When I think of something being "canned" I see it as something that is so often repeated that it loses all of its power. From the frustrations of the often stifling Christian culture, arises Green Bean Spirituality, a snapshot of one young man's intimate relationship with God that is refreshingly real and provoking. Ben MacKinnon's journey is about a man striving for eternal perspective despite his personal struggles. His exploration renders him to realize that God does not desire for us to be confined in a tin can but to live as reflections of His infinite character. His testimony depicts his own challenges to live out Truth relationally and intellectually all the while drawing closer to God. Although not an immediate change, his journey is unfolded over five stages: Sin. God. Jesus. Grace. Faith. As sugar is the necessary ingredient to attempting sweetness for a chef, so is Jesus the necessary figure for the believer to attempt at understanding God. Pages heavy with metaphors and witty analysis are inspired by the author's realizations which personify the gospel of Jesus Christ in raw and tangible ways. Ultimately, following Jesus is the adventure that makes life worth living and if we want to focus on him we need to be ready to grapple with the things in our lives that take our focus off of him. This is the beginning of Ben's story... Ben MacKinnon is currently a student at the University of Delaware with a major in Secondary Math Education. Though Ben enjoys writing as a hobby, he is attending school to one day become a public high school math teacher. Though only 20 years old at the time of publication, Ben has spent six years as a member of the Christian faith. Coming from a secular background gave Ben the springboard necessary to view God from an objective and personal scope.

With 21 devotionals and 100+ recipes, this book is your ultimate plan of action and toolbox as you commit to the Daniel Fast. You'll not only embrace healthier eating habits, you'll also discover a greater awareness of God's presence. Divided into three parts--fast, focus, and food--this book is your inspirational resource for pursuing a more intimate relationship with God as you eliminate certain foods such as sugars, processed ingredients, and solid fats from your diet for 21 days. Author Kristen Feola explains the Daniel Fast in easy-to-understand language, provides thought-provoking devotions for each day of the fast, and shares more than 100 tasty, easy-to-make recipes that follow fasting guidelines. In a conversational style, Feola helps you structure the fast so you can spend less time thinking about what to eat and more time focusing on God. As Feola writes, "When you want ideas on what to cook for dinner, you can quickly and easily find a recipe. When you feel weary, you can be refreshed through Bible verses and devotions. When you are struggling with staying committed, you can refer to the information and tools in this book to motivate you."

In this anthology, theater expert Roger Ellis culls together dramatic scenes and monologues that all deal with spiritual experience. From various religious and non-religious perspectives, the book explores various aspects of spirituality – religious faith, martyrdom, death and afterlife, fate and destiny, mercy, and romantic love. The material comes from contemporary plays by some of the most gifted playwrights – Arthur Miller, Tony Kushner, John Patrick Shanley, John Pielmeier, Tammy Ryan, Elie, Wiesel, Karen Sunde, and others. Perfect for high-school through college-age students, as well as for actors and general readers, this volume contains nearly 100 scenes, ranging from comic to serious, grouped in five categories: “Scenes for a Man and a Woman ” “Scenes for Two Women ” “Scenes for Two Men ” “Monologues for Women ” and “Monologues for Men.” In addition to the monologues, Ellis includes notes on staging to help actors and directors bring these scenes to life. Some of the plays sourced for this anthology include The Crucible, Doubt, In the Shape of a Woman, Agnes of God, Epic Proportions, Our Lady of 121st Street, Angels in America, and Affection in Time.

A Generous Presence is a collection of story-driven essays about the philosophy, tools, and work of coaching that is designed to support all spiritual leaders in deepening and enriching their personal and professional relationships. By practicing the coaching tools Rochelle Melander offers, spiritual leaders will be better equipped to guide those they work with toward accepting the past, creating a life vision, and setting goals for the future. Additionally, the tools provided in this book will help leaders understand themselves and enable them to strengthen their definitions for healthy living, raise their awareness about their own life and relationship skills, and improve their skills in relating to individuals and groups.

Are you tired of being sick and tired? Then why not start changing your lifestyle to make healing begin today? Good health has to be an everyday intentional plan to treat your body, mind and spirit right. This book is designed to help you find health, healing and HOPE as you travel on this journey we call life. Join me as I explore from A to Z some alternative health options with a spiritual focus. Take the leap of faith and let your healing begin today!

The book of recipes was inspired by God through Mother Manning. The Holy Spirit spoke to her through dreams to write down the recipes as told. The recipes consist of home cooking, baking, salads, and snacks, etc. She has been cooking for family and friends for years. At the age of 91, she still enjoys cooking, although she has slowed down some. Her recipes are a great hit around her family. The grand kids and great grand kids really enjoy Mother Manning’s cooking.

When is the last time a phrase went through your head for the umpteenth time before you caught it by the tail ? The phrases that go through our minds drive our lives. These phrases come in moods just like the weather, and often it doesn't occur to us that we make this weather and can change it. There seems to be a consensus that we need to change our consciousness, make a quatum leap, and get ready for the shift. Many people have already stocked up on duct tape and started meditating; there is no shortage of books telling us what to do. Until now however there was no book that gave an actual demonstration of self-help phrases that can be used in a spiritual emergency. Please enjoy this collection of personal essays---"Alice's new work is terrific. She brings gravity and personality to every page, and remains one of the slyest wits out there. The work is concentrated and forceful -- she's on a roll." -Jonathan Lethem.

Every year, billions of dollars are spent on the beauty industry as women strive to keep young and look beautiful. Their desire for youthful beauty has become such an obsession that many feel compelled to inject their face with poison or risk their life with dangerous plastic surgery procedures. In her new inspiring beauty book, Victoria tells women to "put down that knife and get on with your life!" Spiritual Facelift is a spiritual guide to inner and outer beauty, packed full of ancient and modern-day spiritual wisdoms and techniques to help women naturally tap into their eternal fountain of youth, transforming both their bodies and their lives. Of her book, Victoria says, "It will deeply change the cellular makeup of everyone who reads it, helping them feel and look good from the inside out."

DIVIn desperate moments people often grasp for remedies, not realizing that God has already placed inside everyone a source of spiritual well-being and power./div