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.

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.

This book, Gospel of Luke: What This Scripture Says About the Life of Jesus Christ, seeks to guide readers on a journey through Luke’s account, exploring the richness of his themes, the depth of his storytelling, and the significance of his message for today’s world.

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.

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.

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.

Adéntrate en un mundo donde las enseñanzas eternas de Jesús cobran vida con "Aventuras en las Escrituras para Niños: Explorando las enseñanzas de Jesús a través de sus parábolas". Este cautivador libro presenta los misterios, moralejas y mensajes de aliento de las parábolas más famosas de Jesús, diseñadas para ser educativas, emocionantes y relevantes para las mentes jóvenes. Cada parábola se explica de manera clara y accesible, haciendo que las profundas enseñanzas de Jesús se adapten a la comprensión de los niños, brindándoles herramientas para aplicar estas lecciones en sus vidas diarias.

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.

In his decades as a teacher and an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has often shared remarkable insights gleaned from his study of the New Testament. Our Day Star Rising compiles these insights: those about the history and context of the New Testament as well as teachings from the New Testament, wherein he uses its verses to cast new light on various doctrinal themes.

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.

Embark on a captivating journey through the mystical world of magic sigils with "Magic Sigils for Beginners." This comprehensive guide unveils the ancient art of sigil creation, offering a rich tapestry of historical insights, practical applications, and modern adaptations.

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.

Como el sexto libro de la querida serie "Aventuras en las Escrituras para Niños," esta obra lleva a los jóvenes lectores en un recorrido único por la vida de Jesucristo. Desde su nacimiento milagroso en Belén hasta sus enseñanzas, milagros y sacrificio en la cruz, cada capítulo está diseñado para captar la atención de los niños. A través de relatos bíblicos, actividades y preguntas reflexivas, aprenderán no solo sobre los eventos de su vida, sino también sobre el amor y la compasión que guiaron cada acción de Jesús.

Conoce a Adán, quien caminó con Dios en el Edén; a Noé, quien construyó un arca para salvar a su familia; a Abraham, quien confió en las promesas de Dios incluso en circunstancias imposibles; y a Moisés, quien lideró a su pueblo hacia la libertad armado solo con su fe. Observa a David enfrentarse a un gigante con una simple honda y una piedra, y a Daniel desafiar a un imperio desde un foso de leones. Cada historia está llena de lecciones atemporales que inspiran y resuenan en los corazones jóvenes.

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 Virgin Mary's part in history doesn't begin and end with her yes to God. Popular Catholic author Mike Aquilina points out that Mary is at the center of history from creation to the end of time and everywhere in between. In History's Queen, you'll learn about the many ways the mother of humanity has left her mark on the great events of time, not only as we see them in the Bible, but also in pivotal events such as Fatima, the battle of Lepanto, and the plague.