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A continual feast: words of comfort and celebration collected by Father Tim
By Jan Karon. 2005
Words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement, as well as lively ideas, humor, commonsense advice, and more, that fictional Father Tim…
of Mitford has collected over the years from writers, philosophers, and the Bible. Companion to Patches of Godlight (DB 61575). 2005Patches of Godlight: Father Tim's favorite quotes
By Jan Karon. 2001
Collection of favorite quotes and passages that have a special meaning for fictional Father Tim. They are drawn from the…
works of poets, humorists, clerics, philosophers, and others. Companion to A Continual Feast (DB 62403). 2001Daily reflections
By Helen Rice. 1990
Bible scriptures are combined with inspirational poetry and brief prayers in this collection of meditations. Chapter themes include, "Prayer," "Faith,"…
"Peace," and "New Beginnings." Each section contains a brief prayer by Virginia J. RuehlmannHope for the troubled heart
By Billy Graham. 1991
Graham examines the sense of helplessness that he encounters in people all over the world. He claims that experts in…
every field agree that the most vital human need is hope. Drawing upon his experience in the ministry, he addresses loneliness, stress, illness, depression, death, and tragedy. He offers the promise of hope in the midst of human sufferingTwenty-six prominent leaders, including the Dalai Lama and Mother Teresa, write about their personal relationships with God and tell how…
their beliefs developed. The editors organize contributions under the headings "The Awakening Spirit," "The God Within," "Discovering God," "Embracing God, Embracing Life," and "God in Everyday Life."Live your dreams
By Les Brown. 1992
Brown, a motivational speaker, offers readers his personal growth message. Once labeled educationally mentally retarded, he has been a sanitation…
worker, disc jockey, activist, state legislator, and nightclub emcee. Through his "Nine Principles of Life Enrichment," Brown proposes that anyone can succeed by working towards a dreamWouldn't take nothing for my journey now
By Maya Angelou. 1993
A collection of short essays in which Angelou discusses the value of charity, her faith in God, and the deaths…
of loved ones. She shares her thoughts on discovering an authentic personal style, the insidious effects of racism, and pregnancy as an experience shared by a woman and her mate. Angelou also includes reminiscences of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas; of being a single mother; and of dancing with Alvin AileyA woman's worth
By Marianne Williamson. 1993
Lecturer and author Williamson "spills her guts," offering inspirational essays for women on different aspects of their lives--relationships and sexuality,…
careers, child-rearing, worrying about physical appearance, and dealing with sexism. Recommending meditation and prayer for spiritual renewal, Williamson urges women to allow themselves to mature into queens and to find the goddess within them. BestsellerActs of faith: daily meditations for people of color
By Iyanla Vanzant. 1993
Daily meditative statements that Vanzant hopes will "assist the children of the earth in the redevelopment of their minds, bodies,…
and spirits." Divided into sections on self, world, others, and money and abundance, the book includes quotations from the Bible and Yoruba proverbs, as well as from persons such as Maya Angelou, Les Brown, James Baldwin, and Marvin GayeA 3rd serving of chicken soup for the soul: 101 more stories to open the heart and rekindle the spirit
By Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen. 1996
The authors provide even more stories to "inspire and motivate you to love more unconditionally, live more passionately, and pursue…
your heartfelt dreams with more conviction." Topics include love, parenting, attitude, and wisdom. Sequel to A Second Helping of Chicken Soup for the Soul (RC 40454, BR 10090). BestsellerMeditations: on the monk who dwells in daily life
By Thomas Moore. 1994
The author reflects on the twelve years he spent as a youth in a monastic community. He offers a series…
of brief meditations that he feels can illuminate and enrich the secular life, and he contemplates "values, nuances, styles, and elements of character" that he internalized during his years in the monasteryExtensive collection of poetry featuring the work of fifteen poets, such as Annie Dillard and Daniel Berrigan. Poems are divided…
into the following sections: The Cross, Transformation, Death, Injustice, Presence, God's Body, Fools, Wayfarers, Love, The Dark, Grace, Praise, The Mystical Body, Sacrament, The Leap, and HolyWhen the worst that can happen already has: conquering life's most difficult times
By Dennis Wholey. 1992
Fifty inspirational memoirs of individuals who survived personal loss. Articles describe mental, emotional, and physical crises, as well as the…
coping mechanisms and inner resources that were used to overcome suffering. Includes interviews with well-known personalities like Betty Ford and Jim BradyFront porch tales: Warm-hearted Stories Of Family, Faith, Laughter, And Love
By Philip Gulley. 1997
A Quaker pastor in Indiana reminisces about growing up in simpler times, recalling his neighbors, family, and home life. Also…
includes stories about his congregation in the 1990s; illustrates moral principles with passages from scriptureBrother Frank
By Frank Minucci. 1998
Inspirational memoir of a drug-addicted career criminal, who at age forty-one reformed his life following a near-death experience and religious…
epiphany. Recounts his early years as an abused child and delinquent teen, his lawless adulthood, his redemption, and his work as a Christian minister. Some violence. 1998How to be born again
By Billy Graham. 1989
Veteran Christian evangelist explains the phrase "born again" as a biblical message that dates back two thousand years. Outlines the…
steps that can lead to a personal and religious turnabout. 1977The secret of happiness
By Billy Graham. 1985