Exploring Religion

Shamanism’s ancient spirituality is as relevant today as it was 100,000 years ago. We focus here on the traditions of a spirituality that has existed for as long as 100,000 years.

Famed songwriter and musician John Michael Talbot - an early proponent of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal movement - weaves together prayer, biblical teaching, songs, and contemplative thought to examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Topics include: tongues and its interpretation, healing, miracles, prophecy, and discernment. Talbot skillfully introduces listeners to wisdom from varied saints and church leaders, biblical studies, theology, and church history, helping believers moor their spiritual experience to God's truth.

Have you ever wondered…whether God exists? whether life has meaning? Whether pain and suffering have a purpose? This audiobook is my invitation to sit down with C. S. Lewis and me to think about some of the persistent questions and dilemmas every person faces in life. We’ll explore Lewis’s thoughts on everything from friendships to heaven, from the reasons for faith to the power of stories.

The way to inner peace is illuminated in this accessible guide to tending one's inner landscape. The lives of outstanding figures such as the Buddha, Walt Whitman, and Gandhi are used to connect the ideal of inner peace with how real people cultivate peace in their everyday lives. Peacefulness as dynamic, selective, and egoless is shown through the constructive act of choosing different ways of life, such as having a smaller family or a more modest career. A message of hope and inspiration permeates this pragmatic approach and is exemplified by the author's own practice of meditation.

Kyle was nine years old now and he was certain that he was old enough to make decisions on his own. Today was going to be exciting as he decided to take an alternate way home from school and do a little exploring on his own. Read what happens as Kyle finds himself alone, lost and learning lessons about life he and his family would remember for a lifetime.

Let This Mind Be in You explores God’s call on our lives to servanthood. Aimed specifically at ministers of the Gospel, this book argues that servanthood is essential to every form of Christian service. When we consider the teachings of Scripture and the example of Jesus, we simply cannot be who we are supposed to be without taking the posture of servants.

Are you intrigued by the monumental path Christianity carved through history? This masterful narrative weaves through 1,600 years of history, from Christianity’s origins in the 1st century AD to the transformative Counter-Reformation in 1700.

Responses to a question on how to explore the higher states of consciousness. According to Osho there are not many ways to explore higher levels of consciousness, there is but one: the way of awareness. "Man is almost unconscious. I say “almost” - there are moments, situations where he becomes conscious, but they are momentary."

In this interactive, informative book, Lewis scholar Majorie Lamp Mead and literary expert Leland Ryken unlock the door to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardobe, inviting you to step inside - deeper and deeper, past the musty fur coats - and gaze in wide-eyed wonder once again at the magical, wintery world Lucy first found.

Love is mysterious! On one hand, it is the only thing that can save us from perpetual darkness; the world from chaos and disintegration. On the other hand, very few of us feel any love day in and day out for our entire lifetimes. Love is self-luminous bliss; it is light; it is life. It is the core of our being and yet it has been lost and forgotten to the world because it means the death of our egos.

Understand the history, core values, and divisions as they've developed within the Evangelical Christian movement. Four Views on Evangelicalism compares and contrasts four distinct positions on the current fundamentalist-evangelical spectrum. Each author explains and defends his position, which is critiqued by the other three authors.

Unlock the doors to the mystical universe with Advanced Out-of-Body Travel: Exploring Higher Realms and Sacred Mysteries. This groundbreaking guide takes you beyond the foundational principles of astral projection, delving into the profound spiritual dimensions accessible only through advanced out-of-body experiences. Drawing from the visionary work of Marilynn Hughes, this book explores sacred realms, divine encounters, and the hidden wisdom of the universe.

Who Are You Anyway? is a deep and thoughtful dive into two of the most important verses in Hebrew Scripture. Scholarly with a devotional thrust, the audiobook focuses on Exodus chapter 34, verses 6 and 7, where the Creator answers Moses's critical question after the golden calf debacle. Until we explore the Almighty's answer, it is difficult to understand not only who God is, but also who we are and who we should be. The author spotlights the underlying Hebrew texts and related scriptural verses while, Rabbinical commentary as well as personal history.

Gratitude has a transformative effect on people’s lives. It’s a simple fact that the more thankful we are for the blessing’s life gives, the more likely we are to attract happiness and abundance. The truth is that "thank you" is the magic phrase that can bring you everything your soul desires!

Together, the adherents of Christianity and Islam make up over half of the world's population, and their numbers are expected to keep growing. The influence of these two faiths—and their relations with each other—is seen in politics, economics, and social interactions. This book provides a comprehensive overview of Christianity and Islam, covering three interrelated areas: historical developments and encounters, the influence of religion on politics, and religious beliefs and worldviews.

How well do you know the Bible? Do you know the stories? Do you know how the Bible is organized and how those texts were chosen? Have you ever thought about all the different ways people approach the Bible and decided for yourself what to think? If you said no to any of these questions, you need What Is the Bible? This six-week study in basic biblical literacy assumes no prior knowledge of the Bible and is not biased toward any particular Christian tradition. It is the first course in the popular set of Bible studies, Exploring the Bible: The Dickinson Series.

What does it mean to be gay and a Christian? Beginning with how the Bible describes the Church, author Nate Collins outlines a vision for community life that challenges Christians to examine obstacles that inhibit spiritual unity. This new vision calls straight and non-straight believers alike to patterns of Christian obedience that respect and honor their similarities and differences.

The Thread of Divinity Discover the Book That Brings the World’s Religions Together! The Thread of Divinity: Exploring the Common Threads and Differences Among the World's Major Religions Are you curious about the stories, beliefs, and shared humanity that unite us across faiths? Dive into this groundbreaking exploration of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and more. What You’ll Discover: The common values that link the world’s major religions. Unique insights into the lives of prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders. Eye-opening perspectives on misconceptions,...

Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: these are some of the most profound, timeless teachings in the Bible. In God's Wisdom these and many other Biblical selections are arranged thematically to explore the eternal questions of anger and forgiveness, righteousness and pride, happiness and anxiety. An accessible, thought-provoking source of daily guidance, it will give you the answers and advice you need to steer your life and thoughts toward God.

Join the adventure and guide your child to put on each piece of God's Armor, living out the victorious Christian life God has planned. This book is a treasure trove of spiritual wisdom, interactive learning, and foundational principles, aimed at deepening understanding of the Bible and fostering a strong, impactful faith.