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A.W.E. is the acronym for the author's proposed style of learning, an approach to learning, eldering, and mentoring that is intelligent enough to honor the teachings of the Ancestors, to nurture Wisdom in addition to imparting knowledge, and to Educate through the author's 10 Cs, which include compassion, contemplation, and creativity.

The teen years are often a time for searching and questioning many of the fundamental aspects of one's culture and society. This traditional questioning of life by teens often includes the aspect of faith â their own and that of others. What would it be like to follow the Hindu faith? How would my life be shaped by this? What are the beliefs of those who follow that tradition? What guidelines would I adopt in my everyday journeying? Carolyn Po...

Every day we hear more about how humans are degrading the environment and causing suffering to themselves and the rest of life. Where will it end? Practicing Reverence shows that it is up to all of us, in community, to live in ways that honour not just our own lives, but all life.

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This book - and more importantly the work of integration it suggests - represents a fundamental challenge to our theological and liturgical models as well as a rich opportunity to become reacquainted with the Spirit of God moving in and through the very dynamics of an unfolding universe.

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150 years ago Darwin published On the Origin of Species. Since that time we have gained significant scientific knowledge, but we have also lost our connection to the nature we have learned so much about. Now with over 1500 species of plants and animals on the endangered list we are experiencing an ecological crisis. How do we respond? How do we live faithfully in this changing world? Begin by rediscovering awe. Look around. Be amazed by how ev...

Going Beyond Words offers spiritual practices that have their roots in ancient tradition and have been adapted and refined to be relevant and accessible to anyone interested in spiritual unfolding. Utilizing word, image, sound, and silence to engage our cognitive, emotional, and physical intelligences, the practices encourage and celebrate the ongoing process of spiritual transformation. The practices are designed to expand our repertoire of w...

As Maggie listens to a story about a little girl who grew up on the prairies, about a ruler who cut a knot in two, about a shepherd who went looking for a lost sheep, about a king who made a foolish wish, and finally, about a giant who lived in a beautiful garden, she discovers that some stories are true because they actually happened. Other stories are true because they tell us something true about a real person, place, or event, even if what...

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The original Jewish "Sabbath" referred to a 24-hour period every seven days which was set aside for worship, rest, and renewal. Sabbath Pause offers daily writings that encourage us to make time for small Sabbaths each day â a time to stop, breathe, reflect, and direct our focus with a particular intention, be it listening for God in the noise of life or dreaming the impossible dream. Each day for seven weeks, Chapman uses a combination of poe...

What Jesse wants most is a guitar. But it seems beyond his reach. His mom can't afford to buy him one, but she gives him an ocarina instead. Jesse is grateful and disappointed at the same time, so he goes out for a walk. Along the way he meets others who need his help. He gives what he can and learns that we can't always predict the results of our actions.

In this wise and marvelously enchanting tale, the author connects the sacredness of the earth, the ecological crisis, and children's leadership in a way that will inspire children and adults alike. A perfect complement, the vibrant illustrations create a sense of awe that will move and delight readers of all ages.

Written for Christians by a Muslim, this book explores the differences between Christianity and Islam, as well as the many things these two enduring faith traditions have in common, offering hope for reconciliation between Islam and Christianity today.

The first time I visited Cambodia was after the country had been devastated by decades of horror â years of secret bombing by the United States, the terror of the mass murders by the Khmer Rouge, and finally, invasion and occupation by the Vietnamese army. Like unexploded bombs buried just below the surface of a rice field, like left-over mines hidden along the forest paths, each of these traumas continued to have a devastating impact on the s...

Marcus Borg's The Heart of Christianity struck a chord for countless Christians across their country. Church groups and small groups that have been reading this influential book, hoping to put into practice Borg's helpful suggestions for how we can be passionate believers today. For the millions of people who have turned away from many traditional beliefs about God, Jesus, the Bible, but still long for a relevant nourishing faith, The Heart of...

Voluptuous" may not be a common word associated with "God, " but the author speaks metaphorically of God in a way that calls us to laughter, love, and joy - voluptuousness as "full delight" - and invites us to worship a God of intimacy rather than a God of distance. The light yet not trivial tone of this work supports the author's basic premise that we are meant to live our humanity joyfully, thankfully, and fully from our hearts. The book is ...

So you're involved in youth ministry. How do you lead? How do you know yourself and keep yourself connected? What personal practices do you embrace? How do you optimize your time with youth so that they (and you) may come to know God more fully? What resources might you use for practical help? Where would you find these ideas? Go Deep! Open Doris Kizinna's book and read about how to prepare and ground yourself, as youth leader, in your persona...

So you're involved in youth ministry. How do you lead? How do you know yourself and keep yourself connected? What personal practices do you embrace? How do you optimize your time with youth so that they (and you) may come to know God more fully? What resources might you use for practical help? Where would you find these ideas? Go Deep! Open Doris Kizinna's book and read about how to prepare and ground yourself, as youth leader, in your persona...

Global society stands at a crossroads, one of those critical moments in the history of humankind. The simple fact is that the Earth cannot support our rampant overuse and misuse of its abundant gift of resources. Not only are we depleting the forests, oceans, soil, we are also poisoning the air and polluting our rivers, lakes, and oceans. We are living far beyond our means. Life as we are creating it is measurably and extravagantly unsustainab...