Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Ne=6642&N=3+5853+6655 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715871 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696195 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715488 In the tradition of Escape and Stolen innocence, the first look behind the curtains of the Westboro Baptist Church, by a young woman cast out from its clutches--Provided by the publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1743607 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1715870 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1741960 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744317 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714014 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712174 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1683351 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731470 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731473 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1664175 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1751092 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1750601 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1696474 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684883 Based on more than two hundred personal interviews with both current and former Scientologists--both famous and less well known--and years of archival research, Lawrence Wright uses his extraordinary investigative skills to uncover for us the inner workings of the Church of Scientology: its origins in the imagination of science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard; its struggles to find acceptance as a legitimate (and legally acknowledged) religion; its vast, secret campaign to infiltrate the U.S. government; its vindictive treatment of critics; its phenomenal wealth; and its dramatic efforts to grow and prevail after the death of Hubbard--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1732783 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1714029 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675735 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684893 For the first thirty-five years of his life, J. Warner Wallace was a devout atheist. After all, how can you believe a claim made about an event in the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence? Then Wallace realized something. Christianity was a lot like the cold cases he solved as a homicide detective--cold cases that turned out to have enough evidence, eyewitnesses, and records to solve. When Wallace applied his skills as an expert detective to the assertions of the New Testament, he came to a startling realization: the case for Christianity was as convincing as any case hed ever worked as a detective.--p. [4] of cover http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1750604 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704559 the niece of controversial Scientology leader David Miscavige presents a tell-all memoir about her life in the Church of Scientology. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1680200 This third and final volume of the Popes bestselling Jesus of Nazareth series focuses exclusively on the Gospel accounts of Jesus life as a child. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679269 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1679212 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1576447 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668335 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1649252 Ryan Kelly spends plenty of time at The Bridge--the oldest bookstore in historic downtown Franklin, Tennessee--remembering the times he and Molly Allen--who moved to Portland--once spent there, and now, with the bookstore in deep financial trouble, it will take a miracle to keep tragedy from unfolding. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674749 Draws on lessons from the Book of Job to offer advice on how to retain faith in the face of adversity and explains how to recognize controllable and uncontrollable factors. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667707 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1684502 In Y God, Danielle D{u2019}Souza addresses 34 of the most interesting and pressing questions being asked about God by believers and skeptics alike. Rather than coming across as having all the answers, Danielle puts her ideas in the form of a conversation. Yet at her core she has convictions that come from a faith rooted in her heart as well as her head. Y God will appeal to millennials (the Y generation) and anyone who has ever had doubts about the biblical story of God. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668980 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623796 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1647787 Reveals how the author learned to deal with adverse circumstances in such areas as relationships, careers, health, and bullying through the experiences he has endured having been born without arms or legs. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623810 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1624241 In Science Set Free, Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, one of the worlds most innovative scientists, shows the ways in which science is being constricted by assumptions that have hardened into dogmas that are not only limiting, but also dangerous for the future of humanity -- Front jacket flap. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657501 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682839 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669095 Draws on St. Pauls letters and other early sources to reveal the apostles sharply competing ideas about the significance of Jesus and his teachings while demonstrating how St. Paul independently shaped Christianity as it is known today. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1585124 Neal shares the details of her life in which she has experienced not just one miracle, but many. Her experiences provide confirmation that miracles still occur, shows how God keeps his promises and why there is sufficient reason to live by faith. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667526 Penguins yearly offering of outstanding essays and poetry on faith and spirituality. Every year, the acclaimed Best Spiritual Writing series offers readers the opportunity to explore the most intriguing work on spirituality published in the past year. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1609126 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1616249 A pastor uses stories from his time teaching in a dangerous inner city school to explore how seemingly insignificant actions and people can change the world--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669115 Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew that NDEs feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Then, Dr. Alexanders own bran was attacked by a rare illness. The part of the brain that controls thought and emotion--and in essence makes us human--shut down completely. For seven days he lay in a coma. Then, as his doctors considered stopping treatment, Alexanders eyes popped open. He had come back. Alexanders recovery is a medical miracle. But the real miracle of his story lies elsewhere. While his body lay in coma, Alexander journeyed beyond this world and encountered an angelic being who guided him into the deepest realms of super-physical existence. There he met, and spoke with, the Divine source of the universe itself. Alexanders story is not a fantasy. Before he underwent his journey, he could not reconcile his knowledge of neuroscience with any belief in heaven, God, or the soul. Today Alexander is a doctor who believes that true health can be achieved only when we realize that God and the soul are real and that death is not the end of personal existence but only a transition. -- Cover, p. [4] http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1675031 We all need to Chop Wood and Carry Water. In Thich Nhat Hanhs latest teachings on how to use applied Buddhism in daily life, he looks at how we deal with workplace scenarios, handle home and family responsibilities, and endure traffic jams and other challenges of modern life. By carefully examining our everyday choices he encourages us to become a lotus in a muddy world by building mindful communities, learning about compassionate living, and come to an understanding of our inert Buddha nature. [Work] aims at contributing to new models of leadership and doing business, but is also full of life-coaching advise and finding our true happiness-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682411 Disturbed by her familys comfortableness with American excess, Hatmaker writes with humor and depth about their excess, Hatmaker writes with humor and depth about their unique social and spiritual decision to reduce material possessions and distractions in order to connect with God. Over seven months, she identified seven areas of excess, and made seven simple choices to fight back against the modern-day diseases of greed, materialism, and overindulgence. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1664831 In this unforgettable book, the award-winning writer, during his recovery after a life-threatening heart surgery, reflected on his many losses and accomplishments, and on all that remained to be done, sharing his aspirations for his writings and his hope that he made the world a better place. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1624122 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667540 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668185 Traces the authors research into her family story after discovering that her ancestors were forced to renounce their Jewish faith in Inquisition-era Spain, describing her visit to the centuries-old Andalusian town of Arcos de la Frontera, where modern locals remain haunted by memories of past tragedies. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1264550 A noted attorney turns his sharp logic on both atheists and religious believers, arguing that agnosticism--a skepticism toward religious certainty of all kinds--is the best stance to take when it comes to considering a higher power. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1392627 Traces the story of a former nun who devotedly worked alongside Mother Teresa in service to the worlds poor, describing her teenage decision to enter a convent, the struggles she faced as an independent thinker, and her decision to leave the church after twenty years. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1392942 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1211917 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1297621 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1297723 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1259844 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1274796 A fresh way of thinking about spirituality that grows throughout life. In Falling Upward, Fr. Richard Rohr seeks to help readers understand the tasks of the two halves of life and to show them that those who have fallen, failed, or gone down are the only ones who understand up. Most of us tend to think of the second half of life as largely about getting old, dealing with health issues, and letting go of life, but the whole thesis of this book is exactly the opposite.? What looks like falling down can largely be experienced as falling upward.? In fact, it is not a loss but somehow actually a gain, as we have all seen with elders who?have come to their fullness.?? Explains why the second half of life can and should be full of spiritual richness Offers a new view of how spiritual growth happens loss is gain Richard Rohr is a regular contributing writer for Sojourners and Tikkun magazines This important book explores the counterintuitive message that we grow spiritually much more by doing wrong than by doing right.-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393250 Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes invites us to reconnect with the fierce and loving Blessed Mother who is friendly, but never tame-she who flies to our aid when the road is long and our hearts are broken, ever ready to rekindle the inner fire of our creative souls. Estes opens a channel to this sacred and nurturing force with stories of connecting with the Blessed Mother, images from around the world and the wild side of her love. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1480793 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1480788 Though in recent years the religious right has been a powerful political force, making religion and conservatism synonymous in the minds of many, the United States has always had an active, vibrant, and influential religious Left. In every period of our history, people of faith have envisioned a society of peace and justice, and their tireless efforts have made an indelible mark on our nations history. In Prophetic Encounters, Dan McKanan challenges simple distinctions between religious and secular activism, showing that religious beliefs and practices have been integral to every movement promoting liberty, equality, and solidarity. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1372773 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1372302 The average person has 70,000 thoughts every day, and many of those thoughts trigger a corresponding emotion. No wonder so many of us often feel like we are controlled by our emotions. Our lives would be much improved if we controlled them. In this book, the author examines the gamut of feelings that human beings experience. She discusses the way the brain processes and stores memories and thoughts, and then, emotion by emotion, she explains how we can manage our reactions to those feelings. In doing so she gives the reader a toolbox for managing the way we react to the onslaught of feelings that can wreak havoc in our lives. She blends the wisdom of the Bible with the latest psychological research. This is a comprehensive guide to the range of emotions that we feel every day and it shows us how to manage them, instead of letting them manage us. -- From publisher and book cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1238420 Offers a detailed analysis of Jesus Christs final week in Jerusalem, examining the political, religious, and scholarly aspects of Jesus life, teaching, death, and resurrection. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1372770 A hands-on guide to the rich history and modern practice of Buddhism. Explains key concepts, and explores the origins of this fascinating ancient practice, along with daily observances, celebrations, meditation, and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393202 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1239132 Timothy Keller, the founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, reveals how the story of Christ embodies all of world history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1426668 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1230389 Through practical exercises and personal anecdotes, the revered spiritual leader shows how individuals compassion can lead to global changes. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1212284 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1297744 Presents a revelatory examination of the life of Christ as told in the Gospel of Mark, inviting readers to review their personal relationships with God with a greater understanding of historical events. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1372772 Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh transforms an ancient folktale into a timeless parable. Born in rural Vietnam, Kinh Tams beauty and intelligence were obvious to all. From an early age she was drawn to the teachings of Buddha and the rewards of a monastic life, but to please her family she agreed to marry. Throughout her marriage, Kinh Tams mind was devoted to her husband, but her heart never wavered from her true calling. She wanted to be a monk. Yet Buddhism was still new to Vietnam and temples accepted only men for ordination. So Kinh Tam disguised herself as a man, and joined a monastery as a novice. Years of joy and peace passed until a local woman accused the novice of fathering her unborn child. Torn between two impossible choices, Kinh Tam faced the unbearable with the boundless heart of Buddha, and her choice forever changed her life, her country, and her faith.--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1254398 Bestselling author of VELVET ELVIS and the 2 million-plus selling Nooma videos, Rob Bell, reveals a secret deep in the heart of millions of Christians-they dont believe what they have been taught are the essential truths of their faith. Out of respect for their tradition, they keep quiet, confiding to a few close friends their doubts and questions about salvation, Jesus, and, of course, God. Is Jesus really the only way into heaven? Is God good if he is planning on sending billions of people to eternal torment in hell? Are Christians the only ones who have it right, and everyone else is just deceived? Bell brings out to the open and faces squarely the questions on everyones mind: Does it really make sense that God is a loving, kind, compassionate God who wants to know people in a personal way, but if they reject this relationship with Jesus, they will be sent to hell where God will eternally punish them forever? In LOVE WINS, Bell goes to the heart of these issues and argues that the churchs traditional understanding of heaven and hell is actually not taught by the Bible. Bell is emphatically not offering a new view of heaven and hell-instead, he closely examines every verse in the Bible on heaven and hell and shows what they really teach. And he discovers that Jesuss most fundamental teaching about heaven and hell is, Love wins.--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1273903 Featured are 34 stories about raising boys, being a sport, grieving and peace, and single-minded devotion. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393602 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1369123 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1304060 The church has stood silent over the last several years despite a growing divide between New Age-inspired self-help books and traditional Christian spirituality. Christian teachers have dismissed as heterodox, and therefore unimportant, the phenomenal literary success of Eckart Tolle (A New Earth), Rhonda Byrne (The Secret), Deepak Chopra (The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success), Don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements), and many others like them. Now Fox News analyst Father Jonathan Morris wants to show that people do not need to abandon the church in order to get help for their lives. Father Jonathan uses his reporting skills to reveal why people are seeking counsel in the self-help world, and with his pastoral skills he offers a compassionate and truthful bridge back home from the unsatisfying world of self-help to the simplicity and depth of Christian spirituality. He does not simply dismiss these new age guides. Instead, Morris points out the many seeds of Christian truth hidden behind self-help language. But whereas New Age spirituality fixates on our power to determine our destiny, he invites readers to become pro-active believers, trusters, and lovers of the ultimate Higher Power that will bring great healing and joy to those who follow. In GOD WANTS YOU HAPPY, Father Jonathan proposes a spiritual journey that finds its power in the core principle of the Faith-Hope-Love Cure, or the Divine Cure. The cure will help by moving us (1) away from shallowness by healing our intellect in order to live Faith; (2) away from fear and shame by healing our memory in order to live Hope; and (3) away from self-centeredness by healing our selfish will in order to live Love. By travelling this path we will grow into the flourishing persons God created us to be-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1377249 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1262698 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1476519 These teachings and practices, recorded live during a three-day retreat, are based on teachings Pema received from her teacher Chgyam Trungpa. Behind any of the fears that stop us in our tracks lies the most basic fear of all: fear of ourselves and of our encounter with the present moment. Experience Pemas transformative teaching on finding the bravery that lives in you just below the surface of that primal fear. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1298612 ...leads you through traditional Catholic devotions and introduces you to new approaches to prayer and spirituality. In these pages, you meet the Blessed Mother Mary and countless saints who have walked the road of faith youre on...Whether youre new to Catholicism, a lifelong Catholic, or returning to the faith, this inspirational guide helps you develop or deepen a meaningful, fulfilling life of worship...--P. [4] of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1172397 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1187635 Steven Furtick is out to activate your audacious faith. To inspire you to ask God for the impossible. And in the process, to reconnect you with your God-sized purpose and potential. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1178780 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1170143 Bestselling author Sam Harris dismantles the most common justification for religious faith--that a moral system cannot be based on science. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1185187 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1212334 Presents simple daily practices--including mindfulness of breath, mindful walking, deep listening, mindful speech, and more--to help readers discover the happiness and freedom of living in the present moment. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1117154 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1110560 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1194206 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1099352 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1046696 Is it really possible to love ones enemies? This question sparked a fascinating and, at times, terrifying journey into the heart of the Middle East during the summer of 2008. It began in Egypt, passed beneath the high-rises of Saudi Arabia, then through the bullet-pocked alleyways of Beirut and dusty streets of Damascus, before ending at the cradle of the worlds three major religions: Jerusalem. Join novelist Ted Dekker and Middle East expert Carl Medearis in every rocky cab ride, late-night border crossing, and back-room conversation as they sit down one-on-one with some of the most notorious leaders of the Arab world--real people with emotions, fears, and hopes of their own. Along the way, Dekker and Medearis discover surprising answers and even more surprising questions that they could not have anticipated--questions that lead straight to the heart of Middle Eastern conflict.--From publisher description. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1064653 A Buddhist leader and a Harvard nutritionist offer cutting-edge science and deep Buddhist wisdom on the subject of eating with ones health and the welfare of the planet in mind. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1198378 Best-selling journalist, historian and author Paul Badde embarks on an exciting quest to discover the truth behind the Holy Face of Manoppello, a relic recently rediscovered and rumored to be the veil of Veronica...Badde was intrigued when he heard of a mysterious image in a remote Italian village--an image of a mans face on byssus cloth. Byssus, or sea silk, is a rare and delicate fabric woven from a silky filament produced by mollusks. It is claimed that the fabric is so thin and delicate that it is impossible to paint on--yet the image in Manoppello is clearly visible, and when laid over the image of the face on the Shroud of Turin, forms a perfect match...--Dust cover flap. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1153231 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1306736 Draws on the latest research to show how to stimulate and strengthen ones brain for more fulfilling relationships, a deeper spiritual life, and a greater sense of inner confidence and worth. Listeners learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy, and compassion instead of worry, sorrow, and anger. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393052 Examines the ways in which the gospel is contradicted by the American dream and challenges Christians to join in a one-year experiment in authentic discipleship that promises spiritual transformation through the word of God. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1048855 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1021506