Modern Spirituality

Whether it’s rose quartz for love or a tiger’s eye for protection, Salem-based intuitives Sandra Wright and Leanne Marrama show you how to put the power of these simple ancient tools to work in your daily life, to improve your relationships, achieve success, increase health, honor those who have passed, promote self-love and -care, and make magic happen - from the garden to the office and everywhere in between.

In the Yoruba religion, the seven powerful orisha are thought to bring about miracles and change a person’s life. They can help you cross the divide between the natural and spiritual dimensions. There are also rituals for fertility and prosperity, such as instructions for a sacred bath. But the author does not stop there. It is explained how the orisha can be manifested within the body in multiple ways: how you walk and talk, by appreciating your body, in how you sleep, by being mindful of what you say about yourself, and by making an effort with your appearances.

Are you ready for a transformation? Embrace 12 qualities that will help you to experience amazing results in every area of your life. This well crafted book is motivational, inspirational, and interactive. God’s love for you will shine through the testimonies of both biblical and modern day women who exemplify the traits of a “virtuous woman”. This practical, spirit-filled book demonstrates how women can grow in their faith and experience results like they have never seen before. Each chapter ends with a powerful prayer and reflection for you to take action!

The Roman Catholic tradition in Christianity is breathtaking, complex, and rich in insight about what it means to follow God. But what does it look like to claim this tradition as one's own? And how does this intersect with the reality of our daily and personal lives? In this volume, theologian Matthew Levering addresses the heart of these questions. Bringing together personal memoir and theology, he reflects on why he identifies as Roman Catholic, and considers how this tradition addresses what it means to follow and participate in the life of the Triune God as a finite creature.

In the 1970s, many campus radicals raised in Christian homes brought neo-Marxist ideas from college back to church with them. At first, figures like Jim Wallis, Ron Sider, and Richard Mouw made great gains for their progressive evangelical cause. But, after the defeat of Jimmy Carter, the religious right stole the headlines. Today, a new crop of mainstream evangelicals has taken up the cause of the New Left, whether they know it or not.

The late nineteenth century was an age of grand ideas and great expectations fueled by rapid scientific and technological innovation. In Europe, the ancient authority of church and crown was overthrown for the volatile gambles of democracy and the capitalist market. If it was an age that claimed to liberate women, slaves, and serfs, it also harnessed children to its factories and subjected entire peoples to its empires. Amid this tumult, another sea change was underway: the religious revolution. In The Religious Revolution, Dominic Green charts this profound cultural and political shift.

Discover a wellspring of Celtic magic that is vibrantly contemporary yet draws heavily on ancient and mythological texts. Weaving together practices and lore gleaned from Irish, British, Scottish, and Continental Celtic traditions, this book guides you through rituals and deity work that you can apply to healing, empowerment, protection, social justice, and more.

Budismo moderno nos revela cómo aplicar todos los aspectos del budismo, desde los más básicos hasta los más avanzados, para solucionar nuestros problemas y lograr una paz interior y felicidad más profundas. Este manual para la práctica diaria es una fuente inagotable de inspiración y nos ofrece soluciones desde la perspectiva budista a los problemas que se nos presentan en la vida. Asimismo, anima a los practicantes de cualquier creencia a profundizar en la comprensión y práctica del camino espiritual.

Rich in detail derived from the author's fieldwork and the anthropological literature, this work paints a picture of possession as one of the usually positive and most widespread of human religious experiences. It also details the ritual of exorcism, which is applied when things go wrong.

The flame of Mother Earth's cauldron has gone out as the climate crisis and resulting social chaos have gotten worse. But, it's not too late. Rev. Wendy Van Allen confronts this problem and its origins, focusing on the spiritual disconnect we have between ourselves and our natural world. With the help of ten other voices from diverse, nature-centered practices, she helps you discover your spiritual center, build better recognition of humanity's interdependence with itself and other species, and live in harmony with the environment.

Have you ever wanted to understand the sophisticated belief systems of ancient religions? Have you always been intrigued by the intricate mythologies of Greece and Rome? Were you compelled toward the mysterious and spiritual nature of the universe but did not know how to access it? If so, then you've found the right audiobook! You can learn about the history and diversity of Paganism and how Paganism exists today.

A wise, witchy, and welcoming guide to living life magically. Mya Spalter has spent years among candles, herbs, cats, and spells as an employee at New York City’s oldest occult shop, Enchantments. She will introduce you to some mystical concepts you can use to build spells and rituals that resonate with your own personal style.

Modern Witchcraft and Magic for Beginners will help you learn the joys of modern witchcraft, and it will teach you how all the information you need to know to get started on your own craft. You’ll learn how you can empower yourself to create magic using tools that seem ordinary. Magic has long been a mystery, and too few sources compile the history and craft of magic into one book. Thus, this book seeks to illuminate many of the secrets that have long been kept about witchcraft because witchcraft should be accessible to everyone!

موسوعة جديدة للعقاد، واستكمال لسلسلة العبقريات. حياة المسيح، كتاب تاريخي صِيغ بلغة فلسفية، يرسم ملامح ما قبل ميلاد المسيح؛ الحياة السياسية والاجتماعية في بيت المقدس، وكيف كانت المذاهب والطوائف الدينية حينها.

Two thousand years ago, 967 Jewish men, women, and children reportedly took their own lives rather than surrender to the Roman army. This dramatic event, which took place on top of Masada, a barren and windswept mountain overlooking the Dead Sea, spawned a powerful story of Jewish resistance that came to symbolize the embattled modern State of Israel. Jodi Magness, an archaeologist who has excavated at Masada, explains what happened there, how we know it, and how recent developments might change understandings of the story.

From Catholic schoolgirl to punk rocker to emergent church planter, Angela Doll Carlson traveled a spiritual path that in many ways mirrors that of a whole generation. She takes us with her on a deep and revealing exploration of the forces that drove her toward Orthodoxy and the challenges that long kept her from fully entering in.

A controversial examination of the influence and presence of the Norse god Odin in contemporary history and culture.

This charming audiobook will greatly enhance your every day with rites, secrets, and Wiccan wisdom from author Mandi See. Longtime Wiccan Mandi See shows how the path of Wicca can be customized to suit your lifestyle.

A sweary, edgy guide to magic spells that cuts out the woo-woo in favor of the yasss queen. With simple spells for all occasions, Nina Kahn's The Joy of Hex introduces Generation Z to the delights of witchcraft, without having to invest in a cauldron or wear a pointy hat. The perfect audiobook for #witchesofinstagram and a fun introduction to a popular subject.

Trendy new missions strategies are a dime a dozen, promising missionaries monumental results in record time. These strategies report explosive movements of people turning to Christ, but their claims are often dubious and they do little to ensure the health of believers or churches that remain. How can churches and missionaries address the urgent need to reach unreached people without falling for quick fixes?