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1) The gospel of inclusion: reaching beyond religious fundamentalism to the true love of God and self
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vi, 305 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Draws on biblical scripture to argue that the controlling dogmas of religion have caused many of the world's ills and that we should have the same attitude, in a controversial study that calls for an end to conflict and division along religious lines.
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Where can we find peace of heart and mind--with ourselves, with others, and with God? Arnold says most people are looking in the wrong direction. In a culture that bombards us with feel-good-about-yourself spirituality, Seeking Peace is sure to satisfy a deep hunger. There is a peace greater than self-fulfillment, a peace greater than nations no longer at war. But it will demand a relentless pursuit kept up only by hope and courage, vision and commitment....
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In this book, John Dear, an internationally known voice for peace and nonviolence, combines scriptural wisdom with practical advice from peacemakers like Gandhi, Thomas Merton, Dorothy Day, and many more, all set against vivid descriptions of peace efforts all over the world.
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146 pages ; 17 cm
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Español
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Joyce Meyer muestra cómo confiar en la fortaleza de Dios durante las circunstancias difíciles al revelar la naturaleza de la paz de Dios tal como se encuentra en Las Escrituras. Ella explica cómo cambiar la ansiedad por el gozo y cómo desarrollar una actitud de fe igual a la de un niño de modo que podamos entregar nuestras preocupaciones al Señor.
Difficult times are part of living in this world. However, God has provided a way for us to enjoy...
12) Stillness speaks
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The essence of Eckhart Tolle's message is easy to grasp: If we connect to the stillness within, we move beyond our active minds and emotions and discover great depths of lasting peace, contentment, and serenity. With his bestselling first book, The Power of Now, his message has reached millions of people worldwide. Now, in his much anticipated new book, Tolle gives us the essence of his teaching in short, simple pieces that anyone can easily understand....
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147 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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"Thich Nhat Hanh has been writing and talking about mindfulness for nearly fifty years. In the bestselling classic, Peace Is Every Step, the Zen Master introduced us to the peace that is available to us in each moment. This past year Thay, as his students call him, sat down to pen this book because he believes that the busyness of our lives has gotten out of control and led to unnecessary unhappiness. In Peace Is Every Breath, he does not argue that...
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xi, 185 pages (large print) : 21 cm
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English
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"In this compact adaptation of Be Anxious for Nothing, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shows readers how to rid themselves of worry and fear by drawing on the peace of God. Difficult times are part of living in this world. However, God has provided a way for us to enjoy peace as part daily life. We can choose either to allow ourselves to be burdened with worry and anxiety or to live in the peace and joy that God wants for our lives....
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287 pages ; 23 cm
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English
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The Lotus Sutra is one of the most revered Mahayana texts, yet there are very few commentaries on it available in English. In this book, renowned Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh explores the Sutra's main theme -- that everyone has the capacity to become a Buddha and that the Buddha nature is inherent in everything -- while emphasizing that Buddha-nature is the basis for peaceful action. Hanh interprets the Sutra with his signature depth of vision, lucidity,...
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