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Christian life Life change events Mindfulness (Psychology) Motherhood Religious aspects Christianity Psychic trauma Self-actualization (Psychology) Self-actualization (Psychology) Religious aspects Christianity Self-realization Success Religious aspects Christianity Vie chrétienneStanley, Sandra
Summary: "You can have an open and trusting relationship with your teenager. Mother-and-daughter team Sandra Stanley and Allie Stanley Cooney write in alternating chapters to you and your middle school/early high school daughter in this unique, interaction-prompting book that will help you grow in connection, communication, and faith.Some conversations between parent and child don't happen until a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 STANhất Hạnh
Summary: "In this book that offers relief to anyone moving though intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, comforting words of wisdom on how to transform our suffering in the face of death"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Parallax Press 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 294.3 NHAMeyer, Joyce
Summary: Adopt a lifestyle of thanksgiving and discover that no matter how messy life gets, God will make it good. Each moment that you're given is a precious gift from God. You can choose to have a thankful attitude and live each moment full of joy, simply because God is good. In The Power of Thank You, renowned Bible teacher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer encourages us to take a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Playaway, Call number: PA 179 MEYBecker, Joshua
Summary: "Discover how to overcome eight common distractions to build a meaningful, no-regrets life in this practical guide from the bestselling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: WaterBrook 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 261 BECGress, Carrie
Summary: "Home. It is an elegant word, at once both simple and far-reaching. Home is a place to live in and feel comfortable, but it is much more than that. Home is where we are nurtured, where we live, and where we love. The language of Home is universal. It is where we find the eternal in the everyday. But the Home has been neglected. To millions of women today, there is nothing worse than being a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TAN Books 2019
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Summary: Underneath our designer clothes, makeup, jewelry, and photo filters are cracks left by abuse, mistakes, rejection, and disappointment. Bestselling author and pastor Michael Todd reveals his own damage: the hits he's experienced from trauma, dumb choices, and lingering struggles passed down through generations. Using candid stories, engaging illustrations, and biblical wisdom, he encourages...
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Publisher / Publication Date: WaterBrook 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 TODRicho, David
Summary: ""Most people think of love as a feeling," says David Richo, "but love is not so much a feeling as a way of being present." Drawing on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, Richo offers a fresh perspective on love and relationships that focuses not on finding an ideal mate but on becoming a more loving and realistic person. Here, he explores five hallmarks of mindful loving and how they play a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Shambhala 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.2 RICRicketts, Rachel
Summary: "Thought leader, racial justice educator, and sought-after spiritual activist Rachel Ricketts offers mindful and practical steps for all humans to dismantle white supremacy on a personal and collective level. Includes culturally informed, secular spiritual exercises, such as guided meditations, transformative breathwork, and journaling prompts"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 305.8 RICCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Adult, Call number: 305.8009 RICMeyer, Joyce
Summary: Fear is the devil's favorite tool in the toolbox of schemes he uses to destroy God's good plan for you. He uses it to hold you back and prevent progress in your relationships, career, and more. In Do It Afraid, Joyce Meyer explains that fear is everywhere and affects everyone. It rules many people, but it doesn't have to rule you any longer. She will teach you how to: Understand fear and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: FaithWords 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 MEYRoe, Gary
Summary: "Unthinkable. Unbelievable. Heartbreaking. Whatever words we choose, they all fall far short of the reality. The loss of a child is a terrible thing. How do we survive this? Can we? Shattered: Surviving the Loss of a Child was written to help."--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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Summary: "A guilt-free guide that strips away the myths you've believed about motherhood and offers you a new way to think--about your kids, yourself, and being the mom you've always wanted to be. A recent Barna study stated that 80 percent of mothers are stressed out, 70 percent are tired, and 56 percent are overcommitted. This book is for them: every mom who feels overwhelmed, worried, stressed,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Zondervan 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 WORPerry, Bruce D. (Bruce Duncan)
Summary: Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences and how healing must begin with a shift to asking what happened to a person, rather than what's wrong with them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: "Every night the moon rises, the stars come out, and we get ready for bed. We snuggle together, and before we sleep, we send our love into the world. As the day comes to a close, Goodnight Love helps children connect to the warmth of their hearts through the power of lovingkindness. We show self-compassion by sending blessings to ourselves. We share love by sending blessings to our families and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bala Kids 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KIMGoff, Bob
Summary: Goff is on a mission to help people recapture the version of their lives they dreamed about before fear started calling the shots. He wants them to rediscover their dreams, and turn them into reality. By learning to define your dreams clearly, and identify the obstacles holding you back, you'll be able to come up with a specific plan for reaching your goals-- and act on it. -- adapted from jacket
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.8 GOFGoff, Bob
Summary: Through his pithy and inspiring storytelling that has endeared him to millions, New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff reassures readers that they can harness today's distractions, follow Jesus' example, and find focus, purpose, and joy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson 2022
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Summary: "For most of our lives, we are encouraged to trudge along the well-worn paths of those who have come before us. We learn the rules-- in our families, in our schools, in our workplaces, in our churches-- and most of the messages we receive tell us that following the rules will allow us to arrive at the lives we desire. But when change becomes not only desirable but also urgently necessary, this...
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Publisher / Publication Date: FaithWords 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.4 JAKTerKeurst, Lysa
Summary: "Number-one New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst helps readers stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing them biblical ways to set boundaries--and, when necessary, say goodbye--without losing the best of who they are"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thomas Nelson 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Relationship TerkeurstTawwab, Nedra Glover
Summary: "Every family has a story. For some of us, our family of origin is a solid foundation that feeds our confidence and helps us navigate life's challenges. For others, it's a source of pain, hurt, and conflict that can feel like a lifelong burden. In this empowering guide, licensed therapist and bestselling relationship expert Nedra Glover Tawwab offers clear advice for identifying dysfunctional...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2023
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Summary: "New York Times bestselling author and business owner shares her proven time-saving habits and productivity hacks in ten areas of life to invite order, maximize your potential, and have breathing room to invest in what matters most"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group 2023
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Summary: "We live in soul-scorching times. The mad pace of life, the number of demands on our time and energy, and the overwhelming torrent of information coming at us 24-7 have left us ragged, wrung-out, and emptied. By practicing a few wonder­fully simple practices--or what John Eldredge calls "graces"--you can begin to recover your soul, disentangle from the tragedies of this broken world, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nelson Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248.86 ELDFreeman, Emily P.
Summary: A Podcast host, spiritual director and best-selling author offers guidance to help readers recognize when to leave situations that are no longer useful, including how to navigate endings without closure and differentiate between peace and discomfort avoidance.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2024
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 248.4 FREDingle, Shannon
Summary: Shannon Dingle has experienced more than her fair share of tragedy and trauma in her life, including surviving sexual abuse and trafficking as a child that left her with lasting disabilities and experiencing faith shifts that put her at odds with the evangelical church that had been her home. Then, in July 2019, Shannon's husband was tragically killed by a rogue wave while the family was on...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins Publishers 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 DINGLE, SHANNON DINKeller, Timothy
Summary: "Forgiving anyone in a meaningful way is one of the hardest things a person has to do. If you do not, resentment and vengeance begin to consume you. It is nearly impossible to move past transgression without forgiveness, but few people have the resources and the tools to forgive others fully and move on with their lives. Forgiveness is an essential skill, a moral imperative, and a religious...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 234 KELWestmoquette, Mark
Summary: "This book is for anyone who wants to learn how to respond to difficult people with more clarity and wisdom. It will help you explore your reactions, break free from knee-jerk response patterns and find out how these people can become useful teachers in life--troublesome Buddhas. In this book Mark Westmoquette draws on personal experiences of profound tragedy. He stresses that the only way to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watkins 2021