Bøger af Michael J Spyker

Science exists by the creativity of God. But where to find God within physics? Where in society, in which God has become mostly irrelevant? An informed answer best includes a little knowledge of history, science, philosophy, theology and religion. Plus ideas about a way forward that are scriptural.__________________________________________Michael Spyker has spent a lifetime reflecting on the spiritual life within the context of a science and technology-driven world. The result is Science and Spirit, a work exploring the key issues of science and faith in the language of the ordinary person. It is an impressive and comprehensive feat of theological dialogue with the modern world. Throughout, it is sensitive to the power of the Spirit in the life of the world today; and therein lies its great value. Dr Mark Worthing, Author of God, Science and Contemporary Physics (Fortress Press) and Unlikely Allies. Monotheism and the Rise of Science (ISCAST/NEXUS books).

He is alone and suffers. His wife has died of cancer. She has an interesting job teaching children with disabilities.Country living brings relief to him, as does his skill in playing jazz/metal. A holiday might sort her future out, for there are questions. How about love and suffering and life as it happens?

When Emma, a curious student, meets Joe, a middle-aged lecturer teaching spirituality at a nearby college, the conversations that follow outline a journey of discovery in faith, as Emma comes to grips with family problems, her art and her relationship with God.A remarkably honest look at issues that confront many people, this story will be uniquely helpful to those who want to explore spirituality and are curious about Christianity. Or perhaps they simply have an interest in a range of topical issues such as meditation, self-worth and identity.

When JH fails to return from a holiday Emma is worried. With Jake, she sets out on a search in the Flinders Ranges, camping. From JH they had learned about the real meaning of Eros and how being a Friend of Jesus is special. He told them about the language of love. It is all a matter of becoming authentically yourself. Being in love, and intimately living together out bush, Emma and Jake are faced with this language. Emma is determined to get it right. Jake finds a surprising solution. The ancient idea of Eros and the true meaning of love are given renewed relevancy in a story that is never superficial.

Drawings and Reflections invite you aboard 'the slow train of understanding.' It travels at a speed that allows the landscape to be clearly seen. Jeanne's 16 colour drawings will lift the spirit. They are fun just to sit with. Michael's 52 brief reflections each make a point to take to heart. Enjoy simple ideas about smarter Christian living. Read without haste and the benefits are lasting. Slowly does it.

Jacq and Ahmed, against their will, are driven into the totally confusing and dangerous Shalomat adventure. Can the influence of Shalo triumph over Cryslis and thus the world be protected against the power of soul-destroying forces?Meeting at an elite academy in Europe they end up frantically on the run through much of Australia in seeking a solution.The more they figure out, the harder they fight. In the end, it seems to no avail.

Jake is on a journey of double discovery. He travels through the Simpson Desert in central Australia bush camping and hears about the theological ideas of Liam his father who has died. Together with Baz, his father's best friend, Jake rides a thousand sandhills including Big Red and arrives at the iconic Birdsville Hotel. Simultaneously, they take a journey of the mind discussing concepts like eternal and universal love, a relational universe, sin and the centrality of choice, Trinitarian relating and more. Join Baz and Jake on their outback adventure. Enjoy Liam's stimulating and practical ideas on life, the gospel, relationality and wellbeing.

In 2022 I had a disturbing vision which prompted the writing of this book. 'Let me help you in a fragile world,' the Lord says. He is asking for his people to come closer into his presence. Intimacy with God is liberating and uniquely personal. It is fully relational and not religious. The Lord is kind, gently guides and never points the finger. He heals the soul, strengthens the spirit and nurtures resilience. How this happens in a natural way, that is yet supernatural, is the topic of Being with God. How the ordinary may become supra-ordinary and every day a special one. the ebook is available for free from AgapeDeum.com

A landscape painter once explained how he had visited a certain view for years to have it absorbed within his soul before putting brush to canvas. Having gained a good feel for the vista, the painting of it came automatically, he said. He just understood the land in his particular way and was able to express that in beautiful paintings with a distinct character.God is like that. Spend enough time with the Lord and develop a feel for what it is all about. A Feel for God presents ideas of what is important in shaping understanding of divine realities by using your senses. Right thinking about the Lord always is guided by spiritual sensitivity. A good feel for God brings peace and joy to the soul.