Facing Trials: Thoughts For Meditation

Facing Trials: Thoughts For Meditation

Author: Cheryl Zelenka

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1490807403

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We must all weather the winds of adversity. God warns His children that they will have trouble and hardships in life (Jn. 16:33 NIV). The fruit birthed out of personal trials enable us to comfort others with the comfort we ourselves have been given through Christ. Facing Trials: Thoughts For Meditation is a devotional full of hope, encouragement, and instruction. There are two thought provoking devotions for each of the twenty selected topics. Every meditation has a scriptural foundation with plenty of ideas for personal contemplation and reflection. Cheryl Zelenka knows what it is to walk through the "Valley of the Shadow of Death," and live to ascend the mountaintop of God. Her undiagnosed brain tumor caused clinical depression for nearly ten years. Ms. Zelenka challenges each believer to change their negative view of trials and consider them as blessings. It is through trials that we deepen our relationship and dependence on God. No journey in life is without seasons of tears and sorrow, but the "Son" shines in the valley as well as in the desert and mountaintop. With each new trial we experience, our personal Tree of Life buds, flowers, and bears fruit.


Passage Meditation

Passage Meditation

Author: Eknath Easwaran

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-09

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1458778606

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Pioneered by spiritual master Eknath Easwaran, passage meditation consists of memorizing an inspirational spiritual passage and then sending it deep into consciousness through slow, sustained attention. It keeps meditation fresh and varied because readers can select the passages - from one tradition or many - that embody their chosen ideals. Many readers also enjoy the passages for their poetic and intellectual appeal. This form of meditation offers all the richness and depth of traditional wisdom, together with a practical method for bringing that wisdom into daily life. The book situates passage meditation as part of Easwaran's eight-point program that, based on traditional spiritual practices but adjusted for modern lifestyles, shows readers how to stay calm and focused at work and home. This edition includes a new preface of previously unpublished material by Easwaran and an epilogue that explains the story behind the book and invites new readers to join the author on this adventure in the ''world within.''


More of God

More of God

Author: Betsy de Cruz

Publisher:

Published: 2019-02-26

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9781793881106

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This book will help you make small steps towards God and experience more of His power and presence. Many of us long to experience more of God in our daily lives, yet we're too distracted by a busy schedule, our own anxious thoughts, and even social media to hear His voice. We can't slow down long enough to receive what God wants to give us.Betsy de Cruz has learned that opening small windows to invite God in can make a big difference in our day. In More of God, Betsy invites us to a fresh sense of God's presence as we rediscover:*How spending 20 minutes with God leads to more peace and joy all day*Ways to conquer distraction and grow our prayer lives*Simple solutions to help us hear God's voice as we read Scripture*Creative ideas for making quiet time a delight instead of a duty*Hope and help when life gets too hard to have a quiet time"Betsy writes with an engaging blend of personality, humor, spiritual depth, and practical help for equipping women to draw closer to God."--Ginger Harrington, author of Holy in the Moment: Simple Ways to Love God and Enjoy Your Life.


Transforming Your Thought Life

Transforming Your Thought Life

Author: Sarah Geringer

Publisher: ACU Press

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1684269660

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Your Mind Is Under Attack. Thousands of thoughts fly through our minds every day, many of them negative. And Satan knows how susceptible we are to these negative thoughts that leave us frustrated and feeling defeated. However, the time-honored practice of Christian meditation can help us find victory in these spiritual battles. Transforming Your Thought Life offers guided meditations and personal examples that will help you train your mind to stay grounded in God’s Word. Each chapter examines a particular kind of negative thought pattern and provides key Bible verses and prayers for standing strong against it. Day by day, as you hide God’s Word in your heart and mind, you will move closer to the heart and mind of God.


Facing Life's Challenges

Facing Life's Challenges

Author: Amy Dean

Publisher: Hay House, Inc

Published: 1995-10-01

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 1401933416

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Amy E. Dean, bestselling author of Night Light and Pleasant Dreams, tells us in Facing Life's Challenges--Daily Meditations for Overcoming Depression, Grief and "The Blues," that there are healthy responses to emotional pain, as well as destructive responses. She says, "Give yourself permission to feel and express those feelings when handling a loss, or major disappointment, in life. Doing so can lead to healing and long-term recovery." Facing Life's Challenges is designed to assist readers experiencing depression, who are going through a grieving process or just generally having a hard time. Each of the 366 daily meditations in this book suggests a simple "mental conditioning exercise" that can help muster an optimistic attitude even when things are most chaotic. Facing Life's Challenges can help you gradually minimize your emotional lows, and maximize your self-empowering highs.


Minding the Bedside

Minding the Bedside

Author: Jerome Stone

Publisher: Langdon st Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9781936782468

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The guided path to more focused and compassionate caregiving!


Overcomer

Overcomer

Author: Dr. David Jeremiah

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2018-10-02

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0718083202

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A New York Times bestseller! Do you want to live a life of unstoppable strength, unmovable faith, and unbelievable power in the face of every challenge? Learn how to become an Overcomer—starting right now. We live in a time of deep uncertainty, and yet the Bible promises that we were created to enjoy lives of freedom, even in times when the world around us seems filled with darkness. You were not made to live in disappointment, disillusionment, and defeat, and God has given you the tools to live a life defined not by your trials, but by your victories. In Overcomer, beloved Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah offers his insights on one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible: the apostle Paul’s admonition to the Ephesians to take up the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). With his signature depth, wisdom, and compassion, Dr. Jeremiah explores the powerful relevance of spiritual armor as a critical tool each day as we confront the specific challenges in our lives and of our time. Overcomer contains: Examples of how the people of God have overcome their enemies in the past Inspiring stories of victorious Christian living today Specific strategies you can practice armoring yourself in God’s strength In Christ, believers have everything necessary to live a victorious, overcoming life. If you’ve had enough of living in defeat, it’s time to find renewed strength and claim the promises of God’s Word to overcome life’s greatest threats.


Transforming Your Thought Life for Teens

Transforming Your Thought Life for Teens

Author: Sarah Geringer

Publisher: ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers

Published: 2021

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781684262212

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Satan knows that negative thoughts are the easiest way to tear a person down. It doesn't take many words to feel frustrated and defeated. To fight back, today's teens need strong minds, and the time-honored practice of Christian meditation can help them find victory in these spiritual battles. Transforming Your Thought Life for Teens offers simple, guided meditations that can help your teen train their mind to stay grounded in God's Word. Each chapter examines a particular kind of negative thought pattern and provides key Bible verses and prayers for standing strong against it. Day by day, as your teen hides God's Word in their heart and mind, they will move closer to the heart and mind of God.


Walking Meditation - Overcoming Challenges in Walking Meditation

Walking Meditation - Overcoming Challenges in Walking Meditation

Author: Amelie Novak

Publisher: via tolino media

Published: 2024-08-07

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 3759236774

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Overcoming Challenges in Walking Meditation - Introduction to Overcoming Challenges in Walking Meditation Walking meditation, a practice that harmonizes movement with mindfulness, can present several challenges. This module aims to address common obstacles and offer effective strategies for overcoming them, thereby enhancing your meditative experience. - Identifying Physical Discomforts Physical discomforts such as foot pain, muscle stiffness, or general fatigue can hinder the walking meditation process. This lesson helps you recognize these discomforts and understand their origins, laying the groundwork for effective management. - Techniques for Managing Physical Discomforts Building on the previous lesson, this segment introduces practical techniques to alleviate physical discomfort. These include proper footwear selection, pacing adjustments, and incorporating stretching exercises before and after your meditation walks. - Dealing with Mental Distractions Mental distractions are a common challenge in walking meditation. This lesson explores the nature of these distractions, from intrusive thoughts to external stimuli, and offers methods for acknowledging and gently redirecting your focus back to the present moment. - Strategies for Mental Focus and Clarity To deepen your practice, this lesson provides strategies for enhancing mental focus and clarity. Techniques such as mindful breathing, visualization, and mantra repetition are discussed to help maintain a steady and concentrated meditative state. - Overcoming Emotional Blockages Emotional blockages can surface during walking meditation, hindering progress. This lesson addresses how to identify and work through these emotional barriers, utilizing mindfulness techniques to process and release pent-up emotions constructively. - Cultivating Patience and Persistence Walking meditation requires patience and persistence. This lesson offers insights into developing these qualities, emphasizing the importance of consistency and self-compassion in overcoming setbacks and continuing your practice with resilience. - Adapting to Different Environments Environmental factors such as weather, terrain, and noise can impact walking meditation. This lesson provides strategies for adapting to various environments, ensuring that you can maintain your practice regardless of external conditions. .... This book is made by AI - ChatGPT


Radical Compassion

Radical Compassion

Author: Tara Brach

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2019-12-31

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0525522824

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One of the most beloved and trusted mindfulness teachers in America offers a lifeline for difficult times: the RAIN meditation, which awakens our courage and heart Tara Brach is an in-the-trenches teacher whose work counters today's ever-increasing onslaught of news, conflict, demands, and anxieties--stresses that leave us rushing around on auto-pilot and cut off from the presence and creativity that give our lives meaning. In this heartfelt and deeply practical book, she offers an antidote: an easy-to-learn four-step meditation that quickly loosens the grip of difficult emotions and limiting beliefs. Each step in the meditation practice (Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture) is brought to life by memorable stories shared by Tara and her students as they deal with feelings of overwhelm, loss, and self-aversion, with painful relationships, and past trauma--and as they discover step-by-step the sources of love, forgiveness, compassion, and deep wisdom alive within all of us.