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Spirituality and Religion March 2024
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| I Did A New Thing: 30 Days to Living Free by Tabitha BrownSocial media star and "America's Mom" Tabitha Brown shares her advice for opening yourself up to big changes by taking small chances every day in this engaging and accessible guide, with relatable examples from her own life and how her belief in God gave her the courage to take true leaps of faith. |
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Falling Upward : A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
by Richard Rohr
"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 is exactly the opposite.? What looks like falling down can largely be experienced as "falling upward."? In fact, it is not a loss but somehow actually a gain, as we have all seen with elders who?have come to their fullness.?? Explains why the second half of life can and should be full of spiritual richness Offers a new view of how spiritual growth happens loss is gain Richard Rohr is a regular contributing writer for Sojourners and Tikkun magazines This important book explores the counterintuitive message that we grow spiritually much more by doing wrong than by doing right."
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| Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials by Marion GibsonUsing witch trials as a framework, University of Exeter professor Marion Gibson looks at the dramatic and informative history of witchcraft in Europe, Africa, and the Americas, with a special focus on the social dynamics between accused witches (often people who threaten the established social or political order) and the people who persecute them. |
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| Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere by Savannah GuthrieBeginning with her Baptist upbringing, Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie reflects on the role faith has played in her life and how her relationship with religion has evolved over time. From there, she takes readers through her existing understanding of God as love and the importance of making space for imperfection in her spiritual life. |
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| The Qur'an: A Verse Translation by M.A.R. Habib and Bruce B. LawrenceThrough the combined efforts of Rutgers University English professor M.A.R. Habib and Duke University religion professor Bruce B. Lawrence, the foundational text of Islam is rendered in flowing, lyrical verse in this accessible new translation of the Qur'an. |
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| Life is Hard, God is Good, Let's Dance: Experiencing Real Joy in A World Gone Mad by Brant HansenIn this amusing and upbeat collection of engaging personal essays, Christian radio personality Brant Hansen reflects on topics like his dysfunctional childhood, appreciation of worship songs, relationship with his autism, and a moving visit to a missionary hospital in Afghanistan with an inspiring tone and light, conversational writing. |
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Native American spiritualism : an exploration of Indigenous beliefs and cultures
by L. M. Arroyo
"The spiritual practices of Native Americans are as diverse and bountiful as the Nations themselves, renowned for their inextricable ties to nature and geographical location. Today, many Indigenous customs are still conflated and misunderstood, even though their influence is seen and felt in every corner of the country."
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| American Zion: A New History of Mormonism by Benjamin E. ParkGiven extensive access to primary sources in church archives, historian Benjamin E. Park provides a thought-provoking chronicle of the history of the Latter-day Saints movement, from its earliest 18th century roots to the present, and how that history has intersected with politics, been shaped by society, and marginalized women and racial minorities. |
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