Practical Religion

In this classic work on the spiritual life, Ralph Martin gives listeners the tools for entering more fully into a fruitful relationship with God. Prayer is a gift, not a burden. Through it, the Holy Spirit draws us into the trinity, satisfying the hunger for God that lies within every human heart.

You are a conscious universe that has become manifest in human form. The Path of Cosmic Consciousness is a practical guide that leads you step by step into one of the most exalted spiritual breakthroughs imaginable - the direct recognition of the universal nature of your being. This is a spiritual guidebook that offers instruction for practices and contemplations that will gradually free your mind from the constraints and limitations of our familiar perception or reality and gradually open you to a vision of the living cosmos.

Empaths are highly sensitive people who can “feel” what others are experiencing, even if the other person does not share information verbally. It’s a unique gift, but it can also be a torment. The world of an empath can be a roller coaster of emotions - from a revelation to anxiety, from feeling blessed to being overwhelmed and depressed. So how does one stop running away from this gift and instead turn it into a fulfilling blessing for yourself and the people around you?

All the people who have made an impact on history varied in many things, but they all had one thing in common - they worked hard. It is only true that "the heights by which great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight but while their companions slept, they kept toiling upwards into the sky." The Lord has given us work to do. He desires it accomplished. If we are to accomplish that work, we must put all that we are and all that we have into it.

Wicca is an Earth-centered religion that focuses on the life-giving and sustaining powers of nature. In this book, we are going to look at just what Wicca is, what its core beliefs are, and how you can start practicing Wicca. This extensive volume is meant to educate you and also to explain exactly what Wicca entails. I encourage you to keep an open mind, and also to explore as many resources as you can while you’re gathering the facts about these seeming mystic beliefs.

Nature is what gives us life—it is the source of all magic and power in the world. That is something that humans have understood since the beginning of time, and it is a constant among cultures around the world. However, the ways in which we celebrate it can vary wildly. Each of these celebrations is a ritual, a form of magic created by community and tradition. And while their differences can help us understand their various cultural identities, their similarities can create a bond that reaches across space and time.

Why is there so much suffering in the world? How should we deal with suffering in our own lives? The Saving Power of Suffering teaches the answers to these questions and more, showing Catholics how to transform trials into triumph. Suffering is not our enemy but a mechanism by which God is able to help us find, accept, and even use our trials for personal and spiritual growth. In this book, Father Jacob Powell discusses how to see suffering through God’s eyes and how to utilize the tools God gives us to remain fervent in the faith and steadfast in the storm.

This book is a scholarly yet practical edition of the I Ching both for beginners and seasoned practitioners. The special focus of this divination guide is upon leadership, self-leadership, and leading others. The central concern of the author is to help the reader understand the I Ching from a point of view of decision-making, and as an aid to decision-making. In this sense, the ‘oracle book’ becomes an effective guide for taking action, which can mean bold action, nonaction or retreat. The wisdom is to arrive at right action, in whatever form it has to be carried out.

When was the last time you had an honest, heartfelt, yet kind and productive conversation with someone about depression, mental illness, substance abuse, pornography, premarital sex, racism, divorce, abortion, LGBT issues, or politics? If you're tired of avoiding tough conversations, Challenging Conversations is the book you've been waiting for. With straightforward answers to some of the most challenging moral issues disrupting the church, this book will help you build your confidence using three simple steps to becoming a conversant Christian.

Scripture says "be anxious for nothing," yet most of us find ourselves increasingly worried and anxious. We're even worried about our level of anxiety! Integrating both the psychological and spiritual aspects of anxiety, therapist Jean Holthaus offers a research-driven, faith-informed approach to understanding why we experience anxiety and shows us how to effectively manage it by developing three essential skills: living in the present moment, suspending judgment, and believing ourselves to be competent and equipped by God.

Interuniversalism is a science-based mystical practice based upon direct experience. It is the purpose and the ultimate goal of this practice to raise our collective consciousness to heal humanity at every level, answer basic questions about creation, and help humanity walk the path to inner completion.

This comprehensive book, tailored for both the novice and the faithful, extends a hand to all touched by hardship. Whether you're grappling with physical ailments, mental distress, emotional turbulence, spiritual crises, or modern-day challenges, learn to pray and cry out to our Lord, who hears every plea. You will discover His boundless love and compassion, witness His mighty power, and feel His unwavering presence through the deepest trials.

Practical Chakra Healing. Revitalize your life in just a few weeks, even if you're tangled in the chaos of overwhelming emotions and stress! Are you yearning for inner peace but are constantly tormented by chaotic thoughts and feelings? You are not alone. Many adults are turning to more holistic and spiritual solutions like chakra healing to harmonize mind, body and spirit. Does Chakra healing have tangible results? Or is it just another trend passing through the self-improvement industry? Let's put your worries to rest.

Master your time and you’ll master your life! This is your opportunity to learn Islamic principles for effective time management in all areas of your life. Discover the transformative power of effective time management through the lens of Islamic teachings. "Time Mastery" offers a comprehensive guide to aligning your daily routines with spiritual fulfilment and productivity.

We all know that we are born with an innate, automatic ability to learn. You don't have to think about what to do; your body does it for you. This is a great thing and is the reason we can survive. But there are times when we want to train our minds for specific tasks and skills, or even just boost overall performance and make ourselves smarter. The natural way of learning is the easiest way to have success in almost anything that comes your way. However, if we want to take full advantage of our natural ability, learning how to train our minds can be incredibly helpful and empowering.

Pastor John Kilpatrick sounds a prophetic trumpet for believers to lay down their plans and programs that will never bring true revival. This is a call to return to the simplicity of the Gospel! Drawing on his experience hosting the Brownsville revival in Pensacola, Florida, from 1995 until 2000, Pastor Kilpatrick speaks from experience as he compels us to face the fact that comfortable, halfhearted self-help messages will never bring the revival we need.

Mother Mary emerges as Being of Light and Truth in this remarkable transmission received through Marietta Beregi—not only as a being of Wisdom but as a supremely practical mother, fully compassionate with human desires and foibles. Like a true Mother, she never leaves her human children. This volume demonstrates again and again her tender embrace. Moreover, she understands and offers meaningful insight into the three most important things about spiritual awakening: relationship, relationship, and relationship!

This book’s intention is to ignite and maintain the love within you and that you will find your true self in the process of working with the divine energy of the Akashic Records. Developing a connection to the Akashic Records requires both heart and spirit. I am going to use a common medium—language—to explain the process and the guidelines of connecting to this source.

Warrior Queens Rise Up! It's time for God's daughters to take back territory the enemy has stolen. For ages, women have been the glue that holds families and organizations together.

Just Lead! provides practical leadership help for women to develop skills to lead themselves and others with the character, confidence, and authenticity of a godly woman. The book shows what holds women back and then focuses on the skills women need to lead others effectively. Using this hands-on, practical resource will inspire women leaders in the church to use its ideas to gain strength and lead well.