I had Professors, Clergy, and seasoned Laypeople in mind when I wrote this book. However, anyone who desires to critique the text is encouraged to study it so they can use who, what, when, where, and why questions to gain a deeper understanding. The journey will at times seem difficult, but the knowledge gained will be worth the effort. No doubt, group study, classroom, and Bible study groups will enhance the experience.

The first comprehensive resource for teaching spiritual leadership development in the twenty-first century—for all faith traditions.America is changing. Technology, social networking, global economics, immigration, migration and multiculturalism urge communities of faith to expand their vision of spiritual leadership and reflect on how leaders can better serve congregations and communities in the twenty-first century.In this multifaith, cross-cultural and c...

Two generations before he was born, God was at work orchestrating the life of Dr. Lu for His kingdom purposes. Follow him from the grip of communism to the remote jungles of Burma to the pagoda-filled skyline of Chiang Mai. You will meet a man completely sold-out to Jesus Christ and living life in full dependence on Him: Called by God – Commissioned to the unreached and vulnerable – Connected to global ministry –Challenged and experiencing Conquest. Wherever you are in your personal spirit...

What happens when an atheist and a believer find themselves next door neighbours? What happens when religion finds itself in a culture of science and secularism? Could they hold hands? Could they fall in love?Faith in Doubt claims that churches speak about faith and God only from within the world view of an ancient culture—as foreign to modern people as Latin. No wonder there is a precipitous decline in church attendance. Faith in Doubt proposes that churches start a conversation w...

You are called to a higher place in GOD.A hunger for more is growing in the hearts of an increasing numberof Christians who sense that what God has promised is muchgreater than what they've actually experienced. But the answers won'tbe found in the spiritual hero on the platform despite how good themessages might be.Ultimately, the solution can be found only in a deeper understandingof the Father's heart. In Yes...

Still Hurting? FIND HEALTH! presents a new model of disease, which empowers readers suffering with pain, symptoms (e.g., fatigue), and symptom syndromes (e.g., irritable bowel, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue) that doctors can't explain. Whatever their philosophical, spiritual, religious, or secular world views, readers will discover how and why they hurt and what they can do to help themselves and work effectively with their caring professionals. EVERYONE HURTS. Everyone is symptomatic from...

The biblical story of Jonah is a very familiar one. The word of the Lord comes to Jonah and tells him to go to Nineveh, that great city and cry against it. However, instead of obeying the word of the Lord, Jonah gets on a ship headed across the sea. The ship is going in the opposite direction from Nineveh. It is soon apparent that Jonah was also embarking on an emotional journey. Maybe, you have not considered suicide, but I know you have been angry. Perhaps, you have never dealt with depr...

Doolittle and Heim examine the complex interplay between modern medicine, religion, and spirituality.Medicine and religion share many concerns: suffering and illness, healing and well-being. The biological model of illness empowers medicine to bring dramatic improvements in physical health. At the same time, modern medicine often ignores the spiritual needs of patients and deeper challenges of holistic healing. In turn, religious institutions have always supported ...

Loving God is a book of Christian poems to support the reader in their spiritual growth. Three sections explore loving God, loving our neighbor, and loving ourselves.Dr. Whitney's education in both theology and psychology provide a unique perspective to his poems leading readers to think more deeply about how our faith can positively influence our behavior.

When Thomas discovers a strange stone covered with symbols and runes near Hadrian’s Wall, he finds himself drawn into the mystery of a secret, ancient organization known as the Stewards. Consulting his fellow academics, the archaeologist is determined to learn more about this elite group and their apparent connection to extraterrestrial visits to Earth over the course of human evolution.The protagonist slowly unravels a hidden story of Alien influence, from early agricultural devel...

R.E. Franzen has served Christ for over forty years. It is his heart’s desire to contribute all these years of experience, knowledge, and gifts to the Body of Christ to create spiritually strong disciples of Christ. Within a concise study guide, Franzen shares two chapter excerpted from his book, The Narration of Creation: God’s Beautiful Story of Your Beginning, to help believers break free of modern, western thinking patterns, settle into an ancient Near Eastern mindset to gain a deeper ...

Boundaries and Balance: Guide to Protecting Your Peace offers a transformative approach to personal well-being, drawing on the ancient wisdom of yoga, and the healing power of Reiki. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll explore how to create and maintain healthy boundaries in all aspects of life—physically, emotionally, and energetically. The book is structured around the eight limbs of yoga, seamlessly integrated with Reiki principles. These tools work together to help you honor your own n...