Inspirational

A Trail Through Leaves : The Journal As a Path to Place
by Hannah Hinchman
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An exquisitely illustrated guide to cultivating intimacy with the natural world through journal-keeping explores the things we usually overlook and helps readers claim their senses through the creative disciplines of writing and drawing."

Halftime : Changing Your Game Plan from Success to Significance
by Bob Buford, Terry Whalin
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"There are hundreds of books about how to make a living, but only a few about how to make a life. I wanted to write a book about how I shifted the primary loyalty in my life to Significance without abandoning the satisfactions of Success," says Bob Buford. In this popular book, he guides men through times of reflection and re-evaluation, to help them clarify values and establish goals that will help them lead a more significant life - a life where they become all God created them to be. Now in softcover and includes a discussion guide.

The Lady, Her Lover, and Her Lord
by T. D. Jakes
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T.D. Jakes's insights and expressions are balm for every woman's soul. As he explains so compassionately, we have lost sight of "the lady," and it is a loss that continues to buffet women and misdirect men. Jakes eschews condemnation and exposes the lies that have cloaked women in sorrow, helping women to stand in the beauty, strength, and confidence God intended. Bishop Jakes, church founder, pastor, and author of numerous books, including the bestselling Woman, Thou Art Loosed!, structures this book in three parts. In the first, he gently takes the hand of every woman who has been ill-used, crippled in the innermost being, and shows her what is truly beautiful about the feminine. In part two, he opens the door for communication between husband and wife, lover and friend. Part three brings alive the passion of the Lord for women, this most exquisite of His creations. Much has been lost. Weep with Bishop Jakes over the pain to which women have succumbed. But loss is not forever. In fact, any woman reading this book will likely feel something emerge within her, something long forgotten but something that rings of truth. --Ann Weinheimer

The Five Love Languages of Children
by Gary D. Chapman, Ross Dr Campbell (Contributor)
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According to the authors, each child expresses and receives love through one of five different communication styles. A parent's love language may be totally different from that of his or her child, which causes hurt feelings and misunderstandings. With the help of this book, adults can discover their child's primary language and learn what they can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of respect, affection, and commitment that will resonate in their child's emotions and behavior.

Awareness : A De Mello Spirituality Conference in His Own Words
by Anthony De Mello, J. Francis Stroud (Editor)
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Mixing Christian spirituality, Buddhist parables, Islamic sayings, Hindu breathing exercises, and psychological insight, spiritualist and Jesuit priest Anthony de Mello challenges readers to identify our most submerged, darkest feeling, accept them, not let them rule us, and allow this new awareness of ourselves to change us.

Developing the Leader Within You
by John C. Maxwell
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What does it take to make a leader? By examining the differences in leadership styles, John Maxwell outlines principles for inspiring, motivating, and influencing others. These principles can be used in any organization to foster integrity and self-discipline and bring about positive change.