As You Tithe, So You Prosper: A Series of Four Lessons in Tithing by L E Meyer The basis of tithing is recognition of God's ownership and man's stewardship. To understand this truth and to act upon it brings abundant reward. The chief reward is increased spirituality, manifesting itself in the blessings of heart, soul, mind, and strength that come through conscious unity with God. Tithing is a simple way to begin to grow in the grace of giving. He w...

A sensitive and realistic look at the spiritual life and practices of the AmishThis second book by the authors of the award-winning Amish Grace sheds further light on the Amish, this time on their faith, spirituality, and spiritual practices. They interpret the distinctive practices of the Amish way of life and spirituality in their cultural context and explore their applicability for the wider world. Using a holistic perspective, the book tells the story ...

In today’s culture of scientific enlightenment, many consider belief in demonic possession and exorcism to be superstitious remnants of the Dark Ages. Even many Christians, contrary to the clear words of Jesus in the Gospel, scoff at the notion that the Devil and demons really exist. Is demonic possession real? Are believers really in any danger from Satan and his crafty minions? What is the truth about exorcism?In this captivating book, you will find answers to these questions and...

God does exist, and he does not create throwaway people. He does not condemn gays and lesbians. The gay and lesbian "establishment" that many take their queues from has been derelict in the way they present God. It has become apparent to me over the years just by observing the statements and actions of not just those in the limelight but those of my gay friends and acquaintances. I became weary of it.Using science, history and spirituality this book reveals God to the gay or lesbia...

Self-help books aim to help the reader with problems, offering them clear and effective guidance on how obstacles can be passed and solutions found, especially with regard to common issues and day-to-day life. Such books take their name from the 1859 best-selling “Self-Help” by Samuel Smiles, and are often also referred to as "self-improvement" books. “Byways of Blessedness” is a 1904 self-help book by James Allen that aims help the reader improve their life through the understanding of th...

After seeing Christianity become increasingly defined in the media as a narrow and punitive political movement, Spayde began to wonder: Are religions now just combatants in the culture wars? Should he leave the organized church? How are ordinary people using faith positively to search for the truth and improve their lives?Spayde takes a journey across America that introduces him to an array of believers, eminent and obscure, who relate their personal stories of active and living fa...

The life and times of C. S. Lewis's modern spiritual classicMere Christianity, C. S. Lewis's eloquent and winsome defense of the Christian faith, originated as a series of BBC radio talks broadcast during the dark days of World War Two. Here is the story of the extraordinary life and afterlife of this influential and much-beloved book.George Marsden describes how Lewis gradually went from being an atheist to a committed Anglican—famously converting...

The true meaning of life cannot be found by strenuous self-effort. All attempts to establish contact with God via religious acts or good deeds are in vain. Searching for God in nature or philosophy also leads to a dead-end. People can sense that they are hopelessly cut off from God. This is why they have no inner peace. Consciously or subconsciously they embark upon a quest for him. Tormented by a yearning for paradise lost, they do everything in their power to overcome the separation betw...

Golf has come a long way from the Highlands of Scotland. It has grown to become a multi-billion dollar a year industry and has captivated the interest of people of all ages, all over the world.The concept of using common activities to teach valuable principles for living is not new. The many parables that Jesus Christ taught used images that were common to life.This isnt the first book written to draw analogies between the game of golf and the game of life, but it is unique...

Waiting for an answer to prayer? Then, whether you realize it or not, you have entered The Waiting Room. The decisions you make while in The Waiting Room can either help or hinder your outcome. Do you remember Abraham and Sarah’s waiting room experience for an heir? Their decision to use Hagar in fulfilling God’s promise complicated their lives and negatively impacted future generations. The same enemy who opposed their success seeks to oppose yours. Applying God’s wisdom, you can successf...

When you listen to the kids today talk, everything is abbreviated. I’m always asking what are you saying or what does that mean? It took me back to a time when my words were not so great. They were awful. I used foul language like it was normal. I talked negative all the time. I didn’t grow up like that. I wasn’t taught to speak like that. Why was I choosing to talk that way? At the time I didn’t care to know. When I realized what was coming out of my mouth, it made me sick to my stomach. ...

First published in 1902, William James's Varieties of Religious Experience is considered a classic in religious studies and the psychology of religion. But how has James's classic study weathered decades of development in psychology and behavioral sciences? Do the assertions about religious experience in the Varieties still ring true in light of neuro-cognitive and neuro-hormonal research, resiliency studies, studies of temperament, and traumatic studies? By extending William James's own r...