Download or read book Qigong for Christians written by Sylvia and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2019-11-21 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all need healing in our lives today: healing from health issues; healing from broken hearts; healing from hopelessness in a chaotic world. Sylvia was one such person who desired healing in her life, dealing with personal challenges stemming from being raised in a broken home. Her parents divorced when Sylvia was six years old, and at age eighteen, her broken heart still had not mended. Having attended Christian churches throughout her childhood, Sylvia still felt in need of God's healing touch to handle the trials she was facing. Her prayers were answered in 2008, when she was introduced to Qigong meditation, a Chinese meditation that utilizes everything in a person (heart, mind, body, and spirit) to improve one's overall health and well-being. Sylvia soon became a dedicated student of Master Chunyi Lin, founder of Spring Forest Qigong, and implemented her Christian faith into her practice of Qigong meditation. The result is her new guide, Qigong for Christians: A Christ-Centered Healing Meditation, which brings twelve steps of meditative healing associated with Qigong together with the scriptural insight of the Bible. Sylvia is a strong believer in the power of connecting with God for direction in life, feeling God leading her as a child toward a career in nursing. She has worked in the nursing field since 1994, and has been a nurse practitioner for the past thirteen years. Her background in healthcare influences her appreciation for the comfort of Qigong, and the results she knows firsthand that it can bring. Each page guides readers easily through different meditation steps, visualizations, and mental exercises with Qigong, enhanced by Sylvia's direction of praising God and being aware of Jesus' sacrifices on the cross to restore our connection to God. Scripture references accompany each step to acquaint readers with the author's promptings of Biblical faith while doing Qigong meditation. As she witnessed the benefits of Qigong for Christians to herself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, Sylvia also wishes for readers to have their own personal experiences and improvements as they connect with God through this Jesus-centered healing meditation.

Download or read book Yoga Tai Chi and Reiki written by Max Sculley and published by Connor Court Publishing Pty Limited. This book was released on 2012 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Max Sculley's definitive critique of Yoga, Tai Chi and Reiki comes with a timely warning that despite these practices' surface appeal for helping fitness, relaxation and health, they are closely linked to underlying Eastern philosophies that are incompatible with Christianity. Vatican documents, including one authored by the present Pope when he was Cardinal Ratzinger, have highlighted the spiritual dangers associated with methods of meditation associated with Eastern religions. Despite these warnings Yoga, Tai Chi and Reiki continue to be promoted in parishes, schools and religious orders. Max Sculley's detailed and well documented analysis of Yoga, Tai Chi and Reika includes gripping personal stories that bring home the dark side of these practices. This book needs to be widely circulated among teachers, clergy and religious.

Download or read book The Lausanne Covenant written by John R. W. Stott and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Dao of Healing written by Lai Pak-Wah and published by Graceworks. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last 50 years have seen the popularity of Chinese medicine grow exponentially. In China, Korea, Japan and Singapore, Chinese medicine has been incorporated into their healthcare systems to varying degrees. In the West, it is no longer uncommon for patients to consult Chinese medicine doctors, many of whom are non-Chinese. However, among Christians in many parts of the developed world, Chinese medicine is still viewed with suspicion and negativity. Are these fears justified? How can we better understand the roots and practices of Chinese medicine? The Dao of Healing takes us on an in-depth exploration of the histories and philosophies that have shaped both Western biomedicine and Chinese medicine in order that we might make informed judgements about them. If our call is to “love our neighbours”, we need to be able to dialogue with them on the basis of mutual respect and understanding. Let this book be the catalyst for meaningful and productive conversations across the divide.

Download or read book Instant Health written by Shifu Yan Lei and published by Yan Lei. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the past 1500 years, the Qigong workout for longevity has been secretly passed from generation to generation at the Shaolin Temple of Zen in Henan Province, China. Now, for the first time, a 34th-generation fighting disciple from the temple shows how to optimize energy, alleviate stress, boost the immune system, and achieve optimum health. The complete workout is shown with easy-to-follow instructions and images, covering everything from stretches and stances to the Instant Health self-massage. This comprehensive guide provides detailed advice on adapting Shaolin Qigong to suit any life stage, and includes training tips, Zen wisdom, and a personalized mind-body workout created especially for the busy Western lifestyle.

Download or read book In Bondage to Evil written by T. Craig Isaacs and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Either you believe in possession or you do not. It is that simple, or at least that is how it often seems. However, the existence of the possession state in the human condition is not a matter of faith, it is a phenomenon that demands exploration." So begins the introduction of this psycho-spiritual exploration of involuntary (or demonic) possession. Avoiding the pitfalls of many such works, here is presented the inarguable fact that the possession state does occur and must be taken seriously if those who are afflicted are to be helped. The only argument that remains is the attributed cause of the state. Covering a comprehensive array of topics from the history of demonic possession to a present understanding of the phenomenology and intrapsychic dynamics of the possession state, the book also provides a depth of understanding with respect to the various forms of possession encountered throughout the world. Readers will also gain an understanding of the various cultural and psychological explanations for possession, including neuropsychological, hypnosis, and psychodynamic theories. It concludes with the examination of three cases of demonic possession and the presentation of diagnostic criteria to assist in differentiating possession from common forms of psychopathology.

Download or read book Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body written by Bruce Kumar Frantzis and published by Blue Snake Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Bruce Frantzis demystifies the fundamental principles of chi gung and provides a comprehensive exercise program with detailed illustrations to increase life energy, improve health, boost sports performance, and combat stress and aging."--Provided by Publisher.

Download or read book The Souls of China written by Ian Johnson and published by Pantheon. This book was released on 2017 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist: a revelatory portrait of religion in China today, its history, the spiritual traditions of its Eastern and Western faiths, and the ways in which it is influencing China's future. Following a century of violent antireligious campaigns, China is now awash with new temples, churches, and mosques as well as cults, sects, and politicians trying to harness religion for their own ends. Driving this explosion of faith is uncertainty over what it means to be Chinese, and how to live an ethical life in a country that discarded traditional morality a century ago and is still searching for new guideposts. Ian Johnson lived for extended periods with underground church members, rural Daoists, and Buddhist pilgrims. He has distilled these experiences into a cycle of festivals, births, deaths, detentions, and struggle a great awakening of faith that is shaping the soul of the world s newest superpower. (With black-and-white illustrations throughout).

Download or read book Alternative Medicine written by Donal O'Mathuna and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2010-05-11 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete resource of its kind on alternative medicine• Herbal remedies, dietary supplements, and alternative therapiesTheir specific usesWhich ones really work (and which ones don’t)What to watch out for• Christian versus non-Christian approaches to holistic health• Clinically proven treatments versus unproven or quack treatments• Truths and fallacies about supernatural healing• Ancient medical lore: the historical, cultural, and scientific facts• And much, much moreAlternative Medicine is the first comprehensive guidebook to nontraditional medicine written from a distinctively Christian perspective. Keeping pace with the latest developments and research in alternative medicine, this thoroughly revised edition combines the most current information with an easy-to-use format. University lecturer and researcher Dónal O’Mathúna, PhD, and national medical authority Walt Larimore, MD, provide detailed and balanced answers to your most pressing questions about alternative medicine—and to other questions you wouldn’t have thought to ask.Also includesTwo alphabetical reference sections:Alternative therapiesHerbal remedies, vitamins, and dietary supplementsA description of each therapy and remedy, an analysis of claims, results of actual studies, cautions, recommendations, and further resourcesHandy cross-references linking health problems with various alternative therapies and herbal remedies reviewed in the book

Download or read book The Theory and Practice of Taiji Qigong written by Chris Jarmey and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practiced regularly, Taiji Qigong has been show to increase energy, improve health, and help prevent illness through simple movements and focused breathing. This in depth instruction manual brings the practice to the average reader. Written for every level of skill and interest and constructed for easy customizing for particular goals, the book is broken into three parts that cover the theory and practice of Qi and Qigong; the general principles of Qigong practice; and the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong in detail.

Download or read book Qigong Meditation written by Jwing-Ming Yang and published by Ymaa Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sitting Meditation is becoming more and more popular as people realize that finding their inner self brings health, happiness and clear meaning to one's own life. Chinese Qigong has a rich theoretical foundation for meditation training known as Small Circulation where the body's energy is consciously circulated on energetic pathways. This book describes the theory and presents a detailed practice routine for Small Circulation and Internal Elixir Qigong.

Download or read book SYSTEMATIC BIBLICAL MEDITATION PROTOCOL written by Messenger K.Hezekiah Scipio, and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-12 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meditation helps with lowering high blood pressure, stress reduction, treatment for anxiety, depression, all forms of pain: backaches, muscle pain, joint aches, post-operative pain, neck, arm and leg pain, according to Benson, H., MD, Harvard University professor emeritus, cardiologist, pioneer researcher, developer of the Relaxation Response, and co-founder of Benson-Henry Institute For Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston. "Hindu or other Eastern religious traditions that practice meditation have certain words or mantras...many Westerners, and especially those committed to a form of Christianity or Judaism, are reluctant to use these terms...the use of the mantra, which may include the names of Hindu gods, may actually have a negative effect and cause more unrest and anxiety than peace of mind if you don't believe them" " (Beyond the Relaxation Response, p. 107). This book presents biblical alternative to nonbiblical meditation. Getting a copy will be a profitable lifelong investment.

Download or read book Biblical Massage and Holy Spirit Touch with guidelines for Biblical Meditation and Fasting written by K.Hezekiah Scipio and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-03-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""My name is Melody.I am an RN.I work with orthopedic, neuro, trauma patients, and a variety of other patients.I have seen those hurting with physical wounds;I have also seen those with emotional, mental and spiritual pain.The wounds affecting their mental and emotional conditions can sometimes cripple them in ways more severe than the physical wounds.I was curious and intrigued to get Messenger Hezekiah's book on healing touch. I read the book through and found it interesting.I know that healing can occur, and scripture tells us to lay hands on the sick... Messenger Hezekiah gives scriptural basis for this healing and talks about the faith and requirements laid out in scripture for such a work."" Melody February 9, 2019. ""In this revised edition, I focus on Biblical Meditation and Fasting, explaining what I mean by Biblical Meditation, differences between Biblical Meditation and Transcendental Meditation, and giving step by step methods of performing Biblical Meditation. "" -- K. Hezekiah Scipio

Download or read book Qi and Grace written by Elise Ching and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-05 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals the meaning and practice of Abba-Imma Qigong, an embodied Lord´s Prayer. It includes Reverend Steve Harms´explanations of the linguistic and historical contexts for his revitalized wording of this foundational Christian prayer and explanations and photos along with instructions of the Abba-Imma Qigong form by Kaleo Ching. Abba-Imma Qigong is where East meets West in a blend of Judeo-Christian and Daoist/Chinese Medicine wisdom and compassion. It invokes and honors Abba-Imma, the Father-Mother God, the Divine Source. It is a unique form of prayer, of praying with the body, mind, and spirit to inspire an enhanced intimacy with the Divine beyond and within.

Download or read book Qigong Fever written by David A. Palmer and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-27 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Qigong a regimen of body, breath, and mental training exercises was one of the most widespread cultural and religious movements of late-twentieth-century urban China. The practice was promoted by senior Communist Party leaders as a uniquely Chinese healing tradition and as a harbinger of a new scientific revolution, yet the movement's mass popularity and the almost religious devotion of its followers led to its ruthless suppression. In this absorbing and revealing book, David A. Palmer relies on a combination of historical, anthropological, and sociological perspectives to describe the spread of the qigong craze and its reflection of key trends that have shaped China since 1949, including the search for a national identity and an emphasis on the absolute authority of science. Qigong offered the promise of an all-powerful technology of the body rooted in the mysteries of Chinese culture. However, after 1995 the scientific underpinnings of qigong came under attack, its leaders were denounced as charlatans, and its networks of followers, notably Falungong, were suppressed as "evil cults." According to Palmer, the success of the movement proves that a hugely important religious dimension not only survived under the CCP but was actively fostered, if not created, by high-ranking party members. Tracing the complex relationships among the masters, officials, scientists, practitioners, and ideologues involved in qigong, Palmer opens a fascinating window on the transformation of Chinese tradition as it evolved along with the Chinese state. As he brilliantly demonstrates, the rise and collapse of the qigong movement is key to understanding the politics and culture of post-Mao society.

Download or read book The Battle for China s Spirit written by Sarah Cook and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Battle for China’s Spirit is the first comprehensive analysis of its kind, focusing on seven major religious groups in China that together account for over 350 million believers: Chinese Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Tibetan Buddhism, and Falun Gong. The study examines the evolution of the Communist Party’s policies of religious control, how they are applied differently to diverse faith communities, and how citizens are responding to these policies. The study—which draws on hundreds of official documents and interviews with religious leaders, lay believers, and scholars—finds that Chinese government controls over religion have intensified since November 2012, seeping into new areas of daily life. Yet millions of religious believers defy official restrictions or engage in some form of direct protest, at times scoring significant victories. The report explores how these dynamics affect China’s overall social, political, and economic environment, while offering recommendations to both the Chinese government and international actors for how to increase the space for peaceful religious practice in a country where spirituality has been deeply embedded in its culture for millennia.

Download or read book The Warrior written by Charles J. Pettitt and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2014-12-05 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Warrior" Endorsement "The Warrior" brought back many memories of the past in my life and some current day battles I still face. As a former UFC and Pride fighter I faced many of the same ridicule and resistance from the "Religious" community and personal friends. People would ask me daily how I could be a Christian yet get into a cage and battle. The sport then still banned on Network television and the political resistance of it becoming a mainstream sport made acceptance difficult. This book helps explain how God uses his followers in all areas and aspects of life not just in Church. I have always thought I was used to spread the glory of Jesus and had a captive audience every time I fought. It was an opportunity to spread the Love of Christ in what could be a dark place. A chance to give God the glory for my victory's when the microphone was handed to me, and quote a scripture verse pointing my finger at Jesus and not myself. Physical Sports such as MMA are no different than going to school as a teacher. It's an opportunity to give God the glory, and profess your love for an awesome God. "The Warrior" is one more way we as believers can help others have the piece that we all need. I highly recommend this book to all!" Ron Waterman, first WEC super heavyweight champion and former UFC, WWE, Pancrase and Pride Fighting Championship professional fighter. Ron is the Author of "Tapped Out by Jesus" from the cage to the cross.