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Chronically magickal  by Danielle Dionne

Chronically magickal

Danielle Dionne

"A book on navigating chronic illness for witches and Pagans, including mental, physical, and spiritual topics of support. Includes exercises, recipes, and resources for managing living with a chronic illness"--Publisher's description.

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Ghostlore  by Icy Sedgwick

Ghostlore

Icy Sedgwick

"As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories.Ghosts have haunted mythologies across the world for millennia - from Scotland's Green Lady to...

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The healing church  by Sam Black

The healing church

Sam Black

"Two-thirds of men and a third of women who attend church regularly say they struggle with pornography. Yet only 7% of churches offer specific resources and support to their congregations. Pastors and church leaders are well aware of the issue of...

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Pope Leo XIV  by Christopher (Journalist) White

Pope Leo XIV

Christopher (Journalist) White

"The election of Pope Leo XIV signals a defining moment for the Catholic Church. As he steps onto the world stage, the new pontiff inherits the throne of St. Peter, the legacy of Pope Francis, and the challenges of a rapidly changing Church. In Pope Leo XIV,...

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Rise of the nones  by Adam Neiblum

Rise of the nones

Adam Neiblum

"Humanity is undergoing an historic change. It is a change in our self-conception, and our understanding of our place within the cosmos. The last several centuries have seen the growing influence of an increasingly secular perspective, one which places us...

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Chastity  by Erik Varden

Chastity

Erik Varden

"The word 'chastity', at first sight, may seem intimidating, something to be dismissed out of hand. It is, however, something very different to celibacy. At a time when religion is in decline in the Western world and when it often seems that the senses have...

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The Tibetan book of the dead

The Tibetan book of the dead

"The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a Buddhist funerary text and guide to the afterlife. It was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased to help them attain enlightenment and liberation from the endless cycle of death and rebirth"--Publisher's description.

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The day is now far spent  by Robert Sarah

The day is now far spent

Robert Sarah

"Robert Cardinal Sarah calls The Day Is Now Far Spent his most important book. He analyzes the spiritual, moral and political collapse of the Western world and concludes that "the decadence of our time has all the faces of mortal peril." A cultural identity...

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Song of the Dark Man  by Darragh Mason

Song of the Dark Man

Darragh Mason

"A study into the enigmatic devil of folkloric witchcraft and his many forms. Explains the Dark Man phenomenon through centuries-old folklore and mythology, testimony from British witch trials, and modern accounts. Challenges the simplistic concept of the...

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Suffering life's pain  by D. W. (David Willoughby) Gooding

Suffering life's pain

D. W. (David Willoughby) Gooding

"We need a coherent picture of our world. Life's realities won't let us ignore its fundamental questions, but with so many opposing views, how will we choose answers that are reliable? In this series of books, David Gooding and John Lennox offer a fair...

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Home to her  by Liz Childs Kelly

Home to her

Liz Childs Kelly

"Home to Her takes us on a journey, personal and collective, through time and place, to remember and reconnect with the lost and stolen wisdom of the Sacred Feminine, an ancient Divine force known intimately by ancestral peoples around the world. While in some...

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Sorrowful mysteries  by Stephen Harrigan

Sorrowful mysteries

Stephen Harrigan

"In 1917, in Fátima, Portugal, three shepherd children claimed that the Virgin Mary appeared before them and spoke the words, "Do not be afraid." Stephen Harrigan first heard the story of Our Lady of Fátima when he was a young boy in Texas in the 1950's,...

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Jesus and the Jubilee  by John Sietze Bergsma

Jesus and the Jubilee

John Sietze Bergsma

"Jubilee means joy--a joy that's not fleeting, a joy that lasts. In biblical times, a jubilee was a time to rejoice. And this is still the case when the Church announces a jubilee. In Jesus and the Jubilee, biblical scholar John Bergsma gets to the roots of...

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Flim-flam!  by James Randi

Flim-flam!

James Randi

"James Randi leaves a towering legacy as an internationally known magician, escape artist, and devoted investigator of the paranormal, occult, and supernatural claims that have captured the thinking of the public for generations. From ESP and psychokinesis,...

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Hocus pocus  by James Z. Cox

Hocus pocus

James Z. Cox

"In Hocus Pocus: Walking by Sight Not by Faith, author James Z. Cox questions and challenges the reality of the Christian God's existence as the divine supreme being and the absolute answer to the origins of this reality called life as the creator and ruler of...

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Islam on trial  by C. G. (Chawkat Georges) Moucarry

Islam on trial

C. G. (Chawkat Georges) Moucarry

"In an age of increased globalization, Islam has found itself in crisis. Extremism, secularization, and ever-increasing encounters with the Christian gospel have raised fundamental questions about the nature of Islam, its development and the future of its...

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Enchanted plants  by Varla Ventura

Enchanted plants

Varla Ventura

"Take a walk through mystical, magical, and folkloric gardens and discover the plants and flowers that have captured our hearts and minds for centuries. Will you dare to pick a golden apple or seize the perfect rose? Will you sneak through the gilded gates of...

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Islam  by John Victor Tolan

Islam

John Victor Tolan

"A concise new narrative history of Islam that draws on the transformative insights of recent research to emphasize the diversity and dynamism of the tradition. Today's Muslim world is in upheaval: legalists and mystics engage in intense debates, radical...

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The early Christians  by Hartmut Leppin

The early Christians

Hartmut Leppin

"The early Christians were by no means a homogeneous group, let alone a church. This is the fascinating story of the beliefs, practices and experience of individual Christians of antiquity, their relationships to Jewish tradition and the wider Roman world, and...

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Tracking toward Tribulation

Tracking toward Tribulation

"Each and every news cycle brings inhabitants of planet Earth closer to the Tribulation-the time Jesus called the worst of human history. Tracking toward Tribulation and the Any-Moment Intervention by Jesus Christ is an intensively concentrated effort by...

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Laudato si'  by author Catholic Church. Pope (2013-2025 : Francis)

Laudato si'

author Catholic Church. Pope (2013-2025...

"In his second encyclical, "Laudato Si': On Care for Our Common Home", Pope Francis draws all Christians into a dialogue with every person on the planet about our common home. We as human beings are united by the concern for our planet and every living thing...

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God's final call  by Michael Youssef

God's final call

Michael Youssef

"What does the future hold? Will faithful Christians face persecution? How can I be sure to stand strong during these troubled times? The book of Revelation was written for those going through difficult times. The first readers of this biblical book were...

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I surrender all  by Priscilla Shirer

I surrender all

Priscilla Shirer

"This book is Priscilla Shirer's call to make the choice to surrender your life to Jesus every day. Salvation is God's gift to His disciples, and the cost of discipleship is laying down your own life to follow His plan for you. Shirer posits that by...

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Written in your stars  by Narayana Montúfar

Written in your stars

Narayana Montúfar

"Using your age as a reference, learn and grow from the lessons and opportunities of your past, current, and upcoming planetary cycles. What does every 27-year-old have in common? At first glance, not much! But when you look at their specific age through an...

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A practical guide to magic in nature  by Jessica Lahoud

A practical guide to magic in nature

Jessica Lahoud

"This stunningly illustrated book is a reference guide for magical correspondences found in nature. It is an unmissable resource for understanding and utilising the properties of over 500 natural items, from herbs and crystals to animals, elements, woods, and...

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On the demonic  by Fulton J. (Fulton John) Sheen

On the demonic

Fulton J. (Fulton John) Sheen

"In 1974, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen stated that he intended to write a book about the demonic. But such a book never came to fruition. Now, some fifty years later, Sheen’s intended book has finally been compiled, all in his own words. On the Demonic brings...

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Taoist inner alchemy  by Guolong Ge

Taoist inner alchemy

Guolong Ge

"The concept of alchemy in Daoist philosophy describes the process of individual transformation that occurs as a result of long-term meditation practice. While that classical terminology may seem arcane, it actually beautifully represents Daoism's...

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Religion and the decline of magic  by Keith Thomas

Religion and the decline of magic

Keith Thomas

"Presents an analysis of the religious beliefs of English society in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, including the use of popular magic, and the role the Protestant Reformation played in taking magic out of religion"--Publisher's description.

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The aura color wheel  by Helen Ye Plehn

The aura color wheel

Helen Ye Plehn

"Find joy and fulfillment by exploring your Soul Aura Color evolution and living your soul's purpose. Is there untapped potential you can feel within yourself but can't quite figure out how to access? Do you feel your inner world changing but it seems like you...

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Benedictine living  by Kate E. Ritger

Benedictine living

Kate E. Ritger

"Reflections on daily Christian living, grouped by themes from the Rule of St. Benedict"--Publisher's description.

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Grace without God  by Katherine Ozment

Grace without God

Katherine Ozment

"Meet the "Nones," a rapidly growing group of the religiously unaffiliated in America (so-called because they cheque the box that reads, essentially, "none of the above" when asked about their faith). While many Americans are raised in a religious tradition,...

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A confession and other essays on religion  by Leo Tolstoy

A confession and other essays on religion

Leo Tolstoy

"Around the age of fifty, Tolstoy began to experience profound moments of confusion, as if he no longer knew how to go on living or what his purpose was. Things that had always seemed self-evidently meaningful now appeared hollow. The questions "Why?" and...

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Making the afterlife connection  by Suzanne Giesemann

Making the afterlife connection

Suzanne Giesemann

"A profound exploration of mediumship, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all beings, with practical tools and personal stories to help readers connect with the spirit world and their own divine nature. In Making the Afterlife Connection, gifted...

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Breaking demonic cycles from the Courts of Heaven  by Robert Henderson

Breaking demonic cycles from the Courts of Heaven

Robert Henderson

"Find Freedom from Demonic Cycles That Hold You Captive. Do you have a sense of purpose and destiny, but it feels beyond your grasp? Have you received prophetic words that are not coming to pass? Or maybe it just feels like nothing is making progress in your...

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Born to do this  by of Arc Joan

Born to do this

of Arc Joan

"Born to Do This is a personal, thirty-day retreat for those seeking the courage and faith that St. Joan of Arc exemplified throughout her life. Six hundred years after her birth and a century after her canonization, she remains one of the most intriguing and...

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Coelbren  by John Michael Greer

Coelbren

John Michael Greer

"Reveal the secrets of the esoteric druidic alphabet and unlock its potential as a powerful magical tool. Writing systems have been used for magical power and mystical insight in spiritual history throughout history, and the Coelbren Alphabet is no different....

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Buddhism  by Donald S. Lopez

Buddhism

Donald S. Lopez

"Over the course of twenty-five centuries, Buddhism spread from its place of origin in northern India to become a global tradition of remarkable breadth, depth, and richness. In this ambitious book, Donald S. Lopez Jr. draws on the latest scholarship to...

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The boy who saw true

The boy who saw true

"The Boy Who Saw True is based on the diary entries of a young Victorian boy whose extraordinary supernatural talent reveals itself within these pages. By turns naive, insightful, funny and moving, it is an extremely convincing account of a precocious...

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The one I love  by Carolyn Hurst

The one I love

Carolyn Hurst

"'The first of March 2015, a year to the day since I had left, found me back in New Zealand with one battered suitcase of belongings and 160 New Zealand dollars in my pocket! These were my worldly possessions. I think God was pleased about this... I was not!'...

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The story of faith  by Garry Rodgers

The story of faith

Garry Rodgers

In a beautiful rural setting just outside the city of Tauranga, New Zealand, lies an unassuming Christian training centre founded in 1969 - Faith Bible College - affectionately and simply known to many as 'Faith'. The great 20th century apostles, Derek Prince...

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The miracle of forgiveness  by E. Miriam Murphy

The miracle of forgiveness

E. Miriam Murphy

Jesus calls us to forgive - but what does forgiveness look like in the worst of times and when the rubber meets the road? Forgiveness is hard and life can be heartbreaking. In October 1986, Miriam Murphy's life and the lives of her family would forever be...

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In every season  by Rachel Rerekura-Tamaiva

In every season

Rachel Rerekura-Tamaiva

"At that time, I could not imagine ever being the person I was before. But the seed had been sown in my spirit about who God had created me to be. Truth has a way of cutting through the brokenness and piercing our hearts. It sparked feelings of hope and joy...

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No plans to quit  by Trevor McKinlay

No plans to quit

Trevor McKinlay

"A story of strength, perseverance and faith in Central Otago. No plans to quit tells the inspiring and enduring story of Cromwell Presbyterian Church, tracing its journey from humble beginnings to its vibrant presence today. Spanning 150 years, this book...

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The Barnabas prayer  by Robin Cox

The Barnabas prayer

Robin Cox

"The Barnabas Prayer: Becoming an Encourager in Your Community inspires and guides Christians to follow the sacrificial, selfless example of one of the greatest apostles of the early church, Barnabas. The book shares life lessons from the establishment of the...

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The desire of ages  by Ellen Gould Harmon White

The desire of ages

Ellen Gould Harmon White

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A history of God  by Karen Armstrong

A history of God

Karen Armstrong

"In this extensive and original account of the evolution of belief, Karen Armstrong examines Western society's unerring fidelity to the idea of One God and the many conflicting convictions it engenders"--Publisher's description.

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Rally  by Graham Ashby

Rally

Graham Ashby

"For 75 years, the Every Boy's and Every Girl's Rally movement has been one of the Christian community's most prolific youth outreaches. From a humble inception it grew to become an international phenomenon, as countless leaders worked to bring the Good News...

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Friends for 300 years  by Howard H. (Howard Haines) Brinton

Friends for 300 years

Howard H. (Howard Haines) Brinton

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Tarot & oracle card reading  by Charles Harrington

Tarot & oracle card reading

Charles Harrington

"Tarot & Oracle Card Reading For Dummies gives you the tools and expertise you need to become the savvy card reader you've always wanted to be. Inside, you'll find complete information on the meanings of the 78 tarot cards as well as insights into working with...

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Intuition  by Theresa Francis-Cheung

Intuition

Theresa Francis-Cheung

"Have you ever had dreams that later seemed to come true? Or had a hunch that something would happen and then it did? Do you ever just know what someone else is thinking? What we call 'intuition' is as well as being a mental facility also a super-sense, the...

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Blessing it all

Blessing it all

"An expansive collection, the rituals in Blessing It All foster community, joy, and healing in moments like the joining of a blended family, changing names and pronouns, honoring Pride Month, having an abortion, getting a prosthesis, surviving sexual assault,...

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Mere Christian hermeneutics  by Kevin J. Vanhoozer

Mere Christian hermeneutics

Kevin J. Vanhoozer

"How can we read the text of Scripture well, rightly, and faithfully? Challenges abound when it comes to reading Scripture, including not only the variety of actual interpretations of the Bible but also the plurality of reading cultures, each with its own...

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Future-focused church  by Kara Eckmann Powell

Future-focused church

Kara Eckmann Powell

"For church leaders who are dedicated yet drained, this research-informed resource from the team at Fuller Youth Institute offers a roadmap to faithfully and effectively navigate change that will revitalize your church"--Publisher's description.

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Bully pulpit  by Michael J. Kruger

Bully pulpit

Michael J. Kruger

"What if churches have been looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number of churches wrecked by spiritual abuse--harsh, heavy-handed, domineering behavior from those in a position of spiritual authority. And high-profile...

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Body of proof  by Jeremiah Johnston

Body of proof

Jeremiah Johnston

"Straightforward and practical, Body of Proof examines the latest archaeological and textual findings and presents seven tangible, fresh proofs that Jesus really rose from the dead-and why it matters today. When you fully understand the implications of the...

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Your cosmic purpose  by Kirsty Gallagher

Your cosmic purpose

Kirsty Gallagher

"A simple guide showing you how astrology can guide you in life by Sunday Times bestselling author Kirsty Gallagher. Welcome on this transformational journey, where you’ll uncover who you truly are, find your anchor within and learn how to follow your guiding...

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Tim Keller on the Christian life  by Matt Smethurst

Tim Keller on the Christian life

Matt Smethurst

"Tim Keller (1950-2023) has found singularly unique resonance around the world. And because he left us such an immense body of work, focused mainly on timeless Christian topics, his voice is primed to reverberate for generations to come. Drawing from books,...

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A little history of religion  by Richard Holloway

A little history of religion

Richard Holloway

"For curious readers young and old, a rich and colorful history of religion from humanity's earliest days to our own contentious times In an era of hardening religious attitudes and explosive religious violence, this book offers a welcome antidote. Richard...

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The flag and the cross  by Philip S. Gorski

The flag and the cross

Philip S. Gorski

"This book races the history of white Christian nationalism back to the late 1600s, far earlier than most recognize. Gorski and Perry combine white Christian nationalism with white Christian individualism to show how the ethno-nationalism of WCN works in...

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Blessed minds  by Sarah Griffith Lund

Blessed minds

Sarah Griffith Lund

"Neurodiversity is only now being widely understood for the unique ways it affects how we interact in all kinds--even church. Learn how to honor and celebrate neurodiversity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and understood. This...

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The yogi's way  by Reema Datta

The yogi's way

Reema Datta

"Celebrated yogi Reema Datta adapts her world-renowned 12-week course into a book format that combines the ancient practice of yoga with modern science. The result is a practical method for attaining emotional well-being, physical health, and spiritual...

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Your personal horoscope 2026  by Lars Mellis

Your personal horoscope 2026

Lars Mellis

"Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2026. This fantastic and in-depth book includes month-by-month forecasts for every sign and all you need to know to find out what is in store for you in the year ahead. The only one-volume horoscope you'll ever need....

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Holy places  by Kathryn Hurlock

Holy places

Kathryn Hurlock

"An exploration of pilgrimage, through 19 breath-taking sights across the globe. This year, as they have for millennia, people will set out on pilgrimages. From Mecca to the Outer Hebrides, each of these journeys will be filled with spiritual and personal...

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The other half of church  by Jim Wilder

The other half of church

Jim Wilder

"In The Other Half of Church, pastor Michel Hendricks and neurotheologian Jim Hendricks couple brain science and the Bible to identify how to overcome spiritual stagnation by living a full-brained faith. They also identify the four ingredients necessary to...

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The books of Enoch Revealed  by Tobias Churton

The books of Enoch Revealed

Tobias Churton

"The first comprehensive examination of the Book of Enoch and its prophecies, origins, and history. Examines in depth Enoch's full story of the Watchers, the fallen angels who came to Earth and shared corrupting forbidden knowledge. Explores how Enoch was a...

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The crisis of colonial Anglicanism  by Martyn Percy

The crisis of colonial Anglicanism

Martyn Percy

"This book offers a bold and unsettling truth: the British Empire and Great Britain are primarily English constructions, and the Church of England benefited from English enterprise and exploitation, serving as the spiritual arm of the imperial project. English...

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This here flesh  by Cole Arthur Riley

This here flesh

Cole Arthur Riley

"'From the womb, we must repeat with regularity that to love ourselves is to survive. I believe that is what my father wanted for me and knew I would so desperately need: a tool for survival, the truth of my dignity named like a mercy new each morning.' So...

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Cherished belonging  by Gregory Boyle

Cherished belonging

Gregory Boyle

"A Jesuit priest's 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"--Publisher's description.

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Pray bold  by Joel Osteen

Pray bold

Joel Osteen

"At any given moment, God is ready to jump into our lives and act on our circumstances. But we spend so much time overwhelmed by the demands of daily life that we forget the amazing power we have access to as children of God. Our lives are dull and our...

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Stars, cards, and stones  by Kooch N. Daniels

Stars, cards, and stones

Kooch N. Daniels

"Unveil the rich foundations of astrology, Tarot, and runes with *Stars, Cards, and Stones*, a captivating guide that explores the intricate connections between these mystical systems. This book reveals how these divination tools interrelate and how to blend...

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