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Spirituality and Religion March 2018
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Box of Butterflies : Discovering the Unexpected Blessings All Around Us
by Roma Downey
What it's about: Ever since she was a little girl, Roma Downey has seen butterflies as a reminder of God’s presence. They have appeared to her in moments when she needed encouragement and reminded her she is not alone. Roma shares stories from her life, quotes, poems, scripture, and artwork that she prays will uplift you as they have her.
You'll like this book if: you're looking for a gentle, faith-based read that allows you to "dip in and out" of the content.
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Advice Not Given : A Guide to Getting Over Yourself
by Mark Epstein
What it's about: Our ego, and its accompanying sense of nagging self-doubt as we work to be bigger, better, smarter, and more in control, is one affliction we all share. Buddhism and Western psychotherapy both identify the ego as the limiting factor in our well-being, and come to the same conclusion: When we give the ego free reign, we suffer; but when it learns to let go, we are free.
About the author: Mark Epstein, M.D. is a psychiatrist in private practice in New York City and the author of a number of books about the interface of Buddhism and psychotherapy,
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| Happiness in This Life: A Passionate Meditation on Earthly Existence by Pope FrancisWhat it is: a collection of homilies, addresses, and writings by Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church, about finding joy and happiness in life.
Why you might like it: The short entries touch on topics ranging from humility to family; while aimed at Catholics, it's approachable for those of other faiths too. "A book as loving and encouraging as the man himself seems to be," says Booklist.
You might also like: The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. |
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| Moral Combat: How Sex Divided American Christians and Fractured American Politics by R. Marie GriffithWhat it is: a sweeping history of how sexuality divided the American political and cultural landscape -- and how Christianity played a role. Starting in the 1920s (when birth control activist Margaret Sanger arrived on the scene) and continuing through Donald Trump's election as President, Moral Combat touches on issues fought over in churches and the voting book alike -- abortion, gay marriage, and transgender rights.
Is it for you? This timely book will please readers interested in the history of today's hot-button issues. |
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Vintage Saints and Sinners : 25 Christians who Transformed my Faith
by Karen Wright Marsh
What it's about: Profiles twenty-five historical Christians whose lives acted as lessons in everyday spirituality for the author and helped to inspire her to embark on her own pilgrimage through faith.
About Karen Wright Marsh: Karen Wright Marsh is executive director and cofounder of Theological Horizons, a university ministry that has advanced theological scholarship at the intersection of faith, thought, and life since 1991.
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