Old Wisdom

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.

Dr. Estés asks, “Did you know, you were born as the first, and the last and the best and the only one of your kind, and that eccentricity is the first sign of giftedness? These are two of the crone truths I have to offer you.” If you have any doubt, come join us at the fireside of the...

From the New York Times bestselling author of A Little Hatred comes a stunning fantasy novel that finds the world in an unstoppable revolution where heroes have nothing left to lose as darkness and destruction overtake everything. Chaos. Fury. Destruction. The Great Change is upon us . . . Some...

The Old Doc Turtle Series provides children and families with entertaining stories that inspire learning, character growth, and a love of nature. Written by Richard Faith and illustrated by Todd Hobin, these charming animal adventures combine humour, imagination, and valuable life lessons that young readers can carry with them throughout life. The series promotes environmental stewardship, compassion, problem-solving, personal responsibility, and positive social values while encouraging meaningful family storytelling experiences. With six books currently available, including the newest ...

This Christian wisdom literature contains more than 400 thoughtful quotes of wisdom across over 30 topics (spanning from education and friendship to humility and happiness) from King Solomon's Old Testament Biblical book of Proverbs that can be great for anyone interested in living wisely.

Bloomsbury presents Our Later Years by the Women of New Ground, read by Sahera Chohan with the Women of New Ground It’s time to stand up to ageist stereotypes. This is a book full of wisdom, tips and truths that will inspire anyone who wants their later years to be fulfilling and stress-free...

“I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. As a lily among brambles, so is my love among maidens.” (Song of Solomon 2:1-2, C3rd-C2nd BCE) The Shekinah is the manifestation of the Wisdom Goddess of the Kabbalah,the Old Testament and Merkavah Mysticism. She encompasses the primordial light of creation, the wisdom of the serpent and the inspiration of the dove. She is the beauty of the lily and the embodiment of the Tree of Life. She is also the World soul, heavenly glory, mother of angels, inspiration for prophecy, and source of souls, as well as being the Shabbat Bride and the wife ...

The first time Dieter Schmidt meets Mad Maggie is at a blockade on a logging road. He’s there to threaten the local First Nations band with court action if they don’t allow his client’s heavy equipment access to Deadman’s Island. Maggie emerges from the forest, but rather than chastise the lawyer for his part in trying to replace this unique ecosystem of magnificent old-growth trees with a housing development, she gives him an ultimatum. She will cure his yet-to-be-diagnosed terminal cancer if he saves the trees. Dieter dismisses Maggie's prediction as the delusions of someone ...

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.

Your grandmother never needed a shelf of store-bought bottles for a scratchy throat or a heavy supper. She had a pantry, a kettle, and know-how that nobody ever wrote down for you. Maybe you remember it: the jar of honey by the stove, the smell of sage steeping on a winter evening, a warm cloth laid on tired shoulders. Maybe you wish you had asked her how she made it all, before it was too late to ask. Now you want to care for your family the same simple way. But where do you start? Which herbs are safe, and how much do you use? How long does a syrup keep? What if the book you buy is vague,...

Toward a Meaningful Life is a spiritual road map for living, a timeless guide to personal growth based on the teachings of one of the foremost religious leaders of our time: Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Head of the Lubavitcher movement for forty-four years and recognized throughout the...

What do you do when the God you trust seems to have turned against you, and the easy explanations for your pain no longer fit? Job Explained walks through one of the Old Testament's most demanding books: the story of a righteous man stripped in a single day of his wealth, his children, and his health, and the three friends who arrive to comfort him only to spend chapter after chapter insisting his suffering must be punishment for sin he refuses to name. Job refuses their answer as forcefully as he refuses to curse God and die, as his own wife urges. What follows is neither easy resolution ...

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.

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 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.

Bible Study — Biblical Wisdom — Christian Devotional — Psalms and Proverbs — Prayer Book — Christian Spirituality — Old Testament — Spiritual Growth There are words that have crossed three thousand years and remain alive. Words that wept with David in anguish and sang with him in victory. Words that Solomon carved to teach his children—and that can teach you today to live with greater wisdom. But do you truly know the story behind these two most read and quoted books in the entire Bible? This box set brings together 4 works into a complete journey through two of the most ...

Now in his seventies, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo explores the rhythms of aging in the second half of life. This program is read by the author. As the years go by, the question for each of us becomes more and more real: What does it mean to age? Despite the limitations that come as the body...

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. 

The Ancient Wisdom of an Old Shadow Warrior is an overview of the combat oriented arts gathered and compiled together to form a reference base and manual for both beginners and old hands alike. The author has spent six-plus decades studying and practicing multiple forms of the martial arts. Many of those years have been in the performance of both public and private security. In this work, he has attempted to clear up some of the fog in the shadows of the martial arts. Much of what the public knows about the mysteries of the Martial Arts is derived from the movies and television. Were the ...

End-Time Warriors: The Issachar Anointing and Spiritual Battle Plan In a world increasingly filled with chaos and uncertainty, believers are called to rise as warriors equipped with divine wisdom and spiritual strength. "End-Time Warriors: The Issachar Anointing and Spiritual Battle Plan" is a powerful guide designed to prepare and empower you for the spiritual battles of the end times. Drawing from the biblical example of the Tribe of Issachar, who had an extraordinary understanding of the times and seasons, this book delves into the unique anointing that enables believers to discern, pray...