6 must-read theology books like Contemplation in Action by Richard Rohr

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Contemplation in Action

By: Richard Rohr

3.95

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

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1. Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction

By: Margaret Guenther

4.23

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

Guenther uses the images of the spiritual director as host, teacher, and midwife to describe the mi… read more

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  • spirituality
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"While I haven’t yet reached this state of detachment, I have spent too long with the day-to-day realities of mothering to be sentimental about it. If I am now perceived as a motherly person, I would …"

-Margaret Guenther, Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction

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2. The Courage to Be

By: Paul Tillich , Peter J. Gomes

4.09

Format: 200 pages, Paperback

Paul Tillich describes the dilemma of modern man and points a way to the conquest of the problem of… read more

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  • spirituality
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"Doubt is the necessary tool of knowledge."

-Paul Tillich, The Courage to Be

"Joy is the emotional expression of the courageous YES to one's own true being."

-Paul Tillich, The Courage to Be

"Le courage d'être s'enracine dans le Dieu qui apparaît quand Dieu a disparu dans l'angoisse du doute."

-Paul Tillich, The Courage to Be

"في الحقبة الحديثة انطلق العلم يفجر الطاقات الكامنة في الانسان منذ نهاية العصور الوسطى، لكن العلم انقلب على الانسان لأن الإنسان استغله لاستعباد الانسان."

-Paul Tillich, The Courage to Be

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3. The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming

By: Henri J.M. Nouwen

4.09

Format: 296 pages, Paperback

A chance encounter with a reproduction of Rembrandt's painting, The Return of the Prodigal Son, cat… read more

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  • christian
  • spirituality
  • theology
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4. Prophetic Lament: A Challenge to the Western Church

By: Soong-Chan Rah

4.23

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

When Soong-Chan Rah planted an urban church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, his first full sermon seri… read more

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  • theology
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5. The Way of the Heart: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

By: Henri J.M. Nouwen

3.94

Format: 489 pages, Paperback

Henry J.M. Nouwen, one of the greatest of all spiritual writers, invites us to search deeply for th… read more

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  • christian
  • spirituality
  • theology

6. 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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7. 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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8. The Human Condition: Contemplation and Transformation

By: Thomas Keating

2.80

Format: None pages, Paperback

The psychological roots of authentic spiritual life, by one of the great teachers of contemplative … read more

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9. Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God

By: Dallas Willard

3.60

Format: None pages, Paperback

"God spoke to me." "The Spirit spoke to my heart." "God revealed the idea to me." Being close to Go… read more

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10. Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto

By: Tricia Hersey

4.08

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Far too many of us have claimed productivity as the cornerstone of success. Brainwashed by capitali… read more

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11. When Dreams There Be (Rosemont Saga #9)

By: Barbara Hinske

4.60

Format: 322 pages, Kindle Edition

Loretta and Frank Haynes have newborn twins. They’re beautiful and healthy. Frank has everything he… read more

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"Sunday and Josh faced each other. She cradled Bonnie while he held Branson." When Dreams There Be"

-Barbara Hinske, When Dreams There Be (Rosemont Saga #9)

"Julia accepted a hug and kiss, then wriggled free of Maggie's embrace to throw herself at John.... When Dreams There Be."

-Barbara Hinske, When Dreams There Be (Rosemont Saga #9)

"Soon the air was filled with the most joyful sound in a delivery room--the healthy wail of not one, but two newborns. When Dreams There Be"

-Barbara Hinske, When Dreams There Be (Rosemont Saga #9)

"I'd like to see if he'd look at some things we've found in the attic of the Olsson house. Jeff suspects some of it might be valuable." When Dreams There Be"

-Barbara Hinske, When Dreams There Be (Rosemont Saga #9)

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12. Mystery in the Highlands (The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency, #3)

By: Lydia Travers

4.21

Format: 310 pages, Kindle Edition

When members of a choir start dropping dead in the Highlands, Maud McIntyre and her lady’s maid Dai… read more

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13. Shelving Doubts (Rosemont Saga #6)

By: Barbara Hinske

4.43

Format: 257 pages, Kindle Edition

The gripping sixth book in the bestselling Rosemont series reveals family secrets at every turn and… read more

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14. Contemplation in Action

By: Richard Rohr

3.95

Format: 160 pages, Paperback

Where else can you find spiritual inspiration from Richard Rohr, Edwina Gateley, Thomas Keating, Ba… read more

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  • christian
  • spirituality
  • theology
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15. Sitting with God: A Journey to Your True Self Through Centering Prayer

By: Rich Lewis

3.97

Format: 149 pages, Kindle Edition

"Lewis presents an intimate view of his centering prayer journey. He helps us discover the contempl… read more

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16. Praying with Body and Soul: A Way to Intimacy with God

By: Jane E. Vennard

3.65

Format: 138 pages, Paperback

Praying with Body and Soul involves the whole our senses, our bodies at rest or in motion, ourimag… read more

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"The tensions between prayer and work, or contemplation and action, have been the topic of much discussion and argument. Some people put all their energy into prayer, believing that through prayer God…"

-Jane E. Vennard, Praying with Body and Soul: A Way to Intimacy with God

5 best-selling spirituality books like Contemplation in Action by Richard Rohr

Transform Your Habits

Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Direction

Margaret Guenther

4.23

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The Courage to Be

Paul Tillich , Peter J. Gomes

4.09

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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming

Henri J.M. Nouwen

4.09

Transform Your Habits

The Way of the Heart: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

Henri J.M. Nouwen

3.94

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The Reed of God

Caryll Houselander

4.59

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Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart

Jacques Philippe

4.74

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The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming

Henri J.M. Nouwen

4.09

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I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

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