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Power, Freedom, and Grace: Living from the Source of Lasting Happiness
By Deepak Chopra. 2019
In Power, Freedom, and Grace, Deepak Chopra considers the mystery of our existence and its significance in our eternal quest…
for happiness. Who am I? Where did I come from? Where do I go when I die? Chopra draws upon the ancient philosophy of Vedanta and the findings of modern science to help us understand and experience our true nature, which is a field of pure consciousness. When we understand our true nature, we begin to live from the source of lasting happiness, which is not mere happiness for this or that reason, but true inner joy. By knowing who we are, we no longer interfere with the innate intelligence of the cosmos. Instead, we allow the universe to flow through us with effortless ease, and our lives are infused with power, freedom, and grace.A healing antidote to our divisive culture, full of evocative storytelling, spiritual wisdom, and nine essential daily practices—by the first…
female, Black senior minister at the historic Collegiate Churches of New York &“ Fierce Love teaches us that with spiritual faith we can transcend the darkest moments and come through stronger.&”—Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Universe Has Your Back We are living in a world divided. Race and ethnicity, caste and color, gender and sexuality, class and education, religion and political party have all become demographic labels that reduce our differences to simplistic categories in which &“we&” are vehemently against &“them.&” But Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis&’s own experience—of being the first female and first Black minister in her church&’s history, of being in an interracial marriage, and of making peace with childhood abuse—illustrates that our human capacity for empathy and forgiveness is the key to reversing these ugly trends. Inspired by the tenets of ubuntu—the Zulu philosophy that we are each impacted by the circumstances that impact those around us, and that the world won&’t get better until we all get better— Fierce Love lays out the nine daily practices for breaking through tribalism and engineering the change we seek. From downsizing our emotional baggage to speaking truth to power to fueling our activism with joy, it demonstrates the power of small, morally courageous steps to heal our own lives, our posse, and our larger communities. Sharing stories that trace her personal reckoning with racism as well as the arc of her journey to an inclusive and service-driven faith, Dr. Lewis shows that kindness, compassion, and inclusive thinking are muscles that can be exercised and strengthened. With the goal of mending our inextricable human connection, Fierce Love is a manifesto for all generations: a bighearted, healing antidote to our rancorous cultureTo bless the space between us: a book of blessings
By John O'Donohue. 2008
Theologian, poet, and author of Beauty (DB 92288) examines the small and large milestones of life through poetry. Topics include…
beginnings, desires, thresholds, homecomings, states of heart, callings, and beyond endings. 2008Selections from the centuries-old text that forms the basis of the Rastafari religion, which interprets the Bible from an African--particularly…
Ethiopian--point of view. Includes stories collected by the editor that explore Rastafarian faith. With an introduction by musician Ziggy Marley. 1997Let's all make the day count: the everyday wisdom of Charlie Daniels
By Charlie Daniels. 2018
Grammy Award-winning country music legend shares personal stories, advice, and life lessons he has learned from traveling and performing around…
the country. Each of the short chapters is accompanied by a Bible verse. 2018The gift of years: growing older gracefully
By Joan Chittister. 2008
Author of Uncommon Gratitude (DB 84571) and The Time Is Now (DB 95401) presents a guide to aging through the…
lens of spirituality. Topics include regret, finding meaning, confronting fear, ageism, discovering joy, asserting authority, exploring possibilities, finding fulfillment, and letting go. 2008Leaving church: a memoir of faith
By Barbara Brown Taylor. 2007
Author of Learning to Walk in the Dark (DB 79081) and Holy Envy (DB 94520) reflects on her move to…
rural Georgia from Atlanta to become the pastor of her own congregation. Discusses serving her community, compassion fatigue, and her decision to leave. 2006Life together: the classic exploration of faith in community
By Dietrich Bonhoeffer. 1954
Protestant martyr who was hanged by the Nazi regime in April 1945 presents his views on creating a Christian community,…
as exemplified by his participation in an underground seminary during Nazi rule. Discusses personal prayer, common worship, and more. Translated from the original German edition. 1954The blind truth: an inside "look" at living and loving life while visually impaired
By Woody Livingston. 2020
A collection of essays in which the author discusses life with Usher syndrome, which caused retinitis pigmentosa and eventual vision…
and hearing loss. He recounts how, with the help of a cane, cochlear implants, and faith in God, he has taken charge of his own life. 2020Peace from broken pieces: how to get through what you're going through
By Iyanla Vanzant. 2010
A frequent guest on Oprah and host of the Iyanla show discusses the challenges she faced as her popularity and…
celebrity exploded, her daughter struggled with illness and died, and her marriage dissolved. Shares faith-based stories to illuminate lessons learned. 2010Anxious for nothing: finding calm in a chaotic world
By Max Lucado. 2017
Minister and author of You'll Get Through This (DB 77761) presents faith-based methods for dealing with anxiety. Sections discuss celebrating…
God's goodness, asking God for help, leaving your concerns with Him, and meditating on good things. Bestseller. 2017Finding magic: a spiritual memoir
By Sally Quinn. 2017
Journalist and widow of legendary newspaper editor Ben Bradlee reflects on her life as a spiritual quest. Describes her early…
years in Georgia, moving around the world with her Army officer father's career, exploring different spiritual practices, personal relationships, and more. Some strong language. 2017A None's story: searching for meaning inside Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, & Islam
By Corinna Nicolaou. 2016
Nicolaou, who was raised without a religious tradition, discusses her experiences exploring Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism in the Pacific…
Northwest, California, Texas, and Washington, D. C. Discusses the people she meets, what she learns about various sects, and what it means for her to continue to identify as a "none."2016A luminous brotherhood: Afro-Creole spiritualism in nineteenth-century New Orleans
By Emily Suzanne Clark. 2016
Religious studies professor examines a Spiritualist group in New Orleans called the Cercle Harmonique, comprised primarily of African-descended men. Discusses…
the group's formation, intersection with race and religion in New Orleans, and its role in the greater movement of American Spiritualism. 2016Spirituality: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Philip Sheldrake. 2012
Scholar and writer looks at the historical foundations of spirituality in the major world religions. Explores the concept of spiritual…
experience and considers its meaning, transformative power, and the impact it has on society. Contrasts spirituality and religion and considers spirituality in philosophy, anthropology, and psychology. 2012Called to question: a spiritual memoir
By Sister Joan Chittister. 2009
Memoir of Catholic nun, reflecting on her spiritual growth. Topics covered include the differences and convergences between spirituality and religion,…
the call to religious life, experiencing life outside of inward-facing existence, living the Gospels, feminism and spirituality, the divine in nature, and finding meaning in everyday life. 2004The problem of pain
By C. S. Lewis. 2001
Author of The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (DB 50083) meditates on the meaning and religious significance of suffering, attempting to…
reconcile it with the belief in a just and loving God. Reflects on his own journey to Christianity from atheism, God's omnipotence and goodness, human wickedness, and more. 1940Sacred fire: a vision for a deeper human and Christian maturity
By Ronald Rolheiser. 2014
Author of The Holy Longing (DB 53347) expands on the concepts presented in that book and addresses such questions as…
how to live less self-centered, more mature lives; how to understand and achieve "deep maturity"; the meaning of adult, Christian discipleship; and more. 2014Chop wood, carry water: a guide to finding spiritual fulfillment in everyday life
By Rick Fields. 1984
The editors of New Age Journal talk about everyday tasks and chores and how they can be a path to…
spirituality. With teachings from a variety of religions, this is a guide to improving all aspects of life, including relationships, work, money, and health. 1984El arte de la quietud: la aventura de no ir a ninguna parte (Ted books)
By Pico Iyer. 2015
El periodista y cronista de viajes Pico Iyer explora los beneficios de la desconexión, de apreciar dónde estas, y de…
ser tranquilo. Analizando las vidas de personalidades tan disímiles como Gandhi, Proust, y Leonard Cohen, Iyer revela cómo la quietud puede despertar la creatividad y aliviar el estrés