Wisdom Religion

On making the discovery that parts of the Bible are allegorical, I began to apply the various keys—also to be found in ancient and modern literature on the subject—to many of the books of the Bible. The rewards—the resolving of many textual difficulties and the gaining of a philosophy of life, spiritual, intellectual and pre-eminently practical—have been so immeasurably rich that I have felt moved to share them in book form.

Walking the Way of the Wise is a profound exploration into the depths of biblical wisdom, seamlessly blending scholarly insight with practical guidance. In this latest addition to IVP Academic's Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT) series, Mitchell Chase invites listeners to rediscover wisdom as an essential thread woven throughout the tapestry of Scripture. Chase unveils wisdom not merely as knowledge or cleverness but as a life-giving path of joyful obedience to God's Word.

In this powerful and accessible guide, you’ll learn how to unlock the Akashic Records—a sacred dimension of consciousness that holds your soul’s journey across lifetimes. With a calm and insightful tone, this audiobook takes you step-by-step through the process of accessing your Records, using them for emotional healing, and aligning with your highest purpose.

Continue your year-long devotional journey with Week 12 of Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues—a warm, Spirit-led Christian devotional encouraging gratitude, faith, trust in God, and love-centered living. This week invites listeners to notice God’s presence in everyday life—giving thanks openly, choosing faith over fear, resting in divine provision, and allowing love to guide thoughts, words, and actions.

Continue your year-long devotional journey with Week 10 of Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues—a warm, Spirit-led Christian devotional designed to deepen faith, nurture inner peace, and strengthen your daily walk with God through prayer, reflection, and love-centered truth.

Continue your year-long devotional journey with Week 9 of Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues—a Spirit-led, conversational Christian audiobook created to help you deepen your faith, cultivate gratitude, and experience God’s presence in everyday life. This audio devotional invites listeners into heartfelt conversations with God through seven timeless, Bible-based virtues that support daily Christian living.

Continue your year-long devotional journey with Week 11 of Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues—a warm, Spirit-led Christian devotional inviting you to rest in who God created you to be, trust the unseen, and live each day guided by love, wisdom, and faith.

Continue your year-long devotional journey with Week 7 of Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues—a warm, Spirit-led audiobook designed to nurture gratitude, strengthen faith, and cultivate peace through Scripture, affirmations, and prayer.

Continue your year-long devotional journey with Week 8 of Daily Devotionals for a Wealth of Virtues—a Spirit-led, conversational Christian devotional audiobook that helps you slow down, hear God’s voice, and live your faith daily.

The realm of emotion is one of those areas where Buddhism and Western psychology are often thought to be at odds: Are emotions to be valued, examined, worked with as signs leading us to deeper self-knowledge? Or are they something to be ignored and avoided as soon as we recognize them?

Make no mistake, the sacred gods are active. The African continent is home to ancestors, sacred deities, and diverse cultures. Among them is the Yoruba tradition, one of Africa’s most powerful societies. Standing the test of time and thriving against extinction, the Yoruba culture is one of the few African cultures that have crossed the vast oceans and continue to thrive today. Devotees spend their lives under the sacred guiding influence of the gods and are open to sharing the secrets of Orisha with those who seek knowledge.

Despite the availability of "stuff", our lives are often not very fulfilling. As we pursue one shiny object after another we come to the realization that none of it is making us happy. And worse still, it estranges us from our true purpose in life. There must be another way. Alan Watts, in his book The Wisdom of Insecurity, proposes a solution. In this edition of Summary Shorts, we will analyze and summarize the ideas put forth in The Wisdom of Insecurity and learn how to truly experience life when consumerism fails us.

These three books all share two things in common; they were all found in the Qumran Caves of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the late 1940's-early 1950's and they are also found in the millennia-old apocrypha. You're sure to enjoy this stunning, semi-dramatized audiobook as it is read with the passion it deserves from voice talent and best-selling audio producer, Steve Cook.

In addition to the regular demands of preaching and shepherding, modern pastors feel undue pressure to entertain congregants and increase attendance numbers. Often, churches resort to the latest business models to keep pace. But true, life-giving guidance lies in Scripture and the wisdom of those having come before us. Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls helps pastors to embrace a classic, biblical vision of ministry through the study of selected pastoral virtues and early church figures.

In The Way of Tenderness, Zen priest Zenju Earthlyn Manuel brings Buddhist philosophies of emptiness and appearance to bear on race, sexuality, and gender, using wisdom forged through personal experience and practice to rethink problems of identity and privilege.

Tarrying is a Black Christian spiritual practice in which believers actively wait to experience the manifestation of God's presence. It answers yes to the question Jesus once asked his disciples: will you tarry here and watch with me? Whether in the vibrancy of music and singing, or in the hushed silence of the congregation, people of all ages anticipate an encounter with God that will transform what they know, feel and experience day to day.

Journey into the profound depths of wisdom and enlightenment with 'The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Unveiling the Core Wisdom of Enlightenment for Inner Peace.' This audiobook serves as a guiding light on your quest for inner serenity and understanding, as it invites you to explore the essence of Buddhist teachings.

Kundalini is a practice of yoga that most people can only aspire to get to. It is something that is so intense that some gurus even struggle to get there. The biggest benefits that come from kundalini are an increased state of tranquility, completely balanced chakras, and the ability to maintain the different aspects of yoga. While you really need to do most of the work yourself, the tips and tricks which are outlined in this book will give you a great start.

En el libro de Ana se pueden distinguir dos aspectos claramente diferenciados. Por una parte está la historia de la vida de Ana, la abuela de Jesús, que también contiene las descripciones de los eventos más importantes de las vidas de María (la madre de Jesús), Jesús y María Magdalena.

The unique ability of women to be mothers is a most precious gift. Whether a woman’s vocation is to be a mother in the context of married life or the spiritual motherhood of religious life, both vocations have Our Lady as their source and inspiration. This similar calling to model the motherhood of the Blessed Mother suggests that lay mothers and religious nuns can benefit from each other’s wisdom and experiences. Mother to Mother introduces moms to contemplative nuns who have offered their insight on the common struggles of motherhood.