Religious Study Guides

In the dictionary the meaning of relent is to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity. Re Lent is a Catholic’s Guide of 40 things to give up for Lent guaranteed to transform your life! The purpose of the season of Lent is to look inward to create the internal conditions to draw closer to God. Choosing to fast or withdraw from the distractions of the world helps to establish this. Re Lent explores 40 negative thought patterns to give up. For example, giving up self-sabotaging beliefs, struggle, fear, attachment, guilt, and lack are discussed. Each of the 40 ...

¿Cómo ser feliz? La pregunta que todos nos hemos cuestionado alguna vez, y que pocos han podido responder a lo largo de la historia humana. Unos creen que la felicidad viene de la mano con la riqueza, mientras otros creen que no existe, que simplemente se trata de un estado transitorio producto de experiencias estimulantes en las que estamos inmersos al momento....

More than a guide to Daniel, The Derision of Heaven is an urgent message for the exiled church. As you journey through the story and visions of Daniel, you will be awe-struck by the sovereign rule of God, emboldened to live a life that glorifies him, and encouraged to serve in the eternal Kingdom of Heaven.

When life's left you flatter than a steamrolled possum, turn here for a little hope, humor, honesty, and encouragement from the Bible. It's the best of Chonda Pierce's celebrated Roadkill Reports to her fans, plus lots of new material, and it's perfect for reinflating your outlook--anytime, anywhere!

Here is a perceptive evaluation of the new “emerging church” movement showing how we must not only interact with a fast-changing culture but also have our vision and practice of ministry shaped by biblical theology with Scripture as the norm.

Who is God? Why am I here? How should I live? These are a few of the crucial questions about life that must be answered. What’s exciting is that God has provided those answers in Scripture. In I Believe, Thom Rainer outlines the essentials of the Christian faith in a clear and succinct way. You’ll learn about prayer, church, angels, heaven, the Trinity, and much more. Listen to and discuss these Christian beliefs in a small group at your local church. It was within a church that Thom Rainer first experienced the power of these profound yet simple truths to utterly transform his life.

For centuries, Stoicism has had a large influence throughout various cultures. The great philosophers of ancient Greece and Rome, including Aristotle and Plato, gave Zeno of Citium inspiration, which led to him founding what is now known as Stoicism.

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.

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 ...

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).

Buddhism has seen a resurgence from time to time during our history. This is because its beliefs and spiritual practices seem to resonate with people when they are feeling lost or in need of guidance. Buddhism sums up the basic essence of Buddhism. This book is going to help you better understand what Buddhism is, how it can benefit you, and how you can apply it in your routine life.

The Law of Attraction is already working within you and through you. If you are checking out this book, it is not by accident. You may think that you have just happened upon it. However, because of the Law of Attraction, you really have attracted it to yourself.

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.

With their new book, Cristofer Pereyra and Erin Monnin provide a guide to authentic lay Catholic leadership. Catholic Leadership for Civil Society is structured to show that lay Catholic leadership is not meant to be lived out within the confines of the Catholic community exclusively, but instead serve mainly as a guiding force which illuminates every aspect of secular society with the Truth of the Gospel. The book explains why lay Catholic professionals have a unique responsibility and opportunity to influence the world for Christ, as their duty as baptized children of God.

The Fool and the Heretic is a deeply personal story told by two respected scientists who hold opposing views on the topic of origins, share a common faith in Jesus Christ, and began a sometimes-painful journey to explore how they can remain in Christian fellowship when each thinks the other is harming the church. This book provides a model for how faithful Christians can hold opposing views on deeply divisive issues yet grow deeper in their relationship to each other and to God.

This is a concise, easy-to-read, and understandable book about the 15 Blessings our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, has in store for you when you become a believer—that is when you accept Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior.

Religion has fascinated people for centuries. But with so many faiths practiced by so many followers, it can be difficult to understand why one religion believes one thing while another believes something entirely different. This guide gives you everything you need to know to sort through the differences and discover the similarities among the many faiths worshipped around the world.

God or Nature, Whatever is what happens when a philosophy grad student decides to explain Baruch Spinoza—the 17th-century lens grinder who got canceled by every major religion—using sarcasm, swearing, and a deeply unhealthy relationship with Euclidean geometry. Sophia Blackwell takes Spinoza's Ethics (a book structured like a math textbook, only less fun) and translates it into plain, hilarious, possibly heretical English. The result? A philosophical roast that actually teaches you something. Inside, you'll learn: Why Spinoza thought God was just...

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: ...

Book of Mormon principles that have changed my life. This book is not a commentary, nor has it been my objective to explain in these pages the "meaning" of Book of Mormon verses. Rather, it contains chapter by chapter truths that I have gleaned as I have read the Book of Mormon and that have affected me literally eternally. Since 1960, the Book of Mormon has been an integral part of my life. I have read it cover-to-cover on the average of more than once a year since then and continue to do so. My impressions included in this book come from extensive notes that I have made in margins of my ...