When a pebble is dropped into the water, a ripple ensues. Once set into motion, the molecules must run their course. So it is with life. Decisions set into motion reactions that must run their course. Whether good or bad, the consequences are unavoidable. How many times have you found yourself trudging through a dismal muddy swamp because you asked the wrong person for directions? Does your search for answers only lead to more questions? The thousands of decisions we make each day, have a permanent effect on our lives. With so much at stake, how do we make the right choices? Spiritual Compass takes the reader on a simple walk through the scriptures and offers insight derived from the personal journey of others. The ability to skillfully use God's word when navigating difficult issues is vital to making sound decisions. It is the authors hope that the reader will become skilled in the use of the only reliable map made available for life's journey.

Life is a Drama! Many people live from crisis to crisis making desperate decisions to avoid utter disaster. But what if you had the advantage of knowing how to handle life's struggles with God's Wisdom? What if His Spirit gently whispers in your heart, “This is the way, walk in it”? That's called divine guidance. Without it, you will tragically stray from the path of God and helplessly fall into the hands of wicked forces. To stay on course with the Lord, you need a Spiritual Navigation System guiding your destiny. In other words, you need God's Map and His Compass. When you discover their secrets and learn to properly use their powers, you can navigate through all of Life's Trials including Offenses, Betrayals, Relationship Struggles, Career and Health Challenges. Principles in this book will open your heart to the very heart of God as revealed in His Word.

The greatest deterrent to a good life is fear. Anxiety traps far too many of us in lifestyles, jobs and relationships that are mundane and unfulfilling, while causing our self-esteem and self-confidence to suffer. In "Navigating Through Fear," family therapist Susan Stewart takes you along with her as she backpacks solo through Europe as a 50-year old, while teaching her well-proven methods for navigating through fear and expanding risk-taking behaviors. Each chapter contains practical workbook questions, giving you a hands-on opportunity to explore your own limiting patterns. A sample of what you will learn: to replace cautiousness with a delightful zest for living, to let go, lighten up & become more playful, to improve self-confidence and feelings of worthiness, and to discover your spiritual strength through surrender.

The Christian story, from Genesis until now, is fundamentally about people on the move—outgrowing old, broken religious systems and embracing new, more redemptive ways of life. It’s time to move again. Brian McLaren, a leading voice in contemporary religion, argues that— notwithstanding the dire headlines about the demise of faith and drop in church attendance—Christian faith is not dying. Rather, it is embarking on a once-in-an-era spiritual shift. For millions, the journey has already begun. Drawing from his work as global activist, pastor, and public theologian, McLaren challenges readers to stop worrying, waiting, and indulging in nostalgia, and instead, to embrace the powerful new understandings that are reshaping the church. In The Great Spiritual Migration, he explores three profound shifts that define the change: ∙ Spiritually, growing numbers of Christians are moving away from defining themselves by lists of beliefs and toward a way of life defined by love ∙ Theologically, believers are increasingly rejecting the image of God as a violent Supreme Being and embracing the image of God as the renewing Spirit at work in our world for the common good ∙ Missionally, the faithful are identifying less with organized religion and more with organizing religion—spiritual activists dedicated to healing the planet, building peace, overcoming poverty and injustice, and collaborating with other faiths to ensure a better future for all of us With his trademark brilliance and compassion, McLaren invites readers to seize the moment and set out on the most significant spiritual pilgrimage of our time: to help Christianity become more Christian.

If Barbara Brown Taylor and Steven Covey ever wrote a book together, this might be the book! Living Compass is a church-based faith and wellness program designed for individuals and small groups. Readers engage in a 10-week, self-guided wellness retreat, consisting of daily ten-minute readings, plus small, meaningful action steps designed for getting “your life, your relationships, and your work headed in a new direction,” according to the author. Deeply spiritual and exceedingly practical, this book joins the national Living Compass network, which includes a website, workshop series, wellness resources (including a free Living Well with Living Compass app), social media, and soon, a new multi-million-dollar wellness center to be located in the offices of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. Structured holistic wellness program for individuals and groups based on a highly successful retreat model developed by priest-psychologist. Builds on the national network of Living Compass workshops, presentations, and publications, and soon, a multi-million faith and wellness center in Chicago. Each chapter includes questions for reflection.

“Brent Bill has written one of the finest books on discernment and divine guidance that I have seen in a very long time.” –Richard J. Foster How do you discover God’s will for your life – every day? Sacred Compass offers a fresh and deeper way of living a God-directed life. J. Brent Bill draws on the quiet beauty of the Quaker path to show how spiritual discernment is more about sensing God’s gracious presence than it is about making the right decisions. As you use this book to chart your own spiritual course, you will find yourself led to unexpected places, comforted by the knowledge that God uses all of our experiences to bring us close. “Sacred Compass is the perfect companion for those seeking to follow God in the way of Jesus in the midst of the realities of 21st century life. Brent Bill graciously and passionately opens the pathway of the spiritual practice of discernment for the novice and deepens the possibilities for the well experienced. This book will serve as a revelation for many and well could be the start of a revolution for a new generation Christians.” -- Doug Pagitt, Pastor of Solomon’s Porch and Author of A Christianity Worth Believing “Sacred Compass celebrates and reassures that on this engaging, glorious, bewildering human journey, we individually and communally carry with us an ever present divine source of navigation.” — Carrie Newcomer, Rounder recording artist, The Geography of Light

Amidst the fast pace of the modern world, the compass is a beacon of spiritual insight, guiding in life's unpredictable seas. In the whirlwind of our fast-paced existence, a deep yearning for direction emerges. Woven delicately into the cosmic fabric, our fleeting presence sparks questions about the purpose and connection to the universe. Moments of clarity, amidst life's chaos, become a compass towards the eternal A chance for our soul to align with purposeful vibes, guiding our journey in the mystery of existence. Welcome to a journey beyond the material realm A quest for meaning and connection. This book is an exploration of the profound interplay between the compass of spiritual insight and the timeless quest for direction in the vast cosmic ex