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Showing 1 to 20 of 58 for “"Spiritual Growth"”.
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Bhima's mystical quest as a Model of Javanese Spiritual Growth
Contains fulltext : 204297.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access)
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Evaluating the Psychosocial Effects of Two Interventions, Tai Chi and Spiritual Growth Groups, in Women with Breast Cancer
… medicine (CAM) interventions such as tai chi and spiritual growth groups have proven to be beneficial for this population, however, many questions remain regarding the mechanisms of action in these techniques. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychosocial effects and mechanisms of two …
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A Comparison of the Adult Bible Study Guide of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and a Prototype Guide Designed to Promote Spiritual Growth
… Guide's </em>potential for promoting Christian spirituality among Seventh-day Adventist Church members, no studies have investigated its impact on the spirituality of its users. Beginning as a way to disseminate the unique biblical doctrines of thefledgling Church, the <em>Guide</em> remains …
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A Delphi Study of the Biblical/Doctrinal Knowledge That Ministers of Christian Churches/Churches of Christ Consider Essential for Spiritual Development
… . The primary role of the minister is to spiritually lead others and facilitate their spiritual growth. Traditionally, biblical and doctrinal teachings have played an essential role in this process. Sadly, two recent trends have worked against this pastoral role. First, research indicates …
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Health Literacy and Health Promotion Behaviors among Samoans
… for the demographic characteristics of age on spiritual growth, marital status on physical activity, and education on overall health promotion, nutrition, spiritual growth, and interpersonal relations subscale scores. There was a significant relationship between health literacy and the health …
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An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Centering Prayer
… designed to facilitate psychological and spiritual growth and development. It is currently being practiced in Christian communities and faith-based organizations around the world. Despite the widespread appeal and practice of centering prayer, the social scientific understanding of this …
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Creative Project: Choices We Made in the Past Ten Years
… and I would like to document my professional and spiritual growth to encourage those who may feel alone and lost to believe in the choices they have made.
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Temporal structures in Piers Plowman
… to show that the temporal progression reveals a spiritual growth. At the same time, it summarizes the themes of each vision to establish that the content of the visions is directly related to the temporal progression and spiritual growth of the dreamer. Chapter II concentrates on the typological …
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Struggle as the locus of spiritual transformation in the writings of Joan D. Chittister O.S.B.
… theme of struggle as the condition which enables growth and spiritual transformation in the writings of Sister Joan D. Chittister O.S.B. Chittister explores various life-changing struggles of life, extracting the gifts which emerge from them. The text in the first chapter delves into the nature of …
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The center of the universe: A ceremony at Pipe Spring Sweat Lodge
… Spring is a healing place for many people. The spiritual leader of the lodge is a Southern Paiute man who conducts open ceremonies so that all people may participate in the process of cleansing body and spirit. The ritual process brings together the positive effects of group interaction and …
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An analysis of transtheoretical stages of change in the formation of a spiritual discipline
… in question is that of the development of a spiritual discipline. The TTM has been used primarily to describe behavior change in health related habit modification. The literature shows strong support for the importance of spiritual disciplines to Christianity. It also presents diversity among …
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Put on the New Man: Embodied Sanctification in Ephesians 4:22-24
… toward views of human constitution that locate spiritual growth in the realm of the immaterial. In contrast, I argue that progressive sanctification requires embodied action. First, I propose holistic dualism as the biblical model for understanding human constitution. In this model, humans are …
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Everyday Encounters With the Sacred: Artist, Action, and Image
… experience an evolving awareness of their spiritual growth which subsequently affects the visual expression of the sacred. This research suggests that further studies of such art makers' narratives should be included in art investigations; for their stories offer an indispensable difference …
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The "Jaded Traveller": John Jasper's Failed Psychic Quest in Charles Dickens's <em>The Mystery of Edwin Drood</em>.
… has many opportunities for psychological and spiritual growth. But rather than integrate the aspects of his personality that each of the anima and shadow figures represents, he rejects their messages or attempts to mesmerize them into submission to his will.</p> <p>Throughout the novel, the …
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Health Practices of Homeless Women
… personal strengths and resources in the areas of spiritual growth and interpersonal relations.
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Transforming Mission Culture In Church Revitalization: A Mixed Methods Study
… on their own personal preference, needs, and spiritual growth the church loses sight of their partnership and fellowship in the missio Dei. How can individual church leaders turn their congregants toward outward ministry and reignite their connection with the missio Dei in a way that grows …
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Of Mushrooms and Shangri-L.A.: Food in Fantastic Literature for the Young
… by providing the means for the emotional and/or spiritual growth of the protagonist. The situation surrounding the food and the choices that the protagonist makes effectively establish a relationship between the protagonist and the provider of the food. This situation holds an equal, if not more …
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Sealed but Single: A Phenomenological Exploration of the Experience of Divorced Latter-Day Saints returning to Dating
… presented, and some showed signs of personal and spiritual growth. Participants over 30 considered dating and marrying outside of their faith to not be alone, which decision brought mixed support from family members. While family and community members were generally supportive, divorced Mormons …
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Religious pluralism and conflict as issues in religious education in Uganda
… suggests that their main intention of promoting spiritual growth of students is inappropriate for implementation in the multi-religious schools. The thesis questions the government's proposed exclusion of RE from the education curriculum and its replacement with Moral Education. It suggests that …
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Bridging the Gap Between Lay Educator Formation and Catholic Identity in Catholic Secondary Schools
… by participants to be opportunities for spiritual growth within the context of a faithful community of Catholic school educators.|Keywords: Professional faith formation, reflective practice, collaboration, service, student engagement.
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