Picture your spiritual landscape. Do you see an orchard rich with the fruits of the spirit or a garden sorely in need of work? The seeds we consciously plant can grow spiritual landscapes of astonishing beauty. How well we nurture and cultivate the seedling plants will determine "how our gardens grow." Dianne R. Costanzo is a spiritual gardener extraordinaire. Through unforgettable life stories, scripture, and brief meditations, she helps us plant seeds of trust, generosity, love, transformation, forgiveness, and healing. Exercises and reading/viewing suggestions guide in nurturing and cultivating these spiritual values in our lives. The emphasis is not on perfection, but on attainable, sustainable growth. Features: Introduction 6 Gospel passages, each with its own "Consideration": Planting Trust, Generosity, Love, Transformation, Forgiveness, Healing Exercises Tools: Books and Movie suggestions Bibliography.

Whether you know it or not, every moment of your life, you're making a choice: Will you look through the lens of ego or the lens of soul? Which one you choose makes all the difference in what you see. Your soul - the Authentic Self at the core of your core - is the seat of unconditional love and joy, connection and inner growth. The ego, or Social Self, is fueled by fear and judgment, separation and illusion. Your soul is longing to be known and expressed. The problem is, most of us are so used to identifying with our egos that we don't even realize there's an alternative. In this inspiring and practical book written for the spiritual-but-not-religious seeker, life coach Amaya Pryce explores the big issues of life: relationships, work, play and the inevitable dark times, looking at ways to consciously detach from the ego's agenda and grow your connection to soul.

Spriituality doesn't have to be mystical or vague. Neil Wiseman invites you to use familiar resources such as hymns, prayer, time-management skills, Scripture, and friendships to develop your spirituality. He writes, 'In this walk with God ... no event is without his design, no happening without his grace and no relationship without his splendor. Every traveler finds the pilgrimage unique; the important thing is that we travel with the Savior. ' You'll treasure this book as a companion on your personal journey to a Christ-saturated life." The Author

Letters of Note, the book based on the beloved website of the same name, became an instant classic on publication in 2013, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. This new edition sees the collection of the world's most entertaining, inspiring and unusual letters updated with fourteen riveting new missives and a new introduction from curator Shaun Usher. From Virginia Woolf's heart-breaking suicide letter to Queen Elizabeth II's recipe for drop scones sent to President Eisenhower; from the first recorded use of the expression 'OMG' in a letter to Winston Churchill, to Gandhi's appeal for calm to Hitler; and from Iggy Pop's beautiful letter of advice to a troubled young fan, to Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable job application letter, Letters of Note is a celebration of the power of written correspondence which captures the humour, seriousness, sadness and brilliance that make up all of our lives.

The healthy Christian life is one of continuing spiritual, emotional, and relational growth. But so many of us feel stuck or stagnated at one stage of the journey. It's not always clear to us where or why we are stuck, making it difficult to take the next step on our journey of the soul. That's where Bill and Kristi Gaultiere come in. After decades in private practice as counselors and therapists, they have developed a unique model for growing in grace. In Journey of the Soul, they draw on more than 70,000 hours of providing therapy and spiritual direction to show you how to identify your current stage of faith and the next steps to take based on your unique needs and struggles. With Scripture, self-assessments, and soul care practices to support your progress along the way, this insightful and inspiring book will be a treasured companion on your journey no matter where you are or how long you've been following Jesus.

Becoming fully human is a lifelong journey. It can also be an incredible adventure. Here internationally respected depth psychologist, spiritual guide, and personal transformation coach David Benner explores the mysteries of human being and becoming. Drawing on insights from science, philosophy, and forty years of experience integrating psychology and spirituality, he presents concrete steps for living in ways that move us toward wholeness. He also draws on mysticism, the perennial wisdom tradition, interfaith dialogue, and the contemplative Christian tradition, developing a robust spirituality that reveals how we can align ourselves with God's presence in the world.

WINNER OF THE WORD GUILD 2019 CHRISTIAN LIVING BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD "The pages you are about to read may feel like a literal rescue." —Ann Voskamp, New York Times Bestselling author Survival Guide for the Soul is a profound spiritual exploration of God's love—a love that many of us understand intellectually without fully grasping or relying on in our day-to-day experiences—a love that fills our sails with joy and frees us to truly flourish. Many of us are driven by an ambition to accomplish something big outside ourselves. On all sides, we're pressured to achieve—professionally, socially, financially. Even when we're aware of this pressure, it can be hard to escape the vicious circles of accomplishment, frustration, and spiritual burn-out. Drawing on a wide range of sources from Scripture to church history to psychology and modern neuroscience—as well as deeply personal stories from his own life—Ken Shigematsu, recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal and pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, vividly demonstrates how the gospel redeems our desires and reorders our lives. Pastor Shigematsu offers fresh perspective on how certain spiritual practices help orient our lives so that our souls can flourish in the midst of a demanding, competitive society. And he concludes with a liberating and counter-cultural definition of true greatness. If you long to experience a deeper relationship with Christ within the daily pressures to succeed, Survival Guide for the Soul is packed with biblical wisdom and a godly approach to transcend the human tendency to define ourselves by our productivity and success. "Loaded with practical insights and encouraging thoughts, every reader will benefit from Ken's work." —Max Lucado, New York Times Bestselling author