Self Study

On the first day of high school, Kristina Ellis' mom - a single, working mother who lost her husband to cancer - informed her that she could not financially support her after graduation. Kristina would need to find her own way to pay for college. As an average student with less-than-impressive test scores, Kristina realized she would have to sell herself to scholarship committees if she wanted to stand out. That's when she devised the plan that led to her receiving over $500,000 in scholarships.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have been friends for many, many years. Between them, they have endured exile, violence and oppression. And in the face of these hardships, they have continued to radiate compassion, humour and, above all, joy. To celebrate His Holiness's 80th birthday, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala. The two men spent a week discussing a single burning question: how do we find joy in the face of suffering?

From the time Adam & Eve were cast out of the Garden of Eden, humankind has lived out of a rule-oriented, standardized framework. This strategy is great for getting tasks done, but significantly impacts the ability to do relationships well. Self-protection, anxiety and depression, bitterness, and resentment indicate a fear-based life. Learning how to love God, ourselves, and others requires a transformative process. Living a Relational lifestyle brings the happiness, contentment, and joy every human craves. Therapists use outcome-based models to form a diagnosis and apply an applicable ...

In science, a law is defined as “a generalized rule to explain a body of observations in the form of a verbal or mathematical statement.” In religion, a law is the concept of a religious system or document being used as a legal resource; it refers to the concept that the word of God is Law and has a permanent, unchanging quality. In the Seven Laws of Dying to Self, the use of the word Law refers to neither a science of physical nature (or matter) or religious law but refers to the intangible, guiding processes the Holy Spirit uses to transform the soul of every disciple of Jesus Christ....

This true first edition, first printing, book solves the 1st John 1:8, 1st John 3:9 mystery in the Bible. How can both of these verses be true? How did author Richard M. Evans’ quest to find answers to perplexing questions about difficult Bible verses lead to so many liberating answers, surprisingly including how to lose over 50 pounds? Who knew that correct theology could be a powerful aid to weight loss? In researching why so many Bible verses from ancient Israel are doubled, unexpectedly, the author also discovered how to avoid feeling that he did not measure up to other’s ...

Unlock the Mysteries of Your Inner Power with American Ritual Magic: A Practical Guide for the Modern Seeker Are you ready to take control of your life and harness the transformative power of ritual magic? In a world filled with challenges and distractions, American Ritual Magic offers a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to tapping into your innate potential. This essential guide is perfect for anyone curious about magic but hesitant to dive into complicated rituals or ancient texts. Discover how to: - Embrace the "All-American Mindset" to propel your goals forward. - Utilize simple ...

Am I trans enough? The answer is undoubtedly yes. You are. Alo Johnston has been where you are. From watching every transition story on YouTube and navigating online message boards for answers to finally starting testosterone and transitioning himself, he now walks alongside you every step of the way to guide you towards acceptance of who you truly are. Born out of thousands of hours of research and conversations with hundreds of trans people, Am I Trans Enough? digs deep into internalized transphobia and the historical narratives that fuel it.

Learning a new language is never an easy task, but it doesn't have to be hard. By learning the 1,000 most-used verbs in a language, you give yourself a fantastic foundation to start building upon to your road to fluency.

Prominent psychologist Angela Duckworth’s successive scientific studies show that perseverance in the face of challenges is a greater predictor of success than genetics.

In 1918, a fearless 22-year-old arrives in bohemian San Francisco from the Northeast, determined to make her own way. Renaming herself Dorothea Lange, she is soon the celebrated owner of the city’s most prestigious and stylish portrait studio. By the early 1930s, determined to expose the horrific conditions of the nation’s poor, she takes to the road with her camera, creating images that inspire, reform, and define the era. And when the US enters World War II, Dorothea chooses to confront another injustice - the incarceration of thousands of innocent Japanese Americans.

In 1995, Hadley Freeman wrote in her diary: “I just spent three years of my life in mental hospitals. So why am I crazier than I was before????” From the ages of 14 to 17, Freeman lived in psychiatric wards after developing anorexia nervosa. Her doctors informed her that her body was cannibalizing her muscles and heart for nutrition, but they could tell her little else: why she had it, what it felt like, what recovery looked like. For the next twenty years, Freeman lived as a “functioning anorexic,” grappling with new forms of self-destructive behavior as the anorexia mutated and persisted.

Dale Scott's career as a professional baseball umpire spanned nearly forty years, including thirty-three in the Major Leagues, from 1985 to 2017. He worked exactly a thousand games behind the plate, calling balls and strikes at the pinnacle of his profession, working in every Major League Baseball stadium, and interacting with dozens of other top-flight umpires, colorful managers, and hundreds of players. What makes Scott's book truly different is his unique perspective as the only umpire in the history of professional baseball to come out as gay during his career.

Women confront fear every day: fear of appearing foolish, fear of being assertive, fear of looking fat, fear of getting sick, fear of going broke. Enter Arianna Huffington with timely and powerful advice on how to be bold. Arianna is fearless, but not by nature; she's had to learn and practice all her life. And in On Becoming Fearless, she puts it all on the table, exploring fearlessness at work, fearlessness in parenting, fearlessness in love, fearlessness in aging, and much more.

The Abundance Project is about having more than enough in every area of your life - more than enough money, time, love, creativity, happiness - regardless of the circumstances you’ve been through or are currently facing. This may sound like wishful thinking, but once you understand what you’re really made of, and what the source of real abundance is, you will increase your capacity and unleash your divine inheritance.

Workbook: Self Heal by Design not only breaks down Barbara O'Neill’s groundbreaking concept of the body's incredible ability to self-heal, but it also offers a reflect-and-apply approach to all her teachings on how to create the right conditions to achieve the delicate balance that sustains your well-being. All without subjecting yourself to unsatisfactory diets or side effects commonly associated with many pharmaceuticals.

In conversations with the Dalai Lama over the past several years, Howard Cutler has asked the questions we all want answered about how to find happiness in the place we spend most of our time - work. This guide is an invaluable source of strength and peace for anyone who earns a living.

For the first time, Army Ranger hero Nate Self tells his story. Self recounts the Roberts Ridge Rescue mission, the ferocious battles in Afghanistan, and the lone war of attrition that Nate Self has waged against post-traumatic stress disorder. This audio will become a go-to work for understanding the long-term effects of the war on terror. Thousands of families are fighting this battle, and Nate Self opens up his whole life - tragedies, successes, failures, and a struggle with suicidal thoughts - to share the facts.

When a looming career funk, a growing drinking problem, and a challenging trek through therapy battered Dave Hollis, a Disney executive and father of four, he began to realize he was letting untruths about himself dictate his life. As he sank to the bottom of his valley, he had to make a choice. Would he push himself out of his comfort zone to become the best man he was capable of being, or would he play it safe and settle for mediocrity?

Discover Your Divine Purpose: Lessons from Forgotten Biblical Heroes Are you searching for clarity and purpose in your life? Do you feel like you’re just going through the motions, longing for a deeper connection to God’s plan? The OBSCURE Bible Study Series invites you to explore the lives of often-overlooked figures of the Bible, revealing the timeless wisdom hidden within their stories. These books equip you with actionable tools to transform your life through focused biblical wisdom and everyday faith application. Learn how God works through ordinary people to accomplish ...

Comprised of biblical references to direct readers, IN THE MORNING WHEN I RISE is a fresh offering of inspiration that will help you start your day with a new outlook. Each personal story, concluding prayer and supporting scripture encourages self-reflection and individual growth, as well as note pages for studying and review. Recommended as a daily guide, these 31 Days of Inspirational Readings are sure to serve as a permanent reminder of God’s goodness.