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Life is many things and all the in-between. How big and wide will you live your life? Or will the fear of this day cause your experience to be narrowed, smaller? Starvation is not always about the stomach. It is all about the view.

This delightful book offers 24 guided meditations, focused on giving and receiving loving-kindness. Suitable for newcomers and well-seasoned meditators alike, and using imagery and metaphors that should resonate with people of any faith tradition or none, these meditations may be used to inspire a personal meditation practice, or as ready-made scripts for a meditation host.

Loving-kindness is the way of all religions. It is the essence of the Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer, is the foundation of the Shinto virtues of kiyoki and akaki kokoro, sits at the heart of the Jain principle of ahimsa, and guides the Golden Rule of all major faiths. It has no allegiance to any particular culture, and discriminates between no one and nothing in its attention. Taking an interfaith perspective, the book describes why cultivating loving-kindness is essential for anyone who is set upon a spiritual path.

This is a wonderful teaching on the greatest chapter ever written about love. First Corinthians Chapter 14, commented upon through the lenses of Jewish Mystical Traditions.

Abraham, the father of a great nation, demonstrates his love for God through many adventures. Travel with him, as he leads his family and his people, even to the point of standing ready to give up the life of his own son to honor God. Recall the fate that awaits the wife of Lot, Abraham’s nephew, as she looks back to see her beloved city of Sodom burned to cinders. Marvel, as Abraham’s wide Sarah finally bears a child, and spare a tear for her slave girl Hagar, as she flees in terror from her tormenting mistress.

A handsome young shepherd boy seems an unlikely choice for one who will one day become king of Israel. Yet, talented, wise, and brave, God’s chosen son David rises to be a worthy ruler, killing a giant, and dealing gently with a wayward king along the way. Follow his many adventures and strange path to fame in this, one of the best-loved among bible stories. This delightful retelling of the classic bible tale is told in the spirit of the countless storytellers who have enthralled audiences young and old throughout the centuries.

When he is crowned king of Israel as heir to the beloved King David, Solomon prays to God to give him wisdom, fearing that his youth and inexperience make him unready to rule over a mighty nation. God blesses Solomon with wisdom and many riches too, while the now famous king sets about building the imposing temple for his Lord that his father David had never seen completed. Yet soon, Solomon’s love for luxury gets the better of him, and the glorious future that seemed destined for both the king and his people can no longer be assured.

Poor Job – the faithful man, who loses nearly everything, except for his trust to do right before God. Losing his family and his livestock, and stricken by a terrible disease, all seems hopeless for this once celebrated man. Friends come to give their advice and support, yet it takes the voice of God to challenge Job, bringing him back to the life of happiness and richness that he once enjoyed.

Together with three trusted friends, Daniel is taken into service in the court of the wicked King Nebuchadnezzar. When the king threatens to kill all sages and magicians in his kingdom following the failure of their kind to tell him what he had dreamed, Daniel bravely offers to face the king. Through some fancy footwork and close listening to God, Daniel wins over the king and rises to high office, while attracting the jealousy of others who are commanded to serve under him. A devious plot sees Daniel condemned to die in a den of lions. Will God save him from his terrifying prospect?

God tells Jonah to warn the wicked people of the powerful city of Nineveh to change their ways. Fearing that what his Lord has asked him to do is beyond his strength, Jonah runs away. Arriving at a busy harbor, he is taken on board a ship that’s making ready to sail to a distant land. Yet, a terrifying storm, and a tumbling into the deep, dark waters of a violent sea await this cowardly traveler. Can Jonah survive the perils that befall him, or will God work a miracle that allows Jonah a second chance to go where God wants him to be?

A beautiful orphan who becomes a queen, Esther risks her life out of her faithfulness to God and her people. Yet her bravery challenges the cunning of one of the most feared men in the kingdom. Will it be her head or his that ends up on top of a pole? This delightful retelling of the classic bible tale is told in the spirit of the countless storytellers who have enthralled audiences young and old throughout the centuries.

The displays of strength of the fearless judge Samson amaze all who meet him, yet his enemies become ever more desperate to discover the secret of this mighty man of God’s power. Will they succeed, or will they themselves be crushed by the might and faith of the man who they plot to kill? In this colorful tale of intrigue, scheming, and double-crossing, there are adventures aplenty to enjoy – and too, important lessons to be learned.

An enchanted garden, and the promise of heaven on earth. This is the setting for one of the greatest and best-known stories of all - how the Earth came to be, and the beautiful home that God gave to Adam and Eve. Yet, as is well known, when they insist on disobeying the God who created them, the fate of these original humans turns out to be one to be feared.

This audiobook describes the biblical festivals of the Jewish calendar and how they are understood in the faith of Messianic Judaism. It includes insights on their history, and how the relate to Yeshua the Messiah and end-times prophecy.

Do you find yourself longing to live a life of fulfillment and abundance? If you are wandering through life, yearning for more, then this 21 day coaching actuation is for you. Purpose strategist and coach Clifton Pettyjohn skillfully cements life experiences with practical and biblical principles to succor you during your journey of self-discovery through manumitted purpose.

How might we conceive of God, a being who is both invisible and indescribable? Is it foolish or blasphemous to even try? If it is possible to find a meaningful way to picture the divine, how might this help us to connect with him, her or it, and might this lead us away from the main quest of mystics and spiritual seekers - to find God in the heart? An almost constant awareness of God's presence isn't the normal experience of most people. Many of us spend much of our lifetimes wondering what God is like....

Educational facilities, social media, mainstream media, the Internet, and smart phones serve to enlighten the world with information. An enlightened society is supposed to result in a better, more cohesive world. A world that is trending towards conservation of the planet, and peace between governments and their citizens. A world that is able to transition research and development in every field of endeavor into meaningful employment, better health, and happiness for man.

Ten years after nuclear war devastates Britain, Lazarus and his adoptive siblings are flesh and blood to each other; to their victims, they are ruthless killers who should exist only in nightmares. Now their next target, a group of men seemingly made soft by a decade of hiding in underground bunkers, welcome the upcoming attack because they are far from weak. Armed and prepared, they are ready for Lazarus and his family.

Welcome to "Embracing Joy," a Christian guide designed to lead you on a transformative journey towards discovering joy, gratitude, and abundance in every facet of life. Rooted in biblical teachings, this book is a roadmap to cultivating a joyful heart and living a life overflowing with gratitude and abundance.

Life as a Christian is not immune to trials and tribulations; Scripture assures us of this reality. However, amidst life's challenges, we possess a profound opportunity to discover inner peace through our relationship with God. This book is a guide for Christians seeking to cultivate inner peace, irrespective of life's adversities.