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With cell phones, instant messaging, express lanes, and PDAs, we can now cram more activities into our lives than ever before. But is this a blessing or a curse? Could it be that this fast-paced lifestyle is creating an underlying sense of anxiety and fragmentation? Is it any wonder the television is flooded with advertising for anti-anxiety medication? As a nation, we are stressed out, physically exhausted, and spiritually drained. Working professionals...
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The timeless wisdom of Oswald Chambers shines in this new Modern Classic Edition of the beloved 365-day devotional first published by his widow in 1924. With a thoughtful approach to the language and context of the original, the author's voice has been carefully preserved and the Bible texts updated to the New International Version. Full of powerful challenge to devote your all for God's highest glory, these readings open the way to deeper, stronger...
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A provocative examination of how religious practices of forgetting drive white Christian nationalism.
The dual traumas of colonialism and slavery are still felt by Native Americans and African Americans as victims of ongoing violence toward people of color today. In The Feeling of Forgetting, John Corrigan calls attention to the trauma experienced by white Americans as perpetrators of this violence. By tracing memory's role in American Christianity,...
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The Bodhisattva - one who is becoming awake or enlightened - is one of the great inspiring figures in Buddhism. The title can refer to a mythical being with qualities to which we aspire, such as Avalokitesvara, the Bodhisattva of compassion; or an ordinary person on the quest for enlightenment for the benefit of all living beings. It is a profound ideal for life.
In this important lecture series, Urgyen Sangharakshita, one of the most important leading...
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Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar was one of the most remarkable figures in the 20th century. Born an Untouchable - the lowest element of Indian society deemed to be outside the caste system, and literally 'untouchable' - he rose from abject village poverty to become the architect of the new Constitution of India following its independence from Britain in 1947.
A combination of exceptional talent, hard work and determination, vision and luck took him to...
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Discover the transformative power of worship with "The Art of Worship," an enlightening book written by author Rigaud Dessources. As an esteemed minister and experienced worship leader, Dessources brings his profound insights and extensive knowledge to this comprehensive guide, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the essence and significance of worship in the Christian faith. In this captivating work, Dessources eloquently defines worship...
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In Becoming Enlightened, His Holiness the Dalai Lama draws from traditional Buddhist meditative practices to present step-by-step contemplative exercises designed to expand the reader's capacity for spiritual growth, along with clear milestones to mark progress. By following the spiritual practices outlined in Becoming Enlightened, readers can learn how to replace negative feelings with positive attitudes and embark on the path to achieving an exalted...
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The UK's number one TV psychic Derek Acorah tells of his experiences with the spirit world, from his one-to-one readings and consultations to international performances and renowned investigations for Living TV's Most Haunted. • The Psychic Adventures of Derek Acorah paperback went straight into the Sunday Times bestseller list at no. 3. • Derek Acorah is one of the UK's best known psychics with several regular television shows on the Living TV...
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Connect to the Source of the Aramaic Jesus' Wisdom and GuidancePerhaps the most essential teachings given to us by Jesus came in the final year of his life on earth. Known as the "I AM" statements and found in the Gospel of John and the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas, these radical truths were offered to connect each one of us to the original source of Jesus' deeper power. But to fully grasp and embody these profound insights, teaches Dr. Neil Douglas-Klotz,...
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Mark Siderits's The Buddha's Teachings As Philosophy explores three different systems of thought that arose from core claims of the Buddha. By detailing and critically examining key arguments made by the Buddha and developed by later Buddhist philosophers, Siderits investigates the Buddha's teachings as philosophy: a set of claims-in this case, claims about the nature of the world and our place in it-supported by rational argumentation and, here,...
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"Guided Meditations for Anxiety" is your therapeutic companion on the path to tranquility, offering a collection of soothing meditations designed to alleviate anxiety and foster inner peace. Tailored for individuals seeking respite from the chaos of daily life, this book provides guided exercises to help you manage stress, reduce anxiety levels, and cultivate a serene state of mind.
• Breathwork for Relaxation: Immerse yourself in calming breathwork...
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The philosophies of the East are both complex and enlightening. Their views on human nature, society, and morality have shaped the world for thousands of years. Now, we get a chance to delve deep into the primary texts which are held close to the hearts of millions.
In this bundle, you'll discover the Tao Te Ching, the world-renowned work first written in ancient China, along with the classic Siddhartha, a powerful and spiritually enlightening novel...
14) El Libro de Gaia
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El mejor complemento de "El Libro de Urantia" ha llegado para resolver muchas dudas sobre el origen de nuestro universo...
Gaia es el planeta en el que estamos condenados a padecer por pecados de otros seres superiores. En este segundo libro de la saga "El Libro de Gaia", podremos observar que tal vez la existencia de la raza humana puede ser un pecado, un terrible error; pero a pesar de todo la Fuente Universal tiene un destino guardado para nosotros.
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15) Sectas
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Las sectas existen desde hace siglos y se han ido multiplicando con el progreso de la humanidad. La palabra misma ha generado controversias a lo largo de los tiempos.
El objetivo de este adiolibro es encontrar las respuestas a los interrogantes que nos presentan estos grupos.
Este audiolibro contiene el desarrollo de los siguientes temas entre otros:
¿Qué son las sectas?
¿Qué fines persiguen?
¿Por qué cada vez son más?
¿Son peligrosas?
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16) El Corán
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Narración completa en español del Sagrado Corán.
Descubre la majestuosidad del libro sagrado más importante del islam con una narración clara en español de 22 horas.
Busca, consulta y accede con facilidad cualquiera de las 114 suras (capítulos) indexados del Corán.
Cada sura se compone de versículos llamados aleyas, cuyo número total supera los seis mil, abordando una diversidad de temas que incluyen directrices morales, legislación,...
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A casket containing a remarkable relic of a 17th century nun, Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, is stolen from a devout society in France by one of its members, a priest from Sydney. The priest, Father James, secretly entrusts the casket to two women in Monterey Creek, a small country town in New South Wales. The Society immediately sends Monsignor Henri Pascal from Paris to recover the casket.
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In this second of the Thomas Wingfold "trilogy" atheist Paul Faber, encountering spiritually invigorated minister Wingfold, finds himself unexpectedly drawn into his own unwelcome quest for truth. Now it is Wingfold-assisted by Polwarth-sharing his newfound faith with both Paul Faber and Juliet Meredith, whose past secrets draw them together yet also threaten to tear them apart.
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While still editing the magazine Good Words for the Young, MacDonald wrote this second "boy's novel," unconnected with but written for a similar audience as Ranald Bannerman's story. Inventive young Willie Macmichael turns everything about him to creative uses, hungrily learning from the grown-ups around him, prompting MacDonald's subtitle, "The Working Genius." Though one of MacDonald's lesser-known titles, editor Michael Phillips comments, "MacDonald's...
20) Mary Marston
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One of MacDonald's lengthy and powerful, but not widely studied, novels, Mary Marston is the only book in the MacDonald corpus with a woman featured in the title role. As one of MacDonald's many strong and memorable leading ladies, Mary exemplifies a life of dedication to Christ, self-sacrifice, and obedience to parents. We encounter here a touching portrayal of that earthly relationship so dear to MacDonald's heart, because it so embodied man's relationship...
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