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Trish Ryan was the quintessential successful thirtysomething woman -- she had a career as an attorney, a nice car, and…
a succession of men clamoring for her affection. But despite all her accomplishments, the things by which she defined her life continually left her disappointed, especially when it came to dating. Like the heroines of chick-lit novels and Sex and the City, she couldn't escape her bad luck with men: men who cheated, who left her, who made her a lesser version of herself. After years of trying everything out there to make love work -- new age philosophy, feminist empowerment, myriad of self-help programs -- she finally, hesitantly, decided to give God a try. This is Ryan's story of how her search for the right guy turned into the search for the right God, and (spoiler alert!) how she ended up with the happily-ever-after ending.When Life Hurts
By Philip Yancey. 1984
Many strong believers begin to feel disillusioned with God or to doubt their faith when faced with great pain or…
suffering. Even the strongest believers may begin to wonder where God is when they need him most or why he doesn't seem to care. In this book Philip Yancey inspires those for whom life hurts to look beyond their immediate suffering and to understand that God is offering an invitation to hope and a doorway to his gracious gifts.A Path and a Practice: Using Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching as a Guide to an Awakened Spiritual Life
By William Martin, Translation By Tao. 2005
The Tao Te Ching#151;one of the most loved and widely translated books in human history#151;has appeared in countless English-language versions.…
But no modern translation has yet captured the essential thrust of Lao Tzu's work as a practical guide to living an awakened life. Now William Martin, whose acclaimed previous reinterpretations of the Tao (for parents, couples, and elders) have introduced or reacquainted this classic text to thousands of readers, strikingly translates the Tao's eighty-one chapters to uniquely address someone on a Tao#151;or path#151;with a practice. Martin frames his new translation with two illuminating, groundbreaking sections: "A Path," which introduces the Tao's nonlinear construction and explains how it works its themes; and "A Practice," which provides practical guidance for readers exploring each of the Tao's themes in depth. Martin's genius in this new translation uncovers how directly the Tao speaks to readers on or about to embark on a spiritual journey.This book is an in-depth account of people’s cultural and religious life in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir,…
India. It brings out the significance of Sufi and deity shrines as alternative places of worship that give meaning and purpose to people’s lives. It includes sites and practices commonly associated with Islam/Sufism and Hinduism as spaces of shared culture. Most of the existing literature of Jammu and Kashmir is on Kashmir focusing mostly on topics such as politics, state, identity, conflict or violence. This book proposes to go beyond these works by delimiting the focus and area of the study to culture, society and religion. It explores the sites of religious pluralism and tolerance in the violence-ridden territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The chapters are mainly based on ethnographic data collected through qualitative methods like observation – participant and non-participant, case studies, in-depth interviews and oral history. The book is of interest to researchers, both faculty and graduate students, in the areas of sociology of religion, social anthropology, religious studies, cultural studies, Sufism, shrines and deity worship in South Asia.Being Called: Scientific, Secular, and Sacred Perspectives
By J. Harold Ellens, David Bryce Yaden, Theo D. McCall. 2015
This unique book is an essential resource for interdisciplinary research and scholarship on the phenomenon of feeling called to a…
life path or vocation at the interface of science and religion. Drawing upon the collective knowledge and insight of expert authors from Australia, China, Eastern Europe, Italy, the UK, and the United States, the work provides a comprehensive examination of the topic of callings suitable for collegiate students, professors, and professional scholars interested in topics at the interface of science and religion. It will also benefit general readers seeking the expertise of psychologists, neuroscientists, and theologians from various backgrounds and worldviews who explain why it is important to "do what you were meant to do."The Solomon Promise: The Key to Healing America and Ourselves
By Henry Blackaby. 2021
Are you a Christian eager to deepen your spiritual life and experience the healing of America? In The Solomon Promise, bestselling…
author Henry Blackaby shares the path to a revival of faith in America and the restoration of holiness to God&’s people. How will you respond? Revival waits on the holiness of His people, and Blackaby shares insight on the path that will lead us back.The Solomon Promise encourages readers to:look inward and to see sin from God&’s perspectivelive to the standard that He has set in ScriptureWith unease on the rise and division causing a rift in the nation, Blackaby reminds believers that &“while leaders and governments can influence a nation, there is no group of people who can determine the coming years of a nation like God&’s people.&” This book is a great self-purchase or gift for someone wanting to deepen their spiritual life and experience healing through the power of the Lord. Inside, you&’ll learn:how to apply the principles of God and understand His promises by using the topical Scripture memory and prayer section in the bookthe concept of holiness and how to embrace our responsibility to Godthe path Christians must take in order to revive the faith in AmericaIf there ever was a time America needed revival, it is now. Currently, 70% of churches have plateaued or are in decline. More than two-thirds of young people who grew up attending church are leaving the faith before they graduate from college. More than 4,000 churches in America close their doors every year.God&’s people keep praying for God to transform Washington, Hollywood, or Wall Street, but revival always begins with God&’s people themselves.Winner - Book of the year, CRT awardsForeword by Bear GryllsFollowing on from the success of Red Moon Rising, which…
tells the story of the first five years of the 24-7 prayer movement, Dirty Glory describes stories of transformation, from a walled city of prostitution in Mexico to the nightclubs of Ibiza, and invites people to experience the presence of God through prayer. An autobiographical adventure story spanning four continents, describing one of the most exciting movements of the Holy Spirit in our time, Dirty Glory will inspire and equip those dissatisfied with the status quo and passionate about the possibilities for spiritual and social transformation in our time.Heaven Called My Name: Incredible true stories of heavenly encounters and the afterlife
By Theresa Cheung. 2016
An inspiring and moving collection of true encounters with the afterlife from the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers An…
Angel Called My Name and An Angel Healed MeHeaven Called My Name is a compelling collection of incredible true stories from people who believe they have heard the voice of heaven and reveals messages of comfort, guidance and inspiration. Using first-hand accounts from ordinary people whose lives have been forever transformed by an afterlife encounter, as well as her own experiences and insights, Theresa Cheung will answer the eternal questions that we all ask ourselves at some point in our lives, regardless of whether we follow a religion or not.*Is there a meaning and a purpose to my life?*What is my calling or my destiny? *Is there life after death?*Can I talk to a departed loved one in heaven?*Does heaven watch over me?The moving and honest accounts in Heaven Called My Name are proof that extraordinary things can and do happen to ordinary people, guiding and transforming their lives in the process.One Blade of Grass: A Zen Memoir
By Henry Shukman. 2021
**A TLS BOOK OF THE YEAR SELECTION**'Captivating'TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT'The book Shukman was born to write'NATALIE GOLDBERG, author of WRITING DOWN…
THE BONES'A wonderful and generous book'DAVID HINTON, author of THE WILDS OF POETRY'Heartfelt and beautifully written'STEPHEN BATCHELOR, author of AFTER BUDDHISM***One Blade of Grass is award-winning novelist and poet Henry Shukman's account of his journey through the world of Zen Buddhism. Raised in a rationalist household in Oxford during the spiritual heyday of the Sixties and Seventies, an unexpected spiritual awakening would prompt a lifelong quest to integrate the experience into his life, leading him eventually to Zen Buddhism. As Shukman gets to grips with meditative practice and struggles with anxiety, depression and the chronic eczema he had had since childhoods, he discovers in surprising ways the emotional, spiritual and even physical healing that he has been searching for all along.By turns humorous and moving, this beautifully written memoir demystifies Zen training, casting its profound insights in simple, lucid language, and takes the reader on a journey of their own, into the hidden treasures of life that contemplative practice can reveal to any of us.A groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience—from a New York…
Times bestselling author and award-winning researcher &“A new revolution of health and well-being and a testament to, and celebration of, the power within.&”—Deepak Chopra, MDWhether it&’s meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller shows you how. Weaving her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, Dr. Miller&’s book reveals that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality, and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. For leaders in business and government, truth-seekers, parents, healers, educators, and any person confronting life&’s biggest questions, The Awakened Brain combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives: • The awakened decision is the better decision. With an awakened perception, we are more creative, collaborative, ethical, and innovative. • The awakened brain is the healthier brain. An engaged spiritual life enhances grit, optimism, and resilience while providing insulation against addiction, trauma, and depression. • The awakened life is the inspired life. Loss, uncertainty, and even trauma are the gateways by which we are invited to move beyond merely coping with hardship to transcend into a life of renewal, healing, joy, and fulfillment. Absorbing, uplifting, and ultimately enlightening, The Awakened Brain is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.Worship That Pleases God
By Stephen R. Phifer. 2005
Handbook for Chaplains
By Mary M. Toole. 2006
This book is a concise source of information on eight different faith traditions. For each tradition, there is a brief…
outline of the principle beliefs, something about birth, the diet regulations, sickness, dying/death, and appropriate prayers that could be said with patients.New Religions and the Mediation of Non-Monogamy examines the relationship between alternative American religions and the media representation of non-monogamies…
on reality-TV shows like Sister Wives, Seeking Sister Wife, and Polyamory: Married & Dating. The book is the first full-length study informed by fieldwork with Mormon polygamists and fieldwork with LGBTQ Neo-Pagan/Neo-Tantric polyamorists. The book tracks community members’ responses to the new media about them, their engagement with television and other media, and the likeness of representations to actual populations through fieldwork and interviews. The book highlights differences in socioeconomic privileges that shape Mormon polygamists’ lives and LGBTQ polyamorists’ lives, respectively. The polyamory movement receives support from liberal media. As reality TV has shifted the image of Mormon polygamy to one of liberal American middle-class culture, Mormon polygamists have gained in public favor. The media landscape of non-monogamy is mediated by, in addition to these alternative religious populations, the norms and practices of the reality-TV industry and by sociocultural and economic realities, including race and class. This book adds to the fields of media studies, critical race and gender studies, new religious movements, and queer studies.Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl: Living the Faith After Bible Class Is Over
By Lysa Terkeurst. 2009
Are you tired of just going through the motions of the Christian life? Do you feel a tug at your…
heart to live completely for God--but don't know what the next step is? Lysa TerKeurst invites you to uncover the spiritually exciting life you long for. Fulfillment is closer than you ever thought possible.The Nonviolent Life
By John Dear. 2013
A Quest for More: Living for Something Bigger Than You
By Paul David Tripp. 2007
This innovative book is a collage of overlapping views, each of which presents a distinct perspective on human spirituality as…
participating co-creatively in the life divine. You are invited to explore the text as a virtual conceptual reality, roaming freely among the chapters and pages, progressively generating a feeling for, and comprehension of, the whole. A diversity of presentations includes the manifesto, the personal story, theology, metaphysics, epistemology, pathology, psychology, and practice. You are also invited to appropriate and adapt any of the author's ideas and integrate them in any way into any form of expression of your own spiritual vision. The author lays no claim to intellectual property rights with regard to the content of this book. With illustrations and front cover photo by the author.The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life's Promise
By Carol Orsborn. 2021
The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life’s Promise is the healing vision of a woman…
who is a scholar in the fields of adult and spiritual development as well as a lifelong seeker. Based on a mystical experience that sheds light on the entire arc of life, Orsborn’s latest work revisions age not as diminishment but as the fulfillment of life’s promise. Bursting through the stereotypes into a world of old souls, Orsborn shows you how to embrace the luminous spirit within that beats steadily beyond the wounds of childhood, beyond the unintended consequences of your best-intentions, beyond the twists and turns of fate over which even at the peak of the developmental pyramid you have no control. This gem of a book affirms that hope is merited and that seekers of all ages and circumstances have what it takes to grow not just old, but old souls.This book explores how people draw upon spiritual, religious, or faith-based practices to support their mental wellness amidst forms of…
chronicity. From diverse global contexts and spiritual perspectives, this volume critically examines several chronic conditions, such as psychosis, diabetes, depression, oppressive forces of colonization and social marginalization, attacks of spirit possession, or other forms of persistent mental duress. As an inter- and transdisciplinary collection, the chapters include innovative ethnographic observations and over 300 in-depth interviews with care providers and individuals living in chronicity, analyzed primarily from the phenomenological and hermeneutic meaning-making traditions. Overall, this book depicts a modern global era in which spiritualty and religion maintain an important role in many peoples’ lives, underscoring a need for increased awareness, intersectoral collaboration, and practical training for varied care providers. This book will be of interest to scholars of religion and health, the sociology and psychology of religion, medical and psychological anthropology, religious studies, and global health studies, as well as applied health and mental health professionals in psychology, social work, physical and occupational therapy, cultural psychiatry, public health, and medicine.A Brief Response on the Controversies over Shangdi, Tianshen and Linghun (Palgrave Studies in Comparative Global History)
By Thierry Meynard, Daniel Canaris. 2021
This book represents the first critical edition and scholarly annotated translation of a pioneering report on the predicament of cross-cultural…
understanding at the dawn of globalization, titled “A Brief Response on the Controversies over Shangdi, Tianshen and Linghun” (“Resposta breve sobre as Controversias do Xámtý, Tien Xîn, Lîm hoên”), which was written in China by the Sicilian Jesuit missionary Niccolò Longobardo (1565–1654) in the 1620s and profoundly influenced Enlightenment understandings of Asian philosophy. The book restores the focus on Longobardo’s own intellectual concerns, while also reproducing and analyzing all the Chinese-language annotations on the previously unpublished Portuguese and Latin manuscripts. Moreover, it meticulously modernizes all romanizations with standard Hanyu pinyin and identifies, on the basis of archival research, most of Longobardo’s Chinese interlocutors, thus providing new insights into how the Jesuits networked with Chinese scholars in the late Ming. In this way, it opens up this seminal text to Sinologists and global historians exploring Europe’s first intellectual exchanges with China. In addition, the book presents four introductory essays, written by the editors and two prominent scholars on the Jesuit China mission. These essays comprehensively reconstruct the historical and intellectual context of Longobardo’s report, stressing that it cannot be viewed purely as a product of Sino-European cultural exchange, but also as an outgrowth of both exegetic debates within Europe and of European experiences across Asia, especially in Japan. Hence this critical edition will greatly contribute to a more globalized view of the Jesuit China mission.