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"Timeless Zen wisdom to calm the mind, heal the heart, and transform your life." “To hold on is to suffer. To let go is to be free.” What if the key to peace, clarity, and true happiness has been within you all along? The Zen Way Stories: Timeless Wisdom to Ease Suffering and Cultivate Inner Peace is a transformative journey into the heart of Zen, offering timeless stories and profound insights to assist you in skillfully and gracefully navigating life's obstacles. Through captivating Zen parables, thought-provoking reflections, and simple yet powerful practices, this book reveals how ...

Teenage life is a rollercoaster of new experiences, struggles, and challenges. No two days are ever the same. From upcoming tests to sports team try-outs and big games, challenging classes, raging hormones, issues with friends, and much more, being a teenager is not easy. New thoughts, new information, new feelings - how are they supposed to know what’s right from wrong?

Preteen life is full of new experiences, challenges, and ups and downs. From school assignments to sports activities, friendships, and figuring out who they are, being a preteen boy can feel overwhelming at times. They might wonder what's right and wrong or how to make sense of it all.

Immerse yourself in the journey of Holy Week with "Time of Love!" This work invites readers to follow in Jesus's footsteps from the Friday of the culmination of Lent to the joyous Resurrection, offering daily reflections that illuminate the deep, spiritual significance of this sacred period. "Time of Love!" is a spiritual guide through the most pivotal week in the liturgical calendar. Each day unveils the scriptures of Holy Week with rich commentary and heartfelt meditations that engage both the mind and the spirit. From Lazarus Saturday, through the triumphant entry on Palm Sunday, to the ...

A guide to applying the transformational teachings found in the New Testament through the process of awakening - Death - Rebirth. The methodologies are based on ancient spiritual practices aimed at the awakening of higher consciousness in individual seekers. Part 2 of this work includes "The Art of Personal Transformation: A Guide to Spiritual Awakening" co-authored with Theodore J. Nottingham, offering a primer on a system of psychological and spiritual known as the Fourth Way and based on wisdom teachings of early Christianity.

Where in the contemporary world can Christians find counsel based on the teachings of the early Church? This book provides instructions from some of the greatest saints of the Orthodox Church, including St. Seraphim of Sarov, St, John of Kronstadt, and St. John Climacus, among others. The teachings focus on prayer, acquiring the Holy Spirit, struggling with sin, and controlling the tongue, to name a few. Each chapter gives a brief account of the saint’s life, followed by his teachings on a particular topic. The chapters can be read in one sitting, making it an ideal devotional book.

Stoic philosophy was founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium. It is one of the oldest schools of thought and has been influencing Western thought & science since its inception. Stoics believe that everything happens according to nature or Fate; they also teach us how to live our daily lives according to those principles. The great philosophers like Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca have been major influences on modern Western thinking regarding mental health issues such as depression, anxiety disorders etc which have become so prevalent today due to society’s inability to cope with ...

Now in its third edition, this best seller has remained popular, relevant, and a must-have for new teachers, mentors, administrators, and staff development professionals. Appropriate for individual or collaborative study, this book provides simple, practical solutions to the challenges experienced by both new and veteran teachers, including:

This audiobook contains wisdom quotes from many renowned Western philosophers and leaders: Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Heraclitus, Marcus Aurelius, Napoleon Bonaparte, Abraham Lincoln, Sigmund Freud, Michel De Montaigne, and Friedrich Nietzsche. These quotes cover many aspects of life, such as spirituality, motivation, happiness, health, and success.

The law of attraction is based on the idea that everything in the universe has a polarity, meaning that everything - from the food you eat to the people you talk to, to the things you say to the things you think - contains either a positive or a negative kind of energy. Notice that being with people who complain or rant a lot tends to make you feel bad, even though you're not exactly experiencing what they're going through - that's the law of attraction working its magic. When you focus on negative stuff, then more negative stuff will happen.

“Worship is personal; no one can worship God on your behalf” - Richard Jama Are you hungry for more in your spiritual life? Do you long to encounter God, not just in church, but in every moment? In Worship - The God Experience, a team of worshippers led by Niyi Adeoshun invites you into a deeper understanding of true worship - not as a performance but as a life-transforming relationship with God. This inspirational and practical book explores how to cultivate God's presence daily, break free from routine, and experience powerful, personal encounters with Him. Learn the difference ...

As a teenager, fifty years ago, I was dying of cancer. I had just lost my mother and was going through terrible guilt—blaming myself for her death. I met the Lord during that terrifying time—early in the Charismatic Movement—a time of many miracles—including how I met Him and how He healed me.

God's Will for Our Daily Lives clearly explains Christ's teaching concerning God's will for daily life ("Sermon on the Mount").

You are who God says you are, and Who I Am In Christ Daily Devotionals is here to help you fully embrace and walk in that truth. Through daily affirmations rooted in scripture, this devotional offers a transformative journey of discovering your true identity in Christ. You will learn to shed the limitations of human frailty and embrace the limitless potential that comes from being made in God's image and likeness. With each daily devotion, you will be empowered to declare and reflect on the truth of who you are in Christ, ultimately becoming the person God created you to be. This is not ...

The law of attraction is based on the idea that everything in the universe has a polarity, meaning that everything - from the food you eat to the people you talk to, to the things you say to the things you think - contains either a positive or a negative kind of energy. Notice that being with people who complain or rant a lot tends to make you feel bad, even though you're not exactly experiencing what they're going through - that's the law of attraction working its magic. When you focus on negative stuff, then more negative stuff will happen.

Embark on a transformative journey through the letters of Peter, one of Jesus’s most intriguing disciples. In 1 & 2 Peter Bible Study, you’ll delve deep into the practical teachings and profound insights found in these two powerful letters to Jesus’s church. From being chosen and living in exile, to the importance of obedience and the anticipation of a new heaven and a new earth, the disciple’s words resonate with timeless wisdom and relevance. As you explore each chapter, you’ll uncover a rich tapestry of faith, hope, and perseverance that will inspire and challenge you in your ...

Review"This is one of the best books I've read to support deeper thinking on spiritual issues." - Amazon Reviewer Description"God decrees that light should shine into the dark, lifeless earth. At the very sound of His decree, the light springs forth. So it is with our salvation. At the decree of God, through the application of the Holy Spirit, light floods in to the dark heart of man. Once we were without the knowledge of God, empty, and without form. Now we know Him intimately. Now we have meaning. Now we know our shape. We know our purpose. We are alive." Author and pastor Brad Creech ...

This book is intended for individuals who want to start practicing Stoicism in their lives. If you’re a beginner, striving to become a Stoic, you’ve got the right book. This book is a beginner’s guide and not an in-depth discussion of the philosophy of Stoicism. Furthermore, it is presented in simple language that anyone can grasp easily.

The writer recounts a week before going under the knife for surgery, and her fears for herself, her son, and her wonders about the outcome. Very true to life, very honest, the real workings of an analytical mind facing the realities of her existence. Relationships, love, mundanity of every day, and true to life thoughts and feelings make this story reach out and touch.

What if peace came not from having the answers, but from letting go of the questions? What if wisdom didn’t explain, but unsettled? What if stillness could speak? In the spirit of ancient Zen tradition, Zen Stories Between Silences brings together 50 short stories—minimal, timeless, and quietly provocative. Inspired by centuries of Buddhist and Zen wisdom, these tales do not aim to explain, but to awaken. They are not teachings to follow, but sparks meant to unsettle, soften, and open. Each story holds a world of its own—simple images that carry layered insights. The collection is ...