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Audiobooks. bibliography biography essay Essays. Large type books. Meditations. Songs and music. speech Speeches.Tickle, Phyllis.
Contents: No palms in my purse -- Mardi Gras and other portals into mystery -- Of swallowtails in particular -- Watching and waiting -- Final sanity -- On just such a morning -- The bleeding birds -- Runaway son -- Garden myths -- Father and son -- Through the veil torn -- Patron saints and a story of grief -- Dance of the fireflies -- Ascension day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Loyola Press 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 242 TICYoung, William P.
Summary: A bold, compelling exploration of differing interpretations of God₂s words and inspiring conversation about the statements people often mistakenly assume God has said.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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Place a hold to request this item.Hickman, Martha Whitmore
Summary: For those who have suffered the loss of a loved one, here are strength and thoughtful words to inspire and comfort.
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Publisher / Publication Date: William Morrow 2002
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Place a hold to request this item.Frymer-Kensky, Tikva Simone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead books 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 296.72 FRYBoss, Gayle
Summary: "Written specifically for early readers and their families, this books explores the idea that animals from frogs to deer wait for the hope of spring and new life just as God our heavenly Father promised in the coming of his only son Jesus Christ"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paraclete Press 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 242 BOSContents: Introduction / Eugene Peterson -- Living the church year : an invitation / Beth Bevis -- First week of Advent / Richard John Neuhaus -- Second week of Advent / Scott Cairns -- Third week of Advent / Luci Shaw -- Fourth week of Advent / Kathleen Norris -- From Christmas to Epiphany / Emilie Griffin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Paraclete Press 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 242.33 GODMcElroy, Susan Chernak
Contents: On mystery: winter spirit -- On emptiness: the gift of white space -- On resistance: wind -- On hope and faith: ice and fire -- On regeneration: bear as creatrix -- On reprieve: the chase -- On right timing: rock courtship of eagles -- On play and frolic: buffalo gals, won't you come out tonight -- On containment: circlesong -- On the trickster: April fool -- On the true name of things:...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New World Library 2006
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 204.32 MCEKagge, Erling
Summary: "In 1993, Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge spent fifty days walking solo across Antarctica, becoming the first person to reach the South Pole alone, accompanied only by a radio whose batteries he had removed before setting out. In this book, an astonishing and transformative meditation, Kagge explores the silence around us, the silence within us, and the silence we must create. By recounting his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 152 KAGTickle, Phyllis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Loyola Press 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 242.38 TICMcAfee, John.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Woodland Publications 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 291.435 MCAYoung, William P.
Summary: "The best-selling author of Cross Roads presents a conversational exploration of the misunderstandings people have and share about God, offering compassionate anecdotes that explore topics ranging from sin and politics to identity and creation, "--NoveList.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atria Books 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 230 YOUNhất Hạnh
Summary: "A new gift edition of the classic guide to meditation and mindfulness, featuring archival photography and beautiful calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh. Since its publication in 1975, The Miracle of Mindfulness has been cherished by generations of readers for its eloquent and useful introduction to the practice of meditation. Readers interested in an introduction to Buddhist thought, as well as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Beacon Press 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Have you ever noticed how a cat will find contentment in something as simple as a ray of sunshine? She settles herself in its pleasure and basks in the joy of the moment! Every day, God sends simple blessings into our lives for us to discover, embrace, and enjoy. In ways you may have never considered, there is wisdom to be learned by observing the habits, curiosities, and antics of a cat. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Product Concept Manufacturing, Inc. 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 242 PAWKim, Sumi Loundon
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 KIMYancey, Philip.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Servant Pub. 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 248 YANArtress, Lauren
Summary: Reintroduces the ancient Labyrinth, a walking meditation that transcends the limits of still meditation. This walking meditation is a mystical ritual found in many religious traditions. It quiets the mind and opens the soul, evoking a feeling of wholeness. Psychotherapist Lauren Artress has re-created the Labyrinth on canvas, modeling it after the sacred design laid in the floor of Chartres...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Riverhead Books 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 291.37 ARTBan Breathnach, Sarah.
Summary: Contains 366 inspirational essays--one for each day of the year--for women who want to live a simpler, more spiritual life, touching on a wide variety of topics including decorating, money, gardening, eating, and self-acceptance.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Warner Books 1995
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.12 BANCopies Available at Fife Lake
1 available in Adult, Call number: 158.12 BREBauer, Rebecca Hayford.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Victor Books 1994
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 249 BAUMorrison, Toni
Summary: Arguably the most celebrated and revered writer of our time now gives us a new nonfiction collection--a rich gathering of her essays, speeches, and meditations on society, culture, and art, spanning four decades.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A. Knopf 2019
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 814 MORCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 814 MORCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 814 MORCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Word Essay MorrisonYancey, Philip.
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Publisher / Publication Date: WaterBrook Press 2005
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Belief Christ YanceyMorrison, Toni
Summary: The source of self-regard is brimming with all the elegance of mind and style, the literary prowess and moral compass that are Toni Morrison's inimitable hallmark. It is divided into three parts: the first is introduced by a powerful prayer for the dead of 9/11; the second by a searching meditation on Martin Luther King Jr., and the last by a heart-wrenching eulogy for James Baldwin. In the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 814 MORNhất Hạnh
Contents: Inviting the bell -- Prelude to sitting meditation -- The heart sutra -- Night of prayer -- Plum village -- Putting the little pain to sleep -- Spring -- Jewels -- Illusion transformed -- The virtuous man -- The moon never sets -- The sound of a great bird -- Knowing the better way to live alone -- The refuge chant.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sounds True 1997
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1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD NEW AGE DROYancey, Philip.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker 1997
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 248 YanceMcLaren, Brian D.
Summary: These "fifty-two (plus a few) weekly readings can each be read aloud in 10-12 minutes, and offer a simple curriculum of insightful reflections and transformative practices. Organized around the traditional church year, these readings give an overview of the whole Bible and guide an individual or a group of friends through a year of rich study, interactive learning, and personal growth"--Dust...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grand Central Pub 2014