Audrey DrakeSoul Keeping: What Is The Soul? Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? 2008Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” – Matthew 1. What Is The Soul? Your soul is the deepest thing about you. Jesus said that the soul is move valuable than the world. So why would we not value it? Two things are true: 1. It is the only one you will ever have. Discover the latest music videos by Soul II Soul on Vevo. The keep is characterized by vast pools of lava and fire themed interactions. EditNavigating the Iron Keep. Northern Soul - Keep The Faith. 9,828 likes · 35 talking about this. A page for soulies, run by soulies. Gregor Miller - British Subculture.
But what exactly is the soul? Can we identify it or describe it? Can we locate it in an x- ray? It would seem that something so important as the soul should be understood, protected, and nurtured. In the new book and Bible study Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You, John Ortberg addresses the question: “What is the soul?” He begins with a comprehensive look at the soul as it is described throughout the scripture. Watch the Trailer for Soul Keeping. In this six- session study, Ortberg shows that caring for your soul is necessary for your Christian life. John shows what your soul is, why it is important, how to assess your soul’s health, and how to care for it so that we can have a meaningful and beautiful life with God and others. Play Session One of Soul Keeping. As you watch, use the outline below to follow along or to take additional notes on anything that stands out to you.? Is it doing okay? All of us have an outer life and an inner life. My outer life is the public, visible me — my accomplishments, my work, my reputation. My inner life is largely invisible. It’s where my secret thoughts, hopes, and wishes live. The self is not the soul. In the twentieth century, we replaced community, society, church, and faith with a tiny little unit that cannot bear the weight of meaning. We’ve replaced all these larger entities with the self. The self is a stand- alone, do- it- yourself unit, while the soul reminds us we are not made for ourselves or by ourselves. The soul always exists before God. Your soul connects your thoughts, your sensations, your emotions, your will, and integrates them into an entire being. The four parts of a human being: each part of a human being must be healthy and working as God intended it to, and that makes a healthy soul. Will: The innermost circle is the will — the capacity to choose . The will is what makes you a person and not a thing. It is important but it is also extremely limited. Mind: The second circle is the mind, a person’s thoughts and feelings. We are not just the stuff that our bodies are made of” (Dallas Willard). Soul: The final circle is the soul. The human soul is what integrates all of our different parts into a single person.“A healthy soul is an integrated soul, and an unhealthy soul is a . To lose my soul means I no longer have a healthy center that organizes and guides my life. You have a soul, and for you to have a soul that is healed, that is healthy, that is redeemed by God, matters more than the outcome of any circumstance in your world or your life. Your eternal destiny rests on the well- being of your soul — and only God can heal the soul. What does it mean to “keep” one’s soul? You have one soul; and gaining the whole world will not help you if you lose it. Caring for your soul, allowing it to flourish in God’s presence and become a gift to the world around you, is the primary charge that faces you before eternity. Your soul will live forever — and you are the keeper of your soul. What part of the teaching had the most impact on you? You Are the Keeper. A keeper is someone who is in charge of caring for, maintaining, or protecting something. For example, there are innkeepers, zookeepers, bookkeepers, groundskeepers, housekeepers, peacekeepers, shopkeepers, gatekeepers, beekeepers, etc. Along with the parable John told about the keeper of the stream, what do these images of keepers suggest about the tasks and characteristics of “keeping” in general? For example, the stream keeper’s work was described as “unseen.”What comes to mind when you think of these characteristics in connection with your soul? In other words, what might they reveal about what it means for you to engage in soul keeping? Describing the Soul 3. It can be hard to define the soul, but sometimes we have moments when we recognize it even if we can’t define it. For example, John described feeling “an enormous combination of joy and humility and awe” when he watches a sunset at Big Sur, and how there is a depth to that experience that goes beyond what he can apprehend visually. Think back over the last day or two. In what moments did you catch a glimpse of your soul at work? In other words, what distinguishes these moments from other moments? Overall, would you say you tend to be more aware of your soul in uplifting experiences (such as the one John described) or in experiences of hardship and suffering? Share the reasons for your response. The Bible doesn’t provide a comprehensive definition of the soul, but the words biblical writers use offer insights about its meaning. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for the soul is nephesh (neh. New Testament writers use the Greek word psyche (ps. The root words for both nephesh and psyche refer to “breath.”Nephesh can be translated in several ways, but it is commonly rendered life or soul. For example: The ransom for a life . We see both uses in this statement made by Jesus: For whoever wants to save their life . What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul ? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul ? For example, you might consider when you tend to be most and least aware of your physical breathing, what takes your breath away, or what makes you hold your breath. What parallels do you recognize between these physical experiences of breath and the ways in which you might experience, or fail to experience, your soul at work? The three Scriptures quoted above stress the incalculable value of the soul and the importance of making an intentional effort to care for it. And yet, as Dallas Willard acknowledged, even among Christians, “very few people ? For example, would you say the attention and care you give to the state of your soul right now is the highest it’s ever been, the lowest, or somewhere between? Share the reasons for your response. Caring for the Soul. John described a distinction Dallas Willard made between being busy and being hurried: Hurry is the great enemy of souls in our day. Being busy is mostly a condition of our outer world; it is having many things to do. Being hurried is a problem of the soul. It’s being so preoccupied with myself and what myself has to do that I am no longer able to be fully present with God and fully present with you. There is no way a soul can thrive when it is hurried. How would you assess the threat level of hurry to your soul right now? Is it very high, moderate, or low? When are you most likely to succumb to hurry — to lose the ability to be fully present with God and others? If you were to describe the characteristics of a person who is busy but not hurried, what would they be? For example, what would you expect to notice about their demeanor, their actions, and their interactions with others? Your Turn. John said that this was the most important thing he had to say: You have a soul, and for you to have a soul that is healed, that is healthy, that is redeemed by God, matters more than the outcome of any circumstance in your world or your life. Your eternal destiny rests on the well- being of your soul — and only God can heal the soul. In what ways might the next twenty- four hours be different if you were to take this statement seriously? For example, how might it influence the decisions you make, the way you spend your time, or the way you relate to others? You’re invited to leave your comments on this week’s blog!* Excerpted with permission from Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You study guide by John Ortberg, copyright 2. My Soul to Keep (Soul Screamers, #3) by Rachel Vincent — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists. Kaylee has one addiction: her very hot, very popular boyfriend, Nash. A banshee like Kaylee, Nash understands her like no one else. Nothing can come between them. Until something does. Demon breath. No, not the toothpaste- challenged kind. The kind that really can kill you. Somehow the super- addictive substance has made its way to the human world. Kaylee and Nash have to cut off the source and protect their friends—one of whom is already hooked. And so is someone else.
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The Arabic term used to describe this period is jahiliya, a complex word variously translated as ignorance, lawlessness, paganism–even, in later times, apostasy. When these associations are taken together, we can comfortably describe jahiliya as the absence of Islam, as a divine revelation and as the motive force of an ordered society. Because of this strongly negative perception on behalf of the earliest Islamic chroniclers, historical accounts are generally silent about the beliefs and accomplishments of this period (except to blacken them.) Thanks to recent discoveries by archaeologists, celebrated in the Roads of Arabia exhibit currently at the Smithsonian’s Sackler Gallery, however, it has become easier to visualise this fascinating and elusive time. It is evident from these finds that ancient Arabia was not only politically and linguistically, but also religiously diverse. Artefacts such as the al- Hamra cube (perhaps a pedestal or an altar) display religious motifs shared with Egypt and Mesopotamia, such as the bull- god Apis, while a large number of incense burners and altars evoke the sacrificial spirituality which characterises the old Testament. This plurality continued well into the Christian era, with the Byzantines exerting their influence from the north and a number of Jewish communities noted throughout the peninsula. Even the most holy site of Islam–the Kaba–was once a polytheist temple, filled, according to the Qur’an, with the idols of false gods.
The dual identity of this site–pagan in Muhammad’s time, but thought of by later Muslims as the site of Abraham’s sacrifice–may hint at early monotheistic influences. These evocative funeral stelae were the stars of the exhibition. A major point of difference between the Islamic and Jahiliya periods can also be seen in the artwork. Many ancient pieces, from the abstract funeral stelae to the statues of Lihyanite kings and the metalwork inspired by the Greco- Roman world, willingly engage with the human figure. By the time of the earliest Muslim tombstones recovered from Mecca, however, the Islamic aesthetic has already been defined through the use of refined calligraphy and elegant floral patterns. In some ways, however, Jahiliya Arabia exhibited many continuities with its Islamic successor. In a varied and inhospitable landscape, oases and water sources became the foundations for cities–of which Medina and Mecca were representative. Trade in the valuable incense, gold, and even leather goods produced on the peninsula was also significant in both periods, as is suggested by Muhammad’s early occupation in life: that of a merchant. At times, the same roads that carried ancient loads of incense were also used in later centuries to bring pilgrims to the sacred landscape of the Hijaz. Nabataean rock- cut tomb from northern Arabia. The Nabataeans–who ruled an area of northern Saudi Arabia and modern Jordan–for example, wrote in an early Arabic and an Aramaic language in their own Nabataean script. This, combined with another script–Syriac–became the Arabic of the Muslim expansion. For scholars today, it is the remains of inscriptions carved by wayfarers on stone that have allowed us to trace these developments, just as they must have formed part of early Muslims’ sense of place and history. Thus, by exploring the contours which demarcated the Jahiliya from the Islamic culture which followed, we can sharpen our sense of Muhammad’s own social and cultural landscape. It also demonstrates, however, the truly revolutionary effect of his message upon this landscape, as centuries- old continuities yielded to a new religion that would come to thoroughly define all subsequent communities on the peninsula. Learn More: Roads of Arabia: Archaeology and History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ed. Al- Ghabbban, Ali Ibrahim, et al (Paris, 2. I drew on for this post, with many essays about the pieces mentioned above as well as the conditions of early Arabia. Since this is all but unavailable to most people, I would also recommend the Saudi Aramco World article featuring the exhibition. Readers may also be interested in: Berkey, Jonathan Porter, The Formation of Islam: Religion and Society in the Near East 6. New York, 2. 00. 3)and. Donner, Fred M., Muhammad and the Believers at the Origins of Islam (Cambridge, M. A., 2. 01. 0). Related. Rainforest Facts. The Disappearing Rainforests. We are losing Earth's greatest biological treasures just as we are beginning to appreciate their true value. Rainforests. once covered 1. One and one- half acres of rainforest are lost every second with tragic consequences for both developing and industrial. Rainforests are being destroyed because the value of rainforest land is perceived as only the value of its timber by. Nearly half of the world's species of plants, animals and microorganisms will be destroyed or severely threatened over. Experts estimates that we are losing 1. That equates to 5. From Lost To The RiverA descriptive annotated bibliography of books on the Lost Dutchman Mine, Jacob Waltz and the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. 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When a medicine man dies without passing his arts on to the next generation, the tribe and the world loses thousands of. The Wealth of the Rainforests. The Amazon Rainforest covers over a billion acres, encompassing areas in Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia and the. Eastern Andean region of Ecuador and Peru. If Amazonia were a country, it would be the ninth largest in the world. The Amazon Rainforest has been described as the . More than 2. 0 percent of the world oxygen is. Amazon Rainforest. More than half of the world's estimated 1. Its bountiful gifts to the world include. Brazil nuts and cashews. At least 3. 00. 0 fruits are found in the rainforests; of these only 2. Western World. The Indians of. Rainforest plants are rich in secondary metabolites, particularly alkaloids. From The Lost To The RiverBiochemists believe alkaloids protect plants. Many alkaloids from higher plants have proven to be of medicinal value and benefit. Currently, 1. 21 prescription drugs currently sold worldwide come from plant- derived sources. And while 2. 5% of. Western pharmaceuticals are derived from rainforest ingredients, less than 1% of these tropical trees and plants have. The U. S. National Cancer Institute has identified 3. Twenty- five percent of the active ingredients in today's cancer- fighting drugs come from. Vincristine, extracted from the rainforest plant, periwinkle, is one of the world's most powerful anticancer drugs. It has dramatically. In 1. 98. 3, there were no U. S. Today, over 1. US government, including giants like Merck and The National Cancer Institute, are engaged in plant research projects for possible drugs and cures for viruses, infections, cancer, and even AIDS. Rainforest Action. Experts agree that by leaving the rainforests intact and harvesting it's many nuts, fruits, oil- producing plants, and. The latest statistics show that rainforest land converted to cattle operations yields the land owner $6. However, if these renewable and sustainable resources are. If managed properly, the rainforest can provide the world's need for these natural resources on a perpetual basis. Promoting the use of these sustainable and renewable sources could stop the destruction of the rainforests. By creating. a new source of income harvesting the medicinal plants, fruits nuts, oil and other sustainable resources, the rainforests. Purchasing sustainable rainforest products can effect positive change by creating a market for these products while. ![]() The following has been excerpted from the book, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs (Square One Publishers, Inc. Garden City, NY 1. It is impossible to capture on film, to describe in words, or to explain to those who have never had the awe- inspiring experience of standing in the heart of a primary rainforest. Rainforests have evolved over millions of years to turn into the incredibly complex environments they are today. Rainforests represent a store of living and breathing renewable natural resources that for eons, by virtue of their richness in both animal and plant species, have contributed a wealth of resources for the survival and well- being of humankind. These resources have included basic food supplies, clothing, shelter, fuel, spices, industrial raw materials, and medicine for all those who have lived in the majesty of the forest. However, the inner dynamics of a tropical rainforest is an intricate and fragile system. Everything is so interdependent that upsetting one part can lead to unknown damage or even destruction of the whole. Sadly, it has taken only a century of human intervention to destroy what nature designed to last forever. The scale of human pressures on ecosystems everywhere has increased enormously in the last few decades. They further reported that the demand for wood could double by the year 2. In 1. 95. 0, about 1. Earth's land surface was covered by rainforest. Today, more than half has already gone up in smoke. In fewer than fifty years, more than half of the world's tropical rainforests have fallen victim to fire and the chain saw, and the rate of destruction is still accelerating. Unbelievably, more than 2. That is more than 1. It is estimated that the Amazon alone is vanishing at a rate of 2. If nothing is done to curb this trend, the entire Amazon could well be gone within fifty years. Massive deforestation brings with it many ugly consequences- air and water pollution, soil erosion, malaria epidemics, the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, the eviction and decimation of indigenous Indian tribes, and the loss of biodiversity through extinction of plants and animals. Fewer rainforests mean less rain, less oxygen for us to breathe, and an increased threat from global warming. But who is really to blame? Consider what we industrialized Americans have done to our own homeland. We converted 9. 0 percent of North America's virgin forests into firewood, shingles, furniture, railroad ties, and paper. Other industrialized countries have done no better. Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, and other tropical countries with rainforests are often branded as . But despite the levels of deforestation, up to 6. In fact, today, much of the pressures on their remaining rainforests comes from servicing the needs and markets for wood products in industrialized countries that have already depleted their own natural resources. Industrial countries would not be buying rainforest hardwoods and timber had we not cut down our own trees long ago, nor would poachers in the Amazon jungle be slaughtering jaguar, ocelot, caiman, and otter if we did not provide lucrative markets for their skins in Berlin, Paris, and Tokyo. The loss of tropical rainforests has a profound and devastating impact on the world because rainforests are so biologically diverse, more so than other ecosystems (e. Earth. Consider these facts. A single pond in Brazil can sustain a greater variety of fish than is found in all of Europe's rivers. The biodiversity of the tropical rainforest is so immense that less than 1 percent of its millions of species have been studied by scientists for their active constituents and their possible uses. When an acre of topical rainforest is lost, the impact on the number of plant and animal species lost and their possible uses is staggering. Scientists estimate that we are losing more than 1. Surprisingly, scientists have a better understanding of how many stars there are in the galaxy than they have of how many species there are on Earth. Estimates vary from 2 million to 1. Today, rainforests occupy only 2 percent of the entire Earth's surface and 6 percent of the world's land surface, yet these remaining lush rainforests support over half of our planet's wild plants and trees and one- half of the world's wildlife. Hundreds and thousands of these rainforest species are being extinguished before they have even been identified, much less catalogued and studied. The magnitude of this loss to the world was most poignantly described by Harvard's Pulitzer Prize- winning biologist Edward O. Wilson over a decade ago. As terrible as these catastrophes would be for us, they can be repaired within a few generations. The one process ongoing in the 1. This is the folly that our descendants are least likely to forgive us for. If deforestation continues at current rates, scientists estimate nearly 8. This destruction is the main force driving a species extinction rate unmatched in 6. THE AMAZON RAINFOREST . THE LAST FRONTIER ON EARTH If Amazonia were a country, it would be the ninth largest in the world. The Amazon rainforest, the world's greatest remaining natural resource, is the most powerful and bioactively diverse natural phenomenon on the planet. It has been described as the . It is estimated that more than 2. Earth's oxygen is produced in this area. The Amazon covers more than 1. South American continent, and is found in nine South American countries: Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname. It starts as a trickle high in the snow- capped Andes Mountains and flows more than 4,0. South American continent until it enters the Atlantic Ocean at Belem, Brazil, where it is 2. Even 1,0. 00 miles inland it is still 7 miles wide. The Amazon is by far the largest watershed and largest river system in the world occupying over 6 million square kilometers. Over two- thirds of all the fresh water found on Earth is in the Amazon Basin's rivers, streams, and tributaries. With so much water it's not unusual that the main mode of transportation throughout the area is by boat. Iowa City Climate Advocates . I shared what I learned at the recent regional CCL meeting, that CF& D was not enough to address the issues facing agriculture and how it is being practiced, particularly in Iowa. I said I would share a recent article . They are to send relevent articles to me (email either the text of the article, including the author if given, date and journal, or email a link to the article), and I will keep a page of the most recent ones available for people to use as reference for writing letters to the editor, or two their member of Congress. For the time being I will keep that page updated on our ICCA web page. Here is where things stand now: The Guardian: Charlotte. The Des Moine Register: Linda. The New York Times: John. Iowa City Press- Citizen: Peter. Presents news and press releases, facts, legislation, and information on how to take action. ![]() Binder & Binder® - America's Most Successful Social Security Disability Advocates® Americans like to work. We like to earn our own way. And most of us do exactly. HSLDA has been a beacon in times of storms for our family in dealing with the public school system. They are quick to action, serve, and protect the rights and. The Kalona News: Cheryl. The Corridor Business Journal: Jamie. We still need someone for The Daily Iowan and The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette. We discussed our large stack of cards asking Dave Loebsack to join the Climate Solutions Caucus. I will email Dave Leshtz and ask him what is the best way to deliver the cards to Representative Loebsack, and to ask for feedback about any thoughts Congressman Loebsack has about joining the Caucus. We talked about different ways to help out in our efforts to get CF& D passed, and to do other work related to the climate. Appended at the end of these notes is a Volunteer Opportunities Worksheet that we looked at as part of our discussion. AARP Will Hold Congress Accountable: Join the Fight to Keep Health Care Affordable With Our New Vote Tracker Tool! About four thousand European jihadis have gone to Syria since the outbreak of war, in 2011, more than four hundred from Belgium. ![]() In particular, we talked about item I. Important: Remember to cc me when you write a letter or op ed, so I can notify CCL. We watched the monthly national call, and heard Katherine Hammack, former Assistant Secretary to the Army, talk about national security and climate change, with a focus on “resiliency” and “net zero”. Chris will try to get references for that and communicate them to Mark Reynolds. During the call, Mark Reynolds referred to a letter from the Ogallala and one other tribe to various government officials having to do with a carbon fee, and people wanted to see if we could a copy of that letter. I will write to Mark and ask if he can provide that. We talked about tabling, which Linda and John are spearheading. Various people volunteered to help out in a number of events–thanks! John and some others will try to have an ICCA presence at the April 2. Climate March in Des Moines, and he will contact Steve Shivvers (from the Des Moines Chapter) about joining forces. Speaking of that march, I have just learned that there will be a march and an event in Iowa City, and anyone interested in representing ICCA in that effort should please contact me! Finally, since recent research (described in a December 2. Think Progress article) indicates that appealing to a nostalgic past and contrasting it to the present can be more effective in reaching conservatives than what we often do, which is to offer a negative view of the future, we did a communication exercise in which we were to come up with a story, that is true, that evokes the unsullied pristine past and compares it to conditions today. Some of us shared our stories. Review of upcoming events: 5k Run/Walk in honor of Barbara Schlachter, April 2. Earth Day)https: //www. Run for our climate! Climate Advocate Training/Group Start Workshop, Saturday May 6, 1: 3. Want to do something about climate change? Come to this workshop to learn about Carbon Fee & Dividend, Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s elegant first step in dealing with the problem, and about our non- partisan approach to getting it through Congress–soon! Workshop is free, but please RSVP to prolnick@truman. This workshop is especially recommended if you are new to Citizens’ Climate Lobby, or if you plan to attend their Conference and Lobby Day in DC this June. Also recommended if you are interested in starting a local chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. May Meeting: Saturday May 1. Iowa City Public Library, Room EJune CCL Conference and Lobby Day in DC: The 2. CCL/CCE conference and lobby day is set for June 1. Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. Early registration ends April 3. Registration Deadline is May 2. CCL Conference. Pot Luck in the Park With The Sierra Club and Other Local Environmental Groups. Wednesday, August 1. Hickory Hill Park (exact time and location to be announced),Bring a dish to share and enjoy a pot luck in Hickory Hill Park,Live music provided by Sweet Cacophony. November CCL Conference and Lobby Day in DC, exact days to be announced. People needed for: Tabling at KCC Earth Day Event, Tuesday 4/2. Tabling at Craft Your Environment, 2 volunteers needed, Sun 4/2. Politicians do not create political will–they respond to it. Our mission is to create that political will. We do this by empowering members of the public! There is training available for all of these activities on CCL- Community in the form of videos, laser talks and other written material. In addition Eric and I and other more experienced volunteers are glad to act as a resource should you have questions or concerns. The skills you will develop in taking on any of these roles will be useful in all areas of your life, not just in your work with CCL. Last and most important: In encouraging you to think about ways to be involved, remember that paying attention to yourself and your family is the most important thing–don’t take on responsibilities that will just add stress to your life. You are most effective in whatever you do if you take good care of yourself, and that means paying attention to the time you need for eating, sleeping, relationships, etc. No one of us has to do everything! Opportunities: Make a plan to insure that you write one letter (to the editor, to your Representative or Senator, other?) at least once per week (or day, or month, or whatever–you choose). In which of the following might you be interested in taking a volunteer role? For example, under “Help with a tabling event”, you would volunteer one time to work at a tabling event–an event that someone else has organized–for a certain time slot; all you would need to do is show up. Tasks needing very little preparation have 1 asterisk, more asterisks mean more preparation.- Speak on Climate Change, Carbon Fee and Dividend, or a related topic at an event someone else arranges)***- Help specifically with a Conservative/Republican outreach event**- Help specifically with a Liberal/Democrat/Progressive outreach event**- Help specifically with a Student outreach event**- Attend a newspaper editorial board meeting*- Help with a tabling event*- Help to gather endorsements**- Help with a social event*- Participate in a meeting with a Member of Congress or his/her staff member***Here are some areas where you may be interested in taking a leadership role–not a complete list! For example, under “Liberal/Democratic/Progressive Outreach”, you would seek out and schedule (including finding a place and time–always challenging!) events for reaching out to Liberals/Democratics/Progressives). |