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Yount, Thomas David was born on January 22, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas William and Bernice Challe Yount.
(David Yount, the critically acclaimed author, lecturer, a...)
David Yount, the critically acclaimed author, lecturer, and syndicated columnist, has written a deeply enriching book that shows how a greater understanding of the afterlife can bring us serenity and peace today. From the time the first man and woman opened their eyes and contemplated creation, people have feared death and aspired to an afterlife. From ancient times, the great faiths have consoled and challenged the living with the promise that death is not life's end but its transformation -- either an eternity of perfect joy, or reincarnation. They concur that the values we hold in life determine the quality of our eternity, from the bliss of paradise to the solitude of hell. In Ten Thoughts to Take into Eternity, David Yount explores many different visions of the afterlife and explains how they can help us transform the everyday realities of our lives -- our fears, foibles, and illusions -- into serenity and hope. Beginning with testimony of survivors of near-death experiences, the author uses inspirational quotations from the Bible, Shakespeare, and other great artists, philosophers, and theologians to explore the changing conceptions of the afterlife throughout the ages. Ten Thoughts to Take into Eternity helps us to answer such questions as, What is the role of sensual passion in the afterlife? and Will we still have love after death? Rather than regarding heaven as a distant reward for righteousness, the author reveals how enlightened men and women can capture the eternal moment every day -- living in the light of their destiny through meditation, love, and celebration. Each chapter is devoted to one of these ten thoughts: * Death doesn't hurt -- life does. * You are not the first person to make this trip. * You can take it with you. * This trip is not a vacation. * You are not going somewhere, but to someone. * You are not ready, but it doesn't matter. * Be prepared for surprises. * You are leaving nothing behind. * You have been preparing all your life for this. * Enter eternity laughing. Thought-provoking, personal, and inspiring, Ten Thoughts to Take into Eternity is authoritative and faithful to religious tradition. It embraces the hopes of believers and the aspirations of seekers.
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(Nationally syndicated columnist David Yount shows how Qua...)
Nationally syndicated columnist David Yount shows how Quakers and the Society of Friends shaped the basic distinctive features of American life, from the days of the colonies, revolution and founders, to the civil rights movements of modern times: freedom, equality, community, straightforwardness, and spirituality. Quaker prep schools and colleges continue to guide future generations of mostly non-Quaker students. Quaker spirituality is the basis for much of contemporary Christian spirituality. Yount makes clear that America would not have become what it is without the profound influence of the Friends.
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(Yount's helpful guide provides baby boomers with practica...)
Yount's helpful guide provides baby boomers with practical strategies for infusing their daily lives with spiritual vitality and hope. Using traditional marriage vows as fresh, invigorating designs for living, Yount encourages readers ? who are much "younger" than their parents were at the same age ? to be their own caretakers and to be faithful to themselves. Like his earlier books, this volume is authentically Christian and will attract all who seek serenity, hope, and the promise of eternal life.
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(Filled with inspirational anecdotes and practical exercis...)
Filled with inspirational anecdotes and practical exercises for personal growth, this gentle guide offers readers suggestions on how to make their lives simpler by creating time for themselves, practicing forgiveness, and finding joy in the present. 20,000 first printing."
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(Be Strong and Courageous is the sequel to David Yount’s B...)
Be Strong and Courageous is the sequel to David Yount’s Book-of-the-Month bestseller Growing in Faith. The popular syndicated columnist reassures believers and skeptics of all ages that having faith makes sense. He shows how faith dignifies humanity, giving fulfillment, and heals the world. As a parent writing letters to encourage and inspire his growing daughters, Yount shows how Christians can face life’s challenges with faith, hope, love, and confidence. Be Strong and Courageous shows how we can pass on our rich tradition of faith in a way that is revitalizing to inspire a new generation.
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(Yount examines the state of Christian faith in America to...)
Yount examines the state of Christian faith in America today and assesses its prognosis for the future. According to surveys and other research, the breadth of faith is wide but typically shallow. Yount looks at the symptoms of this mile-wide, inch-deep style of faith, speculates as to its causes, and offers ideas for churches and individuals to deepen faith.
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(Journalist-educator David Yount offers clear explanations...)
Journalist-educator David Yount offers clear explanations to common questions about Christianity. He looks to faith to understand a world that seems more complicated every day. This is a book for everyone who has ever felt that they had to endure--rather than enjoy--a church service, and who would like an understanding of personal faith that goes deeper than what Sunday School teaches.
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( American society is no longer defined by marriage. Toda...)
American society is no longer defined by marriage. Today, an increasing majority of American households are headed by single men and women. Even those Americans who do marry spend at least half of their adult lives alone. Living on one's own presents unique challenges depending on one's age, health, and circumstances. So the script for successful single living calls for different strategies for young adults, the recently divorced, single parents, and those widowed or experiencing single life in later adulthood. Here, Dr. Yount considers each group's special needs and challenges and offers a guide for leading a productive, rewarding, and fulfilling single life. Single living, he contends, requires some core abilities: overcoming loneliness, reaching out to others, developing faith in oneself and self-respect, keeping up with daily activities, and maintaining good health, security, and a sense of humor. This book helps readers learn to celebrate their single status and to find contentment and peace while living on their own. These days, if you are unmarried and pining for romance, you are in a small minority. Until recently, most Americans considered single life to be a temporary situation during which one would simply wait for a soul mate to come along. Those who remained unwed were pitied as bachelors and spinsters. No longer! These days, most single men and women find autonomy in negotiating their way through life by relying on their own resources, with marriage remaining one option, but not an imperative. Even those who do marry are getting married later, and those who divorce or are widowed often choose to stay single. With this trend toward singlehood increasing, affirming the single life and making a success of it becomes all the more important. Yount offers advice for creating a gratifying and happy single life at any stage, and provides insight into those things that can contribute to a satisfying single lifestyle. He pinpoints areas that often get ignored by singles, and proposes solutions to some of the pitfalls that can lead to loneliness or unhappiness. Leading a fulfilling single life is not only possible, it can in fact be rewarding in itself, and Yount shows readers how to lead productive and creative lives as modern singles.
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Yount, Thomas David was born on January 22, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas William and Bernice Challe Yount.
Bachelor cum laude, Knox College, 1956. Bachelor of Philosophy, St. Paul's College, Washington, 1960. Master of Arts, St. Paul's College, Washington, 1964.
Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Catholic Institute, Paris, 1966. Doctor of Divinity, American Biblical Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, 1979.
Executive editor West Hartford (Connecticut) News, 1966-1968. Associate secretary Amherst (Massachusetts) College, 1970-1972. Academy dean Marymount College, Arlington, Virginia, 1972-1977.
Director institutional relations Association American Colleges, Washington, 1977-1979. Director public affairs Atlantic Council United States, 1979-1981. Executive vice president International Public Relations, 1981-1987.
President National Press Foundation, 1987-1996. Syndicated columnist Scripps Howard, since 1996. President Potomac Associates, Washington, since 1977.
Chairman Cathedral College, Washington, 1987-1990. Member executive committee National Cathedral Foundation, Washington, 1988-1990. Vice chairman Washington Theological Consortium, Washington, 2000-2005.
(Nationally syndicated columnist David Yount shows how Qua...)
(Filled with inspirational anecdotes and practical exercis...)
(David Yount, the critically acclaimed author, lecturer, a...)
(Yount's helpful guide provides baby boomers with practica...)
(Yount examines the state of Christian faith in America to...)
(Be Strong and Courageous is the sequel to David Yount’s B...)
(Journalist-educator David Yount offers clear explanations...)
( American society is no longer defined by marriage. Toda...)
Millenium lecturer Chautauqua (New York ) Institution, 2000. Lecturer Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, 2000, Guilford College, Greensboro, North Carolina, 2001, Villanova University, Pennsylvania, 2004. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Rebecca Tobin, October 15, 1978. Children: Virginia, Lisa, Christina.