July 2020 list by Holly Whistler
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175 Temple Symbols and Their Meanings
by Donald W. Parry
President Russell M. Nelson taught us that "each temple is a house of learning. There we are taught in the Master's way. His way differs from modes of others. His way is ancient and rich with symbolism. We can learn much by pondering the reality for which each symbol stands." With 175 separate entries, this volume explores a variety of these rich symbols and truths regarding ancient and modern temples.
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1820: Dawning of the Restoration
by Richard E. Bennett
What was the world like in 1820? Written to commemorate the bicentennial of the First Vision, this new book introduces the vision and the Restoration of the gospel within a global setting. Seeking to capture the qualities and essential meanings of the age, Richard Bennett explores what he calls the "four dominant constellations in the skies of early nineteenth century history"—namely, revolution and reform, Romanticism, emancipation and independence, and religious revivalism.
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Angry with God: Understanding the Rules of Earth Life
by Scott R. Frazer
There are many people in the world who have been angry at God at some time in their lives. Whether due to loved ones who passed away before their time, personal crises that God did not resolve, or horrific world events, many religious faithful have questioned God's decision to not use His power to help them.
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The Pilgrim Hypothesis
by Timothy Ballard
America is a country with deep-seated roots of faith planted by pilgrims seeking religious independence. It was these men and women who paved the way for a free nation under God in this promised land but what if those early voyagers were brought here for a much greater purpose? In The Pilgrim Hypothesis readers are presented with a gripping new investigation by best-selling author and historian Timothy Ballard as he uncovers what the early colonists a people who believed themselves to be the "New Israel" may have known about their role in the restoration of the gospel.
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See No Stranger: A Memoir and Manifesto of Revolutionary Love
by Valarie Kaur
A leading Sikh activist blends the approaches of historical civil rights leaders to outline the practice of Revolutionary Love as an effective response to violence and division, explaining how its moral applications can facilitate transformative political and social change. Illustrations.
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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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The Way of Gratitude: A New Spirituality for Today
by Galen Guengerich
Rev. Galen Guengerich, the charismatic, brilliant leader of one of the nation's most prominent Unitarian congregations, All Souls Church, shares with readers his wisdom on how to lead a spiritual life through the practice of gratitude. Through his personal story, poems that resonate with his spiritual message, and guided spiritual practices, including "gratitude goals," this book helps readers discover how the way of gratitude can make them happier and healthier, and provide a new sense of belonging not only to the universe as a whole but also to themselves.
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Wicca for Beginners: A Guide to Wiccan Beliefs, Rituals, Magic & Witchcraft
by Lisa Chamberlain
Written with the beginner in mind, this comprehensive and detailed guide gives you everything you need to know about the ancient practice of Wicca. From learning how to practice rituals to understanding Wiccan mindsets and philosophies, Wicca for Beginners is perfect for anyone looking to learn more about Wicca regardless of experience.
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
by Shunryū Suzuki
A 50th Anniversary edition of the bestselling Zen classiic. In the fifty years since its original publication, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind has become one of the great modern spiritual classics, much beloved, much reread, and much recommended as the best first book to read on Zen. Suzuki Roshi presents the basics--from the details of posture and breathing in zazen to the perception of nonduality--in a way that is not only remarkably clear, but that also resonates with the joy of insight from the first to the last page.
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