Author: Donald W Ekstrand
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1624194427
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 560
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Book Description
The three steps of salvation in a nutshell are these - becoming a Christian; living the Christian life; and going to heaven. Theologians refer to these three steps as Justification, Sanctification, and Glorification. The first and third steps are instantaneous experiences, but the second step (sanctification) is a life long process whereby the Holy Spirit works in the believer's life to bring about practical holiness and transform his character into the likeness of Christ. It is this second step of salvation with which the believer struggles, because it requires putting to death the deeds of the body (saying "no" to our sin nature), and obeying the promptings of the Holy Spirit (saying "yes" to God) - this is the essence of spiritual warfare. Sadly, most churches in the West today pretty much ignore the issue of Sanctification, and just focus on Justification - either out of ignorance about what Scripture teaches, or out of fear that living a holy life is essentially "legalism." But living a life of obedience to Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit has nothing to do with legalism - legalists think they "gain favor with God" by being good, but believers obey Christ out of gratitude because they already "have favor with God!" The "key" to sanctified living is gratitude! The Bible emphatically describes God as being both loving and holy, yet western Christianity primarily focuses on God's love, and says almost nothing at all about His holiness. As such, the central message of most churches is one of love and forgiveness, with scarcely a word being said about holiness and death to sin and self. Satan is thrilled with our one dimensional Christianity, because it essentially leaves believers lukewarm, impotent and ineffectual. This book presents God's blueprint for spiritual development and portrays the "transformational experiences" every believer goes through in life - they include ups and downs, highs and lows, peaks and valleys, joy and suffering, victory and defeat - these experiences are the "norm" for every believer; none of us get a painless, trouble-free road to glory. Incidentally, the material presented in this book reflects the teachings of the most respected Christian theologians since the reformation - individuals the evangelical community has long recognized as being "pillars of the faith." To our lamentable regret, however, these teachings no longer have a prominent place in the vast majority of churches in the West. It is time for believers in America today to reconsider the fullness of God's call upon their lives. Donald W. Ekstrand is a retired pastor, adjunct professor, and author. Dr. Ekstrand holds degrees in finance, business education, theology and divinity, and is a graduate of Arizona State University, Talbot School of Theology, and Western Seminary. He has served as pastor, teacher, ministry consultant, and executive administrator for more than 40 years. Don and his wife, Barbara, have two grown daughters and reside in Phoenix, Arizona
Author: Gem Fadling
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830858202
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 222
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In this practical, personal book Gem and Alan Fadling outline eight key questions that offer deep insight into how we experience soul change and spiritual transformation. These questions help us unpack where we are stuck and also reveal the path to joy and to the heart of God. Spiritual inventories and exercises will guide you, along with stories from Gem and Alan's lives and ministry.
Author: Candice Smithyman
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1490889930
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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This is one leadership couple and one book that does not use transformation as the latest buzz word. I know because I have seen the RESULTS of their Soul Transformation process in the lives of people all over the U.S., as well as in their dynamic church. As a ministry professor for twenty-eight years, a church network overseer, and a founder of a coach training corporation, I can assure you that the Smithymans have under promised and over delivered in this read. Your results will be lasting. Dr. Joseph Umidi, Author of Transformational Coaching, Transformational Intelligence, and Confirming the Pastoral Call Have you ever wondered if God had a special plan for your life? Do you need strategies for living to help you overcome in all of the challenging areas in your life? If you answered yes to these questions, then Soul Transformation: Your Personal Journey can help you. Drs. Adam and Candice Smithyman provide the tools that will help you overcome pitfalls in your life when you learn how to walk in Christs righteousness and the power of the Holy Spirit. You have been given gifts that will help you to realize your destiny, but you must know how to use these gifts to conquer the obstacles in your path. You must learn how to navigate these turbulent waters with the strength of your soul. You will discern how to combat the enemy when you understand how your soul your mind, will, and emotionsneeds empowerment. Get ready for your personal journey to soul transformation with the tools to help you find your destiny. In this six-week study, you can learn what motivates you, who you are in Christ, how to practice the spiritual disciplines, and effective life strategies for realizing your promise.
Author: Zhi Gang Sha
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439198640
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 322
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Book Description
Clear your karma to transform your soul first; then transformation of every aspect of your life will follow. Millions of people are searching for lifetransformation. Thousands of books, articles,seminars, and workshops teach methods foraccomplishing this. The seventh book of Master Sha’s bestselling Soul Power Series, Divine Transformation: The Divine Way to Self-clear Karma to Transform Your Health, Relationships, Finances, and More, teaches the divine way to transform every aspect of your life, including your health, relationships, finances, and more. Karma is the root cause of success and failure in every aspect of life. Bad karma is the root blockage underlying any and every challenge that you, humanity, and Mother Earth face. Divine Transformation teaches sacred wisdom, knowledge, and practical treasures to self-clear karma in order to remove the blockages and transform the challenges in your life. Master Sha’s teaching is becoming deeper and simpler. Study it. Benefit from it. Transform your health, relationships, finances, and every aspect of your life.
Author: Lauren Aletta
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452175055
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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Book Description
Brimming with mystical practices and hundreds of evocative illustrations, The Seasonal Soul is an enchanting guide to self-discovery. Spiritual teacher Lauren Aletta takes readers through the metaphorical "seasons" of personal growth and illuminates the ways your springs, summers, autumns, and winters provide opportunities for insight, healing, transformation, and rejuvenation. Organized by season, the book is packed with enriching practices and advice, including self-care rituals, crystal and chakra guides, and journaling exercises. In an eye-catching, shimmery package with black dyed edges, this book is perfect for modern mystics and the spiritually curious.
Author: Selina Matthews
Publisher: Createspace Indie Pub Platform
ISBN: 9781467988551
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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"Soul Transformation: Engaging the Invisible Actor Within" leads the reader into an enchanted awakening of the journey of life. We all have an "Invisible Actor" that holds the truth within and that is soul. Illuminating her understandings of the soul journey using personal and professional stories, Dr. Matthews guides us to answer some of those existential questions we all face: Who am I? and What is my soul purpose? Soul Transformation teaches you to revision your life and moves you toward a soul centered perspective that values integrity, dignity, authenticity, and purpose. The goal of your life is to live an authentic soul centered journey of self discovery and work toward achieving the highest levels of soul transformation. In the process you will find greater self love, a deeper experience of joy, and an embodied meaning of your own soul journey. "I believe that Soul Transformation is ultimately the most important aspect of one's life because it leads one to a happy and joyous life. That is why I developed this program." Dr. Selina Matthews PhD
Author: Kimberly Souba
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578244242
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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It's a collect of poems that provides insight, healing, and growth based on personal reflection.
Author: Martin Lowenthal
Publisher: Nicolas-Hays, Inc.
ISBN: 0892545909
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 235
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Life without myth, the vital force of archetypal experiences, is life filled with maladies, neuroses, addictions, and disease. Alchemy of the Soul retells the myth of Eros and Psyche to help readers reconnect mind and relatedness to find wholeness and deep meaning. Author Martin Lowenthal describes how the story of Eros and Psyche illustrates the alchemical process of marrying soul and matter so that life can be lived with more joy, meaning, and a tangible sense of divine love. The book is divided into three parts: • Part 1 is a beautiful retelling of the myth of Eros and Psyche. • Part 2 examines the power of myth and alchemy and shows how spiritual alchemy can restore and transform the soul. • Part 3 is an initiation into the alchemical mysteries using myth as mentor. Lowenthal writes, "The story assails the defenses of our mind and our reactive habits and seeks to wrest a victory for life and growth from the inertia of daily habits and confusion. It initiates us into a world far more vibrant, rich, and nourishing than the one we knew in childhood and naively, yet regressively, settle for. In this sense, story reveals what happens as we attempt to spread our emotional wings in the developmentally confining domain of our childhood home and community and what it takes to make something significant of ourselves in ways that feed the future. As guests of the story, we discover the larger sacred garden in which we emerge as a unique and beautiful flower in a bed of exquisite blossoms, each one unique and essential." Alchemy of the Soul takes alchemy from the realm of the esoteric and places it in practical terms of story—terms that anyone can understand, value, and use as a guide to life.
Author: Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830873937
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 165
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When we choose retreat we make a generous investment in our friendship with Christ. Seasoned spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton gently and eloquently leads us into an exploration of retreat as a key practice that opens us to God, guiding us through seven invitations to retreat. You will discover how to say yes to God's winsome invitation to greater freedom and surrender.
Author: Richard Rohr
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281078165
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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Book Description
The Divine Dance has become a classic for fans of Richard Rohr and an important book on Christian mysticism, it provides a fresh perspective for anyone studying or teaching the trinity. The Trinity is the central doctrine of Christianity, but it is still widely considered a mystery we won't ever fully understand. Should we still try to understand it, even so? If we could, how would it transform our relationship with God? In this stimulating and thought-provoking book, internationally recognised teacher Richard Rohr explores the nature of God and the paradoxical idea of the Holy Trinity as both three and one. With clear, surefooted wisdom, he encourages us to build on the early Christian understanding of the relationship between Father, Son and Spirit as a flow and dance - a Divine Dance - that we are invited to join in. An engaging, accessible look at the nature of God, The Divine Dance will challenge the way you think about the Trinity and give you a much fuller understanding of the triune relationship that is at the heart of Christian doctrine. It will leave you with a faith that is renewed and strengthened, and show you how you can engage more deeply in your relationship with God and the world through the Trinity.
