankind, Creation, and Last Things (Anthropology and Eschatology)NotesAbout the Author
Have you ever embraced a never-surrender mentality only to fail in achieving your desired goal? What if single-minded, unwavering persistence and determination are not the answers but actually can be obstacles to fulfilling your objectives? Give In To Win is an innovative and groundbreaking book by award-winning author Dr. Daniel Agatino. The profound and life-changing advice found in these pages provides a remarkable roadmap for overcoming barriers, unleashing your creative potential, and achieving your goals. This motivational text is rooted in timeless principles that help readers to reframe their own unique problems in an effort to create new and unforeseen resolutions. Unlike countless other self-help/motivational books that have flooded the market, Give In To Win offers a unique set of tools to help you to learn that giving up is not always a threat to your ego but that giving in and surrendering can release you from the hindrances that burden your life. By comingling real-world examples with cutting-edge scholarship and humor, Dr. Agatino offers readers the necessary skills to adopt new and fresh perspectives for dealing with life's challenges. Grounded in academic research and timeless character-based ideals, this book is equally useful in developing healthy personal and professional relationships. Open yourself to a new world of possibilities. Learn comprehensive, proven methods for developing self-awareness and valuable problem-solving skills. This forward-thinking approach will help you to give up on unhealthy and unproductive thoughts and behaviors. Expand your way of thinking and open yourself to undreamed-of opportunities.
Ronald Reagan was a visionary American who understood that running a country is a lot like rowing upstream - you have to move forward or the flow of challenges and tribulations will drive you backwards. This book contains some of his greatest quotes.
The Tao of Reagan is a little book packed full of one man's big ideas. Ronald Reagan was a visionary American who understood that running a country is a lot like rowing upstream, you have to move forward or the flow of challenges and tribulations will drive you backwards. Reagan moved this country forward like no president before him by ignoring his critics and staying true to his conservative philosophy. The Tao of Reagan sheds light on that philosophy by collecting in one book some of Reagan's greatest quotes. The man who said, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help,'" is sadly no longer with us but his legacy will endure for generations to come. Review: Great Gift, this is a nice collection of well-known and, for this reader, never before read quotes by Ronald Reagan. The quotes are organized by subject (ex: America, The Economy, Humor, Politics) for easy reference and an easy to follow format. Thought provoking and at times made me laugh, naturally, since Reagan was a master of humor. Anyone who is a fan of Reagan will appreciate this book! Inspiring, Educational and Humorous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is an incredible book that brings together some of Reagan's best loved quotes. The Tao of Reagan collects some of the best wit and wisdom from one of America's most beloved presidents.
LIVING NOW BOOK AWARDS SOCIAL ACTIVISM/CHARITY BRONZE MEDAL Open your heart to the good that surrounds you! A spiritual guide to harmonious living, this book will motivate you to create the life you want to live. Essays from renowned individuals on such subjects as harmony, health, prosperity, and moral purpose comprise this evocative and inspirational title. Meaningful quotes include selections from Buddha, Maya Angelou, and Thomas Jefferson.
From the Author: C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity is the obvious inspiration for the title of this book. In that book, Lewis uses the example of a person standing in a hall that is lined on both sides by rooms: Each room represents a different Christian tradition. He wanted to get readers into the hallway and let them choose for themselves whether to enter Christianity by the door of Anglicanism, Catholicism, and so forth. Mere Christianity brilliantly focuses on what essentially all Christians agree upon; namely the Creed, the canon of the New Testament, etc. However, many of the great controversies between Protestants and Catholics are purposely not discussed. There were ecumenical reasons for avoiding topics like papal primacy, purgatory, Marian devotions, and so forth. But, by avoiding these sorts of topics, Mere Christianity can be read as Mere Protestantism. I wrote Mere Catholicism to address some of those missing topics. Even though I am both intellectually and emotionally convinced of the truth of Catholic Christianity, I am indebted to C. S. Lewis (an Anglican) for helping me better understand how Christianity offers the most compelling raison d’être. His work and I hope my own is an exploration of “faith seeking understanding,” to quote St. Anselm of Canterbury. Contents: PrefaceIntroduction: Christianity in the Third Millennium1. Faith and Reason2. Freedom and Responsibility3. Work and Prayer4. Sin and Salvation (Hamartiology and Soteriology)5. Suffering and Love6. God (Theology)7. Jesus (Christology)8. Mary (Mariology)9. Saints and Angels (Hagiology and Angelology)10. The Church (Ecclesiology)11. The Bible (Bibliology)12. Humankind, Creation, and Last Things (Anthropology and Eschatology)NotesAbout the Author
Ronald Reagan was a visionary American who understood that running a country is a lot like rowing upstream - you have to move forward or the flow of challenges and tribulations will drive you backwards. This book contains some of his greatest quotes.
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