Steve Smith Books

Rediscover the rich treasures of the Psalms--through free-verse prayer renderings of their poems and hymns--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation.

The Holy Spirit serves as the Hidden Mover behind personal transformation and fruitful ministry. While the Bible instructs believers to walk in the Spirit, many Christians struggle with how to live in His power, leading to ongoing brokenness and ineffective ministries. Jesus established the fullness of His presence through the Spirit as the foundation for the life He calls us to. Early believers in Acts embraced the Spirit Walk, recognizing that this extraordinary power is available to all, including you. Tested globally, Spirit Walk has empowered thousands to shift from relying solely on methods to depending on the Spirit who empowers them. This approach emphasizes an ancient path outlined in practical spiritual disciplines: S.W.A.P. your control for God's daily guidance—Surrender to His will and word, Wait on God in prayer, Avoid sin, and Pursue the Spirit's purpose and promptings. Discover how to embark on a journey of continual filling by the Spirit and learn to remain full as you abide in Christ throughout your day. The Spirit Walk should become the standard practice for all believers, as the Spirit of Jesus unlocks breakthroughs. Embrace this journey into the ancient path.

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Paris: City walks and tours: Six detailed tours and walks showcase Paris's essential sights, including the Louvre, the Orsay Museum, Notre-Dame, a stroll along the Left Bank, and more Rick's strategic advice on what experiences are worth your time and money What to eat and where to stay: Sip café au lait at a sidewalk café, chat with locals over a picnic of camembert and rosé, and admire the lights of the Eiffel Tower from your balcony Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on-the-go Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around on the Métro, basic French phrases, and more Lightweight yet packed with valuable insight into Paris's history and culture, Rick Steves Pocket Paris truly is a tour guide in your pocket. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves France 2019!

These compelling stories offer a detailed look at a part of the country many Americans only glimpse through an airplane window from 30,000 feet—the small towns of the rural Midwest. The characters here—struggling to raise children and build a better future, or just to escape their past; searching for connection on social media and longing for the glory days of youth, even as they put on pounds and lose hair; good citizens, and criminal—populate a landscape of emotional peaks and valleys far more varied and interesting than the flat physical terrain they inhabit. They are the people we’ve left behind when we moved to the city, or the people we’ve become. They are us.

You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Provence and the French Riviera. In this guide, you'll find a dazzling mix of enjoyable cities, warm stone villages, Roman ruins, and breathtaking coastline. Experience Roman history with self-guided tours of the Pont du Gard aqueduct, Roman theater in Orange, and Arena in Arles. Explore sun-soaked Riviera beaches and resort towns, from cosmopolitan Nice to colorful Villefranche-sur-Mer. Get inspired by artistic masterpieces by Renoir, Matisse, Picasso, and Chagall. After a day of sightseeing, relax at a café with a view, dive into a bowl of bouillabaisse, and watch fishermen return to the harbor. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants. You'll learn which sights are worth your time and money, and how to get around by train, bus, car, or boat. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.

"Rick Steves' France, Belgium, and the Netherlands 2002" covers Paris, Provence, the Loire Valley, Brussels, and Amsterdam. He shows travelers how to delve into European culture, make friends with the locals, and experience each region's natural wonders--economically and hassle free.

A bumper collection of the decade's funniest stories, as published every day in The Herald's 'Diary' column, gathered together for you to enjoy all over again.

Charlotte Joko Beck is one of the most popular Zen teachers currently teaching in the West. This beautifully written book is a Zen guide to the problems of daily living, love, relationships, work, fear and suffering. Beck describes how to be in the present and living each moment to the full.

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