Spiritual Heritage

A guide for raising children to be Christ-following adults and parents With three adult children, eleven grandkids, and over forty-five years in Christian education, Glen and Ellen Schuknecht are asked a lot of parenting questions. But the most common question is always "How do I raise my kids to love God and love family--even after they've left my nest?" The truth is that all the rules in the world will do nothing if parents don't reach their kids' hearts. Through compelling, insightful stories from parents and grandparents who've been in the trenches, the Schuknechts demonstrate why that heart-level connection is so crucial in building long-lasting, connected relationships with a foundation of Christ. These stories are intertwined with ideas, tips, and biblical truths any parent can engage with, including a parent-coaching questionnaire to help readers build a more connected parenting style. The authors' fresh approach empowers parents to find their own vision for their families, tailor-made to their children and their circumstances. There's no magic formula here--just truth, grace, and hope instead of to-do lists. Glen and Ellen come alongside fellow parents and grandparents to help them find the ideas they crave, the hope they need, and the grace they must have to raise passionate and God-connected future generations.

... to a life of happiness, peace, and hope. Travel with author Julie Wilson to the day when the Samaritan woman, burdened by a life of disappointment, went wearily to Jacob's well to draw water ... and there met Jesus. Get ready to be amazed and enlightened as Wilson uncovers layer upon layer of meaning in this seemingly simple story to reveal God's message to women through all time. Using this parable as a starting point, Wilson takes women -- for her focus in this study is the healing and restoration of women -- on a passionate and daring journey through the Old and New Testaments. Along the way, you will meet other men and women of the Bible and, through them, discover the spiritual heritage that is yours to claim today. Restoring Your Spiritual Heritage contains twelve lessons for personal or group study. Everything you need is here, including further reading, discussion, and reflection prompts. It is the third book in as many years by this prolific author and gifted teacher, whose "Gen-X" worldview and unswerving faith have guided many from darkness into light. Book jacket.

This book, first published in 1962, is an analysis of the history of the philosophy of a country that has never distinguished philosophy from religion. Indian philosophy is not merely metaphysical speculation, but has its foundation in immediate perception. This insistence upon immediate perception rather than abstract reasoning is what distinguishes the Indian philosophy of religion from philosophy as Western nations know it.

Your spiritual heritage is your freedom. Discovering who you are and why you are here will enable you to become the divine spiritual being that you are. It will allow you to connect with your higher self and become a perfect channel for love and light. There are many of us who want to know the truth and who dream of changing the reality around them with love and compassion, teaching, healing, and guiding all those who desire the light and love that brings self-realization and freedom. The light is the truth, and love is the unconditional essence given to us by our creator and connecting us all as one. The intention is to plant a seed of love and light that you can then nurture into realization and find your own unique way of expressing and experiencing the creator within. Through your spiritual heritage, you can begin to remember who and what you are.

This book is an English translation of 565 songs of one of the greatest musician-saints, Tyagaraja. The text of the compositions is in Sanskrit. The translator of these songs, C. Ramanujachariar, wanted to take the lyrics embodying the trials and yearnings, the religious fervour and devotional experiences of Tyagaraja beyond southern India. The scheme of classification of the songs are given in two charts. The index of the songs is given in Sanskrit and English. Its preface and introductory thesis (two thirds of the book) is authored by V. Raghavan. S. Radhakrishnan, who was then the vice-president of India, has written the foreword. Ramanujachariar was an administrator, actor, musician and primarily a spiritual seeker. He was well known as the Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission Students Home, Chennai. V. Raghavan was a Sanskrit scholar and musicologist. A recipient of the Padma Bhushan, he has authored over 120 books. The book is a treat to English-knowing readers who wish to familiarise themselves with the immortal songs of Tyagaraja which present lofty truths in simple and appealing language. For students of Carnatic Music, it can be a reference book.

From the spiritual traditions of the first peoples and the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Mesoamerica, to the beliefs and practices of today’s world faiths, this illustrated and accessible introduction to the world’s religions reveals the rich tapestry of religious life around the world and down the ages, humanity’s spiritual heritage.

Forges innovative connections between monastic archaeology and heritage studies, revealing new perspectives on sacred heritage, identity, medieval healing, magic and memory. This title is available as Open Access.