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The following is a short book briefly discussing thirteen news reports and the lessons one can learn from them in order to Achieve Noble Character. According to the Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2003, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advised that the heaviest thing in the Scales of Judgment Day will be Noble Character. It is one of qualities of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, which...
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The following is a short commentary on eight Hadiths of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, which discuss some good characteristics muslims must adopt and some bad characteristics they must avoid in order to Achieve Noble Character. According to the Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2003, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has advised that the heaviest thing in the Scales of Judgment Day will...
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Gale Researcher Guide for: Aristotle on Virtue and Character is selected from Gale's academic platform Gale Researcher. These study guides provide peer-reviewed articles that allow students early success in finding scholarly materials and to gain the confidence and vocabulary needed to pursue deeper research.
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Let's talk about what makes people real. That's what my favorite characters are to me. Real. If you're reading this, I suspect that's what they are to you, too. Characters I love often feel as real to me as people I know in the physical world. Whether from books, movies, comics, or television shows, the characters I love mean something to me. They give me hope. They teach me lessons that become ingrained into the fabric that makes me who I am.If you...
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Thanks to Procreate, designing characters for the entertainment industry can be done on the iPad. In this book for newcomers to the software, or for those wanting to refresh their knowledge, several experienced designers and artists demonstrate how they do it in practical terms, sharing not only their professional tips and tricks, but also how the traditional character design process translates to Procreate.
Whether you sketch or paint, draw from...
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Renovation of the Heart is an influential contribution from the late Dallas Willard that continues to break ground twenty years after its first release.
Helping us to understand how character is formed and where Jesus does his most significant work on our spiritual and emotional health, this book changed a generation's mind about what it means to follow Jesus-not a matter of sin management but a matter of drawing near and letting ourselves be shaped...
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"These dispatches from a remote corner of Maine are a delight to read. Randy Spencer's characters-fishing guides, junk dealers, small-town sheriffs, pot growers, boat builders and trappers, to name just a few-are as pungent as spruce sap. But Written on Water is more than a gallery of memorable Mainers-it's a celebration of a passing way of life." - Lou Ureneck, Author, Professor and Winner of National Outdoor Book Award and Yankee Quill Award Fishing...
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Character is often defined as an evaluation of a person's moral and mental qualities. It is the moral tone of ones life. In these pages, you will discover my attempt to explore character based on my personal experiences in moments of reflection. It brings out the reality that my role model is Jesus Christ whose character is pure, and that as we behold Him, He transforms us into His likeness. Through poetry and a corner for reflection, you will discover...
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Transformation is what Christianity is all about.
To follow Jesus is to enter into a journey from an old way of living to a new way of being. As Christians our goal is to become ever more conformed to the image of Christ. Of course we cannot attain this high goal in our lifetime. But we can make progress. We can become more of who we long to be. We can leave behind old ways that have not served us well. We can become more loving to others, more open...
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Transparency of the author's encounter while going through the process of being prepared by God for service.
Caring note from the author: When you can't seem to trace the hand of God, trust God's heart. "'For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,' saith the Lord, 'thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you an expected end'" (Jeremiah 29:11 KJV).
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When Aristotle wrote that that "comedy is about people worse than ourselves," he may have been recalling a hard-edged gem of a treatise written by his favorite student, Theophrastus. Theophrastus' Characters is a joyous festival of fault-finding: a collection of thirty closely observed personality portraits, defining the full spectrum of human flaws, failings, and follies. With piquant details of speech and behavior taken straight off the streets...
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Skye is the storm-tossed comic character out for revenge on the author who murdered his family.
Jace is the math-loving #blerd trying to escape his father's deadly legacy.
When their worlds collide, Jace must choose between the real world he's always hated, and the comic book world he's always loved—and Skye must decide if killing his author will save his world, or damn his soul.
Skye's a comic book superhero with a gun in his hand and a gripe...
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A strong character is necessary to sustain the weight of the responsibilities that come with great accomplishments. Can your character stand up to the test?
"With great power comes great responsibility." Most leaders and aspiring leaders are familiar with this saying. Yet many still fall victim to the pitfalls that come with having great success, power and influence.
The story of Joab is about Israel's top general and King David's right-hand man....
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More than quaint local color, folklore is a crucial part of life in Aghyaran, a mixed Catholic-Protestant border community in Northern Ireland. Neighbors socialize during wakes and ceilis-informal nighttime gatherings-without regard to religious, ethnic, or political affiliation. The witty, sometimes raucous stories swapped on these occasions offer a window into Aghyaran residents' views of self and other in the wake of decades of violent conflict....
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In this engrossing study, Elinor Fuchs explores the multiple worlds of theater after modernism. While The Death of Character engages contemporary cultural and aesthetic theory, Elinor Fuchs always speaks as an active theater critic. Nine of her Village Voice and American Theatre essays conclude the volume. They give an immediate, vivid account of contemporary theater and theatrical culture written from the front of rapid cultural change.
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Colossians 3:12 tells us to "clothe" ourselves in Christian virtues such as forgiveness, joy, patience, and compassion. But how does that work in real life? Can we really "dress up" in the character of Christ? Kelly Minter says the answer is yes-if we let the Master Designer do the fitting.
This relatable book offers insightful Scripture study with real-life stories and simple, down-to-earth explanations of the tricky concepts of justification and...
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This book delivers a month's worth of meditations on God's character and attributes so that you will grow in both knowledge of and love for the Rock of your salvation by the Spirit s grace. While there are many devotionals in the marketplace offering guidance into the treasures of God's Word, None Else specifically reflects on God's manifold perfections as a means through which He by His Spirit-graciously transforms our minds, changes our hearts,...
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