Sacred Lives

This book mines the rich history of the church for spiritual disciplines that have been largely forgotten in the practice of Christianity. After introductory material that considers the human longing for spirituality and setting a working definition of the term (To be enlivened by God's Spirit is the goal of Christian spirituality.), there is a historical and theological exploration of 16 different ancient practices.

Follow the life of Piyanah, daughter of a clairvoyant Indian mother, in Scarlet Feather. Piyanah demanded new freedom and an end to her tribe's sexual segregation and brutality. Trained and educated with the young braves, she develops strength and courage, and soon she will succeed the tribal chief that is if she can at last overcome a series of ordeals which prove her worthy of the Scarlet Feather. This book in the author's Far Memory series brings to life the intriguing experiences of an extraordinary an early Native American.

She spent lifetimes searching for love—without realizing it was always searching for her. Ophelia thought she had mastered the art of manifesting. Love spells, divine rituals, feminine embodiment—she had done the work. But when an unmarked wedding invitation arrives with her name on it—and a groom she’s never met—she realizes her magick has manifested something far beyond her understanding. Enter Giorgio. A stranger. A mystery. And a man who seems to know far too much about her. When fate pulls them together, Ophelia is thrust into a journey of remembrance—one that takes her ...

Do you want to invite God into every part of your day? Learn how to see Jesus in all facets of your life—from faith and family to finances and full-time work. Christian spirituality isn’t just about attending church on Sunday. Instead, it takes practice to discover God’s hand in every part of your day and recognize his presence. In Bridging the Sacred-Secular Divide: Celebrating the Spirituality of Everyday Life, you can learn how to experience biblical Christianity in all seasons. Through an informal, memoir-style collection of stories, you’ll acknowledge, discover, and celebrate ...

Like a compelling painting rich with color, Christine Sabado's intimate memoir illustrates her love for all things Molokai; her life, the culture, and her soon-to-be husband and his family. Written in descriptions as lush as the island itself, the author takes a highly personal voyage as she is seduced by the ways of her adopted Filipino lifestyle on a pineapple plantation.

The world is not always a nice place. Sometimes, it can be downright treacherous. That means sometimes you'll have to protect yourself, and other times you'll have to make your own justice. Hoodoo is old North American folk magic, born from the African spiritual traditions brought to the New World by slaves. Over the centuries it incorporated Native American and European influences, using what worked and discarding what did not. What is left is an adaptable, powerful magical system that works.

Have you ever wondered that there might be something more to Passover, the Seder, and the Haggadah - something that just might hold the secrets to living the life of joy and meaning that you were intended to? In The Telling, Mark Gerson, host of The Rabbi’s Husband podcast and renowned Jewish philanthropist, shows us how to make the Seder the most engaging, inspiring, and important night of the Jewish year. This understanding will enable you to provide your guests with the most interesting, insightful, and practically helpful night of the year.

Sacred Threads offers a profound and inclusive approach to spiritual growth, blending wisdom from diverse traditions and philosophies. Drawing on the works of renowned thinkers like Thomas Moore, Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, and Lao Tzu, this book explores the path of awakening that transcends religious boundaries, encouraging listeners to connect with the universal spirit that flows through all of life.

During its 2,500-year life, the book of Genesis has been the keystone to almost every important claim about reality, humanity, and God in Judaism and Christianity. And it continues to play a central role in debates about science, politics, and human rights. With clarity and skill, acclaimed biblical scholar Ronald Hendel provides a panoramic history of this iconic book, exploring its impact on Western religion, philosophy, science, politics, literature, and more.

Whether you are aware of it or not, there is an underlying current in your life - a divine flow - that is continually guiding you toward the effortless fulfillment of your heart's desires. The challenge is learning how to recognize and cooperate with that flow. And that's what Row, Row, Row Your Boat will teach you how to do. In a refreshingly clear and memorable manner, you will find out how to stop blocking the experience of the divine flow in your life...and you will discover what you can do to experience the flow's miracles more freely and more frequently.

A Box of Magick is a call to adventure―an invitation to awaken and activate the deepest part of your most mystical, powerful self. Traditionally, Magick has been taught with close, one-on-one guidance that is rarely available to practitioners of all levels today. This book invites us to practice with two magickal guides―author Jamie Della, and her Elder Wiccan High Priestess and mentor Connie DeMasters. Fifteen years after Connie’s passing, Jamie received a literal box of Magick on her doorstep―23 pounds of Connie’s rituals, hymns, spells, charts, astrology, and more.

Based on the innovative community guided by unconventional leader Cate Stillman, Uninflamed will get you unstuck from habits that drag you in the wrong direction. From your focus to your purpose to how you fast, ferment, and exhale, listeners will quickly find the chapters that get them the most traction the fastest.

Maybe you already have a basic understanding of Wicca spells, but you want an easy-to-understand guide that will provide you with clear instructions? Perhaps you have never heard of Wicca before, but are you keen to learn more on the subject and unlock your inner magic? The Spells for Beginners is a gentle but thorough introduction to magic and will teach you everything you need to get started. The two-in-one audiobook combines the contents of Frank Bawdoe's Moon Spells for Beginners and Wicca Spell Book for Beginners.

The secret wisdom of the Kabbalah is a secret no more! Rabbi David Aaron, best-selling author of Endless Light, Seeing G-d, and The Secret Life of God, has helped readers and students of all faiths find meaning, purpose, and personal power from the ancient teachings of the Kabbalah. Now he draws on its timeless truths to answer the questions and issues that matter to you most in Kabbalah Works.

In The Vision Board, influential career strategist Joyce Schwarz describes a transformative exercise that offers a simple way to change your life for the better. As featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, vision boards are a practical, effective approach to identifying and achieving your goals.

Wicca and Witchcraft teaches you how to look inside yourself and let the God and Goddess empower you with spirituality, knowledge, and self-esteem and help you appreciate the profound beauty of living in tune with nature. Along your path, you'll learn about the many types of witches, traditions, and deities of the Craft. You'll learn about the magical tools and objects and how to use them.

She wasn’t praying for a man—she was burning journal pages. She wasn’t healing—she was remembering. And when Maceo came crawling back, it wasn’t divine timing. It was a final test. Imani is done with karmic crushes, spiritual excuses, and men who confuse affection with access. What she’s building now is sacred: a temple. A life. A self that doesn’t shrink for anybody—not even the one she thought was fated. But magick doesn’t leave quietly. And when your soul fragments into a child, a lover, a past self and a prophecy—you can’t just sage it away. You have to face it. ...

Through her own personal experiences and years of focused Bible study, Tracy Wilde investigates one of the greatest mysteries of modern Christian life: contentment. She reveals that contentment differs from happiness and is not something you can implement in a day - it takes time, practice, and an awareness of the draining distractions that rob us of joy, satisfaction, gratitude, and trust. In this book, Tracy explores the life of Paul the Apostle to show how we can live a life of fulfillment no matter the circumstances.

The ancient Egyptians knew that certain geometric shapes gather and concentrate harmonic and beneficial natural energies of the Universe. They harnessed these energies. We have rediscovered these secrets. You can enrich your life with this knowledge. Design and lay out your home or business with Sacred Geometry to capture these beneficial energies from the Universe. In 2002 I was given the wonderful and rare opportunity to spend time in the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza. I had a life altering experience. I was visited by the Egyptian diety "Imhoptep". As he explained to me, he...

There are many religions practiced by people today such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, Taoism, and Hinduism, among others. There are people, however, who do not associate themselves with any religion and they are commonly referred to as atheists. Most religions are focused on a Supreme Being or deity.