El camino de la vida

El camino de la vida

El camino de la vida es el testamento espiritual, el legado moral que León Tolstói decidió dejar al mundo en sus últimos días. Es su obra póstuma, pues falleció antes de su publicación, y como tal debe abordarse. Una joya literaria en la que, más preocupado por el mensaje que por las formas, nos ofrece sus reflexiones sobre el ser humano, la religión, la existencia, la espiritualidad, las virtudes o los defectos. A lo largo de estas páginas Tolstói nos ofrece un viaje introspectivo, en el que nos da su perspectiva sobre cuestiones tan trascendentales como la búsqueda de la verdad o la felicidad, el propósito vital o la importancia de una vida recta. Tras una vida plena, pero no siempre fácil, y un acúmulo de sabiduría, Tolstói nos invita en El camino de la vida, a reflexionar sobre el sentido de la existencia y a buscar cauces más profundos y certeros para nuestra vida cotidiana.

Casi en casa

Casi en casa

«Nunca pensé que viviría hasta esta edad.»En esta conmovedora narración, Billy Graham vuelve a tomar la pluma no solo para compartir su experiencia a esta edad, sino que también nos enseña algunas lecciones importantes sobre cómo ver nuestro paso aquí en la tierra. Dice que la Biblia es clara en que Dios tiene una razón específica para tenernos aquí. Así que ¿cuál es Su propósito para estos años, y cómo podemos alinear nuestras vidas con ese propósito? ¿Cómo podríamos no solo aprender a lidiar con los temores y dificultades, y con los múltiples obstáculos, sino también a volvernos más fuertes por dentro en medio de estas dificultades? «En este libro te invito a explorar conmigo no solo las realidades de la vida conforme vamos envejeciendo sino también la esperanza y satisfacción, e inclusive el gozo que podemos tener cuando aprendemos a ver estos años desde la perspectiva de Dios y descubrimos Su fortaleza para sostenernos cada día. Pido a Dios que tú y yo aprendemos lo que significa no sólo envejecer, sino con la ayuda de Dios envejecer con gracia».

Prophetic Precursors

Prophetic Precursors

Prophetic Precursors discusses some key biblical figures: Adam, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Solomon, Mary, and Jesus. Christian and Muslim views of these figures are contrasted and where relevant the question is asked whether these figures point us towards Jesus or towards Muhammad.

Messiah in the Passover

Messiah in the Passover

Messiah in the Passover is for anyone who wants to explore the traditions of the Passover and deepen their understanding of the links between Passover, the Last Supper, and Communion. This Passover reference book discusses biblical and theological issues, Jewish and church history, and rabbinic tradition. It also includes a messianic family Haggadah (Passover guidebook) as well as Passover recipes and lessons for children. Additional resources and instructional videos for celebrating Passover in the home or congregation are available at messiahinthepassover.com. Passover has great meaning for followers of Jesus and provides a wonderful opportunity to teach both adults and children the powerful truths of redemption. Believers will be affirmed knowing they worship a God who keeps His promises and remains ever faithful.

Only Jesus

Only Jesus

Discover what Jesus meant when he said, "Follow me." And what happens when you do.Only Jesus—from John MacArthur, author of the classic bestseller, The Gospel According to Jesus—examines the gospel as Christ himself proclaimed it so that you can gain a proper and complete understanding of the true way of salvation. You'll learn the answer to questions like:What does it mean to be saved?What is saving grace?Why does the Cross matter?What does it mean to be born again?What did Jesus teach about eternal life?What do "sin" and "repentance" mean?What is the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation?Only Jesus is perfect for:Christians who want a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.Seekers who want to know who Jesus is and what he taught.John MacArthur will guide you in discovering how Jesus' actual words and teachings call us to salvation and new life through the power of the Holy Spirit. Transformation will result in our hearts and lives when we truly answer Christ's call to discipleship.So let’s explore what Lord Jesus had to say about the gospel...

Christ Crucified

Christ Crucified

Stephen Charnock (1628–1680) was a Cambridge graduate, Presbyterian clergyman, Puritan theologian, and chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. Virtually none of his writings were published until after his death.  This volume contains the following chapters:  The Knowledge of Christ Crucified  Christ Our Passover  The Voluntariness of Christ’s Death

La Oración del Corazón en la Mística Cristiana y Sufí

La Oración del Corazón en la Mística Cristiana y Sufí

Guiando al lector por los estados de la oración mística —un modo de crear una relación viva con lo Divino en el corazón—, este libro recurre a fuentes cristianas y sufíes como Santa Teresa de Jesús, San Juan de la Cruz y Rumi. Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee describe los estadios de oración: cómo al principio la oración nace de la necesidad, pero luego lleva a uno profundamente al corazón, a los estadios de unión y éxtasis. Por medio de la oración mística, uno es atraído al silencio de la comunión real con Dios. Aquí, en el silencio del corazón, tiene lugar un encuentro y una fusión que lleva a uno más allá del yo personal al misterio de la presencia divina. Esta exploración indaga en el secreto de cómo rezar incesantemente, en que la oración cobra vida en el corazón, e incluye un capítulo sobre la necesidad de rezar por el bienestar de la Tierra. Une las tradiciones místicas cristiana y sufí, y quiere ser provechoso a todo practicante de la oración que se sienta atraído a descubrir la relación con Dios en su corazón.Guiding the reader through the stages of mystical prayer—a way to create a living relationship with the Divine within the heart—this book draws upon Christian and Sufi sources such as St. Teresa of Avila, ‘Attâr, St. John of the Cross, and Rûmî. Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee describes the stages of prayer: how prayer is first born of need, but then takes one deep within the heart, into the stages of union and ecstasy. Through mystical prayer, one is drawn into the silence of real communion with God. Here, in the silence within the heart, a meeting and merging takes place that carries one beyond the self into the mystery of divine presence. This exploration delves into the secret of how to pray without ceasing, in which prayer becomes alive within the heart, and includes a chapter on the need to pray for the well-being of the Earth. It brings together the Christian and Sufi mystical traditions and will benefit any practitioner of prayer who is drawn to discover a relationship with God within their heart.

A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

A Plain Account of Christian Perfection

John Wesley's most representative collection on Christian Perfection. " Now let this perfection appear in its native form, and who can speak one word against it? Will any dare to speak against loving the Lord our God with all our heart, and our neighbor as ourselves? Against a renewal of heart, not only in part, but in the whole image of God? Who is he that will open his mouth against being cleansed from all pollution both of flesh and spirit; or against having all the mind that was in Christ, and walking in all things as Christ walked? What man, who calls himself a Christian, has the hardiness to object to the devoting, not a part, but all our soul, body, and substance to God?"

Fanatismus: Wie gefährlich ist Religion?

Fanatismus: Wie gefährlich ist Religion?

Krieg im Namen Gottes statt Nächstenliebe, Mitgefühl, Versöhnung ... Seit es Religionen gibt, fühlen sich fanatische Anhänger zu den schlimmsten Verbrechen gegen "Ungläubige" berechtigt, ja verpflichtet. Sind Glaube und Gewalt untrennbar verbunden? Was muss geschehen, damit die Friedensbotschaft der Religionen Gehör findet? Die großen Themen der Zeit sind manchmal kompliziert. Aber oft genügt schon eine ausführliche und gut recherchierte GEO-Reportage, um sich wieder auf die Höhe der Diskussion zu bringen. Für die Reihe der GEO eBook-Singles hat die Redaktion solche Einzeltexte als pure Lesestücke ausgewählt. Sie waren vormals Titelgeschichten oder große Reportagen in GEO.

Summary of Timothy Alberino's Birthright

Summary of Timothy Alberino's Birthright

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I would like to thank Gary Heavin for the many Cuban cigars that helped to stimulate my cerebral cortex during ponderous hours of endless typing. I am indebted to David Flynn, whose brilliant insights illuminated the path of the present work. #2 The book you are holding was conceived on the banks of a blackwater tributary to the River Mazan, in the Amazon jungle. I had dropped out of Midpark High School in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, during the first week of my senior year, and set out for the Peruvian Amazon. #3 The Bible is a highly integrated message system from an extraterrestrial source outside of time. When illuminated by the light of the Spirit, it projects a multidimensional portrait of its divine Author and communicates his plan to redeem, reconcile, and restore the sons and daughters of Adam to the glory of their original estate in the family of God. #4 The beginning of our story marks the appearance of a new sentient species on earth, specifically designed to inhabit it. We are not alone in the cosmos, and our existence was not a random occurrence. We were born into the cosmos, not with it.

Christian Healing: Classic Christianity Book

Christian Healing: Classic Christianity Book

These are not simply lectures; they are, rather, lessons. They are not merely to be read; they are to be studied and applied as one studies and applies mathematical rules. When the text suggests that the reader "hold a thought," or affirm or deny a certain proposition, the student should stop reading, and both audibly and mentally do as bidden. This will set up new thought currents in mind and body, and will make way for the spiritual illumination that will follow in all who are faithful to these instructions. These are not simply lectures; they are, rather, lessons. They are not merely to be read; they are to be studied and applied as one studies and applies mathematical rules. When the text suggests that the reader "hold a thought," or affirm or deny a certain proposition, the student should stop reading, and both audibly and mentally do as bidden.

The Travels of True Godliness

The Travels of True Godliness

Benjamin Keach (1640-1704) was an important Particular Baptist preacher, author, and ardent defender of Baptist principles. Often in prison and frequently in danger for preaching the Gospel, he was the first to introduce singing hymns in the worship of English congregations. "While The Pilgrim's Progress is the most famous of the Christian journey allegories of the seventeenth century, it is not the only one. Though nearly forgotten today, Benjamin Keach's 'The Travels of True Godliness' was in the eighteenth century nearly as popular as Bunyan's great work. It is a great blessing to see it back in print. We hope that many will read, enjoy and benefit from it." - Dr. James M. Renihan

Witness at the Cross Leader Guide

Witness at the Cross Leader Guide

Place yourself as a witness of the cross and determine what your own testimony will be! Experience Holy Friday from the perspective of those who watched Jesus die: Mary his mother; the Beloved Disciple from the Gospel of John; Mary Magdalene and the other women from Galilee; the two men, usually identified as thieves, crucified with Jesus; the centurion and the soldiers; Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. Jews and Romans, friends and strangers, the powerful and the powerless, the hopeful and the despairing. The story of Jesus’s death is not something we just read: we think about it, and we experience it; we hear the taunts of the soldiers, the priests, and the passersby even as we hear the famous “seven last words” from the cross.In Witness at the Cross, Amy-Jill Levine shows how the people at the cross each have distinct roles to play. Each Evangelist presents a distinct picture of the death of Jesus. Each portrays different individuals and groups of people at the cross, each offers different images and dialogues, and so from each, we learn how those meanings and messages cross the centuries to any who would come to the cross today. Each Gospel has its own story to tell, all the witnesses have their own memories, and every reader comes away with a new insight. The witnesses at the Crucifixion watch Jesus die, and we watch with them, and we watch them. And we come away transformed.The Leader Guide includes session outline for each group meeting with Scripture, prayer, opening activity, discussion questions, activity, and ending call to action.

Pour te parler de la mort et de la résurrection...

Pour te parler de la mort et de la résurrection...

Comment parler de la vie, de la mort et de la Résurrection aux petits ? Comment leur parler de ces grands mystères de la vie et de la foi chrétienne ? Voici un livre, très proche des sensations et émotions des enfants, qui aidera les parents à aborder avec douceur et profondeur, l'espérance d'une vie après la mort. Une vie auprès de Dieu.

A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year

A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year

For the ancient Druids, the healing and magical properties of herbs were inseparable from the larger cycles of the seasons, the movements of the planets, and the progression of a human life. A Druid’s Herbal shows the reader how to use herbs when creating rituals to celebrate festivals and significant life passages such as births, house blessings, weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. Drawing on extensive research and a deep personal experience with Pagan traditions, Ellen Evert Hopman explores the history and folklore surrounding the eight major Celtic festivals: Samhain, Winter Solstice, Imbolc, Spring Equinox, Beltaine, Summer Solstice, Lugnasad, and Fall Equinox. Included in each discussion are complete instructions on the medicinal and magical uses of the herbs associated with each celebration. Using these Celtic traditions as examples, the author suggests ways to incorporate the symbolic and magical power of herbs into personal rituals that honor all phases of life from childbirth to last rites. Also included are chapters on how to prepare herbal tinctures, salves, and poultices; herbs used by the Druids; herbal alchemy and the planets; and the relationships between herbs and sacred places. Filled with practical information and imaginative suggestions for using herbs for healing, ceremony, and magic, this book is an indispensable and comprehensive guide to age-old herbal practices.

El poder de la oración común

El poder de la oración común

Un ibro conmovedor, un excelente regalo que ayudará al lector a contemplar la belleza de la oración así como a entender su poder transformador, de modo que se convierta en catalizador para la transformación de otras personas. Muchos son los que buscan la bendición más que la manera de bendecir a los demás. Lo que trae bendición es el sencillo acto de alinear nuestros corazones con el corazón de Dios, puesto que él por naturaleza es generoso en extremo y desea darnos lo mejor. No importa en qué punto de tu camino con Dios estés, hallarás motivación e inspiración para que abras tu corazón y descubras el gozo abundante y la paz que puede darte una simple oración de bendición. A touching gift book that helps readers understand the power and beauty of prayer and how it can transform our hearts, so that we can be a catalyst for transformation in others. Many of us seek to be blessed more than we seek to bless others. It's our heart aligned with the heart of God that brings blessing, because He is by nature extravagantly generous and loves giving gifts. No matter where readers are on their journey with God, they will be motivated and inspired to open their hearts and discover the abundant joy and peace that can be theirs through the power of a simple prayer of blessing.

The Story of Christian Theology

The Story of Christian Theology

Christianity Today Book of the Year Award ECPA Gold Medallion AwardHistory is made up of stories--narratives that recount the events, movements, ideas and lives that have shaped religions and nations. Theologian Roger Olson believes that the history of Christian theology should be told as such a story, one replete with thick plots, exciting twists, interesting people and fascinating ideas.In this panoramic work of historical theology Olson vividly recounts the deeds and words of the cultists and apostolic fathers of the second century, the clash between the theological schools of Alexandria and Antioch, the epochal division between East and West, the revolutionary advent of the Reformation and much more, right on up to the dazzling, sometimes dismaying fallout that has continued to shake Christians through the twentieth century. Through it all Olson detects and traces a common thread: a concern for salvation--God's redemptive activity in forgiving and transforming sinful human beings.Evenhanded, refreshingly readable, impressive in its breadth and depth, The Story of Christian Theology is poised to become a standard historical theology text.

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask

2011 Retailers Choice Award winner!“Why are Christians against same-sex people getting married? . . . Why do you believe God exists at all? . . . Why would God allow evil and suffering? . . . Why trust the Bible when it’s full of mistakes? . . . How could a loving God send people to hell? . . . What makes you think Jesus was more than just a good teacher? . . . Why are Christians so judgmental?”Some questions can stop a conversation. Today, more than ever, people are raising difficult, penetrating questions about faith, God, and the Bible. Based on an exclusive new Barna survey of 1,000 Christians, The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask presents compelling, easy-to-grasp answers to ten of the most troubling questions facing Christians today. These include everything from the existence of heaven to the issues of abortion and homosexuality, as well as the question of whether evolution eliminates our need for a God.

It Works

It Works

IT WORKS presents a concise, definite plan for bettering your conditions in life. It shows you how to use the Mighty Power within that is anxious and willing to serve you if you know how to use it. IT WORKS shows you how. All scientific, psychological and theological explanations are eliminated. Three hundred pages are boiled down to ten minutes of interesting facts, a definite plan and three short rules of accomplishment. Don't let your worldly, objective mind keep you from more prosperity and happiness any longer. Test the power of this simple book that defies tradition and experience. Millions have tried the plan it presents and know in truth that IT DOES WORK!

Debating Christian Theism

Debating Christian Theism

Comprising groundbreaking dialogues by many of the most prominent scholars in Christian apologetics and the philosophy of religion, this volume offers a definitive treatment of central questions of Christian faith. The essays are ecumenical and broadly Christian, in the spirit of C.S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, and feature lucid and up-to-date material designed to engage readers in contemporary theistic and Christian issues. Beginning with dialogues about God's existence and the coherence of theism and then moving beyond generic theism to address significant debates over such specifically Christian doctrines as the Trinity and the resurrection of Jesus, Debating Christian Theism provides an ideal starting point for anyone seeking to understand the current debates in Christian theology.