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You'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. 2014Be 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. 2014I am asking in the name of god: Ten prayers for a future of hope
By Pope Francis. 2023
The beloved Pope Francis’s long-awaited prayers for the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today, inspiring action to…
radically unite humanity in hope for a peaceful future "The clock is ticking, and all life is in danger, yet we still have time. . . . So let us take the first steps and go out to encounter the other—those who are different from us. Let us put our hands, minds, and hearts into working together. Let us be the change we want to see in the world. "—Pope Francis In his most challenging and evocative book yet, Pope Francis reflects on ten vital issues the world is facing today. This unflinching and inspiring work celebrates the tenth anniversary of Francis’s papal election and encompasses his hopes and dreams for the Church and for all of humankind. Among other prayers, Pope Francis is asking in the name of God • for the media to reject fake news and renounce hateful language • for a stop to the madness of war • for the welcome of migrants and refugees • for the eradication of the culture of abuse from within the Church This isn’t just a world leader’s reflections on spirituality. I Am Asking in the Name of God is a wake-up call for all of humanity, a practical path toward unity, and a lighthouse of hope in the darkest of eras. Pope Francis’s newest book will be a catalyst of change to usher in a new age more beautiful that we can imagineHow the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book
By Liel Leibovitz. 2023
A witty and wide-ranging exploration of a book that has perplexed and delighted people for centuries: the Talmud. For numerous…
centuries, the Talmud—an extraordinary work of Jewish ethics, law, and tradition—has compelled readers to grapple with how to live a good life. Full of folk legends, bawdy tales, and rabbinical repartee, it is inspiring, demanding, confounding, and thousands of pages long. As Liel Leibovitz enthusiastically explores the Talmud, what has sometimes been misunderstood as a dusty and arcane volume becomes humanity’s first self-help book. How the Talmud Can Change Your Life contains sage advice on an unparalleled scope of topics, which includes communicating with your partner, dealing with grief, and being a friend. Leibovitz guides readers through the sprawling text with all its humor, rich insights, compulsively readable stories, and multilayered conversations. Contemporary discussions framed by Talmudic philosophy and psychology draw on subjects ranging from Weight Watchers and the Dewey decimal system to the lives of Billie Holiday and C. S. Lewis. Chapters focus on fundamental human experiences—the mind-body problem, the power of community, the challenges of love—to illuminate how the Talmud speaks to our daily existence. As Leibovitz explores some of life’s greatest questions, he also delivers a concise history of the Talmud itself, explaining the process of its lengthy compilation and organization. With infectious passion and candor, Leibovitz brilliantly displays how the Talmud’s wisdom reverberates for the modern age and how it can, indeed, change your life.I'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. 2015The 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. 2015The name of God is mercy
By Francis. 2016
Through a conversation with a Vatican reporter, Pope Francis (born 1936) expounds on his belief that "mercy is the first…
attribute of God." Uses supporting examples from his own early years as well as his experiences doing pastoral work. Discusses why the Catholic Church's doors should remain open to everyone. Translated from Italian. Bestseller. 2016Rescuing 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. 2015Love does: discover a secretly incredible life in an ordinary world
By Bob Goff. 2012
Lawyer and nonprofit founder shares his philosophy of faith that is based on being an active participant and actor within…
God's love. Uses anecdotes from his life to share lessons he has learned, such as courting his wife for three years before she agreed to even date him. 2012Dear 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. 2007Mere Christianity
By C. S Lewis. 2012
Collection of writings on issues in Christianity that were originally delivered by the author as lectures on the BBC during…
World War II. Concepts discussed include human nature, the law, the nature of war, conceptions of God, morality, sexuality, expressions of faith, and the cost of Christianity. 1952Pastor 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 awakening of HK Derryberry: my unlikely friendship with the boy who remembers everything
By Andy Hardin, Jim Bradford. 2016
Account of friendship that developed between Bradford, a retiree, and HK Derryberry, a young boy who has Highly Superior Autobiographical…
Memory in addition to having cerebral palsy and being blind from birth. Shares the challenges HK and his grandmother faced, as well as opportunities HK experienced as he grew up. 2016Lawyer and nonprofit founder shares his secrets for living without fear, constraint, and worry by giving away love as if…
it were in unlimited supply. Includes lessons learned throughout his life, and discusses what it means to love without inhibition, insecurity, or restriction. Bestseller. 2018Beyond 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 life