In this inspiring memoir, the author of Reviving Ophelia explores her personal search for understanding, tranquility, and respect through her work as a psychologist and seeker. "There are three kinds of secrets, " Pipher says. "Those we keep from everyone, those we keep from certain people, and those we keep from ourselves. Writing this book forced me to deal with all three." After decades of exploring the lives of others through her writing and therapy, Pipher turns her attention to herself--culling insights from her own life to highlight the importance of the journey, not just the destination. She tells her own remarkable story, and in the process reveals truths about our search for happiness and love. While her story is unique, the basic map and milestones are universal--reflecting on her life in a way that allows readers to reimagine theirs.--From publisher description.

We live in a day and age characterized by an extraordinary amount of agitation and lack of peace. This tendency manifests itself in our spiritual as well as our secular life. In our search for God and holiness, in our service to our neighbor, a kind of restlessness and anxiety take the place of the confidence and peace which ought to be ours. What must we do to overcome the moments of fear and distress which assail us all too often in our lives? How can we learn to place all our confidence in God and abandon ourselves into his loving care? This is what is taught in this simple, yet profound little treatise on peace of heart. Taking concrete examples from our everyday life, the author invites us to respond in a Gospel fashion to the upsetting situations we must all confront. Since peace of heart is a pure gift of God, it is something we should seek, pursue and ask him for without cease. This book is here to help us in that pursuit.

A Guide to Resolving Relational Conflict You have conflict in your life—we all do. You encounter it in your home, your workplace, your school, or even your church. All around us tensions exist and disputes persist. Offered here is a step-by-step process for pursuing peace in ALL your relationships and a tool you can use to help others. This guide is: BIBLICAL — relies on the absolute authority, sufficiency, and life-giving power of God's Spirit-breathed Word CHRIST-CENTERED — depends on the forgiving and empowering grace of Jesus PRACTICAL — provides concrete action steps, case examples, discussion questions, and suggested language to handle specific situations PROVEN — offers tried and true methods from a pastor, professor, counselor, and certified Christian conciliator who has led couples, churches, and Christian schools to make peace for nearly thirty years Packed with wisdom and practical techniques, here is a manageable book on reconciliation that will send you on your way to pursuing peace while helping others to do the same.

"Inspirational and enlightening is Greg Reitman's book Rooted in Peace."—Deepak Chopra, MD, world-renowned author and pioneer in integrative medicine "Greg Reitman's book journey of Rooted in Peace reconfirms the interconnectedness of our humanity from the inside to the outside."—Dr. Mark Hyman, director at Cleveland Clinic's Center for Functional Medicine, founder of the UltraWellness Center, and New York Times bestselling author "I really love this book Rooted in Peace. I think it is very important for today!"—David Lynch, American filmmaker, painter, musician, actor, and photographer Winner of the 2019 Living Now Book Award (Silver, Inspirational Memoir—Male) Winner of a 2019 Spiritual Book Award (Best Inspirational Author) Cultivate Peace and Balance within Yourself, among Humankind, and in the Natural World Join filmmaker and author Greg Reitman as he shares the transformative power in taking notice of the world in which we live, stopping the cycle of violence, and proactively seeking ways to find personal and social balance. Providing advice from environmentalists, spiritual teachers, and those who deeply understand the links between head and heart, this book shares inspiration for engaging with your own sense of inner peace. Featuring wise words from luminaries and activists such as Deepak Chopra, David Lynch, Nobel Peace Laureate Mairead Maguire, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and many others, Rooted in Peace offers wisdom for your journey toward compassion and enlightenment. Praise: "Rooted in Peace offers a profound story and fertile ground for everyone interested in growing a global culture of peace."—J. Frederick Arment, founding director of International Cities of Peace "From the personal to the global a deeply uplifting and substantive book!"—Jonathan Granoff, President Global Security Institute "Humanity is slowly starting to awaken to the beautiful reality that we truly are all interconnected...Rooted in Peace brings this to life, creating a story rooted in our oneness with each other and Mother Nature. A much-needed book at a time of turbulence in the world."—Jean Oelwang, president and trustee of Virgin Unite "Greg Reitman takes us to the heart of spirit, to the core of what we must change to create a better world. This is a fine book, with vivid lessons of higher consciousness for us all."—Chris Kilham, author, educator, and founder of Medicine Hunter "Each time I read Rooted in Peace a new layer of my life and dreams for a flourishing world opens and shimmers and then becomes whole in a new, more powerful form."—Professor Jim (James A. F.) Stoner, professor at Fordham University "Greg Reitman has fashioned Rooted in Peace into a major statement on eco-consciousness, eco-spirituality and eco-health. A formidable teaching tool, it is informative, inspiring and—simply—engaging to read."—Kurt Johnson PhD, ecologist and coauthor of The Coming Interspiritual Age

Cries from the Heart offers an honest look into the lives of real men and women whose adversities were overcome through turning and listening to God, even if their problems worked out in the way they least expected. Ranging from the unusual to the ordinary, these stories may challenge you, but they'll comfort you as well, by reminding you that you're never truly alone, and that even the worst anguish can be overcome by the healing power of inner peace.

In times of crisis and confusion, Dr. Charles Stanley has learned the one phrase that can carry him through: "God, You are in control." The peace he has experienced in life stems from that foundational belief. In Finding Peace, Dr. Stanley shares with readers how they, too, can experience an unshakeable peace which "passes all understanding." Filled with encouragement to lift the soul, Finding Peace offers insight on what causes us to live without God's peace in our lives, and how we can reverse course and open our hearts to receive it. Also, Stanley gives his perspective on the things that hinder peace-including the "Four Great Hallmarks of God's Peace" and "Five Essential Beliefs for a Peaceful Heart"-to put the important message of this book into concrete terms. Addressing regret, anxiety, and fear, Dr. Stanley extends hope for overcoming the obstacles that block peace with the Lord. Finally, he gives direction on learning to live a life of contentment.