A celebration of the voices of women of color in prayerWomen of color pray and have prayed out of necessity for survival, out of love for the Divine and because we believe in the power of prayer. Prayer has been the prevailing force behind the education of our children, protection and courage for our men, hope for our daughters and the balm that heals sorrows.—from the IntroductionPrayers by women around the world—from China and Japan, to Syria and G...

In the Heart of the World is a powerful portrait of one of the most beloved women of all time told in her own words through a fascinating blend of daily life experiences prayers and spiritual wisdom. Follow Mother Teresa to the streets of Calcutta Rome and New York and listen as she offers pearls of spiritual truth as relevant today as when she began her work more than sixty years ago. With humor compassion and lyrical clarity Mother Teresa illuminates the sacred in the intimate everyday t...

A beautifully illustrated collection celebrating the joy of gratitude: "A book to be picked up throughout the year and savored and discussed." — Booklist (starred review)Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, creators of Brother Sun, Sister Moon, give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude.Paterson's meditations on what it means to be trul...

Daily Meditations and Prayers from Around the World“...I hope that people of all faiths as well as those who do not believe in a religion will find inspiration and understanding here that in some way contributes to their own inner peace.” —The Dalai Lama#1 New Release in Buddhism, Sacred WritingsDiscover the power to heal through many meditation and prayer voices. This interfaith book provides insight from...

Leading from Within is a wonderful collection of ninety-three poems from well-loved poets, each of which is accompanied by a brief personal commentary from a leader explaining the significance and meaning of the poem in his or her life and work. The contributors represent a wide range of professions including Vanguard Group founder John Bogle, MoveOn.org cofounder Joan Blades, several members of Congress, Christian activist Brian McLaren, business guru Peter Senge, and many other ...

The order of progression is not entirely accidental, as you might think, but responds to a specific program that will guide psychoactive unconsciously, step by step, to reach the highest peaks of positive thinking. The text is divided into three parts, which we have metaphorically called "dose" and must be read in three days: each day your dose. At the end of the third day this text will be rooted in you the seed of the most fruitful and positive thinking will be able to give immediate and...

In A Time To Live, Robert Raines explores the spiritual and emotional dimensions of what can be the most rewarding time of life. Drawing on his experiences as an ordained minister and as director of a non-denominational retreat center focusing on issues of personal growth, Raines delineates the important passages we must all make from our middle years in the process of growing older. In an approach that is both meditative and inspirational, drawing from a variety of backgrounds, a...

This is my book - a collection of quotes that have inspired me throughout my life as they even do today.

From the #1 wedding brand comes this indispensable resource, completely revised and updated, to help you choose the perfect words, music, and traditions for your ceremony and receptionThe ceremony is the cornerstone of your wedding celebration. There are countless ways to make it your own, from meaningful poetry readings to the music that plays as you walk down the aisle.The Knot Guide to Wedding Vows and Traditions is an important resource for bri...

Famous Inspirational Words That Bring Love And Motivation to Your Heart - Over 112 Beautiful Full Color Illustrations of animals and landscapes and phrases that will help you experience joy in your heart while expanding your potential for personal growth and happiness. The famous love quotations and pictures found in this e-book are the keys to rekindle love and happiness in your heart while the motivational phrases are the seeds to create ideas that build personal achievement in your life...

A beautiful collection of poems, prayers, and toasts for all marriage celebrations.Finding the right words about love for a wedding or anniversary can be difficult. In Wedding Blessings, June Cotner has collected perfect selections for the bride, groom, members of the wedding party, and other family and friends to share. From verses and vows to prayers and toasts, the sentiments of Wedding Blessings will help make any marriage celebration more memorable. ...

"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."—Maya Angelou“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.”—May SartonThis treasury of quotes and passages on leading a centered, purposeful, and spiritual life offers the advice and observations of leaders from all walks of life. Included are Ghandi, Lao-T...