Download or read book A Spiritual Kindergarten written by Dale Ryan and published by . This book was released on 2008-12-03 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bill W., one of the "founders" of Alcoholics Anonymous talked about the Twelve Steps as a spiritual kindergarten. The Steps have helped hundreds of thousands of people reconnect with foundational spiritual truths. They provide the basic building blocks for living a spiritual life.This workbook is designed to help you explore the Twelve Steps from a Christian perspective. Whether you are an old-timer with the Steps or you have never seen them before, whether you have been a Christian for years or you are just starting to search for a meaningful spirituality, we believe this workbook can be helpful to you. We invite you to learn more about the Twelve Steps and more about the Christian faith in Spiritual Kindergarten.
Download or read book The Science of Children s Religious and Spiritual Development written by Annette Mahoney and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-26 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Element provides a comprehensive yet concise account of scientific research on children's religious and spiritual (RS) development. After providing a historical sketch of definitional issues in the science of RS, the first section reviews basic descriptive information on children's RS development as well as wholistic theoretical models and measures of children's RS development. The second section covers evidence about links of child and parental RS to children's psychosocial adjustment, and highlights the need for more research that discriminates specific positive and negative manifestations of RS for children's development. The third section summarizes evidence about the robust influence of parents on their children's RS development and parents' perceptions of their role in this process. The fourth section focuses on cognitive-developmental research on children's cognitions about God/deities and prayer. The Element concludes with a synopsis of key themes and challenges that researchers face to advance the science of children's RS development.
Download or read book Curriculum of Love written by Morgan Simone Daleo and published by Grace Publishing & Communications. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses a nondenominational approch to fostering spiritual development in children.
Download or read book Signs of God s Love written by Tahirih L Lemon and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While hiking with his father, Aidan discovers signs of God's love throughout creation. Join Aidan, as he explores and learns about the unique power each form of creation possesses. A beautifully illustrated book introducing the concept of God, the loving Creator, and what makes humans special. Ages 4-8 years
Download or read book What s So Spiritual about Your Gifts written by Henry Blackaby and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2009-01-16 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Old Testament is our "kindergarten" for understanding the pattern of the Holy Spirit's gifting and work. That pattern is this: God gives an assignment to a person; then the Holy Spirit is given to equip him or her for the assignment. The proof of the Spirit's presence is that the person is able to complete the assignment effectively through the supernatural enabling of the Holy Spirit. Truly understood and embraced, the Holy Spirit's gifts allow the Church to be Christ-centered, to maintain unity and oneness of heart, and to practice genuine, powerful love. WHAT EXACTLY HAVE YOU BEEN GIVEN? Surprises are in store when we explore biblically what spiritual gifts really are, how they fit with our natural strengths and talents, and how they match our calling and assignments from God. This book will help restore the Holy Spirit to the center of your understanding and practice of spiritual gifts, and set you free to serve God as never before. Story Behind the Book The Old Testament is our "kindergarten" for understanding the pattern of the Holy Spirit’s gifting and work. That pattern is this: God gives an assignment to a person; then the Holy Spirit is given to equip him or her for the assignment. The proof of the Spirit’s presence is that the person is able to complete the assignment effectively through the supernatural enabling of the Holy Spirit. Truly understood and embraced, the Holy Spirit’s gifts allow the church to be Christ-centered, to maintain unity and oneness of heart, and to practice genuine, powerful love.
Download or read book Religion A Kindergarten to Spirituality written by AiR - Atman in Ravi and published by AiR Institute of Realization. This book was released on 2019-12-30 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religion! A Kindergarten to Spirituality!! by AiR discusses how we need to go beyond religion to actually know, understand and Realize God.
Download or read book The Kindergarten Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Supporting Children and Youth Through Spiritual Education written by Kirmani, Mubina Hassanali and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-07-17 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Across academic circles over the last few decades, the interest and inquiry on spirituality continues to broaden. Currently, the school system in the United States and many Western countries put their focus on academic achievement at the expense of preparing their students inner cores for skills they will need to deal with a more complex and challenging world to come. Supporting Children and Youth Through Spiritual Education provides a platform for researchers and experts in the field of spirituality in children and youth to voice the urgent need for an educational system that truly nurtures the whole child. The book also considers the need to remove the misunderstandings about the terms spirituality and religion among those who work directly with children and youth. Covering key topics such as religion, cognitive development, and spiritual needs, this reference work is critical for principals, administrators, industry professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.
Download or read book Teaching about God and Spirituality written by Roberta Louis Goodman and published by Behrman House, Inc. This book was released on 2002 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wide array of renowned scholars and practitioners share their ideas for teaching about God from a Jewish perspective in this comprehensive collection. This enlightening yet practical resource includes ready-to-use lessons for preschool through adult and family education as well as background material to enrich the teacher's own sense of God and spirituality. Chapters include: "Writing a Personal Theology," by Dr. Neil Gillman; "The Changing Perceptions of God in Judaism," by Rabbi Rifat Sonsino; "The Spiritual Condition of American Jews," by Dr. David Ariel; "The Image of God as Teacher," by Dr. Hanan Alexander; "Spiritual Mentoring," by Dr. Carol Ochs; "Tell Me a Story," by Rabbi Sandi Eisenberg Sasso.
Download or read book Pass it On written by Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, inc and published by Alcoholics Anonymous World Serv Incorporated. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Bill Wilson and how the A.A. message reached the world/
Download or read book The Language of Letting Go written by Melody Beattie and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-12-12 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for those of us who struggle with codependency, these daily meditations offer growth and renewal, and remind us that the best thing we can do is take responsibility for our own self-care. Melody Beattie integrates her own life experiences and fundamental recovery reflections in this unique daily meditation book written especially for those of us who struggle with the issue of codependency.Problems are made to be solved, Melody reminds us, and the best thing we can do is take responsibility for our own pain and self-care. In this daily inspirational book, Melody provides us with a thought to guide us through the day and she encourages us to remember that each day is an opportunity for growth and renewal.
Download or read book Nurturing Young Children as Spiritual Beings in a Globalized World written by Elizabeth Rouse and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-10-17 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together leading academics and practitioners to provide research-informed strategies for nurturing young children as spiritual beings. Globalization and performativity have led to a narrowing of education in early years settings and schools, and this book considers the types of knowledge and capabilities children and educators need to address the challenges this presents. The chapters explore and critique existing practices in a range of areas including sustainability, inclusion, relationships with parents, ethics of care, and the role of the arts. Written by contributors based in Australia, Canada, Malta, Norway, the UK and the USA, the book offers theoretical discussion and practical strategies to help educators nurture young children's spirituality emphasising holistic approaches and caring relationships as an antidote to current neoliberal discourse.
Download or read book Mother Angelica s Little Book of Life Lessons and Everyday Spirituality written by Raymond Arroyo and published by Image. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Everything starts with one person . . . I don’t care if you’re 5 or 105, God from all eternity chose you to be where you are, at this time in history, to change the world.” “If you are following God, He never shows you the end. It’s always a walk of faith.” “Faith is one foot on the ground, one foot in the air, and a queasy feeling in the stomach.” —Mother Angelica Are you unsure of your purpose in life? Stuck in the past and worried about the future? Hamstrung by fear, failure, or trials? Mother is here to help. For more than twenty-five years, Mother Angelica has dispensed spiritual wisdom and practical advice to millions around the globe through her lively broadcasts on EWTN. Now she shares with you her personal life lessons and hilarious counsel as never before. Raymond Arroyo, author of the bestselling biography of Mother Angelica, has assembled an inspiring collection of her powerful insights, comic musings, and no-nonsense guidance for everyday living. Culled from never-before-seen interviews, private conversations, and recorded lessons not heard in over thirty years, to which Arroyo had exclusive access, these selections capture Mother Angelica’s spunky spirit and profound wisdom at their zenith. In Mother Angelica’s Little Book of Life Lessons and Everyday Spirituality, the beloved nun is your personal mentor. Together you’ll discover: How to find God’s Will in your life How to pursue inspirations fearlessly How to make sense of pain and suffering How to spiritually overcome personal faults and trials Created in cooperation with Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, this devotional treasury is accompanied by original prayers from Mother Angelica’s private collection. Within are the meditations, personal beliefs, and pithy life lessons that transformed a disabled child of divorce into Mother Angelica, founder and CEO of the world’s largest religious media empire. Packed with real-world hope, this little book is sure to transform your life in a big way. A portion of the proceeds of this book goes to support the work of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery
Download or read book The Kindergarten for Teachers and Parents written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mountains Meadows and Moonbeams written by Mary Summer Rain and published by Hampton Roads Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mountains, Meadows, and Moonbeams is one of the most useful children's books ever written. Mary Summer Rain believes that "It is our spiritual responsibility to ensure that each child's understanding of the truths is as comprehensive as possible." Here is a simple, delightful, easy-to-read book, full of illustrations for coloring, which will help parents nuture the imagination and creativity of their children, and help the children understand where we all came from and who we, as human beings, really are.
Download or read book The Child in Christian Thought written by Marcia J. Bunge and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of seventeen essays presenting theological perspectives on children throughout history. Discusses the care of children, their spiritual education, and the role of parents, the church, and the state in raising children.
Download or read book Are My Kids on Track written by Sissy MEd Goff, LPC-MHSP and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2017-02-14 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tools for Identifying and Developing Spiritual, Social, and Emotional Growth From birth to adulthood, our children's physical and intellectual development is carefully tracked and charted. But what about their hearts? After all, how our children develop emotionally, socially, and spiritually will determine who they become as husbands and wives, fathers and mothers, friends and co-workers. Are My Kids on Track? helps you identify and measure 12 key emotional, social, and spiritual milestones in your children's lives. Moreover, you will discover practical ways to guide your kids through any stumbling blocks they might encounter and help them reach the appropriate landmarks. Along the way the authors pinpoint the different ways boys and girls develop, so you can help your child flourish in his or her own way. Filled with decades of experience from three practicing counselors, speakers, and writers, this book provides you with valuable, current research and user-friendly, hands-on practices to make supporting your kids' soul development a seamless part of family life. Don't just raise smart kids--raise courageous, compassionate, resilient, empathetic, and smart kids.
