January 2025 list by Katie W. |
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Cherished Belonging
by Greg Boyle
A Jesuit priest's transformative work with gang members inspires a vision of compassionate community and radical kindness, promoting the idea that everyone is inherently good and that we all belong to each other. Illustrations.
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The Dao De Jing
by Huang, J. H.
This beloved classic teaches us to become one with nature, with all people, and with the world; with the ultimate intention of illuminating the path to peace and promoting the conditions for harmony—within the self and in the greater world around us.
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Devotional Stories of Resilience and Positive Thinking
by Susan M. Heim
Enjoy 101 Christian devotions to comfort, encourage, and inspire you through the ups and downs of your life. Each devotion has a beautiful story that illustrates an inspirational Bible passage, followed by an original, personal prayer.
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The Hope of Heaven
by Sheila Walsh
If you are struggling or weary, this in-depth biblical picture of our eternal future can change how you experience every day you spend on earth. You'll discover not only that heaven is real but also that it is truly the most joyful place in the entire universe--and it is waiting for you.
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Joseph Fielding Smith
by Matthew Burton Bowman
In the early and mid-twentieth century, Joseph Fielding Smith's (1876-1972) life as a public historian and theologian shaped the religious worldview of generations of Latter-day Saints. Matthew Bowman examines Smith's ideas and his place in American religious history.
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To Be a Friend of Christ
by Richard D. Hanks
Hanks traces his father's influence as he advocated for numerous changes in the institutional church, including humanitarian efforts, refugee relief services, missionary community service, a focus on mercy for the sinner, and a churchwide emphasis on "coming unto Christ".
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Vajrayana and the Culmination of the Path
by Dalai Lama and Thubten Chodron
His Holiness the Dalai Lama skillfully illuminates the unique qualities and complexities of Vajrayana, as practiced in Tibet, and illuminates the method to eradicate the subtlest obscurations preventing the full awakening of a Buddha.
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We Who Wrestle with God
by Jordan B. Peterson
A study of foundational biblical narratives, exploring their psychological and cultural significance, aiming to provide insights into human nature, societal structures, and arguing for the potential for personal growth and transformation through an understanding of these ancient tales.
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