January 2019 list by Holly Whistler
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Almost Everything: Notes On Hope
by Anne Lamott
The New York Times best-selling author of Hallelujah Anyway presents an inspirational guide to the role of hope in everyday life and explores essential truths about how to overcome burnout and suffering by deliberately choosing joy.
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Cole and Sav: Our Surprising Love Story
by Cole and Savannah Labrant
Millions around the world followed the fairytale love story of viral YouTube stars Cole and Savannah LaBrant and watched as they said “I do.” Their subsequent YouTube channel, dedicated to family and faith, garners more than 100 million views each month. But now for the first time ever, Cole and Sav invite you beyond the highlight reel and into the beautiful and messy, funny and tender story of how God brought two unlikely people together in a surprising, unexpected way.
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Fully Alive: Discovering What Matters Most
by Timothy Shriver
Timothy Shriver (son of Sargent and Eunice Shriver and nephew of John F. Kennedy) has devoted much of his life to the Special Olympics. In this memoir, Shriver recounts how his relationship to his Aunt Rosemary inspired him to join his mother in working for the needs of the intellectually disabled. As he recalls the sobering story of Rosemary's life, Shriver offers observations about the social isolation of the disabled, and the inspiration he's received from Special Olympians.
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Hashtag Islam: How Cyber-Islamic Environments Are Transforming Religious Authority
by Gary R. Bunt
Gary Bunt, a twenty-year pioneer in the study of cyber-Islamic environments, explores the diverse and surprising ways digital technology is shaping how Muslims across vast territories relate to religious authorities in fulfilling spiritual, mystical, and legalistic agendas. Muslims, embracing the immediacy and general accessibility of the internet, are increasingly turning to cyberspace for advice and answers to important religious questions.
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I Can't Believe It's Not Buddha!: Fake Buddha Quotes and What They Can Teach Us About Buddhism
by Bodhipaksa
Quotes from the Buddha are everywhere: on Facebook, Instagram, coffee mugs, posters. There's only one problem: the Buddha didn't actually say most of them. This humorous and informative book takes these fake Buddha quotes as a launching point for a discussion on what the Buddha really did say, and is a great entry point for those interested in learning more about Buddhism--what it is, and what it isn't.
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The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up to God's Goodness Around You
by Shannan Martin
For Christ-followers living in an increasingly complicated world, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to live a life of intention and meaning. Where do we even begin? Shannan Martin offers a surprisingly simple answer: uncover the hidden corners of our cities and neighborhoods and invest deeply in the lives of people around us.
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Next Level Thinking: 10 Powerful Thoughts for a Successful and Abundant Life
by Joel Osteen
The #1 best-selling author and pastor of Lakewood Church invites readers to set aside the shortcomings of the past and step into a new level of victory and favor. God has destined us to rise higher-to the next level. When we leave behind the negative mind-sets, the scarcity mentality, and the limits others have put on us, we'll experience the life of victory, favor, and abundance that was meant for us all along.
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One Heart at a Time
by Delilah
The most listened-to woman on U.S. radio, who has distinguished herself as the “Queen of Sappy Love Songs” and America’s ultimate romance guru, discusses her off-air life—one full of trials, forgiveness and faith.
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Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication
by Oren Jay Sofer
We spend so much of our lives talking to each other, but how much are we simply running on automatic—relying on old habits and hoping for the best? Are we able to truly hear others and speak our mind in a clear and kind way, without needing to get defensive or go on the attack? In this groundbreaking synthesis of mindfulness, somatics, and Nonviolent Communication, Oren Jay Sofer offers simple yet powerful practices to develop healthy, effective, and satisfying ways of communicating.
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Soar!: Build Your Vision from the Ground Up
by T. D. Jakes
A guide for escaping an unfulfilling job to pursue a more meaningful existence that establishes a healthier foundation for one's family blends spiritual and professional strategies designed to help readers discover their life's purpose and pursue entrepreneurial goals.
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