Learning Religion

Exactly what has public education been trying to accomplish? Before the 1830s and Horace Mann, no schools in the US were state-supported or state-controlled. They were local, parent-teacher enterprises, supported without taxes, and taking care of all children. They were remarkably high in standard and were Christian. From Mann to the present, the state has used education to socialize the child. Public education became the means of creating a social order of the educators' design. Such men saw themselves and the school in messianic terms.

The West has taken to meditation with great enthusiasm. We contemplate. We concentrate. We embrace mindfulness techniques and a multitude of mantras. We have undertaken to “do” meditation. The Aspects of Meditation series is comprised of brief, precious texts in which Osho shows us the core of meditation is not about sitting silently or chanting a mantra. It is, instead, a question of understanding the subtle workings of the mind. In Book 3, Osho explores different states of unconsciousness and the ways in which they can transform awareness of the here and now.

This short book is an introduction to the most liberating truth ever revealed to mankind. We discover that we can actually know God personally like Jesus the Son does. We are stunned by the reality that we can live engulfed in his unconditional and eternal love...like Jesus the Son. Orphaned by Adam's sin, we are adopted on the basis of Jesus's sonship. The relationship is made experiential by the presence of the Holy Spirit in us crying, "Abba, Father." No longer defined by our separation from God, we are sons whose passion is to honor our Father.

Are you looking to learn about Wiccan Path? Have you heard about it before, but you're not sure what it's all about? Then The Easy Guide to Wicca for Beginners is your answer. With simple, easy-to-understand explanations, this comprehensive and detailed guide gives you everything you need to know about how to start your Wiccan journey.

Are you Black and in love? Strengthen your bond and discover true intimacy with your partner before you “jump the broom.” Before the Broom is an indispensable workbook—the resource you need to facilitate self-reflection and communication between you and your partner to equip you for lifelong marital happiness. Renowned psychologists and couples therapists Erica Holmes, Ronecia Lark, and Jessica M. Smedley have collaborated to provide easy-to-follow exercises that explore many common areas of relational conflict, examined through a historic lens specific to the Black American ...

In these essays, Steven Garber challenges us to move beyond our fragmented sense of reality, and to view life differently. Once we discover that there is no chasm between heaven and earth, and begin to see the truest truths of the universe woven into the very meaning of life and labor, of learning and liturgy, we are able to understand the coherence between the work of God and our lives in the world.

The call of God to be a pastor is exciting and can be fulfilling in your life.You will see God use you in miraculous ways to reach people and to impact your community. To be effective, however, you must learn to be strategic. You need a plan. You need wisdom. You need people and resources. Your vision is big, but your energy is limited. Whether you are a pastor of a church or have the desire to be a pastor one day, you need to take time to gain insight in to how to be a strategic pastor, not just a passionate pastor.

The word builds faith, and faith builds boldness. As Christians, we carry great grace and have power and dominion on earth. Bible-Based Affirmations for Strength contains more than 200 affirmations that will empower you to face each day with renewed strength. "Life and death are in the power of the tongue...." (Proverbs 18:21 KJV). Listen to these affirmations and repeat some of them on a daily basis. The word of God is so effective, it will never go back to God without having made changes, an impact, and a transformation.

Join Andy Stanley for Twisting the Truth, a six-session small-group bible study developed to help you and your group understand how truth can get twisted and distorted, and how that impacts your life. Throughout the study, Stanley exposes four destructive and all-too-prevalent lies about authority, pain, sex, and sin. They’re deceptions powerful enough to ruin our relationships, our lives, even our eternities - but only if we let them.

Are you a Christian who finds themselves trapped between two worlds? Are you trying to serve the Lord on the one hand yet finding yourself struggling with mental health challenges on the other? Do you find yourself hiding behind an outward mask of pretending everything is great but inwardly constantly fighting to stay out of a dark place mentally? If so, this book is for you.

Many faithful children of our Heavenly Parents find it difficult to stay in the Church, not because of doctrine or a lack of desire to keep the commandments, but because of Latter-day Saint culture. The good news is that we need not wait to be more welcoming and inclusive. We can all be part of the solution.

Celebrating the life and work of Rabbi Yosef Goldstein ("Uncle Yossi"), this series contains even more carefully selected Jewish tales and parables from the unforgettable recordings of Story Time with Uncle Yossi. Drawn from the midrash, Talmud, and Jewish lore, Uncle Yossi's beloved stories instill a love of God, love of the Torah, and love of the Jewish people, planting the seeds for fine character development and personal refinement.

Whether you’re struggling to get started, afraid of making a big decision, or clinging to a path no longer meant for you—this book is the kick in the pants you need to take the next step and go after what you want. Gutsy is your guidebook to uncovering the audacious courage within you and making an impact on this world that only you can make. This book will help you learn to turn off the expectations of others, ask for what you deserve, stick your neck out, and be brave enough to take that next step.

Thirty days of meditation for those in grief, based on Learning to Thrive Amid Grief: Understanding, Coping, Forgiving, Connecting and Finding Support During Times of Profound Loss, by Eugenia Rapport. Central to the book is the 12 Steps of Dealing with Grief, an original view of how we deal with grief while learning to thrive.

Prophetic Manual II: Learning to Hear the Voice of God is a prophetic manual for those who are yearning to hear God's voice for direction, comfort, peace, joy, and instruction in their lives. It will teach you how to recognize God's voice and separate his voice from those false voices that are in the world. This is a teaching manual that will help you to grow and flourish in the prophetic ministry. This book should also be purchased with the first prophetic manual written by this author called A Practical Guide into the Insights of Prophesying, The Office of the Prophet, Prophetic Ministry, and Judging Prophecy.

The practice of Reiki to heal yourself and restore your well-being may be the biggest secret Western conventional health care is keeping from you. With The Reiki Beginner’s Bible, you will embark on an inner journey that will take you back to the state of peace, joy, and happiness you were born to inhabit.

People all over the world have changed the way they see life and have learned to create the life they want by design. The trouble with most manifestation tips and guides is that deep-rooted core elements are left out, resulting in keeping you from manifesting your dreams and desires. With this fundamental guide, you’ll learn how to live and create your dream life, how to create a clear vision of your desires, tips for attracting abundance, common mistakes with manifesting, and more. Don't miss out. Start creating and living your dreams today!

Here are the keys that open the doors to living in the Timeless Now! In his extraordinary new series of talks on the nature of consciousness, and what is required for its ultimate liberation, Guy Finley makes clear the higher understanding needed to enter into relationship with the indwelling Source of Creative Life at the heart of true freedom.

If your list of "I should be a mom who..." feels endless, this book is for you. Many moms feel the pressure and guilt that comes from chasing perfection. The drive for perfection has a significant effect on the relationships moms are trying to nurture in their homes. Amy Rienow offers encouragement and hope to build healthy relationships and feel joy. She writes like a friend reminding moms to embrace each day to make a real heart-connection with their children.

In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives.