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Spirituality and Religion May 2026 |
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The Jesus Discoveries: 10 Historic Finds That Bring Us Face-To-Face with Jesus
by Jeremiah J. Johnston
Did you know there's actual, physical proof that what the Bible states is true? An acclaimed biblical scholar and ministry leader fortifies your faith as he explores 10 compelling archeological discoveries that support the authenticity of the Bible, the resurrection of Jesus, and the reasonableness of Christianity.
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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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Beyond Wellness: How Restoring the Religious Roots of Spiritual Practices Can Heal Us
by Liz Bucar
Go deeper than superficial self-care with the religious secret sauce you didn't know you were missing. In the chaos of today's world, we're all searching for meaning. The wellness industry has sold us a promise that we can find it if we just buy the right products, attend the right retreats, and follow the right celebrity gurus. But is this true? Or are we picking and choosing from a self-care salad bar in ways that satisfy our hunger but don't truly nourish us? When we approach practices like yoga and ayahuasca as fitness routines and life hacks, we miss out on the sacred wisdom they have to offer us. But by digging into the real and often ancient religious traditions behind these practices, from Buddhism to Christianity and beyond, we can make them more meaningful, ethical, and effective--without the baggage of joining an organized religion.
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How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life
by Eric Zimmer
Atomic Habits meets Think Like a Monk in this profound guide to lasting change from behavior coach and host of the podcast The One You Feed. Weaving together behavioral science with timeless wisdom, Eric Zimmer reveals how to stop fighting yourself and start moving forward. Drawing on sources from Zen Buddhism to modern psychology, Zimmer offers practical wisdom you can use today: A path to align your daily actions with your core values, tools that quiet self-criticism and build the kind of self-compassion that actually works, small, achievable practices that create momentum when you feel stuck, and ways to find balance in a world that pushes extremes. These Wise Habits blend outer behaviors that improve health and well-being with inner attitudes that bring more peace and clarity to everyday life. Whether you're feeling stuck, trying to change a specific habit, or seeking a more fulfilling life, How a Little Becomes a Lot will work for you.
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If There Is No God: The Battle Over Who Defines Good and Evil
by Dennis Prager
One of the most important conservative voices of the last century takes on the dangers of secularism, perhaps the most important issue in our lives. Your beloved dog and a stranger are drowning. Who do you try to save first? Every time famed radio host, New York Times bestselling author, and Co-founder of PragerU, Dennis Prager, has asked this question, one-third of the audience voted for the dog, one-third for the stranger, and one-third was not sure. We live in an era when people increasingly make moral judgments based on their emotions. Thought-provoking, important, and accessible for the devout and the skeptic, If There Is No God is a guide for anyone seeking clarity in a morally troubled age.
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Nothing Is Impossible with God: Eleven Heroes. One God. Endless Lessons in Overcoming.
by Shannon Bream
Shannon Bream, bestselling author of The Women of the Bible Speak series, returns with a fresh collection of biblical stories that will hearten readers who feel stuck in a spiritual rut. People in the Bible struggled the exact way we do. If your life doesn't look the way you expected, that doesn't mean God can't use you. The Christian life often doesn't feel like the stained-glass images we remember-happy, holy, hopeful. But God never promised that we won't have trouble. Rather, He promises to be with us through the storm. Be encouraged by the real struggles of biblical heroes, including: Moses, the slave-turned-prince who faced constant curveballs in life. Daniel, the exile who maintained his integrity in the most hostile environment imaginable. Joseph, the chosen one with family trauma like you wouldn't believe. Their journeys were full of trials, but they found abounding peace in Jesus. Nothing Is Impossible with God is an encouraging reminder of how the Lord is willing and able to bless us more than we can possibly imagine.
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The Power of Real Optimism: A Practical, Science-Based Guide to Staying Resilient, Curious, and Open Even When Life Is Hard
by Deepika Chopra
We've been sold the idea that optimism is a mood, a mindset, or worse--just an inherent trait. But what if real optimism is something else entirely? In The Power of Real Optimism, Dr. Deepika Chopra--known as The Optimism Doctor--offers a radically different definition: optimism as a science, a skill, and a psychological muscle we can strengthen. Drawing from over a decade immersed in the science of resilience, emotional well-being, and cognitive psychology--as well as her work with clients,Dr. Chopra offers a toolkit for navigating the chaos, uncertainty, and nuance of being human--without losing yourself to it. With her blend of intimate storytelling, psychological insight, and tangible tools--including a 33-day Real Optimism Challenge--Dr. Chopra offers something far more enduring than a quick fix or fleeting affirmation. Because real optimism doesn't deny the dark--it teaches us how to see in it.
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