Spirituality and Religion January 2020 Recent Releases The eight master lessons of nature : what nature teaches us about living well in the world by Gary Ferguson A riveting manifesto for readers longing to forge more meaningful connections to the natural world reveals how many of the most remarkable aspects of nature are hardwired into human DNA, providing powerful clues about how to better navigate daily life. A visual theology guide to the Bible : seeing and knowing God's word by Tim Challies Presents the Bible through interconnected graphics for studying, analyzing, and examining the contents and creators of the work. The Bhagavad Gita : a biography by Richard H. Davis The Bhagavad Gita, perhaps the most famous of all Indian scriptures, is universally regarded as one of the world's spiritual and literary masterpieces. Richard Davis tells the story of this venerable and enduring book, from its origins in ancient India to its reception today as a spiritual classic that has been translated into more than seventy-five languages. The power of favor : the force that will take you where you can't go on your own by Joel Osteen Learn how declaring God’s love will bless you with favor and fulfillment in this uplifting book that aims to help people find success and spiritual inspiration. By a #1 New York Times best-selling author.  The book of ichigo ichie : the art of making the most of every moment, the Japanese way by Héctor García The best-selling authors of Ikigai present a guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie that outlines everyday mindfulness approaches for recognizing and finding happiness in the extraordinary and magically coincidental elements of everyday life. Relentless : the unshakeable presence of a God who never leaves by Michele Cushatt When we're in seasons of suffering and struggle, we equate the presence of pain with the absence of God. But what if we gather evidence of God's unfailing presence? In Relentless, Michele Cushatt invites all who wrestle and wander to dive deep into the Gospel story and their story to discover the unshakeable presence of a God who never leaves. Eat, fast, feast : heal your body while feeding your soul-a Christian guide to fasting : how science Is validating an ancient practice by Jay W. Richards New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute brings together the trending topic of intermittent fasting with the ancient Christian tradition of fasting for spiritual awakening. Rewilding : Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature by Micah Mortali In his long-awaited book Rewilding, Kripalu director Micah Mortali brings together yoga, mindfulness, wilderness training, and ancestral skills to create a unique guide for reigniting your primal energy―your undomesticated true self―and deepening your connection with the living earth. Radical compassion : learning to love yourself and your world with the practice of RAIN by Tara Brach The mindfulness instructor and author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge outlines a four-step medication practice designed to counter the difficult emotions and limited belief systems stemming from the anxieties of today’s world.  Contact your librarian for more great books! Bloomington Public Library 205 E. Olive St. Bloomington, Illinois 61701 309.828.6093 www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/