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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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| The Spirituality of Dreaming: Unlocking the Wisdom of Our Sleeping Selves by Kelly BulkeleyIn this thought-provoking, scholarly examination of dreaming, religious psychology researcher Kelly Bulkeley looks at the nocturnal mind and asks provocative questions about the potential spiritual insights to be gained by exploring your dreams, the metaphors and symbols they contain, and how to derive concrete meaning from abstract ideas. |
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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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| Far Beyond Gold: Running From Fear to Faith by Sydney McLaughlinIn her debut memoir, Olympic gold medalist Sydney McLaughlin offers a candid account of her life, career, and faith, including the overwhelming anxieties she faced at the 2016 Rio Games, the crisis that followed, and how her spiritual renewal empowered her to confidently face her next chance to go for the gold. |
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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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