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Practical and theologically rich, Garden City is a purposeful guide for the next generation - the book that will help twenty- and thirty-somethings to understand and embrace their calling and purpose as they figure out next steps and direction in their lives.You've heard people say, "e;Who you are matters more than what you do."e; But does the Bible really teach that? In Garden City, popular pastor and speaker John Mark Comer gives a surprisingly counter-cultural take on the typical "e;spiritual"e; answer of the church. Comer explores Scripture to discover God's original intent for how we are meant to spend our time, reshaping how you view and do your work, rest, and life. Here, you'll find answers to questions like:Does God care where I work?Does he have a clear direction for me?What about what I do with my free time or how much rest I get?In these pages, you'll learn that it's ultimately about the reality that what we do matters, just as much as who we are.

Anglicized version of one of the most popular and trusted contemporary translations of the Bible, completely reset and redesigned for a new generation

12 danske præster fortæller passioneret om deres yndlingstekst i Bibelen.  Til eftertanke åbner læserens øjne for Bibelens spændende, indsigtsfulde og evigtgyldige tekster og viser, hvor meget de har at sige os også i dag. De 12 præster i bogen er håndplukket fra hele landet - den yngste er i 30erne og den ældste i 70erne. Lektor, cand.theol. Leif Andersen Biskop Marianne Christiansen, Haderslev stift Sognepræst og forfatter Meghan W Jakobsen, Østerlars og Gudhjem kirker, BornholmSogne-og orlogspræst Anna Mejlhede, Holmens Kirke i København Sognepræst Rasmus Nøjgaard, Sankt Jakobs Kirke, Østerbro Sognepræst Thomas Reinholdt Rasmussen, Sct. Catharinæ Kirke, HjørringSognepræst Lea Skovsgaard, Jægersborg Kirke Sognepræst Jesper Stange, Københavns Domkirke Forfatter, cand.theol. Steffen Støvring Kgl. konfessionarius, biskop Erik Norman Svendsen, Garnisons Kirke i København Sognepræst Pia Søltoft, Marmorkirken i København Sognepræst Morten Thaysen, Sct. Jacobi Kirke, Varde

Den augsburgske bekendelse, Confessio Augustana, blev til på Rigsdagen i Augsburg i 1530. Den var oprindeligt blot tænkt som et forhandlingsoplæg, men fik varig betydning som luthersk bekendelse og er et af Den Danske Folkekirkes bekendelsesskrifter.Bogen indeholder en dansk oversættelse af bekendelsens latinske tekst med forklarende noter. Til de første 21 af i alt 28 artikler redegør Leif Grane for de enkelte artiklers teologihistoriske baggrund og sammenhæng. Bogen er således også en indføring i den lutherske reformations hovedtanker.Der er her tale om et uændret fotografisk optryk af 1. oplag fra 1994.

Is anything ever not an interpretation? Does interpretation go all the way down? Is there such a thing as a pure fact that is interpretation-free? If not, how are we supposed to know what to think and do? These tantalizing questions are tackled by renowned American thinker John D Caputo in this wide-reaching exploration of what the traditional term ''hermeneutics'' can mean in a postmodern, twenty-first century world. As a contemporary of Derrida''s and longstanding champion of rethinking the disciplines of theology and philosophy, for decades Caputo has been forming alliances across disciplines and drawing in readers with his compelling approach to what he calls "radical hermeneutics." In this new introduction, drawing upon a range of thinkers from Heidegger to the Parisian "1968ers" and beyond, he raises a series of probing questions about the challenges of life in the postmodern and maybe soon to be ''post-human'' world.''

While Europe is becoming increasingly secularized, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dramatically and dangerously dividing opinion around the world. In this book, the author attacks God in all his forms. It shows how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children.

A wife has one driving need---to feel loved. When that need is met, she is happy. A husband has one driving need---to feel respected. When that need is met, he is happy. When either of these needs isn¿t met, things get crazy. Love and Respect reveals why spouses react negatively to each other, and how they can deal with such conflict quickly, easily, and biblically.

Whatever our beliefs, we can begin to reap the immense benefits that meditation has been scientifically proven to offer. Thich Nhat Hanh's unique calligraphy, especially created for this beautiful new edition, accompanies his words of wisdom.

Lars Muhl has had a lifelong burning interest in Jesus, not only as an archetype, savior, boddhisatava and elder brother, but also in relation to the Essenes from the Dead Sea. The Law of Light is the result of his many years spent studying Aramaic and the techniques of Yeshua (Jesus). Yeshua spoke Aramaic. Through the Aramaic language, his teachings offer not just another interpretation of the New Testament, but the unveiling of a secret message that attempts, once and for all, to settle centuries-old conceptions of sin, and to once again connect man with the heavenly spiritual source. The core of Yeshua's Aramaic message is intimacy, freedom, selfless awareness, unconditional love, compassion and forgiveness. In all he says, there exists a hidden invitation to us to be present in, and dedicated to, everything with which we engage. Five minutes of total devotion is worth more than hours of hectic exertion. The aim is to set mankind free and to dismiss everything that is bound up in false notions.

What you are today is not important . . . for in this runaway bestseller you will learn how to change your life by applying the secrets you are about to discover in the ancient scrolls. "I will persist until I succeed. I was not delivered into this world into defeat, nor does failure course in my veins. I am not a sheep waiting to be prodded by my shepherd. I am a lion and I refuse to talk, to walk, to sleep with the sheep. The slaughterhouse of failure is not my destiny. I will persist until I succeed."-From the ancient scroll marked III in The Greatest Salesman in the World Praise for The Greatest Salesman in the World "The Greatest Salesman in the World is one of the most inspiring, uplifting, and motivating books I have ever read. I can well understand why it has had such a splendid acceptance."-Norman Vincent Peale "At last! A book on sales and salesmanship that can be read and enjoyed by veteran and recruit alike! I have just completed The Greatest Salesman in the World for the second time-it was too good for just one reading-and in all sincerity, I say that it is the most readable, most constructive and most useful instrument for the teaching of sales as a profession that I have ever read."-F.W. Errigo, Manager, U. S. Sales Trainer at Parke, Davis & Company "I have read almost every book that has ever been written on salesmanship, but I think Og Mandino has captured all of them in The Greatest Salesman in the World. No one who follows these principles will ever fail as a salesman, and no one will ever be truly great without them; but, the author has done more than present the principles-he has woven them into the fabric of one of the most fascinating stories I have ever read."-Paul J. Meyer, President of Success Motivation Institute, Inc. "Every sales manager should read The Greatest Salesman in the World. It is a book to keep at the bedside, or on the living room table-a book to dip into as needed, to browse in now and then, to enjoy in small stimulating portions. It is a book for the hours and for the years, a book to turn to over and over again, as to a friend, a book of moral, spiritual and ethical guidance, an unfailing source of comfort and inspiration."-Lester J. Bradshaw, Jr., Former Dean, Dale Carnegie Institute of Effective Speaking & Human Relations "I was overwhelmed by The Greatest Salesman in the World. It is, without doubt, the greatest and the most touching story I have ever read. It is so good that there are two musts that I would attach to it: First, you must not lay it down until you have finished it; and secondly, every individual who sells anything, and that includes us all, must read it."-Robert B. Hensley, President, Life Insurance Co. of Kentucky "Og Mandino provocatively prods your attention into fascination as he masterfully relates his story. The Greatest Salesman in the World is a book with emotional appeal for millions."-Roy Garn, Executive Director, Emotional Appeal Institute "There are very few men who have the writing talent with which Og Mandino has been blessed. The thoughts contained in this book symbolize the importance of selling to the entire world's existence."-Sol Polk, President, Polk Bros., Inc.

This step-by-step guide to achieving happiness is the most significant book of its kind since Daniel Goleman's runaway bestseller, Emotional Intelligence. 'A remarkable book. It is hard to imagine a more convincing guide to that elusive thing: happiness' Pankaj Mishra.

The bestselling, classic guide to insight meditation is a book that people give to everyone they know-a book that people talk about, write about, think about, and return to repeatedly. With his distinctive clarity and wit, Bhante Gunaratana takes us step by step through the myths, realities, and benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. We already have the foundation we need to live a more productive and peaceful life-Bhante simply points to each tool of meditation, tells us what it does, and how to make it work.

Indeed, our failure to address questions of meaning and morality through science has now become the primary justification for religious faith. In this highly controversial book, Sam Harris seeks to link morality to the rest of human knowledge.

The latest book from the New York Times bestselling author of THE REASON FOR GOD

In this new edition of his acclaimed autobiography - long out of print and rare until now - Alan Watts tracks his spiritual and philosophical evolution. A child of religious conservatives in rural England, he went on to become a freewheeling spiritual teacher who challenged Westerners to defy convention and think for themselves. Watts's portrait of himself shows that he was a philosophical renegade from early on in his intellectual life. Self-taught in many areas, he came to Buddhism through the teachings of Christmas Humphreys and D. T. Suzuki. Told in a nonlinear style, In My Own Way combines Watts's brand of unconventional philosophy with wry observations on Western culture and often hilarious accounts of gurus, celebrities, and psychedelic drug experiences. A charming foreword by Watts's father sets the tone of this warm, funny, and beautifully written story. Watts encouraged readers to "e;follow your own weird"e; - something he always did himself, as this remarkable account of his life shows.

During its 1500-year Golden Age, Atlantis was at the height of its spiritual strength. Its inhabitants enjoyed incredible gifts including healing, levitation, clairvoyance and telepathy.Now, for the first time, world-renowned spiritual author Diana Cooper presents us with the first comprehensive guide to understanding the Golden Age of Atlantis. Discover the history and society of this most spiritual place and time, from the origins of Atlantis to the forces that finally caused its destruction. As well as revealing how to understand and use the Atlanteans' spiritual powers, Diana shows us how they lived, with new information about their homes, work, and their religious and social life.Diana reveals new information on the Temple of Poseidon, the Great Crystal of Atlantis and the original Sphinx, as well as on the awesome wisdom of the famous crystal skulls.There are easy-to-follow exercises to develop your spiritual powers, some of which were used by the High Priests and Priestesses themselves.Accessible yet inspirational, this book is the only guide you will need to understand the history of Atlantis - and how to harness its unique powers for yourself.

One of the most inspiring spiritual teachers of our time offers simple, practical advice for living with less fear, less anxiety and a more open heart. Bought in a hotly contested auction, The Places That Scare You is now available in massmarket, taking Pema Choedroen 's spiritual teachings to a wider audience.

Facets of Unity presents the Enneagram of Holy Ideas as a crystal clear window on the true reality experienced in enlightened consciousness. Here we are not directed toward the psychological types but the higher spiritual realities they reflect. We discover how the disconnection from each Holy Idea leads to the development of its corresponding fixation, thus recognizing each types deeper psychological core. Understanding this core brings each Holy Idea within reach, so its spiritual perspective can serve as a key for unlocking the fixation and freeing us from its limitations.

Vi følger sjælens gang gennem Homers mytiske skygger, Augustins’ angrende anima, Descartes’ tænkende sjæl, Rousseaus naturlige sjæl, Goethes stræbende sjæl, Fausts’ væddemål om sjælen. Kierkegaard mellem sjæl og psyke, Darwin og evolutionen, Psykologifilosoffen Nietzsche, sjælens opløsning i Buddhismen, Islams udsatte sjæl og filosoffen Hannah Arendts tanker om sjælen hos individet og gruppen.HVAD ER SJÆLEN?5 mulige svar på sjælens betydning i vor tid Et teoretisk begreb i et filosofisk system eller en antropologi Et religiøst begreb, knyttet til en tro på noget som overlever døden Et psykologisk begreb om menneskets ubevidste og ofte irrationelle indre følelsesliv i form  af psyke En metafor for menneskets indre og dets personlige og moralske kvaliteter Et alment begreb, som referer til en nødvendig og virkelig dimension i mennesket og som har personlig, eksistensiel og moralsk betydning i folks liv

Den internationalt respekterede bibellærer Derek Prince tilbyder her den definitive guide til effektiv og livsforvandlende bøn. I en gennemgang af Jesu undervisning og Det Gamle Testamentes profeter giver Derek Prince os nøglerne til bibelsk bøn, idet han åbner op for svarene på følgende væsentlige spørgsmål m.m.:Hvordan kan jeg være sikker på, at mine bønner vil blive besvaret?Hvordan kan jeg finde ud af Guds vilje for mit liv?Hvordan kan jeg bede med overbevisning?Hvilken autoritet har jeg med Kristus i bønnen?Hvordan kan jeg vide, at min bøn er bibelsk?Hvad er bønnens natur og hensigt?Hvad er formålet med faste, og hvordan er den forbundet til bøn?Hvad er forbøn?I tillæg til svarene på disse spørgsmål vil du finde, at der er en indsigt og forståelse, som vil hjælpe dig til at udvikle et nyt liv som en af Guds bønnekrigere. Med hjælp fra denne erfarne veteran kan du i dag begynde at bede med større tillid og effektivitet.

Thøger Larsens oversættelser af Nordens Gudesagn og Snorris Eddasagn samt hans Forklaringer og Noter til Edda-myterne for første gang udgivet samlet i ét bind.

Tro kan flytte bjerge, siger vi. Alligevel er det i lang tid gået lidt ned ad bakke for Gud og co. De er ikke længere svaret på alle vores bønner. Og monopolet på at forklare alt mellem himmel og jord er gået fløjten. Men ifølge Peter Lodberg, klippefast teolog ved Aarhus Universitet, er tro ikke bare varm luft. Den er en grundsten i ethvert menneskes liv. Det er nok derfor, at størstedelen af jordens befolkning stadig bevarer troen. Ja, selv de vantro tror nu en lille smule. Hvis ikke på Gud, så på husprisernes fortsatte himmelflugt. Men det er måske ren overtro?

Englene er dine beskyttere, vejledere og healere. De kan blive dine bedste venner. Jo mere du lærer om hvordan du kan samarbejde med englene, jo mere effektivt kan de hjælpe dig. De kan vise dig et glimt af dit eget Højere Selv, når de tager dig til lysets højder. Lær om de ti trin, der kan få englene til at blive en del af dit liv og vær forberedt på overraskelser, når de besvarer dine bønner.

De fleste symboler og billeder i moderne litteratur, film og kultur er hentet direkte fra de tre klassiske vestlige mytologier - romersk, keltisk og nordisk. Derfor er et solidt kendskab til disse mytologiers historier og persongalleri et godt udgangspunkt for enhver uddannelse.Bogen her samler alle de tre vigtigste mytologier i en omfattende hvem-er-hvem håndbog over de vigtigste figurer og legender fra vores fortid. Den er nem at benytte (også som opslagsværk) og fuld af medrivende historier, imponerende kunstværker og illustrationer fra de seneste femten århundreder.

Tillægget indeholder nye kollektbønner af Anna Sophie Seidelin, Holger Lissner og Johannes Johansen samt alternative nadverindledninger og udgangslæsninger, kollekter og læsninger til særlige gudstjenester.