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"A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life. In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or "gone down" are the only ones who understand "up." Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book...

"Religion lies at the heart of the human experience. The great faiths--Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism--together may account for up to six billion of the world's nearly seven billion people. For all the differences between their beliefs--or between them and followers of Japanese Shinto or animistic faiths in Africa--these adherents seek the same fulfilment from their religious experience: a feeling of connection with the universe,...

"Exploration of the pathways of the Avalonian Tradition with a focus on priestess roles within a group and the Pagan community at large. Includes references to history and geography of Arthurian/Avalonian lore"--

One night after family devotions, Delaney asks her father to teach her to do better at prayer and he relates the story of Master Peter, a sixteenth-century barber who made the same request of Martin Luther.

Based on his famous retreats, acclaimed Zen monk Thich Nhat Hanh reveals how to become mindful through a series of Buddhist meditation techniques.

"Who is God? Where do I go when I die? Is God even real? This books answers none of these questions, but it asks them all! It is a thoughtful book that enforces no views but stresses the importance of a healthy dialogue, curiosity, love, and wonder."--Back cover.

"A complete introduction to Sanatana Dharma, the spiritual science of the Hindu sages. Examines how many core concepts of Hinduism, including Brahman, Atman, bhakti, karma, and reincarnation, relate to modern science. Explores the scientific discoveries of the rishis, ancient Vedic sages, and how they have only recently been rediscovered by Western scientists. Reveals the concepts of quantum physics hidden within the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, the...

The New York Times bestseller from the author of Help, Thanks, Wow, Hallelujah Anyway, Almost Everything, and Dusk, Night, Dawn. Lamott's long-awaited collection of new and selected essays on hope, joy, and grace.
Anne Lamott writes about faith, family, and community in essays that are both wise and irreverent. It’s an approach that has become her trademark. Now in Small Victories,...

When a new, white student nicknamed "The Jesus Boy" joins her sixth grade class in the winter of 1971, Frannie's growing friendship with him makes her start to see some things in a new light.