Spirituality and religious experience Books
Cambridge University Press The Spiritual Senses Perceiving God In Western Christianity
Book SynopsisIs it possible to see, hear, touch, smell and taste God? How do we understand the biblical promise that the 'pure in heart' will 'see God'? Christian thinkers as diverse as Origen of Alexandria, Bonaventure, Jonathan Edwards and Hans Urs von Balthasar have all approached these questions in distinctive ways by appealing to the concept of the 'spiritual senses'. In focusing on the Christian tradition of the 'spiritual senses', this book discusses how these senses relate to the physical senses and the body, and analyzes their relationship to mind, heart, emotions, will, desire and judgement. The contributors illuminate the different ways in which classic Christian authors have treated this topic, and indicate the epistemological and spiritual import of these understandings. The concept of the 'spiritual senses' is thereby importantly recovered for contemporary theological anthropology and philosophy of religion.Trade Review'The editors of this collection of essays are well-known and respected theologians. … It comes as no surprise that their introduction and respective input (one chapter each) to this volume are excellent. … this is a collection of high-quality essays, in which arguments are clearly marshalled and well supported by texts.' Louis Roy, The ThomistTable of ContentsIntroduction Paul Gavrilyuk and Sarah Coakley; 1. Origen of Alexandria Mark J. McInroy; 2. Gregory of Nyssa Sarah Coakley; 3. Augustine Matthew R. Lootens; 4. Gregory the Great George Demacopoulos; 5. Pseudo-Dionysis the Areopagite Paul L. Gavrilyuk; 6. Maximus the Confessor Frederick D. Aquino; 7. Alexander of Hales Boyd Taylor Coolman; 8. Thomas Gallus Boyd Taylor Coolman; 9. Bonaventure Gregory F. LaNave; 10. Thomas Aquinas Richard Cross; 11. Late medieval mystics Bernard McGinn; 12. Nicholas of Cusa Garth Green; 13. Jonathan Edwards and his Puritan predecessors William J. Wainwright; 14. John Wesley Mark T. Mealey; 15. Hars Urs von Balthasar and Karl Rahner Mark J. McInroy; 16. Analytic philosophers of religion William J. Abraham; Bibliography.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Brendan
Book SynopsisAn acclaimed author interweaves history and legend to re-create the life of a complex man of faith fifteen hundred years ago. Winner of the 1987 Christianity and Literature Book Award for Belles-Lettres.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Spiritual Classics
Book SynopsisThe Brightest Lights of the Christian TraditionSt. Augustine, Thomas Merton, Fredrick Buechner, Evelyn Underhill, A.W. Tozer, G.K. Chesterton, Thomas More, Martin Luther King, Jr., Amy Carmichael, Simone Weil, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Hildegard of Bingen, John Milton, Dorothy Day, Leo Tolstoy, Gerard Manley Hopkins, and more. . . From nearly two thousand years of Christian writing comes Spiritual Classcs,fifty-two selections complete with a profile of each author, guided meditations for group and individual use, and reflections containing questions and exercises. Editors Richard Foster and Emilie Griffith offer their expertise by selecting inspirational writings and including their own commentary and recommendations for further guided reading and exploration.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Letters to Marc about Jesus
Book Synopsis“[We] read Nouwen…to discover new possibilities in our faith.”—New Review of Books and ReligionA profound and beautiful collection of intimate writings, Henry J.M. Nouwen’s Letters to Marc About Jesus recalls the author’s correspondences with his teenage nephew, a boy struggling with issues of faith and spirituality in an apathetic age. The much-beloved author of The Wounded Healer and With Open Hands—named alongside such notables as C.S. Lewis and Thomas Merton as one of the most important Christian writers of the 20th century—Nouwen writes from the heart in the deeply personal Letters to Marc About Jesus, as he imparts a powerful wisdom born of an unassailable faith.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Good Without God
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Spiritual Formation
Book Synopsis“Henri Nouwen was one of the great spiritual masters of the modern age. His beloved writings have helped millions understand that no matter where we are, God can meet us there. Read this brand-new compilation of his writings and conferences, and let Henri Nouwen accompany you—with his trademark wisdom, acuity, common sense, erudition and, most of all, compassion—and help you encounter God more fully in your daily life.” — James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything Led by the writing of beloved, bestselling author Henri Nouwen (With Open Hands, Reaching Out, The Wounded Healer, Making All Things New), the authors of Spiritual Direction, return with the second work in this popular spirituality series on how to live out the five classical stages of spiritual development.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Made for Goodness
Book SynopsisWe are made for goodness. We are made for love. We are made for friendliness. We are made for togetherness.—Desmond Tutu In this personal and inspirational book, the late beloved Nobel Prize-winner and humanitarian shares the secret of joy and hope in the face of life’s difficulties.Archbishop Desmond Tutu witnessed some of the world’s darkest moments, for decades fighting the racist government policy of apartheid and since then being an ambassador of peace amidst political, diplomatic, and natural disasters. Yet people find him and his work joyful and hopeful. In Made for Goodness, Tutu shares his source of strength and optimism.Written with his daughter, Mpho, who is also an ordained Anglican minister, Tutu argues that God has made us for goodness, and when we simply start walking in the direction of this calling, God is there to meet us, encourage us, embrace us. God has made the world as a gra
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Year with God
Book SynopsisMany people are longing to find the footprint of God in their daily lives. This title contains 365 selections of scripture, commentary, meditations, and daily exercises to help readers see how they can bring their entire life into a life with God.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Year with Aslan
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Be Here
Book SynopsisThe popular pastor and New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins and What We Talk About When We Talk About God shows us how to pursue and realize our dreams, live in the moment, and joyfully do the things that make us come alive.Each of us was created for something great—we just need to figure out what it is and find the courage to do it. Whether it’s writing the next great American novel, starting a business, or joining a band, Rob Bell wants to help us make those dreams become reality. Our path is ours and ours alone to pursue, he reminds us, and in doing so, we derive great joy because we are living our passions.How to Be Here lays out concrete steps we can use to define and follow our dreams, interweaving engaging stories, lessons from biblical figures, insights gleaned from Rob’s personal experience, and practical advice. Rob gives you the support and insight you need to silence your critics, move from ide
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HarperCollins Publishers Crossing to Avalon
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Living and Dying Every Day
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ruthless Trust Pb
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HarperCollins Letters to Malcolm Chiefly on Prayer
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Learning to Pray
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A smart, wise, often side-splittingly funny master class in seeking God. Any spiritual seeker—from atheist to professional religious—will cherish this bravura tome from one of our great spiritual guides, in the lineage of C. S. Lewis, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, Gandhi, and Mother Teresa. Hallelujah & amen!”—Mary Karr, author of Lit and The Liar’s ClubOne of America’s most beloved spiritual leaders and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer.In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook. Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it a regular practice in our lives. A trusted guide walking beside us as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like any relationship, each person can discover the best style for building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to anyone willing to open their heart.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc All My Road Before Me
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HarperCollins Comedy Sex God
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Pete Holmes is Hunter S. Thompson if he was square as shit and funny as fuck. Did I swear enough? Pussy?” — Sarah Silverman “The thing about Pete is that there’s this question he never stops asking in his life and work: What is this? From his standup to his podcast to his talk to show to Crashing, this What is this? question infuses all he does with an existential urgency and a spiritual vitality. This is why so many resonate with him—he’s welcoming everyone in to the ancient practice of asking and seeking and questioning and following it where it leads, insisting that we join in him in his wonder and awe. He often says We’re on a rock flying through space and he’s tired of not talking about it. Well, this time he’s writing about it, and you’re going to love it.” — Rob Bell, author of Love Wins and What Is The Bible? “A marvelous and heartfelt story about the journey from role to soul.” — Ram Dass “Pete Holmes is that rare stand-up comedian who is wickedly sharp without being cynical and joyously exuberant without losing his edge. In Comedy Sex God, Pete hilariously confronts his faith in a way I would never dare, unless I thought there was real money in it.” — Conan O’Brien Pete Holmes is a thoughtful and hilarious contradiction. Centered, but ambitious. Zen, but stressed. He’s like the Buddha if the Buddha Googled himself. This memoir captures all the wonderful inconsistencies and strengths of my very funny friend. It was a joy to read. — John Mulaney Seldom do I read such creative and humorous writing—and have it be so profound and true at the same time. To quote Thomas Merton four days before he died ‘One day you realize that most of religion is laughable. And then you realize that you are nevertheless religious.’ Peter Holmes might just be the new Merton! — Richard Rohr, author of The Universal Christ
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Are Worth It Building a Life Worth Fighting
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Kyle Carpenter’s memoir of gallantry beyond the call of duty provides a vivid reminder that grit and valor remain American hallmarks. A compelling account of life well lived against the toughest odds, one that will inspire and build confidence in every reader.” — JIM MATTIS, former U.S. Secretary of Defense “Kyle displayed a heroism in the blink of an eye that will inspire for generations” — BARACK OBAMA “Kyle Carpenter is truly amazing! He is definitely an American hero. His memoir deserves to be a huge success. I wish Kyle and his coauthor Don Yaeger the very best with You Are Worth It.” — MIKE KRZYZEWSKI, Duke University men’s basketball coach “I think Kyle Carpenter is one of the greatest living Americans, and I’m honored to know him. This book is important. After I read it I wanted to be better. Please share it with the people you love.” — ZAC BROWN, Grammy Award-winning musician “Kyle Carpenter has shown true courage and strength in the face of extraordinary challenges. From the attack in Afghanistan to multiple surgeries and obstacles, he never lost his faith or his will to serve his fellow brothers and sisters. His story inspires us and makes all Americans proud.” — NIKKI HALEY, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations “Astonishing. ... Encourages everyone to ‘Be part of someone else’s miracle.’” — Booklist "[An] incredible story." — RACHEL HOLLIS "Kyle Carpenter's courage and sacrifice as a Marine was the true act of servant leadership, and I couldn’t be more honored to know him. You won’t get a more genuine story of finding purpose or living a life with intention than You Are Worth It." — JOHN C. MAXWELL, author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership "Offers valuable life lessons that speak beyond [Carpenter's] years. ... You Are Worth It is a work of last value. It holds tremendous potential to transform lives by assisting people in rising from their struggles stronger and more capable of loving one another." — The Federalist "A story of hope, selflessness, faith, and rebirth. ... Gives hope to those who are struggling." — Daily Caller
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mindful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Grounded
Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Oak Papers comes a beautiful meditation on how to foster a profound and healing spiritual communion with the natural world, exploring how the sacred can be accessed by looking to the past, to our ancestors and how they tread through their worlds.?Canton''s writing has an exquisite, somewhat dreamlike quality.??Peter Wohlleben, author of The Hidden Life of TreesWhen James Canton walked into Suffolk?s Lindsey Chapel, it was the beginning of what would become a new journey in his life?hours away from the bustling city of London and distant from the years in his early twenties when he traveled from Egypt to Argentina. Standing inside the quaint chapel, Canton realized that his past cosmopolitan desires had been replaced by an intense yearning to understand the history of the place he called home, a burning curiosity about the past and the spiritual ways and beliefs of the people who came before us.In Grounded, Canton retraces his steps into the places where our ancestors have experienced profound emotion, otherwise known as numinous experiences, to help us better understand who we are. Through lyrical meditation, reflection, and a thoughtful consideration of the ways and beliefs of the people who came before us, Canton seeks to know what our ancestors considered to be human, and what lessons we can learn from them to find security in our contemporary selves. Steeped in literary and folklore references, Grounded is a powerful exploration of the power of nature to soothe, nourish, and inspire the human soul.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Have a Dream Yo Tengo Un Sueño Spanish Edition
Book SynopsisPresentamos la biblioteca Martin Luther King Jr.Con un nuevo prólogo de Amanda Gorman.Una hermosa edición coleccionable del legendario discurso del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr en la Marcha en Washington, parte de los archivos del Dr. King publicados exclusivamente por HarperCollins. El 28 de agosto de 1963, el Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. se presentó ante miles de estadounidenses que se habían reunido en el Lincoln Memorial en Washington, D.C. en nombre de los derechos civiles. Incluyendo las palabras inmortales, Tengo un sueño, el discurso de apertura del Dr. King dinamizaría un movimiento y cambiaría el curso de la historia.Con referencias al Discurso de Gettysburg, la Proclamación de Emancipación, la Declaración de Independencia, la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, Shakespeare y la Biblia, el discurso de la Marcha en Washington del Dr. King ha sido aclamado durante mucho tiempo como uno de
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HarperCollins The Mystic Jesus
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Penguin Putnam Inc Prayer
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Penguin Putnam Inc Making Sense of God
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Penguin Putnam Inc Preaching
Book SynopsisPastor, preacher, and New York Times bestselling author of The Prodigal Prophet Timothy Keller shares his wisdom on communicating the Christian faith from the pulpit as well as from the coffee shop.Most Christians—including pastors—struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian gospel to change people’s lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to-earth sermons and talks that help people understand themselves, encounter Jesus, and apply the Bible to their lives. In this accessible guide for pastors and laypeople alike, Keller helps readers learn to present the Christian message of grace in a more engaging, passionate, and compassionate way.
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Wisdom of the Universe Essential Truths from
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Penguin Random House India The Art of Focus
Book SynopsisThe COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the world, prompting reflection and adjustment to the new normal. "The Art of Focus" offers stories and insights to help readers develop resilience and focus in navigating life post-pandemic. This series aims to empower individuals to adapt effectively and take control of their lives.
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Penguin Random House India Yuktahaar
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Penguin Random House India Unburden
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Penguin Random House India From Chaos to Calm
Book SynopsisThrough mindfulness, introspection and self-awareness, From Chaos to Calm guides you towards tranquillity with unwavering clarity and ease.
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Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd Shiva
Book SynopsisFrom being the destroyer to the most compassionate, being the personification of anger to the one who is easily pleased, living a life of complete detachment from the material to blessing his worshipers with material opulence, he remains a perfect puzzle to most.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Miracles
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University of Chicago Press Genii of the River Niger
Book SynopsisThe river Niger, a source of life and danger for the people in impoverished eastern Mali, is also the origin of elaborate mythology. From his travels through Mali and down the Niger in a dugout canoe, Jean-Marie Gibbal has created a personal documentary of the cultures of the region.
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The University of Chicago Press Violence Miracle in the Fourteenth Century
Book SynopsisAs war, pestilence and famine spread through Europe in the Middle Ages, so did reports of victims wondrously saved from disaster. These rescue miracles, recorded by over 100 14th-century cults, are the basis of this account of the miraculous in everyday medieval life.Table of ContentsPreface 1: Cult and Miracle in the Fourteenth Century 2: The Church as Mediator and Victim 3: Crime and Punishment 4: The Vagaries of Family Life 5: Children as Victims 6: The Violence of Nature 7: The Ravages of War 8: Conclusion Notes List of Cults Cited Index
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The University of Chicago Press Throughout your Generations Forever Sacrifice
Book SynopsisWhy does sacrifice, more than any other major religious institution, depend on gender dichotomy? Why do so many societies oppose sacrifice to childbirth, and why are childbearing women so commonly excluded from sacrificial practices? In this feminist study of relations between sacrifice, gender, and social organization, Nancy Jay reveals sacrifice as a remedy for having been born of woman, and hence uniquely suited to establishing certain and enduring paternity. Drawing on examples of ancient and modern societies, Jay synthesizes sociology of religion, ethnography, biblical scholarship, church history, and classics to argue that sacrifice legitimates and maintains patriarchal structures that transcend men's dependence on women's reproductive powers.
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Shattered Dreams Includes Workbook
Book SynopsisUsing the Biblical story of Naomi, Dr. Larry Crabb shows you how to look through life''s tragedies to see the lavish blessings God has for you in Shattered Dreams.?Shattered dreams,? writes Dr. Larry Crabb, ?are never random. They are always a piece in a larger puzzle, a chapter in a larger story. The Holy Spirit uses the pain of shattered dreams to help us discover our desire for God, to help us begin dreaming the highest dream.?To help you understand this neglected truth in the deepest and most helpful way, author and counselor Larry Crabb has written a wise, hopeful, honest, and realistic examination of life?s difficulties and tragedies. He wraps these insights around the bold story of Naomi in the Bible?s book of Ruth.As Crabb retells and illuminates this sometimes disturbing and often profoundly touching story, we are shown how God stripped Naomi of happiness in order to prepare her for joy. And we gain an unforgettable picture of how God uses shattered dreams to release better dreams and a more fulfilling life for those He loves. Shattered dreams have the power to change our lives for good. Join Larry Crabb on a life-changing adventure to encounter God in the midst of life?s most difficult times, and learn to live beyond your Shattered Dreams.
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Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Awakening
Book SynopsisStop hitting the spiritual snooze button.Would you describe your walk with God as fresh and exciting? Would you describe your spiritual life as vibrant and passionate? If not, would you like these attributes to be the norm in your everyday relationship with God? Are you ready to experience an awakening? Awakening helps you stir up your slumbering soul. You’ll discover how to break out of your season of dryness or get off to a great start either in the New Year or the next season in life. Take your faith-walk from a “going through the motions” or “have to” mindset to the stimulating, fresh “want to” experience of enjoying God’s presence—24/7. Weems encourages you to surrender fully, to discover the right kind of fuel for the journey, and to learn a new way to pray and fast. This lifestyle is not based on rules or religion, but on a deep, satisfying, motivating relationship with God. Included in Awakening is a 21-Day Plan that will guide you through the principles that ensure a lasting, fresh relationship with God—even in a world where everything quickly becomes stale. “It’s time to wake up and put an end to spiritual sluggishness! I promise this year will be the best of your life if it is your best year spiritually.” – Stovall Weems
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Authentic Media The Necessity of an Enemy
Book Synopsis“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — Jesus Congratulations! Your Goliath Has Arrived. Enemies often seem to get in the way of our plans, leaving us discouraged and disoriented. But what if these obstacles are a part of God’s plans for us? Our enemies - whether our weaknesses, circumstances, deep-seated sins, other people, or any other challenge—can become our stepping stool to new breakthroughs in life, if we leverage the opportunity. Just as David’s encounter with Goliath transformed him from a delivery boy to a national hero, our enemies can be a blessing in disguise - if only we recognize and face them head-on. Human nature tells us to flee our enemies, but Ron Carpenter will challenge you to embrace them. In The Necessity of an Enemy, Ron shares engaging
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Three Rivers Press Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life
Book SynopsisOne of the most original thinkers on the role of religion in the modern world—and the bestselling author of such acclaimed books as A History of God, Islam, and Buddha—now gives us a thoughtful, and thought-provoking book that can help us make the world a more compassionate place.Karen Armstrong believes that while compassion is intrinsic in all human beings, each of us needs to work diligently to cultivate and expand our capacity for compassion. Here, she sets out a program that can lead us toward a more compassionate life.The twelve steps Armstrong suggests begin with “Learn About Compassion” and close with “Love Your Enemies.” In between, she takes up “compassion for yourself,” mindfulness, suffering, sympathetic joy, the limits of our knowledge of others, and “concern for everybody.” She suggests concrete ways of enhancing our compassion and putting it into action in our every
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Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Future of God
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times Bestselling Author. Can God be revived in a skeptical age? What would it take to give people a spiritual life more powerful than anything in the past? Deepak Chopra tackles these issues with eloquence and insight in this book. He proposes that God lies at the source of human awareness. Therefore, any person can find the God within that transforms everyday life. God is in trouble. The rise of the militant atheist movement spearheaded by Richard Dawkins signifies, to many, that the deity is an outmoded myth in the modern world. Deepak Chopra passionately disagrees, seeing the present moment as the perfect time for making spirituality what it really should be: reliable knowledge about higher reality. Outlining a path to God that turns unbelief into the first step of awakening, Deepak shows us that a crisis of faith is like the fire we must pass through on the way to power, truth, and love. “
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Zondervan Finding Gods Blessings in Brokenness
Book SynopsisFrom the trusted writings of Dr. Charles Stanley comes Finding God’s Blessings in Brokenness, a deeply encouraging book about seeking the Lord through the trials and tribulations of life.
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Zondervan NIV Thinline Bible Cloth over Board Floral Red
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Zondervan A Grace Revealed
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Zondervan O Me of Little Faith
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Zondervan Gods Economy Redefining the Health and Wealth
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Zondervan Spiritual Rhythm
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Zondervan Gods Story Your Story
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