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Samuel Smiles, the author of Self-Help wrote this masterpiece in the 19th century. In a matter of time, readership of this book spread worldwide and it became the driving force that brought prosperity in America and Japan. But when, we look around the world today, prosperity is losing its vigor. If Smiles was alive today and saw what the world has come to, what would he think and say? What kind of advice would he, give to his home country, England,...
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Countless books have been written about the impending death of the institutional church, but this one both celebrates the resurrection that will follow and lights the way toward a new kind of spiritual community. The Way of Jesus identifies seven principles upon which authentic and vibrant Christian communities can be built in today's diverse and ever shrinking world.
Toby Jones traveled across the country, from San Francisco's Glide Memorial Church...
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In this day and age of advanced scientific and information technology, we are often deluded by a false sense that we know everything. But in fact, many people cannot even answer simple but fundamental questions about life, such as "what's the purpose of our life" and "what happens after death."
In The Laws of Mission, Ryuho Okawa offers integral spiritual truths that bring about spiritual awakening within each of us. This book helps us find the purpose...
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The impact of the "Autobiography" wasn't limited to musicians or spiritual seekers. Steve Jobs, Co-founder of Apple Inc., which became the world's most valuable company, was a big fan and went so far as to say it was one of his favourite books. Jobs first read it as a teenager and claimed to have re-read it every year since then. Paramahansa Yogananda's "Autobiography of a Yogi" was one of the most impactful spiritual books of the twentieth century...
65) Ghost wall
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The light blinds you; there's a lot you miss by gathering at the fireside. In the north of England, far from the intrusions of cities but not far from civilization, Silvie and her family are living as if they are ancient Britons, surviving by the tools and knowledge of the Iron Age. For two weeks, the length of her father's vacation, they join an anthropology course set to reenact life in simpler times. They are surrounded by forests of birch and...
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In a series of ruminations, Edward G. Simmons brings a lifetime's experiences, along with biblical and historical insights, to the ethical problems faced by Christians living under the impact of President Trump. Teaching values and respect for truth to college students and Christians of all varieties, he sometimes lectures on the Bible and sometimes writes sermons full of conviction. His combination of history, science, and biblical information is...
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If you had time to slow down, you'd notice. You're more easily distracted lately. You forget the details of your life more often than you used to. You get easily agitated and have trouble resting, even though you're more tired than you remember ever being. Even your spiritual life is not immune: you struggle to pray, to read the Scriptures, to be still and know that God is God. Welcome to now. Our technology has greatly improved much of our lives,...
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"How far would The Laws of the Universe -The Age of Elohim have an impact, advised by the guardian spirit of Stan Lee? I hope that this story of the true God and the universe would be welcomed with joy all around the world." ― Ryuho Okawa, Preface―
In autumn 2021, the animation movie, The Laws of the Universe-The Age of Elohim will be released in some countries including Japan and the United States. The content of this movie is based on the spiritual...
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Gnosticism is a heretical tradition that revolutionized the practice of Christianity. Before Gnosticism emerged in the second century, passage to the afterlife required obedience to God and king. Gnosticism proposed that human beings were manifestations of the divine, unsettling the hierarchical foundations of the ancient world. Subversive and revolutionary, Gnostics taught that prayer and meditation could bring human beings into an ecstatic spiritual...
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A major spiritual shift is occurring in this world, and more people are experiencing unexpected phenomena in their daily lives. We might notice unusual "signs" or have intuitive thoughts, randomly hear a song a past friend or relative loved or smell a perfume that triggers a strong memory. Most often these are tossed aside as coincidences and immediately forgotten. But what if there were no coincidences, and everything happened for a reason? What...
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Today, two politicians are criticized and compared to Hitler; President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan. Are these politicians really dangerous to be likened to Hitler? Or, just like in Hitler's case, can it be that another truly dangerous politician exists in another country that is yet to be discovered? If there is a chance to hear the opinion of Sir Winston Churchill, considered to be Hitler's arch enemy, journalists...
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May the Force always be with those who believe in God, both on Earth and in the universe.
"It appears the spirit of George Lucas is related to Zoroaster and the strong images of Light and Darkness and Jedi came down. The battle for Space Justice has been happening not only in the fictional world of movies but also in reality through the past, present, and future." ― Ryuho Okawa, Preface―
In January, 2020, author and spiritual leader Ryuho Okawa...
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Jason Gregory reveals the psychological and spiritual damage digital technology and social media are having on the human mind, and gifts you a digital free lifestyle to reclaim your health and sanity for a better world. Spiritual Freedom in the Digital Age demonstrates that even though we are more connected than ever before, we are subtly going insane and also diminishing our health. Even though we are more connected; the constant conflict in the...
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American Transcendentalism is often seen as a literary movement--a flowering of works written by New England intellectuals who retreated from society and lived in nature. In Transcendentalism and the Cultivation of the Soul, Barry M. Andrews focuses on a neglected aspect of this well-known group, showing how American Transcendentalists developed rich spiritual practices to nurture their souls and discover the divine. The practices are common and simple...
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Excerpt: Upon waking that morning, still in a state of slumber the angel of the harvest appeared by my bed and placed in my hand a head of Golden Bearded Wheat, and said ...
Will You Sparkle in the Light takes you on a journey into the spirit realm in the supernatural and spiritual things of God.
Covering many topics of abuse, depression, fornication, demons, satanic and religious, cults, Angels, Jesus, God and The Holy Spirit, you will be on the...
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Joan Chittister, one of our most celebrated spiritual writers, invites us to embrace older age as a natural part of life that is both active and contemplative, productive and reflective, and deeply rewarding. She encourages us to cherish the blessings of aging and to overcome its challenges. And she shows us clearly that this is a special period of life-maybe the most special of them all.
The Gift of Years looks at the many dimensions of aging, the...
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"Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey combine their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle to show readers how to improve their lives right now, instead of waiting for the outside world to change. They offer a research-based work plan that shows the reader how to manage their emotions so they no longer control their outlook and behavior; turn life's inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for growth; strengthen their...
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"With its revolutionary approach to lifespan development, this book gives you the practical tools to grow older with the wisdom, maturity, and understanding so desperately needed in today's world." "Whether you are a retired person, someone in midlife, or a younger person with an older loved one, the authors show you how to turn "age-ing" into "sage-ing," a process that brings more adventure, passion, mystery, and meaning into your life. Using contemplative...
80) Enlighten me
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"When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he's stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking--and no video games!--for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse? However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them...
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