In order to discover inner peace and peace in our world, we will need to let go of traditional understandings of pain and suffering as God's will. We will need to stop claiming that Christianity contains elite, exclusive truths. We learn here from the Jesus of the Gospel of Mark how to open our eyes and awaken to the Presence of God here and now. Gail Stearns brings insight from biblical scholars, spiritual leaders, and her own experience as a pastor and university teacher, to move us to a place where we can dwell more deeply in the present and live in a more compassionate world.

"Attempts to reclaim mindfulness from the commercial and corporate juggernaut it has become and to demonstrate its usefulness in spiritual (including Christian) life"--

This volume is dedicated to Marvin C. Meyer, a person of passionate spirit and personality, known to many as the preeminent scholar who brought to life the Gnostic Gospels. Meyer made ancient discoveries relevant to our lives: from his work with National Geographic, informing thousands, to the time he spent with individual students, opening their eyes to the mystery and meaning of a Coptic text. Friends, students, and scholars here pay tribute to Meyer with reflections, new pedagogies, and explorations in biblical texts, ancient magic, and archaeological discoveries.

The Little Handbook of Mindfulness is a comprehensive guidebook featuring 239 guided mindfulness exercises on the four foundations of mindfulness: body, feelings, mind, and thoughts. Written to help readers alleviate stress and suffering by unleashing the power of presence in their lives, the book guides readers to find peace and purpose in every moment, discover their inner sanctuary, and build a compassionate world one moment at a time. It provides readers with a wide range of mindfulness exercises, from basic tasks such as smiling to a cashier, being mindful of rain or while sweeping the floor, to more advanced exercises like sitting with difficult emotions, delving into the depths of the body at a quantum level, and practicing the art of dying without a dier.

In search of a way to worship that is relevant today and into the twenty-first century, Moeller proposes an approach based on the "great commandment" to love God and one's neighbor as oneself. With special attention to the time, space, sounds, sights, touches, and symbols that form the context of every worship service, she argues for a collaborative approach to the worship service in which the participants are involved from preparation to celebration. Illustrating this highly evocative, thoroughly feminist theology of worship is a sample service that pays particular attention to how the process and design of worship impact the experience of the worshipers.

Unlock the power of your mind and transform your financial reality with "50 Guided Meditations to Manifest Money: A Practical Workbook." This comprehensive guide offers fifty meticulously crafted meditations designed to help you attract wealth, abundance, and financial success into your life. Each meditation is tailored to align your thoughts, emotions, and actions with the energy of prosperity. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, this workbook provides step-by-step instructions, affirmations, and visualization techniques to enhance your manifesting abilities. Alongside the meditations, you'll find insightful exercises, journaling prompts, and practical tips to reinforce your mindset and create lasting financial change. Embark on a transformative journey that will not only improve your relationship with money but also empower you to achieve your financial goals with clarity and confidence. "50 Guided Meditations to Manifest Money" is your essential companion to unlocking the abundance that awaits you.