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In this deeply personal reflection, I explore the inner workings of my soul, revealing insights that emerged not from a rigorous study of theological doctrines or gospel texts, but from a profound moment of clarity. It was like a sudden illumination, casting away the shadows that obscured the true meaning of Christian doctrine. Imagine a sculptor, struggling to piece together a chaotic collection of marble fragments, who suddenly perceives the intended form in the largest piece. With renewed vision, he begins to assemble the statue, finding that each fragment aligns harmoniously in the ...

Remarkably relevant, beautifully written, and filled with wit and wisdom, these three essays by Bertrand Russell allow the listener to test the concepts of the good life, morality, the existence of God, Christianity, and human nature. "What I Believe" was used prominently in the 1940 New York court proceedings in which Russell was judicially declared "unfit" to teach philosophy at City College of New York. "Why I Am Not a Christian" concludes that churches throughout history have retarded progress and states that we should instead "look to our own efforts here below to make this world a fit place to live in." Finally, "A Free Man's Worship", perhaps the most famous single essay written by Russell, considers whether humans operate from free will.

This audio combination expresses Louise's basic philosophy of how we create our own experiences and offers affirmations for relaxation. This deeply relaxing meditation gently calms every part of our bodies and is ideal for those who are having difficulty falling asleep...

In What I Believe, Ramadan attempts to set the record straight, laying out the basic ideas he stands for in clear and accessible prose. He describes the book as a work of clarification, directed at ordinary citizens, politicians, journalists, and others who are curious (or skeptical) about his positions. Aware that that he is dealing with emotional issues, Ramadan tries to get past the barriers of prejudice and misunderstanding to speak directly, from the heart, to his Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike.

Emma Goldman outlines her beliefs on property, the church, love and marriage, and violence. She states that students of the history of progressive thought are well aware that every idea in its early stages has been misrepresented and that the adherents of such ideas have been maligned and persecuted. In conclusion, Goldman claims that only anarchism makes nonauthoritarian organization a reality, since it abolishes the existing antagonism between individuals and classes.

This audiobook tells of life before birth, life on earth, the passing from earth, and the return to life "beyond".

Matthew Robert Payne has thousands of followers on Facebook and has written more than 30 books, available on Amazon. You might want to know more about him and what he believes. You might want to reassure yourself that his theology is sound so that you know that you can trust him. One day as he was reading a really insightful book about heaven, he came across a statement of beliefs that some elders in heaven produced for a visitor to heaven. For the first time, Matthew found a list of doctrinal statements that he could back and support.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author on the value of creative writing, American Democracy, and science.

In This I Believe: Timeless Lessons from the World's Greatest Student of Successful Living, Vic shares insights culled from a lifetime in the company of the greatest success ideas - and the greatest practitioners of those ideas - that the world has ever known.

In these classic essays, which began as talks on the BBC during World War II, Lewis creatively and simply explains the basic tenets of Christianity. Taken from the core section of Mere Christianity, this book provides an accessible way for people to discover these timeless truths. For those looking to remind themselves of what they hold true, or those looking for a snapshot of Christianity, this book is a wonderful introduction to the faith.

Go from knowing the story of the Bible to living it. God invites us to be shaped through His Word. And so we look to Scripture and spend devotional time searching for answers to these three crucial questions: What do I believe? What should I do? Who am I becoming? Let God guide you in thinking...

In this wide-ranging and authoritative work, recognized experts from around the globe examine extraordinary developments currently playing out in geopolitics, science and technology, discovery, and even the supernatural, under the microscope of Scripture. The magnitude of individual choices and opportunities that lie just ahead, these experts say, will soon impact all of our lives in unprecedented ways.

For anyone who feels caught in the tension between the beauty of God's story and the ugliness of human hypocrisy, Why I Still Believe offers a stirring story of hope. Why would anyone be a Christian when there is so much hypocrisy in the church? Mary Jo Sharp shares her journey as a skeptical...

What You Believe Drives Everything God desire is for you to think like Jesus so you can act like Jesus and ultimately be like Jesus. This process begins with the transformation of your thoughts – for the way you behave, the habits you form, and the character that defines you are all driven by...

Pastor and author Martin Thielen has compiled a list of ten things people need to believe, and ten things they don't, in order to be a Christian. This lively and engaging book will be a help to seekers as well as a comfort to believers who may find themselves questioning some of the assumptions they grew up with.

Are you one minor inconvenience away from a full-blown existential crisis? Do you regularly Google how to do your own job while hoping nobody notices? Ever sat in a meeting nodding thoughtfully while having no clue what’s happening? Congratulations! You’re just like everyone else. This book is a highly questionable, deeply unserious guide to: Looking like you have your life together while internally screaming.

Becoming a father is a moment’s work. Becoming a dad is a lifetime’s. Stressed-out Irish dad Bryan Collins would know. As the father of three kids, he’s often looked around for an instructional manual for his kids and found none in sight. Now, in his frank and confessional take on parenting, expectant and new dads can finally get an insight into what it’s really like after their son or daughter arrives. You won’t find this advice in a typical parenting audiobook. Strap in.

What will you build your life on? With startling transparency, Joshua Harris shares how we can rediscover the relevance and power of Christian truth. This is book shows a young man who rose quickly to success in the Christian evangelical world before he realized his spirituality lacked a...

In the Morning When I Rise is a testament to the Lord for all he has done and continues to do. It is my response to all who have asked how I have so much faith and trust in this unseen God when all manner of foolishness is afoot. I have faith because he is always with me and us.

Join Rick and Kate's conversation about the endless challenge of getting and staying healthy in a tasty world. Topics range from comfort food, to healthy recipes, to advice on navigating social eating, to using mediation and other tools to get back on track. Come have a healthy laugh with us!