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Five Years in Heaven
The Unlikely Friendship That Answered Life's Greatest Questions
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2015
What is heaven on earth? The answer lies in this true story of one young man's journey to find hope and purpose with the help of an unlikely teacher--a compassionate and wise old nun, whom the world had long-forgotten.
By the time Harvard-educated John Schlimm turned 31 years old, he had worked...
The Journey of Desire Study Guide Expanded Edition
Searching for the Life You've Always Dreamed Of
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2017
Most contemporary Americans share the same dilemma: they long for purpose in life, but they’re not sure how to find it… or even what it might look like if they did. Yet the little-known truth is that the secret of a person’s true purpose is coded in the desires of his or her own heart.
In...
NOW!
The Art of Being Truly Present
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2016
NOW! The Art of Being Truly Present is a collection of 85 original reflections on everyday experience, each paired with "mindful reminders" or meditative invocations, on the subjects that we all deal with on a daily basis and throughout our lives: Work, Aging, Gossip, Sex, and Friendship - just to...
by Karl Renz
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: December 29, 2015
Around 1945, in the area of Nag Hammadi in Upper Egypt, some peasants accidentally discovered some 53 parchments, written in Sahidic Coptic, buried in a large jar one meter high. Those leather-bound papyrus codices were mostly Gnostic texts, including the prestigious ‘Gospel of Thomas’.
The Gospel...
On Holy Ground
A Daily Devotional
Language: English
Release Date: October 26, 1999
Abraham leaving Ur for an unknown land God would show him. Jesus going out into the wilderness of temptation. Paul's life-changing trip down the Damascus Road. All of these biblical journeys offer insight into our own personal spiritual journey. In On Holy Ground, Charles Stanley takes an in-depth...
by Donna Gaines, Charlotte Akin, Donna Avant
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 27, 2014
As pastors’ wives, the authors of this devotional personally have experienced or witnessed the issues with which women struggle: identity, marriage, children, work. Reading this devotional is like having a conversation with a trusted friend who knows what you are going through. Over 52 weeks, these...
The One Year Book of Encouragement
365 Days of Inspiration and Wisdom for Your Spiritual Journey
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2010
The One Year Book of Encouragement is a collection of insights from assorted Christian authors, past and present—from Oswald Chambers and Philip Yancey to John Calvin and John Wesley. Draw encouragement every day from the wisdom of the ages with this One Year book—it’s bound to be a classic!
Builders and Blockers of Life
Overcoming Obstacles for a Better You
Language: English
Release Date: November 8, 2016
From The Better Life Coach, Randal Smalls, comes a collection of encouraging stories, useful ideas, and profound inspiration for making tomorrow better than today. Builders and Blockers of Life vividly illustrates how to loosen your grip from the weight of the world so you're able to reach out and...
Understanding Abusive Church Leadership
What It Looks Like and How It Debilitates the Life and Spirit of Church Members
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2012
Abuse in the church is real. The place where one expects to find love, inspiration, and healing can become the very place where harm and destruction occur. Sadly, pastors and church leaders can bring abuse to their people through the use of a rigid and harsh approach to leadership. Other leaders are...
by Todd Gaddis
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: September 3, 2010
The “it” factor is a phrase that I’ve heard tossed around for years. It often applies to those who excel in their particular niche in life. For example, we might say an actor or athlete stands above the crowd in their work because, quite frankly, they possess that something extra called “It.” ...
The Vows
The Spiritual Side of the Altar
Language: English
Release Date: October 22, 2014
The Vows draws upon traditional Christian teachings on the holiness of the marriage promises between a man and a woman. It explains how they may pledge to one another their commitments to a permanent, trusting, and family-oriented relationship. Mary Robinson illustrates the challenges and joys of...
Everyday Enlightenment
The Essential Guide to Finding Happiness in the Modern World
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2012
An engaging and practical guide to finding hapiness today, written by one of the most influential Buddhist leaders in the world.
“I love the modern world; we have so many opportunities to be generous and inspire each other,” writes His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa in Everyday...
Show Me Your Way
The Complete Guide to Exploring Interfaith Spiritual Direction
Language: English
Release Date: November 19, 2012
An ancient spiritual practice rediscovered—and re-imaginated—for today.
This fascinating introduction to an ancient spiritual practice is for all of us who are searching for fresh spiritual insight. People of all faiths—and even those with no particular religious involvement—are discovering...
Snap out of It
How to Get Saved from Spiritual Insanity
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2005
In the short but powerful book Snap Out of It, author Barry Bragg invites you to discover that a questioning mind, an independent spirit, and a sense of humor are the holy trinity of spiritual sanity.
An honest examination of religion takes us to a place of humility, not rigid dogma or superiority....