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Spirituality and Religion November 2018
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| Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne LamottWhat it's about: This candid, funny collection from the bestselling author of Hallelujah Anyway reflects on hope, encouraging readers to rely on its power even when things look grim.
Reviewers say: "Those who enjoy Lamott's consistently self-deprecating humor, vulnerability, and occasional nuggets of positivity will enjoy her latest" (Kirkus Reviews).
Want a taste? "I am stockpiling antibiotics for the Apocalypse, even as I await the blossoming of paperwhites on the windowsill in the kitchen." |
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Wrestling With God : Finding Hope and Meaning in Our Daily Struggles to Be Human
by Ronald Rolheiser
What it's about: Ronald Rolheiser helps us avow and understand our faith in a world where nothing seems solid or permanent. Drawing from his own experience, as well as a storehouse of literary, psychological, and theological insights, the author examines the fears and doubts that challenge us.
Is it for you: Try it if you struggle with self-understanding, fear, faith or doubt.
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The Biggest Lie in the History of Christianity : How Modern Culture Is Robbing Billions of People of Happiness
by Matthew Kelly
What it's about: We all want to be happy and live life to the fullest, but the answer isn't found in the world's definition of happiness. Modern culture is constantly feeding us lies, and these lies affect you more than you know. The lies that affect you the most, however, are the ones you tell yourself.
Reviewers say: "Kelly's book will appeal to Christians looking for spiritual fortitude in an increasingly irreligious world." (Publishers Weekly)
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Unshakeable hope : building our lives on the promises of God
by Max Lucado
What it's about: Offers encouraging, practical advice for overcoming difficult circumstances and creating a better future, focusing on twelve of God's promises and how considering them can help one meet challenges, find security, and make wise decisions.
About the author: Lucado has authored almost 100 books, three of which were listed as top ten books on the Christian Booksellers Association list.Every trade book Max Lucado has written during the last 30 years began as a sermon series for his home church Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.
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Unlearning God : How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe
by Philip Gulley
What it's about: The author shares the details of his spiritual journey, and how his problems with hardened Christian belief systems led him toward Quakerism, which allowed him to return to belief.
Reviewers say: "This sincere depiction of spiritual change will help believers feel more comfortable in searching and doubting." (Publishers Weekly)
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Christians in the age of outrage : how to bring our best when the world is at its worst
by Ed Stetzer
What it's about: Today there are too many examples of those claiming to follow Christ being caustic, divisive, and irrational, contributing to dismissals of the Christian faith as hypocritical, self-interested, and politically co-opted. What has happened in our society?
Is it for you? "Stetzer, executive director of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College, offers an expansive and articulate take on how present-day American Christians can effectively live as representatives of the gospel message." (Publishers Weekly)
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