Practical Religion

Annie Besant was a writer, lecturer, prominent Theosophist and women's rights activist of her time. She was a frequent contributor to various Theosophical publications of her day. This piece by her is a short lecture she gave in 1891, on the topic of Universal Brotherhood, altruism, and their importance to both, the Theosophy movement in general and members of the Theosophical Society, in particular.

Runes are an ancient method of divination that still remain popular and useful today. Many people find them intriguing, because of their unique history and specific means of divination. Unlike fortune telling, runes are used to delve into a person's subconscious, and explore their true desires. They can be a wonderful aid in meditational practice, gaining self-awareness, or just getting some more perspective on various situations in your life.

I remember first searching for truth in the nineties. My mind was captivated into the introductory Left Behind series of books, which were about the apocalypse and the Rapture. While fictitious, the grave thoughts stirred a deep desire in me to better understand Christianity and salvation. The next best-selling book that captured my mind was the book of Scientology. The book was intriguing into the deep study of engrams, which for me was a good crosswalk back into Christianity. My next natural outlook was into other Christian-denomination establishments, focuses, and teachings.

Chris and Jamie Johnson wrote A Little Book for a Bold Marriage on the firm belief that marriage is a gift from God, and is capable of providing enormous blessing and happiness. Creating and maintaining a strong, healthy marriage should be a top priority in our lives. This amazing, love-filled marriage is absolutely possible FOR YOU if you’re willing to work for it!

This is the most important book I have ever written or will ever write. There can be no greater need today than to disciple Christians one-on-one to obey Jesus Christ as Lord. The Great Commission is the fulfillment of the Great Commandment. To love is to obey, and to obey Jesus is to make disciples of all nations. Making disciples one-on-one is very simple, but it will cost you your life. Making disciples one-on-one is very powerful. You get to impart and teach Christians everything the Lord has commanded you. What a great advantage this is for new believers.

Research has proven that the greatest contributor to cell group success is the quality of coaching provided for cell group leaders. Many are serving in the position of a coach, but they don't fully understand what they are supposed to do in the position. Joel Comiskey addresses how to polish your skills as a coach with instructions on diagnosing problems in a cell group, how to lead coaching meetings, and what to do when visiting a cell group meeting. This book will prepare you to be a great cell group coach, one who mentors, supports, and guides cell group leaders into great ministry.

Life as a Christian is not immune to trials and tribulations; Scripture assures us of this reality. However, amidst life's challenges, we possess a profound opportunity to discover inner peace through our relationship with God. This book is a guide for Christians seeking to cultivate inner peace, irrespective of life's adversities.

When did you last feel stressed and anxious, worrying about a deadline or thinking about your never-ending to-do list? Today’s busy world requires everything to be done quickly, perfectly, and without complaint. This has led to increasing levels of stress and a worldwide burnout epidemic. Mindfulness is an age-old practice that has been gaining a following in recent years, as more and more people look for ways to combat stress.

Do you want to learn about the spiritual, psychic power of the Tarot? Have you heard of Tarot cards before, but you’re not sure where to start? Looking for a deeper insight into the inner workings of your own mind? This book breaks down the fundamentals, explaining tarot in a way that anyone can understand. With simple, easy-to-understand instructions, this book covers everything from the real meaning of tarot cards to the interconnection with astrology and numerology.

If you’ve always wanted to experience emotional and spiritual harmony but you feel like something is holding you back, then keep reading.... Do you finally want to say goodbye to feeling tired and in pain and discover something which works for you? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. You see, leaving a pain-free, happy and fulfilled life doesn’t have to be difficult. Even if you’ve tried medication, exercise, and everything else the doctor has prescribed, it can still be easier than you think.

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.

This book will explain to you the concept of mindfulness meditation. It will also explain the ways in which you can make mindfulness a way of your life. Most of us want peace in our lives but don’t want to pay the cost of slowing down. It is a misconception that a mindful life is a slow life, and this book will try to break it. It will also explain how cultivating mindfulness in everyday life is possible and practical.

The Dad Drift is a practical, easy-to-listen-to, faith-based resource for dads who want to become the dad they dreamed they would be. In a refreshingly honest and entertaining self-help guide, Mark LaMaster will help guide you through the seven seas of your fatherhood journey where you will learn how to navigate the seven most common distractions that have the potential to cause you to drift away from your fatherhood role.

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.

This book seeks to guide believers who wish to align crisis preparations with their faith, particularly in anticipation of the challenging times preceding the Second Coming of Christ. The book combines spiritual wisdom with practical steps to help listeners prepare to navigate the challenges foretold in biblical prophecies.

Gathered in this booklet is a sampling of the simplest but most effective pathways to connect with God in daily life. Most of the sections have been influenced by my retreat work with high school and college students, university faculty, and alumni. The rest of the booklet contains spiritual wisdom and advice that I have found holds universal appeal to all age groups seeking growth in the Christian life. All of it is intended as a means to draw you deeper into God’s love.

The Lord Jesus said, “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples.” In the heart of every believer, there is the yearning to bear much fruit, to bring many others to the Lord and to present those who are brought to him mature in Christ. Many believers are not bearing fruit as they should. They have therefore decided to be content with the fruit of Christian character. This ought not to be so. The Lord wants character, but he also wants people brought to him in large numbers and built up to be like him in every way.

The thought of many is that when a person is saved, God forgives him and wipes away all the consequences of his past sins - that he is free. His freedom is so complete that he has no responsibility to rightly terminate with the past and to carry out restitution to those he wronged then. This audiobook clearly examines that way of thinking in the light of the Scriptures and sets out the biblical message for those who have overcome and those who want to overcome.

God, as the Creator of man, has given every member of the human race a talent or talents with which to function in his universe. You have a talent! Every human being has a talent. Some human beings have many talents, but there is no human being without a talent.

I am burdened by the increasing numbers of believers who know the Lord very superficially. They do not love Him. They find the time spent in His presence uninteresting. Often they do not know what to say to Him. We believe that when believers, in an increasing number, begin to withdraw and spend time alone in God's presence, something will happen to them. They will know God and then they will seek Him more and more. They will serve Him from His presence and things will be different. They will make spiritual progress.