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The effects of spiritual practices are now being investigated scientifically as never before, and many studies have shown that religious and spiritual practices generally make people happier and healthier. In this pioneering book, Rupert Sheldrake shows how science helps validate seven practices on which many religions are built, and which are part of our common human heritage: meditation, gratitude, connecting with nature, relating to plants, rituals,...

"Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel provides four practical, life-changing strategies for breaking free from destructive thinking and for living the life God intends for you"-- We've all tried to think our way out of bad habits and unhealthy thought patterns, only to find ourselves stuck with an out-of-control mind and off-track daily life. Groeschel understands this daily battle against self-doubt and negative thinking,...

"This is the story of Christ's nearness to my own suffering--my mental breakdown, my journey to the psych ward, my long, slow, painful recovery--and how Christ will use even our agony and despair to turn us into servants and guests of the mercy offered in his gospel"--page [4] of cover.

Renowned pastor and teacher Dr. David Jeremiah believes comfort can be found in the Psalms, both now during the coronavirus pandemic and during all of life's greatest challenges. This newly collected volume will show how finding refuge in God is always our safest place. Shelter in God offers hope in a time of uncertainty and relief to people who are experiencing real troubles and fear. Shelter in God is an invaluable source of help and encouragement...

"If you're tired of starting your diet over every Monday, if getting dressed stresses you out, if scrolling through your social media feed makes you feel insecure, this is not of God! The way the world portrays health, fitness, and body confidence causes us to live in a thought cycle of "not good enough" and defeat, but in Christ we are free to live boldly as the best version of ourselves. If you're a Christian woman who loves Jesus and fitness, but...

(Publisher-supplied data) Can the mind heal the body? The Buddhist tradition says yes--and now many Western scientists are beginning to agree. Healing Emotions is the record of an extraordinary series of encounters between the Dalai Lama and prominent Western psychologists, physicians, and meditation teachers that sheds new light on the mind-body connection. Topics include: compassion as medicine; the nature of consciousness; self-esteem; and the...

"¿Estás listo para vivir con más alegría, menos estrés y mejorar prácticamente todos los aspectos de tu vida? ¿Qué pasa si una vida sana, abundante, gozosa y llena de fe está al alcance de tu mano? ¿Qué pasaría si pudieras aumentar tu energía, vitalidad y felicidad? ¿Y si dejaras de arrastrarte durante el día, cansado, desanimado y deprimido, y conformarte con menos de esa vida que deseas? En 15 maneras de vivir más tiempo y más saludable,...

Bestselling author Joyce Meyer teaches viewers how to overcome negative thoughts and become responsible for their own joy. Joyce asks tough questions about looking in the mirror, taking inventory, thinking less and thanking more. Learn the difference between believing in victory and actually achieving it. Correct your own thoughts to become a better person. Joyce explains how to transform the way you think and win the war against a deceived mind.