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There is this disconnect. We know that The Bible is important, but it sometimes can feel so distant from us. It does not need to be this way.Four spiritual practices can help to bring these words to life. Prayer and journaling rooted in the scriptures can begin this process. The time honored practices of Lectio Divinia and Holy Imagining take it even deeper. When we put these to work we find that eternal truths come to life in a whole new way, deeply embedded in the workings of our own lived realities.Words Made Flesh uses the four Gospels as a case study. The four practices are applied to the story of Jesus' birth, life, death and resurrection. As practices and events are explored in a chronological and systematic manner, we come to appreciate Christ's life in a whole new way, even as we learn these new practices.

So many of us have this sense that this is not what Christmas was meant to be. We juggle sacred and secular expectations, struggle with family and disappointments, with full schedules that can't quite overcome our doubts and loneliness.Contemplating Advent offers a road map toward aligning our lived experience with the things our hearts promise us about this season. Comitting a few minutes each day to meditation, contemplation, and prayer can transform us from within. There are over 30 different spiritual practices in these pages. They are arranged on traditional advent themes like joy, hope, and peace, and taken together they will not only lead to new possibilities for your experience of the holidays, they can also be the foundation for a new way of being in the world, the first steps in a daily practice which will carry you into the New Year and beyond. Science and traditional spiritual wisdom agree that a daily meditative practice can change so much. I hope you'll join us.

The field of mechanics which focuses on the study of the propagation of cracks in materials is referred as fracture mechanics. It comprises the analysis of flaws that is used to discover which structures are safe and which ones are liable to propagate as cracks and thereby, resulting in the failure of the flawed structure. Safe operation of a structure can be achieved through damage tolerance analysis. The two kinds of fracture mechanics are linear elastic fracture mechanics and elastic-plastic fracture mechanics. Linear elastic fracture mechanics covers the concepts of Griffith's criterion, Irwin's modification, stress intensity factor, strain energy release and crack tip plastic zone. Elastic-plastic fracture mechanics focuses upon the concepts of crack tip opening displacement (CTOD), R-curve, J-integral, cohesive zone model and transitions flaw size. This book will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. It studies, analyses and upholds the pillars of fracture mechanics and its utmost significance in modern times. This book includes contributions of experts and scientists which will provide innovative insights into this field.

Texas has nurtured a thriving bluegrass scene since the early 1950s. The Lone Star State boasts the country's first bluegrass college degree and even hosts a Beatles bluegrass cover band. Meet the Pickin' Singin' Professor, the Fiddle Engineer and Blanco's Bluegrass Boy. Hit the trail with cowboys like the Mayfield brothers and go backstage with...

When Jesus spoke, people listened. There was something different about him; his words were simple yet profound. When he said a prayer, gave a command, offered words of comfort, preached a sermon, or even told a story, his words were vibrant and alive. They were more than beautiful sayings and elegant statements-they were powerful and life-changing. In the towns, villages, and marketplaces, people listened to Jesus in amazement. With only a few words, he changed the lives of the blind, the crippled, the deaf, the heartbroken, and even the sinner. The Bible reveals the incredible stories of Jesus changing the lives of people just like us; people who faced disappointments, difficulties, and even failure. Often, we wish that we too could personally experience his transforming power. His words are still as powerful and relevant today as when he initially spoke them. We will explore the stories he told, the words he spoke, the people he touched, the lives of those he has changed, and will experience for ourselves the life-changing powers of the words of Jesus. The words of Jesus are waiting to be discovered; they are a treasure . . . Hidden in Plain Sight. "I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places so that you may know that I am the Lord" Isaiah 45:3 NIV The author, Jeff Campbell, PhD, is a popular inspirational speaker and Bible teacher. Having worked with some of the largest churches in the United States, he is highly respected as a compassionate leader, teacher, and a gifted preacher. He has traveled extensively on speaking engagements and Bible conferences in fifteen foreign countries.