With spring comes the impulse for renewal and rebirth. For those of us on spiritual journeys, this is a good time to take up a new book and spend some time in reflection (preferably outdoors!) and study. We've picked out some of our current favorites. Follow the links to our reviews and an excerpt.

Keeping the Faith Without a Religion Keeping the Faith Without a Religion by Roger Housden — A beautifully written explanation of a secular spirituality for the seekers of our times.
Read the review and an excerpt on beauty.

Empathy Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution by Roman Krznaric — A masterful and edifying book that presents the practice of empathy as a transformative virtue that can change individuals and the world.
Read the review and an excerpt on transformation.

The Meaning and Practice of Faith
The Meaning and Practice of Faith by Diarmund O'Murchu — An in-depth examination of the faith of the evolving adult generation.
Read the review and an excerpt on faith.

The Meaning and Practice of Faith The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu — Wise counsel on four concrete steps we can take to walk the path of forgiveness.
Read the review and an excerpt on forgiveness.

Sacred Fire Sacred Fire: A Vision For a Deeper Human and Christian Maturity by Ronald Rohlheiser — A substantive sequel to The Holy Longing that deals with the three stages of discipleship.
Read the review and an excerpt on forgiveness.

Silent Compassion Silent Compassion: Finding God in Contemplation by Richard Rohr — A lyrical tribute to silence, mysticism, and contemplation as alternatives to the rampant dualism of our times.
Read the review and an excerpt on silence.

The Ecstasy of Surrender
The Ecstasy of Surrender: 12 Surprising Ways Letting Go Can Empower Your life by Judith Orloff — An ambitious book, complete with tools, quizzes, and spiritual exercises, on the path of surrender as a route to a meaningful life.
Read the review and an excerpt on openness.

Ask the Beasts Ask the Beasts: Darwin and the God of Love by Elizabeth A. Johnson — An exploration of the connections between the scientific insights of Charles Darwin and the Christian ideal of the presence of God in the natural world.
Read the review and an excerpt on love.

Sheltered in the Heart Sheltered in the Heart: Spirituality in Deep Friendship by Gunilla Norris — Musings on the incomparable spiritual treasures of deep friendship.
Read the review and an excerpt on reverence.

Peacework Peacework: Prayer, Resistance, Community by Henri Nouwen — A stirring anthology of Henri Nouwen's writings on nonviolence and social justice.
Read the review and an excerpt on peace.

Resurrecting Jesus Resurrecting Jesus: Embodying the Spirit of a Revolutionary Mystic by Adyashanti — A look at the life and ministry of Jesus that may open new doors for you.
Read the review and an excerpt on unity.

Adventure of Ascent Adventure of Ascent: Field Notes from a Lifelong Journey by Luci Shaw — Essays and poems about life as a spiritual adventure.
Read the review and an excerpt on meaning.