Presents a collection of simple ideas for helping people through grief. Written for the person who wants to help the one who is grieving, this book is filled with practical ideas as well as long term, specific ways to help someone move from grieving to growth, and eventually to cherishing good memories.
Designed for both classroom and general use, this title is suitable for those who want clear and concise explanations of common terms and unfamiliar concepts of major world religions.
Taking a contemporary look at the religiosity of black women, this work explores what is behind black women's intense loyalty to the church. It illuminates the spiritual sustenance the church provides black women, uncovers their critical assessment of the church's ministry, and interprets the consequences of their limited collective activism.
Is there an alternative to a fragmented, frantic, meaningless life? This work tells that the author finds it in a life centered in God. It includes spiritual exercises, questions for reflection, and discussions in every chapter for individuals and congregational study groups.
Tells us that pondering on the stories surrounding Jesus' life presents us with practical wisdom on how to respond to the turbulent episodes we encounter. This book tells us that Jesus' teachings can rejuvenate and instil within us a sense of hope in his love. If we allow him, Jesus can be enough for us, in and out of the storms of life.
Helps readers understand the spiritual benefits of waiting such as patience, loss of control, live in the present, compassion, gratitude, humility, and trust in God. This book provides spiritual exercises and questions for personal reflection, and includes a retreat design.
Princeton theologian Mark Taylor analyzes right-wing Christian movements in the United States amid the powers of religion, politics, empire, and corporate classes in post-9/11 USA. The real gift of Taylor's book is his argument that this militant Christian faith must be viewed against a backdrop of the American political romanticism and ......
Including personal stories, the author illustrates his message by using stories of minor and anonymous characters from the Gospels. This book aims to nourish the reader's faith in the familiarity of their daily environment.
A Daily Discipline for Physical and Spiritual Wellness
In this book, Finck provides a step-by-step guide to fortystretches, movements, and postures to improve physicaland spiritual well-being. The book features photographs anddevotional reflections for individuals to use to create theirown routines. While on a pilgrimage trek through Thailand, Finckdiscovered the benefits of daily stretching and ......
