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Over two thousand years ago the apostle John wrote in his Gospel that Jesus made many "dark sayings," teachings with hidden meanings (John 16:25). Van Auken has made a study of these hidden teachings and, along with some fascinating insights from other sources, has compiled and explain them in this surprising book that reaches beyond Christianity to a new, more universal Christ. This intriguing book explains such concepts as our godly nature, our innate knowledge of heaven, the nature of our soul, the surprising correlation with ancient mystical teachings, the life force within us and how ...

What if you could journey through the entire Catholic Bible—guided by the Church Fathers—in just 73 pages? The Catholic Bible can feel overwhelming. Seventy-three books, centuries of history, different literary genres, and passages whose deeper meaning is easy to miss. Yet the earliest Christians did not read Scripture in isolation. They received it, preached it, defended it, and interpreted it within the living faith of the Church. The 73-Page Church Fathers' Catholic Bible Study Companion brings that ancient wisdom to your Bible reading in a remarkably simple format: one focused page ...

Get your copy of "The Complete Teachings of Lord Jesus" today and illuminate the hidden wisdom! What if everything you thought you knew about the teachings of Jesus was only half the story? Prepare to embark on an unprecedented journey into the heart of divine wisdom, because in "The Complete Teachings of Lord Jesus," there are TWO Jesus'. Yes, you read that right. One is the Jesus many of us have heard about in churches, Sunday schools, and through the pages of the New Testament—the gentle teacher, the miracle-worker, the Son of God who spoke of love, forgiveness, and the Kingdom of ...

Behind the robes, rituals, sacred names, and mysterious symbols of the Golden Dawn lies one of the most influential systems in modern Western esotericism. Golden Dawn Teachings for Beginners is a clear and engaging introduction to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn—the secretive nineteenth-century order that helped shape modern ceremonial magic, tarot, Kabbalah, astrology, and occult symbolism. Written for newcomers, this book makes a complex tradition understandable without stripping away its mystery, depth, or spiritual power. If you have ever wondered what the Golden Dawn actually ...

The Michael teachings are an extraordinary body of channeled material that paint a vivid portrait of how we, as eternal souls, set up our lifetimes — why we’re here, what our lessons are, and how we can learn them more efficiently and joyfully. Shepherd Hoodwin has written several Michael books that are available here. This short one explores how we can use the teachings to increase our happiness, which ultimately is the aim of every spiritual path.

The Jesus Prayer is simple to say. Learning to pray it with attention, humility, and sobriety is another matter. Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov approaches the prayer not as a technique for producing spiritual experiences, but as a life of repentance centered on the name of Jesus Christ. Drawing upon Scripture and the Orthodox ascetical tradition, he explains how prayer develops from attentive oral invocation toward prayer of the mind and heart, always through grace rather than self-directed force. In this sustained and practical discourse, readers will learn: why attention is essential to ...

Waldorf Education Explained: Rudolf Steiner’s Teaching Philosophy, Child Development, Creativity, and Alternative Schooling in Practice offers a practical introduction to a school model that is widely discussed but often only partly understood. Many people know Waldorf through a handful of visible features such as storytelling, nature, handwork, delayed formal academics, and limited screen use. This book shows how those features connect to a larger educational philosophy. It explains where Waldorf education came from, how Rudolf Steiner’s ideas shaped the first schools, and how those ...

The Didache: The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles - A Modern Translation of One of Christianity's Earliest Church Manuals Discover how the first Christians actually lived, worshipped, and organized their communities. The Didache, also known as The Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, is one of the earliest Christian writings outside the New Testament, dating from 50-120 AD. Written when some apostles may still have been alive, this document from the Apostolic Fathers provides a direct window into daily Christian life during the apostolic era. But most editions present this ancient text with ...

Why do some lessons spark instant understanding while others leave learners overwhelmed and confused? Teachers explain carefully. Students read the material. Trainers deliver detailed presentations. Yet the knowledge refuses to stick. The reason is rarely intelligence or effort. The real culprit is something far less obvious: cognitive overload. The human mind is not built to absorb unlimited information at once. Working memory has strict limits. When instruction ignores those limits, learning slows, frustration rises, and even the most motivated students struggle to make sense of what they...

“Written by an experienced teacher and author of 58 books, from a practical perspective. This book is for new teachers, experienced teachers, parents of English Language Learners worldwide, English Language Learners, and students from all disciplines with a need to know how students learn English in actual day to day practice. This book provides an actionable answer to the question of "How Do Students Learn English?" In this book, the discovery method is applied to case studies and actual experience, in reality. If encountering the topic for the first time, this is a clear and practical ...

From reader reviews: Best book on Ramana Maharshi. I've been a student of Ramana's since 1962 and have read many of his books including these 40 verses… I would say this is the best book on his teachings. Another review: A simple guide to Self-inquiry. Since it is a personal experience, words are inadequate to express it . But they may guide you. Richard Clarke's work enables a non-Tamilian to learn what the Maharshi said. In Forty Verses on Reality, Ramana Maharshi explains the nature of the Self, the ultimate reality, and Self-inquiry as the direct method to realize the Self. This new ...

Once Upon a Kind Night: Bedtime Moral Stories for Children (Part of the “Themed Story Books for Children” series) Give your child the gift of bedtime stories that teach and inspire. This heartwarming collection brings together a treasure of short, gentle tales where animals, friends, and magical little characters show the power of kindness, courage, honesty, and gratitude. Written especially for children ages 3–8, these stories are short enough for bedtime yet rich enough to spark meaningful conversations between parents and kids. Each tale ends with a clear, uplifting moral — ...

The Teachings of Jesus: Discovering the Wisdom and Truth of Christ is an in-depth exploration of the life-changing lessons of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels. Through His parables, sermons, and commands, Jesus revealed the heart of God and outlined the path to living a life aligned with His Kingdom. This book takes readers on a transformative journey through the key teachings of Christ, including the Sermon on the Mount, the parables about the Kingdom of Heaven, and His profound lessons on love, forgiveness, faith, and prayer. Each chapter delves into the wisdom behind Jesus’ words, ...

There is a reason people still travel—physically or through pages—to the quiet slopes of Mount Athos. They are searching for something the modern world rarely gives: clarity, peace, and a life that feels anchored in truth. Saint Paisios of Mount Athos lived that life. In a century marked by war, exile, anxiety, and constant noise, he became a voice of uncommon simplicity and power. His words were not abstract theology. They were direct, practical, and often startlingly personal—cutting through confusion and speaking to the deepest struggles people carry today. Follow his journey from ...

"They Hid It for 5,000 Years. You’re About to Remember It." Ancient Truths and Esoteric Wisdom: The Teachings You Were Meant to Forget You’re not lost. You’ve been deliberately disconnected. This book is not just a read—it’s a reawakening. Across three powerful phases, it reveals over 30 forbidden truths spanning more than 5,000 years of suppressed history, secret symbols, and spiritual technology. These are not recycled ideas or vague spiritual clichés. These are the teachings that were banned, burned, encrypted, and buried by institutions that feared their power. Why? Because ...

Most people think of spirituality as something you believe. The Ojibwe understand it as something you live—every day, in relationship with the land, the community, and the unseen forces that shape the world. Exploring Ojibwe Spirituality: Traditions, Teachings, and the Sacred Way of Life opens the door to that living tradition with clarity, depth, and respect. This is not a romanticized overview or a collection of vague ideas. It is a carefully written guide that explains how Ojibwe spirituality actually works—how stories teach ethics, how ceremonies restore balance, and how ...

Effective teaching and learning are not always intuitive. The illusion of knowledge becomes the difficulty of metacognition. Consider the illusion of encouragement. The common view that “just do the best you can” is encouraging and useful does not stand up to scrutiny. According to American psychologist and pioneer in goal-setting theory Dr Edwin Locke, “just do your best” goals consistently underperform in comparison to specific and challenging goals. The problem is: 1) it is unclear what the target is, 2) any result can fulfil the claim “I did my best”, providing a ready ...

Aleister Crowley: The Complete Guide to Thelema, Magick, His Occult Legacy and Mystical Teachings is your essential introduction to one of the most fascinating and controversial figures in modern spiritual history. Explore the revolutionary ideas of Aleister Crowley—the magician, mystic, and author whose influence continues to shape the worlds of modern occultism, esoteric philosophy, and alternative spirituality. This comprehensive guide dives deep into Crowley’s most important teachings, including the Law of Thelema, the concept of True Will, ceremonial magick, sex magick, mysticism, ...

Based on Christianity's Gnostic foundations and the lost secret teachings of Jesus, this book is a thought-provoking conjecture on ways to manifest the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth -- an inspirational reminder of what Christianity was intended to be.

NEWLY REVISED AND EXPANDED: Now with 29 complete texts and updated scholarship. In 1945, a farmer in Upper Egypt cracked open a sealed clay jar and found thirteen codices buried since 367 CE. Inside were gospels, cosmologies, hymns, and visions from a rival Christianity so sophisticated it nearly won. For a thousand years, everything we knew about these texts came from the people who destroyed them. Now you can read them yourself. Twenty-nine texts in clear, modern English. No archaic phrasing. No dense scholarly apparatus. Just the words, made readable. The Gospels: The Gospel of Thomas (...