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Prayer Journal for Women: 52 Weeks Scripture, Devotional, &
Guided Prayer Journal includes Scripture verses, reflections on the
Word, and journaling prompts to guide your walk with God and
strengthen your faith. Verses are organized thematically: Love
& Inner Beauty - Provision & Faithfulness - God's Love -
Adversity & Trials - Awe & Sovereignty - Strength Through
Faith - Fear - Grace & Forgiveness A perfect companion for
individual worship or for group Bible study, this 12-month journal
features: A generous 8 x 10 trim size with plenty of space to write
Four full pages for each week of the year Original illustrations on
each page by author and artist Shannon Roberts Each week includes:
Scripture - An inspiring Bible verse to reflect and meditate on
throughout your week, giving you time to memorize the verse and
ingrain it into your heart and soul. Reflect - A "Reflect" page
with thoughts and questions prompted by the weekly Scripture verse,
along with space to record your own thoughts and responses. Journal
- Two full pages to journal your praise for God, your prayer
requests, the things on your heart, and how you wish to be taught
and guided, as well as a Bible verse about the power of prayer.
Answered Prayers - A tracker with space to record your prayers, so
you can see how God moves in your life throughout the course of a
year.
* Provides the only practical resource available to teach Buddhism
as a complete counselling model. * The book will benefit western
students by offering a non-western approach to counselling, raising
their multicultural sensitivity to different assumptions about
mental health. * Includes contemplative exercises, practise
exercises, a list of Buddhist and psychological techniques for the
Buddhist counselling model, plus additional reading suggestions.
The True Story of an Uncharted Journey Through the Afterlife As a
world war raged around him, a young soldier named George Ritchie
barely comprehended his own death as he left the physical
world--only to return minutes later. Yet in the space between death
and coming back to life, he experienced eternity. In this riveting
true story, Dr. George Ritchie shares some of the most stunning and
detailed descriptions of life after death. You'll encounter other
non-physical beings, travel through different dimensions of time
and space, and discover a series of worlds--some hellish in their
separation from life, some glorious in their heavenly brilliance.
But most amazingly, you'll witness his transformational meeting
with the Light of the world, the Son of God. Hailed as one of the
most amazing visions of the afterlife ever recorded, Ritchie's
experience forever changed the course of his life and his
understanding of the realm beyond our own--and it can do the same
for you.
Discover the essential power of the seven chakras, including their
colors, sounds, and key rituals, in this beautifully illustrated
mini guidebook. Get to know your seven energy centers -- muladhara,
svadisthana, mapura, anahata, vishuddha, ajna, and sahasrara --in
this enchanted introduction to the world of chakras. From the
earthiness of the root chakra to the warmth of the solar plexus,
explore the body's energetic focal points and bring balance to your
wellness practice. Gain inspiration as you learn the crystals,
essential oils, and meditations that activate and calm each chakra
in the full-color, illustrated mini book.
This book presents a new, contemporary introduction to medieval
philosophy as it was practiced in all its variety in Western Europe
and the Near East. It assumes only a minimal familiarity with
philosophy, the sort that an undergraduate introduction to
philosophy might provide, and it is arranged topically around
questions and themes that will appeal to a contemporary audience.
In addition to some of the perennial questions posed by
philosophers, such as "Can we know anything, and if so, what?",
"What is the fundamental nature of reality?", and "What does human
flourishing consist in?", this volume looks at what medieval
thinkers had to say, for instance, about our obligations towards
animals and the environment, freedom of speech, and how best to
organize ourselves politically. The book examines certain aspects
of the thought of several well-known medieval figures, but it also
introduces students to many important, yet underappreciated figures
and traditions. It includes guidance for how to read medieval
texts, provokes reflection through a series of study questions at
the end of each chapter, and gives pointers for where interested
readers can continue their exploration of medieval philosophy and
medieval thought more generally. Key Features Covers the
contributions of women to medieval philosophy, providing students
with a fuller understanding of who did philosophy during the Middle
Ages Includes a focus on certain topics that are usually ignored,
such as animal rights, love, and political philosophy, providing
students with a fuller range of interests that medieval
philosophers had Gives space to non-Aristotelian forms of medieval
thought Includes useful features for student readers like study
questions and suggestions for further reading in each chapter
In March 2020, Are Thoresen contracted Covid-19. Whilst
convalescing from the disease and suffering great exhaustion, he
experienced a breakthrough in his daily meditation. Although he has
always been able to 'see' into the spiritual world, now deeper,
unknown realms appeared to his inner vision. In the soapstone
surround of the fireplace in his Norwegian home, he perceived the
elemental beings and forces that make up the mineral at an atomic
level. A few days later, an even deeper dimension revealed itself,
in the form of a void or vacuum. Here, astonishingly, was an open
portal to the entire cosmos... In Travels on the Northern Path of
Initiation, Thoresen shares the results of his latest spiritual
investigations, including a moving, life-changing encounter with
'the Light of the World'. He details the teachings he receives from
the beings Vidar and Balder - who stand as guardians to the
threshold of the outer etheric world - and characterizes the
Northern way of initiation, which is based on merging, or 'fading',
into nature. Thoresen documents Rudolf Steiner's descriptions of
this path and shows how it is reflected in the Old Norse Poetic
Edda, the Kalevala and von Eschenbach's Parzival. Based on
painstaking research, he describes the individual qualities of the
three elemental realms, and how the adversarial forces - seeking to
corrupt human senses - hinder spiritual observation of them.
Thoresen's book is a powerful personal testimony to the human
potential for spiritual knowledge and experience in our time.
"This book is written with the sole objective of helping the reader achieve a happy, satisfying, and worthwhile life." -- Norman Vincent Peale The Power of Positive Thinking has helped millions of men and women to achieve fulfillment in their lives. In this phenomenal bestseller, Dr. Peale demonstrates the power of faith in action. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life -- and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes. You'll learn how to:
• believe in yourself and in everything you do • build new power and determination • develop the power to reach your goals • break the worry habit and achieve a relaxed life • improve your personal and professional relationships • assume control over your circumstances • be kind to yourself
Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.
For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years ago.
Maybe, like Mitch, you lost track of this mentor as you made your way, and the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see that person again, ask the bigger questions that still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger?
Mitch Albom had that second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they used to back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final "class": lessons in how to live.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a magical chronicle of their time together, through which Mitch shares Morrie's lasting gift with the world.
From the Hardcover edition.
Many Christians believe God can do anything, but they don't
understand the completion of His plan through Jesus' death, burial,
and resurrection. It is in the discovery of what God has already
done, that our walk with Him becomes a joy and an adventure! Jesus'
sacrifice on the cross was great. He exchanged His perfect life and
all the power of heaven for our sins, our weaknesses. Through Him
our eternal destiny is set. Yet in our day-to-day lives, It seems
that we still deal with so many challenges - sickness, financial
struggles, difficult relationships, our own shortcomings. Is it
possible to walk in victory in this life? Andrew Wommack reveals
powerful truths in this practical view of the work of Jesus
Christ-truths that are life changing. Readers will learn how Jesus'
death, burial, and resurrection not only paid for their eternal
salvation, but gave them everything they need for abundant life
right here, right now. Andrew encourages readers to avoid being
like the "dog constantly chasing his tail, not realizing he already
has it." As readers begin to understand the extent of the work on
the cross, their walk with God will be renewed and their life in
Christ will become an adventure beyond anything they ever though
possible! Wommack approaches faith from a no-nonsense and unique
perspective in that he challenges the reader to evaluate their idea
of faith in God. Written along the same lines as Kenneth Hagin's
How to Turn Your Faith Loose and Right and Wrong Thinking, Wommack
goes a step further by revealing the erroneous teachings that
encourage believers to beg for God's help. Instead he shows that
Jesus already finished His work when He was resurrected and now
it's the believer'sresponsibility and privilege to enforce that
victory against the powers of darkness.
This book chronicles individual perspectives and specific
iterations of Muslim community, practice, and experience in the
Himalayan region to bring into scholarly conversation the presence
of varying Muslim cultures in the Himalaya. The Himalaya provide a
site of both geographic and cultural crossroads, where Muslim
community is simultaneously constituted at multiple social levels,
and to that end the essays in this book document a wide range of
local, national, and global interests while maintaining a focus on
individual perspectives, moments in time, and localized
experiences. It presents research that contributes to a broadly
conceived notion of the Himalaya that enriches readers'
understandings of both the region and concepts of Muslim community
and highlights the interconnections between multiple experiences of
Muslim community at local levels. Drawing attention to the
cultural, social, artistic, and political diversity of the Himalaya
beyond the better understood and frequently documented
religio-cultural expressions of the region, this book will be of
interest to academics in the fields of Anthropology, Geography,
History, Religious Atudies, Asian Studies, and Islamic Studies.
Offers a comprehensive view of the emerging fields of
secular-scientific mindfulness and Mindfulness-Based Teaching and
Learning (MBTL) for professionals for use in a range of educational
and clinical settings, including preK-12, higher education, adult
and community education, social work, workplace education,
medicine, psychology, and counselling. Provides intellectual depth,
including addressing key critiques, while offering constructive
support to practitioners and professionals in the full spectrum of
skills and competencies required of secular-scientific mindfulness
specialists, including an up-to-date competency framework. Presents
a multi-disciplinary approach to secular-scientific mindfulness and
its practices, with implications for teacher preparation and
continuing education for a range of professions. These
multi-disciplinary perspectives provide a fulsome view of
mindfulness as it is unfolding in modern contexts, including the
continuing dialogue with traditional Buddhist and classical Western
philosophical sources; empirical perspectives from psychology and
cognitive science, and practice-oriented scholarship from
education, medicine, and social work.
Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom
Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of The Prophet
provides an accessible and insightful introduction to this timeless
spiritual work The Prophet is an inspirational book of 26 poetry
fables written in English by Lebanese-American poet and writer
Kahlil Gibran. One of the most translated books in history,
Gibran's famous work has been translated into over 100 different
languages since its first publication in 1923. The book provides
timeless spiritual wisdom on universally-shared aspects of life,
such as giving, buying and selling, beauty and friendship, eating
and drinking, crime and punishment and spirituality and religion.
The book follows Almustafa, a man who has waited for twelve years
for a ship to take him from the island of Orphalese back to his
home. He has come to know the people on the island, who consider
him a wise and insightful man. On the day Almustafa's ship finally
arrives, he feels a deep sadness. The local elders ask him not to
leave. Almustafa speaks of his philosophy of life and the truths he
has discovered to the gathered crowd. His words have an almost
magical quality to them. As he prepares to board his ship, it
becomes clear that Almustafa's words do not refer to his journey
home, but rather to the world he came from before he was born. The
Prophet is a metaphor for the mystery of life and an exploration of
the human condition. Inspirational and extremely readable for
modern audiences, this classic text teaches us: We should be glad
of the experience of coming into the world The separation you feel
from other people is not real True marriage gives both people space
to develop their individuality Enjoying your work is expressing
your love for whoever benefits from it Sorrow makes space for more
joy in another season of life Featuring an insightful introduction
from the editor, The Prophet: The Spirituality Classic is a
must-read book for anyone interested in exploring the undeniable
truths of life we all share.
How to Relax is part of a new series of books from Zen Master,
Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful
meditation and practise. This book guides us in achieving deep
relaxation, controlling stress, and renewing mental clarity. With
sections on healing, relief from non-stop thinking, transforming
unpleasant sounds, solitude, and more, How to Relax will help you
achieve the benefits of relaxation no matter where you are.
Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy offers mental health
professionals of all disciplines and orientations the most
comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the art of integrating
contemplative psychology, ethics, and practices, including
mindfulness, compassion, and embodiment techniques. It brings
together clinicians, scholars, and thought leaders of unprecedented
caliber, featuring some of the most eminent pioneers in the rapidly
growing field of contemplative psychotherapy. The new edition
offers an expanded array of effective contemplative interventions,
contemplative psychotherapies, and contemplative approaches to
clinical practice. New chapters discuss how contemplative work can
effect positive psychosocial change at personal, interpersonal, and
collective levels to address racial, gender, and other forms of
systemic oppression. The new edition also explores the
cross-cultural nuances in the integration of Buddhist psychology
and healing practices by Western researchers and clinicians and
includes the voices of leading Tibetan doctors. Advances in
Contemplative Psychotherapy offers a profound and synoptic overview
of one of psychotherapy's most intriguing and promising fields.
Sarah Shaw's lively introduction to Buddhist meditation offers
students and practitioners alike a deeper understanding of what
meditation is, and its purpose and place in the context of
different Buddhist schools. She describes the historical background
to the geographical spread of Buddhism, and examines the way in
which some meditative practices developed as this process occurred.
Other chapters cover basic meditative practice, types of
meditation, meditation in different regions, meditation and
doctrine, and the role of chanting within meditation. Although not
a practical guide, An Introduction to Buddhist Meditation outlines
the procedures associated with Buddhist practices and suggests
appropriate activities, useful both for students and interested
Buddhists. Vivid quotations from Buddhist texts and carefully
selected photographs and diagrams help the reader engage fully with
this fascinating subject.
What is consciousness? Is the mind a machine? What makes us
persons? What does it mean to aspire to human maturity? These are
among the fundamental questions that Rowan Williams helps us to
think about in this deeply engaging exploration of what it means to
be human. The book ends with a brief but profound meditation on the
person of Christ, inviting us to consider how, through him, 'our
humanity in all its variety, in all its vulnerability, has been
taken into the heart of the divine life'.
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