Body & Soul

Body & Soul
Author: J. P. Moreland
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2009-09-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830874593

While most people throughout history have believed that we are both physical and spiritual beings, the rise of science has called into question the existence of the soul. Many now argue that neurophysiology demonstrates the radical dependence, indeed, identity, between mind and brain. Advances in genetics and in mapping human DNA, some say, show there is no need for the hypothesis of body-soul dualism. Even many Christian intellectuals have come to view the soul as a false Greek concept that is outdated and unbiblical. Concurrent with the demise of dualism has been the rise of advanced medical technologies that have brought to the fore difficult issues at both edges of life. Central to questions about abortion, fetal research, reproductive techologies, cloning and euthanasia is our understanding of the nature of human personhood, the reality of life after death and the value of ethical or religious knowledge as compared to scientific knowledge. In this careful treatment, J. P. Moreland and Scott B. Rae argue that the rise of these problems alongside the demise of Christian dualism is no coincidence. They therefore employ a theological realism to meet these pressing issues, and to present a reasonable and biblical depiction of human nature as it impinges upon critical ethical concerns. This vigorous philosophical and ethical defense of human nature as body and soul, regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees, will be for all a touchstone for debate and discussion for years to come.

Spiritual Crisis

Spiritual Crisis
Author: J Lebron Mcbride
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2014-02-25
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1317791207

It’s no revelation that in today’s world many people suffer from some form of spiritual crisis. But, fortunately, there is hope. In Spiritual Crisis: Surviving Trauma to the Soul, you’ll discover how you can reverse the impact of spiritual crisis and apply healing balm to the traumatized soul. A comprehensive, real-life approach to spiritual care, it gives you the understanding necessary to put a lid on the daily chaos that seeks to destroy those whose lives have been shattered by tragedy, terror, and disillusionment.Written from the perspective of a compassionate professional who has navigated the dark and turbulent waters of his own spiritual crises, Spiritual Crisis represents a loving cross-section of aid from the fields of pastoral theology, psychology, and health care. Christians and non-Christians alike will benefit from its frank approach to aiding troubled souls through the tough times of belief transition, loss of faith, and potentially damaging extremes in living and thinking. Specifically, you’ll read about: understanding the effects and roots of spiritual crisis and trauma coping with loss counteracting disillusionment with the church negotiating belief transitions dealing with religious burnout intervening in denominational identity crisesOftentimes, it’s hard to know what will make a loved one survive or succumb to the impact of seemingly insurmountable personal emergencies. However, this book is a “call to care” that will enable you to help others turn back the tide of debilitating hardship in their lives and restore the tempering unity of mind and body. Whether you’re a beginning pastoral counselor, a marriage and family therapist, or friend of a troubled loved one, Spiritual Crisis will show you and those you work with how to turn crisis into care.

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Author: Ruth Haley Barton
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830874178

In this expanded edition of her spiritual formation classic, Ruth Haley Barton invites us to an honest exploration of what happens when spiritual leaders lose track of their souls. Weaving together contemporary illustrations with penetrating insight from the life of Moses, Barton explores topics such as facing the loneliness of leadership, leading from your authentic self, reenvisioning the promised land and more.

The Dark Night of the Soul

The Dark Night of the Soul
Author: Fiona Robertson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2018-09
Genre: Self-actualization (Psychology)
ISBN: 9781916468603

In this profound and intelligent book, Fiona Robertson acts as companion and guide through the dark night of the soul or spiritual emergency. Capturing the essence of the dark night journey with compassion and clarity, she has created an evocative, inspiring work to give succour to all those who are touched by the dark night.

COVID-Proof Your Soul

COVID-Proof Your Soul
Author: Marjorie Duterte
Publisher: Shepherds Voice Publications, Inc.
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2020-06-05
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9710072463

Things were going their normal route until baaam—you hit a crisis! Suddenly, you can’t stop your head from going down a spiral of negative thoughts and your heart gets broken into a million pieces. A crisis, whether global or personal, can stir all sorts of emotions within you and your loved ones—from fear, anxiety, worry, loneliness, stress to anger, depression, lethargy, and even envy. How do you cope with all these negative thoughts and feelings when you find yourself walking through the valley of death, heartache, and uncertainty? This book gives you spiritual and practical remedies to help you survive any crisis and helps you deal with all the negative feelings and old wounds they stir up within you. Specifically, this book will help you: -Learn the secret to keeping a healthy mind - Know what your feelings are telling you - Overcome your fear, worry, and anxiety - Deal with anger, sadness, and loneliness - Manage your stress - Find healing and freedom from soul wounds - Know the perfect cure for boredom and lethargy - Learn the best way to defeat envy and reclaim your self-worth - Cope with depression and grief - Find joy in difficult times This book is for you or someone you know. Download this book for them today. May you find healing and hope in these pages.

Crisis of the Soul

Crisis of the Soul
Author: Robert Greger
Publisher: Crisis of the Soul R Greger
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2009-02-23
Genre:
ISBN: 0557050723

Christian Lee is caught between the desires of the flesh and the desires of eternity. Follow him as he suffers his "Crisis of the Soul" that nearly tears his faith apart and throws him into the eternal abyss of alienation from God. He begins to question his own sanity as "strange things" begin to happen to him. Soon, these "strange things" become more frequent and terrifying as he enters the "Valley of Decision." Adderville's church is the ruling force that thrives worldwide. It's traditions, rituals, and dogmas have encompassed all nations for the past two-thousand years. It's subtle deceptions continue to wreck havoc on the unsuspecting, blinded mass. The deception started in a Garden in the Middle East millennia ago and it continues to spread its wicked influence world-wide. This book will make you re-think your convictions and beliefs! Written with much symbolism, metaphors, and figurative language, this tale can be interpreted on many different levels. Read it with an open mind.

Crisis of the Soul

Crisis of the Soul
Author: Robert Greger
Publisher:
Total Pages: 514
Release: 2009-02-22
Genre:
ISBN: 9780557051045

Christian Lee is caught between the desires of the flesh and the desires of eternity. Follow him as he suffers his "Crisis of the Soul" that nearly tears his faith apart and throws him into the eternal abyss of alienation from God. He begins to question his own sanity as "strange things" begin to happen to him. Soon, these "strange things" become more frequent and terrifying as he enters the "Valley of Decision." Adderville's church is the ruling force that thrives worldwide. It's traditions, rituals, and dogmas have encompassed all nations for the past two-thousand years. It's subtle deceptions continue to wreck havoc on the unsuspecting, blinded mass. The deception started in a Garden in the Middle East millennia ago and it continues to spread its wicked influence world-wide. This book will make you re-think your convictions and beliefs! Written with much symbolism, metaphors, and figurative language, this tale can be interpreted on many different levels. Read it with an open mind.

The Comfort Crisis

The Comfort Crisis
Author: Michael Easter
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2021-05-11
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0593138775

“If you’ve been looking for something different to level up your health, fitness, and personal growth, this is it.”—Melissa Urban, Whole30 CEO and New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Boundaries “Michael Easter’s genius is that he puts data around the edges of what we intuitively believe. His work has inspired many to change their lives for the better.”—Dr. Peter Attia, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlive Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the wild—from the author of Scarcity Brain, coming in September! In many ways, we’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort. Easter’s journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA’s top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist who’s found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding thirty-three-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more. Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourself.