Learning Religion

Max Ehrmann gained world fame with his poem Desiderata written in 1927. Many volumes of poetry and numerous plays followed, including three with spiritual themes: "Jesus: A Passion Play", "David and Bathsheba", and "The Wife of Marobius". Ehrmann was not a Christian, but this reinterpretation in verse of The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach, better known as the book of Ecclesiastes from the Bible, was done with a deep respect for the philosophical wisdom contained in the original Greek manuscript.

Home schooling will not be easy, but nothing truly worth doing is ever easy. If teaching your children what they need to become exceptional adults both academically and morally was easy then they would still be able to do that in public schools. The public school system is failing because they look at your child as a body that fills a seat which is worth a certain amount of money to the school system and as a mind to conduct social experimentation on.

This book features many of Gulen's ideas that have guided this extraordinary venture since its inception. They have inspired millions of ordinary people to do what they normally might never consider doing: helping people they don't know for the sole purpose of earning the pleasure of God by helping a fellow human being.

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.

C. S. Lewis may be most famous for his fiction, including children's books like the Chronicles of Narnia series. But in his 1952 book Mere Christianity - originally printed as three separate pamphlets in 1942, 1943, and 1944 - this eclectic and learned man documents his complex journey from atheism to faith.

Each tale in The Just Like Jonah Wail Tales Workbook is about a modern Jonah who learns the hard way there is a price to pay when you disobey. The audiobook teaches youths the importance of surrendering their lives to God and doing what he says. Listeners also learn: Power should be used to serve, fear is sin, we shouldn’t ever give up or compare ourselves to others, the importance of respecting authority, and more.

Bailey Lynn had her life perfectly planned. She thought she was on the path that God had preordained for her. But when her life took an unexpected turn, Bailey was left to question God’s ability to dictate her life. With shattered dreams surrounding her, Bailey found herself looking for answers to where she should go from here.

If your list of "I should be a mom who..." feels endless, this book is for you. Many moms feel the pressure and guilt that comes from chasing perfection. The drive for perfection has a significant effect on the relationships moms are trying to nurture in their homes. Amy Rienow offers encouragement and hope to build healthy relationships and feel joy. She writes like a friend reminding moms to embrace each day to make a real heart-connection with their children.

When you let God take the driver's seat on life's journey, you're in for an incredible adventure. When my daughter, Brandy, and I embarked on a business venture with God, I experienced remarkable "coincidences". We came to refer to them as "God stories". This book is the result of those stories.

This audiobook is intended to help people in recovery work the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous through inspiration taken from the Bible. For each of the 12 steps, the audiobook presents daily step work exercises based on a verse from the Five Books of Moses (The Pentateuch or Torah). Over 30 days, the listener will work through all 12 steps, guided by texts from the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Unlocking the Fruit of the Spirit contains nine sections, one for each of the nine fruit. In this audiobook the realization that all nine fruit build upon each other will be discovered and how to ask for the fruit of the Spirit will also be unveiled. Also, you will see the importance of knowing that God’s Holy Spirit grows the fruit of the Spirit in believers when they read and study the Bible. Each section of Unlocking the Fruit of the Spirit has application questions for review and for Bible study groups.

Ein erfolgreicher TV-Moderator und Familienmensch und ein Benediktinermönch unterhalten sich über die großen Fragen des Lebens...

In the natural world, the process of appropriating a place for ones own use involves planning, organization, and strategies for implementation. Getting to know the people, language, and culture is a valuable asset for effective communication. Possibly the greatest need in succeeding is the provision of a leader to act or speak on behalf of the new government. A person who is knowledgeable of the government and loyal to its king would be an ideal candidate. The key here seems to be an acknowledgment of and commitment to the process.

We all want to be happy and live with a sense of purpose and victory, but we all keep coming up short. It is easy to say you're going to live a life that pleases God, but it is harder to actually do it, and our failures often make us feel unworthy and unable. In Grace Is More than Enough, Mylon Avery helps clear a path for living a victorious life that pleases God even when life's not perfect and neither are you.

This theory is designed to be specific to your body. Your trauma. And move you in the direction of your freedom. As a synthesis of yoga, tai chi, and exercise physiology, this theory of body integration acts as paradigm of mindfulness endeavoring toward enhancing your emotional resilience toward being more heartful. A shift in your relationship with your body. It’s about learning to love the body you’re in, and listening to the wisdom the body is offering you to shift into a healthier, more fit, more integrated way of living.

Have you ever woken up with the feeling that a dream you just had contained an important message? For the life of you, however, you just can't wrap your mind around what it could possibly be. First off you should know that if you come out of a dream with a nagging feeling that you just missed out on some valuable communication, you're probably not wrong. But how are you supposed to make sense of these things? Is there an expert you can consult to help you decode these unconscious visions?

Der Religionswissenschaftler Dr. Alexander Poraj spricht in diesem Interviewhörbuch über zwei große Themenbereiche. Zum einen geht es um die Frage: "Was ist Achtsamkeit und worin unterscheidet sie sich von Glaube, Religion und Spiritualität?" und zum anderen um die Frage, ob ein achtsames Leben uns in Zeiten von Schicksalsschlägen helfen kann? Natürlich ist es schwierig, über Achtsamkeit zu reden oder sie zu erklären. Dennoch versucht Dr. Poraj im Gespräch mit Andreas Gregori einen tieferen Einblick in das Wesen der Achtsamkeit zu geben.

Embark on an adventurous journey by learning how to read through your favorite Bible stories.Spend time with Jesus, follow the wise men as they witness his birth, help Peter walk on water, and more! Give your child the gift of faith by teaching them to read with Learning to Read: New Testament Stories! For more insight and help on teaching your child to learn how to read, the companion activity book, Learning to Read: New Testament Stories Study Guide, provides useful practice activities and exercises for each story.

Wer bist du wirklich? Was ist deine Lebensaufgabe? Wie schaffst du es, Frieden, Erfüllung und innere Heilung zu finden? Geht es um die Harmonie mit sich selbst und dem ganzen Universum, stoßen sowohl zeitgenössische Selbstoptimierungsprogramme als auch therapeutische Verfahren an ihre Grenzen. Heilrituale, Trance und Seelenarbeit der Schamanen sind traditionelle Mittel, die es erlauben, in die Ganzheit zu kommen. Für die Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) hat der Schamanismus bei psychischen und psychosomatischen Erkrankungen die gleiche Bedeutung wie die westliche Schulmedizin.

More than 2,000 years have passed since a man named Jesus walked the Earth, and these questions still persist: Did he really exist? Did he rise from death? Was he the son of God? Through years of research and sojourning throughout the Middle East, Stewart delivers shocking revelations that will certainly cause you to question your current beliefs regarding Jesus’ life, family, crucifixion, and resurrection.