Wisdom Religion

God is the greatest storyteller, and throughout the Bible he uses creative and inspiring ways to help us learn Biblical truths. He often uses the "things of this world" such as clouds, the sun, light, darkness, deserts, oceans, the wind, water, animals, other earthly creatures, parts of the human body and simple, everyday things around the house (to name just a few!) to teach us eternal truths. In the Old Testament, God teaches us his timeless wisdom from the Book of Proverbs. Then in the New Testament, Jesus tells numerous stories, called parables, to help teach deep spiritual lessons.

Drawing on decades of teaching and mission experience, leading missiologist Darrell Whiteman helps people in cross-cultural ministry learn how to explore and understand their social, cultural, and religious context so they can more effectively witness to people in cultures different from their own.

You’ve said “yes” to God’s call to go, and now you will pack up your things and step into the unknown of a new location, people, and culture. The following years will likely include great joy, frustration, homesickness, difficulty, and excitement. In this book, ten women who have served on the mission field share what they wish they had known before they began. This book is a handbook for entering the mission field.

Uncover the timeless wisdom of the ages and equip yourself to navigate the complexities of our times. Ancient writings have been largely forgotten as we find ourselves in an age of information overload, as never before. Yet, in the midst of extraordinary data accessibility, where do we look to find the wisdom we need to live happy, successful and fulfilled lives?

As Julia Gordon-Bramer reveals in profound detail, the miracle of tarot is how the right cards show up, time and time again, to provide guidance or symbolically illustrate your story—whether you believe in the tarot or not. In these real-life tales of tarot wisdom, Gordon-Bramer explores the modern applications and the living wisdom of the tarot, based on her more than 40 years’ experience as a professional tarot reader.

In an age overwhelmed by information yet starved for true wisdom, Mark E. Moore offers a practical guide to living a Holy Spirit-guided life through the timeless insights of the book of Proverbs. Wisdom 52 gives you access to deep theology in a conversational tone. It categorizes the book of Proverbs into fifty-two themes, organized under six headings: Discernment, Speech, Relationships, Behavior, Character, and Wealth.

The number of Christian women in today's professional workforce is increasing, and they are hungry for practical mentoring. They yearn to learn from someone who has climbed the ladder of success without sacrificing family or faith - something author Diane Paddison has done with excellence and grace. The stories Paddison shares about her corporate, personal, and spiritual life, as well as the lives of other women like her, are both inspiring and instructive, providing on-target advice and concrete examples of how to succeed without feeling overwhelmed or compromised.

The purpose of this series of audio texts is to compile the best of the better known and the least known of the ancient sacred texts. Encyclopedia of Ancient Sacred Texts.

One of the earliest of all Buddhist texts, the Atthakavagga, or Book of Eights, is a remarkable document, not only because it comes from the earliest strain of the literature - before the Buddha, as the title suggests, came to be thought of as a "Buddhist" - but also because its approach to awakening is so simple and free of adherence to any kind of ideology. Instead the Atthakavagga points to a direct and simple approach for attaining peace without requiring the adherence to doctrine.

Traditionally known as The Hundred Tales of Wisdom, this collection comprises excerpts from the life, teachings, and miracles of the Sufi teacher Jalaluddin Rumi, together with certain important stories from his works. As well as being part of the bedrock of classical Persian literature, these tales, anecdotes, and narratives are believed, by Sufis, to aid in the development of insights beyond ordinary perceptions. Here, they are translated and presented by Idries Shah.

In his best-selling book No Self, No Problem: How Neuropsychology Is Catching Up to Buddhism, Professor Chris Niebauer explored the incredible link between Eastern philosophy and recent findings in neuropsychology, which is now confirming a fundamental tenet of Buddhism: anatta, or the doctrine of “no self.”

In this audio edition of her book Wisdom Walk, Sage Bennet beautifully outlines the central rituals and teachings from nine of the world's great spiritual traditions, making them accessible without diminishing them, while exploring the essential beliefs of each tradition. Wisdom Walk provides a simple, easy-to-follow guide for bringing the world’s spiritual traditions into your own life through practical, powerful rituals.

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.

Wisdom for the Road is a daily devotional for active marketplace and ministry leaders who need wisdom to discern every encounter. This 365-day journey will restore the listener's heart at every turn and equip leaders to reflect his wisdom in their personal and professional lives, including the relationships that surround them.

Hina, the Maori moon goddess, has 30 different faces to help illuminate life’s lessons—a different face and a different energy for each day of the month. And with her changing light, new insights are revealed. This book gives us the chance to connect to the ancient wisdom of the old people, who reach forward into our lives, with each of the moon’s names as their offerings. Their reminders are a source of strength in our strange modern world, where we have been stripped of much of the connection and relationships we need for our wellbeing through successive lockdowns.

Evidence for Bible Wisdom reveals how you can know God’s point of view, and what it means to be human with the definitions of soul, human nature, consciousness, and mind.

My purpose is to encourage you to study the Scriptures for yourself, for clarity and mental freedom, for spiritual discernment and wisdom. Scriptures may not use modern terms such as “self-development”, “mental wellness”, and “emotional freedom”, but that is exactly what they can be used for.

The search for wisdom has been the pole-star of humanity for six thousand years. Religions have come and gone, philosophies have failed, but those surviving wells of wisdom go deep and yield sweet refreshment for the soul.

The Bible tells us that the universe—its foundation, inner workings, and relationships—is a carefully ordered place designed for humanity’s good and God’s glory. Too often, however, we attempt life based on our own understanding. This brings chaos, confusion, and consternation. Yet the Wisdom foundation that undergirds the world is so strong, not even the selfish folly of man could destroy our Creator’s peace-filled intentions.

Lara weaves personal stories with practical guidance and insightful wisdom, providing listeners with a roadmap to unlock their inner potential and find greater meaning and security within themselves. Each chapter contributes a valuable piece to the intricate puzzle of human existence, inviting listeners to embark on their transformative quest inward.