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Winner of The Believer Book Award for Nonfiction "Meghan O'Gieblyn's deep and searching essays are written with a precise sort of skepticism and a slight ache in the heart. A first-rate and riveting collection." --Lorrie Moore A fresh, acute, and even profound collection that centers around two...

John Senior era perfectamente consciente de que para sanar a un enfermo que languidece, antes han de identificarse los motivos que lo condujeron a languidez. Por ese motivo, unos años antes de la publicación de La restauración de la cultura cristiana (1983), escribió el presente ensayo, en el que identifica los orígenes del colapso de nuestra civilización, la católica: el industrialismo deshumanizador, el desprecio de la filosofía realista, la sucia inmoralidad del modernismo, la autosuficiencia racionalista, la mentalidad científico-técnica… No lo hace, sin embargo, con ese ...

A spiritual aspirant’s journey is sprinkled with many battles overcoming mind over matter through different sadhanas (spiritual practices). One such sadhana is going on a pilgrimage, which provides challenges for the body, mind, and intellect.

This collection of Buechner’s many sermons delivered throughout his lifetime is organized chronologically to reveal the development of his theology and thinking. Culled from great works such as The Magnificent Defeat, The Clown in the Belfry, A Room Called Remember, The Hungering Dark, and The...

On constate actuellement que l'évolution des sociétés s'accompagne d'une perte de référence à la transcendance ; l'hédonisme ambiant, l'esprit libertaire, les découvertes biologiques et technologiques, les nouveaux modèles économiques et sociaux conduisant à un individualisme destructeur de l'humanisme. Où cela nous mènera-t-il ?

Our hearts are filled with so much hope as we walk our personal paths in this world. At times we are enjoying tremendous blessings that fill us with happiness and contentment. Other times we are facing difficult trials that leave us feeling disappointed, emotionally broken, and on the brink of despair. In this timely book, internationally acclaimed author Umm Zakiyyah, asks her own struggling soul this provocative question, “What did you expect?” as she seeks to make sense of some of the most painful and confusing trials that we face in this world. Sometimes we respond with patience, ...

una memorabile raccolta di una dozzina di saggi scritti tra il 1925 e il 1954 (a parte una curiosità filosofica del 1899), in cui egli dice la sua su tutti gli aspetti della religione in generale, e del cristianesimo in particolare.

HeartWork: January 2026 The Gift of Starting Here 31 HeartWork Devotions for Direction, Grace, and Moving Forward from Here by Genevieve D. Woods A new year does not demand perfection—it offers permission to begin again. HeartWork: January is a devotional guide created for women and men who desire to start the year grounded in grace, honesty, and faith. This book invites readers to slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with God in a way that feels authentic and sustainable. Written by Genevieve D. Woods, HeartWork: January focuses on the truth that God loves us exactly as we are. No ...

La colección Endebate es el hogar de aquellos textos breves que presentan una opinión, defienden una actitud o cuentan una historia, pero son más un aperitivo que un banquete, estimulan la conversación más que saciarla e inician un festín (que no clausuran). Como los mejores bocados, entran por los ojos y dejan un largo poso en el paladar.

Hebrews? Africans? Or Does It Matter? Revised Edition delves into the intricate intersection of history, culture, and spirituality specifically concerning the descendants of the formerly enslaved people in America but also throughout the diaspora. This people’s history can never be told truthfully without being labeled “controversial.” The listener will understand why this powerful history is also referred to as “The World’s Best Kept Secret.”

Modern evangelical culture didn’t arrive at its obsessions by accident—it was set on a slow-moving track decades ago. In this provocative and penetrating essay, C. W. Steinle uncovers how the popular theology of Dispensationalism—with its promise of a secret Rapture and its fixation on the modern state of Israel—has quietly derailed the Church’s social and moral bearings. Steinle argues that “slow-motion Dispensationalism” isn’t just a theological error; it’s a cultural force shaping how millions of Christians interpret history, politics, and even their duty to society. ...

This book focuses on the most significant biblical reflection of God's purpose for choosing President Trump, His End-Time vessel.

For centuries, reports of Marian apparitions, stigmata, incorruptible saints, and Eucharistic miracles have stirred the faithful while baffling skeptics. These events are often dismissed as superstition, coincidence, or psychological phenomena. Yet, when examined closely, they present a strikingly consistent body of claims—documented across cultures, centuries, and by witnesses ranging from peasants to physicians. This thesis asks a provocative question: Why are these phenomena not treated as empirical evidence? If science claims authority over observable reality, should not well-attested...

Written with clarity and conviction by Rabbi Rafael Grossman, these erudite essays delve into pressing current Jewish issues through the lens of classical and modern commentary found in the Book of Beresheet. With insight and relevance, Rabbi Grossman confronts the spiritual questions of our time, drawing timeless lessons from the Torah’s earliest narratives. Whether studied individually or explored in group settings, the essays call for a return to reflective, discerning Torah study – an approach that nurtures enduring faith and meaningful engagement with tradition. Rabbi Grossman ...

In A Cure for Unsavory Meats—or, Salt for the White of an Egg, Charles H. Spurgeon delivers a powerful sermon that reportedly inspired a woman to embrace the mission field. Drawing from Job 6:6, Spurgeon explores the necessity of spiritual “savor” in preaching, doctrine, and trials, urging believers to infuse their lives with Christ, devotion, and the Holy Spirit. This annotated edition brings fresh insight into Spurgeon’s timeless message, offering encouragement for those seeking to live out their faith with purpose and holiness. A must-read for anyone longing to deepen their ...

Discover the Profound Spiritual Wisdom of Simone Weil in Thoughts Without Order Concerning the Love of God Simone Weil’s Thoughts Without Order Concerning the Love of God is a deeply moving exploration of faith, divine love, and the human soul’s yearning for transcendence. Renowned for her unparalleled intellectual rigor and heartfelt spiritual insight, Weil weaves together philosophy, theology, and personal reflection to create a work that resonates with seekers of truth and meaning. In this luminous book, Weil delves into the essence of divine love as a transformative spiritual force,...

I bind unto myself today the clarity to see what has been hidden, the courage to speak when silence is easy, the humility to confess what I do not know, and the love that holds all people as kin beneath the sky. This is a book of word-power. It brings together voices from across the Celtic spiritual spectrum—Pagan and Christian, mystic and scholar, poet and prophet—to confront the spiritual wound of racism and the myths of supremacy that still divide and damage our world. Each chapter is offered not as an abstract reflection but as a modern-day lorica: a prayer of forceful protection—...

God doesn't saunter in once for all and settle like a large cat plumping herself into your favorite rocker with an air that says, "Here I am! Now your life is complete!" God dances beyond the threshold and must continually be enticed into our dwelling. I hope these essays remind us all to extend...

What if much of Christianity’s anxiety does not come from believing too little—but from seeing God too dimly? In A Deo Lumen: Essays on Holiness, Prayer, Freedom, and Love, Rev. Dr. Peter A. Kerr invites readers to rediscover Christianity as it was meant to be: not a system of control, fear, or spiritual management, but a life of participation in God’s holy love. Drawing deeply from Scripture (NASB), the riches of the Christian tradition, and decades of pastoral and theological reflection, these essays offer a renewed vision of God as light rather than threat, holiness as fullness ...

Montserrat y su energía Griálica. Secretos de una montaña mágica. Saber leerla y comprenderla es un privilegio.