Exploring Religion

Embark on a captivating journey through the mystical world of magic sigils with "Magic Sigils for Beginners." This comprehensive guide unveils the ancient art of sigil creation, offering a rich tapestry of historical insights, practical applications, and modern adaptations.

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the ancient religion of Hinduism. It explores the history, beliefs, practices, and major texts of Hinduism, covering a wide range of topics such as the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, and various schools of Hindu philosophy. The book examines the key concepts and teachings of Hinduism, including karma, dharma, samsara, and moksha, as well as the Hindu gods and goddesses, their significance and symbolism. It also delves into the various forms of worship, rituals, and festivals that are an integral part of Hinduism.

Richard Littledale invites you to push open the garden gate and join him as he discovers the joy of gardening. A reluctant gardener, Richard took up ‘project garden’ to help combat the loneliness of bereavement, only to find that the physical transformation of his garden mirrored a real change in himself too. Follow Richard’s journey through 52 tales and uncover what gardening can teach us about patience, humility, hope, fruitfulness and the abiding goodness of God.

Highly esteemed astrophysicist Joseph Silk explores the vast mysteries and speculations of the field of cosmology in a way that balances an accessible style for the general reader and enough technical detail for advanced students and professionals. Indeed, while the physical laws and origins of the universe can be endlessly complex, even Einstein once mused that they could be explained simply enough to be grasped by nonspecialists.

Though compassion lies at the heart of the Gospel, it has been little studied in its own right. This book, written by an accomplished scholar yet accessible to the lay listener, fills that void by drawing on the broad and ancient tradition of the Orthodox Church.

Come with Erin Taylor in the first volume of Strange Colorado as she sets out to discover some of Colorado's most exciting tales. What will she find as she researches the truth behind some of the most popular hauntings, cryptids, aliens, and legendary people of the Centennial State?

As opposed to the Creator’s "ways" with humankind, Seven Imperatives focuses on how humans should best relate to their Creator as specifically revealed in Hebrew scriptures. A few verses from the Christian New Testament are included for greater clarity where Jesus of Nazareth converses with both a scribe and a lawyer.

Reflecting on many examples from real life as well as literature, and on the insights of psychologists and philosophers, Cherry uses the tension between the desire to forgive and the protest that a person is unforgivable to push towards understandings of forgiveness that avoid the harshness of binary models. Forgiveness is not, he insists, the only good way forward after harm. A positive understanding of non-vengeful unforgiveness is vital if the harmed are to be given the care and support they need and deserve, and if forgiveness itself is to be authentic and liberating.

Eroding our commonly-held and heavily-baked image of God as some kind of superhuman in the sky, ‘Exploring Elohim’s Embrace’ draws us towards the infinite Trinitarian God who is three persons mutually indwelling, intimately enveloping and passionately embracing. The God who is Love and Light and Breath. Who is Beauty and Wisdom and Peace. Relationship, Consciousness, Joy. And a myriad more.

Journey to Shambala is an illuminating guide that invites you to embark on a transformative exploration of a realm that transcends time and space. It beckons you to awaken to your true potential, embody love and wisdom, and contribute to creating a more harmonious and awakened world. Embark on this extraordinary adventure and let the spirit of Shambala guide you to new realms of understanding, enlightenment, and inner peace.

A través de historias bíblicas, reflexiones y actividades prácticas, los niños aprenderán a enfrentar los desafíos diarios con valentía, integridad y fe. Desde la fe inquebrantable de David hasta el valiente acto de justicia de Ester, estas historias no solo inspiran, sino que enseñan la relevancia eterna de la protección de Dios.

In this interactive, informative book, Lewis scholar Majorie Lamp Mead and literary expert Leland Ryken unlock the door to The Lion, The Witch and The Wardobe, inviting you to step inside - deeper and deeper, past the musty fur coats - and gaze in wide-eyed wonder once again at the magical, wintery world Lucy first found.

Who Is Like the Lord? explores the nature of God by examining 13 of his attributes. Each one is considered not individually but as a critical part of the whole. As you are drawn deeper into the mystery of an incomprehensible god who longs to be known by his people, you will tremble at his holiness, stand in wonder at his power, and leap for joy over his love.

The Thread of Divinity Discover the Book That Brings the World’s Religions Together! The Thread of Divinity: Exploring the Common Threads and Differences Among the World's Major Religions Are you curious about the stories, beliefs, and shared humanity that unite us across faiths? Dive into this groundbreaking exploration of Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and more. What You’ll Discover: The common values that link the world’s major religions. Unique insights into the lives of prophets, sages, and spiritual leaders. Eye-opening perspectives on misconceptions,...

How is that hope both expressed and experienced in contemporary worship? In this volume in the Dynamics of Christian Worship series, pastor, theologian, and songwriter Glenn Packiam explores what Christians sing about when they sing about hope and what kind of hope they experience when they worship together. Through his analysis and reflection, we find that Christian worship is crucial to both the proclamation and the formation of Christian hope.

The multi-site church movement is reshaping the way we do church. But how does it actually work? And is it right for your church? Enjoy a guided tour of multi-site churches across America and see for yourself how churches are growing and reaching their communities. This companion to The Multi-Site Church Revolution gives you on-site pictures of the new and creative ways churches are expanding their impact through multiple locations.

Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: these are some of the most profound, timeless teachings in the Bible. In God's Wisdom these and many other Biblical selections are arranged thematically to explore the eternal questions of anger and forgiveness, righteousness and pride, happiness and anxiety. An accessible, thought-provoking source of daily guidance, it will give you the answers and advice you need to steer your life and thoughts toward God.

Dreams can be letters coming from someone's unconscious mind. These are also considered as successions of ideas, images, sensations, and emotions that usually happen in an involuntary manner to one's mind. These are highly evident during a specific stage of dreams known as oneirology.

Sex God, Rob Bell’s follow-up to the best-selling Velvet Elvis, tackles the controversial relationship between sexuality and spirituality. Published as part of the Rob Bell Classic re-launch, Sex God explores the links between love, sex, and God. ‘God and sex go together. You can’t separate the two’, says Rob Bell, because this physical world is intimately linked to deeper spiritual realities. And so, in order to make sense of sexuality, at some point you have to talk about God. With beauty and unusual insight, Sex God explores this connection.

In Behind the Bible’s Greatest Stories, Dr. Paul Wright takes you behind the scenes, uncovering the ancient cultures and historical geography that frame the most memorable stories in the Bible. Posing rarely asked questions about these popular Old Testament stories, you’ll move beyond the typical Sunday school answers and into the fascinating world of the Bible.