90 Minutes in Heaven

On the way home from a conference, Don Piper's car was crushed by a semi that crossed into his lane. Medical personnel said he died instantly. While his body lay lifeless inside the ruins of his car, Piper experienced the glories of heaven, awed by its beauty and music. Ninety minutes after the wreck, while a minister prayed for him, Piper miraculously returned to life on earth with only the memory of inexpressible heavenly bliss. His faith in God was severely tested as he faced an uncertain and grueling recovery. Now he shares his life-changing story with you. 90 Minutes in Heaven offers a glimpse into a very real dimension of God's reality. It encourages those recovering from serious injuries and those dealing with the loss of a loved one. The experience dramatically changed Piper's life, and it will change yours too.

Authenticity - Clearing the Junk

Do you find yourself overwhelmed by junk? Is your house full of stuff you don't know what to do with? Do you eat too much unhealthy food? Are you involved in destructive relationships? Do you find yourself surrounded by trivialities or engaged in meaningless conversation? Do you feel there's little of value in your life? If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," then you need to read On Junk. Clearly and compassionately, Ven. Yifa explores junk in all its ramifications: junk food, junk stuff, junk relationships, junk communication, and junk thoughts and feelings. She shows how our obsession with materialism, convenience, and the fast-paced nature of our society is diminishing our ability to connect wholeheartedly with others and making it harder for us to lead authentic lives. Through consciously separating out what is junk from what is genuine, she says, and through practicing right-mindedness, we can gain equanimity, clarity of purpose, true friendship, and the ultimate realization of our Buddha-nature.

NIV Holy Bible

The NIV Holy Bible has been the best selling Bible translation for years. Now it will become a key resource for eBook available in the popular Microsoft Reader format. Not only can the NIV Holy Bible be read just like other eBook, it can also be used as a reference source to look up a Bible verse referred to in any other eBook. This version of the NIV in Microsoft Reader format includes additional functionality which allows a user to be reading another title, hover over a Book-Chapter-Verse reference and see the actual verse pop-up as a Dictionary entry.

A New Earth

Humanity now, perhaps more than in any previous time, has an opportunity to create a new, saner, more loving world. This will involve a radical inner leap from the current egoic consciousness to an entirely new one. In very practical terms, Tolle leads readers into this new consciousness to learn to live and breathe freely.

Tao Te Ching

"He who knows the Tao does not speak about it. He who is ever ready to speak about it, does not know it." So speaks the 2,500 year old Tao Te Ching, referring to the ineffable Tao, that which "...envelops, surrounds, and flows through all things." This work, which has survived the rise and fall of dynasties and civilizations, was written by the sage Lao Tse (604-531 BCE), the founder of Taoism. By turns lyrical, mystical, and uplifting, the Tao Te Ching gently guides seekers to enlightenment. Rooted in the natural world, the straightforward analogies and aphorisms circle around the heart of Chinese religious life, and the lives of all Taoists. This New Albion Press edition also includes footnotes and commentary from the translator. It can be annotated, searched, and highlighted by the reader.

Zen and the Art of Anything

"If shelf and cerebral space allowed for only one book on personal spirituality, self-knowledge, or improvement, it could easily be Dr. Hal French's Zen and the Art of Anything." ¯The Star Reporter, Columbia, S.C.THIS IS NOT JUST A BOOK ABOUT ZEN. THIS IS ZEN!Simply put, Zen is mindfulness¯extracting the most from a given moment.You are invited, through this book, to understand ZenAs something that is not exotic or difficult to attain.Rather, Zen is basic and available to anyone wishing to have a more fulfilling life. Think of everyday activities: breathing and speaking, waking and sleeping, Moving and staying, eating and drinking, working and playing, caring and loving. If we are truly mindful in our daily living, thereby practicing Zen, We can elevate the most fundamental activity to an art form. Through Dr. Hal French's charming, mindful writing,You can actually find the key to a more authentic and meaningful life.The simple act of reading his thoughts and works, Filled with so many elegant and artful insights, enables Zen.AN ENABLING BOOK MUST ALSO ENOBLE. AND SO THIS DOES. "[Zen and the Art of Anything] teaches¯in just the way [Hal French] speaks, kindly, lovingly, humorously¯chapter by chapter, how to breathe and speak, wake and sleep, move and stay, eat and drink, play and work, care and love, thrive and survive... There is a charmingly homey and homely feel to the way Dr. French does this."¯The State, Columbia, SCFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology's New Vision of Ancient Israel and Origin of Sacred Texts

Is the Bible true? For the last hundred and fifty years a war has been waged over the historical reliability of the Hebrew scriptures. Recent dramatic discoveries of biblical archaeology have cast serious doubt on the familiar account of ancient Israel and the origins of the Judeo-Christian tradition. Though the Bible credits Abraham as the first human to realize there is only one God, we now know that there is no evidence for monotheism for many centuries after the reported time of Abraham. Nor is there any archaeological evidence for the Exodus, for Joshua's conquest of Canaan, or for the vast "united monarchy" of David and Solomon. In The Bible Unearthed two leading scholars, an archaeologist and a historian, combine an exhilarating tour of the field of biblical archaeology with a fascinating explanation of how and why the Bible's historical saga differs so dramatically from the archaeological finds. They explain what the Bible says about ancient Israel and show how it diverges sharply from archaeological reality. They then offer a dramatic new version of the history of ancient Israel, bringing archaeological evidence to bear on the question of when, where, and why the Bible was first written. What do we know about the time of the ancient patriarchs? When did monotheism first arise? When and where did the first Israelites appear? How did the people of Israel first come to occupy the Promised Land? How extensive was David and Solomon's kingdom? When and why did Jerusalem become the capital of ancient Israel? All of these questions have new answers. As to why the answers are so new, Finkelstein and Silberman draw on evidence from decades of archaeological work and dozens of digs in Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria, to explain that the key early books of the Bible were first codified in the seventh century BCE, hundreds of years after the core events of the lives of the patriarchs, the Exodus from Egypt, and the conquest of Canaan were said to have taken place. Yet the ultimate message of The Bible Unearthed is not just a correction of the record. Instead, it is a unique and fascinating explanation of the origins of the Bible. The Bible's newly identified authors, threatened with political crisis and the intimidation of nearby empires, crafted a brilliant document, a set of stories and teachings that would eventually appeal to the faithful beyond the boundaries of any particular kingdom. The Bible Unearthed will forever change how you think about the world's greatest book.

Becoming a Contagious Christian

Evangelism doesn't have to be frustrating or intimidating.

The Purpose-Driven Life

Rick Warren helps readers to discover, develop, and fulfill God's purpose for their lives.

Battlefield of the Mind

A WAR IS RAGING. YOUR MIND IS THE BATTLEFIELD. Worry, doubt, confusion, depression, anger, and feelings of condemnation, all these are attacks on the mind. If you suffer from negative thoughts, take heart! Joyce Meyer has helped millions win these all-important battles-and she can help you, too. In her most popular bestseller ever, the beloved author and minister shows you how to change your life by changing your mind. She teaches you how to deal with thousands of thoughts you have every day and focus your mind to think the way God thinks. And she shares the trials, tragedies, and ultimate victories from her own marriage, family, and ministry that led her to wondrous, life-transforming truth-and reveals her thoughts and feelings every step of the way.