In a world often hurt by violence, this retold biblical story gives children and adults a starting point for discussing anger, its effects on those around us and how to express our emotions in positive ways.

A collection of congregational prayers that embrace the rhythm of the traditional lectionary while exploring new imagery and inclusive phrasing. With three years' worth of new prayers, this prayerbook will allow you to bridge the gap between contemporary needs and familiar traditions.

Shows how to move from independent to interdependent caregiving, so that the "cared for" and the "carer" share a deep sense of connection. Each has strengths and resources. Each can teach the other. Each can share in grief, hope, love and wisdom.

Including hands-on spiritual exercises and guided meditations, offers an accessible and enjoyable way to learn about your personality type and its spiritual implications—and insight on the sacred tasks that are uniquely yours to perform in this world.

Take inspiration from the primary texts of the lively Celtic Christian tradition, with selections from the works of Pelagius, Eriugena and St. Patrick, as well as prayers and poems from Wales, the Outer Hebrides and Ireland.

A warmhearted guidebook to help your church navigate change and channel conflict into a stronger sense of mission and community. Lay leaders, pastors and church staff will be empowered by creative, practical strategies to establish appropriate congregational behavior, offer nonanxious leadership and foster community discussion and discernment.

Designed to answer Jews—common questions about Christianity, this enlightening overview resource will help all readers understand the changing Christian climate and its implications for the future of Judaism and interfaith relations.

Offers a guide for members of any faith tradition who want to move beyond the rhetoric of interfaith dialogue and into the demanding yet richly rewarding work of developing new understandings of the religious other—and of one's own tradition.

This probing examination of Christian-Jewish relations looks at the major issues facing both faith communities to guarantee that recent hard-earned achievements, constructive relationships and mutual respect will not be lost in the tumultuous years ahead.

A fresh, modern translation of key selections from this timeless text opens up classic Taoist beliefs and practices with insightful commentary that highlights how you can live a more balanced, authentic and joyful life by following Taoist principles.

An urgent call to action, gathering insights from ecology coalitions, emerging theologies, and spiritual and environmental activists to inspire us to work across denominational lines in order to fulfill our sacred imperative to care for God's creation.

Contributors who are actively engaged in the work of college chaplaincy explore the many aspects of campus ministry: navigating the secular academy as religious professionals, supporting students' increasingly hyphenated religious identities, and more.

From Christian centering prayer to Sufi dhikr (chanting the names of God) to Zen Buddhist zazen (formal silent meditation), this book demystifies the kinds of meditation practiced in different spiritual traditions¢and gives you a real feel for which method might suit you best.Meditator and journalist Marcia Z. Nelson takes you on visits to seven different meditation centers representing a wide range of spiritual traditions. She shows what a typical visit to each is like and talks to the teachers and the people who go there to discover how they got started, why they keep going, and what benefits they derive from the practice. A list of further resources for in-depth exploration of each tradition, a directory of centers and a glossary of terms make this guide exactly what you need to start meditating.

The foremost American researcher of Confucius as a religious and spiritual figure explains the Analects' universal wisdom for our own time, guiding us on the "path of the sage" or "Way of Heaven"—a journey of reason, peace and understanding.

A joyful, imaginative book that will become your spiritual friend and teacher. Follow the journeys of the author and other crocheters to discover how they have used this craft to explore and strengthen their spiritual selves, and how you can do the same.

Develop your capacity for greater presence in daily life and relationships. These inspirational stories, insights and spiritual practices from many faith traditions will unveil the deep, natural holiness waiting to be unlocked in everyday encounters.

Retirement from the daily workforce can be an opportunity to refocus on your soul. Deepen your relationship with the unseen but no less real presence of spirit in your life with fresh spiritual reflections and questions to help you explore this new phase.

Explores the spiritual dimensions of retirement and aging and offers creative ways for you to share your gifts and experience, particularly when retirement leaves you questioning who you are when you are no longer defined by your career.

Discover in dance a place of solace, restoration and energizing spiritual force, tapping into the spirit of dancing throughout history and the world. With detailed exercises to help you trust your body and interpret its physical and spiritual intentions.

This lively, passionate approach to moving meditation offers a fresh way to embrace mindfulness. It weaves together personal stories, therapeutic insights, practical skills and opportunities for reflection and practice to provide a gateway to spiritual growth, a path to more balanced living, a healing experience and ignition for your creativity.

Meet fascinating—at times, intimidating—Christian change agents who were unafraid to ask what God would have them do in the face of life's realities. Their words and actions challenged the status quo, and showed Jesus to the Church and to the world.

Short stories of daring, brave, thoughtful, wise women who played important roles in the early days of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Invites us to understand and appreciate the struggles and triumphs of these mothers, daughters, believers and seekers.

Approach listening and responding to divine guidance as a co-creator with God in shaping your life. With practical spiritual exercises to help you understand yourself and your specific situation, as well as to strengthen discernment in daily life.

A tool kit for leaders of all kinds and all levels of spiritual involvement—people of faith, people of no faith, spiritual but not religious—for deepening our engagement with our true selves, one another and the communities in which we live and work. Helps us realize what we most value and identify where we find passion and purpose.

Be inspired by the writings of ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world in order to individually follow God's call. Insightful commentary and historical background illustrates how you can use this wisdom in your own spiritual quest.

The Dhammapada—believed to have been spoken by the Buddha himself—contains most of Buddhism’s central teachings. Helpful commentary explains references, philosophical terms and the inspiring interpretations of famous spiritual teachers.

Exploring how spiritual care changes following a disaster, and with theological perspectives and practical tools, this definitive guidebook integrates classic pastoral care with the unique challenges of disaster response on community and regional levels.