Your Path Led through the Sea
Your Path Led through the Sea chronicles a journey from shallow to deep waters, from quiet ponds and trickling streams to roaring rivers, thundering falls, and storm-tossed seas, which aim to bring the reader into a deeper spiritual understanding of life's tempests and storms from which flow those rivers of living water, deeper intimacy with God. Many Scripture references, hymns, and the insights of noted Christian authors, like light dancing on the surface of the deep, are scattered throughout these pages. If you choose to dive in, you will learn how God chooses to still the storm, to walk with you over boisterous waves, or, like Peter, draw you up and out of them. Even if God's path should lead you through the sea, his way through the mighty waters, he will part them, and you will not have to walk through them alone.
Faith
"Without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." These powerful words from Hebrews 11:6 set the stage for a meaningful, inspiring, and life-changing exploration of faith and the faith-filled life. Grounded in scripture, Faith: Its Value and Power within the Unseen Dimension delves deep into the Bible to uncover the role of faith in the life, and ultimate salvation, of humanity.With a background of involvement in the Worldwide Church of God, author Nino Boezio takes readers on a journey of discovery, where they investigate the role of faith in overcoming difficulties, prayer, God's promises, healing and miracles, human potential, and the relationship God desires to have with His creation. As a parent loves and trains a child, so too does God provide us with opportunities to build our faith and draw closer to Him. Readers will be challenged to reflect on their own belief in God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, to satisfy the purpose for which humans were created, to receive help and encouragement in times of adversity, and to fulfill our ultimate destiny of becoming part of the God family.An honest and well-researched offering, Faith: Its Value and Power within the Unseen Dimension will appeal to readers from all-or no-faith traditions. A powerful resource for group and individual study, this encounter with biblical faith promises to be life-changing.
Faith
"Without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him." These powerful words from Hebrews 11:6 set the stage for a meaningful, inspiring, and life-changing exploration of faith and the faith-filled life. Grounded in scripture, Faith: Its Value and Power within the Unseen Dimension delves deep into the Bible to uncover the role of faith in the life, and ultimate salvation, of humanity.With a background of involvement in the Worldwide Church of God, author Nino Boezio takes readers on a journey of discovery, where they investigate the role of faith in overcoming difficulties, prayer, God's promises, healing and miracles, human potential, and the relationship God desires to have with His creation. As a parent loves and trains a child, so too does God provide us with opportunities to build our faith and draw closer to Him. Readers will be challenged to reflect on their own belief in God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, to satisfy the purpose for which humans were created, to receive help and encouragement in times of adversity, and to fulfill our ultimate destiny of becoming part of the God family.An honest and well-researched offering, Faith: Its Value and Power within the Unseen Dimension will appeal to readers from all-or no-faith traditions. A powerful resource for group and individual study, this encounter with biblical faith promises to be life-changing.
Biblical Names for God
This book presents forty-two reflections on biblical names for God in an abecedarian (A through Z) format. The names, terms by which God is known, are not biblically exhaustive. These entries present spiritual reflections, grounded in Scripture, with Psalm responses, questions for meditation and/or journaling, and prayers designed to nourish spirituality at any time. Beginning with Abba, Alpha, and Ancient One, individual entries continue through the alphabet to Yahweh and Zion. By reflecting on forty-two biblical names for God, the reader comes to know better the Holy One, and, in so doing, is transformed.
The Best Fruit
The Best Fruit is about how high emotional intelligence augments what the Christian Bible calls the fruit of the spirit. The goal of this book is to highlight how increasing one's emotional intelligence actually augments the work of God in the individual. The author emphasizes character traits and mental habits that can lead to successful living, greater leadership ability, and relationship building as they relate to the fruit of the spirit. Christians believe that God, the Holy Spirit, is at work to cultivate behavior and characteristics that are pleasing to God and that add not only to the individual's quality of life but to their community engagement. The text gives several examples, from the author's life experience, from history, and from the Bible, of how emotions can highjack a person's cognitive ability. Yet this book also extolls the virtues of high emotional intelligence and gives examples of its effect on a person's ability to successfully navigate life's challenges. The author concludes with suggestions and resources to start increasing emotional intelligence.
Your Faith Is Your Fortune and The Creative Use of Imagination
Two books by Neville in one volumeYour Faith Is Your FortuneThis book reveals the important spiritual messages that can be found in the major stories of the Bible. According to Neville, these Bible stories are not historical. If understood correctly, they are meant as tools for the inner transformation of the reader.Neville expresses God as our awareness of being and we should look within and utilize the power we have to overcome every obstacle in life rather than looking outside for causes and remedies.This pristine distillation of one of Neville's core works highlights the mystic teacher's most direct and important ideas, allowing you to apply Neville's timeless principles right now to improve your life, finances, social standing, and sense of purpose.The Creative Use of ImaginationHumanity, understood psychologically, is an infinite series of levels of consciousness and you, individually, are who you are based on where you are in the series. Consciousness is the only reality, and where you are psychologically conscious determines the circumstances of your life. The ancients knew this great truth, but our modern teachers have yet to discover it. There is only one substance in the world. Scientists call it energy while the scriptures define it as consciousness. A book that will awaken you to your real self, the purpose of this book is to bring about a psychological change in the individual.
Beware of Ancient STD's
When I was 13 I contracted an STD all because I was doing things and going places that I had no business going. It was the worst thing that a 13 year old could ever experience. I will never forget this experience as long as I live. Three days after going into the red light district I began to feel a burning sensation and I had to figure out how I am going to tell my mom and dad that it hurts and burns when I use the restroom. Years later I discovered after going into ministry that contracting an STD is similar to what happens when people come in contact with demonic spirits but instead of it being a physical relationship it is all spiritual. I understand what the bible was saying when it said we must guard our eye gates and ear gates because those are the gateways to our soul. Many believers as well as unbelievers have opened themselves up to demonic activity and has allowed satan and his demonic forces to penetrate their souls. Why are the saints sleeping with the enemy? This book will identify the ancient spirits of this world that continue to attack the saints in the 21st century. This book will also teach you how to close demonic portals that you have no idea were open in your life. Go with me on a journey of spiritual warfare and defeating the demonic forces that are attacking you and your families.
I Know My Father and At Your Command
Two books by Neville in one volumeI Know My Father is an extraordinary book by Neville detailing out the law of attraction. Your desires are the invisible realities which respond only to the commands of God. God commands the invisible to appear by claiming himself to be the thing commanded.At Your Command presents Neville Goddard's key teachings about how our consciousness creates our reality and what to do when our present circumstances are not to our liking, and method for using the true nature of your imaginative powers of creativity as he succinctly lays out his ideas with ease, and total practicality. Neville discloses his extraordinary and testable claim that your awakened imagination is God Itself. Goddard is one of the best loved writers on consciousness and metaphysics and the use of imagination and visualization in manifesting an ideal life. He has a Christian flavor to his writing, but sees the Bible not as the literal word of God, but as useful allegory and metaphor.
Now Here
There is no time but Now; and there is no place but Here...therefore you are Now Here. This book is a documented account and recollection of LIFE events and EXPERIENCES, shared in the hope that one may begin to remember who one truly is. Being duty-bound by GOD to share a personal account of one's inner journal is truly a sign of transparency and hopefully attract the attention of the masses, because it is the masses who are "sleep-living" and don't know that they are "sleep-living." Sleep-living is a state of being like the walking dead. Day in and day out! The existence of humankind as we know it is gradually slipping away, because of its current trajectory. The lack of respect and care for the Earth is destroying the world and if humankind fails to change course, humankind will destroy the planet. There is a lot of work to do on a collective conscious level, and collectively, it can be done. There are already so many other precious souls who have stepped into their role of awareness and are doing their work. While others will continue to play their role in this earthly plane until they choose a different role that is better suited to fulfil a higher purpose for the mutual benefit of all. This shift in collective consciousness is not something that can be mandated or legislated. It must be a personal choice to desire a better state of being not only for oneself; but for everyone, as people, we are all connected; therefore, whatever affects one, affects ALL. Stop and take a look around; the state of being for the majority of people is not as one would like. Other forms of worldly rulers, governments, and organized religions who do not allow one to think for oneself, all have and play their major roles well. Everybody takes chances with human lives every day all day, nonstop, from all aspects of LIFE. This has to stop! This is the value that is placed on LIFE.... ah God.... ah Life.... THINK about this! What would be the difference, whether it's God or Life? God being ALL in ALL and through ALL. People tend to view God in ways that are familiar and if and when God appears different from the times of old and the way people were accustomed to, people tend to dismiss events or experiences as being God; and therefore, miss God on so many levels. Open UP! Can't confine God to be and act the same no matter how you try. He is the thing used to attempt to confine Him. So, stop doing that! God cannot be defined nor confined to any one thing. The one constant about God is, that he is always changing to adapt to the needs of His children.
Discourses on KRŚŃA and the Giit?. Shrii Shrii Anandamurti
Krśńa, the Mah獺bh獺rata, the Bhagavad Giit獺, and many shlokas (couplets) from the Giit獺 fig- ured prominently in the discourses of Shrii Shrii ?nandam繳rti throughout a lifetime of His spiritual teachings. The Discourses on Krśńa and the Giit獺 is a collection of discourses by Shrii Shrii ?nandam繳r- ti that were compiled to complement Discourses on the Mah獺bh獺rata and Nam獺mi Krśńasundaram -- the author's two existing books on these topics.
An Imaginary Trio
This book focuses on places and instances where Solomon's legendary biography intersects with those of Jesus Christ and of Aristotle. Solomon is the axis around which this trio revolves, the thread that binds it together. It is based on the premise that there exists a correspondence, both overt and implied, between these three biographies, that has taken shape within a vast, multifaceted field of texts for more than two thousand years.
An Imaginary Trio
This book focuses on places and instances where Solomon's legendary biography intersects with those of Jesus Christ and of Aristotle. Solomon is the axis around which this trio revolves, the thread that binds it together. It is based on the premise that there exists a correspondence, both overt and implied, between these three biographies, that has taken shape within a vast, multifaceted field of texts for more than two thousand years.
Timeless Seeds of Advice
In this book we have collected and put the best of quotes from Moses and the Prophets, peace be upon them. Enjoy reading these insights and feel free to share this book to inspire others. We hope these quotes on many subjects inspire you to never give up and keep working towards your goals. Who knows-success could be just around the corner.
Developing a Personal Relationship with God
The author's second book, DEVELOPING A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THE ONE WHO CREATED THE UNIVERSE, is a follow-up to his first book REFLECTIONS ON LIFE. In the first book, the author found the answer to "Who am I" which led him to develop a firmly grounded belief system and deepen his understanding of "Who is God." In the second book, the author shares his personal spiritual journey to develop a personal relationship with God. The author believes that humanity is not capable of fully comprehending who or what God is and that the names humanity has given their gods are the gods they understand. The author is a Christian but believes that his understanding of God is limited by Christian theology. He believes that to develop a personal relationship with God, he must go beyond his limited understanding of his Christian God and develop a relationship with the God that is just beyond his understanding. The book is divided into five chapters, with Chapter 1 focusing on how God's revelations revealed His existence to all humanity and all religions. Chapter 2 focuses on Jesus Christ as God's living presence who models and teaches humanity how to coexist. Chapter 3 focuses on the Holy Spirit, which is in all of creation and every human being, and where one can develop a personal relationship with God. Chapter 4 puts everything together, and Chapter 5 provides final thoughts and emphasizes the importance of developing.
Developing a Personal Relationship with God
The author's second book, DEVELOPING A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD THE ONE WHO CREATED THE UNIVERSE, is a follow-up to his first book REFLECTIONS ON LIFE. In the first book, the author found the answer to "Who am I" which led him to develop a firmly grounded belief system and deepen his understanding of "Who is God." In the second book, the author shares his personal spiritual journey to develop a personal relationship with God. The author believes that humanity is not capable of fully comprehending who or what God is and that the names humanity has given their gods are the gods they understand. The author is a Christian but believes that his understanding of God is limited by Christian theology. He believes that to develop a personal relationship with God, he must go beyond his limited understanding of his Christian God and develop a relationship with the God that is just beyond his understanding. The book is divided into five chapters, with Chapter 1 focusing on how God's revelations revealed His existence to all humanity and all religions. Chapter 2 focuses on Jesus Christ as God's living presence who models and teaches humanity how to coexist. Chapter 3 focuses on the Holy Spirit, which is in all of creation and every human being, and where one can develop a personal relationship with God. Chapter 4 puts everything together, and Chapter 5 provides final thoughts and emphasizes the importance of developing.
I Know My Father and At Your Command
Two books by Neville in one volumeI Know My Father is an extraordinary book by Neville detailing out the law of attraction. Your desires are the invisible realities which respond only to the commands of God. God commands the invisible to appear by claiming himself to be the thing commanded.At Your Command presents Neville Goddard's key teachings about how our consciousness creates our reality and what to do when our present circumstances are not to our liking, and method for using the true nature of your imaginative powers of creativity as he succinctly lays out his ideas with ease, and total practicality. Neville discloses his extraordinary and testable claim that your awakened imagination is God Itself. Goddard is one of the best loved writers on consciousness and metaphysics and the use of imagination and visualization in manifesting an ideal life. He has a Christian flavor to his writing, but sees the Bible not as the literal word of God, but as useful allegory and metaphor.
Timeless Seeds of Advice
Book #3 Timeless Seeds of Advice: Secrets of Worship - The author sets out the importance of worship and how worship has to be done with the knowledge of God's Book and the Sunnah, as well as giving examples of previous pious predecessors. The book covers many aspects of worship, such as Knowledge, Purification, Prayer, Zakat, Fasting, Hajj, Reciting the Quran, supplications, and the excellence of the Night Prayer.
Timeless Seeds of Advice
The author discusses how to purify the soul and remove the rust of desire and heedlessness which encapsulates the heart. He quotes from the Qur'an, Sunnah, the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and stories from the salaf. The five book set is one of the best companions for the journey through in this world and the afterlife.
Your Faith Is Your Fortune and The Creative Use of Imagination
Two books by Neville in one volumeYour Faith Is Your FortuneThis book reveals the important spiritual messages that can be found in the major stories of the Bible. According to Neville, these Bible stories are not historical. If understood correctly, they are meant as tools for the inner transformation of the reader.Neville expresses God as our awareness of being and we should look within and utilize the power we have to overcome every obstacle in life rather than looking outside for causes and remedies.This pristine distillation of one of Neville's core works highlights the mystic teacher's most direct and important ideas, allowing you to apply Neville's timeless principles right now to improve your life, finances, social standing, and sense of purpose.The Creative Use of ImaginationHumanity, understood psychologically, is an infinite series of levels of consciousness and you, individually, are who you are based on where you are in the series. Consciousness is the only reality, and where you are psychologically conscious determines the circumstances of your life. The ancients knew this great truth, but our modern teachers have yet to discover it. There is only one substance in the world. Scientists call it energy while the scriptures define it as consciousness. A book that will awaken you to your real self, the purpose of this book is to bring about a psychological change in the individual.
Finding The Way
The fight between good and evil is a war that has been raging since the world was created. Every man and every woman is affected by how the progenitors of the properties have influenced their lives and how their responses to the stimulus created a way of life for them. Monica Miller, the heroine of this story, suffers from a curse she inherited from her father, who is also a victim of the curse from his father. How does it play out in her life's struggles?A maze of life's journey is the setting as she tries to navigate her way through the various challenges, pitfalls, trials, and tribulations that all the vicissitudes of life have to offer. Many ways to travel are presented, but to discover the right way and have the curse broken, she must learn the truth. Discovering the right way can only be found when she learns that there is only one way, and that is by Finding The Way (I Am The Way, The Truth and The Life - John 14:6)...
Your Heart for Me
On His CD, The Hearing God Experience, Mark Virkler suggests that to get acquainted to hearing God's voice, spend quiet time alone with Him each day. Afterward picture yourself in a peaceful setting, such as a garden, and visualize Jesus approaching you. When He gets close, look at Him and ask, What's on Your heart for Me today, Lord"? Then write down what comes to your mind. As I did this exercize, I was so blessed and surprised by the words I was writing. Originally I thought these daily journals were only for my personal edification. Later, God put it on my heart to share the messages with others. These words of comfort and exhortation can be for everyone to enjoy. This book is a compilation of some of my entries. My prayer is that you too will hear from God in your own personal quiet time. He longs to have an intimate relationship with all of His beloved children.
A Matter of the Heart...
He was united in ministry and marriage to the former Billie Janetta Mason on February 14, 2004, after experiencing 34 prosperous years of marital union with the late Gwendolyn Darnell McQueen Johnson. The following are highlights of the ministerial accomplishments of Apostle Johnson: - Received his call to the ministry in 1967 - Ordained and Elder in 1969 - Appointed to his first Pastoral assignment in 1970 (St Hope Temple TPVH, Martinsville, Virginia) - Appointed Senior Pastor of the Macedonia True Vine Pentecostal Holiness Church of God Incorporated (currently the Macedonia Worship Center) after the death of his father in 1975 - Consecrated to the Episcopal Office, October 1975 - Elected Presiding Prelate of the True Vine Pentecostal Holiness Churches of God, Incorporated in 1975 - Built and 2,000+ seating capacity, state-of-the-art edifice (Johnson Memorial Sanctuary) in 1982 - Purchased WSMX Radio Station 1500 AM in 1982
Falling Upward, Revised and Updated
An update to the bestselling Falling Upward from Franciscan Father Richard Rohr In the revised and updated edition of Falling Upward, Richard Rohr seeks to help readers come to terms with the two halves of life. In this book, Rohr teaches us that we can't understand the meaning of "up" until we have fallen "down." More importantly, Rohr describes what "up" can look like in the second half of life. Most of us tend to think of the second half of life in chronological terms, but this book proposes a different paradigm. Spiritual maturity is found "when we begin to pay attention and seek integrity" through a shift from our "outer task" to the "inner task." What looks like falling down can be experienced as falling upward--and is not necessarily connected with aging. This new edition focuses on practical guidance that you can use to live a life of love and meaning in a world of suffering and challenge. Falling Upward is an invitation to living the gospel and a call to ongoing transformation. Gain a spiritual perspective on the "the common sequencing, staging, and direction of life's arc" and learn how to bring forth your gifts in the second half of life Grapple with difficult feelings, fears, and emotions associated with "great love and great suffering" Learn how we "grow spiritually much more by doing it wrong than by doing it right" Understand why so many of us resist falling into the second half of life Readers of Rohrs previous works and those new to the remarkable teachings of this Franciscan priest will find comfort and inspiration in this guide to lifelong spiritual growth.
Entwining of Souls
Past-life karmic attachments are a reality.Resolving them will bring you personal and spiritual freedom.It is not unusual for people to endure experiences that have majortransformational eects on their lives. Something as devastating as the lossor betrayal of a loved one can lead us down roads that we never expectedto travel. Oen it is only the individual who feels the repercussions of thatchange, but sometimes the eect can be so far-reaching that it aects the livesof many.is is what happened to Judy Roach. Her extraordinary story commencesin a 14th-century English building where, previously unaware of her psychicabilities, she secured the rescue of a child whose soul was trapped. Later thisdown-to-earth former British police ocer was blindsided by the actions ofothers, leading her to seek legal and spiritual help that opened the doorway tonew dimensions and access to her spirit Guide and Master Guide.is is a story for the new millennium, one of belief, faith and travels afar.It is the story of a woman who conquered despair to create something trulyamazing. In 1995 she was told by her Guide to buy a neglected six-acreproperty on the outskirts of a hot, windy crayshing township four hoursnorth of Perth, Western Australia. is enlightening book describes inmeticulous detail the creation of the Healing Garden of Dongara and theTen Year Mary Project 1994. As she worked with spiritual guidance and theearth energies, the property developed and soulmates from around the worldwere compelled to visit and re-live traumatic past-life karmic attachments inorder to bring about resolution and healing.
Courage and Comfort
First published in 1901, this collection of inspirational essays by Baptist minister Dr. J.B. Cranfill offers readers a message of hope and encouragement in difficult times. Covering a wide range of topics, from faith and forgiveness to love and redemption, Courage and Comfort is a timeless guide to living a life of purpose and meaning. Written in Cranfill's gentle and compassionate voice, these Sunday morning thoughts will inspire and uplift readers of all ages and backgrounds.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
NEAR AWAKENING and The Value of Life
"He asked if I was all settled in; although he meant settled into my accommodations, I took it to also mean settled in to meditate-ready to settle the mind into concentration. Always look for the double meaning." As a young adult, Quinn McDonald sought to understand the nature of truth: is there a singular universal truth, or does truth vary from person to person? Unsatisfied with the lack of answers in her hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, she ventured to Thailand to seek enlightenment as a Buddhist nun. Over the next thirteen years, she would receive teachings from the most prolific leaders in Buddhism and journey across the world on her path to near awakening. As she studies and meditates, she must overcome obstacles both mental and physical: from splitting with her partner when they ordain at separate monasteries to having an infection cut out of her with no anaesthetic, Quinn's path to the truth is a long and arduous one. But through the friends she makes and the teachers she connects with, she learns to decipher the teachings of the Buddha and apply them to her life, bringing her closer to understanding the nature of the world.
Enjoy
Enjoy: How to Create a Positive Narrative is a learning device used for the JOY Workshop created by JOYsefina. If we can change our inner monologue we can change our perception of reality. We can find joy in every day without changing our life. When we change our words, we change our thoughts and how we see our life.
Cradled in the Arms of Compassion
Selected as one of the Best Spiritual Books of 2023 by Spirituality and Practice"This is an amazing book that I couldn't put down once I started it. -Richard Schwartz, PhD, developer of the Internal Family Systems model"You were like this once. What did you do to get better?" A day out from a mental institution, a woman devastated by flashbacks from childhood trauma poses this question to her big brother. Within a few weeks, she took her own life. This book is the answer that her brother wished he could have offered.Spiritual director and professor Frank Rogers had been there. As a young adult, he too was tormented by trauma suffered in the same family. Wracked by depression, he was on the cliff edge of suicide. From intense despair, he set off on a quest--for answers, for sanity, for a credible God to see him through. Cradled in the Arms of Compassion is at once a narrative of psychological transformation and a spiritual autobiography that details the survivor's journey. Rogers shows how he found recovery through a combination of reflective retreats, therapy, creative expression, and an extraordinary application of imaginative meditation that spiritual seekers and practitioners will find utterly fascinating. The ensuing discovery evolved into the uniquely self-restorative process known as the Compassion Practice.Frank Rogers' account reveals that a compassionate sacred presence sustains this wounded world, and that this presence can be known, even in the sewers of life's most damaging traumas.One of the few male accounts of childhood sexual abuse and fewer still that charts a spiritual course for the transformation of trauma."Like all good memoir, Cradled in the Arms of Compassion has a robust narrative engine-the reader is led along, page-by-page, with questions, curiosities, and a desire to see what 'happens next.'" -Spirituality and Practice
Soul-Less Society
In "Soul-Less Society," Angeline Marie delivers a passionate wake-up call to Americans by exploring the spiritual battle behind our nation's decline from prosperity to moral decay. Drawing on biblical principles and extensive research, she exposes the systematic dismantling of Christian values that once formed America's foundation. From government overreach and banking corruption to media manipulation and educational indoctrination, Marie traces how globalist elites have orchestrated America's spiritual and cultural collapse-not merely as political strategy, but as spiritual warfare. She uncovers concerning connections between international organizations, technological surveillance, and the push toward a new world order that threatens individual freedoms. With unflinching analysis, Marie examines controversial topics including abortion, gender ideology, the pandemic response, and China's growing influence, arguing that all are symptoms of a society that has rejected God. Yet despite the bleak assessment, the book concludes with a message of hope and spiritual empowerment, providing readers with biblical strategies to reclaim their nation through faith. Both a political commentary and spiritual guidebook, "Soul-Less Society" challenges readers to recognize the true nature of America's conflicts and reclaim their nation through prayer, biblical principles, and informed civic engagement. A rallying cry for Christians to become active in preserving religious freedom and traditional values before it's too late. If you enjoyed "The Babylon Code," "The Return of the Gods," and "The Great Reset," you'll love "Soul-Less Society: How the U.S. Went from a Land of Plenty to a Nation of Death."
From the Monastery to the City
This volume brings together texts of the twelfth-century Hildegard of Bingen and the early-thir-teenth-century Francis of Assisi to represent religious spirituality after the Gregorian Reform and just prior to or simultaneous with the formation of universities in Western Europe. In an extraordinary way, Hildegard embodies monastic theology and spirituality and provides a contrast to the new thing that would be created with the study of theology in the new Aristotelian idiom of the universities. But equally in contrast to the Benedictine Hildegard, the thirteenth century witnessed a renewed enthusiasm for a more literal following of Christ in a life of penitence and poverty. This is a life of dependence, not on a superior and enclosed community but on the compassion of society at large. Francis would join this movement on his own terms, attract a following, and gradually formulate a spirituality that sent signals of the need to reform individual lives and the institutions of the Church. These two authors, then, are not joined here because of any shared similarity but to help illustrate two quite different spiritualities that animated the lively European twelfth and thirteenth centuries.
Retrieving the Spiritual Teaching of Jesus
This volume directs attention to the teaching of Jesus; it introduces the question of how the imagination has to work in order to retrieve the teaching of Jesus and apply it to actual life in our day. Teachers and preachers are engaged in this work all the time, but upon examination it involves a process that bears reflection. We live in a world that is so different from the world in which Jesus taught that many ask about its practicability relative to our complex everyday lives. The volume turns to three authors who work at this, have thought through present-day theory of interpretation, and respond to basic questions that explain the adjustments that allow us to apply Jesus' teaching to our dilemmas with interpretation that remain faithful to the content that he proposed. Sandra Schneiders turns to modern hermeneutics, the theory of interpretation, and explains what is going on in the human mind that allows us to say that present-day interpretation, while different from Jesus because our "worlds" are different, corresponds to what Jesus communicated in the past relative to his world. William Spohn pushes the same idea further to concrete examples of how analogy, sameness and difference together, both binds the imagination to Jesus and frees us to see new relevance for Jesus' actual teaching. And Lisa Sowle Cahill takes the spirit of the other two into the social order to show how Jesus' teaching has a real relevance for the highly complex societies in which we live today. The logics of these three authors offer models for what is going on in all of the Past Light on Present Life volumes as they represent different historical periods and distinct themes in Western Christian spirituality.
WTF JUST HAPPENED TO MY LIFE? Welcome to Your Spiritual Awakening
Does your life feel like it's spinning out of control? You may wonder if the whole world is flipping and flopping upside down and side to side. Whatever is going on, be it just you or is it everyone, things may be feeling confusing, out of sorts, and on edge. Something feels like it has to give-and soon.Author Angela Sellers, an experienced corporate trainer and certified life coach and reiki practitioner, has written the book on this feeling, quite literally. WTF Just Happened to My Life? Welcome to Your Spiritual Awakening tells readers that what you're feeling is normal-no, it's not just you-and that it's time to grasp a deeper understanding of the messages that are waiting to help you. It's time to experience a spiritual awakening. Drawing on her own spiritual awakening, Sellers details step by step what it's like to walk this journey. The first awakening is always the most difficult, but under Sellers's thoughtful guidance, you will feel in control throughout it, making each decision for yourself-and coming out the other side a better version of yourself.
At One With the Invisible Studies in Mysticism
This collection of studies delves into the world of mysticism, exploring the practices and beliefs of those who seek a deeper spiritual connection. From the mystical experiences of medieval saints to the philosophical musings of modern writers, these essays offer insights into the mysteries of the universe and the human soul.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Mystical Life
The Mystical Life is a collection of essays on mysticism and spiritual experience. Savinien Louismet explores the nature of spirituality, the role of the mystic, and the various ways that people can experience the divine. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience of the divine, and is a must-read for anyone interested in spirituality or mysticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Mount of Vision
In this profound and inspirational work, Charles H. Brent explores the nature of spiritual experience and the path to enlightenment. Drawing upon his own experiences as a bishop and missionary, Brent offers wisdom and guidance to anyone seeking a deeper connection to the divine. With poetic language and a profound understanding of human nature, The Mount of Vision is a timeless classic of spiritual literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Shape of Matthew’s Story
The Gospel of Matthew, like the other Gospels, is a story. The narrative nature of Matthew's account of the life of Jesus unfolds as a plotted sequence of words and events, beginning with his birth and closing with his presence to the disciples as their risen Lord. The location of any single passage within the flow of the unfolding story is a major guide to understanding this Gospel. Matthew is best known for his account of the birth of Jesus (Matt 1--2); Peter's recognition of Jesus as the Son of Man, the Son of God (16:13-20); and the final commission of all the disciples to preach the gospel to all nations (28:16-28). But where do these famous passages appear in the story? What preceded them and what follows? The first Gospel famously highlights five major discourses, during which only Jesus speaks. How do they contribute to Matthew's story of the life of Jesus? The Shape of Matthew's Story focuses upon the temporal and geographical flow of the unfolding narrative, and the interacting roles of the protagonists within it. It traces an early Christian storyteller's single-minded presentation of God, Jesus Christ, the call to discipleship, and the Christian Church. Endorsements: "Throughout his long and productive career, Fr. Francis Moloney has published many works of serious scholarship along with books that address the general public. His ability to speak clearly and intelligently on both levels, often at the same time, is truly remarkable. The Shape of Matthew's Story is a prime example of his making academic research available to the educated laity." --John P. Meier, University of Notre Dame "In typical Moloney fashion, The Shape of Matthew's Story delivers an accessible, insightful, and lucid introduction to the first Gospel. Students and clergy alike will benefit from Moloney's careful attention to the narrative, historical, and theological concerns of the text." --Kelly Iverson, Baylor University "Employing considerable skills as narrative critic, Francis Moloney offers a compelling account of Matthew's story of the Messiah, from birth to death and beyond. With Moloney as reliable guide, Matthew's complex yet profound narrative emerges from the page, inviting the reader into a community of disciples that is taught by Jesus." --Ian Boxall, University of Oxford Francis J. Moloney, SDB, is a graduate of the Pontifical Biblical Institute and the University of Oxford. He was Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies and Professor of New Testament at the Catholic University of America (1999-2005). Now in semi-retirement, he is a senior professorial fellow of Catholic Theological College, within the University of Divinity, Melbourne, Australia. +
A History of the Church
Charles Augustus Goodrich's A History of the Church from the Birth of Christ to the Present Time provides an in-depth examination of the history of Christianity, including its many denominations and religious rites. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and how it has impacted the world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Song Celestial
Explore the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita, the ancient Indian scripture that has inspired generations of seekers and scholars. In this elegant new translation, the words of Krishna come to life with fresh clarity and insight. Whether you're a spiritual seeker or simply curious about the world's great religions, this book is an essential addition to your library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Masters of The Spiritual Life
This book examines the lives and teachings of some of the most influential spiritual masters throughout history. From Saint Augustine to Saint Teresa of Avila, the author explores how these individuals achieved enlightenment and transformed the world around them. Drawing upon a rich array of primary sources, Masters of the Spiritual Life will inspire readers to deepen their own spiritual practice and seek a greater understanding of the divine.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Golden Bough
This classic anthropological study examines the role of magic and religion in primitive societies, focusing on myths and rituals related to vegetation, fertility, and death. Drawing on extensive fieldwork and comparative analysis, Frazer traces the evolution of ancient beliefs and explores their influence on modern culture. With its vivid descriptions and scholarly insights, The Golden Bough remains an essential text for anyone interested in the history of religion and anthropology.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Timeless Seeds of Advice
In this book the author discusses the marvels of the heart and curing the sickness therein, disciplining the self, and breaking the desire of the stomach and the private parts. It also covers how to deal with pride, malice, envy, and the defects of the tongue. It concludes with the harms of greed, the praise of wealth, showing off, self-delusion, and how to overcome all these diseases that harm the spirituality of any person that is seeking the Hereafter.
A Book of Mystery and Vision
This fascinating book delves into the world of mysticism, exploring ancient texts and symbols to uncover hidden knowledge and secrets. Featuring beautiful illustrations and thought-provoking insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the occult.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Arcana Coelestia
This monumental work is a cornerstone of the Swedenborgian tradition, providing a detailed and comprehensive exploration of the spiritual world as revealed in the Holy Scriptures and the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg. Featuring stunning illustrations and insightful commentary, it is an essential resource for spiritual seekers, theologians, and scholars alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Minor Prophets
In this volume, Edward Bouverie Pusey offers a comprehensive commentary on the minor prophets of the Old Testament. His insightful and practical analysis offers valuable insights into the meaning and relevance of these often-overlooked books. Whether you are a scholar of religious studies or simply seeking to deepen your understanding of scripture, this book is an essential resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Arcana Coelestia
This book is a spiritual interpretation of the Bible, focusing on the book of Genesis and the hidden meanings within its passages. It also includes descriptions of the author's visions of the afterlife and encounters with angels. A must-read for anyone interested in the spiritual and mystical aspects of Christianity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Walking with Jesus
Are you ready for the fire of desire to be ignited within your heart?This book, musings from a heart on fire- FOR the hearts on fire, this is a devotional style book designed to inspire spiritual growth and intimacy with Jesus. With journaling space in between chapters, writing prompts to ponder on, prayers, scriptures to dig into, and invitations to go deeper- this book is for those who want all of Him, who are hungry for a restoration of first love with the Holy Bridegroom, who desire much more than a Sunday morning faith. A deep book, for deep people, who have a deep, deep love for Jesus.
The Finding of the Gnosis, Or, Apotheosis of an Ideal
This strange and enigmatic work offers a glimpse into the spiritual beliefs of its unknown author, presenting an interior-life drama that explores the nature of the Divine Self and the mystery of true religion. While the text is undoubtedly challenging, it may offer insights to those interested in esoteric spiritual traditions.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
