Since Eugene Peterson wrote this spiritual classic more than forty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by its call to deeper discipleship. Our society is still obsessed with quick fixes. But Peterson's time-tested prescripion for discipleship remains the same--a long obedience in the same direction. Following Jesus requires a deepening life of prayer, and throughout history Christians have learned to pray from the Psalms....

"Mother Teresa's collected writings offer inspiration and guidance for all spiritual seekers. St. Teresa of Calcutta, the woman we all knew as Mother Teresa, was a devout Catholic nun, deeply devoted to Jesus. She expressed her ceaseless devotion in many ways, central among them her well-known work with the poor and the sick. Her lesser-known expressions of faith included her deep respect for all religions and her burning wish for all people to grow...

From the team that brought you The Obstacle Is the Way and Ego Is the Enemy, a daily devotional of Stoic meditations—an instant Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller.
Why have history's greatest minds—from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson, along with today's top performers from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities—embraced the wisdom...

"Divided into six chapters that each cover a specific lighthouse, this meditative account includes general explanations about lighthouses, literary references, shipwrecks, and legends, but also sublime personal digressions about her visits, about collecting, about birds, or about the very light that shines from the lighthouse lanterns."--

Since its publication in 1976, A Course in Miracles (ACIM) has sold over two million copies and inspired millions around the world. ACIM also had a profound impact on Karen Casey. First introduced to ACIM during the early stages of sobriety when she clung to Alcoholics Anonymous like her life depended on it (and, of course, it did), she yearned for something that could quiet her near constant anxiety. ACIM has done that for her, bringing her a simpler,...

"Mindfulness is not enough... When we add kindness to mindfulness we get 'kindfulness,' a new approach to meditation. Kindfulness is the cause of relaxation. It brings ease to the body, to the mind, and to the world. Kindfulness allows healing to happen. So don't just be mindful, be kindful! With his trademark knack for telling engaging stories paired with step-by-step anyone-can-do-it instructions, Brahm brings alive and makes accessible powerful...

Draws from literature, film, drama, and women's magazines of the Great Depression to comfort women who are struggling during the economic downturn and relates the author's own financial struggles.

"We Are Beloved offers you a personal, thirty-day retreat based on the prophetic words of Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman, a renowned Black Catholic evangelizer, teacher, writer, and singer. Requiring only a few minutes each day, We Are Beloved allows you to reflect deeply on your fundamental need for belonging, the healing community offered by the Church, and the challenge to welcome all people in the Body of Christ. We Are Beloved offers selections...

Starting with the birth of Jesus, the author examines the evidence in Mary's story that no man had been involved in her conception, and that her child was both human and divine. The author then examines the life and the teaching of Jesus and shows how this can enrich and give purpose to those who follow Jesus. Finally, the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus are examined and their underlying purposes and meaning for us, are explained....

This book may be used as a personal devotional or part of a study group for teens, women, men, or mixed groups. The ability to share and know that other people go through the same feelings you may have is helpful. The key is to know you are going through this stage, and to remember to rejoice, even in the darkest of times. This book was inspired from several years of listening to God's guidance. As we go through life, we will have good times and...