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| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: A Journey of Discovery for an Extraordinary Treasure Ediz SÖZÜER, 2019-09-06 Important Information and Presentation: Our book is free. The whole book can be read in “Free Sample” section. It is not necessary to give your credit card information. You can download our book in word or pdf format from the following web addresses: goo.gl/hNIUou or yadi.sk/d/09r41tL9ecYUA You can download the text of our book and its visual/interactive versions from the folder of “Basic-Resource Book” in “English Books and Risale-i Nur Training Program Presentations/English Books-Risale-i Nur Training Program” section in this address. Besides, you can view or download the files of all of our books, and videos, texts and PowerPoint presentations of our seminars altogether or one by one, from these storage spaces where all of our work on Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) are uploaded. In Google Books and Google Play, it is not possible to open and view the links and videos just by clicking them. We suggest that you download the Pdf files from the address we provide before or from Google Books and read them. Our Website for Journeys of Discovery Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) Training Program http://www.kesifyolculuklari.com http://www.risaleinuregitimprogrami.com Alternative Website: http://www.risaleinuregitimprogramidotcom.wordpress.com Web address of our YouTube Video Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/EdizSözüer BOOK PRESENTATION: A Journey of Discovery for an Extraordinary Treasure Risale-i Nur (The Treatise of Light) Training Program (Text Version) Basic/Resource and Academic Course Curriculum An Imaginary and Mental Journey of Discovery You are Invited to the Adventure Discovering the high truths about the humanity, life, universe and religion… Advancing along the way of progress for mind, soul and heart… Making sense of the world in which we exist… Obtaining an awareness that is more amazing than ever before… Understanding the working mechanisms of the divine technology… A Wonderful Mental journey… Amazing Facts… All These and Even More are Waiting for You! Come With Us for This Extraordınary Journey of Discovery! Let’s Get Acquainted With the Books Discoverıng the Secret of the Universe! This book is penned down in order to introduce you a piece of work, that is so unbelievably and astonishingly perfect that it will surprise you with the high truths and grand scientific discoveries contained therein and will make some of you say “How come I have never heard of it until now!” (Or could not really discover it). The main subject of study of these books is the following: To give correct answers to three basic questions of existence, which have remained as the unknown secrets of the universe that have been always wondered by the humanity. The discovery of the right answers in these areas has been possible not only with the use of the mind/intellect which is incapable of reaching to the truth on its own but rather with the common guidance of divine revelation and the mind. Nevertheless, the answers to the questions that were asked have been discovered solely with rational inferences and logical evidences. These three questions are: “Where did this universe and those within it come from? Where will they go? And Why are they here, what is their mission? That is to ask “What are we doing here?” High truths, which the whole humanity needs and which are appealing to all those who look for the explanation of the basic reality of existence and which is more interesting for the world of science and the scientists and which is brought by divine revelation, are discovered once again and proved with rational methods in these works. Especially today, while quantum physics, astronomy and astrophysics have reached to such advanced levels, common answers are looked for these three questions on matter, universe and human being; the science and these works study the same subjects and share a common ground of work. Here you are: The work, which contains in itself a spiritual/immaterial treasury for people who have an irresistible interest and passion for science and learning, is called RISALE-I NUR (TREATISE OF LIGHT). The content of the book is composed of 19 basic epistles selected from the Collection of Risale-i Nur. Some selected parts related to the subject from 23rd Word Epistle of Nature, Epistle of Resurrection, first eight Words and some other epistles are included in our book. The main texts from Risale-i Nur are placed in the beginning, the words and concepts are explained in the footnotes and the explanatory texts are provided afterwards. In addition, occasionally, as the need arises, explanatory texts are included within the text of the book in the form of an intermediary note. The first part of our book, which consists of two main sections is entitled as “Discovering the Value of the Treasure of Faith.” In this section, the following is presented: the meaning and the importance of the faith and worship, which are proposed by the Religion to the man; how the hidden secret of the universe is solved by the religion; the beauty of faith and how the true value of man comes to light with faith, and the levels of Qur’an and philosophy in terms of understanding the Secret of the Universe. Finally, we are trying to look closely at the great good news and the remedy for death brought by the religion through prophets and we are looking for the answer to this question: “What are the characteristics of true faith that will enable us to earn the eternal life?” We can regard this first part as the understanding of how great and precious a treasure is. The second part of the book is entitled as ” Proving the Existence of the Treasure of Faith with Evidences”. In this section, six pillars of faith are proved with detailed evidences. In other words, in the second section, the existence of the treasure sought to be achieved, whose value is understood/appreciated in the first section, is proved; its place is discovered, and this great and magnificent treasure is acquired. Primarily understanding that faith is such a great blessing and a treasure with a great value would determine the importance that we would give to that treasure and its evidences. Nevertheless, you will also observe that in the first part, a serious effort has also been made to search for the truth and evidences. Once you complete the book, you will have completed an important reading that could be considered as a brief summary of the Risale-i Nur collection and taken a serious step in studying the high knowledge of faith that is taught by these works. In “The Journeys of Discovery Risale-i Nur Training Program”, you are invited for an adventure of looking for and finding out the truth. We have a very strong reason to begin this journey: to witness the magnificent details of the divine technology and uniqueness of the artful creation and hence, to take a big step on the way of achieving the true faith that was demanded from us by Allah. We would like you to accompany us in this imaginary and mental journey of discovery. There is only one fixed price for a ticket of the Journey: A strong sense of wonder in the search for truth. BOOK INDEX * Journeys of Discovery Risale-i Nur (Treatise of Light) Training Program, Based on Academic Work and Supported by Visuals * Declaration on Copyright All Kinds of Free Usage, the Right to Print and Publish * Let’s Get Acquainted with the Books Discovering The Secret of The Universe! A Journey of Discovery for an Extraordinary Treasure: Risale-i Nur (The Treatise of Light) Training Program FIRST MAIN SECTION: DISCOVERING THE VALUE OF THE TREASURE OF FAITH 1.Discovery: Discovering the High Truth of Belief, Worship and Salaat (Prayer) * Telling and Remembering the name of Allah (1. Word) * The Universe is a Place of Festivity (2. Word) * Discovering the High Truth of Worship (3. Word) * Exploring the Truth of Salaah/Prayer (4. Word) * Irresponsible Doctor, Mentally Ill Soldier (5. Word) * The World's Most Profitable Trade Agreement (6.Word) 2.Discovery: The Insight into the Covered Truth of the Religion and the Universe * The Insight into the Covered Hidden Truth of Religion and the Universe (7.Word) * Down the Rabbit Hole! (8.Word) Sub Headings: A Critical Assessment of the Law of Attraction and Quantum Thinking Technique Down the Rabbit Hole! 3.Discovery: Man’s High Value That Becomes Apparent with Faith And the Beauties of the Being Faithfull - Picasso’s Painting -The Real Truth, Which Is Brilliant and Beautiful, of the Universe - The Source of An Amazing Feeling of Confidence - The Difference of the Man - Discovery of the Subtle Secret of Supplication/Prayer -‘On the Concept of “Self Confidence/Reliance” - Small Targets, Low Tastes - Big Target, High Tastes - Being Suspicious of Our Lifestyle - A Tremendous Truth Worth Being Discovered - For Those Who Wonder About the Secret of the Universe 4.Discovery: The comparison of Qur'an, Philosophy and Modern Science in Understanding the Secret of the Universe * The Story of the Creation of Our Universe (11. Word) * A Gift Package (12. Word-First Principle) * To Graduate from the Academy of Universe (A chapter taken from the Thirteenth Word) 5.Discovery: The Solution for Death * Looking at Death and Life Under a Different Kind of Light (Introductory Text) * The Gallows and the Lottery Office (From 11th Ray - The Treatise of Fruits) * Being Sentenced to Death * The Difference that A Muslim Makes (The Second Station of the Thirteenth Word) * How Do We Deceive Ourselves? * The Concept of Saving the Faith SECOND MAIN SECTION: PROVING THE EXISTENCE OF THE TREASURE OF FAITH WITH EVIDENCES 1.Truth: The Proof of The Truth of Faith in Allah (New Perspectives of The Treatise of Nature) * Looking at the Matters of Faith from the Right Side (Introduction to New Perspectives of The Treatise of Nature) * The Effort to Make Sense out of This World and Magnificent Skies * An Imaginary and Mental Journey of Discovery in The Depths of Divine Technology (23rd Flash, Treatise of Nature) Subheadings : -Thoughts over Existence -What is Nature? -What are Laws of Nature? -Intelligent Design -Coincidence and Material Reasons -A Fantastic Science-Fiction Story -Amazing Discoveries on The Existence of The Universe -What Happens when There Are Multiple-Universes? -Grand Design and Theory of Everything - A Different Perspective on Big Bang -The Impossible Scenarios of the Formation of the Matter/Objects, Formation Due to Causes and Self-creation -The Miracle of a Fly -Production of Living Beings from a Single Centre -Miracle of the Eye -The Thousand-Domed Palace The Concept of Irreducible Complexity -No Production Is Possible without Moulds! (Alternatives for Production of Living Things) -Journey to the Land of Miracles -Fantastic Data Stores: Brain and DNA -Looking at the Reality from a Blind-Spot -A Question That Will Open The Mysterious Door of The Universe -Interwoven Spiral Order -Getting Wet in The Ocean of the Cosmos -The Laws of Nature and Quantum Universe -Law of Atraction and A Critical Evaluation of Quantum Thinking -Design Signature over The Matter/Objects -Looking at Allah from the Right Side -Our World: A spaceship in the Sea of Sky -How Is Everything Taking Place with Divine Power -Is the Movement of Particles an Explanation for Everything? Additional Sections * Discussion Notes from Our Seminars on “The New Perspectives from The Treatise of Nature” - Scientific Findings about Evolution and the Miracles of Quran - About Quantum Approach and Divine Truths - Important Points on Evolution, Atheism and Creation 2.Truth: (Believing in Angels) Proof of the Existence of Angels * We Are Not Alone! (Introductory Text) * Why Does Life Exist? * What is the Meaning and Value of the Existence without Life? * Angels’ Truth * The Roles Shared in a Perfect Ecosystem 3.Truth: (Faith in the Divine Books) The Truth of Revelation and the Proof of the Coming of Qur'an from Allah It is Completely Different Word! (The Truth of Revelation and the Proof of the Coming of Qur'an from Allah) Sub Headings: * Extraordinary Spiritual Mastery of a Wonderful Book * An Unprecedented Challenge * Understanding the Environment in Which and the Persons against whom The Quran Made This Unprecedented Challenge * Uniqueness of Quran’s Style * A Spiritual Transformation Beyond Every Imagination * Quran’s Amazing Influence * Good News from the Holly Books * Quran: A Miracle Beyond the Capabilties of The Human Being * Scientific Miracles of Quran 4.Truth: (Belief in Prophets) Proof of the Truth of Prophethood and Proof of Prophethood of Muhammad (PBUH) Spiritual Sun of the Universe Sub Headings: * Spiritual Sun of the Universe * How Could It Be Understood That A person Is A (Real) Prophet? * The Most Brilliant Evidence of the Existence of Allah 5.Truth: Evidence for the Existence of Resurrection after Death * An Invaluable Truth: Eternal Life (Introductory Text) Sub Headings: - Rehearsal Scene - Banquet Table for Tasting - Magnificent Cinema House - Divine Information Repository - Dominoes - Great Show Centre, the Universe and the Cosmic Calendar - Union of Opposites - Missing Part of the Puzzle - Babies in Their Mother’s Womb - Drawing Conclusions Coherent with Most Basic Truths - Learning the Truth from Its Source - The Gate to Eternity Opened for the Human Being - Divine Causes Connected to the Human Being - Unknown Breakfast - Film without A Final - Privileged Planet - The Prayer Opening the Gate of Eternal Life - The Way to Salvation from A Paradoxical Situation - An Illogical Fiction - He will Do it if He Promised - Reviving Earth - Would the One Doing the Difficult, Be Unable To Do the Thing Which Is Easier? - The Truest News in the World - Secret Plan - Desolate Festival - A Truth As Unshakable As the Existence of the Earth - An Eternal Life Where Death Is Killed 6.Truth: The Truth of the Divine Determining and Free Will (Belief in Fate, Qadar) Sub Headings: * A Healthy Approach to the Matters of Qadar and Free Will * How can We Reconcile Divine Determining with Free Will? * Nature of Free Will * What is the Meaning of Everything Being Determined by Allah’s Will? * What Does It Mean If Everything about Divine Determining is Good and Beautiful? SPECIAL SECTIONS * The Life of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Risale-i Nur * An Attempt to Make Risale-i Nur the Property of Humanity: Explanatory Works Sub Headings: * Why and How of Risale-i Nur Explanatory Works * A Realistic and Alternative Model in Risale-i Nur Works, That Meets the Needs * An Attempt to Make Risale-i Nur the Property of Humanity: Explanatory Works * Our Responsibilities in the Service of Risale-i Nur * Quran, Risale-i Nur and the Place of the Explanation of Risale-i Nur From the Perspective of Religious Sciences * How shall the dream of Medresetüzzehra be realized? * How Could It Be Possible To Teach Risale-i Nur As A Textbook? * Applied Model of Medresetüzzehra * Analysis of Methods for Introduction of Risale-i Nur and Its Integration into Education System * The Analysis of Religion Lesson’s Text Book Which is Based on Risale-i Nur * Could Loyalty to Islam and to the Science Ever Be Considered As Betrayal to Risale-i Nur? * For A Positive Transformation in Education, Which Method Is Realistic and of Top Priority? * A Style of Explanatory Lecturing For Risale-i Nur, Which is Not Either Exaggerated nor Understated * Risale-i Nur, Civilization of Islam/Quran and Philosophy of Science * How will the Civilization of Islam/Quran be built? What does the Dream of Medresetüzzehra Express? * Your Journey Just Begins Now! THE COMPANIES OF ROAD FOR YOUR PERSONAL VOYAGE * Seminar Texts, Presentations and Videos* Our Website for The Journeys of Discovery * Our Books on Explanatory Notes for Risale-i Nur (Texts and Visuals/Interactive) * Our Video Channel for The Journeys of Discovery * Suggested Websites * The Opportunity to Read and Listen Risale-i Nur Round The Clock Wherever You Are * Locations Where You Can Participate in Risale-i Nur Conversations and Classes * Other Academic Training Activities * Author’s Contact Address |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Treasures in God's Word JAMES SMITH, Treasures in God's Word is a Bible study book that invites the reader to explore the depths of Scripture and discover the spiritual treasures found therein. James Smith guides the reader on a journey of discovery through the pages of the Bible, showing how each passage contains a wealth of wisdom and teaching that can be applied to everyday life. The book is organised into thematic sections covering a wide variety of topics relevant to today's world, from faith and salvation to hope and love. Each chapter includes reflection and study questions that help the reader to dig deeper into the Scriptures and apply biblical principles to their lives. With a practical approach and a deep understanding of the Scriptures, Treasures in God's Word is a valuable tool for anyone who desires to deepen their knowledge of God's Word and grow in their relationship with Him. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Decoding the Divine Language Barrett Williams, ChatGPT, 2024-10-27 Unlock the secrets of sacred texts with Decoding the Divine Language, an essential guide for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible's intricate language and profound messages. This eBook is a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of symbols, prophecies, and parables that are woven throughout the Old and New Testaments. Begin with an exploration of divine communication and historical perspectives on biblical texts to set the foundation for unraveling the complex scripts. Venture into the world of symbolism, where metaphors and allegories reveal hidden truths and powerful lessons. Discover how prophetic writings provide insights into messianic prophecies and their fulfillment, while apocalyptic language paints images of cosmic events and divine plans. Delve into the poetic and prose writings of the Bible, from the heartfelt laments of the Psalms to the profound wisdom of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Learn how language acts as a bridge between the divine and humanity, and unlock the transformative power of the Word. Engage with the original biblical languages, exploring the nuances of Hebrew in the Old Testament and Greek in the New Testament, to gain a deeper appreciation for the text's original meanings. Journey through the use of parables and the multifaceted names of God, each rich with significance and insight. Understand the concept of covenants and how they express promises and fulfillment across the scriptures. Examine the interconnectedness of biblical texts through intertextuality, revealing a tapestry of themes and revelations. Contemplate the impact of translation on the understanding of these sacred texts, and consider the ongoing debates and challenges faced by modern translators. With chapters on hermeneutics, exegesis, and the role of language in theology, this eBook offers a comprehensive exploration of biblical interpretation. Finally, look to the future of divine language studies, where emerging trends and technology offer new ways to engage with the scriptures. Decoding the Divine Language is your passport to a deeper, more insightful relationship with the Bible and its enduring wisdom. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Understanding Matthew - Using Semitic Bible Study Methods Michael Harvey Koplitz, This commentary was researched and written using Semitic Bible Study Methods, Aramaic (the language Yeshua spoke), and the culture of Yeshua’s day. These methods were initially developed by the Sage Hillel over 2000 years ago augmented and the author. Semitic Bible study methods are based on asking questions about the Scripture, examining the language and culture of that day. This is a strange idea for church people because the Church teaches that only the Church can interpret Scripture. This is not true. God wants us to ask questions because Scripture’s meaning is as deep as God, and God is infinite. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods Rick Warren, 2009-05-18 Demonstrates twelve different methods for reading the Bible that will not only help you understand its words more fully but will also nudge you toward applying those words to your life more faithfully. The Spirit of God uses the Word of God to make us like the Son of God. —Rick Warren. You were created to become like Christ. This is one of the five God-ordained purposes for your life that Warren describes in his bestselling book The Purpose Driven Life. And this is why studying the Bible is so important. The Bible's truths have the power to shape you, transform you, align you with the character and ways of Jesus Christ as you encounter him in the gospels and throughout all of Scripture. Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods is an easy-to-understand guide through twelve effective reading methods that allow Scripture to do just that. Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through the how-tos of the following methods: Devotional Chapter Summary Character Quality Thematic Biographical Topical Word Study Book Background Book Survey Chapter Analysis Book Synthesis Verse Analysis The organization of this book allows you to explore each method or jump around to find the ones best suited to your reading and learning style as well as your spiritual growth. Thousands of individuals, small groups, churches, and seminary classes have used this practical manual to unlock the wonderful truths of Scripture. You can too. Written by America's pastor, Rick Warren, Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods will help you develop a customized approach to studying, understanding, and applying the Bible. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Uncovering Hidden Treasures Samuel C. Tseng, 2011-04-13 Uncovering Hidden Treasures gives you examples of how you can enjoy your Bible Study, instead of reading the Bible just as a dull daily Christian duty. There are truths in the Bible that have long been ignored or misinterpreted by skeptics, seekers, bona fide Christians and even some commentators. Uncovering Hidden Treasures gives you examples and how to avoid them. When you have discovered a new insight during your Bible study, how will you know your new insight and interpretation is a truth intended by God? Uncovering Hidden Treasures suggests criteria that help you know. Uncovering Hidden Treasures gives you examples that people cannot know Gods will unless He reveals it to them and He reveals only as much as they can absorb. As civilization progresses, the Holy Spirit will give additional insight and clarity from the same passages of the Scripture. Uncovering Hidden Treasures gives you examples of how science and technology support the Scripture. For example, have you ever thought that the Bible clearly told us that light has finite speed and the universe is finite and expanding, the facts that have been discovered only in recent centuries? Find it out in verse by verse interpretation of the first two days of the Creation. Is your faith shaken by recent statement of the renowned physicist Stephen Hawking? He stated that God is not needed in the creation of the universe. Uncovering Hidden Treasures gives opposing views and advises you not to worship science or scientists and keep hold of your faith in God. It gives you examples that you need as much faith to believe in science as you believe in the Bible. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: African Literacies and Western Oralities? William A. Coppedge, 2021-11-03 How do twenty-first century Christians communicate the Bible and their faith in today’s mediascape? Members of the International Orality Network (ION) believe that the answer to that paramount question is: orality. For too long, they argue, presentations of Christianity have operated on a printed (literate) register, hindering many from receiving and growing in the Christian faith. Instead, they champion the spoken word and narrative presentations of the gospel message. In light of the church’s shift to the Global South, how have such communication approaches been received by majority world Christians? This book explores the responses and reactions of local Ugandan Christians to this “oral renaissance.” The investigation, grounded in ethnographic research, uncovers the complex relationships between local and international culture brokers—all of whom are seeking to establish particular “modern” identities. The research conclusions challenge static Western categorizations and point towards an integrated understanding of communication that appreciates the role of materiality and embodiment in a broader religious socioeconomic discourse as well as taking into account societal anticipations of a flourishing “modern” African Church. This book promises to stimulate dialogue for those concerned about the communication complexities that are facing the global church in the twenty-first century. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Rudolf Steiner A. P. Shepherd, 1987 This definitive biography of the founder of Anthroposophy provides insight into his life and work with new forms of medicine, agriculture, architecture, and the Waldorf education system. Steiner's Spiritual Science offers a powerful tool for self-realization and a practical system for improving and mastering daily life. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Unearthed Treasures Barrett Williams, ChatGPT, 2024-12-07 Dive into the captivating world of adventure with Unearthed Treasures, your ultimate guide to the fascinating realm of metal detecting. Whether you're a seasoned detectorist or a curious newbie, this comprehensive eBook bridges the gap between hobby and science, giving you the tools, techniques, and knowledge needed to uncover the past. Start your journey by exploring how modern treasure hunting has evolved, delving into the rich historical context that has shaped this engrossing pursuit. Discover the synergy between recreational detecting and the academic discipline of archaeology, learning the legal and ethical boundaries crucial for responsible exploring. Venture into the Iron Age, where the allure of ancient artifacts beckons. From defining their cultural relevance to exposing intriguing case studies, Unearthed Treasures shares the secrets behind these enigmatic relics. Equip yourself with knowledge on the latest advancements in metal detecting technology and the essential tools every treasure hunter needs. Preparation is key to any successful hunt, and this guide offers in-depth insights on researching sites, navigating terrain, and adhering to local laws. Master the art of metal detecting with expert techniques for reading landscapes and recovering items of historical significance. Embark on virtual expeditions to renowned Iron Age sites, unraveling the stories and societal intricacies locked within artifacts. Interactive case studies and tales from the field reveal the excitement and challenges faced by modern treasure hunters worldwide. Challenge conventional narratives about ownership and cultural heritage preservation, as you explore debates and controversies surrounding archaeological discoveries. Unearth new frontiers with insights into innovations in technology and detecting practices, pointing the way to untouched historical wonders. End with inspiration, as Unearthed Treasures prepares you to join vibrant metal detecting communities, participate in thrilling projects, and practice responsible treasure hunting. Begin your adventure today and uncover the legacy and enduring allure of metal detecting that inspires generations. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: ThirdWay , 1999-09 Monthly current affairs magazine from a Christian perspective with a focus on politics, society, economics and culture. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Finding the Treasure Within Marie-Louise Ternier-Gommers, 2003 This intensly Personal, hope-filled story reveals one woman's faith and love for God's Word and her struggle to discover her place within the community of God's people. She speaks honestly of her family life, the different ministries she has been involved in, and shares some homiletic reflections. An inspiring biography. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: The Treasure Seeker Stewart Teena, 2011-12 Many women, even the most outwardly self-assured ones, wrestle with feelings of inadequacy and worthlessness. Though we want to believe we have value, messages bombard us daily, telling us if we don¿t look a certain way, dress a certain way, drive a certain car, weigh a certain weight, or work in a certain type of career, we are worth very little.The Treasure Seeker, Jesus, our loving Father¿s only Son, has a different opinion. He knows your true value and will stop at nothing to recover you, His cherished one. He deeply longs for you to come into a close, loving relationship with Him so that you can not only feel cherished but also cherish Him, the greatest treasure of allThrough practical truth The Treasure Seeker, will draw you closer to the Seeker and Master Jeweler who:¿ lovingly shapes,¿ refines,¿ polishes, ¿ and even incorporates our flaws,¿ to transform us into jewels of stunning beauty. Through Him you can find your remarkable true worth and become the dazzling gemstone you were created to be. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Keys to Holiness: Meditations on the First Letter of Peter Joyce Pranger Venaglia, 2016-08-08 Growing in a life of holiness in a fast-paced technical world means, first and foremost, to keep our minds and hearts focused on the living word, Jesus. This is exactly what the apostle Peter gives us in his two short but often overlooked letters. In Keys to Holiness, Dr. Joyce Venaglia unlocks for us-in her own unique, simple style-a rich treasure from her years living a life of silence, prayer, and meditation. Dr. Joyce found each chapter, each verse, and each word to be a goldmine of spiritual inspiration leading to a life lived in deep union with God, which is possible for everyone seeking a deep love relationship with God. This volume does not cover all of Joyce's meditations on First Peter but is like a glimpse of the best that is yet to come. The book is not meant to be read as a novel, but slowly and prayerfully with a resolution to allow maybe just one key to penetrate deeply into one's heart and mind. In the process, one is transformed, as Peter was, into a living replica of the word, Jesus. Dr. Joyce is a member of the third order of Franciscans. She founded the Hermitage Ministries in 1974 while living as a hermitess in West Virginia. In 1981 she was commissioned as a lay Catholic evangelist. She is the author of four other inspirational books and many published articles. Dr. Joyce has traveled extensively, giving teaching seminars, retreats, and parish missions on healing and prayer. Besides sharing from her love for writing, she is also a poetess and an artist-all born from her life of prayer. Dr. Joyce Venaglia, known to the world as Sister Joyce and a noted spiritual writer and director, leads the way once again in this powerful message for all Christians to lead a life of deep holiness, following in the steps of our beloved Apostle Peter. Information on Dr. Joyce's other books can be obtained by e-mailing Jvendija@Dc.rr.com. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Holy Living: Study K. Kale Yu, 2020-02-18 While physical training has some value, training in holy living is useful for everything. It has promise for this life now and the life to come. (1 Timothy 4:8 CEB) Christians crave a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. The spiritual disciplines are historical practices that can guide us in our daily walk, bringing us closer to Christ. The Holy Living series brings a fresh perspective on the spiritual disciplines, enabling us to apply their practices to our current lives. Practicing these spiritual disciplines opens us to God's transforming love. In order to fully embrace study as a spiritual practice, we must first rid ourselves of the idea that study is a boring, dull, and unimaginative exercise. Study as a spiritual practice is, in fact, just the opposite: exciting, stimulating, and imaginative. It is a way to encounter and experience the living God; examine and discover more of ourselves in relation to God; and deepen our faith in God. It helps ground us in what God thinks and helps us reorder our priorities. It enlivens and energizes our faith. Study fills us with God’s words, and the more we study, the more of God’s words fill our hearts and minds and inform our thoughts, words, and actions. This book challenges our preconceptions of study and offers practical steps on how to develop the habit of study. This is one of series of eight books. Each book in this series introduces a spiritual practice, suggests way of living the practice daily, and provides opportunities to grow personally and in a faith community with others who engage with the practice. Each book consists of an introduction and four chapters and includes questions for personal reflection and group discussion. Other disciplines studied: Celebration, Confession, Discernment, Neighboring, Prayer, Simplicity, and Worship. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: The Metal Detecting Bible, 2nd Edition Brandon Neice, 2023-09-05 Start your metal detecting journey or improve your treasure-hunting skills with this expert guide that teaches you everything from choosing between VLF, pulse induction, full band, or zero-voltage transmission detectors to identifying rare finds. Nothing is as thrilling as finding cool (and often valuable) stuff right under your feet. The Metal Detecting Bible, 2nd Edition serves up step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and useful photos that can turn you into a professional treasure hunter in no time. From quick-start tips for novices to insider secrets for the most experienced hobbyists, this hands-on guide is the ultimate resource on all aspects of metal detecting. Now, in this fully-updated edition, make your search even more successful and exciting with the latest information on: Choosing the best metal detector Learning where to search and why Practicing appropriate swing techniques Integrating advanced GPS technology Scouting out beaches, parks, and historic sites Gaining permission to hunt on private property Identifying antique coins, relics, and jewelry Using handy target recovery tools Cleaning and safely preserving your finds Selling your finds for a profit And more! So grab this guide and get ready to dig up more fascinating finds! |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Exploring Our Hebraic Heritage Marvin R. Wilson, 2014-07-09 Informed theological guide to the Jewish foundations of the Christian faith In this very readable sequel to his popular book Our Father Abraham — which has sold more than 70,000 copies — Marvin Wilson illuminates theological, spiritual, and ethical themes of the Hebrew scriptures that directly affect Christian understanding and experience. Exploring Our Hebraic Heritage draws from both Christian and Jewish commentary in discussing such topics as thinking theologically about Abraham, understanding the God of Israel and his reputation in the world, and what it means for humans to be created in God’s image. Wilson calls for the church to restore, renew, and protect its foundations by studying and appreciating its origins in Judaism. Designed to serve as an academic classroom text or for use in personal or group study, the book includes hundreds of questions for review and discussion. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Method in Ecumenical Theology Gillian Rosemary Evans, 1996-05-02 First published in 1996 this book examines the search for unity in the Church. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Classics Collection of Arthur Edward Waite. Illustrated Arthur Edward Waite, 2025-03-18 Arthur Edward Waite was a British poet and scholarly mystic who wrote extensively on occult and esoteric matters, and was the co-creator of the Rider–Waite tarot deck (also called the Rider–Waite–Smith or Waite–Smith deck). As his biographer R. A. Gilbert described him, Waite's name has survived because he was the first to attempt a systematic study of the history of Western occultism—viewed as a spiritual tradition rather than as aspects of protoscience or as the pathology of religion. He spent most of his life in or near London, connected to various publishing houses and editing a magazine, The Unknown World. He wrote texts on subjects including divination, esotericism, freemasonry, and ceremonial magic, Kabbalism and alchemy; he also translated and reissued several mystical works. He wrote about the Holy Grail, influenced by his friendship with Arthur Machen. A number of his volumes remain in print, including The Book of Ceremonial Magic (1911), The Holy Kabbalah (1929), A New Encyclopedia of Freemasonry (1921), and his edited translation of Eliphas Levi's 1896 Transcendental Magic, its Doctrine and Ritual (1910), having been reprinted in recent years. Waite also wrote two allegorical fantasy novels, Prince Starbeam (1889) and The Quest of the Golden Stairs (1893), and edited Elfin Music, an anthology of poetry based on English fairy folklore. Contents: The Book of Ceremonial Magic The Occult Sciences The Pictorial Key To The Tarot The Real History Of The Rosicrucians Transcendental Magic |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Treasures of Healthy Living Bible Study Annette Reeder, Richard Couey, 2012-05-14 Did you know you can find the answers to many health problems in the pages of Scripture? Think of God's Word as a treasure map that leads straight to the healthy life you've always dreamed of. It reveals how you can move from a sickly, lackluster life to one that is full of energy and hope. This practical Bible study will reveal the truth about the foods you eat and provide simple tools to begin improving your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. You won't believe how much your life can change when you grab hold of the treasures God has provided for you--Back cover. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: The Spirituality of the Christian East Tomáš Špidlík, 1986 This second volume on Eastern Christian spirituality amplifies in depth the final two chapters of the earlier The Spirituality of the Christian East: A Systematic Handbook. Like Cassian in writing his Conferences, Cardinal Spidla-k does not advocate any particular pattern of prayer, but sets out faithfully to collect and share the teachings of generations of eastern monks and spiritual writers. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Indian Culture Dr. S. Srikanta Sastri, English Translation by S. Naganath, 2022-05-11 The author, a historian of repute, confronts important issues of Indian history in this classic work. He raises such questions as “Was there an Aryan Invasion of India in the past?”, “Is the caste system a bane or a boon?”, “Did Indian women enjoy equal rights in ancient times?”, “Was Democracy an alien concept to Vedic Indians?”, “Why Buddhism became extinct in the country of its origin?”, “What is India’s lasting contribution to the field of Science, Mathematics, Astronomy, Medicine, Chemistry, Metallurgy, etc.?”, “Was Indian Culture greatly impacted by foreign religions?”, “How did India influence its neighbouring Eastern and Western countries?”, “Is Sanskrit only an off-shoot of the Indo-European Languages Group?”, “What was the scale of the social, economic and political implosion detonated by two centuries of British Colonial Rule?”. The author has answered the above vexing questions based on an intensive study of Archaeology, Epigraphy, Numismatics, original records in different languages and the travelogues of foreign visitors.(Translator’s Note). |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Corporate Social Responsibility in Times of Crisis Samuel O. Idowu, Stephen Vertigans, Adriana Schiopoiu Burlea, 2017-03-27 This book explores national and transnational companies' Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in times and settings in which they are confronted with economic and social challenges and analyzes these situations, ranging from the financial crisis to fourth generation sustainability. Presenting a number of different cases from various parts of Europe, North America and Africa, it showcases how companies respond to the challenges of the development, consultation, implementation, integration, measurement and consolidation of CSR. Further it specifies how these corporations deal with uncertainties over corporate and financial resources, global financial stability and growing evidence for climate change. The book describes CSR adaptation under challenging circumstances and argues for the strategic and operative legitimation of Corporate Social Responsibility in times of crisis. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Searching the Scriptures Charles R. Swindoll, 2016-09-13 2017 ECPA Christian Book Award Finalist (Christian Living category) Are you getting the spiritual nourishment you need? Optimal health requires optimal nutrition. The same is true spiritually speaking. Without sufficient and regular biblical nutrition, our inner lives begin to suffer the consequences. We become shallow and selfish, more demanding and less gentle, and quick to react impatiently, rashly, and angrily. These are telltale signs of inner malnutrition. In Searching the Scriptures, respected Bible teacher Chuck Swindoll shows us how to dig deep into Scripture and uncover its profound truths for our lives. He outlines the principles of Bible study that will help you understand God’s Word, apply it, and communicate it clearly to those around you. Too many people try to go it alone, without a guide, for this life and the next. Chuck explains how we can fix our own spiritual meals, then invites us to feast on nourishing truths we can discover in God’s Word. |
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| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Love Spells and Lost Treasure Tabitha Stanmore, 2022-12-22 A ground-breaking book which introduces the concept of 'service magic' while re-evaluating magic in medieval and early modern English society. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Psychoanalytical neuroscience: Exploring psychoanalytic concepts with neuroscientific methods Nikolai Axmacher, Henrik Kessler, Gerd Thomas Waldhauser, 2015-01-09 Sigmund Freud was a trained neuroanatomist and wrote his first psychoanalytical theory in neuroscientific terms. Throughout his life, he maintained the belief that at some distant day in the future, all psychoanalytic processes could be tied to a neural basis: We must recollect that all of our provisional ideas in psychology will presumably one day be based on an organic substructure (Freud 1914, On Narcissism: An Introduction). Fundamental Freudian concepts reveal their foundation in the physiological science of his time, most importantly among them the concept of libidinous energy and the homeostatic principle of constancy. However, the subsequent history of psychoanalysis and neuroscience was mainly characterized by mutual ignorance or even opposition; many scientists accused psychoanalytic viewpoints not to be scientifically testable, and many psychoanalysts claimed that their theories did not need empirical support outside of the therapeutic situation. On this historical background, it may appear surprising that the recent years have seen an increasing interest in re-connecting psychoanalysis and neuroscience in various ways: By studying psychodynamic consequences of brain lesions in neurological patients, by investigating how psychoanalytic therapy affects brain structure and function, or even by operationalizing psychoanalytic concepts in well-controlled experiments and exploring their neural correlates. These empirical studies are accompanied by theoretical work on the philosophical status of the neuropsychoanalytic endeavour. In this volume, we attempt to provide a state-of-the-art overview of this new exciting field. All types of submissions are welcome, including research in patient populations, healthy human participants and animals, review articles on some empirical or theoretical aspect, and of course also critical accounts of the new field. Despite this welcome variability, we would like to suggest that all contributions attempt to address one (or both) of two main questions, which should motivate the connection between psychoanalysis and neuroscience and that in our opinion still remain exigent: First, from the neuroscientific side, why should researchers in the neurosciences address psychoanalytic ideas, and what is (or will be) the impact of this connection on current neuroscientific theories? Second, from the psychoanalytic side, why should psychoanalysts care about neuroscientific studies, and (how) can current psychoanalytical theory and practice benefit from their results? Of course, contributors are free to provide a critical viewpoint on these two questions as well. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Bulletin United States. Office of Education, 1913 |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Statistics of Land-grant Colleges and Universities United States. Office of Education, 1913 |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Kabbalistic Teachings of the Female Prophets J. Zohara Meyerhoff Hieronimus, 2008-07-21 The spiritual teachings of Israel’s biblical prophetesses from a kabbalistic perspective • Explores the lives and symbolic significance of seven female prophets: Sarah, Miriam, Devorah, Chanah, Avigail, Chuldah, and Esther • Uses the gematria of Jewish metaphysics to demonstrate that prophecy is a mystical initiatory path by which Divine Will is made known, not only a tool for telling the future • Presents practical applications of kabbalistic teachings for spiritual development The seven prophetesses of Israel--Sarah, Miriam, Devorah, Chanah, Avigail, Chuldah, and Esther--lived between 1800 and 350 BCE. Their combined lives reflect a kabbalistic path of spiritual evolution that is as pertinent to our lives today as it was for the biblical communities in which they lived. From her studies of the Torah and classical gematria, Zohara Hieronimus shows that each prophetess is linked to a Sefirah on the kabbalistic Tree of Life: from creation (Sarah) through learning correct moral action (Devorah) to the promise of redemption and ultimately resurrection (Esther). Using the stories of their lives and teachings, Hieronimus reveals the relationship of each prophetess to the seven days of the week, the seven sacred species of Israel, the human body, and Jewish holidays and rituals. This book presents the kabbalistic teachings of these holy women and what they reveal about the initiatory path of individual development and redemption. The seven prophetesses show that every person has a part to play in the repair of the world, and Hieronimus gives a practical set of maps and spiritual guidelines for that journey. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Alan WattsHere and Now Peter J. Columbus, Donadrian L. Rice, 2012-06-01 Considers the contributions and contemporary significance of Alan Watts. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Numbers Unveiled Sam Choo, Step into the fascinating world of biblical numerology with Numbers Unveiled In this captivating exploration, dive deep into the hidden realm of numbers and uncover the profound symbolism and spiritual meaning they hold within the sacred texts. From the unity of one to the divine completeness of seven and beyond, this book unlocks the secrets of numerology in the Bible, offering profound insights into God's character, His redemptive plan, and the human experience. Discover how numbers such as three, twelve, and forty shape the narratives, teachings, and prophecies of the Scriptures, revealing divine patterns and unveiling hidden truths. Drawing from a rich tapestry of biblical examples, each chapter guides you through the significance of a specific number, providing enlightening interpretations and practical applications for spiritual growth. As you journey through these pages, you will gain a deeper appreciation for the intricate design of God's Word and a fresh perspective on its timeless teachings. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Exploring Multicultural Dimensions of Literary, Linguistic, and Educational Frontiers Roșca, Alina-Elena, 2025-04-30 As globalization advances the exchange of cultural ideas and practices, the exploration of multicultural dimensions in literary and linguistic studies becomes crucial when understanding various cultural narratives and challenging the boundaries of deeply rooted mainstream literary and linguistic frameworks. Multiculturality provides researchers with valuable insights into multiple cultural identities. It encapsulates the experiences and voices of marginalized or overlooked communities and vigorously supports cross-cultural understanding in its constant grip of hybridity and trans culturalism. The fluidity of cultural boundaries and the dynamic nature of cultural identity may manifest the multifaceted aspects of multiculturality that become visible in the intersection of nuanced cultural contexts, patterns and environments of an increasingly interconnected world. Further exploration of multicultural dimensions of literary and linguistic frontiers is necessary when examining the interdependence and reciprocity of diverse, divergent, and convergent cultures. Exploring Multicultural Dimensions of Literary, Linguistic, and Educational Frontiers explores the most relevant theoretical frameworks that underpin the study of multicultural dimensions in literature and linguistics. It examines the dynamic interactions between cultures within diverse literary and linguistic contexts. This book covers topics such as decolonization, literature studies, and sustainable development, and is a useful resource for educators, linguists, history professionals, sociologists, academicians, researchers, and scientists. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Sexy, Spirited and Strong Meloney Hudson, 2009-02-03 Sexy, Spirited and Strong: Becoming a Positive Energy Woman focuses on revitalizing the three energetic centers in a woman's body-sex, spirit, and strength- called the Energetic Triangle, through sharing various physical, spiritual, and energetic techniques of Eastern and Western origin that ultimately help increase a woman's overall energy and self-esteem. Meloney Hudson is a teacher of women's empowerment workshops based on Tantric and Western principles and has made it her personal mission to empower women to change themselves and popular perceptions of women for the betterment of the planet. She compiles simple, yet powerful, exercises designed to restore each of the three energetic areas. She also includes many resources that women can explore to deepen self-growth and learn more about women's history. While centering on the methods needed to achieve a healthy Energy Triangle, Hudson also teaches how to: Build sexual and spiritual energy Discover a connection to spirit Increase self-esteem Nurture and express the feminine soul Achieve life-changing goals Through the techniques offered in this insightful guidebook, women everywhere will be inspired to feel loving, joyful, healthy, and capable of attracting and creating a beautiful destiny. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: New Topics in Feminist Philosophy of Religion Pamela Sue Anderson, 2009-12-05 Having enjoyed more than a decade of lively critique and creativity, feminist philosophy of religion continues to be a vital field of inquiry. New Topics in Feminist Philosophy of Religion maintains this vitality with both women and men, from their own distinctive social and material locations, contributing critically to the rich traditions in philosophy of religion. The twenty contributors open up new possibilities for spiritual practice, while contesting the gender-bias of traditional concepts in the field: the old models of human and divine will no longer ‘simply do’! A lively current debate develops in re-imagining and revaluing transcendence in terms of body, space and self-other relations. This collection is an excellent source for courses in feminist philosophy, phenomenology, hermeneutics and literature, Continental and analytical philosophy of religion, engaging with a range of religions and philosophers including Kant, Kierkegaard, Marx, Heidegger, Arendt, Weil, Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Ricoeur, Levinas, Irigaray, Bourdieu, Kristeva, Le Doeuff, bell hooks and Jantzen. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: The Mystic Path of Divine Love Muata Ashby, 1997 THE MYSTIC PATH OF DIVINE LOVE The Process of Mystical Transformation and The Path of Divine Love This Volume focuses on the ancient wisdom teachings of Neter Merri -the Ancient Egyptian philosophy of Divine Love and how to use them in a scientific process for self-transformation. Love is one of the most powerful human emotions. It is also the source of Divine feeling that unifies God and the individual human being. When love is fragmented and diminished by egoism the Divine connection is lost. The Ancient tradition of Neter Merri leads human beings back to their Divine connection, allowing them to discover their innate glorious self that is actually Divine and immortal. This volume will detail the process of transformation from ordinary consciousness to cosmic consciousness through the integrated practice of the teachings and the path of Devotional Love toward the Divine. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: The National Jewish Monthly , 1924 |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Discovery of Cosmic Fractals Yurij Baryshev, Pekka Teerikorpi, 2002 In a simple manner, explains the frontiers of astronomy, how fractals appear in cosmic physics, offers a personal view of the history of the idea of self-similarity and of cosmological principles and presents the debate which illustrates how new concepts and deeper observations reveal unexpected aspects of Nature. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: Faith Under Fire , In an age of skepticism and intellectual challenges, Christians often find themselves facing tough questions about their faith. In this book, we dives deep into the most difficult inquiries that believers encounter. This guide equips Christians with the knowledge and confidence to address these questions head-on to confidently defend their Christian convictions. With compassion and respect, the author offers practical guidance on how to engage in meaningful conversations, approaching doubt and skepticism with grace and humility. Equip yourself with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the tough questions and emerge with a stronger, unshakable faith. 'Faith Under Fire' is your essential guide to confidently engage with the toughest inquiries and proclaim the timeless truths of Christianity. |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: An ecclesiastical history, antient and modern ... Translated from the original Latin, and accompanied with notes and chronological tables, by Arcibald Maclaine ... To the whole is added an accurate index. A new edition Johann Lorenz von MOSHEIM, 1774 |
| research tools for discovering spiritual treasures: An Ecclesiastical History, Antient And Modern, From The Birth Of Christ, To The Beginning Of The Present Century ... Translated from the Original, And Accompanied with Notes and Chronological Tables, By Archibald Maclaine Johannes Laurentius a Mosheim, 1765 |
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