Practical Religion

Did you know soap can burn? It can, my pretties. It can and it does. Fortunately, it cleans up so easily! But yes, the house didn’t smell as “wonderful” as it did “wonder what that smell is” for a couple of weeks. In good news, I found out I can literally leave my crockpot turned on low for weeks without it catching fire, so that’s a handy fact to know. Part how-to, part memoir, My Life as a Kitchen Witch was a surprise hit for fiction writer Red Tash.

The Gospel is primarily about God. Part of the glory of the New Testament is that it explains the Gospel to us in terms of the glorious work of the three persons of the Trinity. Yet many can miss the rich Trinitarian backdrop of the New Testament because they are not looking for it. Knowing the Trinity shows that knowing God is knowing him as Triune and that to know him is to love him. Each section leads listeners to meditate on God’s work and how they relate to him in light of passages of Scripture that appeal to all three divine persons.

James' practical approach to Christian living makes his discussion of complex, spiritual issues both easy to understand, and easy to implement in one's life.

It is a scary thing for anyone to know that an act may be final and fatal, but still commit it willfully. For anyone to know that a sin could lead him to death, and still commit it, that person is idiotic or suicidal! This book can help you reconsider the gravity of sin in order to make progress in the path of sanctification that Christ, by his death on the cross, acquired for you.

A New Generation Church is a church with attendees whose average age is at least as young as the average age of the community in which the church exists. Any church can become a New Generation Church that reaches and continues to reach the next generation. Written for both church leaders and members, For a New Generation presents practical strategies that lay a foundation for a church to thrive for generations to come. It is based on the assumption that accepting the status quo is the greatest threat to your church’s core mission and, perhaps, to the survival of your church.

Dr. Glenville Ashby’s Finding Mother: Lessons in Spirituality - East and West is a refreshing work that delves into topical issues surrounding spirituality. Reincarnation, fire ceremonies, death meditation, sex, and spiritual healing are just few of the intriguing subjects discussed. Moreover, Dr. Ashby explores the goddess concept in Eastern and Western religious traditions and offers a series of exercises toward self-awareness.

This is not your typical book on worship. It's fun, funny, and applicable, regardless of whether you can carry a tune in a bucket. iPods, Valentine's Day cards, and many other real-life examples will help you understand what God is looking for, and 10 easy tips will show you how to give it to him. The result will be a deep and rich experience you will savor all your life.

Healed by the Grace of God is a practical guide of how to open up to the true power of God's healing grace: a must-listen for all who seek healing or wish to lead happier, holier, and more peace-filled lives. It starts with the basics of life and the Catholic faith and builds on this with processes and suggestions that are sure to inspire and bring hope to the hopeless. It affirms that God is truly alive and that his saving power and mercy are open to all who seek them, right now.

De la misma manera que nos protegemos contra intrusos usando candados y murallas alrededor de nuestros hogares, existen también influencias psíquicas negativas contra las que necesitamos tomar medidas para que no nos invadan mental y espiritualmente. El propósito de este libro no es crear paranoia de que estamos constantemente asediados por espíritus malignos, sino entender lo que son y cómo podemos asegurarnos de que no entren a nuestra psiquis

While working in a particularly toxic environment, Karlyn Borysenko came to this liberating realization: She couldn't control other people, but she could control herself, her perspective, and her actions. Now an organizational psychologist, consultant, and executive coach, Borysenko tells us how to bridge the gap between where we are now and what will bring us the most professional success and happiness. We must achieve self-mastery - by accepting responsibility for our actions, understanding our innate work style, and discerning when and how to push outside our comfort zone.

Outreach to those who struggle with same-sex attraction is severely lacking in most churches. As a result, most Christians learn more about homosexuality from movies, the internet, television, and so-called diversity training than they learn in their own congregations. Many people who struggle with same-sex attraction are torn by the debate while yearning to hear the redemptive truth of the Bible and be touched by the unyielding love of Christ. Author Bill Campbell believes that Christians can have a significant positive influence on how the larger culture frames the issue of same-sex attraction. He combines twenty years of study with current surveys and research by national leaders of ministries to homosexuals.

Discover how to declutter your mind, reduce stress, and embrace the present moment.

Have you grown weary in your assignment? Do you feel dull in the spirit and need refreshing? Author Kimberly Moses will mentor and impart into your life as you listen to "The Weary Prophet: Providing Practical Steps For Restoration." She is a prophetic voice that the Lord Jesus has used to pour into thousands of prophets. As you listen to this book, you will gain clarity about why the devil hates prophets.

Are you interested in living a less stressful, happier life? If so, you’ve come to the right place. You may have tried meditation before but have struggled to stick to a routine and daily habit and quickly gave up. Or you may have always struggled to find time to fit meditation into your busy lifestyle. With this book, you will learn that you can do this anywhere! You can fit moments of mindfulness and meditation into any minute of your day.

Welcome to the fascinating world of connecting with the divine, through conscious connecting with angel numbers and divine signs, and your spirit guides. This book will take you on a journey of self-discovery and awakening, guiding you towards a deeper understanding of the messages and symbols that the angels use to communicate with us. Have you ever experienced synchronicities that seem too coincidental to ignore? Have you felt the presence of something greater than yourself, but struggled to understand its meaning?

Whether you're looking to reduce stress, overcome anxiety, or simply live a more fulfilling life, this audiobook is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of Zen philosophy and meditation. With expert guidance and practical exercises, you'll learn how to develop a more profound sense of self-awareness, connect with your inner wisdom, and discover the beauty and simplicity of the present moment.

A Mother's life is often encumbered with numerous daily activities besides the responsibility of caring for and raising her children to be responsible adults and fulfilling her own God given assignments. It is a great asset to any mother when she resigns to the fact that she cannot navigate life's journey all by herself. This place of humble strength enables her to embrace the better and sure way to live victoriously and fulfil her destiny and assignment with no regrets; that is, living from the presence of God; abiding in the secret place of the most high.

Achieving enlightenment is probably the most important objective you can strive for, not only to increase your own level of happiness and well-being but to help all of humanity and the planet as well. Through meditation we can change our level of consciousness, which helps us produce new innovative ideas to guide us in creating a better, more sustainable world. The author challenges you to join him in this endeavor.

As your children grow, will their faith grow too? As both stories and statistics attest, the number of evangelical children who abandon Christianity in adulthood is staggering. To see effective change, parents cannot leave their child’s faith to chance. Rather, families must start nurturing faith early - you cannot start once your child is grown, you must start at home. Strengthening family and home life is the best way to encourage your children to maintain a lifelong faith. It Starts at Home upholds marriage and family as the proving ground for lasting success.

We are now in a season where it has become popular to use the “coined” phrase Marketplace Ministry. But many believers still aren’t quite sure what marketplace ministry is and isn’t. While everyone is called to the great commission, there is a unique group of Kingdom Believers who fit into a broad yet very specific category that includes: SoloPreneurs, entrepreneurs, serial business developers, music and arts professionals, and more.