July 2019 list by Holly Whistler
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After Life: My Journey from Incarceration to Freedom
by Alice Marie Johnson
A convicted drug trafficker whose controversial life sentence was commuted by Donald Trump after serving 21 years in prison shares the story of her life, her faith and the advocacy work of Kim Kardashian West.
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Anything Can Be Healed: The Body Mirror System of Healing With Chakras
by Martin Brofman
A new edition of the classic practical manual for utilizing the chakra system as a body/mind interface for effective energetic healing Explores the physical body as a mirror of our consciousness, with symptoms reflecting inner stresses in our emotional being, our mind, and/or our higher self. Offers an in-depth explanation of different aspects of each chakra, alongside a chakra meditation and practical energy exercises.
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Creating a Christ-Centered Home: 12 Teachings of Jesus to Strengthen Our Families by Emily Belle FreemanIn the hectic scramble of a world that asks us to do everything, be everyone, and make it all look easy, we often lose track of the experiences that really matter most—quiet moments in our homes with our families when we feel the peace of Jesus Christ. The lessons Jesus taught in the homes of His followers were simple. They were basic. And they were—and are—essential. In Creating a Christ-Centered Home, you will discover how to fill your family’s hearts with the principles Jesus taught in the most sacred of classrooms: the home.
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Dreams as Revelation by Mary Jane Woodger, Kenneth L. Alford, and Craig K. ManscillThroughout recorded history, the Lord has used dreams as a means to communicate with His children. In this book, BYU Church history professors share guidance and counsel from prophets as well as their own insights to help readers recognize when a dream is revelatory in nature. Along with scriptural dreams and Joseph Smith’s dreams there are original accounts of hundreds of carefully selected dreams, including dreams of the Savior, temple work, and more. In addition to being personally applicable for how to understand your own dreams, this guide is a valuable resource for talks, lessons, and family home evenings.
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Leaving the Witness: Exiting a Religion and Finding a Life
by Amber Scorah
A first book by the creator of the "Dear Amber" podcast describes her strict upbringing as a third-generation Jehovah's Witness and her efforts to find her true place in the world apart from the edicts of her family and faith.
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Life Beyond the Grave: Christian Interfaith Perspectives by Alonzo L. Gaskill and Robert L. MilletSurely no subject has captured the attention of men and women like that of death and the life beyond. Millions have sought with Job to know “if a man die, shall he live again?” (Job 14:14). And if there is a future state, what is its nature? How best may mortal men and women prepare for it? Indeed, death has ever remained life’s most awesome mystery. In this book, representatives of several Christian groups address the topics of death and what lies beyond death from the vantage of their particular religious traditions.
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Seekers Wanted: The Skills You Need for the Faith You Want by Anthony SweatDo you sometimes wonder what is and isn’t Church doctrine? Have you heard something unsettling about Church history and wanted to know if it’s true? Do you want to deepen your study on a gospel topic but don’t know where to look other than Google? Do you seek to reconcile how to follow modern yet mortal prophets? If you said yes to any of these questions, then you are a latter-day seeker. This book will aid you by providing essential skills to seek learning by study and faith. These chapters don’t tell you want to think, but help you figure out how to think and to increase your capacity to be a disciple-scholar.
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Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe
by Laura Lynne Jackson
The certified medium and author of The Light Between Us counsels readers on how to recognize and interpret life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides on the other side for more relevant life purpose and direction.
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Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power
by Pam Grossman
A practicing witch explains her own journey into witchcraft and how it helped her find strength, empowerment and a deeper purpose while also meditating on why witches have intrigued people for centuries and how they helped shape the modern world.
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