In a time of great transition, change, and upgrades, Bishop Van I. Sharpe has written a book that will help you upgrade yourself spiritually. He will excite and ignite your passion to take charge of the spiritual side of your life and move others to do the same. The fresh insights in this book will move you to see the importance of not just upgrading your cell phone, television, computers, GPS navigational system and other things but your spiritual life also. Bishop Van I. Sharpe blows the trumpet and sounds the alarm so you can eat in plenty, be satisfied, praise the name of your God, and never be ashamed. Through these truths you will understand when you upgrade your spiritual life that God will upgrade your natural life. Bishop Van Irvin Shape is the founder and pastor of Newness of Life Christian Center currently located in Tarboro, N. C. He has been pastoring for approximately 25 years and evangelizing in various states. His ministry also includes overseeing several pastors. He is the founder of "Pastors in Covenant," which consists of pastors and their wives who are determined to stay encouraged, strengthened, and fulfill their calling in the Lord with joy. Bishop Van Sharpe's ministry includes radio outreach and television ministry. He is the producer of the Newness of Life Christian Center radio program aired on WGTM Radio and on WCPS Radio. He is also the producer of the "God is Able" Television Broadcast aired on several television stations. He has also authored five other books entitled: How To Overpower Discouragement, Seeking God Makes You Prosper, Sheep Taming Wolves, Don't Lose Yours Trying To Save Theirs, and The Blessings Of Rejection. He is indeed making a mark for the kingdom of God!

Jesus gave believers of all eras and ages a model for what Christianity should look like: a people who operate in the supernatural, miracle-working power of God. Chazdon Strickland trains readers on how to walk in this glory realm where the miraculous becomes normal!

In Upgrade, Michael Catt outlines the behaviors and mindsets of immature faith and explains how God equips and empowers us to enjoy the Christ-filled life promised to us in the Epistles. Catt challenges us to accept the “upgrade” offered in Scripture to all Christians through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

For people who don't believe that God can intervene in our lives, and why Judaism is still important.''Judaism has so much to teach us about how we treat ourselves, each other, and our planet.... Of course, you can learn these values elsewhere. But as a people, Jews have thousands of years of experience turning this kind of stuff over and over. [We've] had millions of users working to debug the system. Rather than look to other sources for guidance, let us turn to our own people's past to discover what it has to say about our present and our future.'' - from the IntroductionFor some people, the biggest stumbling block in religion is God - even for an ordained rabbi who admits her rational mind ''can't buy into a God in the sky who writes down our deeds and rewards and punishes us accordingly.'' But not being sold on an intervening God shouldn't bar you from living a vibrant and fulfilling Jewish life. The God concept has seen many upgrades over the centuries and it is these reinterpretations that have kept Judaism relevant.In this provocative look at the ways in which God concepts have evolved and been upgraded through the centuries, Adventure Rabbi Jamie Korngold examines how our changing ideas of God have shaped every aspect of Judaism. With enthusiasm and humor, she shows that by aligning our understanding of God with modern sensibilities, Judaism can be made more meaningful, accessible and fully compatible with twenty - first - century life.

Father, Son, and... Who? The third member of the Trinity, Holy Spirit, is often only associated with unusual manifestations and “weird stuff.” In some cases, Scripture and the supernatural have been sadly mishandled, causing many to ignore the Spirit altogether. But Holy Spirit is still a very real part of the Godhead, and...

A provocative examination of how the great religious traditions can remain relevant in modern times by incorporating scientific truths learned about human nature over the last century A single purpose lies at the heart of all the great religious traditions: awakening to the astonishing reality of the true nature of ourselves and the universe. At the same time, through centuries of cultural accretion and focus on myth and ritual as ends in themselves, this core insight has become obscured. Here, Ken Wilber provides a path for re-envisioning a religion of the future that acknowledges the evolution of humanity in every realm while remaining faithful to that original spiritual vision. For the traditions to attract modern men and women, Wilber asserts, they must incorporate the extraordinary number of scientific truths learned about human nature in just the past hundred years—for example, about the mind and brain, emotions, and the growth of consciousness—that the ancients were simply unaware of and thus were unable to include in their meditative systems. Taking Buddhism as an example, Wilber demonstrates how his comprehensive Integral Approach—which is already being applied to several world religions by some of their adherents—can avert a “cultural disaster of unparalleled proportions”: the utter neglect of the glorious upper reaches of human potential by the materialistic postmodern worldview. Moreover, he shows how we can apply this approach to our own spiritual practice. This, his most sweeping work since Sex, Ecology, Spirituality, is a thrilling call for wholeness, inclusiveness, and unity in the religions of tomorrow.

At Midlife Your Story is Only Half Told. Many people "die" in their 50s and just aren't buried until their 80s. That's because they did not take the full journey available to them at midlife. The whole point of midlife is to allow - even force - a re-evaluation of who you are and the life you have created, giving you your very best chance to discover, realize, and actualize your deepest spiritual nature in everyday life.

No matter what you're going through, one thing is certain: God is ready to bless you. Join Kel Mitchell--pastor, actor, and famed comedian of Kenan & Kel--on a 90-day challenge to receive God's blessings and become a blessing to others. Kel knows what it's like to struggle through depression and addiction, but he also knows the power of God's presence to help you find freedom and the blessings in your life. As a youth pastor, Kel is passionate about sharing his testimony of hope with the next generation, and he wants to share it with you too. In Blessed Mode, Kel offers 90 powerful, practical devotions to help you: find freedom in God's life-changing presence. experience God's power through prayer. recognize God's many gifts in your life. share the blessings you've received with others. Get ready to level up your faith and celebrate the blessings God is giving you today.

“A must-read for anyone interested in incorporating meditation into their lifestyle.” ––Sanjay Gupta, MD, chief medical correspondent for CNN Heartfulness is an ideal, a spiritual way of living by and from the heart that is inclusive of all ideologies, beliefs, and religions. In this heart-centered book, a student in conversation with his teacher, Kamlesh D. Patel—affectionately known as Daaji, the fourth and current spiritual guide of the century-old Heartfulness tradition—present a unique method of meditation with the power to facilitate an immediate, tangible spiritual experience, irrespective of a person’s faith. Our modern, fast-paced world can be an overwhelming place. Every day, we’re bombarded with messages telling us that in order to be happy, fulfilled, and worthy, we must be better, do more, and accumulate as much material wealth as possible. Most of us move through our busy lives with our minds full of these ideas, multitasking as we strive to navigate the responsibilities and expectations we must meet just to make it through the day. But what if there is another way? What if, rather than letting the busyness of life overtake our minds, we learn to be heartful instead? Based on Daaji’s own combination of approaches and practices for the modern seeker—which draws from the teachings of Sahaj Marg, meaning “Natural Path”—Heartfulness is a contemporized version of the ancient Indian practice of Raja Yoga, a tradition that enables the practitioner to realize the higher Self within. While many books describe refined states of being, The Heartfulness Way goes further, providing a pragmatic course to experience those states for oneself, which, per the book’s guiding principle, is “greater than knowledge.” Heartfulness meditation consists of four elements—relaxation, meditation, cleaning, and prayer—and illuminates the ancient, defining feature of yogic transmission (or pranahuti), the utilization of divine energy for spiritual growth and transformation. Using the method, detailed practices, tips, and practical philosophy offered in this book, you’ll reach new levels of attainment and learn to live a life more deeply connected to the values of the Heartfulness way—with acceptance, humility, compassion, empathy, and love.