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Breath as Prayer
by Jennifer Tucker • 2022
Your breath quiets the body; short scriptural prayers quiet the mind. A single practice does both.
4.49
2k+
Breath as Prayer Summary
Breath as Prayer 95%
Your breath quiets the body; short scriptural prayers quiet the mind. A single practice does both.
by Jennifer Tucker 2022
4.49
2k+ ratings
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook
by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun • 2005
A handbook of spiritual practices: stop striving, start opening, and let God do the transforming.
4.41
1k+
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook Summary
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook 94%
A handbook of spiritual practices: stop striving, start opening, and let God do the transforming.
by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun 2005
4.41
1k+ ratings
Rhythms of Renewal
by Rebekah Lyons • 2019
The four rhythms that undo anxiety at the source. Most people skip the first one entirely.
4.08
7k+
Rhythms of Renewal Summary
Rhythms of Renewal 94%
The four rhythms that undo anxiety at the source. Most people skip the first one entirely.
by Rebekah Lyons 2019
4.08
7k+ ratings
Practicing the Presence
by Joel S. Goldsmith • 1984
You've been chasing the gifts. The Giver is already within. Stillness is the meeting place.
4.51
349
Practicing the Presence Summary
Practicing the Presence 94%
You've been chasing the gifts. The Giver is already within. Stillness is the meeting place.
by Joel S. Goldsmith 1984
4.51
349 ratings
Entering the Castle
by Caroline Myss • 2007
The interior journey Teresa of Ávila mapped, translated for people who still have bills to pay.
4.06
2k+
Entering the Castle Summary
Entering the Castle 94%
The interior journey Teresa of Ávila mapped, translated for people who still have bills to pay.
by Caroline Myss 2007
4.06
2k+ ratings
Take Your Time
by Eknath Easwaran • 1994
Hurry promised more hours; it delivered less. The practice that reclaims the time your mind steals.
4.31
593
Take Your Time Summary
Take Your Time 94%
Hurry promised more hours; it delivered less. The practice that reclaims the time your mind steals.
by Eknath Easwaran 1994
4.31
593 ratings
The In-Between
by Jeff Goins • 2013
Your life isn't delayed. The waiting itself is the beginning of everything that matters.
3.75
750
The In-Between Summary
The In-Between 94%
Your life isn't delayed. The waiting itself is the beginning of everything that matters.
by Jeff Goins 2013
3.75
750 ratings
An Unhurried Life
by Alan Fadling • 2013
Hurry is a heart problem, not a schedule one. Adopt Jesus's unhurried work-rest rhythm.
4.19
1k+
An Unhurried Life Summary
An Unhurried Life 94%
Hurry is a heart problem, not a schedule one. Adopt Jesus's unhurried work-rest rhythm.
by Alan Fadling 2013
4.19
1k+ ratings
The Great Omission
by Dallas Willard • 2006
The missing piece in modern faith: how to train the soul toward Christ-like character, not belief.
4.24
3k+
The Great Omission Summary
The Great Omission 94%
The missing piece in modern faith: how to train the soul toward Christ-like character, not belief.
by Dallas Willard 2006
4.24
3k+ ratings
Sacred Rhythms
by Ruth Haley Barton • 2006
Move your spiritual life from duty to desire through the ancient rhythms of solitude and Sabbath.
4.28
5k+
Sacred Rhythms Summary
Sacred Rhythms 94%
Move your spiritual life from duty to desire through the ancient rhythms of solitude and Sabbath.
by Ruth Haley Barton 2006
4.28
5k+ ratings
Living Buddha, Living Christ
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 1997
A Zen master reads the Gospels and finds the Holy Spirit on the meditation cushion.
4.17
19k+
Living Buddha, Living Christ Summary
Living Buddha, Living Christ 94%
A Zen master reads the Gospels and finds the Holy Spirit on the meditation cushion.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 1997
4.17
19k+ ratings
A Hidden Wholeness
by Parker J. Palmer • 2004
The soul hides when it feels unsafe. How to create a room where it finally speaks.
4.09
4k+
A Hidden Wholeness Summary
A Hidden Wholeness 94%
The soul hides when it feels unsafe. How to create a room where it finally speaks.
by Parker J. Palmer 2004
4.09
4k+ ratings
Celebration of Discipline
by Richard J. Foster • 1978
A guide to making prayer, fasting, and simplicity into tools of freedom rather than duty.
4.21
40k+
Celebration of Discipline Summary
Celebration of Discipline 94%
A guide to making prayer, fasting, and simplicity into tools of freedom rather than duty.
by Richard J. Foster 1978
4.21
40k+ ratings
The Mindful Catholic
by Gregory Bottaro • 2018
Trade anxiety and autopilot for God's peace: mindfulness practices rooted in Catholic tradition.
4.20
741
The Mindful Catholic Summary
The Mindful Catholic 94%
Trade anxiety and autopilot for God's peace: mindfulness practices rooted in Catholic tradition.
by Gregory Bottaro 2018
4.20
741 ratings
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!
by Kate Bowler • 2024
Daily meditations for beautiful-terrible days, from someone who found faith through cancer.
4.34
2k+
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! Summary
Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! 94%
Daily meditations for beautiful-terrible days, from someone who found faith through cancer.
by Kate Bowler 2024
4.34
2k+ ratings
Ordering Your Private World
by Gordon MacDonald • 1983
Driven people crash. Called people last. What changes in the quiet.
4.20
6k+
Ordering Your Private World Summary
Ordering Your Private World 94%
Driven people crash. Called people last. What changes in the quiet.
by Gordon MacDonald 1983
4.20
6k+ ratings
Time for God
by Jacques Philippe • 2005
Mental prayer is received, not mastered. The one shift that transforms dry prayer into communion.
4.60
3k+
Time for God Summary
Time for God 94%
Mental prayer is received, not mastered. The one shift that transforms dry prayer into communion.
by Jacques Philippe 2005
4.60
3k+ ratings
What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer?
by Skye Jethani • 2021
We pray to change our circumstances. The ancient way prays to be changed instead.
4.53
931
What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer? Summary
What If Jesus Was Serious About Prayer? 94%
We pray to change our circumstances. The ancient way prays to be changed instead.
by Skye Jethani 2021
4.53
931 ratings
Get Your Life Back
by John Eldredge • 2020
Sixty seconds, given to God: the smallest practice that undoes what noise does to the soul.
4.42
5k+
Get Your Life Back Summary
Get Your Life Back 94%
Sixty seconds, given to God: the smallest practice that undoes what noise does to the soul.
by John Eldredge 2020
4.42
5k+ ratings
Spiritual Formation
by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 2010
The heart's quiet turn from fear to love and resentment to gratitude; no steps, no ladder.
4.33
1k+
Spiritual Formation Summary
Spiritual Formation 94%
The heart's quiet turn from fear to love and resentment to gratitude; no steps, no ladder.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 2010
4.33
1k+ ratings
Spiritual Direction
by Henri J.M. Nouwen • 2006
Why the path to God runs through silence, community, and choosing the lower place.
4.36
3k+
Spiritual Direction Summary
Spiritual Direction 94%
Why the path to God runs through silence, community, and choosing the lower place.
by Henri J.M. Nouwen 2006
4.36
3k+ ratings
When Times Are Tough
by John Bytheway • 2002
A handful of ancient verses applied like emergency medicine for the moments when platitudes fail.
4.46
1k+
When Times Are Tough Summary
When Times Are Tough 94%
A handful of ancient verses applied like emergency medicine for the moments when platitudes fail.
by John Bytheway 2002
4.46
1k+ ratings
The Naked Now
by Richard Rohr • 2009
God is hiding where your dualistic mind refuses to look. The mystics learned to see there.
4.26
5k+
The Naked Now Summary
The Naked Now 94%
God is hiding where your dualistic mind refuses to look. The mystics learned to see there.
by Richard Rohr 2009
4.26
5k+ ratings
Jewish Meditation
by Aryeh Kaplan • 1985
The meditation path Judaism built runs through words you already say. No cushion required.
4.23
1k+
Jewish Meditation Summary
Jewish Meditation 94%
The meditation path Judaism built runs through words you already say. No cushion required.
by Aryeh Kaplan 1985
4.23
1k+ ratings
The Ignatian Adventure
by Kevin O'Brien • 2011
A 32-week way to experience Ignatius's retreat without leaving your family, job, or home.
4.53
550
The Ignatian Adventure Summary
The Ignatian Adventure 94%
A 32-week way to experience Ignatius's retreat without leaving your family, job, or home.
by Kevin O'Brien 2011
4.53
550 ratings
The Energy of Prayer
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2006
Three energies turn prayer from a request into a healing practice. A Zen master explains.
4.04
2k+
The Energy of Prayer Summary
The Energy of Prayer 94%
Three energies turn prayer from a request into a healing practice. A Zen master explains.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2006
4.04
2k+ ratings
The Wisdom Way of Knowing
by Cynthia Bourgeault • 2003
Reclaim an ancient Christian path that integrates heart, body, and mind to awaken a deeper wisdom.
4.34
608
The Wisdom Way of Knowing Summary
The Wisdom Way of Knowing 94%
Reclaim an ancient Christian path that integrates heart, body, and mind to awaken a deeper wisdom.
by Cynthia Bourgeault 2003
4.34
608 ratings
Simply Tuesday
by Emily P. Freeman • 2015
Escape the anxiety treadmill by embracing the smallness you have been taught to despise.
3.93
4k+
Simply Tuesday Summary
Simply Tuesday 94%
Escape the anxiety treadmill by embracing the smallness you have been taught to despise.
by Emily P. Freeman 2015
3.93
4k+ ratings
The Deeply Formed Life
by Rich Villodas • 2020
Hurry is a spiritual problem. The rhythms that slow you down and anchor you in Christ.
4.21
5k+
The Deeply Formed Life Summary
The Deeply Formed Life 94%
Hurry is a spiritual problem. The rhythms that slow you down and anchor you in Christ.
by Rich Villodas 2020
4.21
5k+ ratings
Praying the Bible
by Donald S. Whitney • 2015
The Psalms are a prayer book in plain sight. When your words run dry, theirs never do.
4.48
9k+
Praying the Bible Summary
Praying the Bible 93%
The Psalms are a prayer book in plain sight. When your words run dry, theirs never do.
by Donald S. Whitney 2015
4.48
9k+ ratings
Deep Meditation - Pathway to Personal Freedom
by Yogani • 2005
A mantra practice that develops inner silence and a witnessing awareness unshaken by daily life.
4.20
518
Deep Meditation - Pathway to Personal Freedom Summary
Deep Meditation - Pathway to Personal Freedom 93%
A mantra practice that develops inner silence and a witnessing awareness unshaken by daily life.
by Yogani 2005
4.20
518 ratings
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World
by Joanna Weaver • 2000
The Mary and Martha story isn't about work versus worship; it's about which comes first.
4.17
20k+
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World Summary
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World 93%
The Mary and Martha story isn't about work versus worship; it's about which comes first.
by Joanna Weaver 2000
4.17
20k+ ratings
The Me I Want to Be
by John Ortberg Jr. • 2009
Your best self isn't someone else. The habits that open you to the Spirit's flow.
4.13
4k+
The Me I Want to Be Summary
The Me I Want to Be 93%
Your best self isn't someone else. The habits that open you to the Spirit's flow.
by John Ortberg Jr. 2009
4.13
4k+ ratings
Practicing the Way
by John Mark Comer • 2024
No one drifts into wholeness. Here is a deliberate training plan for becoming like Jesus.
4.48
36k+
Practicing the Way Summary
Practicing the Way 93%
No one drifts into wholeness. Here is a deliberate training plan for becoming like Jesus.
by John Mark Comer 2024
4.48
36k+ ratings
Silence
by Thich Nhat Hanh • 2015
The mind's chatter is the real noise. A Zen master's way out: breathe, step, listen.
4.28
9k+
Silence Summary
Silence 93%
The mind's chatter is the real noise. A Zen master's way out: breathe, step, listen.
by Thich Nhat Hanh 2015
4.28
9k+ ratings
Jesus Calling
by Sarah Young • 2003
When Jesus speaks to you directly each morning, anxiety slowly loses its hold.
4.46
82k+
Jesus Calling Summary
Jesus Calling 93%
When Jesus speaks to you directly each morning, anxiety slowly loses its hold.
by Sarah Young 2003
4.46
82k+ ratings
The Active Life Leader's Guide
by Parker J. Palmer • 1990
Anxiety, ego, or habit drive most of what you do. Learning to pause and see clearly first.
4.13
446
The Active Life Leader's Guide Summary
The Active Life Leader's Guide 93%
Anxiety, ego, or habit drive most of what you do. Learning to pause and see clearly first.
by Parker J. Palmer 1990
4.13
446 ratings
The Way of Silence
by Br. David Steindl-Rast • 2016
You were born a mystic. Gratitude wakes that up, one sense at a time.
4.09
193
The Way of Silence Summary
The Way of Silence 93%
You were born a mystic. Gratitude wakes that up, one sense at a time.
by Br. David Steindl-Rast 2016
4.09
193 ratings
The Spiritual Physics of Light
by Aaron D. Franklin • 2021
Light's physics is a model for spiritual truth: how God speaks, purifies, and transforms us.
4.31
416
The Spiritual Physics of Light Summary
The Spiritual Physics of Light 93%
Light's physics is a model for spiritual truth: how God speaks, purifies, and transforms us.
by Aaron D. Franklin 2021
4.31
416 ratings
The Power of Ritual
by Casper ter Kuile • 2020
From shared meals to phone-free Sundays: the rituals that build meaning without religion.
3.86
7k+
The Power of Ritual Summary
The Power of Ritual 93%
From shared meals to phone-free Sundays: the rituals that build meaning without religion.
by Casper ter Kuile 2020
3.86
7k+ ratings
Just This
by Richard Rohr • 2017
The simple practice of paying attention: how to hold life's contradictions and let them reshape you.
4.53
561
Just This Summary
Just This 93%
The simple practice of paying attention: how to hold life's contradictions and let them reshape you.
by Richard Rohr 2017
4.53
561 ratings
Spiritual Life Hacks
by Len Woods • 2019
When a quiet time won't fit: small spiritual practices that turn everyday moments toward God.
4.29
63
Spiritual Life Hacks Summary
Spiritual Life Hacks 93%
When a quiet time won't fit: small spiritual practices that turn everyday moments toward God.
by Len Woods 2019
4.29
63 ratings
The Next Right Thing
by Emily P. Freeman • 2019
One small step in God's presence: the only map an overwhelmed decider needs.
4.24
10k+
The Next Right Thing Summary
The Next Right Thing 93%
One small step in God's presence: the only map an overwhelmed decider needs.
by Emily P. Freeman 2019
4.24
10k+ ratings
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find?
by Philip Yancey • 2000
What if doubt isn't weak faith, but the framework faith needs to stay alive?
4.17
3k+
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find? Summary
Reaching For The Invisible God - What Can We Expect To Find? 93%
What if doubt isn't weak faith, but the framework faith needs to stay alive?
by Philip Yancey 2000
4.17
3k+ ratings
Prayer
by Timothy J. Keller • 2014
Prayer is a conversation, not a ritual. Scripture shapes it; the aim is communion, not performance.
4.38
15k+
Prayer Summary
Prayer 93%
Prayer is a conversation, not a ritual. Scripture shapes it; the aim is communion, not performance.
by Timothy J. Keller 2014
4.38
15k+ ratings
Stillness Speaks
by Eckhart Tolle • 2003
The silence inside you isn't empty. It's the only part of you that was never broken.
4.28
22k+
Stillness Speaks Summary
Stillness Speaks 93%
The silence inside you isn't empty. It's the only part of you that was never broken.
by Eckhart Tolle 2003
4.28
22k+ ratings
Following Francis
by Susan Pitchford • 2006
The radical joy of Francis of Assisi, translated for anyone who wants God in ordinary life.
4.25
69
Following Francis Summary
Following Francis 93%
The radical joy of Francis of Assisi, translated for anyone who wants God in ordinary life.
by Susan Pitchford 2006
4.25
69 ratings
AARP Falling Upward
by Richard Rohr • 2004
Life builds you up so it can break you open. The breaking is the point.
4.22
19k+
AARP Falling Upward Summary
AARP Falling Upward 93%
Life builds you up so it can break you open. The breaking is the point.
by Richard Rohr 2004
4.22
19k+ ratings
Immortal Diamond
by Richard Rohr • 2013
The identity you built must fall apart before the real one can emerge.
4.21
4k+
Immortal Diamond Summary
Immortal Diamond 93%
The identity you built must fall apart before the real one can emerge.
by Richard Rohr 2013
4.21
4k+ ratings
Brave Enough
by Nicole Unice • 2015
Courage rooted in grace, not grit: spiritual habits that build a bold, unafraid life.
3.95
413
Brave Enough Summary
Brave Enough 93%
Courage rooted in grace, not grit: spiritual habits that build a bold, unafraid life.
by Nicole Unice 2015
3.95
413 ratings
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