This book is an autobiographical account of how a six-year-old girl was diagnosed with terminal cancer and how her father coped with the shock and trauma of it all. The illness, the death, and the fathomless depths of anguish that followed are not sidestepped in this volume, but are described as accurately as author Fred G. Womack was capable of doing. As the great trial got underway, Womack had a good idea of what he might expect of people in the face of the challenges before them. But in all honesty, he did not know what he might expect of God. Of course, he knew that God had done some extraordinary things for people in the Bible who found themselves in various predicaments. All the same, he had no assurance that God would provide any comparable help to his daughter and family in their painful plight. At this time, Fred Womack's Christianity was much like that of a hypothesis that had never been tested. Be that as it may, early in the illness it became clear that the worst thing that had ever happened to his family would be the occasion for spiritual revelations that would amaze and enthrall himself and his ill daughter to the degree that they would ameliorate the anguish being felt?and occasionally fully compensate the emotional suffering that was so devastating. After the daughter's death, God continued to bring to the father's attention many inexplicable spiritual manifestations, all of which correlated in some way with the spiritual happenings that took place during his daughter's illness.

This book explores some key biblical principles of the kingdom of God and relates them to some (very) basic math. It draws on geometry and divinity to come up with some innovative practical theorems that are sure to titillate your mind and spirit. Put your thinking hat on Once you are born again, you are expected to grow through: faithfulness, obedience, observing, and doing God's Word. I call it "FOOD for growth," "GrowthFOOD," or simply "GFOOD." Eat, and live The book teaches that everyone has a life cycle. We all have shelf lives, use-by dates, and best-before dates. Are you past your use-by date? Furthermore, this book unveils a secret hidden in 1 Corinthians 12:31. Having church on the basis of spiritual gifts is excellent, but God expects his children to put into practice the agape love in its unconditional sense-the same way God loves us: the more excellent way. Ever heard of the Pythagoras theorem? Unveiling the connection between the Triune God and the tripartite man (both 3 in 1), the book takes you through what I call the intricacies of divine geometry, some interesting mental and spiritual gymnastics. Every human being is a triangle, the equilateral triangle being the standard of all shapes. Moving from Pythagoras theorem to what I call masochagoras theorems, you are sure to find out what type of triangle you are The book also explores the meaning of numbers. Discover their significance in your life. Some masochagoras theorems to do with numbers are proposed. Enjoy the intricacies of divine algebra. True worship happens when the human equilateral triangle connects in agape love with the divine equilateral triangle. Let God's kingdom come in your life. Apply the proposed masochagoras theorems and enjoy life in the kingdom-forever

Each of us is brought into this world with an insatiable, often misunderstood longing, a haunting of desire for something that is beyond us. Mysteriously sensing our fractured incompleteness, A Soul's Romancing: Experience the Holy exposes the source of our shared inner desperation as the soul's expressive search for unparalleled and consuming intimacy. A Soul's Romancing: Experience the Holy offers insight into the mannerisms of the soul and offers a much-needed language for the restless heart of humanity.

This book provides a fascinating historical and cultural overview of traditional beliefs about spirit possession and exorcism around the world, from Europe to Asia and the Middle East to the Americas. Possession and exorcism are elements that occur in nearly every culture. Why is belief in spiritual possession so universal? This accessible reference volume offers a broad sample of the traditions and cultures involving possession and exorcism, presenting thoughts on this widely popular topic by experts from the fields of anthropology, sociology, religious studies, history, neuroscience, forensics, and theology. The entries cover the subject of possession and exorcism across all inhabited continents, from the Bronze Age to the 21st century, providing information that is accessible and intriguing as well as scholarly and authoritative. Beyond addressing the Christian tradition of possession and exorcism, Pentecostalism, and "New Age" and less widely known Western concepts about possession and exorcism, this work examines ideas about possession and exorcism from other world religions and the indigenous cultures of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It also covers historic cases of possession and presents biographies of famous theologians, exorcists, and possessed individuals. High school and undergraduate readers will learn about world history, religious and spiritual traditions, and world cultures through a topic that figures prominently in popular culture and modern entertainment. Bibliographies that accompany each entry as well as a selected, general bibliography serve to help students locate print and electronic sources of additional information. Provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the subject of spirit possession, reflecting the work of scholars and experts from many fields Covers a wide range of cultures, traditions, and phenomena with up-to-date, little-known information that is difficult to find through independent research Includes primary documents that give students accounts of exorcism and spiritual possession and serve to foster critical thinking skills and media literacy Features sidebars that illuminate key points and present related information, with special attention paid to exorcism and spirit possession in popular culture

A volume in Transforming Education for the Future Series Editors Jing Lin, University of Maryland and Rebecca L. Oxford, Alabama A & M University This book will expand the horizon of higher education, helping students, faculty and administrators to return to their roots and be in touch with their whole being. This book stresses that learning is much more than just accumulating knowledge and skills. Learning includes knowing ourselves-mind, body, and spirit. The learning of compassion, care, and service are as crucial or even more important in higher education in order for universities to address students' individual needs and the society's needs. Higher education must contribute to a better world. The book acknowledges that knowing not only comes from outside, but also comes from within. Wisdom is what guides students to be whole, true to themselves while learning. There are many ancient and modern approaches to gaining wisdom and wellness. This book talks about contemplative methods, such as meditation, qigong, yoga, arts, and dance, that help people gain wisdom and balance in their lives and enhance their ability to be reflective and transformative educators and learners.