First Religion

Reading the Bible is different than reading any other book. It is more than a narrative about God; it is more than a story of broken individuals and the trials they faced. It is more than a set of rules and regulations. It is even more than a love letter. It is the very essence of Jesus. It is about him, but there is more than that. It is God’s conversation with us. It is alive. It is active. It is a two-way conversation.

More than two centuries after the Age of Reason culminated in the French Revolution, modern society still operates based on assumptions and attitudes formed by our ancient myths. Propagated by organized religion, these myths not only hamper efforts to apply reason to our problems, but foster violent conflicts that threaten global security Myths of the Tribe: When Religion and Ethics Diverge illustrates the negative historical impact of our major religions and their detrimental impact on modern society. Author David Rich demonstrates how centuries’ old philosophy, doctrines, and belief ...

South Australia, 1914 When war against Germany erupts on the other side of the earth, a huge wave of suspicion, prejudice and persecution floods the community. There’s even a harsh concentration camp built for men branded as enemy aliens. Here in Adelaide, five diverse people are made vulnerable by the war. Elsie, gifted and ambitious child pianist, with German ancestry. Oskar, famous sportsman and businessman, also with German origins. Wilfred, a caring Anglican parish priest, opposed to the war. Pansy, an outsider by her very nature, but a fighter for justice to others. Little Neddy, a ...

Genesis Decoded: Esoteric Interpretations from the From the Bible Overview: The Creation and Fall (Genesis 1-3): Examine creation and the Fall through an esoteric lens, uncovering insights into human nature, spiritual struggle, and the impact of humanity's first disobedience. The First Families and Early Humanity (Genesis 4-5): Cain, Abel, and Seth’s stories teach lessons on sin, redemption, and divine purpose, while Enoch represents spiritual transformation.

The First Book of Thessalonians is a Pauline epistle of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The epistle is attributed to Paul the Apostle, and is addressed to the church in Thessalonica, in modern-day Greece. It is likely among the first of Paul's letters, probably written by the end of AD 52, though some scholars believe the Epistle to Galatians may have been written by AD 48.

We are made in the image of our Creator; therefore, it is our nature to create. It’s ignorance and enslavement that has kept us from creating a more desired reality than our present state of existence. This audiobook is an introduction to the world of creativity according to God’s design and purpose. “Superposition” supposes two realities exist at once. Because our experience never views the two realities together, the observer’s perception collapses the “superposition”, leaving only the observers perception of what is real.

First in a series of three, this Reiki 1 audiobook is comprehensive, detailed, and thorough in assisting you step-by-step on how to establish your Reiki 1 relationship with yourself and others. This guidebook is based on Untraditional/Modern Reiki Healing Usui System, which means it's more flexible in practice, yet still sacred and highly effective.

The First Epistle to the Corinthians is one of the Pauline epistles, part of the New Testament of the Christian Bible. The epistle is attributed to Paul the Apostle and a co-author, Sosthenes, and is addressed to the Christian church in Corinth. Scholars believe that Sosthenes was the amanuensis who wrote down the text of the letter at Paul's direction. It addresses various issues that had arisen in the Christian community at Corinth, and is composed in a form of Koine Greek.

This fun guidebook on prayer will have children and tweens turning to God before going to anyone or anything else! In Pray First for Young Readers, bestselling author and pastor Chris Hodges shows that praying is simple yet powerful when you know God as your Friend, Father, and Savior. The practice of prayer can be intimidating at any age, but Pray First for Young Readers shows how to pray and what to pray about, gives your children the tools they need to add prayer to their daily routine, and reveals how a close relationship with Jesus is what leads to a lifelong faith.

1st and 2nd Maccabees tells the story of how the Greek ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes attempted to suppress the Jewish religion, resulting in the Maccabean Revolt from 175 to 134 BCE. Originally included in the King James Bible, 1st and 2nd Maccabees is a thrilling historical account of the guerrilla warfare in which, with God's help, three Maccabean brothers were empowered to win extraordinary victories against vastly superior armies and restore an independent Jewish kingdom and religion.

Most people realize that there are wrong ways to go about sales. And Sales done the wrong way tends to turn people off. People starting in sales realize there is a right way, but often when trying to find advice or guidance they are bogged down by charisma coaching and quick selling tactics. My approach with The Christian Salesman and the Ten Commandments was to tether myself to the Bible, to Jesus Christ, and then specifically to God's Ten Commandments as the salesman's only sure career guide.

Heroes of the Bible features Old Testament stories and is sure to be a winner with parents looking for a way to share God's word with their youngsters. It will become a favorite to listen to over and over. Featuring dramatic voices, music, and sound effects, Heroes of the Bible is a perfect addition to any audiobook collection.

Are you a new Christian? Or do you just want to start studying the Bible for the first time? Often new believers in Christ want to read the Bible but don't know where to start. If this describes you, then this guide will be the perfect place for you to learn basic facts and general information about each individual book in the Bible.

Are you a new Christian? Or do you just want to start studying the Bible for the first time? Often new believers in Christ want to read the Bible but don't know where to start.

It is the same old story of the struggle between the old and the new. This tale, portrayed in the dark detail of the eighth-century, tells of old foresters, who desire to cling to the past, and a bright, young Christian who comes to teach them about the birth of Christ.

To make Indian mythology interesting for kids, this unique book, The Mahabharata: My First Mythology Tale, has been specially written in simple language. One of the great epics, Mahabharata was compiled by Ved Vyasa. It narrates the story of the struggle and fate of two groups of cousins - Pandavas and Kauravas - during the Kurukshetra War.

God...is the master of beginnings. Your circumstances may overwhelm you - but not God, who created everything from nothing. God lovingly offers relief, hope, and renewed energy for every beginning in your life. Join Steve Wiens on a paradigm-shifting walk through the seven days of creation, where he reveals how to apply the genesis of life to every one of your transitions. Discover your place in the creation process and how God longs to work in and through every change you encounter.

When I named this religion Lovality, it was meant to honor the principle of love. However, in the context of this religion, love also encompasses safety and health. I think religions and philosophies can sometimes lose sight of the fact that love must coincide with the principles of safety and health. When I say safety and health, I mean all types—physical, emotional, mental, psychological, spiritual, and everything else—including the labels of things we haven't yet to invent or coin the term of.

If you have made the decision to walk in relationship with God, you may be wondering what that actually looks like? Why should I go to church? What sort of Bible should I read? How do I pray? In this book, we will go over some of the First Steps every Christian should make in their relationship with God.

My First Heroes introduces children to real-life heroes who have inspired people all over the world for thousands of years.

The Book of Genesis describes the birth of the world and how God created Adam and Eve - but the portrayal of life in the Garden of Eden and the events that followed is short on detail…What if we could hear the story in Adam's own words? To know what it felt like to become conscious as God breathed his spirit into lifeless clay, to understand the wonder that Adam felt as God taught him about the world and how to live in it, to feel what it was like to be so blessed as to walk in the Garden of Eden at God's side?