Download or read book Divine Dimensions Expressions in Daily Life written by Moreen C. DuFermont MSW and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In todays fast-paced world, it is more important than ever to create a lifestyle that focuses on the mind, body, spirit balance. The author guides spiritual seekers on a creative journey by nourishing connections to truth, healing, inner peace, faith and love. She facilitates the activation of your own inner wisdom, shifts limited perspectives and reframes obstacles to open your heart path and actualize your dreams. Using practical tools and innovative ideas, DuFermont inspires an authentic transformation that embraces natures grace through metaphor and heartfelt themes such as healing, hope, possibility and complete realignment with ones true self. She invites you to access the courage to express your uniqueness, illuminate your truth and cherish today! This guide reminds all of us that we are responsible for our own path in life. Divine Dimensions: Expressions in Daily Life is a useful resource that offers timeless principles to seekers who want to honor their soul contract, live life fully in the present and realize their innate potential.
Download or read book Gathered Before God written by Jane Rogers Vann and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is the central purpose of the church today? How can churches experience renewal through worship? In Gathered before God, Jane Rogers Vann answers these important questions by studying ten vibrant small, medium, and large churches. Her findings, she argues, show that worship is the most important thing churches do and is vital to the renewal of congregational life. Vann explores how these congregations changed into worship-centered churches and how their experiences can help other churches do the same. Gathered before God offers resources for pastors, worship leaders, and Christian educators to reflect on their worship, leading to an openness to change and processes to help church leaders support each other during the periods of reform and renewal. Moving beyond the "contemporary versus traditional debate," Gathered before God is an earnest call for us all to reclaim worship as a central act of our life together as Christians that expresses clearly what the church believes about God, itself, and the world.
Download or read book New Catholic Women written by Mary Jo Weaver and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1995-12-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Weaver fills an important gap in women's studies through her investigation of the intersection of the women's movement with the lives of contemporary Roman Catholic women." -- Iris "Mary Jo Weaver has charted the course of this new consciousness among Roman Catholic women." -- Rosemary Radford Ruether "This is the first full-scale study of how the U.S. women's movement has intersected with the lives and aspirations of American Roman Catholic women."Â -- Elizabeth Johnson, Religious Studies Review
Download or read book Religious and Spiritual Issues in Counseling written by Mary Thomas Burke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-08-02 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religious and Spiritual Issues in Counseling is a comprehensive resource for counselors, psychotherapists and psychologists seeking to understand and incorporate the spiritual dimension of a client's person, and to use this understanding in developing successful intervention strategies with clients. Including case studies and exercises for self-exploration, this book covers specific groups, such as the elderly, the homeless as well as multicultural populations. Human development concerns are integrated into the book and address the changing role that spirituality plays throughout the lifespan.
Download or read book Portals to the Infinite written by J.M. Vessard and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2024-03-19 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like to expand your ideas and experiences of creation? This book inspires with stories, messages, inspirational material, and with many higher-dimensional contacts with the light groups of higher dimensions. Those light groups display different dominant colors and frequencies of light. There were also many personal contacts with the author's original light group from the higher dimensions of another galaxy. The ancient mentor of that light group made the most contacts. He gave her experiences of portals to higher dimensions and much information from beyond this world.
Download or read book The Twelve Dimensions of Israel written by Nechama Sarah Gilah Nadborny and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Divine Love written by Jeff Levin and published by Templeton Foundation Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors to Divine Love cover a broad spectrum of world religions, comparing and contrasting approaches among Christians of several denominations, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, and adherents of traditional African religions. Each chapter focuses on the definition and conceptual boundaries of divine love; its expression and experience; its instrumentality and salience; how it can become distorted, and how it has been made manifest or restored by great historic exemplars of altruism, compassion, and unlimited love. The ultimate aim for many of the world’s major faith traditions is to love and be loved by God—to live in connection with the Divine, in union with the Beloved, in reconciliation with the Ultimate. Religious scholars Jeff Levin and Stephen G. Post have termed this connection “divine love.” In their new collection of the same name, they have invited eight of the world’s preeminent religious scholars to share their perspectives on the what, how, and why of divine love. From this diverse gathering of perspectives emerges evidence that to love and to be loved by God, to enter into a mutual and covenantal relationship with the Divine, may well offer solutions to many of the current crises around the world. Only a loving relationship with the Source of being within the context of the great faith and wisdom traditions of the world can fully inform and motivate the acts of love, unity, justice, compassion, kindness, and mercy for all beings that are so desperately required to counter the toxic influences in the world. Contributors: William C. Chittick, Vigen Guroian, Ruben L. F. Habito, William K. Mahony, John S. Mbiti, Jacob Neusner, Clark H. Pinnock, and David Tracy.
Download or read book 11 Best Yoga Poses Change Your Life try at Home written by DIPAK RANJAN and published by DIPAK RANJAN MAHANTY. This book was released on 2024-03-15 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoga is a holistic system of practices originating from ancient India, designed to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It encompasses a wide range of techniques and disciplines aimed at harmonizing the body, mind, and spirit. The word "yoga" itself means union or connection, reflecting its goal of integrating the individual consciousness with the universal consciousness. At its core, yoga emphasizes self-awareness, self-discovery, and self-realization. It offers a path for individuals to cultivate balance, inner peace, and optimal health in all dimensions of their being. While yoga is often associated with physical postures (asanas) and breath control techniques (pranayama), it also includes practices such as meditation, relaxation, ethical living, and self-inquiry. Yoga is adaptable and inclusive, catering to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whether practiced for physical fitness, stress relief, spiritual growth, or a combination of these reasons, yoga offers something for everyone. It can be practiced individually or in group settings, in studios, gyms, parks, or even in the comfort of one's own home. Benefits of yoga practice may include increased flexibility, strength, and balance; reduced stress and anxiety; improved concentration and mental clarity; enhanced vitality and energy; and a greater sense of connection with oneself and others. While there are many different styles and approaches to yoga, ranging from gentle and restorative to dynamic and challenging, all share the common goal of fostering holistic well-being and self-transformation. Ultimately, yoga is not just a physical practice but a journey of self-discovery and inner growth, leading to greater harmony, peace, and fulfillment in life.
Download or read book 52 Weeks to Spiritual Fulfillment written by Yesu Vi and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-06-03 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Yearlong Quest Towards Deep Spiritual Connection Imagine setting off on a remarkable journey that takes you deep into the heart of spiritual practice, one week at a time. "52 Weeks to Spiritual Fulfillment: A Year of Prayer and Devotion" is designed to guide you through an enlightening path over the course of a year, promising not just growth but a profound connection with your faith and yourself. Starting with the foundational aspects of prayer and devotion, you're invited to explore the essence of spiritual life through daily practices, scripture meditation, and embracing silence. Each chapter unfolds new disciplines, challenges, and opportunities to deepen your relationship with the Divine. From understanding the dynamics of intercessory prayer to discovering the power of scripture, this book lays down a week-by-week strategy that is both manageable and immensely fulfilling. Engaging with this book means more than just following a routine; it's about cultivating a lifestyle that encompasses prayer, gratitude, and reflection. Whether it's through fasting, journaling, or participating in community worship, every practice recommended is a stepping stone towards achieving an enriched spiritual life. You'll learn not just to speak to the Divine, but to listen, creating a two-way conversation filled with wisdom and insight. As the weeks progress, encounters with challenges such as distractions, doubts, and spiritual dry spells are addressed with compassion and practical advice, ensuring that you feel supported and empowered to overcome them. The journey also celebrates the rhythms of the liturgical year, inviting you to immerse yourself in the traditions and holy days that have guided the faithful for centuries. By the end of your yearlong quest, you would have not only built a robust spiritual discipline but also experienced a profound transformation in your approach to prayer and devotion. "52 Weeks to Spiritual Fulfillment: A Year of Prayer and Devotion" is more than a book; it's a companion for anyone yearning for a deeper, more meaningful spiritual life. Let this journey reshape your relationship with the Divine, one week at a time.
Download or read book Reflections on the Silence of God written by Bob E.J.H. Becking and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2013-10-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In their recent book The Silent God, Marjo Korpel and Johannes de Moor presented a provocative view on the concept of divine silence in ancient Israel. In their view, divine silence can be explained as an answer to a variety of circumstances. Additionally, they opt for the view that divine silence needs to be answered by appropriate human conduct. The essays in this volume applaud and challenge their views from different perspectives: exegetical, ancient Near Eastern, semantic, philosophical etc. Some authors hint at the view that divine silence should be construed as an indication of divine absence. Korpel and De Moor give a learned response to their critics. Contributors include: Bob Becking, Joel Burnett, Meindert Dijkstra, Walter Dietrich, Matthijs de Jong, Paul Sanders, Marcel Sarot, Anne-Mareike Wetter, Marjo Korpel and Johannes C. de Moor.
Download or read book Abiding in Emptiness written by Bhikkhu Analayo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Abiding in Emptiness presents a practice-related exploration of emptiness in daily life and formal meditation, based on instructions found in the Buddha's Greater and the Smaller Discourses on Emptiness. This presentation provides translations of the relevant textual portions followed by explanations, a summary of the main points covered in each chapter, and practice instructions. The presentation in what follows is firmly grounded in early Buddhist thought, contextualized within the doctrinal framework provided by the early discourses, in clear awareness that this differs in some respects from perspectives underlying the Chan and the Mahāmudrā / Dzogchen traditions. Versions of the Greater and the Smaller Discourses on Emptiness exist in Pāli, Chinese, and Tibetan. Nevertheless, meditation on emptiness in its various forms has not garnered as much attention from Theravādins as it has from practitioners of Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism. In an attempt to build a bridge between these different traditions and to facilitate an adoption of emptiness practices by contemporary practitioners operating within the framework of Theravāda thought, the translations are based entirely on Pāli discourse passages. The author's annotations provide a comparative perspective on such quotations. The main part of each chapter in this book consists in practice-related explorations of quotations from the Pāli version of the Greater and the Smaller Discourses on Emptiness (the Mahāsuññatasutta and the Cūḷa- suññatasutta). Toward the end of each exploration, the author presents a verse, translated from some other Pāli text, which in one way or another captures in a poetical manner some of the main points to be kept in mind, and a summary of the main points covered in the exploration. The first part of the verse taken up in the first chapter, entirely dedicated to daily-life dimensions of emptiness practice as the indispensable foundation for going deep in formal sitting, can also serve to convey the main theme underlying this whole book"--
Download or read book The Indian Way written by John M Koller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-23 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no other book that explains both the philosophies and religions of India in their full historical development. The Indian Way is accessible to beginning students, and does justice to the Indian tradition’s richness of religious and philosophical thought. Clear and powerful explanations of yajna and dharma, and appealing, intimate descriptions of Krishna, Kali, and Shiva allow students to read some of the great Indian texts for themselves.
Download or read book GPS God s Parameters for Success written by Gary Lee Pyles and published by Covenant Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-23 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part I reveals that God is not a remote and austere religious figure and by living within His parameters (design) through His covenant, we can have a successful, intimate, vital, living relationship with Him. We are created in the image and likeness of God and that influences our responsibility to our Creator. God's love, forgiveness, fruit of the Spirit, and His covenant as seen in the armor of God leads us to see our identity in Christ. Part II explains the successful practical applications of these parameters in a person's daily life, including how stress, anxiety, unforgiveness, temptations, and our choice of foods affect our mind, will, emotions, and physical body. The book outlines practical solutions so we can live in optimal health in spirit, soul, and body. At the end of each chapter are key questions for discussion. Counselors and small group settings would benefit from this format.
Download or read book THE TRUTH OF THE ORIGIN OF THE UNIVERSE written by Sabrie Soloman and published by KHANNA PUBLISHING HOUSE. This book was released on 2024-06-12 with total page 1606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world filled with scientific explanations and theories, it can be easy to lose sight of the ultimate truth of our existence. The truth is that the universe, with all its intricate complexities, did not come into being by mere chance or a random explosion. It was carefully designed and orchestrated by a higher power, a Creator who holds everything together. When we look up at the night sky and see the countless stars and galaxies stretching out into infinity, we cannot help but be in awe of the sheer magnitude and beauty of it all. The heavens declare the glory of God, as it says in the Bible, and remind us of the greatness of the one who made it all. The theory of the Big Bang, which posits that the universe began as a singular point and expanded over billions of years, is a flawed explanation for the origin of the universe. It fails to account for the intricate design and order that we see in the cosmos, as well as the existence of life on earth. The marvel of our planet Earth, with its perfect conditions for sustaining life, points to a Creator who had a purpose and a plan in mind when he made it. The countless galaxies and stars that we observe in the universe are a testament to the power and creativity of God. They show us that we are part of a vast and wondrous creation, one that was made by an intelligent designer who had a vision for it all. The theory of evolution, put forth by Charles Darwin, is another flawed explanation for the diversity of life on earth. It fails to explain the intricate complexities of living organisms and their unique design, as well as the existence of the human soul. It is clear that we are not the product of blind chance or random mutations, but rather the handiwork of a loving and powerful Creator. “The truth of the origin of the universe” points to a Creator who holds everything together and has a purpose and a plan for it all. God stretches out the heavens and allows light to reach us here on earth, showing us his care and provision for his creation. We are not the product of random chance or blind evolution, but rather the cherished creation of a loving God who made us in his image. Let us never forget the marvel and wonder of the universe, and the greatness of the one who made it all.
Download or read book A World Transfigured written by Philip Sheldrake and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2022-10-15 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A World Transfigured: The Mystical Journey, Philip Sheldrake demonstrates the importance of the mystical dimension of religious belief and practice. Using the words of the great theologian, Karl Rahner, Sheldrake makes the case that the Christian of the future will be either a mystic or nothing at all. In our contemporary world, this judgment applies equally to other religions as well. After chapters on the meaning of “mysticism” and the connection between mysticism and beliefs, Sheldrake describes important dimensions of mystical writings, illustrated by a range of examples. These are “Love and Desire,” “Knowing and Unknowing,” “Wonder and Beauty,” “Mysticism and Everyday Practice,” and “The Mystic as Radical Prophet.” Finally, the book briefly explores why mysticism fascinates so many people in our modern times.
Download or read book The Bhagavad Gita for Daily Living Volume 1 written by Eknath Easwaran and published by Nilgiri Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive manual for living a spiritual life, based on a verse-by-verse commentary on India’s timeless scripture – from the author of its best-selling translation. This ebook includes all three volumes in this series. The Bhagavad Gita is set on the battlefield of an apocalyptic war between good and evil. Faced with a dire moral dilemma, the warrior prince Arjuna turns in anguish to his spiritual guide, Sri Krishna, for answers to the fundamental questions of life. Easwaran points out that Arjuna’s crisis is acutely modern. The Gita’s battlefield is the struggle for self-mastery that every human being must wage. Arjuna represents each of us, and Sri Krishna is the Lord, instructing us in eighteen chapters of lofty wisdom as we face the social, environmental, and global challenges that threaten our world today. Easwaran is a spiritual teacher and author of deep insight and warmth. His verse-by-verse commentary interprets the Gita’s teachings for modern readers, explaining the Sanskrit concepts and philosophy and applying them with practicality, wisdom, and humor to every aspect of our work, our relationships, and our lives. With everyday anecdotes, stories, and examples, he shows that the changes we long to see in the world start with the transformation of our own consciousness. The practical exercises recommended by Easwaran to achieve transformation are part of a spiritual program he developed for his own life. They are accessible to people from all backgrounds and cultures. Urging us to adopt a higher image of the human being, he assures us that peace and unity are within reach. Each volume of this series covers six chapters of the Gita. Each may be read on its own, but all three volumes together form an in-depth, verse-by-verse explanation of this ancient scripture and its relevance today. Included are instructions in Easwaran's universal eight-point program of passage meditation. Volume 1: The first six chapters of the Gita explore the concept of the innermost Self and source of wisdom in each of us. Easwaran explains how we can begin to transform ourselves, even as householders engaged in busy lives. Volume 2: The next six chapters of the Gita go beyond the individual Self to explore the Supreme Reality underlying all creation. Easwaran builds a bridge across the seeming divide between scientific knowledge and spiritual wisdom, and explains how the concept of the unity of life can help us in all our relationships. Volume 3: The final six chapters put forth an urgent appeal for us to begin to see that all of us are one – to make the connection between the Self within and the Reality underlying all creation. Global in scope, the emphasis is on what we can do to make a difference to heal our environment and establish peace in the world. Easwaran’s commentary is for all students of the Gita, whatever their background, and for anyone who is trying to find a path to wisdom, love, and kindness in themselves and our troubled world. Written as an authoritative, accessible guide to a much-loved scripture, it is a handbook for finding peace and clarity within. This second edition incorporates revisions made across all three volumes following the author’s final instructions.
Download or read book The Heart of I AM the Point of Divine Origin written by Robyn Mary Edwards and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 1128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heart Of “I AM” The Point Of Divine Origin (Parts One, Two and Three), is an unfolding journey, a study into the path of realization of the Divinity of Mankind. It reveals the secrets of Divinity, the truth within the Self, God made Manifest as the diversity of all life and as your Immortal Being. The Heart Of “I AM” The Point Of Divine Origin (Parts One, Two and Three), is a journey of the soul’s awakening evolution through Resurrection and Ascension. The soul’s journey is taken through Alpha and Omega, the Body and Blood of the Self, as God’s creation. With the remembrance of all aspects of the Self, we become the realization of the prosperity of the Heart, the understanding of the true Self; perfect creations, a manifestation of God’s Heart, as seen through his Mind. This journey is the most comprehensive understanding of Alpha and Omega, starting from the Stargate of Father Mother God, through to the dimensions of Space formed forth as the Body through which the Blood, the knowing of the Self flows as Eternal Light. This unfolding fulfills the revelation of God, that all should know the truth of God.
