International Religions

Although he holds a doctorate in depression, author Greg L. Russ chose to create this audiobook from a patient's point of view. Having suffered five clinical bouts, Russ offers a graphic look inside the dark abyss while chronicling the insights he learned when his depression intersected God's mercy. The audiobook extends an invitation to families, friends, churches, and their pastors to become part of the comforting process.

People with bad feelings and feeling-directed behavior - anger, fear, worry, depression - usually are given a psychiatric label. Initially, I was comfortable with that approach, but I have come to realize that people must be evaluated based on a proper understanding of the Bible. When that happens, the whole person (thinking, wanting, and doing) will be considered - not just outward behavior and feelings.

The foundation of the Christian faith is built on Jesus Christ and his word to us, the Holy Bible. This Biblical Foundation Series includes elementary principles every Christian needs to help lay a strong spiritual foundation in his or her life. In this fifth Biblical Foundation book, we discover that it is grace that motivates God to offer us salvation even though we did not earn it. In fact, we cannot earn it; it is a gift. Our salvation comes as a gift of God’s grace, and it can be accessed by our response of faith. God’s grace is present in our lives to save us.

Do we need the rules of religion in order to be good people? The German philosopher Immanuel Kant tackles this question in his 1793 text Religion Within the Boundaries of Mere Reason. More than 200 years later, it is still a key text in the shaping of Western religious thought, as well as Kant's most direct discussion of religious themes. Kant tries to look at religious practices in relation to the Enlightenment movement and its firmly held beliefs in the power of reason and personal liberty.

God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people, and that is what The Story is all about: the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, and redemption, this dramatized audio download of Chapter 29—Paul's Mission from The Story, NIV sweeps you into the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible.

Blending physics with metaphysics, this audiobook explains what spirituality is. It describes the creator's purpose and answers many of life's bigger questions, such as: Who are we? Why are we here? What is our purpose? It also gives us some ways of tracking our spirituality, provides insight into what is blocking our progress, and provides numerous ways to accelerate our advancement towards spirituality.

En la actualidad, muchos cristianos no tienen un entendimiento adecuado del NUEVO PACTO. No comprenden correctamente lo que Jesús hizo por ellos con su muerte, sepultura y resurrección. No entienden que Él lo hizo TODO—y nada que ellos hagan podría mejorar lo que Jesús ya hizo.

As true believers, we must rejoice in the midst of persecution. When pressures of life are on, look beyond your present predicament to the glories of Heaven. The thought of the future life with its joy, gives hope and helps to make the trials of the present seem light and transient. From Genesis to Revelation, from Earth’s greatest tragedy to Earth’s greatest triumph, the dramatic story of man’s lowest depths and God’s highest heights can be couched in just 25 beautiful words...Soar In God's Revelations - The Elevation That Lifts!

No name has been more popular, more loved, or more controversial than Jesus Christ. And yet there's a tension between his legacy as the world's greatest, most popular hero and the reality that even pastors and churches violate his teachings on a daily basis. For this reason, an individual must hear from Jesus for himself and then determine his or her beliefs. Is Jesus truly who he said he was? In this book, it's time to meet the one who claims to be our savior...and make that determination for yourself.

One of the most fascinating talks by Osho on meditation. We gain a deeper understanding and an actual experience about meditation by listening to this talk which brings us into a space of meditation. "Meditation is the very center of my whole effort. It is the very womb out of which you are going to be re-born. But it is very difficult to verbalize it. To say something about meditation is a contradiction in terms. It is something which you can have, which you can be, but by its very nature you cannot say what it is."

There was a time when hypnosis was a recognized door towards meditation. In the Middle Ages hypnosis was condemned alongside witchcraft. That condemnation still lingers on. Osho speaks here about hypnosis as a very helpful tool to enter into meditation.

In Where Is the Water?, Diana shares when she felt abandoned by God. In a spiritually dry season, she cried out, "Where is the water?" and God answered. In her unique and easy narrative style, Diana shares about ordinary days in her life that became extraordinary spiritual experiences - once she listened to God's voice. In Where Is the Water?, Diana invites you to train yourself to open your ears to hear God’s voice and lift up your eyes to see his presence in your everyday life.

What could be more frightening than Judgement Day? The author of "King Solomon’s Conclusion" is back to reveal the link between this life and the next. Why will that moment where all of humanity stands before God; that moment of terror for some epic celebration for others? When this life ends, the real show begins. So get your popcorn ready because the truth shall set you free!

Worship is an encounter with God - a life-changing experience. A great deal of confusion exists in Christendom as to just what constitutes worship. This audiobook guides Christians, worship leaders, and pastors to root their corporate worship in unchanging scriptural principles rather than divisive trends.

A life without encouragement is a life that will be easily limited in the journey of upliftment. If encouragement is missing, discouragement can cheaply endanger advancement. In the pursuit of progress in life, encouragement is a catalyst for advancement. Encouragement empowers destiny not to give but rather to push higher, keep going, and rise up. It is a spirit lifter and energy booster, and the presence, as well as the absence of it, surely makes great difference.

Do you desire to no longer be alone? Do you yearn for understanding and hope? Do you wish for a closer walk with Jesus? When a relationship ends, whether through divorce or death, it leaves us with heartache and sadness. Fear of loneliness overwhelms our soul. Anger at God consumes us. We are suddenly thrust into unknown territory, lost and bewildered. In 30 Days: A Devotional Memoir author D. M. Webb shares her three-year spiritual journey through this collection of 30 devotions.

The way to grieve God’s way is to model how Jesus grieved. The Bible teaches that Jesus grieved appropriately, properly, and with an eternal perspective. His grief was uncomplicated and forward-looking. Jesus’ motivation for all of life was pleasing His Father which influenced His perspective and response to the death of Lazarus, the fall of Jerusalem, and His own death. He knew and applied the principle of gain through loss.

Apotheosis: The Journey to God is the foundational doctrine for illuminism, the religion of the new age. Apotheosis is a truthful exposition on the condition of mankind and offers the road of illumination, with an ultimate goal of apotheosis as the answer. Proven scientific and spiritual concepts are discussed as being the guidelines of this new religion.

As a former pastor, Richard Christenson has had the opportunity to address numerous congregations and men's ministry groups throughout the Northwestern United States, and his observations from these experiences are alarming. He found that comprehensive discipleship training that address the spiritual formation and mission involvement requirement of Christ's followers has been replaced by "felt needs" driven programming and religious education classes. The result is, local churches are becoming increasingly ingrown and are comprised of consumers and spectators.

Although it is nearly 1,500 years old, The Rule of St. Benedict remains one of the most influential texts in the Western monastic movement. It offers a unique insight into the early development of Christian monasticism as monks secluded themselves from the world to fulfil religious vows. For believers, it continues to offer guidance about incorporating meditation and prayer into devotions, the quiet times of reflection when the focus is on God, through prayer or Bible study.