Spiritual Movements

Here is a perceptive evaluation of the new “emerging church” movement showing how we must not only interact with a fast-changing culture but also have our vision and practice of ministry shaped by biblical theology with Scripture as the norm.

Our goal as Christians is never simply to build our own tribe. Instead, we seek the peace and prosperity of the city or community in which we live through a gospel movement led by the Holy Spirit, a movement united by the gospel of Jesus Christ, a common mission to reach and serve others, and a commitment to be gracious and generous to those who disagree with you. In Serving a Movement, best-selling author and pastor Timothy Keller looks at the nature of the church’s mission and its relationship to the work of individual Christians in the world.

Have you’ve ever felt the desire to introduce your friends to Jesus, but you can’t get past the tension? This audiobook can help give you the tools to not only bridge the awkward gap, but also learn how to take the conversation to the next level. The practical steps in this audiobook will give you the confidence you need to engage with those who need to meet Jesus. Jesus engaged in a series of vibrant, crucial conversations with a range of people. You, too, can engage in honest, open, crucial conversations without being weird.

This remarkable essay (now in a small colored booklet) describes how John Wren-Lewis had a remarkable spiritual awakening without any expectation or effort. Reveals in a nutshell how he achieved what yogis and mystics spend a lifetime trying to achieve. Rational, clear, and devoid of any pretensions. First published in David Lane's Understanding Cults and Spiritual Movements Journal back in the mid-1980s, shortly after John had his mystical transformation.

Unlock the power of your dreams through symbolism, mysticism, and divination. Learn the science behind dreaming and uncover the physiological reasons that fuel this mysterious state. Explore various dream types and their unique characteristics. Decode the symbolic language of dreams, encompassing personal, collective, and archetypal meanings. Understand and interpret common dreamscapes and experiences. Master popular dream interpretation techniques, including Jungian analysis and Freud's psychoanalytic approach.

The central theme of the book is Kundalini, a mystical force said to reside at the base of the spine that can lead to profound spiritual transformation and enlightenment. Drunvalo explores this concept in the context of the Earth's Kundalini, which he believes is also awakening and evolving, leading to a profound transformation of our world.

The Gospel of Thomas has been a flame of enlightenment in the world for almost 2,000 years. Once, almost extinguished, it has returned to us in ways most have never imagined. Today, the Gospel of Thomas leads us both spiritually and psychologically. In this work we will delve deeply into the spiritual and psychological meaning and application of each verse. We will gain a profound understanding of our nature and we will see how Gnosticism has influenced the development of modern psychology, under the hand of Carl G. Jung.

Marks of a Movement calls us back to the disciple-making mandate of the church through the timeless wisdom of John Wesley and the Methodist movement. With a love for history and a passion for today's church, Winfield helps us reimagine church multiplication in a way that focuses on making and multiplying disciples for the twenty-first century. Winfield Bevins reminds us of the vital multiplication lessons from the Wesleyan movement, one of the greatest missional movements the world has ever known.

The God who created a good and perfect world, but whose world turned from him, has brought restoration through gift: The Father loved the world and gave the Son, and the Father and the Son pour out the gift of the Spirit into the hearts of humanity bringing about praise, hope, and new creation. Those who are united to the Son by his Spirit then find they have received the glorious gift of God's coming Kingdom. In other words, the Gospel is shaped by giving....

The Focolare Movement is a Gospel-based ecclesial movement of spiritual and social renewal, which aims at spreading the message of unity worldwide. Inspired by Jesus’ prayer to the Father, “May they all be one” (Jn 17:21), its goal is to promote brotherhood and to achieve a more united world. This is the story of how everything began: an extraordinary story of young people with a strong belief in God's love. The story begins during the Second World War and it is told by its principal protagonist: Chiara Lubich, the foundress of the Focolare Movement.

Experience true liberation by seeing your beauty, femininity, and freedom from heaven's point of view. Has Christianity kept women trapped in the Stone Age? In many ways, yes; but this is not by God's design. As society offers women opportunities to explore outer-space and govern nations, the church often stifles and limits them.

This audiobook is about a journey. You are invited to go on a mission with Jesus to help heal the world. This is what Jesus invited his original apprentices into. What if you gave your life to the mission like the first apprentices of Jesus did? What would change in your world? What would change in you? Do you want to find out? This audiobook has 40 one day sections - five readings per week for eight weeks. A big idea, question, and think about Jesus’ words are included at the end of each section.

This ‘New Thought’ primer originally published in 1903 is an introduction to the movement that revolutionized religion for millions of followers. Understanding the roots and learning from the movement’s founders and their life lessons is foundational for many of today’s thought leaders. The Law of Attraction and many other focal points of today’s best sellers are principles established in the new thought movement. This program highlights 44 separate brief chapters to provide easy reference to the authors’ insights and opinions on specific principles and events.

Cartea lui M. Scott Peck, medic psihiatru cu o îndelungată experienţă în psihoterapie, vorbeşte despre lucruri fundamentale legate de evoluţia actuală a umanităţii: gândire, conştiinţă, cunoaştere şi evoluţie spirituală, alegeri făcute în viaţa personală sau într-un cadru organizat (instituţie, societate), dar şi despre „ştiinţa“ lui Dumnezeu. Om de ştiinţă el însuşi, autorul caută, în această carte, să înţeleagă misterele Creaţiei, fiinţa umană ca parte a acesteia, calea spre credinţă şi spre păstrarea ei.

In this captivating guide, Daniela Bumann, an entrepreneur, international teacher, speaker, and coach, shares her profound experience as she connected to the highly intelligent and intuitive dolphin consciousness, which she discovered during a time of debilitating symptoms having reached her physical limit. Still connected to the joyful dolphin consciousness that had picked her up and glided her to the other side, she agreed to help them share their wisdom and secret knowledge with you, too.

Brainwashing is often associated with cartoonish villains who use outrageous methods to compel their victims to do their bidding. In Hollywood films, it’s commonly depicted that victims undergo a series of treatments in order to have their will essentially subjugated to that of their master’s. As a result, the victim stops thinking for themselves. Instead, the victim ends up acting and behaving in the manner the master or manipulator orders them to do.

Do you experience stress, anxiety, constant negativity? If so, then mindfulness for beginners is definitely for you! Discover mindfulness meditation, a technique that has been used for thousands of years, that is now being used by people from all walks of life! This simple, step-by-step guide will show you the exact methods that provide maximum benefits in your day to day life. You will find yourself becoming happier and more fulfilled just by performing these simple and even fun techniques!

God has so much more in store for you than you have allowed yourself to receive. The blessings he wants for you are eternal. Those eternal treasures will then lead to the earthly manifestations you desire. "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." (Luke 12:32). Your current place in life doesn't have to be a permanent stop unless you want it to be. He is always working things out in your favor.

According to John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, God raised up Methodism in order to spread the central teaching of entire sanctification. The church has offered an unbalanced understanding of the gospel for too long. This book calls all Methodists—the spiritual descendants of the Wesleyan revival, regardless of contemporary denominational expression—back to who we have been at our best. Perfect Love provides an in-depth explanation of entire sanctification and helps listeners pursue all that God has for us.