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“Everyone who cares about the human adventure will find new information and new angles of vision.”—Martin E. Marty, The New York Times Book Review   This extraordinary work delves into the subject of religion in the prehistoric and ancient worlds—humankind’s earliest quests for meaning. From Neanderthal burials to the mythology of the Iron Age, to the religions of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Israel, India, and beyond, it offers both an appreciation of the wide-ranging diversity of religious expression—and a consideration of the fundamental unity of religious phenomena.   “Will arouse the interest of all historians of western religion, since it includes chapters on the religions of Canaan and Israel. However, the book must be read cover to cover if one wants to grasp the significance of its gigantic historical scope.”— Church History |
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A new view of Jesus as a Buddha-like wisdom teacher who taught the transformation of consciousness—with traditional contemplative practices you can do yourself   If you put aside what you think you know about Jesus and approach the Gospels as though for the first time, something remarkable happens: Jesus emerges as a teacher of the transformation of consciousness.   The Wisdom Jesus  provides a new perspective on Christ and an expansive interpretation of His message. Cynthia Bourgeault creates a masterful guide to Jesus's vision and the traditional contemplative practices you can use to experience the heart of his teachings for yourself. |
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Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety--our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to us--and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. Backed by clinical research and illustrated with compelling case studies, Dr. Caroline Leaf provides a scientifically proven five-step plan to find and eliminate the root of anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts in your life so you can experience dramatically improved mental and physical health. In just 21 days, you can start to clean up your mental mess and be on the road to wholeness, peace, and happiness. |
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What is needed now is for humanity to agree on the most important topic in human history.  We could produce spectacular results if we did so, changing life on Earth for the better - forever. And this is not out of our reach. We could bring an end to anger, violence, disagreements between people and nations, financial hardships, poverty, starvation, and the suffering of millions. We could bring peace, prosperity, security, opportunity, and joy to people around the world. In short, all that humanity has ever hoped for or dreamt of and what we were truly meant to experience could be ours. This could happen virtually overnight. And it could be done with the embracing of a single idea. |
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The untold story of how Lecrae's past nearly ruined his life--until he learned that the wounds we carry point to the healing and freedom we all desperately need. When all you've suffered threatens to destroy your life, how do you get back to the truth you thought you believed? I Am Restored is the shattering yet hope-filled story of how Lecrae faced the buried wounds of his past--sexual abuse, physical trauma, addiction, and depression--and emerged more fully human than ever before. With remarkable transparency and vulnerability, Lecrae reveals how at the height of his professional success, his life was spinning out of control, driven by a past that he had never confronted and a religious perspective incapable of meeting the challenge. In this powerful, deeply personal account, Lecrae provides an unflinching look at the personal and public spaces that are too often places of pain and heartache--culture, politics, family, church--and reminds us that letting go and forgiving is the birthplace for the life of creativity and freedom God has for us. In addition, he shares the transformational yet simple practices he uses daily for mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I Am Restored is a hopeful, inspiring charge to embrace the lasting healing and restoration available now, because no matter what you've experienced, God is near, he hears, and he's not done with you yet. |
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Sarah Jakes Roberts, with life-lessons she’s learned and new insights from the story of Eve, shows you how the disappointments and even mistakes of your past can be used today to help you become the woman God intended. Who would imagine being friends with Eve—the woman who’s been held solely responsible for the fall of humanity (and cramps) for thousands of years? Certainly not Sarah Jakes Roberts. That is, not until Sarah discovered she is more like Eve than she cares to admit. Everyone faces trials, and everyone will mess up. But failure should not be the focus. Your focus should not be on who you were but rather the pursuit of who you can become. In Woman Evolve, Sarah helps you to understand that your purpose in life does not change; it evolves. Making her mistake in the Garden of Eden, Eve became the first woman to deal with rebuilding her life in the aftermath of her past. Eve knew better, but she didn’t do better. With scriptural lessons and Sarah as your guide, you discover and work through past issues and questions that haunt you,seeing yourself as God sees you and trusting Him with who you really are,how to come out of darkness and pursue a real relationship with God,why it’s important to truly care for yourself,setting in motion the beautiful seed that God planted in you, andrunning to become who you were meant to be! Your fears and insecurities may have changed how you viewed God, others, and yourself, but in Woman Evolve, you can breakthrough and use past mistakes to revolutionize your life. Like Eve, you don’t have to live your future defined by your past. |
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The runaway New York Time’s bestseller! Can a simple concept shift your entire world? Bob certainty thinks so. When it comes to loving your neighbors, instead of focusing on having the “right answers” or checking the “right boxes,” what if you decide to simply do love? To shamelessly show love and grace to those around you--what would that look like? Not the kind of love that stops at thoughts and feelings, Bob's love takes action. Bob believes Love Does. It might look like spending 16 days in the Pacific Ocean with five guys and a crate of canned meat. It might look like taking your kids on a world tour to eat ice cream with heads of state. It might look like taking a road trip with a stressed-out college student--even though you just got married a few days before. When Love Does, life gets interesting. Light and fun, unique and profound, the lessons drawn from Bob's life and attitude in this collection of stories just might inspire you to be secretly incredible, too. If you love Love Does, don’t forget to check out Everybody, Always for more of Bob’s delightful and inspiring stories! |
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Y-a-t-il une vie après la mort ? Ou plus exactement, est-ce que le Paradis existe ? Eben Alexander, neurochirurgien à l esprit rationnel, nous en donne la preuve, après avoir vécu une NDE (expérience de mort imminente). Cet homme de 52 ans atteste de l existence du Paradis dans ce livre témoignage, aussi extraordinaire que bouleversant. L auteur nous invite à partager son voyage dans une autre dimension, là où il a rencontré des êtres de lumière, très différents de tout ce que l on peut connaître sur notre planète... Un récit dont l authenticité a été reconnue par le Dr Raymond Moody, spécialiste renommé de l au-delà. |
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Looking to end the divisive conflict that has raged between Christians who attack each other either as "liberals" or as "fundamentalists," Newbigin here gives a historical account of the roots of this conflict in order to begin laying the foundation for a middle ground that will benefit the Christian faith as a whole. What results is a perspective that allows Christians to confidently affirm the gospel as public truth in our pluralistic world. |
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Kenyon covers the reason for creation, man's treason, the dominion of death, man's need for a mediator, the sin bearer, the new birth, the family of God, the household of God, claiming your rights and many more topics. While many of these truths are expounded by many writers, few have communicated them as simply, as eloquently and as lovingly as E.W. Kenyon. This book is an unveiling of the Plan of Redemption, and should be read and studied by every child of God. As in all of Dr. E. W. Kenyon's books, deep and profound truths are presented in a clear and simple way that will astound you. As you read and re–read this book, the Bible will unfold to you, and the Word of God will become a living reality! Ministers –– many with long and illustrious preaching careers –– have told us that after reading and meditating upon the truths unfolded in this book that many truths they have preached upon in theory, suddenly became real to them. This book contains the answers to many questions that puzzle the average Christian. It is especially good to hand to a new convert, as it will answer so many of their questions. It is suitable as a Bible study as well, and helpful questions will be found at the end of each chapter. |
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«Só é criador quem se esforça por se superar, para atrair das regiões celestes elementos que depois transmitirá à sua criação, pois a criação não é uma simples reprodução, uma cópia, mas um passo em frente, uma evolução. Eis, para todos, perspetivas magníficas, novos horizontes: saber fazer trocas com os mundos superiores, saber que a oração, a meditação e a contemplação são meios de criação. E se houver quem argumente que os artistas devem procurar formas novas, que eles devem traduzir as realidades do seu tempo, etc., eu responderei que, com efeito, eles são livres de criar como entendem. Mas a verdadeira missão da arte é a de poder dar aos humanos um antegozo, um “cheirinho” do que é o Céu.» Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov |
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"Yā Sīn is the heart of the Qurʼān, no worshipper would recite it for the sake of God and seeking the Final Abode, unless all their sins are forgiven. So recite it over your deceased ones." Prophet Muhammad This book contains Surah Yasin in Arabic and English and a verse by verse commentary of the surah by world renowed scholar Shaykh Muhammad Saeed Bahmanpour. |
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Contributors: Billy Graham, Janine Tartaglia-Metcalf, Eugene H. Peterson, Maxie Dunnam, William H. Willimon, Elizabeth Achtemeier, John A. Huffman, David Busic, Haddon W. Robinson, Dr. James Earl Massey, Darius Salter, Marva Dawn Billy Graham, Eugene Peterson, William Willimon and other well-known church leaders teach you how to connect with the congregation through your preaching. Beyond the "how-to's" of preaching, The Pastor's Guide provides a foundation for embodying God's grace and holiness as a means of communicating His message. Great preachers of our time will teach you how to: • Plan an extended preaching schedule • Keep your congregation engaged in what you're saying • Improve your delivery • Develop ideas for content • And much more! 160 pages. |
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Angelina Fast-Vlaar recounts the true story of a dream camping trip through the Australian outback with her husband Peter, which produces an untimely encounter with death, and an adventure more amazing than they could have ever dreamed. We are told that we sometimes entertain angels unaware, but never did Angelina imagine that God would send “not one,” but seven encounters with “angels” in the remote outback to help her cope with a drastic turn of events. This amazing “trip of a lifetime” will leave readers chilled and constantly moving between deep sorrow and bubbling joy. Angelina’s gripping account of her personal struggle with lonlieness, depression, and intense grief becomes a major tribute to the grace and love of God. Seven Angels for Seven Days is a must-read for believers. Winner of the 2004 First-time Canadian Christian Author award. |
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THE HOLY BIBLE King James Version | Authorized KJV COLOR ILLUSTRATED VERSION   Contains 10 detailed illustrations from key Bible scenes, including: * The Sacrifice of Isaac * The Adoration of the Shepherds * The Calling of the Disciples Peter and Andrew * The Betrayal of Christ OVERVIEW: The King James Bible has been the most widely known and quoted version of the Bible for over three centuries, and has shaped both Western culture and the English language. The Authorized King James Version Holy Bible for iBook Edition offers readers the full, unabridged text of the King James Version in an exceptionally clear and readable type and in a single, easy to carry download.  This classic King James Bible is now available as a fully Authorized edition for iBook. The iBook enabled features make it a handy buy for anyone who wants an easily readable type, but not a Bible that is too heavy or bulky to carry. The Authorized iBook edition comes with MasterLink technology and a fully interactive table of contents. Masterfully edited with full color illustrations of key Bible scenes, the economical price of this Authorized King James Version Holy Bible for iBook represents truly exceptional value. CONTENTS: COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED WITH FULLY INTERACTIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR EACH BOOK AND CHAPTER The Old Testament Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemia Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Solomon's Song Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi The New Testament Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude Revelation AUTHORIZED EDITION WITH SPECIAL IBOOK ENABLED FEATURES The Authorized King James Version Holy Bible for iBook Edition offers readers special iBook enabled features, including interactive table of contents, MasterLink(tm) Technology, and full color illustrations. |
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No one can sit on the sidelines today when it comes to spiritual matters. A war is going on between good and evil, and every believer is involved. For every Christian who wants a meaningful prayer life that is more than just asking for blessings, bestselling author Stormie Omartian shows how to pray with strength and purpose—prayers resulting in great victory, not only personally but also in advancing God's kingdom and glory. Readers will find help and encouragement in 12 practical and significant chapters that address knowing your Commander and standing on His sidebeing certain of your authority in prayerbecoming skilled with your spiritual weaponsfollowing God's orders to resist the enemyseeing what’s happening from God’s perspective Stormie also provides many powerful prayers on numerous subjects that concern people today. For anyone eager to answer the call of God on his or her life to pray while responding to the desire of his or her heart to see people and situations change, Prayer Warrior is a must-read. |
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2013 ECPA Christian Book Award winner! The stunning full-color Chronological Life Application Study Bible is a refreshing way to experience God’s Story and a trusted way to apply it to life. Journey through the 10 eras of Bible history in a chronological Bible experience and gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Includes Life Application notes and features from the best-selling Life Application Study Bible as well as new features on Bible history and geography The Bible is arranged in 10 chronological sections that help the reader to see how the various pieces of the Bible fit together. Section intros and timelines set the stage for the passages in each section. Archaeological notes and photographs help to bring God’s story to life in a whole new way. And of course, the Life Application resources answer the all-important question—“so what?” This edition of the CLASB features the New Living Translation. |
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A companion for every day of the year! Many people have embraced the spiritual disciple of reading through the Bible in a year. Now the NRSV Daily Bible makes the entire New Revised Standard Version available to you in a daily reading format, helpfully divided into 365 manageable readings. Along with the biblical text, this resource offers you wisdom from the classic writings of Christians luminaries such as Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, N. T. Wright, Madeleine L’Engle and Frederick Buechner. Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy. The foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars invites you to deeply explore Scripture. Features: The text of the New Revised Standard Version (Protestant canon), vetted by an ecumenical pool of Christian academics and renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readabilityA daily reading plan that can be started at any time during the yearDaily insights from thinkers like Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, N. T. Wright, Madeleine L’Engle and Frederick BuechnerIndividual book introductions to aid in the practice of prayerful readingPresentation page |
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 A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF THE YEAR “Vivid, compelling... An embrace of moral and spiritual contemplation.” –The New York Times “A remarkable piece of writing. If read with humility and attention, Kathleen Norris's book becomes lectio divina, or holy reading.”  –The Boston Globe From the iconic author of Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith , a spiritual journey that brings joy to the meanings of love, grace and faith.  Why would a married woman with a thoroughly Protestant background and often more doubt than faith be drawn to the ancient practice of monasticism, to a community of celibate men whose days are centered on a rigid schedule of prayer, work, and scripture? This is the question that poet Kathleen Norris asks us as, somewhat to her own surprise, she found herself on two extended residencies at St. John's Abbey in Minnesota. Part record of her time among the Benedictines, part meditation on various aspects of monastic life, The Cloister Walk demonstrates, from the rare perspective of someone who is both an insider and outsider, how immersion in the cloistered world-- its liturgy, its ritual, its sense of community-- can impart meaning to everyday events and deepen our secular lives. In this stirring and lyrical work, the monastery, often considered archaic or otherworldly, becomes immediate, accessible, and relevant to us, no matter what our faith may be. |
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Well-known teacher and speaker Chip Ingram teams up with psychologist and author Dr. Becca Johnson in this encouraging and practical book, showing how many emotions lead to anger, and many emotions follow from it. Their message is clear: as we deal with our anger, we deal with the primary cause for all emotions that destroy. Ingram and Johnson help readers identify whether they are spewers, leakers, or stuffers. Readers also learn the difference between good and bad anger, how to gain control of their anger, and how to direct it toward constructive ends. The authors cover solid biblical principles as well as the psychological aspects of our emotions, showing readers how they can actually be constructive tools used by God to transform lives and relationships. Counselors, pastors, and individual Christians will find this book a no-nonsense tool for handling destructive emotions in a healthy way. |
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Tyndale is pleased to announce the NLT Catholic Holy Bible Readers Edition , approved by the Catholic Church for reading and study and including the official Imprimatur. The Bible includes the New Living Translation text with deuterocanonical books. It also features book introductions to aid your personal study. The Holy Bible , New Living Translation communicates God’s Word powerfully to all who read it. The New Living Translation is an authoritative Bible translation rendered faithfully into today’s English from the ancient texts by 90 leading Bible scholars. The NLT’s scholarship and clarity breathe life into even the most difficult-to-understand Bible passages. There are powerful stories of how people’s lives are changing as the words speak directly to their hearts. |
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The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana . Besides its epic narrative of the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kauravas and the Pandava princes, the Mahabharata contains much philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life" or purusharthas. Among the principal works and stories that are a part of the Mahabharata are the Bhagavad Gita, the story of Damayanti, an abbreviated version of the Ramayana, and the Rishyasringa, often considered as works in their own right.Traditionally, the authorship of the Mahabharata is attributed to Vyasa. There have been many attempts to unravel its historical growth and compositional layers. The oldest preserved parts of the text are not thought to be much older than around 400 BCE, though the origins of the epic probably fall between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. According to the Mahabharata itself, the tale is extended from a shorter version of 24,000 verses called simply Bhārata . The Mahabharata is the longest Sanskrit epic. Its longest version consists of over 100,000 shloka or over 200,000 individual verse lines (each shloka is a couplet), and long prose passages. About 1.8 million words in total, the Mahabharata is roughly ten times the length of the Iliad and the Odyssey combined, or about four times the length of the Ramayana. W. J. Johnson has compared the importance of the Mahabharata to world civilization to that of the Bible, the works of Shakespeare, the works of Homer, Greek drama, or the Qur'an. The epic is traditionally ascribed to the sage Vyasa, who is also a major character in the epic. The first section of the Mahabharata states that it was god Ganesha who, at the request of Vyasa, wrote down the text to Vyasa's dictation. Ganesha is said to have agreed to write it only if Vyasa never paused in his recitation. Vyasa agrees on condition that Ganesha takes the time to understand what was said before writing it down. This book contains collection of 18 books: 1) Adi Parva 2) Sabha Parva 3) Vana Parva 4) Virata Parva 5) Udyoga Parva 6) Bhishma Parva 7) Drona Parva 8) Karna Parva 9) Shalya Parva 10) Sauptika Parva 11) Stri Parva 12) Santi Parva 13) Anusasana Parva 14) Aswamedha Parva 15) Asramavasika Parva 16) Mausala Parva 17) Mahaprasthanika Parva 18) Svargarohanika Parva |
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Is it time to take your spiritual pulse, re-orient yourself to your Creator, and seek His guidance to live your faith more seriously?The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola outline the rigorous self-examination and spiritual meditations St. Ignatius set forth. Readers will learn how to make a new beginning on the path to holiness, repenting of their sins and attaining freedom from Satan's power. Though St. Ignatius wrote The Spiritual Exercises as a handbook for a four week guided retreat, this edition contains step by step explanations suitable for independent use over any time period. This is the original TAN edition now with updated typesetting, fresh new cover, new size and quality binding, and the same trusted content. |
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A child catches a rare brain virus and is affected for life. A father dies in a plane crash. A dictator murders millions. Why doesn't God do something about things like this? Why does he allow them to happen? In fact, can we still believe in God in the face of all the suffering and pain in the world? In this short book, John Dickson looks honestly at these questions, and provides some compelling answers. He looks briefly at the alternative explanations for suffering provided by Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Atheism, before turning to what the Bible itself says about God, justice and suffering. |
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An anthology of the most inspiring and instructive texts on spiritual enlightenment from great Tibetan masters—handpicked by a best-selling author and Tibetan Buddhist monk   Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard has selected and translated some of the most profound and inspiring teachings from the eight traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The selected teachings are from the Buddha himself, Nagarjuna, Guru Rinpoche, Atisha, Shantideva, and Asanga; the great masters of the past, Thogme Zangpo, the Fifth Dalai Lama, Milarepa, Longchenpa, and Sakya Pandita; and contemporary masters, including the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Mingyur Rinpoche. The teachings address such topics as:   • The nature of the mind • The foundations of taking refuge, generating altruistic compassion, acquiring merit, and following a teacher • View, meditation, and action • How to remove obstacles and make progress on the Buddhist path   Inspired by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Ricard creates his anthology with Khyentse’s religious philosophy in mind: “When we come to appreciate the depth of the view of the eight great traditions [of Tibetan Buddhism] and also see that they all lead to the same goal without contradicting each other, we think, ‘Only ignorance can lead us to adopt a sectarian view.’” |
