Embracing Trust

Trusting God. It's such a cliché. Yet nothing means more to our heavenly Father than when we surrender our lives completely to him and choose to believe he has our best in mind. David modeled that kind of deliberate dependence: as a shepherd boy, as a man running for his life, as a king who made grave mistakes. In both triumph and failure, David looked to God rather than to himself. In Embracing Trust, Joanna Weaver, bestselling author of the runaway hit Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, shares personal stories, practical tips, and life-changing principles gleaned from Scripture. If you struggle with disappointment from the past, frustration with the present, or fear of the future, Joanna invites you to trust in the Lord with all your heart. Relinquishing control and putting your hope in a forever-faithful Father--that's the beautiful secret of unshakeable faith. Includes a 10-week companion Bible study.

In Trust: Living Spontaneously and Embracing Life, one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the twentieth century discusses the importance of believing in our own ideals and truths—and not give in to the powerful societal influences that govern the world. We live in times where trust in old institutions and their relevance to our lives have evaporated. Religions, ideologies, political systems, morals, family, marriages—none of these traditional institutions are working anymore. Osho’s insight is that the institutions of the past have used the false substitutes of “belief” and “faith” as control mechanisms of society. Whereas authentic trust comes from within, belief systems are imposed from the outside by religious and social institutions. Osho encourages readers to rediscover and reclaim the innate trust that is born with each individual. No more demands to trust in an “other.” No more faith and belief, with their demands that we drop all questioning and doubt, but rather a willingness to honor our questions and doubts so fully that they will lead us to our unique, authentic, and individual truth. Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the “1000 Makers of the 20th Century” and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people—along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha—who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.

Argues for a life based on humility, service, and sacrifice instead of the accepted worldview of a life valuing fame and recognition.

WHAT’S GOD DOING IN YOUR STORY? Our kids beg us for stories at bedtime or while we drive; we gather around firepits and dinner tables to tell and retell our favorite tales—the more dramatic the better. But when it comes to our actual lives, we prefer something less sensational, even boring—sunny skies and smooth sailing, please and thank you. We want our own stories to be predictable, safe, controllable, and catastrophe-free. When plans fall apart, jobs are lost, kids wander off, doctors give bad reports, we often wonder, "What are you doing, God? Are you sure you have this under control? It doesn’t really seem like it right now." God is the master Storyteller. He’s writing your story and it’s a part of His bigger, grander, eternal Story. But we’re still in the middle. We haven’t gotten to the happy ending yet, and it can be hard to trust Him in the thick of our struggles. That’s why Robert and Nancy share their own story, friends’ stories, and the stories of people in the Bible who have faced life-altering challenges, but, in the end, have found God to be faithful. Learn why you really can trust God to write your story—no matter what plot twists you may encounter along the way. "This is a unique and charming book, integrating stories of God’s providence from His people and His Word. Nancy and Robert write personally and beautifully, infusing readers with a Christ-centered vision, hope, and trust for the future." -Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven, Giving is the Good Life, and Deception "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story is an amazing book whose title says it all. For if you are a follower of Jesus, every day of your life—whether you feel like it or not—is weighted with kingdom purpose, eternal significance, and a royal destiny filled with joy and contentment. Let my dear friends, Robert and Nancy, help you embrace the mysteries of the Lord’s Providence. For when it comes to happy endings, you can’t find a better Author than the God of the Bible. Happy endings are His forte—turn the page, trust Him, and discover it for yourself." -Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

When you shift to relational pedagogy, you establish connections that help students feel valued, respected, and heard, which leads to enhanced student engagement. Author Anthony R. Reibel explores this approach, offering strategies and activities to make everyday interactions, such as instruction, assessment, reflection, and grading, more meaningful through student-teacher relationships. The result is higher levels of social-emotional and academic learning. This book will help K–12 teachers and administrators: Understand the meaning of relational pedagogy Gain the ability to organize curriculum to focus on student-centered learning Utilize reflection tools to better build relational assessments Learn to implement observational learning and avoid transactional instructional models Develop deeper relationships with students Contents: Introduction: Doing the Invisible Work Part 1: Foundational Principles Chapter 1: Relationships as the Foundation for Effective Pedagogy Chapter 2: The Relational Teacher Part 2: Relational Practices Chapter 3: The Relational Curriculum Chapter 4: Relational Instruction Chapter 5: Relational Assessment Chapter 6: Relational Feedback Chapter 7: Relational Grading Epilogue References and Resources Index

Don’t let another new moon pass you by without taking action. “New Moon Affirmations for Embracing New Beginnings” is your roadmap to transformation, helping you break free from limiting beliefs, align your energy, and manifest the life you truly deserve. Harness the Power of the New Moon to Transform Your Life and Create Lasting Change Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of negativity, unable to break free and embrace the new opportunities life has to offer? Do you long for a fresh start, a chance to rewrite your story and manifest your deepest desires? Look no further than “New Moon Affirmations for Embracing New Beginnings” – your ultimate guide to harnessing the power of the new moon and embracing transformative change. Feeling Stuck and Lacking Direction In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a rut. The constant demands of life can leave you feeling drained, lacking direction, and disconnected from your true purpose. Without the right tools and guidance, it’s challenging to break free from this cycle of stagnation and step into the life you’ve always dreamed of. The Consequences of Not Embracing New Beginnings By remaining stuck in the same patterns, you risk missing out on incredible opportunities for growth and personal fulfillment. You may find yourself burdened by regrets and what-ifs, wondering what could have been if only you had taken that leap of faith. Unfulfilled dreams and untapped potential can lead to a sense of dissatisfaction, leaving you yearning for something more. Embrace the Power of the New Moon But fear not! “New Moon Affirmations for Embracing New Beginnings” is here to guide you on your journey towards transformation and manifesting your dreams. This comprehensive guide is packed with powerful affirmations, expert advice, and practical exercises specifically designed to align your energy with the potent energy of the new moon. Key Features and Benefits Harness the Power of Affirmations: Discover the transformative power of positive affirmations and learn how to reprogram your subconscious mind for success and abundance. Embrace New Beginnings: Explore the significance of the new moon and how it can serve as a catalyst for change, allowing you to leave behind old patterns and embrace new beginnings. Create Lasting Change: Learn effective techniques to set clear intentions, overcome limiting beliefs, and create lasting change in all areas of your life. Unlock Your Potential: Tap into your innate potential and unleash your creativity, intuition, and inner strength to manifest your deepest desires.

This book brings together legal scholars engaging with vulnerability theory to explore the implications and challenges for law of understanding vulnerability as generative and a source of connection and development. The book is structured into five sections that cover fields of law where there is already significant recourse to the concept of vulnerability. These sections include a main chapter by a legal theorist who has previously examined the creative potential of vulnerability and responses from scholars working in the same field. This is designed to draw out some of the central debates concerning how vulnerability is conceptualised in law. Several contributors highlight the need to re-focus on some of these more positive aspects of vulnerability to counter the way law is being used enable persons to escape the stigma associated with vulnerability by concealing that condition. They seek to explore how law might embrace vulnerability, rather than conceal it. The book also includes contributions that seek to bring vulnerability into a non-binary relationship with other core legal concepts, such as autonomy and dignity. Rather than discarding these legal concepts in favour of vulnerability, these contributions highlight how vulnerability can be entwined with relational autonomy and embodied dignity. This book is essential reading for both students studying legal theory and practitioners interested in vulnerability.