Old Wisdom

Today's parents are all but completely disconnected from the commonsense parenting wisdom of their parents and grandparents. The self-esteem parenting revolution has erased the practical insights gathered by generations of parents about the best way to raise kids. In this book, family psychologist John Rosemond seeks to recover this wisdom by resurrecting what parents of yesteryear tended to say.

This classic captures the endearing relationship between a man and his grandson as they fish and hunt the lakes and woods of North Carolina. All the while the Old Man acts as teacher and guide, passing on his wisdom and life experiences to the boy, who listens in rapt fascination.

With her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron shares with us her ups and downs in I Feel Bad About My Neck, a candid, hilarious look at women who are getting older and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself.

Some of the most profound growth of our lives can happen in the home stretch, the years after age 60 or so. It's a time when we can finally crystallize the meaning of what we've been and done so far and fully expand into the self we've always intended to be, guided by the voice of the soul. But, says psychologist Charles Garfield, that can only happen if we first loosen the grip of the life we've led so far, the one that's been focused outwardly - on activity, achievement, and the idea of success - and let our souls lead the way.

Do you understand what Jesus meant through his parables? Are you seeking deeper spiritual understanding? Jesus' Parables Interpreted is an informative and reflective book. It contains the most important parables Jesus gave us and offers analysis and background information to help better understand them. The book aims to be instructive but also to bridge the distance between Jesus and ourselves, encouraging us to meditate on his words and his message and helping us strive to be better and happier human beings. Discover the timeless wisdom of Jesus' parables and how they apply to modern life.

This is the fourth volume of New Old Sayings. This offers another one thousand glimmers gleaned from more than sixty years of Dr. Owens' songs, poems, essays, novels, books, lectures, speeches, personal conversations, contemplation, meditation, and education.

Here we go again another volume in my New Old Sayings series. The idea that God speaks to us is in a deeply personal way is nonsensical to the worldly. The truth of the matter is: God speaks. And that says it all. I offer here the fifth volume of New Old Sayings. Once again, I don’t end this book by saying, “Thus said the Lord.” I do not claim literal inspiration for what is contained within these pages. I do say that God speaks to me. He speaks to me primarily through His Word as contained in the Bible. I find Him weaving His way through books, songs, paintings, poetry, movies, and ...

This is the seventh volume of New Old Sayings. Another one thousand quips, quotes, and offerings of what I have seen, gleaned, and perceived. May these be received in the same spirit in which they are offered love and a desire to share what God has given me so that He can give others even more. May the Lord bless you and keep you, may He make His face shine upon you and give you peace.

Once again, I offer another volume in my New Old Sayings series. The idea that God speaks to us is in a deeply personal way is nonsensical to the worldly. The truth of the matter is: God speaks. And that says it all. I offer here the sixth volume of New Old Sayings. I don’t end this book by saying, “Thus said the Lord.” I do not claim literal inspiration for what is contained within these pages. However, I do believe and proclaim that God speaks to me. How does He speak to me? He speaks to me primarily through His Word as contained in the Bible. And I believe He will speak to anyone ...

What makes a good Old Saying? It’s usually something so obvious that once we hear it we think, “Everybody knows that.” It’s common sense and Godly wisdom highlighting what it means to be human and how to live in a world filled with distractions: work, play, love, hate, chatter, meaningful, and meaningless relationships. It is insight into how to follow God through the maze of a fallen world. In this second volume of New Old Sayings Dr. Owens refines and pasteurizes wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of study combined with quips, quotes, and snippets from his essays, poems, songs, and ...

Drawing from intimate conversations with dozens of individuals in their seventies, eighties, and nineties, The Biggest Regrets of Old People reveals the seven most common regrets of older adults—and more importantly, how to avoid them. Through poignant stories and hard-won wisdom, this book explores the universal human experiences that shape a meaningful life: the courage to be authentic, the importance of expressing love, the value of taking calculated risks, and the irreplaceable gift of being truly present. The Seven Regrets: I wish I had the courage to live true to myself I wish I ...

Do you ever feel spiritually dry? Venture into this refreshing Bible Study guide: Secrets of the DRY BONES, reopens what many might deem a daunting cold case, a mystery for the ages. The Case File?: Ezekiel 37: 1-14. No doubt about it, Ezekiel's visionary prophecy was an arresting sight. Imagine: a valley, strewn with the dry bones of God's entire household of faith. Even more intriguing was the query God put to the Prophet, Ezekiel: "Can these bones live?" It's a question that still reverberates today. Verse by verse, you'll explore the Scene of the Crime. Narrow down suspects in Whodunit?...

A theological exposition of the Old Testament Book of Proverbs. The passages are organized into nine Bible studies taken from selected passages of the Biblical text that are appropriate for about one hour of small-group discussion or about 30 minutes of personal devotion. The passages are presented with an emphasis on the history and context of the writings, and its application both in the early church and in the church today. Table of Contents Proverbs 1:1-33. God's Offer of True Wisdom Proverbs 5:3-14. Maintaining Integrity in a Postmodern World. Proverbs 8:1-12, 32-36; 9:13-17. Wisdom's ...

The Psalms are the most popular, most universally loved and used book in the Bible, which in turn is the most popular book in the world. They are hymns, songs, poems, and prayers, both formal (liturgical and communal) and informal (spontaneous, personal, and individual); and this gives them many layers of meaning rather than one, unlike theologies and creeds. The Psalms are literally inexhaustible, so a new book of reflections on them is always welcome. Especially a book by the beloved, widely read, best-selling author and philosopher, Peter Kreeft.

Worried that old age will inevitably mean losing your libido, your health, and possibly your marbles too? Well, Cicero has some good news for you. In How to Grow Old, the great Roman orator and statesman eloquently describes how you can make the second half of life the best part of all - and why you might discover that reading and gardening are actually far more pleasurable than sex ever was.

The Revised Geneva Translation (based on Shakespeare's favorite Bible translation) is a 21st Century update of the very first widely-distributed version of the Holy Bible in English, The Geneva Bible. It is specifically designed to be SPOKEN and HEARD, repeatedly, and is built on the premise that a crucial key to revival in the present can be found in one simple practice from the past—speaking God’s Word back to each other in community.

Kathryn Tucker Windham begins this montage of stories with the sounds of summer and ends with a joyful Christmas memory. The mixture of tales, from the mouth-watering description of good Southern food to the story of a governor more familiar with Tom Sawyer than Tom Jefferson, comes together to evoke the image of a happy childhood.

The church has too often lost its way in reading the Old Testament for lack of sound principles of interpretation. When careless habits get us off track, we can lose sight of what the Bible is really saying, derailing our own spiritual growth and even risking discredit to God's word. We need a consistent approach to give us confidence as faithful interpreters. In Wisdom for Faithful Reading, trusted Old Testament scholar John Walton lays out his best practices developed over four decades in the classroom.

Over two decades ago, beloved and respected rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi felt an uneasiness. He was growing older, and fears about death and infirmity were haunting him. So he decided to embark on mission to get to the bottom of his fears. Through a series of events that included a vision quest in a secluded cabin and studying with Sufi masters, Buddhist teachers and Native-American shamans, Reb Zalman found a way to turn aging into the most meangful and joyous time in his life. In this inspiring and informative guide, Reb Zalman shares his wisdom and experience with listeners.

Discover the timeless wisdom and profound insights of King Solomon, through the three biblical books attributed to him: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon. These books offer unparalleled guidance on living a meaningful, fulfilling life and provide deep reflections on love, purpose, and the human experience.