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Discover the transformative power of Lectio Divina with "Heart Soul Mind Strength: The Greatest Commandment". This comprehensive guide invites you on a spiritual journey, enriching your prayer life and deepening your relationship with God through the ancient practice of Lectio Divina.

From Genesis to Jesus, these Lenten reflections based on a father who keeps his promises highlight biblical characters such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David that lead us to Christ and his sacrifice for us.

In The Old Testament for Latter-day Saints, Alex Douglas explores the Old Testament from various perspectives: as a believer, a skeptic, a secular scholar, and a member of the Latter-day Saint community. He delves deep into biblical scholarship, incorporating insights from disciplines such as ancient Near Eastern archaeology and the rich mythic traditions of Israel’s neighboring cultures. By doing so, Douglas helps the listener appreciate the profound significance the Old Testament held for its earliest readers.

The present work contemplates the encounters of Jesus with the principal feminine figures of the New Testament in accord with the method of prayer proposed by St. Ignatius of Loyola in his Spiritual Exercises and offers material for silent meditation. In this interior journey, the listener is accompanied in a particular way by the philosopher and Discalced Carmelite, Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein), and her insights, experiences, and reflections on the mystery of woman.

The Cross and the Beatitudes is one of Archbishop Sheen's earlier works, first published in 1937. This special book draws a parallel between the first seven Beatitudes and Christ's final Seven Words. The final Seven Words are the few sentences and phrases that Jesus Christ spoke while on the Cross. Assigning a chapter to each pairing of early Beatitude and final Word, Archbishop Sheen shows how Christ spoke the Word early in His Ministry, lived according to the Beatitudes throughout His life, and stayed faithful to their precepts on the Cross.

Atheists often level charges at the God of the Bible as being angry and hateful. They claim that God condones genocide, that he is a cruel and oppressive megalomaniac, but this doesn’t seem to match what Christians claim about him being a God of love. How can a God who provides and saves also wipe out entire nations?

In Now You Can Stop Running, pastor, speaker, and author Terry Crist offers personal stories and timeless truths from Scripture to help you trade the fear, disappointment, and wounds of your past for the deep peace you long for—and that God has promised.

Studies have shown that 20 minutes of meditation twice a day are actually more effective than drugs in reducing mild hypertension. In this audio version of her book How to Meditate, the author reviews both the spiritual and physical benefits of meditation.

Our solution is using the Word of God to renew your mind and help it change its perspective on every aspect of life using affirmations, declarations, and meditations. Bible-Based Affirmations Against Anger and Depression contains more than 300 powerful bible-based affirmations which will have an immediate, long-lasting, and positive impact on your mentality and therefore your life.

If you want your day to start with a sense of freedom, power, and peace, if you want to live a life free from addiction, then keep reading. Everybody should be able to start their day fully empowered by the word of God. The key is feeding your mind with the word of God, and speaking out the word in order to live a glorious life. We are personalizing the word of God so that you can use the word in a practical way, a way which personally applies to your life and to your circumstances.

Introduction and reflections by T.C. Griswold.

Charles Spurgeon may be known as the "Prince of Preachers", and deservedly so; but you will find upon listening to this volume that his gifts were not limited to sweeping orations delivered to extensive crowds. This beautiful text contains dozens of brief passages on a wide variety of topics that relate to the Christian life. Equally useful as a daily devotional or a springboard for additional study and meditation, this edition includes the full, unabridged text of the original, in addition to extensive study and discussion questions to help spark further thought.

Are your dreams a battlefield? Every night, millions of believers unknowingly encounter spiritual attacks in their dreams, leaving them confused, vulnerable, and disconnected from God’s purpose. In Deception in the Night, discover how to reclaim your dreams and protect your spirit from the enemy’s subtle, yet devastating manipulations. This book is your ultimate guide to discerning, understanding, and defeating the spiritual deception lurking in the shadows of your sleep. From false messages to spiritual contamination, the enemy uses the cover of darkness to infiltrate your subconscious...

Christ as seen in the Offerings is a classic work by RF Kingcote which takes up in a simple way some of the offerings mentioned in Leviticus - a book which is commonly passed over as if it were not relevant to us today, but which is full of rich typical teaching.

Step into a transformative journey of enlightenment. This compelling exploration invites you to delve into the depths of ancient wisdom embedded within the Torah, the first 5 books of the Old Testament. Unlock the profound insights that transcend time and resonate with the core of human spirituality. This beacon guides you toward spiritual illumination, offering a roadmap for personal growth, inner peace, and profound spiritual understanding. Through an engaging narrative with accessible language, this book transcends religious boundaries, speaking to seekers of wisdom from all walks of life.

Gregory Martin (1540–1582) was an Oxford scholar of Hebrew and Greek, one of the original dons of St. John’s College. He helped bring his fellow don St. Edmund Campion into the Church and later was tutor to St. Philip Howard. Fleeing from Queen Elizabeth I’s persecution in 1570, he entered William Cardinal Allen’s College at Douay and was ordained at Brussels in 1575. He then served the cardinal in various capacities, including as translator of the Latin Vulgate Bible into English. Although assisted by Allen himself and some fellow Oxonian exiles, he was crushed by the work and died...

This audiobook contains more than 150 affirmations, declarations, and meditations to transform your thoughts, your mind, and, ultimately, your life. Listen to these affirmations but, most importantly, repeat some of them on a daily basis and see how your life will start to fulfill its purpose.

From a young age, we all learn that cruel words can wound, but Longing to Belong will show you how Scripture can heal your heart. Join Shawna as she turns to Psalm 139 and reveals seven life-giving affirmations that everyone needs.

The story of Saul, the zealous persecutor of Christians turned Apostle Paul, is not merely a historical account but a narrative that unfolds with striking parallels to the challenges, transformations, and aspirations that characterize the contemporary human experience. As we delve into the intricacies of this narrative, we are invited to explore the depths of faith, the dynamics of radical transformation, and the enduring legacy of a life devoted to the gospel.

As recent scientific research shows, the simple act of praying can be emotionally, spiritually, and even physically healing. With Prayers for Hard Times, author Becca Anderson offers solace in bringing together the wisdom of great thinkers, spiritual leaders, and writers who have faced difficulty and learned from it. This audio daybook draws from sacred sources such as the Bible, the Torah, Buddhist and Native American texts, as well as inspirational writings of: Joan Didion, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maya Angelou, Rumi, Abraham Lincoln, and many others.