Starting with the birth of Jesus, the author examines the evidence in Mary's story that no man had been involved in her conception, and that her child was both human and divine. The author then examines the life and the teaching of Jesus and shows how this can enrich and give purpose to those who follow Jesus. Finally, the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus are examined and their underlying purposes and meaning for us, are explained....

"Half Full is an invitation to take a pause. To sit still for a minute, put your feet up, and drink in the words and pictures that can replenish your soul and help you to recognize your many blessings. With 42 photographs of everyday objects looked at from different angles, plus quirky, original meditations about looking on the lighter side. These mini essays are based on quotations from wise teachers throughout history such as Helen Keller, Dolly...

Add joy and purpose to your daily life by reading these inspiring, thought--provoking meditations, written by Madrikha Barbara Kopitz. Quoting Jewish sources from biblical to modern times, these daily meditations help us take actions that are filled with personal dignity, beauty and grounded in compassion for others. This book of daily meditations affirms the power and responsibility you have to shape your own life. Start your day with a simple meditation...

Mission is any deliberate effort by a Christian or group of Christians to take the gospel of Jesus Christ across culture to a group of people who have never heard it. The great commission signifies the beginning of a mission work in the life of the early Christians and this commandment is still binding on every Christian today. It takes both physical and spiritual efforts of every Christian for this mission to be fulfilled and the urgency of this...

Die «Dunkle Nacht der Seele» ist ein Begriff, um zu beschreiben, was man als Zusammenbruch des wahrgenommenen Sinns im Leben bezeichnen könnte. Ein Ausbruch eines tiefen Gefühls der Sinnlosigkeit in deinem Leben. Und der innere Zustand ist in manchen Fällen einer Depression sehr ähnlich. Die Dunkle Nacht der Seele umschreibt den spirituellen Erwachensprozess. Wenn wir über die Dunkle Nacht der Seele sprechen, so beschäftigen wir uns mit einem...

The flourishing website known as the Episcopal Café (www.episcopalcafe.org) produced by the Diocese of Washington attracts several thousand visitors a day. Its popular column "Speaking to the Soul," which contains a concise, well-developed spiritual reflection for every day of the year, draws from many different sources, including scripture, church history, saints' biographies, books of prayers, liturgies, and ancient and contemporary theologians...

Powerful, image-filled reflections on listening to and responding to the Holy within and around us. Personal devotional reading: words for the wordless. Have you ever worked up the courage to pray and opened your mouth to discover you didn't know what to say? Perhaps you were worried you might sound foolish or like a toddler or worse yet, you might say something you didn't really mean. Or have you ever steadied yourself to pray, lit a candle, rang...

Africa's startling beauty and variety fascinates tourists who respond with zillions of photographs. Mrs. Roberts responded with thoughtful meditations where she shared the thoughts of God shown in scenes such as the mile-wide majesty of Victoria Falls, 'Moisi ya Tunya' the smoke that thunders, and the awkwardness of the 'tree of life,' the baobab that grows on hot, dry invisible underground water. African Scenes and Symbols, a book of photos and meditations,...

Do you want to meditate to a script that will increase mindfulness and self-healing? If so then keep reading...Do you get stressed out on a regular basis? Do you lack willpower? Do you experience sleeping issues such as insomnia? Do you suffer from anxiety? If so, this eBook will help you to reduce or eliminate these problems by reading relaxing content so you can relax and rest more easily. In Guided Self-Healing & Mindfulness Meditations Bundle,...

In Cross-Shattered Christ, theologian Stanley Hauerwas offers a moving reflection on Jesus's final words from the cross. This small and powerful volume is theologically poignant and steeped in humility. Hauerwas's pithy discussion opens our ears to the language of Scripture while opening our hearts to a truer vision of God. Touching in original and surprising ways on subjects such as praying the Psalms and our need to be remembered by Jesus, Hauerwas...