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A companion to the inspirational classic The Alchemist is filled with timeless stories of reflection and rediscovery. From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelho’s daily column of the same name, Maktub, meaning “it is written,” invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains,...
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"A generation of Americans, disillusioned with organized religion, still longs for meaning and transcendence. In The God of Wild Places, theologian and former pastor Tony Jones traces his own journey out of the church and into the woods, guiding readers to reflect on their own experience of the divine in the wilderness"--
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Taking care of ourselves is essential. But while many of us are focusing on our physical, emotional, and mental well-being, we're overlooking an aspect of ourselves that needs nourishing as well-our souls. This 49-day interactive devotional from clinical psychologist and theologian Dr. Chanequa Walker-Barnes shows how to begin caring for your spiritual self in only forty-nine days. Each day includes short, accessible, and practical prompts, practices,...
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"From renowned Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim, a guide to turning life's challenges into opportunities for self-discovery. Have you ever felt like life has thrown you a curveball? Are you struggling to overcome unexpected challenges and setbacks? While loss, heartbreak, and loneliness are all part of the human experience, in this warm guide, internationally bestselling author Haemin Sunim shows us that these moments can actually be rare opportunities...
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"Tangen Roshi saw a Buddha in everyone and everything. He treated those he encountered in this way without differentiating between big and small, important and not important, enlightened and deluded. Yet at the same time, Tangen Roshi would tirelessly guide his students to what he himself realized, demanding of them to give their all to their practice, just as he did. No matter if someone stayed in Bukkoku-ji for 30 years or just for one day, everybody...
10) The age of magic
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"In this enchanting novel from the Booker Prize-winning author, a group of world-weary travelers discover the meaning of life in a mysterious Swiss mountain village. The Age of Magic has begun. Unveil your eyes. Eight weary filmmakers, traveling from Paris to Basel, arrive at a small Swiss hotel on the shores of a luminous lake. Above them, strewn with lights that twinkle in the darkness, looms the towering Rigi mountain. Over the course of three...
11) Ordinary angels
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"The amazing true story about the hairdresser who inspired a city to save a little girl's life, a first-hand account of the miracle that played out in front of millions worldwide. The obstacles that showed up that wintery morning were nothing compared to the lifetime of mountains Sharon Stevens had to climb to get to that point. As the truth unfolds, the lives of two little girls intertwine, each marked by unspeakable tragedies, insurmountable challenges,...
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"Do you believe that you have a vital role to play in the spiritual battle we face as believer's in today's world? What if you could learn to spot the accusations of the enemy, reject his lies, and learn to stand on the promises of God? Followers of Jesus are a part of a spiritual family that has helped bring about God's purposes over the centuries. As the church carries on that mission today, renowned pastor and author Matt Chandler invites us to...
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From a world-renowned painter, an exploration of creativity's quintessential-and often overlooked-role in the spiritual life. Written over thirty years of painting and creating in his studio, this book is Makoto Fujimura's broad and deep exploration of creativity and the spiritual aspects of "making." What he does in the studio, he asserts, is theological work as much as it is aesthetic work. In between pouring precious, pulverized minerals onto handmade...