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May God Remember By Lawrence A. Hoffman A history of Yizkor, the Jewish memorial service and its many meanings. Devotion
O Taste and See By Bonnie Thurston A reflection on Psalm 34:8 as a teaching on the process of coming to and growing in faith. Faith
Inspiring Generosity By Barbara Bonner An inspiring collection of quotations, poems, and stories about generosity. Kindness
Our Day to End Poverty By Jeffrey Keenan, Karen Speerstra, Shannon Daley-Harris Gives many ideas on how to connect typical daily activities to projects to end world poverty in our time. Justice
The Working Poor By David K. Shipler A harrowing portrait of the plight of the millions of men, women, and children who are struggling just to survive with dead-end and low-paying jobs. Justice
The Third Freedom By George McGovern Argues that world hunger can be ended by 2030. Justice
Think and Act Anew By Larry Snyder An explanation of how the face of poverty is changing and what the Christian community should do about it. Justice
Faithful Generations By John R. Mabry A map of the generations within congregations who have different hopes, needs, and spiritual emphases. Faith
The Zero Point Agreement By Julie Tallard Johnson Resources for meaning seekers and meaning makers. Meaning
Food Over Medicine By Glen Merzer, Pamela A. Popper A naturopath's challenge that we be more careful about what we eat and what drugs we take. Nurturing
The Novel Cure By Ella Berthoud, Susan Elderkin The art of bibliotherapy as practiced by two women from The School of Life in London. Meaning
The Candle and the Crossroads By Orion Foxwood An account of a conjurer's experiences and understandings of magic and the Spirit world. Meaning
Sacred Stories, Spiritual Tribes By Nancy Tatom Ammerman A thought-provoking look at religion and spirituality in the personal stories of 95 men and women who do spiritual practices. Faith
A Year with Hafiz By Daniel Ladinsky A book of poems by Daniel Ladinsky, inspired by the poetry of the mystic Hafiz, that reframe our vision of the world and rejuvenates within us a yearning for the Beloved. Love
Three Steps to Awakening By Larry Rosenberg, Laura Zimmerman An insight meditation teacher's take on mindfulness. Attention
Zen Battles By Thich Nhat Hanh A tribute by Thich Nhat Hanh to a Chinese sage who espoused living in the moment and not being attached to seeking, truth, and serenity. Being Present
Unapologetic By Francis Spufford A spunky defense of Christianity, noting its good qualities and respect for the mysteries of God and of human nature. X-The Mystery
The Call of Character By Mari Ruti A celebration of character, creativity, and idiosyncrasy and a critique of self-help and the pursuit of a balanced life. X-The Mystery
Sitting Still Like a Frog By Eline Snel Mindfulness exercise for parents to use in the home. Peace
Roots of Empathy By Mary Gordon A rousing explanation of the expanded role empathy can play in the lives of children. Peace