Buddhism

Not everyone's role in global mission is going to involve a cross-cultural move, but it should always involve a cross-carrying sacrifice.

After consulting the grimoire of her 17th century Scottish ancestor, Izzy starts down a dark path to resurrect the man she loves and accidentally killed. Love candle in hand, she visualises Enzo, walking toward her, his body strong and lithe, rather than broken and bloody as she'd last seen him. Having already asked forgiveness for what she'd done, the imagined look on his face was one of love and acceptance. Harnessing that love, she wrapped both hands around the candle and placed it

As our religion-based society shifts to embrace spirituality, it is driving a global trend called "the rise of the nones." These are people who view themselves as spiritual but do not identify with any organized religion. For those comfortable with their faith, it has spurred an exploration of spiritual practices to incorporate into their lives. I experienced this transition after decades pursuing a deeper spiritual life through a tumultuous relationship with organized religion. The result

100 Gold Nuggets of Wisdom for Christians to Rise Up by Daniel Flagg. This easy reading book offers simple, yet profound teachings and stories based on Christian principles to empower believers - as well as to awaken lost or lukewarm Christians to "Achieve a Richer, Fuller Christian Life".

In this, the second volume of a triptych of personal stories about how individual souls found their way to Meher Baba, God in human form in our time, Irma Sheppard has collected thirty-six such stories from across the globe. These stories bear witness to the saying that there are as many ways to God as there are human beings.