Exploring Religion

As opposed to the Creator’s "ways" with humankind, Seven Imperatives focuses on how humans should best relate to their Creator as specifically revealed in Hebrew scriptures. A few verses from the Christian New Testament are included for greater clarity where Jesus of Nazareth converses with both a scribe and a lawyer.

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.

Neuroscience finds that spontaneous acts of mindfulness decrease stress, depression and anxiety, increasing overall well-being. But studies also show that purposeful mindfulness techniques, such as vipassana or mindfulness meditation, are even more powerful. Mindfulness meditation re-wires the brain in a way that decreases physical pain and psychological suffering.

Come with Erin Taylor in the first volume of Strange Colorado as she sets out to discover some of Colorado's most exciting tales. What will she find as she researches the truth behind some of the most popular hauntings, cryptids, aliens, and legendary people of the Centennial State?

In this ten-session Bible study, Faith Under Fire: Exploring Christianity’s Toughest Questions, Lee Strobel hosts interviews and debates between knowledgeable and passionate experts discussing what they believe and why they believe it. This dynamic study answers tough questions about the existence of God, Christianity and Islam, the reliability of the Bible, faith and science, and many others issues. Each session highlights leading Christian and non-Christian voices engaging in forceful but fair debate.

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.

After experiencing the devastation of losing one of our identical twin boys, I was exposed to a world of sorrow formerly unimagined. With new eyes opened to the heartbreak of the women surrounding me, I undertook the daunting task of researching the universality of suffering, primarily by documenting the stories of 50 women concentrated in a five-mile radius. These accounts of tragedy and hope are intermingled with scriptural accounts, the words of modern-day apostles and prophets, psychological and sociological views, as well as my own experiences.

All too often, we are told about the differences we have in religion. In this short audiobook is a sort of guide through all the things we share. It addresses the subjects of creation in world religion, all the way to the last days.

Jesus is the central figure of the New Testament and this third volume in the popular Exploring the Bible series examines Jesus in three distinct ways: A man like other men, a Jewish rabbi, and the Christ of Christian faith. Then it's on to the cantankerous Paul, the other New Testament authors, and the wild and baffling book called Revelation. Learn what Nazareth was like in the first century, discover what scholars know and don't know about Jesus as a historical figure, and explore how Paul really wrote all those letters. And who is the Antichrist anyway?

"The Alchemy of Vision" delves deep into the mystical and philosophical realms, intertwining the radical insights of Blake's "The Marriage of Heaven and Hell" with the revolutionary teachings of Neville Goddard on imagination and consciousness. Renn masterfully navigates the paradoxes and profundities of Blake's poetic symbolism, aligning them with Goddard's principles of imaginative creation and conscious living. This book is more than an intellectual exploration; it is a spiritual adventure, urging listeners to reconsider the nature of reality, perception, and the power within.

The multi-site church movement is reshaping the way we do church. But how does it actually work? And is it right for your church? Enjoy a guided tour of multi-site churches across America and see for yourself how churches are growing and reaching their communities. This companion to The Multi-Site Church Revolution gives you on-site pictures of the new and creative ways churches are expanding their impact through multiple locations.

In this course, Father Kirby takes a look at the history and artwork of St. Peter's Square and Basilica through the light of faith. This comprehensive tour explains why St. Peter's Basilica was significant to the early Christians, and why it is still significant today. Just as the ancient pilgrims exclaimed, “Ecco Roma” (Latin for “Behold Rome”), so too does this course begin with wonder at beholding the Eternal City. Aside from visiting Italy in person, this tour will take you as close as possible to experiencing the splendor of Rome, Vatican City, and St. Peter’s Square.

Adéntrate en un mundo donde las enseñanzas eternas de Jesús cobran vida con "Aventuras en las Escrituras para Niños: Explorando las enseñanzas de Jesús a través de sus parábolas". Este cautivador libro presenta los misterios, moralejas y mensajes de aliento de las parábolas más famosas de Jesús, diseñadas para ser educativas, emocionantes y relevantes para las mentes jóvenes. Cada parábola se explica de manera clara y accesible, haciendo que las profundas enseñanzas de Jesús se adapten a la comprensión de los niños, brindándoles herramientas para aplicar estas lecciones en sus vidas diarias.

Sumérgete en el corazón del crecimiento espiritual con "Explorando el Fruto del Espíritu," una guía que te invita a un vibrante viaje para cultivar las cualidades esenciales para una vida cristiana plena. Este libro desvela la profunda simplicidad y el poder transformador del amor, el gozo, la paz, la paciencia, la amabilidad, la bondad, la fidelidad, la mansedumbre y el dominio propio. Con cada página, descubrirás que estos frutos no son solo virtudes a alcanzar, sino la esencia misma de una vida guiada por el Espíritu.

Como el sexto libro de la querida serie "Aventuras en las Escrituras para Niños," esta obra lleva a los jóvenes lectores en un recorrido único por la vida de Jesucristo. Desde su nacimiento milagroso en Belén hasta sus enseñanzas, milagros y sacrificio en la cruz, cada capítulo está diseñado para captar la atención de los niños. A través de relatos bíblicos, actividades y preguntas reflexivas, aprenderán no solo sobre los eventos de su vida, sino también sobre el amor y la compasión que guiaron cada acción de Jesús.

INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER AUTHOR Unravel the Mind of the Most Fascinating Figure in Human History In the third installment of the Marco Polo series, “The Smartest Man in History”, Augusto Cury, PhD, takes readers on an intellectually stimulating journey that challenges our understanding of history's most influential figure: Jesus of Nazareth. Cury, a renowned psychiatrist, scientist, and author, presents a compelling narrative that blends scientific inquiry with profound philosophical reflection.The Challenge: An Atheist Scientists Encounter with Jesus Meet Dr. Marco Polo, a renowned ...

Richard Littledale invites you to push open the garden gate and join him as he discovers the joy of gardening. A reluctant gardener, Richard took up ‘project garden’ to help combat the loneliness of bereavement, only to find that the physical transformation of his garden mirrored a real change in himself too. Follow Richard’s journey through 52 tales and uncover what gardening can teach us about patience, humility, hope, fruitfulness and the abiding goodness of God.

This audiobook covers how to hear from Heaven with a collection of true examples. It intrigued me, as a child, when I was told to pray and ask God for help. Would God talk back and tell me what to do? I'd heard stories and read in the Bible that God spoke to people in the past. Why should that relationship be reserved for the afterlife, when things are good already? I needed help and comfort the most here and now. Read as a magical book, the Bible whispered to have the simple faith of a little child.

This book, The Importance of Seeking Wisdom: Exploring Life's Guidance Through Bible Verses, is an invitation to discover that very light, to explore the timeless wisdom that has provided solace, inspiration, and direction to countless souls throughout history. So, let us embark on this shared expedition, allowing the wisdom of the ages to shine brightly upon our lives. Join me in exploring life's guidance through the timeless wisdom based on the New International Version (NIV) Bible.

Dive into the dark and turbulent domain of Nessie, the world’s most supernatural monster. Deep in the black waters of Loch Ness lurks a long-necked, humpbacked monster that for centuries has fascinated those lucky - or unlucky - enough to see it. From the earliest sightings in AD 565 to the Nessie craze of the 20th century, this creature has been steeped in the world of supernatural strangeness. Join Nick Redfern on an exciting journey into the paranormal origins of Nessie, exploring ideas that go far beyond the ordinary.