The Four Loves (1960) is an exploration of love in its different forms. By tracing how each form is motivated, author C. S. Lewis identifies love’s gifts and shortcomings, and reveals how God’s Divine Love can beautify all our relationships. Who is it for? Christians seeking to deepen their connection with God Bighearted folk who …
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Love & Respect (2012) uses biblical scripture, the author’s experience as a marriage counselor, and insight from other relationship therapists to help couples connect. By following the principles it lays out, husbands and wives learn to show each other the kind of love and respect they both crave. In the process, conflicts get resolved and …
The 40-Day Sugar Fast (2019) is a spiritual journey to having a healthier relationship with food. With Biblical stories, personal anecdotes, and mini-sermons, it shows how putting a distance between yourself and sugar can lead you closer to God. Give up sugar to get closer to God. A jilted suitor reaches for a pint of …
The Way of Zen (1957) is a classic work that lays out the historical origins and core principles of Zen Buddhism. Our world is changing at breakneck speed, and it often seems that the old rules cease to apply as soon as we’ve gotten used to them. The Eastern philosophy of Zen can help us …
Many people go through life on autopilot, making decisions based on who they think they are but never stopping to assess and discover their true selves. In this summary, you’ll gain insights from the Enneagram — an ancient personality type system — about how you and the people around you are wired. With this self-discovery …
Fast, processed food is king in the United States, and many people have completely lost track of their agricultural roots. The environmental and health effects are becoming more obvious each year. In the wake of such devastation, one family decided to do things differently. In this book review, discover how Barbara Kingsolver and her family …
Marriage Be Hard (2022) offers advice on how to effectively communicate important topics with your partner. Chronicling the ups and downs of the authors’ own marriage, it shows how to form loving, lasting relationships. Introduction: A guide to communicating effectively with your partner Everyone has their picture-perfect view of what a marriage should be like. …
The Book of Forgiving (2014) is a practical guide to harnessing the power of forgiveness and healing in your own life. As humans, we will all experience hurt at some points in our lives. We’ll also harm other people, intentionally or not. Learning to both hold yourself and others accountable and forgive them for what …
God Here and Now (1964) is a collection of addresses and essays that explore fundamental tenets of Christianity from a Protestant theologian’s point of view. Covering the gospel, faith, grace, the Bible, the Church, ethics, and humanism, it poses questions on what it means to meet God in today’s world. Genres Religious Studies, Spirituality, Christian …
The Prodigal God (2008) is a new interpretation of the classic parable of the prodigal son. Rather than focussing on the reckless rebellion of the younger son in the story, it focuses on the dutiful older brother who sins through obeying the rules for the wrong reasons. It shows us that we all have these …