Exploring Religion

Back before Stonehenge or the wheel, back before the pyramids, math, or even the crudest writing existed, ancient peoples gathered and told stories. They told stories of how the world began, what the first people were like, and which of them were heroes or failures. They tried to make sense of the world around them and tried to sort out who the gods were and what those gods wanted from them. More than 10,000 years later, one set of those stories has come down to us in the form of the Old Testament. Perhaps you think you know it. Think again.

Eating Disorders, depression, gender confusion - these sound like problems for other people, but the reality is your students are dealing with them every day. The issues that girls face are growing in complexity and number. Written with the end user in mind, this resource will be one that won't leave a youth worker's hands.

Have you ever wondered…whether God exists? whether life has meaning? Whether pain and suffering have a purpose? This audiobook is my invitation to sit down with C. S. Lewis and me to think about some of the persistent questions and dilemmas every person faces in life. We’ll explore Lewis’s thoughts on everything from friendships to heaven, from the reasons for faith to the power of stories.

Preteen life is full of new experiences, challenges, and ups and downs. From school assignments to sports activities, friendships, and figuring out who they are, being a preteen boy can feel overwhelming at times. They might wonder what's right and wrong or how to make sense of it all.

How well do you know the Bible? Do you know the stories? Do you know how the Bible is organized and how those texts were chosen? Have you ever thought about all the different ways people approach the Bible and decided for yourself what to think? If you said no to any of these questions, you need What Is the Bible? This six-week study in basic biblical literacy assumes no prior knowledge of the Bible and is not biased toward any particular Christian tradition. It is the first course in the popular set of Bible studies, Exploring the Bible: The Dickinson Series.

What is a spirit guide? How can it help me? How do I access its knowledge? When you listen to Spirit Guides: Ultimate Guide to Exploring the Spirit World, Finding Your Angel Guide, and Mastering Spirit Communication, you will discover the rich world of the spirit - and the benevolent guides that exist to help you. What should you do to meet your spirit guide? How can you get yourself ready for this encounter? Spirit Guides teaches you to understand your mind, make the right efforts, and practice your breathing.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the ancient religion of Hinduism. It explores the history, beliefs, practices, and major texts of Hinduism, covering a wide range of topics such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, and various schools of Hindu philosophy. The book examines the key concepts and teachings of Hinduism, including karma, dharma, samsara, and moksha, as well as the Hindu gods and goddesses, their significance and symbolism. It also delves into the various forms of worship, rituals, and festivals that are an integral part of Hinduism.

Neuroscience finds that spontaneous acts of mindfulness decrease stress, depression and anxiety, increasing overall well-being. But studies also show that purposeful mindfulness techniques, such as vipassana or mindfulness meditation, are even more powerful. Mindfulness meditation re-wires the brain in a way that decreases physical pain and psychological suffering.

Various tips are offered to release resistance (the habit of focusing on what we don't want and don't like) and to align with our joyful inner being. Further, as the titles reveal, many questions are answered.

Amar y ser amado explora el amor como adicción, el amor como perdición y el amor como salvación desde la neurociencia, la psicología, la filosofía y la teología ofreciendo una perspectiva cristiana sobre el amor duradero que lleva a relaciones sanas con nuestro entorno social y nuestros seres queridos.

Reflecting on many examples from real life as well as literature, and on the insights of psychologists and philosophers, Cherry uses the tension between the desire to forgive and the protest that a person is unforgivable to push towards understandings of forgiveness that avoid the harshness of binary models. Forgiveness is not, he insists, the only good way forward after harm. A positive understanding of non-vengeful unforgiveness is vital if the harmed are to be given the care and support they need and deserve, and if forgiveness itself is to be authentic and liberating.

The goal of these four books in one, with real-life experiences and testimonials, is to help you choose your spiritual path. With Spiritual Warfare: Change Your Life. Exploring Your Spirituality, Master Your Emotions & Empath, Discover How Wise Is Your Heart! The Power of the Present Moment with Higher Consciousness, you will refine your knowledge of spiritual healing. You will learn to transform and master emotions such as anger, change your habits, and quickly choose your life priorities.

Discover the heart and soul behind the groundbreaking Grace Plus Truth album by Vytal MC, streaming exclusively at vytalmusic.com. Each chapter provides a director’s-cut-style commentary that unpacks these essential spiritual truths found within the CHH lyrics. You'll explore themes of grace, redemption, and sanctification in the life of a believer to gain deeper biblical insights, reflections, and practical applications to the topics from the Christian rap project.

Let This Mind Be in You explores God’s call on our lives to servanthood. Aimed specifically at ministers of the Gospel, this book argues that servanthood is essential to every form of Christian service. When we consider the teachings of Scripture and the example of Jesus, we simply cannot be who we are supposed to be without taking the posture of servants.

Highly esteemed astrophysicist Joseph Silk explores the vast mysteries and speculations of the field of cosmology in a way that balances an accessible style for the general reader and enough technical detail for advanced students and professionals. Indeed, while the physical laws and origins of the universe can be endlessly complex, even Einstein once mused that they could be explained simply enough to be grasped by nonspecialists.

Are you intrigued by the monumental path Christianity carved through history? This masterful narrative weaves through 1,600 years of history, from Christianity’s origins in the 1st century AD to the transformative Counter-Reformation in 1700.

"Adventures at Sunday School - Exploring God's Miracles" transports readers into the vibrant world of Willowville, where faith, friendship, and the age-old stories of the Bible come to life. Through the eyes of Emma, Ethan, Lily, Noah, Sophia, and their friends, children are introduced to the unfathomable love and wonders of God. This isn't just a recounting of biblical tales; it's a heartfelt invitation to recognize God's presence in today's world.

Do you think idols are merely statues from a false religion? Think again. In this first volume, you'll think about the primary values of your faith and learn the history behind some of today's difficult issues: When did the Pledge of Allegiance change and why? How did Charles "Lucky Lindy" Lindbergh taint the original “America First" movement? Who was the first monarch in history to grant the full freedom of religion and which Christian minister made it happen?

Our daily struggles often mask a difficult question - Where is God? With fresh biblical insight, beautiful language, and an eye toward the deep wonder of God's everyday presence, The Face of the Deep challenges listeners to experience the wild, joyful mystery of God’s Spirit moving in their lives. Fans of Eugene Peterson, Madeleine L'Engle, Ann Voskamp, and others will find a listening experience like few others. The Face of the Deep is rich in meaning, rooted in theology, fresh in content. This is a book to be heard again and again - a book to be lived.

Prompted by a friend to describe Jesus as he is - not as he was or will be in the coming days - Dick Eastman found himself stammering. What followed over many months was a desire to get to know the Jesus who had changed his life, but in a much fuller and richer way - now! From then on, on scraps of folded paper in his pockets, Eastman found himself recording adjectives describing the nature and character of Jesus Christ, expanding them later into a personal devotional journal.