The Soul of a Pilgrim

The Soul of a Pilgrim
Author: Christine Valters Paintner
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1933495871
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The renowned author of eight books and abbess of the online retreat center Abbey of the Arts, Christine Valters Paintner takes readers on a new kind of pilgrimage: an inner journey to discover the heart of God. Eight stages of the pilgrim's way--from hearing the call to coming home--are accompanied by scripture stories of great biblical journeys and the author's unique and creative practices of prayer, writing, and photography. As she did in The Artist's Rule and Eyes of the Heart, Christine Valters Paintner once again helps readers travel to the frontiers of their souls to discover the hidden presence of God. In The Soul of a Pilgrim, Paintner identifies eight stages of the pilgrim's way and shows how to follow these steps to make an intentional, transformative journey to the reader's inner "wild edges." Each phase of the exploration requires a distinct practice such as packing lightly, being uncomfortable, or embracing the unknown. Paintner shows how to cultivate attentiveness to the divine through deep listening, patience, and opening oneself to the gifts that arise in the midst of discomfort. Each of the eight chapters offers reflections on the themes, a scripture story, an invitation to the practice of lectio divina, and a creative exploration through photography and writing.

The Spirit-Led Leader

The Spirit-Led Leader
Author: Timothy C. Geoffrion
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2005-11-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1566996732
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In our postmodern, experience-oriented culture, people are longing for greater authenticity, integrity, and depth in their pastors and leaders. Board directors, church members, and staff alike are all eagerly seeking leaders who effectively integrate their spirituality and leadership. Pastors and executives, however, often struggle with knowing how to integrate their spiritual values and practices into their leadership and management roles. Designed for pastors, executives, administrators, managers, coordinators, and all who see themselves as leaders and who want to fulfill their God-given purpose, The Spirit-Led Leader addresses the critical fusion of spiritual life and leadership for those who not only want to see results, but who also desire to care just as deeply about who they are and how they lead as they do about what they produce and accomplish. Geoffrion creates a new vision for spiritual leadership as partly an art, partly a result of careful planning, and always a working of the grace of God

Reflections from the Inner Light

Reflections from the Inner Light
Author: James R. Newby
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2019-07-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 153268617X
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In this important book of Quaker spirituality, Jim Newby writes about his spiritual journey and the ways he has sought to navigate an increasingly complex world and understand his purpose in it. A lifelong Quaker, Newby seeks to discern the primary ways in which he has grown spiritually, which are divided into the following parts: turning inward, community and relationship, pain and growth, path of a seeker, and affirmations. Each chapter within these parts concludes with queries to encourage readers to reflect upon their own spiritual journeys. Readers may find what Newby writes humorous, or his writing may provoke tears, questions, and challenges to one’s beliefs. Humor and tears, questions and spiritual challenges, are all of God, for to grow in Spirit encompasses all the feelings and emotions through which we pass in this life. In the words of Newby’s late friend and author, Malcolm Muggeridge, “Every happening great and small is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.” These reflections are Newby's attempt to get the message.

My Spiritual Journey

My Spiritual Journey
Author: Joanne Fink
Publisher: Quiet Fox Designs
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781641780957
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Encouraging self-discovery, reflective writing, and spiritual insight, My Spiritual Journeyis a beautiful guided journal that asks the hard questions to help you ground yourself in gratitude, find connections, and know your soul. With author and artist Joanne Fink's gorgeous lettering, illustrations, and thought-provoking prompts, from "How can you explain the unexplainable?" to "When do you feel most alive?", you'll feel inspired to put pen to paper as you know yourself better! Divided into two main sections for Discovery and Action with various subsections, take the time to understand yourself and what's important to you, then use that insight to guide you on your journey through life. Joanne Fink is an award-winning designer, calligrapher, and author. With more than a million books in print, Joanne is the author of 15 books from Fox Chapel Publishing, including Zenspirations(R) Letters & Patterning, Complete Guide to Bible Journaling, Flowers of Faith Coloring Book, L'Chaim: Celebrate Life, and When You Lose Someone You Love.

Reflections on the Journey

Reflections on the Journey
Author: Ram Dass
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-11-23
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1647224888
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A Ram Dass-themed journal for contemplation and reflection, featuring inspiring quotes from Ram Dass that offer writers and seekers a tool for cultivating honesty, compassion and love. Reflections on the Journey is a Ram Dass-inspired journal containing 12 contemplative quotes by Ram Dass and 190 lined pages for writing and reflection. The quotes are carefully curated to inspire readers and writers to search deeper within themselves to witness the truth of their being. Each quote contains loving and heartening Ram Dass wisdom, offering readers and writers a resonant tool to help them follow their life path with honesty, compassion and love.

My Spiritual Journey

My Spiritual Journey
Author: Dalai Lama
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-10-04
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0062018094
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In His Own Words The Compelling Personal Story of the Spiritual Life of the Dalai Lama

From Wild Man to Wise Man

From Wild Man to Wise Man
Author: Richard Rohr
Publisher: Franciscan Media
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2024-02-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1632534118
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“Richard Rohr’s work has been life-changing in my own experience. Over the last twenty years, no other teacher has had a more formative impact on my mind and heart than this unpretentious Franciscan brother. Being set free from the need to perform—to get it right—has been a particularly important gift for me.”—Belden C. Lane, from the foreword A newly revised edition of Richard Rohr's perennial bestseller, this book reflects and incorporates his years of experience with men's work as well as changes in society. With Richard Rohr as mentor and guide, men—and women who care about men—will want to study and discuss the ideas presented here. A new foreword from Belden C. Lane emphasizes the need for this work to continue.

The Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands
Author: Brian D. McLaren
Publisher: Fortress Press
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2019-10-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1506448267
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Bestselling author Brian D. McLaren followed his love of nature (specifically, tortoises) all the way to the Galapagos Islands. There, he paid close attention to the flora and fauna around him but also to what was happening within him, how the natural world awakened his soul in a way that organized religion could not. McLaren's descriptions of birds and reptiles, fish and flowers sing; he walks in the footsteps of Charles Darwin and grieves that Darwin has been demonized by his fellow Christians; and he reflects on how his own faith has evolved in the years since he left the pastorate. McLaren writes in the spirit of Aldo Leopold and Wendell Berry, weaving together the spiritual and the material. Even though most readers will never visit the Galapagos Islands, they can travel with McLaren and experience the beauty and fragility of this extraordinary place.