Seeing God In Our Birth Experiences

Author : Helen Holmes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000090475

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Seeing God in Our Birth Experiences by Helen Holmes Pdf

There has been a recent surge in the examination of the evolutionary roots of religious belief, all trying to identify where the human desire to seek the supernatural and the divine comes from. This book adds a new and innovative perspective to this line of thought by being the first to link prenatal and perinatal experiences to the origins of these unconscious underpinnings of our shared images of God. The book poses a ground-breaking paradigm by thinking about our earliest images of God, whether theist or atheist, within a psychoanalytic framework, comparing and contrasting the thought of Freud and Rizzuto. It looks at the issue of images of God from a diversity of psychological perspectives including, attachment theory, developmental theory and bio-psychosocial perspectives. This analysis leads to the conclusion that in parallel to postnatal findings, uterine and birth experiences can predispose individuals to form God representations later in life, through underpinning affective and environmental factors. This is a bold study of the development of one of humanity’s most fundamental aspects. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars of the psychology of religion, psychology, psychoanalysis, religious studies and early infant development.

Author : Catherine McNiel
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781631466441

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Long Days of Small Things by Catherine McNiel Pdf

Rich, soul-inspiring practices for moms who have neither quiet nor time. Dirty laundry, crayon-smeared bills, and smashed crackers . . . And there’s your Bible—buried under a pile of diapers. Bleary-eyed from lack of sleep, without a moment of peace and quiet, you wonder if the spiritual life you crave is even possible. But God sees you. He designed this parenting journey, after all. He understands the chaos of motherhood. And he joins you in everything—whether you’re scrubbing the floor, nursing a fussy newborn, or driving to soccer practice. Catherine McNiel invites you to connect with God right here, in the sacred mundane of every mothering moment.

Author : Mother Clare Watts
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2003-11-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0595283373

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Giving Birth to God by Mother Clare Watts Pdf

"Giving Birth to God tells of one woman's journey through yoga ashrams and Sufi training to finding a mystical Christian school with Master Teachers. After 12 years of transformational training, Mother Clare was ordained a Priest, and four years later a Master Teacher. Mother Clare was married, raised four children, and was a practicing midwife and psychotherapist while receiving her mystical and esoteric training. Without being celibate, without going to India and joining a foreign religion, Mother Clare received complete spiritual training, including initiations and ordinations, in the midst of leading the full life of an American woman. Wonderfully moving stories give an in-depth rendering of the Inner Christian Path. Some accounts will induce laughter and some tears, while the stories of women giving birth and the transformations the author experienced as a midwife and mother will move hearts and open minds to the great reality of the spiritual world.

Author : Abe W. Ata
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000096477

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Muslim Minorities and Social Cohesion by Abe W. Ata Pdf

This book examines various attempts in the ‘West’ to manage cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity – focusing on Muslim minorities in predominantly non-Muslim societies. An international panel of contributors chart evolving national identities and social values, assessing the way that both contemporary ‘Western’ societies and contemporary Muslim minorities view themselves and respond to the challenges of diversity. Drawing on themes and priority subjects from Islamic Culture within Euro-Asian, Australian, and American international research, they address multiple critical issues and discuss their implications for existing and future policy and practice in this area. These include subjects such as gender, the media, citizenship, and multiculturalism. The insight provided by this wide-ranging book will be of great use to scholars of Religious Studies, Interreligious Dialogue and Islamic Studies, as well as Politics, Culture, and Migration.

Author : Henry T. Blackaby,Richard Blackaby,Claude V. King
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780805447538

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Experiencing God (2008 Edition) by Henry T. Blackaby,Richard Blackaby,Claude V. King Pdf

A modern classic--revised with more than 70 percent new material--is based on seven Scriptural realities that teach Christians how to develop a true relationship with the Creator.

Author : James Quinn
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780595392391

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Fifteen Real-Life Experiences by James Quinn Pdf

Life is full of great experiences. But what have you learned frombthem? Are they helping you become the person you want to be? Are any preventing you from accomplishing your dreams? James Quinn uses these provocative questions to guide us through fifteen universal life experiences: Birth Family Love Faith Friendship Service Envy Anger Greed Fear Forgiveness Kindness Joy Hope Death These life experiences help you discover new strengths about yourself that may surprise, or even, shock you. Life experiences are past, present, and future, but regardless of when they occur, they can and do change our lives. The challenge is to use our experiences to grow in healthy ways. Fifteen Real-Life Experiences: A Journey in Christian Living provides down-to-earth advice on how we can use our experiences to guide us in our Christian faith. Book includes questions and action plans for individual and group reflection. "Dr. Quinn has brought before us fifteen life experiences which we all encounter in ways that enable us to come to grip with the value they offer. It is one of the most helpful tools I have seen both personally and for group interaction. Everyone could profit from spending time with his insight." -W.D. "Dub" Rogers, PhD, Family Christian Counseling "Life can become our greatest teacher if only we ask the right questions. James Quinn has applied the teaching style of Proverbs to remind us of the power that God has placed into our world as we pay attention to the lessons life can teach." -Dr. Guy C. Ames, District Superintendent of Ardmore, Oklahoma Conference, United Methodist Church, and Senior Pastor, Chapel Hill United Methodist Church (1994-2006) "This is a reflective, thought-provoking look at how our life experiences and Christian faith shape and should shape who we are as God's children." -Suzann Wade, Diaconal Minister and Christian Educator

Author : John Eifion Morgan-Wynne
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781597527248

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Holy Spirit and Religious Experience in Christian Literature ca. AD 90-200 by John Eifion Morgan-Wynne Pdf

'Holy Spirit and Religious Experience' seeks to find out how far the centrality of the Holy Spirit in Christian experience during the earliest period of the church was maintained or diminished in the third to the fifth generations (ca. AD 90-200). Three themes are explored. First, the sense of encounter with the divine presence, the numinous, a sense of being caught up into the divine being or being overwhelmed by the One who is beyond us. Secondly, a sense of being illuminated in respect to the truth, given deeper understanding of God's purpose, whether for the individual or the congregation, or guided in decision-making. Thirdly, a sense of ethical empowerment, an awareness of being helped by divine power, assisted in a course of action or development of character, in grappling with temptation, or in the ultimate test of loyalty, martyrdom. This book is arranged geographically, from Syria and Asia Minor in the East to Rome and Gaul in the West, including North Africa and Egypt. Christian authors within these areas are examined chronologically, from the later New Testament writers through the second century to Clement of Alexandria and Tertullian of Carthage, for the evidence they supply. The variegated picture which emerges, it is contended, reflects second-century Christianity.

Author : Jessie Bazan,Chris de Silva,Verna Holyhead, SGS,Jessica Mannen Kimmet,Victoria (Vickey) McBride,Father Ruberval Monteiro da Silva
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814666081

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Living Liturgy by Jessie Bazan,Chris de Silva,Verna Holyhead, SGS,Jessica Mannen Kimmet,Victoria (Vickey) McBride,Father Ruberval Monteiro da Silva Pdf

Living Liturgy™ 2023 provides practical and engaging content from expert authors to enrich your communal prayer and ministry. A robust formation program, Living Liturgy™ offers the readings, plus insightful reflections, and contextual background information for Sundays, solemnities, and additional feasts of liturgical and national importance. This best-selling annual resource is ideal for parish ministers, liturgists, pastors, planning committees, adult faith formation groups, and anyone who wishes to explore the connections between liturgy and life. An entirely new resource created for each liturgical year, Living Liturgy™ gives your team the spiritual preparation they need to serve in their ministries, integrating daily living, prayer, and study in an inviting and easy-to-use format. Original art by Ruberval Monteiro da Silva, OSB, complements the text and invites further reflection on the gospel of the day. This indispensable guide deepens a liturgical spirituality and strengthens the worship experience for the whole parish. Featured Content Reflecting on the Gospel Preparing to Proclaim Psalmist Preparation Making Connections Between the Readings Homily Points Model Penitential Act Model Universal Prayer (Prayer of the Faithful) Liturgy and Music Living Liturgy Prompts for Faith-Sharing

Author : John Piper
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2017-04-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433553523

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Reading the Bible Supernaturally by John Piper Pdf

The Bible reveals glorious things. And yet we often miss its power because we read it the same way we read any other book. In Reading the Bible Supernaturally, best-selling author John Piper teaches us how to read the Bible in light of its divine author. In doing so, he highlights the Bible's unique ability to reveal God to humanity in a way that informs our minds, transforms our hearts, and ignites our love. With insights into the biblical text drawn from decades of experience studying, preaching, and teaching Scripture, Piper helps us experience the transformative power of God's Word—a power that extends beyond the mere words on the page. Ultimately, Piper shows us that in the seemingly ordinary act of reading the Bible, something supernatural happens: we encounter the living God.

Author : Austin PHELPS (of the Andover Theological Seminary.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0023254837

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Man's Renewal, or the Work of the Holy Spirit by Austin PHELPS (of the Andover Theological Seminary.) Pdf

Author : Kenneth Leech
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2002-07-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781579106133

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Experiencing God by Kenneth Leech Pdf

Vast in scope, rich in insight and eminently readable. Worship This is a book about the God, the many splendored God, to whom the human community journeys. It's pages offer sage direction...for anyone who wants to improve the quality of his or her life as a pilgrim...Experiencing God may well become a major pastoral contribution to the formation of a biblically and theologically sound contemporary theology. New Catholic World Succeeds admirably in what it sets out to do; to introduce lay Christians, in a way that engages them personally, to the rich resources which the Christian tradition offers those who seek a practical path for approaching God. Those unaquainted with that tradition will find it most helpful; but spiritual directors will also find here a useful, readable resource for enriching their personal lives and ministry. - Theological Studies A landmark. Review and Expositor

Author : Steve Kagin
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449731090

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Kagin's Crossing by Steve Kagin Pdf

Kagin's Crossing is a collection of eponymous weekly religious columns written for small town newspapers. It is designed to be picked up and read wherever God leads you to read it, depending on the topic you are interested in for the day. The columns encompass all areas of life, encouraging the reader to view topics from a biblical perspective. This book brings the Bible to life and will inspire and challenge the reader to truly live a Christian lifestyle.

Author : Damaris U. Avila
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532643965

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Come and See by Damaris U. Avila Pdf

Come and See is an invitation to discover the truth about Jesus while discovering the truth about yourself. As you explore the first chapter of John, you will see how the disciples were called one by one to come and see Jesus. You will discover life's true purpose and where you fit in the pages of this story. Each day begins with a very personal and raw testimony where life's struggles and joys meet the words of John. You will feel connected and restored by refreshing and vulnerable storytelling. Damaris invites you into her faith story as you are drawn into the heart of the Bible and the words of the apostle John--words of truth and love. Damaris opens up about identity, love, addiction, anger, and fear, and the very real and powerful transformation that occurs when it meets God's love and redeeming power through his relentless pursuit of us. You have a unique opportunity to read the Bible like never before; you will walk away with a new outlook on life and perception of yourself. Be curious enough to dive into this thirty-day journey.

Author : Thomas Edgington, Ph.D._
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781304505781

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HEALING HELPS from the Bible Volume 4 Finding God's Perspective and Experiencing the Benefits by Thomas Edgington, Ph.D._ Pdf

Healing Helps: Finding God's Perspective and Experiencing the Benefits, is a topical Bible study workbook intended to guide the user through Scripture to better understand what the Bible says about God's perspective and the benefits He has provided for us. It has 13 topics which fit into a quarter year and tackles the subjects God as a Loving Parent, Longings, Grace, Hope, Freedom, Comfort, Rest, Endurance, Perseverance, Waiting on the Lord, Time, Depth, Maturity, and the Past, Present, and Future. The user can find the listed verses, determine what Bible says, then read the author's own insights and summary at the end of each section. This is the last of four volumes of Healing Helps from the Bible. The others are titled: Dealing With Emotions, Relationships, and Finding Strength and Handling Weakness. All volumes are intended to help the reader draw closer to God and find peace and comfort through understanding better God's message and desires for man

Author : Tony Evans
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781575674223

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Life Essentials for Knowing God Better, Experiencing God Deeper, Loving God More by Tony Evans Pdf

What exactly does "spiritual growth" mean? It's a common phrase thrown around in Christian circles, but many can not truly define it nor describe how to achieve it. Tony Evans helps readers get a grasp on this "life essential" topic in his new, powerful book. Based on 2 Peter 3:18, Evans helps readers understand and cooperate with God's plan for growth. The author's prayer is that by God's grace people will not merely learn about new growth but will discover a fresh motivation to strengthen and deepen their relationship with the Lord.