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"Increasingly, many Christians and spiritual seekers feel they are in a sort of wilderness space where the familiar, settled, and normal parts of life have become unsettled, out of balance. More and more people are evaluating their lives and asking, "Where to now?" In Life Unsettled, Cory Driver uses the metaphor of wilderness journeying (a hallmark of the life of faith across the millennia) and the study of biblical texts, ancient Jewish legends, modern theological insights, and his own personal journeys to provide a guide for moving forward when we feel lost and confused. The biblical book of Numbers takes center stage in the author's creative musings about life in the wilderness. The Hebrew title of Numbers is Bemidbar, which means "In the Wilderness." In this oft-overlooked book are stories of God's passionate intimacy and anger, communal formation and struggles, and personal failures and triumphs. The author shows how the wilderness journey in Numbers has a deep relevance for our time and for our personal journeys."--Publisher.

Can people make positive changes in their lives that really last? To answer this question, Dr. Mark W. Baker wound up interviewing inmates in the largest maximum-security prison in the United States, located in Angola, Louisiana. Baker uses stories from inside Angola, along with his decades of experience as a clinical psychologist, to show all of us how to change our lives for the better--no matter who we are or what we've done.

"Prayers for Faithful Families equips busy parents with simple prayers, written in ordinary language, for a wide variety of occasions. From everyday moments like mealtime and bedtime to milestones such as the first day of school, the death of a pet, or welcoming a new baby, this unique prayer book is an invaluable resource for creating meaningful faith connections at home throughout the highs and lows of family life. Straightforward and flexible, Prayers for Faithful Families helps parents turn ordinary and extraordinary moments into opportunities to teach children that God is with them through all of life's joys and challenges. Tips for praying in creative ways and for creating sacred space at home are included"--

"Longing for an Absent God unveils the powerful role of faith and doubt in the American literary tradition. Nick Ripatrazone explores how two major strands of Catholic writers -- practicing and cultural -- intertwine and sustain each other. Ripatrazone explores the writings of devout American Catholic writers in the years before the Second Vatican Council through the work of Flannery O'Connor, J. F. Powers, and Walker Percy; those who were raised Catholic but drifted from the church, such as the Catholic-educated Don DeLillo and Cormac McCarthy, the convert Toni Morrison, the Mass-going Thomas Pynchon, and the ritual-driven Louise Erdrich; and a new crop of faithful American Catholic writers, including Ron Hansen, Phil Klay, and Alice McDermott, who write Catholic stories for our contemporary world. These critically acclaimed and award-winning voices illustrate that Catholic storytelling is innately powerful and appealing to both secular and religious audiences. Longing for an Absent God demonstrates the profound differences in the storytelling styles and results of these two groups of major writers -- but ultimately shows how, taken together, they offer a rich and unique American literary tradition that spans the full spectrum of doubt and faith." --

"This biography, begun by Timothy F. Lull prior to his death and capably finished by Derek Nelson, is marked by its fresh, winsome, and invigorating style--one undoubtedly shaped by years spent in undergraduate and seminary classrooms. In this telling, Luther is an energetic, resilient actor, driven by very human strengths and failings, always wishing to do right by his understanding of God and the witness of the Scriptures. At times humorous, always realistic, and appropriately critical when necessary, Lull and Nelson tell the story of an amazing, unforgettable life"--Back cover.

This co-publication with Praeger/ABC-CLIO distills key essays from a larger three-volume work to provide multiple entries into the study of religion and culture. The anthology pays special attention to the anthropological and sociological dimensions of religious experience. The introduction contextualizes the methodologies employed in the essays, and individual essays combine historical background with academic critique to show how religious practice is carried out and what meanings should be derived

Fifty percent of Americans, including clergy, are lonely, according to leadership development consultants Mary Kay DuChene and Mark Sundby. In A Path to Belonging: Overcoming Clergy Loneliness, they offer research, tools, and remedies for clergy to embark on the path toward a healthy sense of contentment and belonging and more effective leadership.

The authors look closely at both the cultural phenomenon of stand-up comedy and theories of humor, asking what preachers can learn from both. Divine Laughter brings the task of preaching into conversation with both the comedic parts of the Bible and the theological parts of the comedic in order to bring a new kind of life to preaching.

Reading Christian Apocrypha provides a fresh approach to the functions of apocryphal texts in the history of Christianity. The apocryphal writings reveal that Christianity, from the very beginning, developed a variety of theological perspectives within diverse linguistic traditions and geographical areas.

From award-winning Native American literary writer Diane Glancy comes a book about travel, belonging, and home. Travel is not merely a means to bring us from one location to another. For Diane Glancy the road is home--its own satisfying destination and the place where we become more familiar with ourselves.

Juma wants to go fishing with Babu Ali. But when they get to the beach, it's full of plastic waste and flip-flops washed up from the ocean. Juma thinks the flip-flop floating in the water looks like a boat, and that gives Babu Ali an idea.

Every year, Doe grows daffodils for the Spring Petal Parade, but despite all her diligent weeding, dandelions have taken over her garden! When she travels through the woods to warn her friends, they show her that dandelions are much more than weeds after all.

Contemporary reflections connected to recently discovered ancient writings by the followers of Jesus deepen our spiritual practice and affirm our efforts for social justice in today's challenging world in this first-of-its-kind book. Beautiful images of the papyrus and pottery on which these ancient texts were recorded illumine the stories.

A bedtime retelling of Psalm 23 for children who feel afraid of the dark.

Blending personal narrative, historical research, and pop culture, Karen Stollznow's Missed Conceptions gives voice to an experience that has been taboo for too long but is all too common. For the one in six couples who face fertility challenges when they attempt to get pregnant, this book is a welcome and hopeful companion.

What happens when we cry, and when we don't? In this lively excursion through the history, literature, physiology, psychology, and spirituality of crying, Benjamin Perry probes our tears' secrets. Perry translates the language of tears for the rest of us, criers and stoics alike.

A gentle, practical guide to help kids discover the ways that spending time in nature can help them navigate their feelings.

We are living in an era of a massive empathy deficit, yet our capacity to imagine what someone else is feeling is a unique human superpower. Through inspiring stories, interviews with experts, and self-development exercises, Purposeful Empathy offers wisdom and practical advice to foster personal, organizational, and social transformation.

A grandmother's theology carries wisdom strong enough for future generations. Theologian Yolanda Pierce builds an everyday womanist theology rooted in liberating scriptures and truths from Black women's lives in this paperback edition. It's time to get to know the God who has been showing up at the kitchen tables of Black women all along.

A warm, informed, and lighthearted look at creative living as taught by our egg-laying friends, Chicken Scratch will advise and inspire anyone who cares about a life well lived. Chapters include journaling prompts, creativity exercises, and inspiration from "The Left-Brain Chicken."

"We live in a world that is sick. Both literally sick, with chronic illness on the rise, and figuratively sick, facing ever increasing rates of burnout, disconnection, and disaster. Lyndsey Medford draws on her experience living with a rare autoimmune disease to offer the broader lessons we need to heal what ails us, individually and communally."--Provided by publisher.

An invitation to explore the wisdom that our bodies long to teach. Embodiment coach Tara Teng helps us untangle ourselves from centuries of body-based oppression built into our societal systems or masquerading as religion by teaching us to slow down and listen to the wisdom that comes through right relationship with our bodies and all things.

In seasons of unsettledness, is the best way forward to quickly resolve the questions? In The Gift of Restlessness, spiritual director Casey Tygrett excavates the questions at the root of unsettledness: Where do I belong? What am I here for? Is there enough? Tygrett shows us that restlessness is normal, healthy, and even holy.

A young Black boy reflects on the natural ups and downs of his emotions. One gloomy day, he canâ (TM)t shake his blues. Turning to his grandma for help leads him to discover that happiness is easier to find when he stops looking.

Combining exciting developments in brain science and ancient contemplative tradition, spiritual director Caroline Oakes offers new perspectives on the revolutionary potential of Jesus's contemplative practice, demonstrating how engaging these practices can rewire our brains to be less reactive, more self-aware, and more compassionate.