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Seeking the sacred: leading a spiritual life in a secular world
By Elizabeth Etue, Roméo A Dallaire. 2006
In a world permeated by religious strife, renewed interest in issues of faith necessitates a journey beyond the orthodox institutions…
many have come to mistrust. This new brand of "seeker" is looking for an open and safe environment in which to discuss unique interpretations of consciousness, spirituality, ethics, and philosophy through the world's complex mosaic of beliefs and customs. Includes lectures by Jungian therapist Marion Woodman, Lt. General Roméo Dallaire, and Stephen Lewis. Descriptions of violence. 2006.The oil of joy for mourning: 365 daily meditations to comfort the widowed
By Jan Sheble. 1997
Comfort, support, and encouragement are offered for the grieving widow or widower. Contains 365 daily meditations to help lead people…
through the mourning process to a healing that only God can provide. 1997.Blue like jazz: nonreligious thoughts on Christian spirituality
By Donald Miller. 2003
Seeing lessons: 14 life secrets I've learned along the way
By Tom Sullivan. 2003
Motivational speaker and author of If You Could See What I Hear (DB 35991) offers advice on living with purpose,…
passion, and fulfillment. Sullivan, blind since birth, interweaves personal experiences with reflections on lessons learned, including turning disadvantages into advantages, facing fears, and creating a life plan. 2003Blindsided: lifting a life above illness : a reluctant memoir
By Richard M. Cohen. 2004
Emmy Award-winning television news producer and journalist chronicles his battle with multiple sclerosis and colon cancer. While detailing his vision…
loss and other symptoms, Cohen's frank account is "not about suffering" but about "surviving and flourishing, rising above fear and self-doubt" with the support of his wife and children. Bestseller. 2004God land: A Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America
By Lyz Lenz. 2019
Combination of memoir regarding her personal life and faith journey and an exam of the role of faith in middle…
America in the wake of the 2016 election. Topics discussed include her desire for a stable faith community, decreasing church attendance, her divorce, and profiles of faith communities. 2019Beyond the blindness: my story of losing sight and living life
By Ted Hinson. 2017
As a young parent, Ted Hinson was on top of everything. He was an active father, basketball coach, and worked…
in the oil and gas industry. And he accomplished all of this while completely blind. In this book he has an important message for anyone coping with adversity: strive to change obstacles into opportunities, and don't let challenges limit your lifePastor explores teachings and sayings that he believes contain some truth but that can be hurtful to people. Specifically examines,…
among other phrases, "Everything happens for a reason," "God helps those who help themselves," and "God won't give you more than you can handle."2016The year without a purchase: one family's quest to stop shopping and start connecting
By Scott Dannemiller. 2015
Blogger and former missionary chronicles the year he and his family chose to avoid buying things for a year. Discusses…
what brought his family to that point, the negotiations he and his wife made about the rules for acceptable purchases, and the impact on his family's relationship with God. 2015Rescuing Jesus: how people of color, women, & queer Christians are reclaiming evangelicalism
By Deborah Jian Lee. 2015
Journalist and former evangelical Christian surveys the changing culture and political orientation of the movement in the early twenty-first century…
and the role of people of color, women, and the LGBTQ community in the shift. Discusses racial tension, progressive politics, and social-justice issues, interpolating her own experiences. 2015Dear Jesus: seeking his light in your life (Dear Jesus)
By Sarah Young. 2007
Devotional from the author of Jesus Lives (DB 85047) exploring the concept of dialoguing directly with Jesus. At the end…
of each entry is a series of excerpts from scriptures regarding the topic discussed. 2007I'm happy for you (sort of...not really): finding contentment in a culture of comparison
By Kay Wills Wyma. 2015
Using examples from her own family, Wyma observes a culture of extreme competitiveness in early twenty-first century America. She advises…
her audience to stop comparing themselves to others and appreciate what they have. She suggests building relationships, rather than constantly checking how one measures up to others. 2015Called for life: how loving our neighbor led us into the heart of the Ebola epidemic
By David Thomas, Kent Brantly, Amber Brantly. 2015
Kent Brantly, a medical doctor and the first Ebola patient treated in the United States, and his wife Amber, a…
nurse, discuss the Ebola outbreak in Africa in 2014, ways their religious convictions led them to serving on medical missions, and the toll and treatment of Kent's diagnosis. 2015Be the message: taking your faith beyond words to a life of action
By Chris Shook, Kerry Shook. 2014
The authors present their views on applying the Christian gospel in intention and action as well as words and sermons.…
Biblical context is provided for the authors' message, as well as examples of how this approach has affected both their faith and their daily lives. Bestseller. 2014You'll get through this: hope and help for your turbulent times
By Max Lucado. 2013
Minister Lucado relates the biblical tale of Joseph and his brothers as an allegory to help people deal with crises…
such as job loss, illness, and divorce. Discusses ways faith in God can relieve difficulties and offers practical advice based on scripture. 2013Jesus > religion: why He is so much better than trying harder, doing more, and being good enough
By Jefferson Bethke. 2013
Twenty-something author expands on his 2012 YouTube video poem Why I Hate Religion, but Love Jesus that critiqued institutional expressions…
of faith. Discusses his dysfunctional upbringing and search for higher meaning that led back to what he believes is the real Jesus. Bestseller. 2013Break out!: 5 keys to go beyond your barriers and live an extraordinary life
By Joel Osteen. 2013
Popular television pastor offers the positive habits and perspectives that he believes will create a life without limitations. Osteen proposes…
that by taking faith in the limitless power and possibilities of God, you can increase your productivity, improve your relationships, and accomplish your dreams. Bestseller. 2013The reason for my hope: salvation
By Billy Graham. 2013
Evangelical preacher Billy Graham uses scripture and anecdotes to explain the concept of salvation. Urges people to accept the redemption…
that God offers and discusses the notions of hell and the Second Coming. Bestseller. 2013Indie spiritualist: a no bullshit exploration of spirituality
By Chris Grosso. 2014
Grosso began exploring spiritual paths as he cycled through recovery efforts from drug addiction, and eventually created the Indie Spiritualist…
website. Chronicles his explorations of diverse religions and advocates honoring individual spiritual truth. Includes suggested meditations and practices for investigating personal spirituality. Strong language. 2014Joni & Ken: an untold love story
By Joni Eareckson Tada, Ken Tada, Larry Libby. 2013
Disability activist Joni and her husband Ken describe the difficulties that Joni's paralysis and extensive travel with her ministry have…
caused during their three decades of marriage. They explain ways their faith in God strengthened their relationship and helped them cope with Joni's cancer diagnosis and Ken's depression. 2013