Guest Post from Curtis White, author of THE BARBARIC HEART

In his new book, The Barbaric Heart:Faith, Money and the Crisis of Nature, author Curtis White proposes a unique, philosophical theory about mainstream environmentalism suggesting that spiritual beauty and the arts will guide us to the solutions we seek.  
It’s a challenging read, heavy on itellectualism but his argument is one we haven’t heard before now. With that in mind, [...]

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Journey to a State of Grace

Donna VanLiere has touched the hearts of millions with her bestselling Christmas Hope novels, and the two television movies based on them. In her new inspiring autobiography Finding Grace, VanLiere shares her personal journey and reminds us that even when life doesn’t turn out the way we planned, there are still unimaginable dreams and [...]

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Deepak Chopra’s “Buddha”

Even one as enlightened as the Buddha had some rough days. In times of sorrow, we often feel comforted by stories of those who walked similar paths.
Deepak Chopra’s Buddha is an inspiring re-imagining of the tale of a prince who gave up the glorified life of royalty to gain something even more meaningful: wisdom and [...]

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An Altar in the World

The biggest difference we can make in people’s lives begins with starting right where we are — in the messy stuff of our daily living — and pointing outward toward spiritual connection especially with other people. In this regard, I’m telling my own friends right now about Barbara Brown Taylor’s “An Altar in the World: [...]

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United in Bad Times

Uncertain times are when we should become united – not turn away from each other. While we still are technically in “bad times” we actually have a lot to be optimistic about, such as our new President already helping to bridge racial gaps.
Red, White, and Muslim explores what it is to be an American-born [...]

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An Inside Glimpse at Mother Teresa’s Work

In 1996, lifelong educator Mary Poplin worked with Mother Teresa as a volunteer. I think that Poplin’s book Finding Calcutta: What Mother Teresa Taught Me About Meaningful Work and Service helps to restore some perspective on our current situation as she gives us an inside glimpse of Mother Teresa’s work and the lessons she continues [...]

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Grace for All

For many people the world over, belief in Jesus Christ is a source of comfort and strength that carries them through their greatest difficulties and pains. For others, however, Christianity only brings about childhood nightmares and fears of hellfire and brimstone. In their book entitled If Grace Is True, pastors Philip Gulley and [...]

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A Plan for When Life Hurts

In times of great distress, even people with the strongest of faiths may ask, “Why me?” and “Why does God allow us to suffer?” These are two of the most fundamental human questions, and centuries of scholars, religious leaders, and thinkers of all stripes have yet to provide any universally definitive answers. However, there [...]

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