Smyrna Public Library: Spirituality and Religion: March 2026

Recent Releases

Peace Be with You!: My Words to the Church and to the World
by Pope Leo XIV

The first American Pope's words for the world reveal themes to his leadership: peace, hope, and unity.

Why I Am Not an Atheist: The Confessions of a Skeptical Believer
by Christopher Beha

What can I know? What must I do? What may I hope? National Book Award–longlisted author Beha recounts his struggle with these questions while making an earnest appeal for readers to seek out answers of their own.

End of Days: Ruby Ridge, the Apocalypse, and the Unmaking of America
by Chris Jennings

The author explains the significance of this historic siege by setting the story of the Weaver family within the long history of apocalyptic Christianity in the United States, illuminating the ways in which that faith has gradually transformed the nation. The events at Ruby Ridge acted as an accelerant for this spreading worldview, and are essential to understanding the crisis that our nation confronts today.

Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning with and Reimagining Faith
by Rachel Held Evans

Bestselling author Rachel Held Evans inspired a generation of questioning and evolving believers. Her death to a sudden illness in 2019 invoked a global outpouring of stories of her legacy and influence. Today, her words still speak, and now for the first time, fans can experience her most viral and enduring essays in this anthology and keepsake collection, letting readers borrow the bravery Evans was best known for.

The Lie You Don't Know You Believe: How to Find It, Fight It, and Live Free
by Jennie Allen

If there was a core lie sabotaging your life, wouldn't you want to know what it is? And wouldn't you want to find the way to be free?

The King Is Coming: It's Time to Prepare for the Return of Christ
by John Bevere

Bestselling author Bevere challenges Christians to take a fresh and honest look at one of the most often misunderstood and avoided truths of the Christian faith - the second coming of Jesus.

DIY Spirituality: Chart Your Own Sacred Path
by Faith Freed

A vibrant, approachable guide that helps you connect with self, nature, and the divine on your own terms. With colorful illustrations, daily practices, and step-by-step exercises, it provides everything you need to build a meaningful, sustainable spiritual path.

Sit: 28 Days to a Rock-Solid Daily Meditation Habit
by Bodhipaksa

A popular Buddhist teacher guides the reader through strategies to build and maintain a rock-solid daily meditation practice - from setting reminders to dealing with setbacks to introducing the philosophical concepts underpinning Buddhist meditation, and everything in between.

The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary
by Terry Tempest Williams

A revelatory work of narrative nonfiction exploring beauty in the desert, climate change, and transformative moments of power in a world beset by uncertainty.

Nothing Is Impossible with God: Eleven Heroes. One God. Endless Lessons in Overcoming.
by Shannon Bream

The Christian life often doesn't feel like the stained-glass images we remember from childhood - happy, holy, hopeful. But God never promised that we wouldn't have trouble. Rather, He promises to be with us through the storm. This book 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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