Learning Religion

"How many hours did you meditate?" the monk asks Gustav. "Five hours. I am finding meditation boring," he confesses. "Accept, accept," the monk tells him. I can't believe he shared this with the teacher. It makes me smile. I appreciate his honesty. I am slightly jealous because I don't think I would ever have the audacity to confess something like that. At the same time, I don't find the mediation practice boring. In fact, I find it anything but boring.

If you have ever desired to become a more attentive, compassionate, and liberated human being...now is the time. In this book you will learn to overcome your ego-centric mind patterns, and discover the path to finding your true self. You will develop a practice of mindful driving in the current moment with dynamic awareness, and reveal the truth of your higher self.

Nearly a decade in the making, this unique compendium summarizes dozens of core Chabad teachings that explain and inspire Jewish faith and observance. Drawn from the vast body of works of the Rebbes of Chabad, it will engage, educate, and inspire readers from all backgrounds. A concise bottom-line, plus an extensive list of follow up references round out this encyclopedic collection that can be read in minutes, yet inspire for a lifetime.

Have you ever longed to explore the depths of your True Self - to touch the Eternal? This is your chance to learn the Way. The ability to do, to act in the Now and not fall into fear, doubt, or other self-limiting states is the same as the power to live in the perfectly present moment. What unseen forces are working within us to keep us from realizing a relationship with our own secret heart?

Education of the Soul is a comprehensive program that distills the fundamental concepts that form the core of the invisible spiritual curriculum. This unparalleled collection of wisdom can be understood at many levels, making it suitable for beginners and long-time students. With each listening, the student encounters a deeper layer of meaning.

We all seek the same thing, to know the truth of ourselves, the depths of a love not yet sounded, and the heights to which our own thoughts can carry us. We seek a freedom unbounded, the fearlessness of immortality, the touch of the Divine. This is a special kind of wisdom that few will ever find. But you can realize these gifts and more, providing you have reached the point in your spiritual development where you understand that your life cannot possibly be any richer, deeper, freer than you are.

Learn to see the higher gift hidden in every moment. The divine life, and the possibility of your connection to it, already lives within you; all that is missing is how to align yourself with all that you are intended to be. The good news is that every event you meet is intended to help you do just that, providing you know how to use it. In these powerful talks, best-selling self-realization author Guy Finley helps you discover how to use each moment to connect to your divine essence.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is having a profound impact on individuals, businesses, and governments, but what is required to get ahead and stay ahead of the AI curve is not well-understood. AI Supremacy is a comprehensive guide to AI’s impact on a societal and global level and provides a vision for how AI and machine learning will likely influence the way business is done, societies function, and governments interact in the future.

From Biola president Barry Corey comes the perfect guide to making the college years count. It touches on everything from college romances to making friends, from getting sleep to embracing boredom, from your inner life to your social life. Barry Corey gives you wisdom that rings true but is rarely passed on. He serves up tips for survival, virtues to embrace, ideas to think about, and habits to cultivate for an enjoyable and flourishing journey through college. After all, you will remember your college experience for the rest of your life. Make the most of it.

A 15-year-old boy is walking through a swirling fog on his way to school when a voice calls out, "Come here. We need to talk." Out of the mist emerges an old man with a white beard. He is a fantastic figure, as wizardly as Merlin, as wise as Socrates, as peaceful as Buddha. Whoever he is, the old man has appeared on that very day to change the boy's life. "You are old enough to learn about things," he says mysteriously. "And who is going to teach you but me?" The old man gives the boy four days of "soul training", a time of riddles, tricks, parables, and incredible twists.

In today’s fast-paced digital world, I know how it feels like to be sad, lost, or sometimes even depressed. Anxieties of how you’re never good enough creeps in. I want you to know that it’s all normal and that out of the ashes, you shall rise and become stronger than ever. I’ve created Self Help Bible bundle to help people like you and me who have been struggling with these same issues for years.

The call of God to be a pastor is exciting and can be fulfilling in your life.You will see God use you in miraculous ways to reach people and to impact your community. To be effective, however, you must learn to be strategic. You need a plan. You need wisdom. You need people and resources. Your vision is big, but your energy is limited. Whether you are a pastor of a church or have the desire to be a pastor one day, you need to take time to gain insight in to how to be a strategic pastor, not just a passionate pastor.

Author and motivational speaker Stuart K Robinson shares his “New Rules of Thinking” to examine the futility of trying to alter the system, your boss, your significant other, or your life when the most powerful and painless way to effect change is to adjust your beliefs, your blueprint, your actions... yourself. Outlining the fundamental modes of thinking that will empower any person to overcome the boundaries that limit possibility, It All Begins With "I” frees the listener from the non-productive thoughts and behaviors that actually create obstacles.

In The Serpent Fire, Raymond A. Bernard, PhD, explains the ins and outs of kundalini, with an eye towards its many rejuvenating benefits for modern men and women.

This book proposes that the ability to recognize and respond to the differences between what we "see" and others "see" is the key reason for individuals, groups, and organizations to succeed or to fail. How we perceive differences and respond to them changes the way our brain develops and how our systems are designed.

Inklings on Philosophy and Worldview will show teens practical ways to filter out the wrong messages and focus on what is real. Using teachings from highly respected, loved, and well-known writers, teacher Matthew Dominguez will show teens the power of story as he guides them through a study of world religions, philosophies, and worldview, and gives them a firm foundation to stand on as they prepare to face the world.

This book is an invitation to learn God's voice from the scriptures and then recognize it everywhere in daily life. Author Liz Ditty uses biblical teaching and relatable examples, reinforced with reflective exercises at the end of each chapter, to open listeners' ears and hearts to what God is telling them.

Are you a Christian who finds themselves trapped between two worlds? Are you trying to serve the Lord on the one hand yet finding yourself struggling with mental health challenges on the other? Do you find yourself hiding behind an outward mask of pretending everything is great but inwardly constantly fighting to stay out of a dark place mentally? If so, this book is for you.

Adoption is a tangible way for families to live out their faith in God and fight injustice. But is a heart to serve enough to help these families overcome the challenges they will face? After more than fourteen years of working in the orphan care and adoption advocacy world, author Karen Springs set out on a road trip across the US to explore what happens after adoptive families bring their children home and real life begins.

What do you do when your marriage is over? What if, despite both being Christians and wanting to honor Christ with your marriage, you just cannot make it work? What if your Christian marriage story ends in divorce? That was where our story seemed to be ending. But God... A Marriage Testimony is our story of learning to love one another as husband and wife through God's heart: both the Biblical theology and practical application of such. This book is my reflection on our marital struggles and the revelations God gave in our season of breakthrough that changed everything.