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Living by Grace: The Path to Inner Discovery 1 review
Joel S. Goldsmith
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994
Amazing Grace! Amazing Life! Amazing Life by Grace!
There is always an alternative to the human condition. Many people go through their individual lives living and laboring under the law of karma (causation). But Joel Goldsmith presents us with the genuine alternative in his mystical teaching, The Infinite Way; this is to live "life by grace" -- the grace of spiritual consciousness. In this title, Joel instructs us how we can live by Spirit's ...
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The HarperCollins Study Bible : New Revised Standard Version With the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books 55 reviews
Wayne A. Meeks
HarperSanFrancisco, 1997
Excellent translation- superb annotations- binding problems?
The NRSV is a superlative translation of scripture with very few drawbacks. Unlike the writers of the dogmatic, Evangelical-doctrine-riddled NIV, the translators of the NRSV (and earlier RSV) made a real attempt to be literal, yet use modern language. When there is ambiguity or other difficulty in translation, the NRSV includes footnotes that tell the reader other possible readings, rather than ...
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The Sacrament of the Present Moment7 reviews
Jean-Pierre de Caussade
HarperSanFrancisco, 1989
Embrace the Present Moment as an Ever-flowing Source of Holiness
Each moment is another opportunity to surrender your heart to God. The Holy Spirit is ever about and within us, and time is simply the unfolding of His grace. The Sacrament of the Present Moment.
As another Jesuit, Fr. G.M. Hopkins, once wrote: "The world is charged with the Grandeur of God: it shines out like shining from shook foil, it gathers to a greatness like the ooze of oil ...
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The Dance of the Dissident Daughter 78 reviews
Sue Monk Kidd
HarperSanFrancisco, 1996
Inspiring
Sue Monk Kidd has created a beautiful masterpiece in Dance of the Dissident Daughter. Her personal and touching story of a woman who became slowly disillusioned with the male patriarchal church which surrounded her, and her own feelings of guilt and pain through her journey is intensely touching. So many novels treat these journeys as solitary paths that we can tread at our own pace, but Sue's ...
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The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography (Oprah's Book Club)246 reviews
Sidney Poitier
HarperSanFrancisco, 2007
Glad to Be Alive
I grew up in the South and, when I was in high school in the early sixties, Mr. Poitier's two blockbusters, "Raison in the Sun" and "Lilies of the Field" came out. There was something about him, even then, that caught my attention. Who WAS this man? It always seemed he was a "thinker" - a "seeker" - a bit restless with himself.
I recently picked up The Measure of a Man and my curiosity made ...
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Reading the Bible Again For the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Literally58 reviews
Marcus J. Borg
HarperSanFrancisco, 2002
Don't let literalism get in the way of your understanding and faith
A gentle presentation of the historical-metaphorical way of reading the Bible: both the Old and New Testaments.
Borg writes about "postcritical naivete" as a way of listening to Bible stories once one can no longer believe they are literally true.
There's much good material about the Old Testament. I especially found the chapter on "Reading the Prophets Again" helpful. As for the New ...
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When the Heart Waits: Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions20 reviews
Sue Monk Kidd
HarperSanFrancisco, 1992
When the heart rates - first rate
A wonderful book, a good companion to Dance of the Dissident Daughter by the same author. Great study material for the Christian woman interested in growing spiritually.
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The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream1222 reviews
Paulo Coelho
HarperSanFrancisco, 1995
The book left me in aww
This book has had an amazing impact on my life. I'm at a place where I'm searching for my purpose in life (Personal Legend if you will :)) and I have been reading self-help book after self-help book. I love The Secret, was even on Oprah for the follow up show. What makes this book so refreshing is the story. It takes you away from the typical self-help-how-to book and speaks in this beautiful ...
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The Best Year of Your Life: Dream It, Plan It, Live It34 reviews
Debbie Ford
HarperSanFrancisco, 2005
A handy primer to keep in reach when times get rough
As a male, I was unsure about purchasing this book because it seems Ms. Ford has gained her following by catering to the Lifetime television demographic rather than us ESPN viewers. So when this book turned up as a bargain clearance and the reviews seemed to hint the book was geared to both genders, I went ahead and made the purchase. Overall, I found this book to be a breeze to get through and ...
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Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups32 reviews
Richard J. Foster
HarperSanFrancisco, 1993
Great Book
This is a great book. The various authors have great insight on the subjects covered. Each reading will broaden one's perspective on living the Christian life.
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The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography (Oprah's Book Club)3 reviews
HarperSanFrancisco, 2007
Get the Audio Book
If you are interested in this story, please do yourself a favor and get the audio book. He is "reading" it himself. I put reading in quotes because he is so engaging that you feel like you are old friends swapping stories. This is the most intimate biography I have ever been exposed to because he draws you into each and every story. You can hear the pain or joy in his voice. You will not be ...
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The Mezuzah in the Madonna's Foot: Marranos and Other Secret Jews--A Woman Discovers Her Spiritual Heritage11 reviews
Trudi Alexy
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994
Heartbreaking Title
Once you read this book,the title makes sense. The author was a holocust survivor and was so grateful and impressed with Spain that she felt compelled to go back to see if others felt the same. Lot's of interviews in this book regarding that perticular era. What a twist for Spain! Excellent Read!
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Awakening the Mind, Lightening the Heart : Core Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism4 reviews
Lama Dalai
HarperSanFrancisco, 1995
Volume Two of Three
Core Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. I can't recommend this series high enough.
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Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self Through Shamanic Practice28 reviews
Sandra Ingerman
HarperSanFrancisco, 1991
Great Reading!
I purchased this book to learn a little bit about Soul Retrieval. Well, I learned a TON about it. It was a very interesting book and very easy to read and understand. I am so glad I bought the book!
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The Tao of Psychology: Synchronicity and Self3 reviews
Jean Shinoda Bolen
HarperSanFrancisco, 1982
Quantum Physics Meets Eastern Philosophy
Quantum physics has defined a basic unit of matter that makes up all things, both organic and inorganic, which is pure energy. The same unit of energy that is a part of your body today may, only days before, have been a part of a bird flying over Beijing or an Ethiopian villager. This "new" knowledge from modern physics sounds very much like the Tao--in Eastern phillosophies, the "unifying ...
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Grandmother Moon: Lunar Magic in Our Lives--Spells, Rituals, Goddesses, Legends, and Emotions Unde 7 reviews
Zsuzsanna E. Budapest
HarperSanFrancisco, 1991
Not Just granny Tales
I have had this book for 3 years, I love it and it made me an instant fan of her writing style.
Religions must relate to the age in which they belong. They need to be every bit as organic as society. There is no universal truth. Witches perhaps are one of the most acutely sensitive groups of spiritualists that will absolutely agree there is no universal path as they had been persecuted for ...
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Weddings by Design: Guide to Non-Traditional Ceremonies, A 7 reviews
Richard Leviton
HarperSanFrancisco, 1994
Intelligently written
It is so refreshing to find an intelligently written book on weddings. No mind numbing, cookie cutter fluff here. While it could use an index, the information was presented sequentially, beginning with traditional ways of choosing a mate and the task of choosing the wedding date. Although a lot of information is presented, it is not a difficult read.
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Living Your Dreams: The Classic Bestseller on Becoming Your Own Dream Expert2 reviews
Gayle M. Delaney
HarperSanFrancisco, 1996
Still my favorite
Definitely a classic! It should be noted, however, that this is essentially the 3rd edition of LIVING YOUR DREAMS. The first, which is the one I read, was published in the late 1970's. The third edition is more refined and, I thought, a bit more conservative. Very well presented, and easily accessible. I was "incubating" dreams the very first night I read the directions. I would definitely ...
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Up from Grief: Patterns of Recovery1 review
Bernadine Kreis
HarperSanFrancisco, 1985
A must read book for anyone who has lost a loved one.
Anyone who has lost someone they love will gain comfort from this small book on the stages of grief.It describes the stages of grief from many angles and most importantly that what one is feel ing is very normal.It is the kind of book the mourner will read and reread until acceptance and peace are found.
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