An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation
By: Martin Laird
4.47
Format: 264 pages, Hardcover
For people drawn to a life of contemplation, the dawning of luminous awareness in a mind full of cl…
Want to Read $ 9.99"The sponge looks within and sees only the ocean of God. The sponge looks without and sees only the ocean of God, but not all of the ocean of God is within the sponge."-Martin Laird, An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation
"The sponge looks within and sees only the ocean of God. The sponge looks without and sees only the ocean of God, but not all of the ocean of God is within the sponge."-Martin Laird, An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation
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1. Prayer
By: Hans Urs von Balthasar , Graham Harrison
4.36
Format: 311 pages, Paperback
This is perhaps the best and most comprehensive book on prayer ever written. From the persons of … read more
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- christian
- theology
- prayer
- nonfiction
- spirituality
"What you are is God's gift to you, what you become is your gift to God."-Hans Urs von Balthasar, Prayer
"The person who prays and who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the word he desires to worship (in order to be more single-mindedly at the word’s disposal) will select with great care basic work…"-Hans Urs von Balthasar, Prayer
"We do not build the kingdom of God on earth by our own efforts (however assisted by grace); the most we can do through genuine prayer, is to make as much room as possible, in ourselves and in the wor…"-Hans Urs von Balthasar, Prayer
"Unavoidably, the life of contemplation is an everyday life, a life of fidelity in small matters, small services rendered in the spirit of warmth and love which lightens every burden. The sun’s bright…"-Hans Urs von Balthasar, Prayer
2. The Imitation of Christ
By: Thomas à Kempis , William Benham , Richard Challoner, D.D.
4.32
Format: 632 pages, Paperback
Only the Bible has been more influential as a source of Christian devotional reading than The Imita… read more
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- theology
3. Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
By: Richard J. Foster
3.77
Format: 341 pages, Hardcover
Richard J. Foster's Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growthis hailed by many as the… read more
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- nonfiction
- spirituality
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4. Help Thanks Wow: The Three Essential Prayers
By: Anne Lamott
3.50
Format: 560 pages, Hardcover
New York Times-bestselling author Anne Lamott writes about the three simple prayers essential to co… read more
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- christian
- nonfiction
- spirituality
5. The Great Divorce
By: C.S. Lewis
4.31
Format: 146 pages, Paperback
Alternative cover for ISBN: 978-0-00-746123-3 C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce is a classic Christi… read more
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- theology
"Reality is harsh to the feet of shadows. But will you come?"-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
"Good, as it ripens, becomes continually more different not only from evil but from other good."-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
"There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him."-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
"I cannot love a lie," said the Lady. "I cannot love the thing which is not. I am in Love, and out of it I will not go."-C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce
6. The Practice of Spiritual Direction
By: William A. Barry
4.00
Format: 321 pages, Paperback
The authors see spiritual direction as helping people develop their personal prayer life with God. read more
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- christian
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- spirituality
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7. The Solace of Fierce Landscapes: Exploring Desert and Mountain Spirituality
By: Belden C. Lane
4.21
Format: 324 pages, Paperback
In the tradition of Kathleen Norris, Terry Tempest Williams, and Thomas Merton, The Solace of Fierc… read more
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- theology
8. Franciscan Prayer
By: Ilia Delio , Ilia Delio O.S.F.
5.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
Masterfully written and intensely enlightening, Franciscan Prayer could very well be considered the… read more
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- spirituality
9. The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe about Ourselves
By: Curt Thompson
3.47
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Hearts & Minds Bookstore's Best Books of 2015, Applied Theology, Basic Christian Living, Whole Life… read more
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- christian
- nonfiction
- theology
10. The Orthodox Way
By: Kallistos Ware
3.20
Format: 168 pages,
This book is a general account of the doctrine, worship and life of Orthodox Christians by the auth… read more
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11. The Power and the Glory
By: John Updike , Graham Greene
3.13
Format: 192 pages,
How does goodspoil, and how can badbe redeemed? In his penetrating novel The Power and the Glory, G… read more
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12. Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership: Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry
By: Ruth Haley Barton , Leighton Ford
3.71
Format: 234 pages, Hardcover
"I'm tired of helping others enjoy God.""I just want to enjoy God for myself." With this painful ad… read more
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13. The Gift of Being Yourself: The Sacred Call to Self-Discovery
By: David G. Benner
3.89
Format: 384 pages, Paperback
Recipient of the Award of Merit in the Personal Growth/Individual Category of The Word Guild 2005 C… read more
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14. The Way of a Pilgrim and the Pilgrim Continues His Way
By: Anonymous , Walter J. Ciszek , Helen Bacovcin
3.95
Format: 145 pages, Paperback
This enduring work of Russian spirituality has charmed countless people with its tale of a nineteen… read more
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15. Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
By: Richard Rohr
4.23
Format: 199 pages, Hardcover
In Falling Upward , Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves o… read more
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- nonfiction
- spirituality
- theology
"The ego hates losing – even to God."-Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
"Sin happens whenever we refuse to keep growing."-Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
"Life is all about practicing for heaven." p 101."-Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
"Before the truth sets you free, it tends to make you miserable."-Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
16. How the García Girls Lost Their Accents
By: Julia Alvarez
3.63
Format: 56 pages, Paperback
Uprooted from their family home in the Dominican Republic, the four Garcia sisters - Carla, Sandra,… read more
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17. Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self
By: Richard Rohr
3.50
Format: 424 pages,
In "Falling Upward "(and in many of his other teachings), Richard Rohr talked at length about ego (… read more
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18. How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
By: David Brooks
4.14
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
A practical, heartfelt guide to the art of truly knowing another person in order to foster deeper c… read more
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- nonfiction
"Being open-hearted is a prerequisite for being a full, kind, and wise human being."-David Brooks, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
"A person who is looking for beauty is likely to find wonders, while a person looking for threats will find danger. A person who beams warmth brings out the glowing sides of the people she meets, whil…"-David Brooks, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
19. Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope
By: Esau McCaulley
4.43
Format: 200 pages, Kindle Edition
Growing up in the American South, Esau McCaulley knew firsthand the ongoing struggle between despai… read more
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- christian
- nonfiction
- theology
"Prayer for leaders and criticism of their practices are not mutually exclusive ideas. Both have biblical warrant in the same letter."-Esau McCaulley, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope
"While I was at home with much of the theology in evangelicalism, there were real disconnects. First, there was the portrayal of the Black church in these circles. I was told that the social gospel ha…"-Esau McCaulley, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope
20. King: A Life
By: Jonathan Eig
4.67
Format: 688 pages, Hardcover
The first full biography in decades, King mixes revelatory and exhaustive new research with brisk a… read more
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- nonfiction
21. The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
By: Margareta Magnusson
3.58
Format: 160 pages, Hardcover
From New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning— now a TV series… read more
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- nonfiction
"...unless you depend on your looks for your career or your joy, hinging your life on looking young is such a bad idea."-Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
"The world is always ending, and yet it continues to survive. We must always hope for a sustainable future, but hope is not enough."-Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
"It is never too late to do anything, unless it is really too late and you are. dead. The moment you start thinking it is too late, then you begin to die. I will keep going and do all I want to do."-Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
"The older I get, the more I find that I remember clearly all the things I said yes to, just when I was about to say no. I must admit I have not been open-minded all the time. I just wish I had been."-Margareta Magnusson, The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly: Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You
22. For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain
By: Victoria Mackenzie
3.85
Format: 166 pages, Hardcover
An astounding debut, both epic and intimate, about grief, trauma, revelation, and the hidden lives … read more
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"Sometimes I reworked, with much crossing out and burning of papers; I had to sift through my thoughts for words that gleamed with truth. But other times the words came fast, and then I was an arrow, …"-Victoria Mackenzie, For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy on My Little Pain
23. This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us
By: Cole Arthur Riley
4.63
Format: 203 pages, Hardcover
In her stunning debut, the creator of Black Liturgies weaves stories from three generations of her … read more
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- christian
- nonfiction
- spirituality
- theology
"Anxiety is not a passive predator."-Cole Arthur Riley, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us
"Rest is an act of defiance, and it cannot be predicated on apology."-Cole Arthur Riley, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us
"In community, we can push back on the expectation that we exhaust ourselves."-Cole Arthur Riley, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us
"Those who believe love is a scarcity are less likely to give it away freely."-Cole Arthur Riley, This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation, and the Stories That Make Us
24. The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community
By: Curt Thompson
4.36
Format: 248 pages, Hardcover
Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist IVP Readers' Choice Award We are people of desire. … read more
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- nonfiction
- spirituality
- theology
25. A Different Way: Recentering the Christian Life Around Following Jesus
By: Christopher A. Hall
4.22
Format: 319 pages, Kindle Edition
“A genuine treasure and superb work in spiritual formation.” — Richard J. Foster, author of Celebra… read more
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- nonfiction
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26. The Healing Path: A Memoir and an Invitation
By: James Finley
4.59
Format: None pages, Paperback
This is a contemplative reflection on the spirituality of healing, the fruit of the author’s lifeti… read more
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- spirituality
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27. An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation
By: Martin Laird
4.47
Format: 264 pages, Hardcover
For people drawn to a life of contemplation, the dawning of luminous awareness in a mind full of cl… read more
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- theology
- prayer
- nonfiction
- spirituality
"The sponge looks within and sees only the ocean of God. The sponge looks without and sees only the ocean of God, but not all of the ocean of God is within the sponge."-Martin Laird, An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation
28. How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People
By: Pete Greig
4.59
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
You were created to enjoy a real, conversational relationship with God. The Bible says that hearing… read more
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- theology
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- spirituality
29. Sacred Is the Call: Formation and Transformation in Spiritual Direction Programs (Crossroad Book)
By: Suzanne M. Buckley
4.09
Format: 232 pages, Paperback
Presented by Mercy Center, a leading spiritual direction program in the United States, this handboo… read more
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- spirituality
30. Personal Idealism (My Theology Book 13)
By: Keith Ward
4.77
Format: 52 pages, Kindle Edition
A short, definitive account of Keith Ward's theology, based on the philosophy of personal idealism,… read more
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