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  Why Buddhism? - Why Theravada? -...

  M. O’ C. Walshe

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No.53 by M. O’C. Walshe, 'Why Buddhism?, Why Theravada?, Theravada, Mahayana, Hinayana: Three Essays' found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. II.
   
  Excerpt from Theravada, Mahayana, Hinayana by Maurice Walshe
   
  'Let us return to “Basic Buddhism.” The third section of the Path consists of three steps: right effort, right mindfulness and right concentration. That some effort is needed is surely obvious, though some “Zenful” characters in the West have been heard to deny it. They should try just one week in a Zen monastery! Right mindfulness has been declared by the Buddha to be the “one and only way” to liberation. It is the way of vipassanā—insight-wisdom. And how else could wisdom be gained but by “mindfulness and clear awareness”? Right concentration includes various things, among them the four Brahmavihāras: the development of loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity. So by practising these two steps of the Path we can develop the “twin pillars” of the Mahayana: wisdom and compassion. Perhaps it scarcely matters whether we set out to become an Arahant or a Bodhisattva. But suppose a Bodhisattva, by practising too much mindfulness, became an Arahant by mistake… That would be terrible. Or would it?'

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  AI Goes to Church - Pastoral...

  Todd Korpi, Ed Stetzer

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  Thinking Theologically About Artificial Intelligence 
   
  AI Goes to Church unpacks one of the most significant technological advancements of our time―artificial intelligence―and what it means for the ministry. More than just another tech fad, AI presents both profound challenges and extraordinary opportunities for the church. This book equips pastors, ministry leaders, and thoughtful laypeople to engage with AI through a biblical and theological lens, fostering human flourishing while remaining grounded in Christ's teachings. 
   
  Writing in an accessible, nontechnical style, pastor and missiologist Todd Korpi seamlessly integrates theological reflection with practical application. Whether you're grappling with ethical concerns, curious about leveraging AI for mission, or simply seeking clarity in this rapidly changing landscape, this book provides the guidance you need to steward AI wisely in service of God's kingdom. 
   
  With its emphasis on thoughtful, lasting principles over fleeting technical hacks, AI Goes to Church serves as your road map to faithfully navigating the complexities of faith, technology, and human flourishing.

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  Church of the Wild - How Nature...

  Victoria Loorz

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  Once upon a time, humans lived in intimate relationship with nature. 
   
   
   
  Whether disillusioned by the dominant church or unfulfilled by traditional expressions of faith, many of us long for a deeper spirituality. Victoria Loorz certainly did. Coping with an unraveling vocation, identity, and planet, Loorz turned to the wanderings of spiritual leaders and the sanctuary of the natural world, eventually cofounding the Wild Church Network and Seminary of the Wild. 
   
   
   
  With an ecospiritual lens on biblical narratives and a fresh look at a community larger than our own species, Church of the Wild uncovers the wild roots of faith and helps us deepen our commitment to a suffering earth by falling in love with it—and calling it church. Through mystical encounters with wild deer, whispers from a scrubby oak tree, wordless conversation with a cougar, and more, Loorz helps us connect to a love that literally holds the world together—a love that calls us into communion with all creatures.

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  Sandcastle Inn (A Hope Harbor...

  Irene Hannon

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  Family is . . . complicated. But true love doesn't have to be. 
   
  Vienna Price never intended to return for more than a passing visit to Hope Harbor and all the bad memories she'd left behind. But when your career tanks, home is where you go to nurse your wounds and chart a new course. Only temporarily, of course--because as much as she loves her quirky mom, anything more than a short stay would drive them both crazy.  
   
  A trip to Oregon isn't in Matt Quinn's plans either, until a perfectly timed appeal for help arrives from his sister. What better place to decompress after a shattering loss than a quiet, seaside town named Hope Harbor? But R&R isn't on the agenda when he arrives to find his sister's new enterprise on life support.  
   
  Vienna may have just the skills needed to resuscitate the foundering B&B--if Matt can convince her to hang around long enough to mend an inn . . . and his heart. 
   
  Come home to Hope Harbor--where hearts heal . . . and love blooms.

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  Uncommon Answers - Partnering...

  Deanna Doss Shrodes

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  Live a Life Marked by the Uncommon  
   
  Every believer on the planet has a heartfelt prayer request that has yet to be granted, and often the battle becomes fierce in the waiting. Having been in the trenches of desperate prayer in the face of seemingly impossible situations--and received astonishing answers--Dr. Deanna Shrodes offers fresh hope and faith for those weary for breakthrough. Sharing uplifting biblical truth, practical advice, and extraordinary stories of miraculous answers, she emboldens you to   
   
  · reignite a tenacious fire of belief in the one who moves mountains  
  · persevere in prayer with confidence and expectation  
  · discern the voice of God to walk in radical surrender and obedience  
  · discover life-changing lessons in the waiting  
  · experience extraordinary answers to prayer  
   
  So reignite your hope, wait with expectancy, and rediscover the heart of an uncommon God who often asks us to do uncommon things--and whose uncommon answers astound us beyond our wildest expectations. 
   
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  "Uncommon Answers is an exciting journey of understanding what it's like to partner with God in prayer and obedience . . . and then watch Him do the impossible! I pray that the miracles you read about in this book will elevate your faith to believe God to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you could ever ask or imagine in your life!"--Doug Clay, general superintendent, General Council of the Assemblies of God 
   
  "Deanna is a compelling storyteller! Uncommon Answers is the rare book that will both inform and inspire. You'll be equipped to face some of life's biggest challenges and encouraged by stories of God's miracle-working power. Add this one to your list!"--Rod Loy, lead pastor, First NLR; author, Help! I'm in Charge and Immediate Obedience 
   
  "Uncommon Answers is an inspiring journey blending biblical examples, testimonies, and personal experiences challenging and encouraging readers to persevere while resting in their faith. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a breakthrough and spiritual clarity through steadfastness and unwavering trust in God."--Alton Garrison, chair, Global Church Health; author, A Spirit-Empowered Church

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  Nervous Systems - Spiritual...

  Sara Billups

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  Every era has its challenges, but ours seem to be majoring in anxiety. Bombarded (via screens) by constant global conflicts, rancorous politics, and church scandals, today we endure seemingly endless external stressors. The reasons are easy to find—division in politics and the pews, caring for kids or aging parents, and the rapid impact of social media on our psyches, to name a few. While exploring these origins may hold some benefit, Sara Billups is concerned with right now: How do we live well in the presence of pervasive personal and collective anxiety? 
   
   
   
  The dissonance between Jesus saying "Do not worry" and her heart's inability to stop worrying led Sara to seek out spiritual rhythms and practices that create a holistic, holy response to the anxiety brimming in our bodies, our churches, and our society. 
   
   
   
  Nervous Systems offers helpful, doable daily practices for anxiety in the large and small trials in our lives. This collection of personal and cultural observations invites us to let go in the presence of our anxiety. Join Sara in learning how, with God's help, to face anxiety head-on rather than trying to pray it away or, worse, grin and bear it.

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