"This four-week Advent family devotional by best-selling author Marty Machowski combines devotions on the theme of light and darkness with the story of eleven-year-old Mia and her grandmother as they prepare for Christmas. Grandma loves to share her faith,...

"In The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going, Second Edition, Ryan P. Burge details a comprehensive picture of an increasingly significant group--Americans who say they have no religious affiliation. The growth of the nones in...

"Searching for practical ways to confront the most profound issues in the Church today? Is faith “the size of a mustard seed” enough for an enquiring Christian mind? Why are Christians of all ages – but especially young adults – turning away from God? Andrew...

"In this inspirational collection of stories Swami Rama relates his experiences with the great teachers who guided his life, including Tagore, Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, and Ramana Maharshi. Living with the Himalayan Masters documents Swami Rama's...

"The Marriage of Spirit is a handbook for spiritual awakening. It directly addresses how we can experience divine presence in our lives and offers simple, powerful exercises for creating balance and harmony. Based in the ancient teachings of the reconciliation...

"Hildegard of Bingen was a woman ahead of her time whose curiosity knew no bounds. A rare female voice in the Church, Hildegard wrote prolifically on religious subjects while practicing medicine, writing plays, composing music, and founding two nunneries. Her...

"An ambitious, authoritative history of the Roman Catholic Church in the modern age. Despite its many crises, especially in Western Europe, there are still 1.2 billion Catholics in the world and the Church remains a powerful, controversial and defiantly...

"The Wisdom of Compassion offers rare insights into the Dalai Lama’s life as he interacts with remarkable people from all walks of life. In these deeply engaging behind-the-scenes stories we see not only the Dalai Lama at his most human, and most humane, but...

"Simple and accessible wisdom from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on how we are human, how we are not alone, and how we must help each other. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is calling upon us to be brave—to have the courage to step up to the recognition that we are...

"From the best-selling author and pioneer in the field of consciousness research, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., comes the first in a series of six books on finding the way to God. Dr. David R. Hawkins always wanted to add further detail to his best-selling...

"In this book, the authors discuss finding happiness, sharing happiness, overcoming emotional obstacles, and the influence of positive psychology. The authors examine facets of everyday life, including relationships, loss, and the pursuit of wealth, to...

"Be Here includes discussions of the Buddhist concepts of attachment, emptiness, compassion, love, and resentment and how our sense of the past and the future affect our ability to be in the present. Many Buddhist practices and meditations focus on “being in...

"Simple and accessible wisdom from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on how to use compassionate anger for social transformation. In the real world, exploitation exists. In the real world, there is a huge and unjust gap between rich and poor. The question, from a...

"Whatever our situation may be in this life, a life of struggle or comfort, our inevitable fate is the same as the life of this world is temporary. O believer, this world is not meant to be your paradise, but knowing that Paradise awaits, makes this journey so...

"Part true crime story, part religious and literary history, an investigation into the nature of evil and the figure of the Devil by acclaimed journalist Randall Sullivan. How we explain the evils of the world-and the darkest parts of ourselves-has preoccupied...

"The author offers a Christianity-based prescription for better health and wholeness through correct thinking patterns, declaring that we are not victims of our biology and sharing with readers the "switch" in our brains that enables us to live happier,...

"People are leaving the church J.D. Greear pastors. Big givers. Key volunteers. Some of his best leaders and friends. And that's exactly how he wants it to be. When Jesus gave his disciples the Great Commission, he revealed that the key for reaching the world...

"In the 1950s and 60s, six young women left their families to join a strictly enclosed order of nuns in Melbourne. They could leave the convent only for medical appointments and rarely received visitors, who they would meet from behind a partition built into...

"You are important. You are unique. You are a wonder of creation! This is Pope Francis' message to you today. It is the departure point for your birth or rebirth, whatever form that may take; it is the glowing centre that sustains life, whatever your age. You...

"This book is an introduction to the theology and practice of beauty. It presents beauty as a unique lens for exploring personal identity, flourishing relationships, and social transformations. It presents the various aspects of beauty, using the theme to...

"This is the translation of a previously unpublished first-century gospel of the same name. Originally written in Alexandrian Greek, and brought from Egypt to the Languedoc during the early to middle part of the first century, this manuscript has been...

"Scott Morrison, Australia's 30th Prime Minister (2018-2022), offers a unique insider's account of a Christian who was open about his faith and operated at the top level of politics for more than a decade. During one of the toughest periods since the second...

"Any mom who has tried to create a godly home for her family knows it doesn't happen automatically. Through books, blogs, and Instagram accounts, culture asserts that good moms must follow certain standards and abide by certain rules if she want what's best...

"Zoroastrianism is one of the world's great ancient religions. In present-day Iran significant communities of Zoroastrians (who take their name from the founder of the faith, the remarkable religious reformer Zoroaster, or--in the old Avestan...

""My eyes have never seen anything better than you. No woman has ever given birth to anyone as beautiful as you. You were created free from all flaws. As if you were created exactly as you wished. Hassan Ibn Thabit (RA) Allah has never sent a Prophet except...

"The Farewelling of a Home is a liturgy, a service for people leaving their homes for the last time; a family home of many years, a home damaged or destroyed in a natural disaster. There are laments for a range of contexts, including moving into a retirement...

"When it rains in life--it pours. With each wave of resistance in life, it can be so tempting to simply give up. To quit the difficult calling. To leave the meaningful relationship. To walk away from the dreams God placed on your heart. If this is where you...

"Many people today believe that Christianity will not stand up to a scientific or intellectual investigation, and that science has all the answers. Such an attitude shows an ignorance of the wealth of available philosophical arguments and scientific...

"Prayer transforms lives every day. But for those who pray, how many truly understand its power? In How to Talk With God, a compact digest derived from The Power of Simple Prayer, Joyce Meyer explains the keys to unanswered prayers, the hindrances to prayer's...

"A generation of American Christian girls was taught submitting to men is God's will. They should not question the men in their families or their pastors. They were told to remain sexually pure and trained to feel shame if a man was tempted. Some of these...

"Delve into the dark world of cults this gripping true crime compendium, that exposes the chilling realities of notorious cults, exploring their origins, beliefs, and the unimaginable horrors they inflict. Belief system or brainwashing? Captivated or captive?...

"Feeling led to a ministry outside the wails of the church? Uncover the historical and biblical foundations for chaplaincy, and then explore universal chaplaincy issues of accountability, privacy, personal ethics, spiritual assessment, and self-care. The Work...

"This jewel of a book offers the core teachings on Buddhism applicable in daily life from His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This is a classic timeless collection of advice and teachings about the importance of love and compassion, individual responsibility and...

"Happiness lies within you. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has captured the attention and admiration of the world through his wisdom. This jewel of a book offers some of his most helpful insights on daily living, compassion and inner peace. A timeless collection...

"Do you feel like you can never get ahead? Maybe you feel like you can barely keep your head above water. For whatever reason you are dissatisfied with life, pastor and author Hope Carpenter has a word for you. God created you to win, and if you're not living...

"Christ in the Psalms takes the reader on a thought-provoking and enlightening pilgrimage through this beloved prayer book of the Church. Lively and highly devotional, this book holds a wealth of insight into the beloved Scriptures, the world of the Early...

"Reveals the restorative fungi archetype of Osiris, the Orphic mysteries as an underground mycelium linking forests and people, how Dionysus teaches us about invasive species and playful sexuality, and the ecology of Jesus as depicted in his nature-focused...

"On Extinction takes us on a breathtaking philosophical journey through desperate territory. As we face 'the end of all things', Ben Ware argues we must face our apocalyptic future without flinching. In fact, extinction is the very lens through which we should...

"Scholar and popular podcaster Elizabeth Oldfield shows why, in a world stripped of both forgiveness and responsibility but heavy on judgment, she still finds the concept of sin liberating-and how, to her surprise, she keeps finding the Christian faith a...

"While many Catholics are aware of great female saints such as Catherine of Siena and Thérèse of Lisieux, a view persists that, over the centuries, women played a limited role in the development of Catholic traditions and institutions. In this innovative...

"Three questions are etched into everyone's subconscious: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Josh McDowell and Thomas Williams team up to show why nothing short of God answers these questions. But the problem is that in today's secularized culture, God...

"The differences and discrepancies in the Gospels constitute the foremost objections to their reliability and the credibility of their message. Some have tried to resolve Gospels contradictions with strained harmonization efforts. Many others conclude that the...

"Why do seemingly rational, intelligent people commit acts of cruelty and violence? What are the root causes of destructive behavior? How can we control the emotions that drive these impulses? Can we learn to live at peace with ourselves and others? Imagine...

"Bestselling author Amir Tsarfati illuminates how Daniel's prophecies-and his unwavering faith in a contentious culture-provide vital insights for living out these last days with hope and wisdom. You will learn how 2,500 years of future history unfolded...

"In today’s culture of polarization and constant change, how do we find the confidence to navigate challenges? Is now really the time for meditation, for looking inward? What do we do with mindfulness? Meditation teacher Ethan Nichtern tackles these questions,...

"Free Yourself from Stress with Simple, No-Nonsense Advice from a Zen Monk! Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are supposed to strive for and turns them on their head. The 35 short, thought-provoking essays in this book are divided into four chapters...

"When trying to make good choices, how do we know what is best? Historically, Christians have emphasized five different ways of making ethical decisions. Gordon explains the strengths and weaknesses of each"--Publisher's description.

"Alaric Albertsson's Travels Through Middle Earth: The Path of a Saxon Pagan is a beautifully written book that tells the reader how to incorporate these old pagan beliefs into modern magical practice. The book itself serves as a bridge to the past -...

"What do you wake up to each day? What do you discover once your eyes have opened and you put your feet to the floor? A mountain of notifications? An endless feed of headlines that make you angry? A flood of tasks that you can't possibly get done in the next...

"For centuries, Santeria has been part of life in the Americas. From the island nation of Cuba, where it first emerged, it has been disseminated throughout Latin America and has a significant presence in the United States of America. It has adherents in...

"Awaken the goddess within through spells, rituals, meditations, embodiment practices, and journal prompts In this introduction to the goddess across time and cultures, and her many expressions of myth and magick, Gabriela Herstik guides us toward connecting...

"Peter Ackroyd surveys the lives and faith of the most important figures of English Christianity from the Venerable Bede to C. S. Lewis, exploring the mysticism of Julian of Norwich and William Blake; the tumultuous years of the Reformation; the emergence of...

"We have all experienced miracles. An incredible chance encounter that changes everything...help that suddenly appears from nowhere...kindness handed to us when it is least expected. In Christmas Miracles, Karen Kingsbury presents real-life stories about...

"Every monastery exudes the scent of holiness, but women's monasteries have their own special flavor. Join Constantina Palmer as she makes frequent pilgrimages to a women's monastery in Greece and absorbs the nuns' particular approach to their spiritual life....

"A rare firsthand account of Vatican politics as Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis each endeavored to lead the Catholic Church into the modern world-from an accomplished diplomat, lawyer, and Harvard professor. "In my years of service to the Holy...

"The Bible recounts a single story―one that began at creation, encompasses our lives today, and will continue till Christ’s return and beyond. In What Is Biblical Theology?, Jim Hamilton introduces us to this narrative, helping us understand the worldview of...

"Think of any scene of disaster and you'll find Sikh volunteers rallying to the site to perform seva pronounced 'say-va', meaning selfless service, feeding migrant workers, helping riot victims, and cleaning up after earthquakes and floods. Why has this 25...

"Embark on Divine Adventure: Journey Within Open these pages and be nourished within a sacred embrace of love, beauty, and wisdom. This fusion of carefully translated verses, insightful commentary, and illuminating imagery will answer the whispered longings of...

"Let's just come out and say it! This book as about sermons! Well, not just boring old sermons but maybe the most important book you will ever read in your lifetime. Why? Because most of the messages deal with your eternal welfare and that is important right?...

"You have an enemy... and he's dead set on destroying all you hold dear and keeping you from experiencing abundant life in Christ. What's more, his approach to disrupting your life and discrediting your faith isn't general or generic, not a one-size-fits-all....

"Atheists like Richard Dawkins often mock prayer, equating it to calling upon a fairy in the sky. This misunderstanding of prayer's purpose pervades western society, criticizing those that practice traditional faith as "old fashioned" or "out of touch." In A...

"Prepare yourself for an eye-opening journey into the heart of a religious institution plagued by secrecy and manipulation. In The White Estate Fraud, Steve Daily fearlessly confronts the sins of omission committed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA)....

"For Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby no question about Jews is off-limits. They go there. They cover Jews and money. Jews and power. Jews and privilege. Jews and white privilege. The Black and Jewish struggle. Emmanuel asks, Did Jews kill Jesus? To which Noa...

"A book of spiritual guidance, containing exercises, discussions, and meditations designed to cultivate spiritual awakening. It assumes that wakefulness - or enlightenment, if you prefer - is accessible to us all and will inevitably arise if we follow certain...

"A timeless introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh's most important teachings, this spiritual classic reveals the connection between peace in oneself and peace in the world"--Publisher's description.

"In the 1950s, a young Indianapolis minister named Jim Jones preached a curious blend of the gospel and Marxism. His congregation was racially mixed, and he was a leader in the early civil rights movement. Eventually, Jones moved his church, Peoples Temple, to...

Are you seeking to live more abundantly? If yes, the reflections in this book are for you. For more than a decade John O'Connor has offered regular written and audio reflections through the www.foodforfaith.org.nz website to encourage people who are seeking...

"In 1993, David Koresh and a band of heavily armed evangelical Christians took on the might of the US government. A two-month siege of their compound in Waco, Texas, ended in a firefight that killed seventy-six, including twenty-five children. America is still...

"From the author of "The Scent of Holiness," The Sweetness of Grace is a collection of stories derived from conversations with Orthodox nuns, monks, and laypeople, along with experiences of Orthodox life in South Korea, Greece, and North America. These stories...

"Greater love has no one than this: that he lay down his life for his friends. -John 15:13. Our culture idolizes romance and the love of parents for their children. But Jesus said there was no greater love than sacrificial friendship love. What's more, He...

"It's no coincidence that one of the most asked questions on any search engine is: 'Is God real?' When life feels overwhelming, we want to know if there really is a deity who loves us, knows us, and cares about what happens to us. Join investigative journalist...

"If life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we're in is no longer a room where we belong. What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it's time to make a change When it comes to navigating big decisions...

"The Bible is full of monsters: giants, vengeful spirits, and more. If you read closely, you'll see these monsters aren't God's opponents- they are God's entourage. When we examine these strange creatures for what they are, we see how they validate the human...

"Help to experience a faith charged with authenticity, contemplation, and a hunger for God"--Publisher's description.

"Millions of people around the world have reported a near-death experience. Do they prove the existence of a loving God? Never in history, until now, have we been able to hear from so many people around the world who have been brought back from clinical death....

"The essential guide to the world of Aztec mythology, based on Nahuatl-language sources that challenge the colonial history passed down to us by the Spanish. How did the jaguar get his spots? What happened to the four suns that came before our own? Where was...

"A big book of Pagan prayers, organized month by month for various Pagan festivals, plus extra chapters for lunar events, weddings, funerals, and so on"--Publisher's description.

"In 1960 Carlos Castaneda first met don Juan, a Yaqui Indian feared and shunned by the ordinary folk of the American Southwest because of his unnatural powers. During the next five years don Juan's arcane knowledge led Castaneda into a world of beauty and...

"Alongside Jesus and Muhammad, the Buddha is the most significant figure in the history of religion. Philip Almond's engaging new book is the first to combine a history of early traditions about Siddhartha Gautama's life with an authoritative account of how he...

"The gospel of Jesus Christ is not about what Jesus can do for your life. It is not even the answer to the question, 'How can I be saved? It is the declaration of a victory. In His coming to earth, His suffering, and His Resurrection, Christ conquered demons,...

"The origin of our universe is the greatest mystery of all. How do we find ourselves existing, let alone enveloped in a cosmos enriched with such order and complexity? For religious philosophers, despite the incredible advances of modern physics, we are no...

"Hear Oswald Chambers speak even more clearly and profoundly than ever before! Both new and longtime readers of My Utmost for His Highest will find renewed passion to be all for God in this 365-day devotional. The Modern Classic Edition smooths out the...

"What is exile? What is diaspora? What is Zionism? Jewish identity today has been shaped by prior generations' answers to these questions, and the future of Jewish life will depend on how we respond to them in our own time. In The Necessity of Exile: Essays...