Smyrna Public Library: Spirituality and Religion: January 2026

Recent Releases

Religion in the Lands That Became America: A New History
by Thomas a. Tweed

A sweeping retelling of American religious history, showing how religion has enhanced and hindered human flourishing from the Ice Age to the Information Age.

Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Good... by John Fugelsang

Separation of Church and Hate
by John Fugelsang

With biting humor and biblical savvy, Fugelsang dismantles the weaponization of Christianity by far-right extremists. This bold, irreverent guide is perfect for anyone tired of religion being used to justify hate - and ready to reclaim faith’s true message of love, mercy, and justice.

Spiritual Hygiene: A Practical Path for Clean Living, Inner Authority, and Divine Freedom
by Iyanla Vanzant

In a world overwhelmed by emotional clutter, mental chaos, physical depletion, and spiritual confusion, this book offers a life-affirming framework to cleanse the mind, heart, body, and soul, facilitating a return to sacred alignment.

Awakening: The Path to Freedom and Enlightenment
by Deepak Chopra

Building on decades of spiritual teachings, Chopra illustrates through enlightening sutras how to move from a state of simply surviving to leading an awakened life that unlocks the dormant potential within each of us.

Conversations on Faith
by Martin Scorsese

From the legendary film director Martin Scorsese, a book in which he and Father Antonio Spadaro discuss the visionary filmmaker's relationship to faith throughout his life.

Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding...
by Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddadelle, and Jim Cress

Written by the hosts of the Therapy & Theology podcast, this compassionate resource offers biblical insight and practical strategies for navigating the heartbreak of divorce. Addressing tough questions about anger, loneliness, and moving forward, it provides hope and guidance for those facing the pain of an unexpected ending to a relationship.

Transformed by the Messiah: How Old and New Testament Jesus Connections Reveal God's Intentional Story for Your Life
by Rabbi Jason Sobel

Discover the Jesus who has been pursuing you since before time! Join an unforgettable journey through the birth, ministry, and death of the Messiah as found in the Old and New Testaments, and have your own life transforming experience.

Grow Your Spirituality in the New Year!

Be joyful : 50 days to defeat the things that try to defeat you
by Joyce Meyer

Through daily readings, readers are encouraged to embrace the truths God has given us that allow us to overcome the emotions, attitudes, and experiences that rob us of our joy.

The Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near to the Heart of God
by Anne Graham Lotz

The beloved Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham offers a rich treasury of her personal prayers to guide you into deeper, more intimate daily conversations with God.

Dear universe : 200 mini-meditations for instant manifestations
by Sarah Prout

Traces the author's journey from an indebted abuse survivor and single parent to a happily married head of a million-dollar business, sharing short meditations for attracting positive life experiences by guiding personal emotions.

Learning to pray : a guide for everyone
by James Martin

Explains what prayer is, what to expect from praying, how to do it, and how it can transform lives when it becomes a regular practice, discussing different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian history and encouraging readers to experiment and discover which works best for them.

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