Practical Religion

Are you longing for something more in your relationship with God? If so, you're not alone. For years, author and pastor Alan Kraft felt God was distant and impersonal. The typical answers of "pray more" or "read your Bible more" didn't help. In his search for deepening intimacy, he discovered what was missing: a tangible experience of God's delight.

Meditation allows you to take a break from all the noise, all the action, and all of the constant stress that is surrounding you. Take a minute and quiet your mind so that your soul can speak to you. The objective of meditation is just that - to dim the lights and dull the noise just enough for you to allow your truest self to shine through like a beacon, so that you can remember why you are here, and who you want to be. Practical Meditation for Beginners starts by helping you focus your attention through a process of thought organization.

When did you last feel stressed and anxious, worrying about a deadline or thinking about your never-ending to-do list? Today’s busy world requires everything to be done quickly, perfectly, and without complaint. This has led to increasing levels of stress and a worldwide burnout epidemic. Mindfulness is an age-old practice that has been gaining a following in recent years, as more and more people look for ways to combat stress.

What makes this translation different is that it is a modern, simplified interpretation. One that updates the ancient language to a more modern understanding, yet without touching the spirit of Lao Tzu’s timeless work, or altering his guidance towards working with the principles of the universe instead of against them.

There has been a lot of talk about auric energies lately, with people loosely using phrases like "avoid negative energies" as part of self-development process. You’ve probably used the term and other related ones, but do you know what they refer to? This audiobook seeks to cover the ins and outs of chakras, with beginner-friendly explanations that will enable you to start applying what you learn immediately.

While working in a particularly toxic environment, Karlyn Borysenko came to this liberating realization: She couldn't control other people, but she could control herself, her perspective, and her actions. Now an organizational psychologist, consultant, and executive coach, Borysenko tells us how to bridge the gap between where we are now and what will bring us the most professional success and happiness. We must achieve self-mastery - by accepting responsibility for our actions, understanding our innate work style, and discerning when and how to push outside our comfort zone.

From best-selling devotional author, Hannah Duggan, comes a 10-week Bible study for the young adult asking the question, "What now?" As young adults, we question every decision. We live in the fear that our futures will crash and burn. We're terrified of messing up and missing out. Our lives are characterized by hard questions, and we're disillusioned with cliché answers. But what if I told you that you're right where God wants you?

The series is specifically designed for those who are unfamiliar with Buddhism and delivered in plain language aimed at a western audience. In the past, it would have cost you several thousand dollars to get onboard and attend these lectures, but now they are available for the first time to the general public. Presented in a fun manner by Marshall Stern, it mixes profound lessons with a very light touch.

Learn how to find the unmarked places along the road, where deep healing, wisdom, and gifts are offered. This audiobook offers suggestions and practical advice for those new to the concept of sacred travel as well as ways for those with experience to expand their skills.

As a Christian parent, you want your children to develop good character and godly wisdom. But how do you go beyond hoping and praying to teaching them ethical knowledge, practical skills, and virtuous habits? This innovative guide provides practical, effective ideas you can use to help your children build their faith and character in 50 ways, including engaging with the Bible and culture, interacting with God and others, making good decisions, becoming better learners, and managing conflict.

A History of Ghosts, Spirits & the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor-worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and "creepypasta" tales, and from the Japanese onryo ("vengeful spirit") to the La Llorona ("weeping woman") of Latin America. The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted.

"Listen! A sower went out to sow, and as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky ground, where it had not much soil, and immediately it sprang up, since it had no depth of soil; and when the sun rose it was scorched, and since it had no root it withered away. Other seed fell among thorns and the thorns grew up and choked it, and it yielded no grain."

Unveiling Scripture – A Practical Guide to Studying God’s Word A Clear, Step-by-Step Approach to Bible Study and Interpretation Unlock the Bible with Confidence. Study God’s Word with Purpose. The Bible is more than a sacred text—it is the living Word of God, filled with truth, wisdom, and power for every season of life. Yet, for many believers, understanding Scripture can be confusing or intimidating. How do you interpret difficult passages? How do you apply Scripture faithfully without misrepresenting its meaning? Unveiling Scripture is your essential guide to Bible study for ...

¿Puede existir Dios en una era de escepticismo como la actual? ¿Qué deberíamos hacer para lograr una vida espiritual más poderosa En este libro valiente y decidido Deepak Chopra nos muestra el camino para retomar nuestra fe más profunda. Para muchos, la divinidad está pasada de moda. ¿Qué habría que hacer para lograr una mayor vida espiritual? Deepak Chopra nos muestra el camino con elocuencia y profundidad. Asegura que Dios está en el origen de la conciencia humana y que, por lo tanto, todos podemos transformar nuestro día a día.

This is the most important book I have ever written or will ever write. There can be no greater need today than to disciple Christians one-on-one to obey Jesus Christ as Lord. The Great Commission is the fulfillment of the Great Commandment. To love is to obey, and to obey Jesus is to make disciples of all nations. Making disciples one-on-one is very simple, but it will cost you your life. Making disciples one-on-one is very powerful. You get to impart and teach Christians everything the Lord has commanded you. What a great advantage this is for new believers.

Just Lead! provides practical leadership help for women to develop skills to lead themselves and others with the character, confidence, and authenticity of a godly woman. The book shows what holds women back and then focuses on the skills women need to lead others effectively. Using this hands-on, practical resource will inspire women leaders in the church to use its ideas to gain strength and lead well.

After being diagnosed with a learning disability, autoimmune disease, and mood disorder, author Daniel Stein spent over a decade looking for answers to difficult faith questions and finding habits and practices that would improve his life.

This book is a scholarly yet practical edition of the I Ching both for beginners and seasoned practitioners. The special focus of this divination guide is upon leadership, self-leadership, and leading others. The central concern of the author is to help the reader understand the I Ching from a point of view of decision-making, and as an aid to decision-making. In this sense, the ‘oracle book’ becomes an effective guide for taking action, which can mean bold action, nonaction or retreat. The wisdom is to arrive at right action, in whatever form it has to be carried out.

Have you ever felt you possessed a 'sixth sense' or intuition which you've found difficult to explain? Despite man's extraordinary advances throughout history, do you still feel something is missing: a deeper, more spiritual meaning to life? Discover Your Psychic Self addresses these issues and much more by taking you into the realms of greater awareness; it shows you step by step how to uncover your own true potential, using both meditative and physical exercises.

Cada cristiano tiene la responsabilidad de conocer la Palabra de Dios y compartirla con los demás. Pero en un mundo marcado por el pecado, la falsa enseñanza está en todas partes. Muchas personas oscurecen, distorsionan o cuestionan lo que Dios ha revelado en las Escrituras, incluso algunos líderes de la Iglesia. Para estar mejor preparados como testigos de Cristo, debemos identificar la falsedad y el daño devastador que conlleva.