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Christianity for the Rest of Us By Diana Butler Bass A three-year study of mainline Christian congregations that are transforming faith through ten signposts of renewal. Transformation
To Touch the Sky By Willis Barnstone A fascinating collection of mystical poems covering a 3000 year time span. Yearning
Yearning for the Wind By Tom Cowan The right resource for those who want to tap into the primal pleasures of the natural world. Yearning
A Pilgrim in Chinese Culture By Judith A. Berling Presents a stunning portrait of the ways in which Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and animism are able to coexist in Chinese culture. Hospitality
The Future of Love By Daphne Rose Kingma Presents the seven stages of intimate relationship as a spiritual invitation to expand our hearts. Love
The Red Thread of Passion By David Guy A blend of memoir, journalism and literary criticism. Yearning
Swallowing the River Ganges By Matthew Flickstein Lays out an overview of Buddhist teachings about the seven stages of purification to achieve spiritual liberation. Attention
Praying Through Poetry By Peggy Rosenthal Plants positive seeds in our hearts and the author's interpretations of them spur us to work for peace. Hope
In the Beauty of the Lilies By John Updike A poignant and well-orchestated novel covering 80 years and four generations in the life of an American family. Being Present
Merciful Meekness By Kerry Walters Examines the implications of meekness and mercy, two spiritual attributes advocated by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Love
Love Is Stronger than Death By Cynthia Bourgeault A guidebook revealing the spiritual adventures of two true soulmates. Love
A Concise Encyclopedia of the Baha'i Faith By Peter Smith An overview of Baha'i scriptures, doctrines, practices, social teachings, and organization. Faith
The Funhouse Mirror By Inmates Washington Corrections Sys, Robert Ellis Gordon Experiences of a writer who taught in a prison. Justice
Somebodies and Nobodies By Robert W. Fuller A watershed work calling for a dignitarian movement based on reverence for the personhood of all people. Reverence
The Genesis Meditations By Neil Douglas-Klotz Describes the creation story as a meeting place for three religions and offers practices for personal meditations on its many meanings. Imagination
Reading the Book By Burton L. Visotzky Outlines a variety of ways to interpret Scripture. Meaning
Called by Name By Robert J. Furey Proclaims that each person has a special calling or mission in life. You
Infinite Life By Robert Thurman Presents ethical exercises and meditations that reveal the bounties of selflessness, interconnections, and a joyous path of freedom. You
A Year with Thomas Merton By Jonathan Montaldo Contains many soul-stirring passages from this Trappist monk, writer, peace and civil rights activist. Meaning
How Rembrandt Reveals Your Beautiful Imperfect Self By Roger Housden A masterwork on how the artist's paintings speak to our perceptions of self, vision, and meaning. Wonder