Presence and Encounter

Presence and Encounter
Author: David G. PhD Benner
Publisher: Brazos Press
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2014-09-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441221506

The most vital and significant moments in life are moments of encounter. Whether we encounter ourselves, others, or God, these moments let us know that life is meaningful. And presence is what makes encounter possible. When we are truly present, everything that has being becomes potentially present to us. In this unique resource, David Benner invites us to live with more presence so we can know the presence of God more deeply in our lives. Drawing on over thirty-five years of experience integrating psychology and spirituality, Benner examines the transformational possibilities of spiritual presence and encounter in fresh, exciting, and practical ways. He helps readers understand the personal and interpersonal dimensions of presence and encounter, revealing how they mediate Divine Presence and serve as sacraments of everyday life. His rich meditations are presented in a voice that is intelligent, compassionate, and engaging. The book includes end-of-chapter reflection exercises for individual or group use and a foreword by Richard Rohr.

Living the Call

Living the Call
Author: Michael Novak
Publisher: Encounter Books
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2011-09-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1594035873

Since 1965 the number of priests in the United States has fallen by some 30,000. But over that same time period, more than 30,000 laypeople have come into the employ of parishes and other Church institutions. Laypeople have stepped up to serve in a variety of new ministries, and they are relieving their pastors of many administrative burdens, enabling them to focus on their proper priestly duties. Lay teachers now outnumber nuns, brothers, and priests in Catholic schools by at least 19 to 1. In the history of the Church, laypeople have never been asked to do so much. William E. Simon, Jr. and Michael Novak call attention to this great shift in Living the Call. The first part of the book tells the personal stories of nine faithful laypeople now serving the Church in new and diverse ways. Simon and Novak’s insight is that more and more who work in the Church feel the need to shape their lives in a new way, matched to their different needs and adjusted to the new base of knowledge about the world with which they begin. In response to this need, the second part of Living the Call offers practical examples and reflections on a number of themes, including entering into the presence of God and learning different forms of prayer, reading that refreshes the mind and deepens the soul, and the graces of the sacraments and how being a spouse contributes to holiness.

Encounter

Encounter
Author: Ignacio Larrañaga
Publisher: Médiaspaul
Total Pages: 188
Release: 1998
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9782894201251

In the midst of various situations of life, spiritual as well as psychological, this manual is the golden way to the encounter with God from which emerges communion as the ultimate goal of our prayer.

Mornings and Evenings in His Presence

Mornings and Evenings in His Presence
Author: Bill Johnson
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2020-08-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0768454719

365 Mornings and Evenings Encountering the Powerful Presence of God! In our busy lives, it can be easy to forget to listen for Gods ever-present whisper. But if you choose to turn towards Him, a life-changing encounter is only a moment away. Pastors Bill and Beni Johnson, bestselling authors and senior leaders of the Bethel movement, deliver 365 inspiring morning and evening devotionals for every day of the year that will help you enjoy a more intimate walk with the Holy Spirit and a more victorious life empowered by the presence of God. You will learn how to: bring Heaven to earth, live a miraculous lifestyle, host the Holy Spirits presence, dream with God, experience the supernatural power of communion, renew your mind, strengthen yourself in the Lord, walk in divine health, discover the joy of intercession, and much more! In your mornings and evenings, choose to spend a moment with the Lord. One encounter in His presence can set the course of your day and change your world!

Preparing to Encounter God

Preparing to Encounter God
Author: Theodore Andoseh
Publisher: ZTF Books Online
Total Pages: 273
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This compilation offers a unique perspective on encounters with God, both on an individual and collective level, as exemplified by the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the people of Israel. By delving into their personal journeys, we uncover the distinct facets of God's identity as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We explore direct and indirect forms of collective encounters by studying God's interactions with Israel. Our quest to understand what it means to experience God's tangible presence led us to Scripture. We wanted to know if such profound encounters were documented how individuals and communities prepared to meet and experience God, and what ensued thereafter. This daily journey unfolds during the 11th session of our annual 40-day Praise, Prayer, and Fasting Crusade. It captures the essence of our fervent prayers for a tangible encounter with the Almighty during the Third World Convention of Christian Missionary Fellowship International. As you immerse yourself in this life-changing moment, may the Lord abundantly bless your experience, leading you to relive a profound encounter with the Lord.

Encounter

Encounter
Author: Shawn Bolz
Publisher: Charisma Media
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2022
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1636410553

One of the greatest spiritual battles right now is over perspective--the way you see possibilities, limitations, and what God is doing. This book will help you encounter God in such a way that you are able to walk in His original design for you, which is to not only commune with Him through conversation but to be aligned with His mind. When you share His thoughts and perceptions, you will be able to live the abundant, supernatural, super-empowered life God desires for you. Humans are unique in that we were not just made in the image of God; we reflect His very nature. If we understood our spiritual, neurological, psychological, and even physical connection to God, we could bring solutions to every problem humanity faces--and many would be practical, even scientific, solutions. In this book, Shawn Bolz shares a series of rich, divine encounters that have defined his spiritual perspective so others can be released into new ways of thinking and experience an expansion of their spiritual intelligence. To walk with God, you need to know not only His heart but also His mind. As believers, we were designed to commune with God, sharing not only conversation with Him but also His thoughts and perceptions--to know His mind through His Spirit. When Adam and Eve walked with God in the cool of the day, they didn't always need the verbal communication that so limits humanity today. They had inner communication from their connectedness. This is the kind of connectedness Solomon, Joseph, Daniel, Esther, and the apostle Paul experienced, and this is what God wants to restore to His people today. This book will help readers gain a fresh vision of their faith so they can walk out their spirituality exactly as God intended and take their place in the coming move of God.

The Gift of Being Yourself

The Gift of Being Yourself
Author: David G. Benner
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2015-09-24
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830899456

In the expanded edition of this profound exploration of Christian identity, David G. Benner illuminates the spirituality of self-discovery. He exposes the false selves that you may hide behind and calls you to discover the true self that emerges from your uniqueness in Christ. Deepen your experience of God through discovering the gift of being yourself.

Spirituality

Spirituality
Author: Carl McColman
Publisher: North Star Publications (MA)
Total Pages: 258
Release: 1997-04
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781880823163

"A visionary, nondogmatic exploration of spirituality. Topics covered include: wonder, serendipity, and other spiritual qualities; what prayer is, and why it's important; the earthy dimension of spirituality; finding the Divine in other people; why we turn to nature for spiritual sustenance; the characteristics of a mature spirituality."--Page 4 of cover