Argues that humans are evolving from a species that seeks power based on the perception of the senses to one seeking power based on spiritual values.

    With her trademark conversational style and wit, Patsy Clairmont tackles a subject most women feel at a loss to approach-their feelings."I Second That Emotion" takes one of Patsy's most popular topics at the Women of Faith conferences and shows how you can deal with a turbulent emotional life."I Second That Emotion" pulls some of our emotions out to examine them individually. Think of this book, study guide, and DVD as a spa-a place to be refreshed, revived, and even repaired a little. Don't allow life to push your emotional buttons till you have an emotional meltdown. Instead, let God help you get untangled.

    This is an inspiring collection of mystical experiences involving angels, miracles, near-death experiences, divine interventions, animal experiences, personal transformations, and miraculous healings. The storytellers come from all walks of life-doctors, lawyers, actors, musicians, mailmen, teachers, and others-and include familiar figures, such as Neal Donald Walsch, Judith Orloff, M.D., and Joan Borysenko. With such a wonderful variety of enlightening stories, every reader will find many that will touch them personally.? Arielle Ford has done publicity for all of bestselling author Deepak Chopra's books and for Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen's Chicken Soup for the Soul books.? Arielle Ford's clients have included such bestselling authors as Marianne Williamson, Neale Donald Walsch, Louise Hay, and Joan Borysenko.? Inspirational books are consistently on the New York Times bestseller list-all of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books have been #1 bestsellers!

    Jakes walks with you through the perplexing seasons of life when you feel persecuted and in pain. His striking reflections will bring strength to your spirit and emotional liberty. Hope For Every Moment provides daily inspiration from a man who shares his personal struggles to help those desperate for the Lord's comforting touch. T.D. Jakes is a best selling author and founder and pastor of Potter's House, one of the fastest growing churches in the nation, where he ministers to a congregation of more than 26,000 members.

    As a survival guide for non-believers who wish to come out, this book provides advice and resources for those interested in publically rejecting religious dogma as well as real stories from non-believers who have experienced coming-out to less-than-supportive family or friends. Whether you're new to disbelief and looking for the cleanest possible break from your former faith or you're a lifelong atheist who wants to establish a sense of community with like-minded people, this guide provides useful resources including: tips for handling potential conflicts with believers, the author's answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on behalf of believers, and numerous references to support groups, services, and advocacy organizations dedicated to non-theists. From dealing with grief from a secular perspective to handling potential clashes in religious worldviews between significant others, this book offers multiple perspectives from non-religious individuals who have generously shared their experiences to help those atheists who may find themselves in similar situations.

    In what is sure to become an instant holiday classic, Voskamp reaches back into the pages of the Old Testament to explore the lineage of Jesus via the advent tradition of "The Jesse Tree."Beginning with Jesse, the father of David, "The Greatest Gift" retraces the epic pageantry of mankind, from Adam to the Messiah, with each day's reading pointing to the coming promise of Christ.Sure to become a holiday staple in every Christian home, "The Greatest Gift" is the perfect gift for the holidays and a timeless reminder of the true meaning of Christmas.

    From adrenaline-pumping true-life crime to an experience of God's gentle love, this is a memoir of transformation and God's grace.

    During the summer of his senior year at college, while earning a B.A. in Economics and Political Science, David P. Spears spent eighty hours undercover as a panhandler. Systematically recording every transaction at the exit ramp, Spears captured a rarely seen picture of how modern urban charity works.This book is the record of his adventures, part economic research, part investigative journalism. Both the numbers and the stories behind the numbers provide answers to the questions we’ve all been wondering: Who gives more to panhandlers—men or women? What percentage of drivers roll down their windows to donate? And most important of all, how much can a panhandler earn per hour?Get out your bi-weekly pay stub—by the end of this book you’ll know if you make more or less than the guy with the cardboard sign.

    Jones believes that the reason most Christians don't tell their friends about Jesus has nothing to do with not knowing how--it's because they don't think they need to. As Jones writes, the first four years he was a pastor, he didn't believe in hell himself. Today, he shares his story of discovering the truth that hell exists--and why many Christians are afraid to believe in it. "Hell Is Real "motivates Christians who have grown complacent in their view of hell. Drawing on the teachings of Jesus, Jones leads readers into a head-on collision with apocalyptic urgency--the all-consuming, inspiring conviction that will overcome readers when they realize that hell is real and they can help save people from going there.

    Her clear and fascinating stories demystify this universal experience and demonstrate that death is nothing to fear. You’ll learn about:* the stages the body goes through preceding death* the white light and the tunnel that lead to the other side* how to make sense of the death of children* what happens to those who commit suicide* the nature of heavenEcho offers practical tools for being with dying loved ones (including what not to do), for grieving (through the poignant experience of her mother’s passing as Echo was writing this book), and for cultivating clear communication with the deceased. Learning what happens when we die can be inspiring, reassuring, and profoundly life changing.