explorefaith books
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Author Interviews
explorefaith speaks to some of authors of faith and spirituality books about their writing and ideas
Faith and Life
Books that explore the many issues we face in life and how our faith can guide us through
Spirituality
Books devoted to exploring our spirit and soul, and how to nurture them with a variety of practices and disciplines
By and About C. S. Lewis
Certainly, the C.S. Lewis classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from the Chronicles of Narnia is a perfect book to read or re-read at Christmas Time. Oh, but there is so much more to keep you busy, throughout the year.
Alphabetical Index of Titles
101 EXERCISES FOR THE SOUL
Those looking for a little guidance in the practice of
faith can
find a capable coach in Dr. Bernie S. Siegel, a
pioneer in mind-body
medicine and author of the bestselling Love, Medicine,
and
Miracles.
A FEW GOOD BOOKS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE
Members of explorefaith's editorial board share their must-reads, both ancient and modern.
A PEN AND A PATH: WRITING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
by Sarah Stockton
ADVENT CALENDARS FOR GROWN-UPS
Grown-ups deserve Advent calendars too, and this season I have discovered two lovely books—one sacred, one secular—that help adults discover the beauty of Advent and anticipate the joys of Christmas.
ANNE RICE RETURNS TO HER FAITH
Curious fans, devout Catholics, and undecided spiritual seekers alike will find something valuable in Rice’s new spiritual memoir, Called Out of Darkness. In it, she details the transformations inherent in becoming what she calls “a writer consecrated to Christ.”
APPARITION AND LATE FICTIONS: A NOVELLA AND STORIES
A poetic and moving collection from a man with special insights into life and death
BEGINNING AGAIN: BENEDICTINE WISDOM FOR LIVING WITH ILLNESS
by Mary Earle
BEYOND WORDS: 15 WAYS OF DOING PRAYER
by Kristen Johnson Ingram
BLOWING THE LID OFF THE GOD-BOX: OPENING UP TO A LIMITLESS FAITH
by
Anne Robertson
BROKEN BODY, HEALING SPIRIT
Lectio Divina and Living with Illness, an excerpt from Broken Body, Healing Spirit by Mary Earle
C.S. LEWIS: SPIRITUALITY FOR MERE CHRISTIANS
An abstract of the book from its author William Griffin
CHILDREN’S DREAMS
If you are intrigued by the meaning and significance of your
dreams, you’ll be fascinated by Children’s Dreams, a fat new addition
to
Carl Jung’s Collected Works published by Princeton.
CONTEMPLATIVE BY DESIGN
Creating your own spiritual Quiet Space does not have to be difficult or particularly time-consuming. It will, however, require prayerful forethought if it is to provide the atmosphere needed to allow mind, body and spirit to be revived and rejuvenated by the One who is Peace, even within the tension and demands of daily life.
EMERGENCE CHRISTIANITY
For those interested in brushing up on the past, present and future of Christianity, renowned writer and religionist Phyllis Tickle offers an annotated bibliography of her suggestions
FASTING
You might never consider passing on the peach cobbler, but for blogger Jana Riess, Fasting by Scot McKnight offers a rich and satisfying look at the real reason for skipping meals.
FERTILE SOIL IN A BARREN LAND: A DESERT ODYSSEY FOR THE SOUL
by Renée Miller
FIRST FRUITS OF PRAYER: A FORTY-DAY JOURNEY THROUGH THE CANON OF ST. ANDREW
This text is a “prayerful hymn of epic length” offered during Lent each year in the Eastern Orthodox Church. “Let this hymn soak into your bones,” urges Mathewes-Green compellingly.
FOLLOWING FRANCIS: THE FRANCISCAN WAY FOR EVERYONE
What can we learn from St. Francis about prayer? For those who at times face obstacles in their prayer life, the Franciscan example offers an approach to prayer focused on joyful, attentive communion.
HOLY SILENCE: THE GIFT OF QUAKER SPIRITUALITY
As one who has long embraced silence...I was intrigued to learn more about the theology and practice of what I’ve always known to be the centerpiece of Quaker life and worship.
HOW CAN I LET GO IF I DON'T KNOW I'M HOLDING ON?
by Linda Douty
