Self Education

This is the second volume in our series for church leaders who want to begin their theological education with free resources from the GCI.org website. For each day, we present (on average) 2500 words, which can be read in 15-20 minutes. We again aim for variety, and go deeper into some doctrines than we were able to go in the first volume. All the articles are on our website; an index with links is at www.gci.org/discipleship/80. Church leaders should already be familiar with most of the doctrines presented in these articles, but a review can be helpful in firming up a foundation for new ...

50 Things to Know About Living in the Moment offers a practical approach to learning the many ways of living in the moment in order to cope well with the demands of everyday life and truly appreciate each moment of your life in your lifetime. Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts on mindfulness, these practical tips for living each moment of your life with deeper awareness can help improve your life in all areas, be it in your social life, family life, personal life, or at your workplace.

Learn the 10 principles of personal longevity and how to apply them to your life to live decades longer. Learn about how science is helping us increase our longevity. What can we do to lengthen the telomeres that control our cellular aging? How enlightenment affects your longevity and how spiritual development can improve the length of your life.

“Miracles in the Midst: Seeing God in Life’s Simple Pleasures” invites readers to step into a world where God’s presence can be felt in even the smallest moments. This inspirational journey explores the profound beauty of daily life and encourages readers to open their hearts to the subtle miracles surrounding them—moments too easily overlooked in the rush of everyday routines. Through a series of engaging reflections, each chapter delves into everyday experiences, from morning routines to time spent in nature, and even workplace interactions. This book encourages a shift in ...

Cover Design by Micheline Birger The Metaphysics of Marketing Disease It seems that the American consumer just can’t escape the avalanche of disease marketing that is prevalent in today’s culture. We experience it everyday. Internet; TV; radio; newspapers; magazines – it’s always staring us in the face. “Itchy, runny, watery eyes;” “nasal congestion;” “social anxiety disorder;” “depression with anxiety;” “restless leg syndrome;” “binge-eating disorder;” “erectile dysfunction;” the list goes on and on - ad nauseum. In this exciting and enlightening mini-...

If all you want to do is listen to a summary and get the point, the phrase is mental toughness. Focusing on figures such as Jocko Willink, David Goggins, and Musashi, learn what moves great warriors, athletes, coaches, and thinkers to make the tough decisions and apply it to your life.

Two books in one! A Heaven and Hell bundle! The Wisest counselor to a Christian is not man, but the word of God! We produce books that are filled with Bible verses and Scriptures organized to help you better find the understanding and answers you seek to the question, "What does the Bible say about Heaven? And what does the Bible say about Hell?" Now is the time to grow spiritually! Discover more of what the Bible says about Heaven and Hell so you can be ready to share the good news when the opportunity arises! Order today! Don't wait, or you'll wait your life away!

Have you thought about writing a book? Do you just not know where to begin? Do you get writer's block just thinking about writing a book? Best-selling nonfiction author David Kadavy shares his simple process for writing a book. Build confidence, ditch your inner critic, and finally write your book with simple habits you can start today. You can listen to this short read in under an hour, so it won't get in the way of the one thing standing between you and your book: action!

Amazing, "magic" morning rituals for power! In this audiobook you will discover how to develop a magic morning ritual to bring more success and happiness into your life. Dynamic morning rituals are recommended to help you start your day off right and give you enough stamina to power through your day and accomplish all that you need to do, and leave you energy enough to have fun with your free time too.

In this interactive book for energetic, creatively minded 8-12-year-olds, innovative thinker and lifelong entrepreneur Jess Ekstrom engages young creators through inspiring stories, journaling prompts, and fun ideas that if they want something to be different in the world, they can do something about it today!

In his best-selling book What’s Your Moonshot? global speaker and trend specialist John Sanei explained how the world is changing exponentially, and asked: How big is your thinking? In his follow-up, Magnetiize, he expands on these ideas, challenging business leaders, employees and individuals to become future-ready, and asks: How conscious is your thinking?

Discover the ancient Japanese secret ways to see joy, meaning, and purpose in every single day of your life. Ikigai, or the Japanese concept of finding your purpose, is the key to living a meaningful life. If there’s one people group who have mastered the art of living - and living well, it’s definitely the Okinawans of Japan. Famous for being the world’s longest-living people, they attribute their joy and contentment to finding their ikigai. It’s the reason why they live longer, happier, and better lives than the rest of us. So how does knowing your ikigai change your life?

Balance is a mythical beast. We always say we need to achieve it for equilibrium in our work, life, or family time, but balance doesn't really exist. In The Myth of Balance, Frank Bealer explains how a simple four-word formula can prepare you for the unexpected and not-so-unexpected events that distract you in the most inconvenient moments. Next time, be ready to slay the beast of balance with this time-tested approach.

It can be said that most everyone is looking for balance and harmony in life, two of the preconditions for happiness. We are all trying to balance our work with our personal life, our need for individuality with our need for love and relationships, trying to find harmony between our spiritual practice and our need for money.

Imagine waking up every morning believing that your actions can make a significant change in the world. For everyone who has ever yearned for a better life and a better world, Craig and Marc Kielburger share a blueprint for personal and social change that has the power to transform lives, one act at a time. Me to We is an approach to life that leads us to recognize what is truly valuable.

Breaking down the fundamental lessons and advice inside Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty, this thought-provoking summary and companion guide helps you explore powerful self-development advice while saving time and expanding your knowledge. Specially created to streamline all the key advice and wisdom of the original book, this summary serves as an excellent study guide and reference to suit all of your needs. It also covers practical ways to begin transforming your mindsets and taking your first steps to a better life.

Teaching has never been easy, but these days, it seems to keep getting harder. As the pressure builds, many educators are calling it quits on a profession that once felt like a calling. Planning to Stay offers a hopeful alternative.

Thoughts and suggestions on how to act like children without acting childish.

Have you ever had this happen? You went to bed the night before committing to going to the gym the next morning. Membership is paid for, nothing left to do but to start your transformation. When the alarm goes off the next morning, you think, “A few more minutes.” After a few times slapping the snooze button, you compromise with your brain by saying “Okay, I’m going straight after work!”

Joan Borysenko, one of the pioneers of the new medical synthesis called psychoneuroimmunology, narrates her best-selling book of the same name, in which she teaches you how to elicit your mind's powerful relaxation response in order to boost your immune system, overcome chronic pain, and alleviate the symptoms of stress-related illness. Minding the Body, Mending the Mind will show you how to take an active role in your own healing . . . and transform your life!