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Spirituality and Religion May 2026 |
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| The Supreme Gift: Love Is the Greatest Thing in the World by Paulo Coelho, translated by Margaret Jull CostaDrawing on spiritual traditions across cultures, this brief meditative work posits that love is humanity’s highest calling. Originally published in 1991 in Brazil and told in Paulo Coelho’s signature parable‑like style, it adapts a 19th-century sermon for a more modern audience, inviting readers to consider how compassion, care, and generosity shape personal purpose more than faith alone. |
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Original Sin: On the Genetics of Vice, the Problem of Blame, and the Future of Forgiveness by Kathryn Paige Harden In Original Sin, Kathryn Paige Harden weaves together insights from her own experience as a daughter, mother, wife, and scientist with cutting-edge research in genetics and psychology to grapple with some of the most important questions in modern life. Navigating the psychological and biological terrain of addiction, antisocial behavior, and violence, Harden confronts the disorienting ways science unsettles our understanding of wrongdoing and choice. In doing so, she asks us not to absolve but to reckon differently with notions of fairness and blame. A revelatory inquiry into the uneasy space where human behavior meets inherited biology.
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| Shaolin Spirit: The Way to Self-Mastery by Shi Heng Yi with Stefanie Koch, translated by Caroline WaightRooted in Zen, Taoist, and Buddhist philosophy, this guide draws on the Shaolin tradition to explore self‑discipline, resilience, and clarity of mind. Blending historical insight with practical exercises in movement, breath, and attention, it presents self‑mastery as an embodied practice -- especially for readers seeking steadiness and ethical grounding in an increasingly reactive world. |
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Astro Herbalism: Holistic Wellness and Self-Discovery Through Herbalism and Astrology by Jessica RossetExplore the relationship between astrology and herbalism and embark on a journey self-discovery and holistic wellness. Astrology provides us with a roadmap of the soul, illuminating our individual strengths, challenges, and potential for growth. Herbalism invites us to commune with the plant kingdom to nourish our bodies, minds, and spirits. By combining these disciplines, we gain a deeper understanding of the role we play within the cosmic web of existence. With illuminating insights and expert guidance, Astro Herbalism blends ancient wisdom with contemporary practices to create a practical tool for self-care. |
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| Heal Your Hurting Mind: Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks Aboutby Craig Groeschel with Dr. Wayne ChappelleCo‑written by a pastor and a licensed psychologist, this compassionate guide blends pastoral care with clinical insight to address anxiety, depression, burnout, and difficult emotions sometimes left unspoken in faith communities. Through personal stories, biblical reflection, and practical strategies, it offers a hopeful path toward emotional healing and spiritual resilience. |
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Devout: Losing My Faith to Find Myself by David ArchuletaA raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved American Idol finalist traces David Archuleta's journey from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man, revealing the hidden pressures of fame, the weight of religious expectations, and the courage it takes to live authentically. Featuring never-before-seen photos, Devout is a must-read for fans of pop culture, American Idol, and anyone deconstructing their religious upbringing, or who's ever wrestled with who they are versus who they're told to be.
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| Spirit Daughter: Own Your Power, Change Your Life by Jill WintersteenPart memoir and part spiritual guide, this book traces astrologer Jill Wintersteen’s journey from burnout and anxiety toward intuition and inner clarity. Rooted in mindfulness and cosmic spirituality, it encourages readers to trust their inner wisdom, work with cycles of change, and release comparison in favor of a more aligned, self-directed life. |
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Reality in Ruins: How Conspiracy Theory Became an American Evangelical Crisis by Jared Stacy PhdConspiracy theories are at the root of the most pressing political problems of our time, yet their influence cuts just as personal. Suspicion has fractured families, communities, churches, and our very social fabric, as one person's fact is another's fake news. In Reality in Ruins, Dr. Jared Stacy braves the untold history of conspiracism in American evangelicalism and the anxiety at the heart of this radioactive movement that affects us all. Reality in Ruins profiles the problem, validates your pain, prepares you for good resistance, and empowers you to become the truth-tellers a common world deserves. |
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