Uncovering The Hidden Stranger Within

The truth remains: men, women, and children are plunging deeper into the entanglement of a deplorable condition. The crisis of identity plagues our world like never before. When a person's basic sense of being is altered, he or she tends to gravitate in the direction that seems to offer a deeper sense of self-worth. You are a unique individual, possessing unique gifts, talents, and abilities. You cannot be duplicated! That is why attempting to be someone else only leaves you feeling inadequate. Your identity is what makes 'you' you, and not someone else. Ignorance is no bliss! What you do not know can hinder you. In the same token, if you do not know who you are, you will stumble in your attempt to fulfill your God-given purpose. In this book, we deal with the importance of manifesting our destiny through grabbing a hold of biblical insights as to who we are in Christ. Why? The reason is 'Mankind has an identity ordained in Christ. This identity once embraced in its totality determines the course of destiny experienced.' It is time to live on purpose! There are countless millions waiting for you to show up and deliver what God has invested in you. The principles discussed in this book have been demonstrated in our lives for years. This is a book from the heart. We believe that as you embrace the principles therein, illumination will come to you relative to your specific condition. With the help of the Spirit of God, you will know what adjustments to make to stand your ground as an ambassador in the Kingdom of God. It is our prayer that you will understand clearly that your identity is suspended between your origin and your destiny. What you identify as your origin affects your perception of self. Why? 'You are a byproduct of the one who made you.' The originator of a thing determines its intrinsic worth. The origin also spells out the outcome of the product. We trust that as you read this book you will grasp that your Creator, God, did a good job in making you. — Kayode and Olumide Taiwo

Vision Decoded and Made Simple! The Vision Guided Life is the way every change agent touches his or her generation. To live any other way is to live beneath your full potential. To accomplish your destiny, you need insight. This insight is the basis for all worthwhile endeavors. This book was written for those who want to live at their maximum God-given potential. How does your future look? Your insight determines your future. If your vision is limited, you will accomplish very little with your purpose. Vision is God’s redemptive revelation. Vision applies to the individual, family, business, Church and a nation. To lack vision, is to lack a future. In this book you will discover: • How to accurately define vision • How to grasp God’s vision for your life • How to write and state your life’s mission • Misconceptions about vision and how to dispel them • How to go from thought to application One of the most important qualities of a ‘change agent’ is the ability to take responsibility and step out to achieve a desired outcome. Nothing changes until someone takes responsibility for change. In this book you will gain insight and learn practical principles that will move you to discover and live out, The Vision Guided Life. About the Authors Identical twins, Kay and Olu Taiwo are international speakers, ministers, consultants, featured authors, and licensed Pharmacists. With over 20 years of speaking experience, their ministry has impacted audiences in the Ukraine, Nigeria, England, Philippines, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Canada, and across the United States of America. They conduct Vision, Identity, & Purpose (VIP) Seminars. They are blazing a trail around the world in the mobile app industry and are reaching thousands of people by promoting biblical literacy through mobile technology.

If every person really thought about the legacy he or she would leave behind, perhaps his or her life would be lived quite differently. The brevity of life is a humbling experience. Everyday, people come and people go. This is the drama of the human experience. The people we remember are those who have taken the time and applied the effort to make a contribution that will outlive them. This is at the heart of The Principles of Fatherhood. Think about it for a moment. When you die and leave the earth, will the world even take notice that you occupied its borders? Or will it rejoice that room has been created for something more worthwhile? Interestingly enough, the answers to the above questions are not a function of age, race, or gender. They are a function of choice. We choose what kind of life we will live. The kind of life we live determines the kind of legacy we leave behind. Identical twins, Kay and Olu Taiwo are international speakers, ministers, consultants, featured authors, and licensed Pharmacists. With over 20 years of speaking experience, their ministry has impacted audiences in the Ukraine, Nigeria, England, Philippines, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Canada, and across the United States of America. They conduct Vision, Identity, & Purpose (VIP) Seminars. They are blazing a trail around the world in the mobile app industry and are reaching thousands of people by promoting biblical literacy through mobile technology. To invite Olu and Kay Taiwo to your conference, seminar, or event go to http://www.VisionForLifeMinistries.org

This book is not a conventional travel guide. I would like to invite you to immerse yourself in a city of contrasts and endless facets – welcome to Tokyo, the city of 100 villages. This book takes you on a literary journey from the bustling streets of Shibuya to the serene temples of Asakusa; each neighborhood in this city holds stories waiting to be told. These stories unfold like Tokyo's cherry blossoms in spring. Join me in discovering how a stranger uncovers the art of Zen amid the hustle of the metropolis or how ancient geisha legends persist in the glow of modern neon lights. Each chapter is a window into the diverse life worlds of Tokyo's population. Are you ready to open the doors to the metropolis of 100 villages? Then accompany me on a journey that has embraced me between tradition and modernity, past and present. Experience Tokyo in all its nuances – a book as diverse as the city itself. So, I warmly welcome you to my Tokyo stories. This book takes you on a journey through the bustling streets of the megametropolis Tokyo and at the same time to the hidden treasures of the surrounding villages, as I experienced them. Through the eyes of a stranger who not only admires the breathtaking skyline but also discovers the stories behind the facades of the seemingly endless skyscrapers, I guide you through this foreign world. We explore not only the neon-lit streets but also the heart of the culture in the villages that make up this metropolis. In "Tokyo Stories," the diversity of this fascinating city becomes palpable in all its facets. From the bustling shopping districts to the quiet temples on the outskirts - each place tells its own story. Let yourself be surprised by the contrasts as the bustle of the metropolis meets the serenity of quiet communities, teahouses, and temples. My book is more than just a travel description. It is an exploration of the soul of Tokyo, an invitation to understand the city in its entirety. Through vivid descriptions and compelling stories, you will dive into the cultural diversity that Tokyo has to offer. Get ready for a journey that leads you not only through the streets but also into the hearts of the people who make this city what it is. I aim to build a bridge between the past and the future, between tradition and innovation. Explore the magic of this unique metropolis and let me tell you about the stories hidden behind the skyscrapers and rice terraces. Join me on this unforgettable journey. Are you ready to discover the city of 100 villages? Then follow me. Yours sincerely, Hermann Candahashi

A much-needed update to one of the most significant family therapy theories of the past century. Murray Bowen (1931–1990) was the first to study the family in a live-in setting and describe specific details about how families function as systems. Despite Bowen theory being based on research begun more than seventy years ago, the value of viewing human beings as profoundly emotionally-driven creatures and human families functioning as emotional units is more relevant than ever. This book, written by one of his closet collaborators, updates his still-radical theory with the latest approaches to understanding emotional development. Reduced to its most fundamental level, Bowen theory explains how people begin a relationship very close emotionally but become more distant over time. The ideas also help explain why good people do bad things, and bad people do good things, and how family life strengthens some members while weakening others. Gaining knowledge about previously unseen specifics of family interactions reveals a hidden life of families. The hidden life explains how the best of intentions can fail to produce the desired result, thus providing a blueprint for change. Part I of the book explains the core ideas in the theory. Part II describes the process of differentiation of self, which is the most important application of Bowen theory. People sometimes think of theories as "ivory tower" productions: interesting, but not necessarily practical. Differentiation of self is anything but; it has a well-tested real-world application. Part II includes four long case presentations of families in the public eye. They help illustrate how Bowen theory can help explain how families—three of which appear fairly normal and one which does not—unwittingly produce an offspring that chronically manifests some time of severely aberrant behavior. Finally, the book proposes a new "unidisease" concept—the idea that a wide range of diseases have a number of physiological processes in common. In an Epilogue, Kerr applies Bowen theory to his family to illustrate how changes in a family relationship system over time can better explain the clinical course of a chronic illness than the diagnosis itself. With close to four thousand hours of therapy conducted with about thirty-five hundred families over decades, Michael Kerr is an expert guide to the ins and outs of this most influential way of approaching clinical work with families.

Contemporary life is leaving us frazzled, overwhelmed, and out of sorts. Our life's rhythm is often borrowed from the pace of life around us. Humans have created such a loud, fast tempo of perfection and production that we often forget--if we ever knew it at all--the rhythms designed for our well-being. In The Sacred Pulse, pastor and author April Fiet invites us to examine the frantic patterns of our lives to reclaim the deeper, sacred pulses that pattern our days. Through stories, scripture, and practical guidance for daily living, she lays out twelve rhythms--including gardening, handcrafts, friendship, and holidays--that are both sustainable and sustaining. Everyday acts like mealtime and shopping, and sporadic rhythms like the occasional snow day: reclaiming these patterns can remind us of the holy movement of God in the world. In a world of hustle and bravado, silencing the noise takes practice. The Sacred Pulse shows us how to strip away all of the competing beats we have settled for so we can tap into the joyful, holy rhythms of life.

Philosophical understandings of Nature and Human Nature. Classical Greek and modern West, Christian, Buddhist, Taoist, by 14 authors, including Robert Neville, Stanley Rosen, David Eckel, Livia Kohn, Tienyu Cao, Abner Shimoney, Alfred Tauber, Krzysztof Michalski, Lawrence Cahoone, Stephen Scully, Alan Olson and Alfred Ferrarin. Dedicated to the phenomenological ecology of Erazim Kohák, with 10 of his essays and a full bibliography. Overall theme: on the question of the moral sense of nature.

"Stranger in the Woods" invites readers into a gripping tale of mystery and horror. Venture into an enigmatic forest where the ordinary gives way to the extraordinary. As a group of characters explores the depths of the woods, they encounter supernatural forces, eerie whispers, and mysterious entities that defy explanation. The narrative unfolds with a relentless pursuit, escalating tension, and a final confrontation that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Delve into the unknown, where every step unveils secrets, and every shadow conceals a malevolent presence. With vivid descriptions and a chilling atmosphere, this eBook promises an immersive journey into the heart of darkness, challenging perceptions and lingering in the reader's mind long after the final page is turned. Are you ready to face the "Stranger in the Woods"?