Religion

St. John Chrysostom (347 - 407), was one of the most important Early Church Fathers, who served first as priest in Antioch and then as Archbishop of Constantinople. He is known for his sharp preaching, and his denunciation of the moral shortcomings of authority in the church and the state, which ultimate led to his untimely death. He is also famous for the Liturgy used by the Eastern Orthodox church in almost every service, which bears his name: the Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom. His epithet Chrysostom means "golden-mouthed" in Greek and denotes his famous eloquence for which people would flock to hear him. Chrysostom was an extremely prolific author, exceeded only by St. Augustine of Hippo in the quantity of his surviving writings. He is held in great honor as a saint in the Orthodox and Catholic world. The Eastern Orthodox church regards him as one of the Three Holy Hierarchs (alongside Basil the Great and Gregory of Nazianzus). As such it is fascinating to hear the great master of preaching expound upon marriage and family life, a particularly controversial subject as the roles of men and women having been changing in modern society.The four homilies presented here are expositions on the following scriptures: 1) 1 Cor. vii. 1 - 36, 2) Ephesians v. 22-35, 3) Ephesians vi. 1-4, and 4) Colossians 3:18-25.They are taken from: Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, First Series, Vols. 13, 14. Edited by Philip Schaff (1819-1893) (Buffalo, NY: Christian Literature Publishing Co., 1889.)

Revealing the Fastest Path to Enlightenment, with a remarkable approach never seen before in the history of Kriya Yoga.Each chapter is infused with the powerful Lightening of Kriya, the infinite Love of Bhakti and the timeless Wisdom of Jnana Yoga.This book will share teachings no other Kriya Yoga book ever shared. Do not expect to find superficial and common Kriya teachings in here.It exposes the direct yogic path without unnecessary pages full of useless information that is not relevant to your awakening and Self-Realization, leaving no stone unturned.No more detours, distractions and lifetimes. It is now that we are going to do it.What you will find in the book:Crystal clear practical explanation of how Jnana Yoga and Bhakti Yoga can turbo-charge your Kriya Yoga practice beyond the unimaginable.The disclosure of a secret no Kriya Yoga Guru will ever tell you.Answering the most relevant Kriya questions like "What kind of Kriya Yoga is the best?" or "Do I need a Guru?"Upgraded Kriya practices for a more powerful energetic boost toward Kundalini awakening.All of the Samadhi mysteries will be revealed.Authentic non-dual teachings that will help you break free from duality, accompanied by the essential words of many Self-Realized Masters.Clear and direct pointers to who you really are, awakening true Wisdom-Discernment and revealing the imperishable, everlasting happiness and peace that is the natural fragrance of the Absolute.And much more.After exposing Kriya Yoga, in the first volume of this collection, Kriya Yoga Exposed, we will now unleash its tremendous power, as the basis for all Yogas to come into fruition, going beyond our apparent existence and mortality, into the realmless realms of the Absolute beyond comprehension.That is our destination, going faster than light, faster than anything conceivable, into the inconceivable beyond nothingness.Do you dare to go that deep inside?Are you ready to unlock all the secrets of the Universe and Existence?You are. Here and now you will recognize your forgotten infinity.

Ramadan planners are designed to help us to focus and reflect upon our actions, and work on self-improvement during this month. This Special Edition Ramadan planner is written specifically for teens and pre-teens, and enables users to focus on physical and mental health, as well as spiritual health. Writing down what you''ve eaten and keeping track of your exercise habits makes you accountable to yourself, and helps you to see where you can improve. Allowing yourself a bit of ''me-time'' each day using the self-care ideas provided and writing about your thoughts and feelings helps to gain some control of your emotions - which is especially effective if you struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. The planner focuses on:ΓÇó Du''as ΓÇó Qur''anΓÇó Zakat and SadaqahΓÇó Nutrition and DietΓÇó Exercise and Self-CareThere are pre-planning pages, where you can identify your goals and action plans before the month begins, along with daily reflection pages for 30 days. The planner also provides du''as of the Prophet (pbuh), 40 Rabbana du''as, valuable informative content on nutrition, self-care, and various other areas.InshaAllah this planner will inspire you to have a healthier Ramadan, which in turn will make it a more focused month and benefit you physically, mentally and spiritually. 6 x 9 inch (approx UK A5), paperback. 132 pages.Please note, this planner is undated, so can be used any year.

Shunryu Suzuki’s extraordinary gift for conveying traditional Zen teachings using ordinary language is well known to the countless readers of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. In Zen Is Right Here, his teachings are brought to life powerfully and directly through stories told about him by his students. These living encounters with Zen are poignant, direct, humorous, paradoxical, and enlightening; and their setting in real-life contexts makes them wonderfully accessible. Like the Buddha himself, Suzuki Roshi gave profound teachings that were skilfully expressed for each moment, person, and situation he encountered. He emphasized that while the ungraspable essence of Buddhism is constant, the expression of that essence is always changing. Each of the stories presented here is an example of this versatile and timeless quality, showing that the potential for attaining enlightenment exists right here, right now, in this very moment.

A timely and galvanizing work that examines how right-wing evangelical Christians have veered from an admirable faith to a pernicious, destructive ideology.Today’s right-wing Evangelical Christianity stands as the very antithesis of the message of Jesus Christ. In his new book, Christians Against Christianity, best-selling author and religious scholar Obery M. Hendricks Jr. challenges right-wing evangelicals on the terrain of their own religious claims, exposing the falsehoods, contradictions, and misuses of the Bible that are embedded in their rabid homophobia, their poorly veiled racism and demonizing of immigrants and Muslims, and their ungodly alliance with big business against the interests of American workers.He scathingly indicts the religious leaders who helped facilitate the rise of the notoriously unchristian Donald Trump, likening them to the “court jesters” and hypocritical priestly sycophants of bygone eras who unquestioningly supported their sovereigns’ every act, no matter how hateful or destructive to those they were supposed to serve.In the wake of the deadly insurrectionist attack on the US Capitol, Christians Against Christianity is a clarion call to stand up to the hypocrisy of the evangelical Right, as well as a guide for Christians to return their faith to the life-affirming message that Jesus brought and died for. What Hendricks offers is a provocative diagnosis, an urgent warning that right-wing evangelicals’ aspirations for Christian nationalist supremacy are a looming threat, not only to Christian decency but to democracy itself. What they offer to America is anything but good news.

Are you looking for God's best for your life? Do you have a plan for getting there? God created you for an amazing adventure of faith, and the twelve spiritual practices found in The Divine Adventure offer a practical road map for your journey. By learning to apply ancient spiritual disciplines, you'll discover a life of wonder, passion, and flourishing faith.Intensely personal and deeply practical, The Divine Adventure unpacks powerful disciplines that will revolutionize your prayer life, deepen your intimacy with God, create balance between rest and work, cultivate meaningful community with others, and more. Drawing from Scripture, ancient writings, visits to holy sites, and her own life experiences of brokenness and breakthrough, Rebecca Friedlander shares the keys that any follower of Christ can use to unlock their own divine adventure. Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned disciple, you'll find that implementing these practices will both empower your passion for Jesus and open new opportunities to express God's heart to others. Are you ready?

Louie Giglio helps you find encouragement, hope, and strength in the midst of any valley as you reject the enemy voices of fear, rage, lust, insecurity, anxiety, despair, temptation, or defeat.

This study guide by Dane Ortlund helps readers reflect further on the biblical truths found in Gentle and Lowly through discussion questions organized into 10 helpful lessons. Designed for individual and small-group use.

In the Lord I Take Refuge invites readers to experience the Psalms in a new and refreshing way, featuring devotional content written by Dane Ortlund.

Abigail Dodds invites readers to ponder and celebrate God's spiritual and physical provision in Christ through the hands-on art of bread making.

The Hebrew Old Testament, Reader's Edition combines the text of the Westminster Leningrad Codex (WLC) with a running list of glosses of every word that occurs fewer than 75 times in the Hebrew Old Testament, for an easier reading experience in the original language.

The Robot Will See You Now explores developments in artificial intelligence and robotics, and considers how Christians can prepare for the challenges they pose.

The Septuagint: What It Is and Why It Matters serves as a springboard for anyone interested in learning how the church throughout history has viewed this text as well as its continued value for Old Testament and New Testament study.

Discover a powerful and positive mindset each day of the year with uplifting insights and motivational Bible verses provided by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer.

A scholar of American Christianity presents a seventy-five-year history of evangelicalism that identifies the forces that have turned Donald Trump into a hero of the Religious Right.

<p><strong>Studying the Bible is important.</strong></p><p>To get the most out of studying the Bible, keeping a Bible study journal is a must.</p><p><strong>Here is why:</strong></p><p><strong>1.</strong> Writing down Bible verses is a great way to meditate on them more deeply.</p><p><strong>2.</strong> In times of Bible study, God often speaks to people. A journal can help them to record these thoughts.</p><p><strong>3.</strong> Important verses can be recorded in a journal so that they are never lost.</p><p><strong>4.</strong> A journal is a great place to record questions on important biblical topics.</p><p><strong>5.</strong> A daily Bible journal can help Christians connect with the soft voice of God inside of them.</p>

Iron-Sharpened Leadership is a leadership book the reader will find valuable and inspiring. This leadership book is based on operational experience and is peppered with inspirational stories along with actions one can take to become a more effective leader. Gronski takes a values-based approach to leadership effectiveness and the book is oriented along the lines of his leadership philosophy which includes character, competence, and resilience.

Ramadan planners are designed to help us to focus and reflect upon our actions, and work on self-improvement during this month. This new edition Ramadan planner enables users to focus on physical and mental health, as well as spiritual health. Writing down what you've eaten and keeping track of your exercise habits makes you accountable to yourself, and helps you to see where you can improve. Allowing yourself a bit of me-time each day using the self-care ideas provided and writing about your thoughts and feelings helps to gain some control of your emotions - which is especially effective if you struggle with stress, anxiety or depression. The planner focuses on:¿ Du'as ¿ Qur'an¿ Zakat and Sadaqah¿ Nutrition and Diet¿ Exercise and Self-Care¿ Eid planning There are pre-planning pages, where you can identify your goals and action plans before the month begins, along with daily reflection pages for 30 days, and ample note pages at the back of the book. The planner also provides du'as of the Prophet (pbuh), 40 Rabbana du'as, valuable informative content on nutrition, self-care, and various other areas.InshaAllah this planner will inspire you to have a healthier Ramadan, which in turn will make it a more focused month and benefit you physically, mentally and spiritually. Please note, this planner is undated, so can be used any year.

Poverty is the main cause of the unrest, the dis-ease (the un-ease) thatafflicts mankind. Remove poverty by right thinking and all attendantevils will disappear. This right thinking means that there shall be onthe part of the individual a change of attitude toward the Dollar.- Taken from "Dollars Want Me: The New Road to Opulence" written by Henry Harrison Brown

This is the third volume of the six-volume Jesus Christ: His Life and Teaching. Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev examines the miracles of Jesus in their scriptural and historical context, helping us to understand their deeper meaning and to see how they reveal the true identity of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

This Bible study examines the families of Genesis, starting with how the Adam and Eve story encompasses far more ways of being family-including singleness-than most of us think, and shows us that the ups and downs of the relationship between Abraham, Sarah, Hagar, and Ishmael can help us understand the complicated dynamic of blended families.