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"Joan Halifax is a clearheaded and fearless traveler and in this book…she offers us a map of how to travel courageously and fruitfully, for our own benefit and the benefit of all beings." —From the foreword by Rebecca Solnit Standing at the Edge is an evocative examination of how we can respond to suffering, live our fullest lives, and remain open to the full spectrum of our human experience. Joan Halifax has enriched thousands of lives around the world through her work as a humanitarian, a social activist, an anthropologist, and as a Buddhist teacher. Over many decades, she has also collaborated with neuroscientists, clinicians, and psychologists to understand how contemplative practice can be a vehicle for social transformation. Through her unusual background, she developed an understanding of how our greatest challenges can become the most valuable source of our wisdom—and how we can transform our experience of suffering into the power of compassion for the benefit of others. Halifax has identified five psychological territories she calls Edge States—altruism, empathy, integrity, respect, and engagement—that epitomize strength of character. Yet each of these states can also be the cause of personal and social suffering. In this way, these five psychological experiences form edges, and it is only when we stand at these edges that we become open to the full range of our human experience and discover who we really are. Recounting the experiences of caregivers, activists, humanitarians, politicians, parents, and teachers, incorporating the wisdom of Zen traditions and mindfulness practices, and rooted in Halifax's groundbreaking research on compassion, Standing at the Edge is destined to become a contemporary classic. A powerful guide on how to find the freedom we seek for others and ourselves, it is a book that will serve us all. |
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"But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear." Matthew 13:16 You can hear the voice of your Lord. He is always speaking to you. In fact, every believer is called to have a one-on-one relationship with God because He longs to share sweet times of intimacy with all His children. How to Hear God's Voice will teach you to discern His voice from all the other voices that clamor for your attention. This book: Gives vital keys to increase the intimacy of your prayer time, Teaches you how to be still before the Lord, Helps you recognize His speech as spontaneous thoughts, Encourages you to seek vision while praying, and use a journal to record revelation. Your communion with God will become a flow of His words springing forth from your heart. You will experience a depth of relationship you never thought possible! |
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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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With full calendars and long lists of things to do, people often put on hold life's most important goal--building an intimate relationship with God. Often, believers wish to pursue the goal but are not sure how to do it. They feel frustrated or guilty when their attempts at personal devotions seem empty and unfruitful. With warm, encouraging writing, Joel Comiskey guides readers on how to set a daily appointment with the King and make it an exciting time they will look forward to. This book first answers the question 'Where do I start?' with step-by-step instructions on how to spend time with God and practical ideas for experiencing him more fully. Second, it highlights the benefits of spending time with God, including joy, victory over sin, and spiritual guidance. Third, this book inspires and motivates those who already have a quiet time to press ahead and grow in their intimacy with God. An Appointment with the King discusses personal priorities, the use of Scripture, listening, place and time of day, meditation, increased power in prayer, and other helpful topics related to daily quiet time. The book will help Christians tap into God¹s resources on a daily basis, so that even in the midst of busyness they can walk with him in intimacy and abundance. This book will teach you how to spend quality time with God each day, refreshing your soul and preparing you for the day ahead. Each chapter will provide practical suggestions on how to experience God more fully in your quiet time. The goal is to help you understand the whys and hows of spending time with God. |
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Discover how to break free from the chains of negative thinking and experience true freedom from unhealthy thoughts and emotions.  The Enemy is constantly seeking to fill your mind with destructive and harmful thoughts—whether of fear, worry, insecurity, anxiety, temptation, envy. . . . It’s all too easy for Satan to manipulate his way into a seat at the table intended for only you and Jesus, and to try making himself at home in your mind. It’s an ongoing battle, but one you can win!  In Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, bestselling author and pastor Louie Giglio shares practical ways to overcome the Enemy’s lies and instead find peace and security in any challenging circumstance or situation. By drawing from Psalm 23 as a framework, he offers biblical insight on how to . . . Cancel the lies that will wreck your life.Take empowering steps to live fully alive in Christ.Stop the spiral of shame, temptation, and insecurity.Restore peace and rest in your life.Embrace the true purpose behind your journey through challenging circumstances.Break free from the endless cycle of destructive thinking. You can find freedom from the war inside your mind—if you allow Jesus, the Good Shepherd, to lead the battle. Learn how to find encouragement, hope, and strength no matter what valleys you face. It’s time to reject the lies and listen to the truth. |
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A root text compiled by Acharya Lama Tenpa Gyaltsen. It presents the divisions and definitions of objects as presented in the Abhidharma tradition of Vasubandhu. Translated by Karl Brunnhölzl. |
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Mind and Its World II Sourcebook has two main sections. The first section presents analysis of the ways in which mind cognizes phenomena, particularly the ways in which conceptuality functions, by investigating the modes of engagement from Classifications of Mind and the methods that lead to cognition from Collected Topics. The second section presents distinction between primary minds and mental factors. It includes a detailed presentation of mental factors from the Classifications of Mind. Selected readings, analytical meditations, study questions, and review summaries are included in the sourcebook. |
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Jesus is healing and delivering today as he did over 2000 years ago. The Church historically has focused on preaching and teaching, but now it's time to incorporate the third aspect of Jesus' ministry, healing and deliverance. In this book the reader will read the amazing story of Pastor Paul Teske's healing, the stories of others, and the following life changing teaching: Why Jesus Heals and delivers today. How to receive your healing. How to maintain your healing. How to receive an impartation for healing, and deliverance that will enable you to release healing through your life. |
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<i>Mind and Its World I</i> begins a detailed analysis of the subjective side of experience. It examines mind and how it perceives its world in valid and invalid ways based on the <i>Classifications of Mind</i>, which provides divisions and definitions of the types of mind identified in the epistemological tradition of Dignaga and Dharmakirti. The key point is the discernment of the aspects of mind that validly perceive things the way they are, which are distinguished from those aspects of mind that are mistaken and tainted by fundamental delusion, and thus keep one bound in samsara. It also introduces the two Hinayana philosophical systems, the Vaibhashika and Sautrantika schools, covering the two truths and the process of perception. Selected readings, analytical meditations, study questions, review summaries are included in the sourcebook. |
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Presentation of the Classifications of Mind: The Essence of The Ocean of Texts on Reasoning was written by Khenpo Tsültrim Gyamtso Rinpoche. It presents the divisions and definitions of the types of mind identified in the epistemological tradition of Dignāga and Dharmakīrti. Translated by Karl Brunnhölzl. |
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What would you do if the unthinkable happened?  Where would you find the strength to endure? The Gordon family was confronted with that very challenge when their five-year-old son, Sawyer, known for his big blue eyes and vivacious spirit, cheerfully pedaled his bike onto their busy road. Moments later, a distracted driver, someone the family knew, stood over the motionless child-the unthinkable had happened.  Part memoir, part Christian apologetic, Hope Remains is much more than a self-help book on grief. It is a transparent story of loss, love, forgiveness, and the unshakeable goodness of God. Colored with humor and stories that make you feel as if you're engrossed in a fireside chat, Hope Remains sends the message that shattered hearts don't have to mean shattered hope. |
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Alors que notre société s'ouvre aux spiritualités du monde voici un moyen de se reconnecter avec forme de spiritualité pratiquée en France depuis des siècles. Ils sont rares, on en compte dix par siècle. Patrick Burensteinas est l'un d'eux. Mais oubliez l'image du vieux barbu en cape violette. Scientifique de formation, il a passé des années dans son laboratoire à faire des expériences d'alchimie opérative au creuset. D'abord, pour se prouver à lui-même que " ça ne marchait pas "... et puis parce que ça a marché. L'impossible est devenu possible. Il y aurait donc une âme derrière la matière ? C'est vers un or tout autre que s'est tournée sa quête. Une quête de lumière d'ordre métaphysique. Car c'est en oeuvrant à être soi-même " aligné " que l'on parvient à la pierre philosophale. Aujourd'hui, c'est cet éveil qu'il souhaite transmettre au plus grand nombre. Après avoir réalisé des documentaires filmés, de nombreuses conférences et des voyages initiatiques sur des lieux sacrés, il est désormais contacté pour du conseil par des grandes marques, soucieuses de donner du sens à leurs produits. L'alchimie a beau être multimillénaire, c'est un art qu'il souhaite mettre au coeur de la cité des hommes et en prise avec notre époque. Ce livre raconte le parcours de ce chercheur d'or, ce qui a présidé à sa création, pourquoi nous sommes là, ce qui nous attend après la mort, mais aussi ce qui gouverne nos émotions et de quelle façon nous pouvons tendre, nous aussi, vers la lumière qu'est la paix intérieure. Une leçon de sagesse ordinaire qui passe par les méandres de l'extraordinaire. 1. QU'EST-CE QUE L'ALCHIMIE ET COMMENT J'Y SUIS ARRIVÉ. Les grands principes de l'alchimie (l'oeuvre au noir/blanc/rouge, sel/soufre/mercure...). Visite guidée du laboratoire d'un alchimiste. La découverte de la pierre philosophale et en quoi ça a changé ma vie. 2. L'ALCHIMIE : UNE AUTRE VISION DU MONDE Pourquoi venons-nous au monde et que se passe-t-il après la mort ? La vraie quête derrière celle de l'or (celle de l'unité et de la lumière). Que se passe-t-il quand on rêve ? Qu'est-ce que la réalité non ordinaire ? 3. LES SYMBOLES ALCHIMIQUES SONT PARTOUT La langue des oiseaux (le sens caché des mots). Récapitulatif des symboles. L'alchimie dans l'art et l'architecture sacrée. La Bible décryptée et corrigée (l'arche de Noé, le déluge, la mer Rouge et autres miracles). Les contes et les comptines à la lumière des symboles alchimiques. Littérature et alchimie (de Rabelais à Tintin en passant par le Petit Prince) 4. COMMENT J'AI DÉCIDÉ D'APPLIQUER L'ALCHIMIE AU MONDE DES HOMMES ET À NOTRE ÉPOQUE L'invention de la Trame (méthode thérapeutique). La voie royale (l'expérience de la pierre philosophale dans son propre corps). La carte métallique. La question de la transmission (séminaires, voyages, disciples...). L'alchimie au quotidien : la gestion des émotions (nourriture, vie de couple...) 5. CAHIER PRATIQUE Petites expériences d'alchimie opérative faciles à faire à la maison. Remèdes traditionnels inspirés de l'alchimie végétale. Exercices de relaxation inspirés de la voie royale. Conclusion : vivez heureux et agissez ! |
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Moms have been hoodwinked—tricked into believing lies that keep them from not only enjoying motherhood, but forging friendships with other moms who might tackle the tasks of motherhood differently. Myths such as “Mothering is natural, easy, and instinctive” cause moms to feel like failures if they have questions or apprehensions in raising their kids. Operating from the premise that “The way I mother is the right (and only) way” puts up fences between moms instead of building bridges of encouragement between them. Lies such as “I am my child’s choices” tempt moms to mistakenly believe that if their child makes a wrong choice then they, in turn, must be a bad mom. In their encouraging “we’ve been there” style, Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk enable mothers to: Identify the ten myths of motherhood our current culture perpetuatesReplace the lies with the truth of what God says in the Bible about motheringAcquire practical tools to help them form new and improved thought patterns and healthy behaviorsForge healthy, supportive relationships with other moms of all ages and stagesConfidently embrace the calling of motherhood as they care for their families in their own unique way  A six-session video Bible study for group or individual use is also available. |
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Wow, that was a good funeral. Comments like this are not an accident but the result of care and planning, contends David Sparks in A Good Ending. This practical book gives advice and ideas for every step along the way, from supporting the dying person, to planning a funeral, life celebration, or memorial, and to being with those left to mourn. Whether you are a new or seasoned worship leader looking for fresh insights or ideas or someone looking for guidance to support a dying loved one, you'll find this an indispensable resource. Practical helps include prayers, sample meditations and service outlines, and detailed check lists also available as downloadable file. |
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My purpose in writing this book is to encourage you to fast. At the end of this book I would like to say to you "begin to fast," and I hope you will respond, "I will." I pray that through fasting you will discover all the treasures that God has put inside you and that through fasting your longing for God will grow within you from day to day. ~Father Slavko |
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No interpreter necessary! Use these four keys to unlock the mystery of hearing God's voice for yourself! Transform and deepen your relationship with your heavenly Father starting today. Based on the highly popular and successful book, How to Hear God's Voice, this exciting new book emphasizes the 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice. "When I learned to hear God s voice after 11 years as a believer without it, every part of me was radically transformed. Thousands have told me they have had this same metamorphosis, and I believe that this will become your testimony also," writes co-author, Mark Virkler. The keys that are examined, discussed in detail, and can be immediately applied to your life are:  #1 How to recognize God's voice as spontaneous thoughts. #2 Learning how to become still before the Lord. #3 Looking for vision as you pray. #4 Realizing the importance of two-way journaling. Filled with insights from years of hearing from God, 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice also includes visual aids that enhance the teaching and learning experience. Very reader-friendly, you will find that the concepts and principles are easily adapted to your personal circumstances and lifestyle. Designed to bring even more depth to your relationship with God, this book is part of an integrated package that includes a DVD and seminar guide for either individual or group study. Either as a stand-alone book or as part of a package, you are sure to gain valuable encouragement and motivation to seek intimate communication with God, your heavenly Father. |
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Embraced is a beautiful devotional from Lysa TerKeurst, the president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the New York Times bestselling author of Uninvited, The Best Yes, Unglued, and Made to Crave. Embraced features 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving them a godly perspective on the issues they face each day. A real embrace indicates an intimate level of closeness. It's not a high five or a casual handshake. The best kind of embrace is when someone we know deeply loves us, flings their arms wide open, and pulls us in close. Through these 100 devotions, daily scriptures, and prayer prompts, readers will be equipped to: Begin finding freedom from the struggles that have held them hostage by learning new ways to experience God's love and more authentic ways to trust Him.Surrender their deepest hurts by processing them in a godly way with Lysa, a friend who understands their pain.Hear the Lord speak intimately to their heart by learning how to seek His direction.Release the tension of wondering, If God is near why does He sometimes feel far away? by spending intentional, guided time with Him each day. Embraced will be a treasured keepsake for you, as well as a meaningful gift for those you love. Our hearts were made for this kind of love and security, but for many of us, we know more about the pain of heartbreak and fear than the unconditional love for which we were created. In Embraced, Lysa shares her own struggles, doubts, and heartbreaks while pointing to the ultimate embrace: God opening His arms wide on Calvary through Jesus so that He could pull us close for all of eternity. Welcoming us into the safety and hope of His grace and His love. |
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The visionary behind the million-strong IF:Gathering challenges Christian women to discover what it means to do life with God rather than always striving to impress him, in this trade paperback edition of her perspective-shifting work, which now includes bonus material to enhance your book club experience, including discussion questions and easy-to-create recipes.   All too many of us struggle under the weight of life, convinced we need to work harder to prove to ourselves, to others, and to God that we are good enough, smart enough, and spiritual enough to do the things we believe we should. Author and Bible teacher Jennie Allen invites us into a different experience, one in which our souls overflow with contentment and joy. In  Nothing to Prove  she calls us to… * Find freedom from self-induced pressure by admitting we’re not enough—but Jesus is.  * Admit our greatest needs and watch them be filled by the only One who can meet them.  * Make it our goal to know and love Jesus, then watch what He does in and through us.   As you wade into the refreshing truth of the more-than-enough life Jesus offers, you’ll experience the joyous freedom that comes to those who are determined to discover what God can do through a soul completely in love with Him. * * * * *  “These pages are what your soul is begging for" —Ann Voskamp   “ Nothing to Prove  takes us on a journey toward freedom from the need to measure up.” —Mark Batterson   We love this glorious and universally resounding message.” —Louie and Shelley Giglio   “This book will help you take your eyes off your problems and put them back on God’s promises.” —Christine Caine |
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Life doesn’t have to be so complicated. In Jesus Over Everything, Bible teacher Lisa Whittle gives practical language for our universal difficulties, offering hope and direction for the future. We all want to live simpler lives and to put Jesus first – and we struggle with both. While we are busy strategizing new ways to streamline our calendars and clean out our closets of the clutter, what really needs attention is what will give us long-term clarity and peace — the priority order of Jesus over everything in our lives. In Jesus Over Everything, Lisa shares eight statements of choice to help us grow in our understanding of what it means to put Jesus first amid the craziness of our days. Discover the joy of choosing: · commitment over mood · real over pretty · steady over hype · holiness over freedom · service over spotlight · and more Jesus Over Everything is a practical, compelling picture of what we crave yet struggle to define as we seek to give God his rightful place in our everyday lives. |
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What happens when we die? What is heaven like? How do angels live? In his classic work, Swedish visionary Emanuel Swedenborg gives readers a detailed road map to the afterlife, describing the process that our soul goes through after death, the nature of heaven and hell, angels and demons, all in meticulous detail. He posits that the love of self or of the world drives one towards hell, and love of God and fellow men towards heaven. Here is the most influential and important book ever written on the subject! About the Author: The son of a Swedish Lutheran pastor, professor, and court chaplain, Emanuel Swedenborg first became a scientist and mining engineer. Of brilliant intellect and wide-ranging interests, he explored many areas of nature, doing pioneering work in several fields. In 1743 he began to experience a series of visions of the spiritual world. Over subsequent years he maintained that he held conversations with angels, the departed, and even God, and that he had visited heaven and hell. Swedenborg penned a lengthy series of writings inspired by these encounters, based on the concept of a spiritual cosmos as model for the physical, an educative view of the afterlife, and the allegorical interpretation of Scripture. In 1774 the small Church of the New Jerusalem was founded explicitly on the basis of his revelations. Swedenborg's influence has been much wider than its membership. His teachings entered American culture generally through the popularity of several of his books and his impact on Spiritualism and the New England Transcendentalists. Afterlife by Emanuel Swedenborg, ISBN: 9789388760720 Awakened Imagination by Neville Goddard, ISBN: 9789388760614 Feeling is the Secret by Neville Goddard, ISBN: 9789388760188 How to be filled with the Holy Spirit by A. W. Tozer, ISBN: 9789388760621 Jesus the Christ by James E. Talmage, ISBN: 9789388760478 The Holy Bible by Anonymous, ISBN: 9789388760331 The Imitation of Christ by Thomas À Kempis, ISBN: 9789388118019 The Knowledge of the Holy by A. W. Tozer, ISBN: 9789388760645 The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer, ISBN: 9789388760508 |
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI explains personally the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Faith. |
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ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist - Christian Living2019 IVP Readers' Choice Award2019 WORLD Magazine Book of the Year Short List - Science |
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This book is intended as an aid to believers in developing a daily time of morning revival with the Lord in His word. At the same time, it provides a limited review of the International Training for Elders and Responsible Ones webcast from Anaheim, California, on April 16-18, 2021. The general subject of the training was “Vital Factors for the Recovery of the Church Life.” Through intimate contact with the Lord in His word, the believers can be constituted with life and truth and thereby equipped to prophesy in the meetings of the church unto the building up of the Body of Christ. |
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Discover how yielding ourselves wholly to God, especially in the midst of challenging circumstances, lends new purpose to our lives.   “Vivian Mabuni is a kind and trustworthy guide through one of adulthood’s secrets: life doesn’t go like you thought it would.”—Jen Hatmaker,  New York Times  best-selling author of  For the Love  and  Of Mess and Moxie   As women after God’s heart, we honestly desire to please God. We want to be used by Him and to experience the peace and fulfillment He wants for us. Yet it’s all too easy to fall into living mechanically, with a rule-based approach to the Christian life, or to focus on getting what we want when we want it. Even when we  want  to be willing, saying yes to whatever God asks often feels scary, and the distractions of this world get in the way.   Vivian Mabuni knows this all too well, but she’s discovered that open-handed living starts with an intentional posture of the heart. Through surrender to His will, we draw closer to God in a way that makes our day-to-day lives more purposeful, powerful, and pleasing to Him.    With Vivian’s warm encouragement in  Open Hands, Willing Heart,  you’ll learn how to step out in courageous trust as you invite God to give and take—and move and work—in your life as He sees fit. Along the way you’ll discover true joy and serenity that will carry you through every circumstance. |
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The Book of Common Prayer by the The Christian Episcopal Church of Canada |
