Seeking The Divine Presence

Theology should be at home both in the academy and in the church. This book takes such dual affiliation seriously and lets the two different contexts illuminate each other. It explores how we should understand theology within the context of the current debate on theory of science and discusses the methodological implications of belief in God as Creator and in the incarnation. The first part of the book concludes by examining the consequences of theology’s dual affiliation for the self-understanding of believers in general and theologians in particular. The second part deals with four different sources of theological knowledge and their relation to each other: the Bible, the history of the church, experience, and reason. Among the central issues are the status of the Bible in contemporary theology, the unity of the church, and the relationship between theology and the natural sciences. The central question is: where do we experience divine presence?

In "The Divine Presence: How to Feel the Presence of God in Your Life," embark on a remarkable journey of faith and spiritual exploration. This illuminating book offers a deep dive into the profound quest to connect with the divine in the midst of our everyday lives. Whether you are seeking a stronger spiritual connection, a sense of inner peace, or a guiding light in times of challenge, this book will inspire and guide you. It delves into the core of spirituality, examining the nature of God, the power of belief, and the practices that foster a sense of divine presence. Through personal stories, practical guidance, and reflections on the mysterious and awe-inspiring aspects of faith, you will discover the transformative potential of living in God's presence. This book isn't confined to one religious tradition; it embraces the universal aspects of spirituality that resonate with people from all walks of life. With chapters that explore prayer, meditation, sacred spaces, scriptures, the role of community, mindfulness, acts of kindness and service, gratitude, and much more, it provides a comprehensive roadmap to deepen your spiritual journey. "The Divine Presence" encourages you to seek ongoing spiritual growth and exploration. It reminds you that your journey doesn't end with the final page; it's just the beginning of a lifelong quest for spiritual connection, understanding, and transformation. No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, this book is a source of inspiration, guidance, and solace. It invites you to embrace the mystery of divine presence, to be open to the inexplicable, and to be in awe of the divine that surrounds you. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "The Divine Presence," may you find inner peace, purpose, resilience, and a profound sense of connection with God. This book is your companion on the path to feeling the presence of the divine in your life, reminding you that the transformative power of spirituality is always within your reach.

The Practice of the Presence of God is a spiritual classic written by Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century Carmelite monk. This small but impactful work is a compilation of letters and conversations attributed to Brother Lawrence, offering profound insights into cultivating a continuous awareness of the presence of God in everyday life.

This unique compendium could not have come at a better time than now, when many parts of the world are struggling to resolve their stability and security issues in an avalanche of crisis and violence that is rooted in the absence of divine presence. Each chapter is carefully developed with spiritual-based experiences in Gods own vineyard. Chapter after chapter, the author seeks to help the reader to grow in intimacy with God by believing in God, seeking him, knowing God, pleasing him, and serving God. The chapters conclude with chapter seven on the blessings of divine presence, which is the ultimate goal. Following the prescription in this book would deliver every reader from fear and strengthen your spirit man in your walk with God. For if God be for us, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31) Indeed, I strongly recommend this book as complimentary literature for family retreat, students groups, Bible schools, and matured Christians desirous to sustain their walk with God and their lives with the divine presence for the fulfillment of their glorious destinies. Shalom.

"Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy" was written to provide an awakening to the abundant Mercy of God. It offers daily reflections and prayers to help deepen the day-to-day faith life of every Catholic so that you can understand the abundance of Mercy poured forth from the Heart of our Savior as it is revealed in the writings of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. "Divine Mercy in My Soul: Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska" is soon to become a classic spiritual book that everyone is encouraged to read in their lifetime. However, many find this invitation intimidating, not just because of the width of her book, but because of the depth of its message on The Divine Mercy in each of Saint Faustina’s notebook entries. This book, "Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy," was written with the hope of guiding you through Saint Faustina’s Diary and her six notebooks of reflections. It can be used on its own to help you pause and reflect on the beauty of Jesus’ messages to her, or as a companion book, as you simultaneously read Saint Faustina’s Diary. "Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy" offers 365 daily teachings, reflections and prayers based upon the pages of Saint Faustina’s Diary. The structured way to use this daily reflection book is to do just that…reflect upon one page each day. However, some may feel called to skip around a bit, read a few reflections at a time, or return to a particular reflection through which God spoke to you. Therefore, though this book was written with the intent of providing one reflection for each day of the year, the best way to use it is any way you feel called and the way that benefits your relationship with God the most. The first paragraph for each day offers this author’s insights to the words and teachings of Saint Faustina. The section of her Diary used for the day’s teaching is marked so that the reader can also read her Diary first hand so as to see the primary source that the author of this book took inspiration from for that day’s reflection. Though the primary text of the Diary is never quoted, nor are the reflections of this book exact representations of the Diary, they do provide the foundational basis for the spiritual message shared in each reflection. The second paragraph for each day offers a short reflection put more as a question to the reader. It offers the same insight in a different format so as to enter more deeply into the message of the day. Finally, each daily reflection ends with a prayer focused upon the message and reflection for that day. The reader is encouraged to pray this prayer several times. Ideally, it is prayed first thing in the morning, again during the day, and again at night as an examination on how well the daily message was received. As you seek to survive the world we live in, allow these pages to be a font of Mercy for you from God. Allow God’s Divine Mercy to penetrate your heart so that you will know the abundance of His love and be more prepared to share that love with others.

In their recent book The Silent God, Marjo Korpel and Johannes de Moor presented a provocative view on the concept of divine silence in ancient Israel. In their view, divine silence can be explained as an answer to a variety of circumstances. Additionally, they opt for the view that divine silence needs to be answered by appropriate human conduct. The essays in this volume applaud and challenge their views from different perspectives: exegetical, ancient Near Eastern, semantic, philosophical etc. Some authors hint at the view that divine silence should be construed as an indication of divine absence. Korpel and De Moor give a learned response to their critics. Contributors include: Bob Becking, Joel Burnett, Meindert Dijkstra, Walter Dietrich, Matthijs de Jong, Paul Sanders, Marcel Sarot, Anne-Mareike Wetter, Marjo Korpel and Johannes C. de Moor.

Inner Messiah, Divine Character encourages readers to deploy their imaginations in describing their lives as a confluence of narrative constructs to identify, analyze, and overcome obstacles and destructive patterns in both their personal and professional lives. The book promotes a three-point strategy to empower and to improve readers' attitudes about their personal and professional struggles. Drawing on the scholarship of Ancient Jewish mysticism and its influence on Freudian and Jungian analysis, Inner Messiah, Divine Character helps readers discover the "Be" within their "Being" to create new opportunities in the present, motivates readers to perceive "Beyond" their limitations and ordinary expectations, and encourages readers to strive for the superlative in their endeavors to achieve their "Best."