While secularized cultures of the West have a great deal of difficulty dealing with the spiritual as a real, non-imaginary dimension of life, most of the world's peoples do not. Having worked and studied among peoples of several non-Western societies, Marguerite Kraft is convinced that coming to terms with spiritual power presents one of the greatest challenges for all those who work among non-Westerners in pastoral or mission situations. 'Understanding Spiritual Power' addresses the dynamics of the felt need for spiritual power in relation to a people's assumptions, values, and commitments, in order to provide a foundation for meaningful Christian witness in power-oriented societies. The Western Church, Kraft argues, under pressure from modern rationalism, has largely lost awareness of God's power and position vis-a-vis the spiritual realm so important in other societies. (Indeed, this loss of power could be one reason for the interest in Eastern and New Age philosophies on the part of Westerners disillusioned with the modern worldview.) Having worked among the Kamwe in Nigeria, the Thai in Asia, and the Navajo in North America, Kraft focuses on specific ways in which people in these three societies view reality and suggests how the gospel can be articulated in forms they can understand. 'Understanding Spiritual Power' offers a theological as well as a practical perspective on spiritual power. By exploring living societies, providing examples and case studies, and offering specific strategies, this book makes a powerful case for rethinking and recasting traditional missiological methods. At the same time, it helps Western Christians with ears to hear question whether they might not learn as much from those with whom they work as they seek to teach.

An insightful, informative and definitive work that projects spirituality in a new light and reveals how it can transform us and bring peace and happiness all around. In this compact volume, Gian Kumar, a thinker by nature, provides a comprehensive overview of the seemingly mysterious, yet accessible, world of spirituality. Those seriously seeking to understand spirituality and its myriad aspects will find answers to questions they have been pondering over for years, such as: · Is God only in the mind? · Is reality the same for all of us? · How do we go beyond the limitations of the body and the mind to attain a higher plane of consciousness and awareness? · What is self-realization? · What kind of entity is the soul? The author defines spiritual power as ‘that inner awareness and the capability to awaken our mind from the ignorance that we are not solely body and mind, but something more’. He goes to explain in detail that ‘something more’. The author contends that acquiring spiritual bliss may not be within everybody’s reach, but those who are keen and sincere can achieve this objective by delving deep into their inner selves to find out their shortcomings and how to overcome them so that they can lead complete and wholesome lives.

When you engage in a spiritual quest it can weaken your power and make you vulnerable - that's called the space junkie syndrome - You lose touch with reality - The tactics I cover in this book are aimed at giving you back the control seat so that you don't lose yourself - These are power ideas and strategies to stay on track with your life and destiny line - A must read for anyone who engages in a spiritual quest

Are times hard for you right now? Have you landed in a depressive state that you just cannot seem to be able to dig your way out of? Does it feel like things in your life are headed for a death spin and you do not know how to hold everything together anymore? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may want to seriously consider finding a higher power to help guide you through your rough times. Spirituality and higher powers can be very beneficial for many types of people. Those who connect with their higher power receive support from a power much greater than any human could ever produce. That is why connecting with a higher power is so effective and van help you change many things in your life. A lot of people are unaware of the fact that connecting to a higher power does not mean that you have to go out and devote yourself to a specific religion. In fact, one of the best things about finding a higher power is the fact that you get to choose who or what your higher power is. Chances are that you are interested in connecting with a higher power. If you are unsure of how to do this continue reading this book as the following chapters will go over the importance of connecting with a higher power, the benefits it will bring into your life, and ways in which you can connect with your higher power. Let Us Know What You Think!

A fascinating look at what will increase spiritual power in your life and ministry. In 48 Laws of Spiritual Power, best-selling author Frank Viola lays out the unchanging principles of tapping into God's power and releasing it to serve others. These laws are based on over thirty years of ministry experience--trench-tested in Frank's life and the lives of others who have spent decades in ministry. Though these laws may seem counterintuitive and uncommon, they will equip you to look for God's power in your ministry. In short, digestible chapters packed with secrets of effective and impactful ministry, 48 Laws of Spiritual Power will equip you with what you need for your ministry to thrive. With straight-to-the-point insights, the book provides a unique perspective on God's work and practical tools for overcoming the inevitable hardships that are part of any ministry. 48 Laws of Spiritual Power will: Help you access God's power in your personal life and release it in the lives of others Introduce you to uncommon wisdom that is rarely talked about in seminary or Bible college Give you a fresh look at how to transform your ministry with the power God is ready to grant you The key to effective ministry is God's power.

Dear Reader, Discovering Your Sexual/Spiritual Power is a self-help book or, as I like to think of it, a treasure map. It is also a novella. The novella takes you into the private and passionate world of colleagues Lilith Swan and Grant Davis as they engage in an unadulterated, extra-marital affair. Lilith discovers her sexual/spiritual power through this affair and she will guide you in discovering yours. The treasure map or, self-help part of the book, takes you into your own private world of self-discovery. Self-discovery is like having an affair with yourself and having an affair with yourself is like going on an odyssey, an adventure to mysterious and exotic lands where you hunt for treasures. This book is your treasure map and the exercises at the end of each chapter serve as X's marking the spots where your treasures are to be found. Finding your treasure, you will return from your odyssey to discover that your home is a place of new and endless posibililtes. I wish you courage on your journey, Sue Mize Author

Everyone is controlled by something. Who is controlling your life, you, the devil, or the Holy Spirit? The Bible says we are controlled by the Holy Spirit. But how can someone know who is in control? Our flesh will always manipulate, make demands, and pressure us to fulfill its desires. The Holy Spirit is always gentle, meek, and humble. He will lead and guide us in a still small voice. By contrast, the devil's voice is sharp, hard, and pressing. The Holy Spirit will always lead us into all truth and bring clarity and understanding to our minds. Satan has only one purpose: to lie, deceive and confuse us. In THE SECRETS OF SPIRITUAL POWER, Joyce Meyer shows you how to obey the Holy Spirit. And by doing this you will experience spiritual power as well as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control.

This book details how John G. Lake obtained the spiritual power for healing he had, and shows the readers how they can obtain some measure of that same spiritual power. It follows the spiritual journey that Lake took, and lays out in 10 chapters the steps that the reader must also take to receive the same type of power. The ten steps are: Be Desperately Hungry, Be Fully Convinced, Be Dedicated and SingleMinded, Be Filled with the Word of God, Be Patient and Steadfast, Be Full of Faith, the Holy Spirit, and Power, Be Righteous and Holy, Be Bold and Courageous, Be Unafraid to Fail, Be Determined to Succeed. The author states that any reader who takes the same spiritual journey Lake did will begin to successfully minister healing to the sick.

A practical guide to creating plant extracts, essences, and complexes for use in Druidic sex magic rituals • Explores the identification, harvesting, and magical properties of more than 70 flowers and trees • Details the careful and meticulous spagyric preparation of plant extracts and complexes • Demonstrates how plant compounds are used in Druidic sex magic rituals by both couples and groups In this practical guide to Druidic plant magic, Jon G. Hughes reveals the gentle alchemy of converting plant essences into potent compounds for working sex magic rituals. Examining the identification, harvesting, and magical properties of more than 70 flowers and trees, he details the careful and meticulous spagyric preparation of plant extracts and complexes as well as the process of obtaining or creating suitable alcoholic spirits for the base of these preparations. He includes instructions to make all necessary tools and explores how to prepare yourself to work with plant essences and properly use the magical compounds you create. Hughes explains how to release the energies, healing attributes, and magical capacities of flowers and trees through the respectful seduction of a plant’s virtue and the 3-step spagyric process of separation, purification, and reunification. He shows how the spagyric process maximizes the power of the acquired essence in preparation for its use in magical ritual. Detailing Druidic sex rituals for both a couple and a group, Hughes demonstrates how plant compounds are used in specific magical rituals and practices as well as the role of the plant complex in sexual potency. Exploring the underlying accord between alchemy and Druidic practices, Hughes provides a valuable manual for anyone wishing to harness the magical potential of plant energy.