Religious Study Guides

This book "Become a Better Christian" by setting goals, tells you, in a simple step by step fashion, how to set the goals that when accomplished will make you a Better Christian (albeit not perfect, of course).

Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of millions of children. And Harry Potter has caused controversy in churches and schools. What's a parent to do with the magical, mystical world of Harry and his friends? Gina Burkart chose to read the books with her own children. As they read together, she discovered many parallels between Christian faith and the themes of these books. Indeed, the escapades of Harry Potter sparked significant conversation between Burkart and her kids.

By the numbers, the American church enjoys the resources to profoundly impact the Kingdom. But despite the rapid growth of these evangelical movements, the church in the West is in decline. A growing schism has emerged between the movement with a strong emphasis on attracting people and the more missional communities that focus on releasing people into ministry. Hugh Halter and Matt Smay bring fresh encouragement to church leaders and invite them to move beyond the attractional-missional divide by utilizing the best insights from both perspectives.

There are astrology guides that claim to change your life; advice about when to get married, when to have kids, how to land your dream job, when misfortune is around the corner, and when to invest in the stock market. But what about something deeper? Advice steeped in the rich mysticism of ancient India, from a long-forgotten age when the stars truly guided humanity.

This subject booklet is a short, easy to read and understand, Biblical Study Guide of the very important Fifteen (15) Spiritual Blessings that we as believers have in Christ. It is based entirely upon the Scriptures as well as the Apostle Paul's letter (i.e. book) to the Christian church at Ephesus. (Ephesians 1:3-20). It is quite interesting to note that the Greek word for 'blessings' is the word 'eulogia' which means to 'benefit' from. These 15 Spiritual Blessings that our beloved Apostle Paul referred to were not just nice little ideas. They were realities to him that were attached to ...

Embrace a Biblically Centered Life! Are you ready to embark on a journey of faith that goes beyond the surface? Do you yearn to experience a life fully committed to Jesus in every aspect? The COMMITMENTS of a Jesus Follower: Practical Christian Living and Discipleship offers a roadmap to transform your spiritual walk from ordinary to extraordinary. This insightful Bible study unveils the essential commitments required to truly follow Jesus and live a life that reflects His love and purpose. Through ten profound and practical lessons, you'll discover how to: Build a Rock-Solid Foundation: ...

For anyone who feels caught in the tension between the beauty of God’s story and the ugliness of human hypocrisy, Why I Still Believe by apologist and Professor Mary Jo Sharp is the hopeful story of an unlikely convert and an approachable case for believing in God when you want to walk away from Christianity.

In Why Government Can't Save You: An Alternative to Political Activism, John MacArthur illustrates through Scripture that regardless of the numerous immoral, unjust, and ungodly failures of secular government, believers are to pray and to seek to influence the world for Christ by godly, selfless, and peaceful living under that authority, not by protests against the government or acts of civil disobedience.

In this groundbreaking volume, J. Anderson Thomson, Jr., MD, with Clare Aukofer, offers a succinct yet comprehensive study of how and why the human mind generates religious belief. Dr. Thomson, a highly respected practicing psychiatrist with credentials in forensic psychiatry and evolutionary psychology, methodically investigates the components and causes of religious belief in the same way any scientist would investigate the movement of astronomical bodies.

Einstein’s revolutionary scientific ideas have transformed our world, ushering in the nuclear age. The current pace of scientific and technological progress is simply astounding. So is there any place for faith in such a world? Einstein himself gave careful thought to the deepest questions of life. His towering intellectual status means he is someone worth listening to when we think through the big questions of life.

Do you read or listen to The Chronicles of Narnia sensing that the stories are full of biblical parallels, even if you're not always sure what they are or where to find them? This user-friendly companion to The Chronicles of Narnia is written for C. S. Lewis audiences like you who want to discover the books' biblical and Christian roots. Listen to it, and you'll find that this chapter-by-chapter, book-by-book examination of The Chronicles will widen your spiritual vision.

No hay dos individuos iguales, pero todas las personas nacidas bajo el mismo signo zodiacal comparten ciertas similitudes. Su signo del zodiaco puede aportar una gran claridad a su día a día y de todos los talentos y cualidades que posee. Dado que vivimos en un mundo imprevisible, a veces resulta difícil encontrarle sentido.

Isaac Asimov said that "whatever the tortures of hell, I think the boredom of heaven would be even worse." Such quandaries are the bread and butter of philosophy of religion. Questioning why evil exists, whether God could create a stone he couldn't lift, and if the wonder of life suggests a Creator, this fascinating branch of philosophy is concerned with arguments for and against religion, and what form an immortal god (or gods) would take if in existence. Charles Taliaferro provides a clear exploration of the discipline, introducing a wide range of philosophers.

Letters to the River places the crises we currently face in the context of a mythic and heroic journey, creating a bridge between the left side and the right - the practical, daily life we can neither ignore nor avoid, and the magical, shimmering world reported by sages and shamans throughout the millennia.

Pranayama is one of the most important practices in all of yoga! By practicing pranayama, you can improve your skills in breath control, pranic breathing, and energy expansion. This means you can extend your vital energy and life force, and thanks to this audiobook, you can follow specific guidance to reach this status.

Documenting the life of wandering spirits and their impact on vulnerable human targets, Susan Martinez offers a radical departure from the standard psychological explanations for a host of pathological behaviors - including multiple personality, autism, epilepsy, migraines, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, PTSD, self-destructive urges, and strange outbursts - and reveals that hallucinations are often true impressions of spirit input.

Do you want to learn about the spiritual, psychic power of the Tarot? Have you heard of Tarot cards before, but you’re not sure where to start? Looking for a deeper insight into the inner workings of your own mind? This book breaks down the fundamentals, explaining tarot in a way that anyone can understand. With simple, easy-to-understand instructions, this book covers everything from the real meaning of tarot cards to the interconnection with astrology and numerology.

Astrology has been used for centuries to give people a clearer sense of who they are and what they need out of life, but much of the available information in the past amounted to general descriptions of personalities, as if they were set in stone with no room for change. Predictive astrology was used to look at the future, but because there are so many variables, predictions were often wrong.

This audiobook explains all the types of tarot cards. Julia Steyson takes you from not knowing a thing about tarot cards to understanding how they work and how to read them.

You joined your church because of its intensity for God. Like no other place, it’s helped you discover the meaning of obedience. If there’s one problem, it’s the confusion that sometimes comes from your own carnal thinking. But God has given you leaders who can lovingly correct a doubting, independent spirit and help you choose God’s best for your life. How can you go wrong with a church like that? Easily, because it fits the profile of many abusive churches.