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• Call Me Home

  Poems

  Harman Kaur,

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  “Explore the multifaceted concept of "home" through Kaur's evocative poetry. Journey beyond its physical confines to discover its emotional and psychological depths, touching on themes like immigration, womanhood, and spirituality.” -Amazon

• Here

  a Spirituality of Staying in a Culture of Leaving

  Sohn, Lydia (Pastor),

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  “Here pushes back against our age of constant reinvention and the cultural message that we should do whatever it takes to get wherever we want to go. Instead, Sohn’s message is the opposite: stay. Stay and cultivate the immense potential and beauty…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Whole Life in Twelve Movies

  a Cinematic Journey to a Deeper Spirituality

  Norris, Kathleen, 1947-

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  “Two celebrated spirituality writers, American poet and author Kathleen Norris and Irish storyteller and peace activist Gareth Higgins, discuss twelve acclaimed movies that can help us better understand our lives, from before birth to death and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Comfort in Darkness

  the Invisible Power of Jiu Jitsu

  Gracie, Rickson, 1958-

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  “Rickson Gracie, the godfather of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), wrote Comfort in Darkness after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, a terminal sentence which he views as the final fight of his life - one he knows he will eventually lose. This is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Blazing Eye Sees All

  Love Has Won, False Prophets and the Fever Dream of the American New Age

  Sottile, Leah,

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  “In Blazing Eye Sees All, Sottile seeks to understand the quest for New Age spirituality in an era of fear that has made us open to anything that claims to bring relief from war, the climate crisis, COVID 19, and the myriad of other issues we face.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cloistered

  My Years as a Nun

  Coldstream, Catherine,

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  “Provides a memoir of life inside the world of a traditional Carmelite monastery and the intense personal journey into and out of an enclosed life of poverty, chastity and obedience.” -Novelist

• Shamanism

  the Timeless Religion

  Singh, Manvir,

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  “From a brilliant, young, Harvard-trained anthropologist and contributor to The New Yorker comes a fascinating investigation into the spiritual practice of shamanism, from its beginnings to the present moment, for readers disaffected with organized…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Steps

  a Guide to Transforming Your Life When Willpower Isn't Enough

  Ortberg, John,

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  “Admiration, comfort, love, power, success, pleasure, escape, control: we’re all addicted to something, whether we realize it or not. In this deeply heartfelt book, author John Ortberg offers a guide for transformation when we know something needs…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Modern Magic

  Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Contemporary Witches

  Tea, Michelle,

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  “A self-described DIY witch and professional tarot reader, literary and feminist icon Michelle Tea provides a fascinating magical history and spiritual traditions from around the world, giving us the tools, spells, and rituals to navigate our…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Familiar Stranger

  (re)introducing the Holy Spirit to Those in Search of An Experiential Spirituality

  Staton, Tyler, 1987-

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  “Christians today are hungry for authentic spiritual experiences, yet all too often they don't have the knowledge of or relationship with the Holy Spirit. The confusion and unfamiliarity that surround the Person of the Holy Spirit, lead too many…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maktub

  An Inspirational Companion to The Alchemist

  Coelho, Paulo,

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  “An essential companion to the inspirational classic The Alchemist, filled with timeless stories of reflection and rediscovery.” -Novelist

• Digital Dharma

  How AI Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Well-being

  Chopra, Deepak,

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  “In a world captivated yet bewildered by artificial intelligence, spiritual icon Deepak Chopra, MD, illuminates AI's untapped potential to unravel the enigma of consciousness, positioning AI not as a threat but as a catalyst for personal and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Have You Ever Wondered?

  Finding the Everyday Clues to Meaning, Purpose & Spirituality

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  “Beauty. Justice. Identity. Love. Stories. Nature. Hope. These things intrigue us, move us and prompt us to ask big questions. Could there be clues in our deepest desires that point to life’s meaning? Have You Ever Wondered? invites you on an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Mystics Would Like a Word

  Six Women Who Met God and Found a Spirituality for Today

  Evans, Shannon K.,

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  “Is there a Christian spirituality that embraces the entire reality of womanhood? The answer, Shannon K. Evans suggests, is an emphatic yes. There is a spirituality that meets us in every part of our lives, developed by the women who came before us.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Afternoon of Christianity

  the Courage to Change

  Halík, Tomáš,

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  “Tomáš Halík provides a poignant reflection on Christianity’s crisis of faith while offering a vision of the self-reflection, love, and growth necessary for the church to overcome and build a deeper and more mature faith.” -Novelist (ST CROIX FALLS…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Perennial Ceremony

  Lessons and Gifts From a Dakota Garden

  Peterson, Teresa R., 1968-

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  “Travel through a garden's seasons toward healing, reclamation, and wholeness--for us, and for our beloved relative, the Earth. In this rich collection of prose, poetry, and recipes, Teresa Peterson shares how she found refuge from the struggle to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mother Emanuel

  Two Centuries of Race, Resistance, and Forgiveness in One Charleston Church

  Sack, Kevin,

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  “A powerful history of a pivotal Charleston African American church, tracing its role in the fight for racial justice from its 19th-century founding through the Civil Rights Movement to the infamous 2015 race-motivated massacre, revealing…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Islam

  a New History From Muhammad to the Present

  Tolan, John Victor, 1959-

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  “A concise new narrative history of Islam that draws on the transformative insights of recent research to emphasize the diversity and dynamism of the tradition.” -Novelist

• Believe

  Why Everyone Should Be Religious

  Douthat, Ross Gregory, 1979-

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  “For searchers caught between doubt and belief and for believers struggling to reconcile faith with contemporary assumptions about science and progress, ‘Believe’ by New York Times columnist Ross Douthat shows how religious faith makes better sense…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Heaven Help Us

  How Faith Communities Inspire Hope, Strengthen Neighborhoods, and Build the Future

  Kasich, John,

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  “In an era in which religion can be perceived as a source of division rather than peace, Heaven Help Us by former Ohio governor and congressman John Kasich explores true, inspiring stories of American faith communities becoming fresh, surprising…Read moreRead more of this annotation