Befriending DeathWhat is the meaning of death? How can we see it not just as an inevitable fate but as an act of fulfillment? Can our death be fruitful, a profoundly human gift to those we love? These are some of the questions that Henri Nouwen addressed in his later writings. In the years since his own sudden death in 1996, Nouwens influence as a spiritual mentor and companion has continued to grow. His writings on prayer, ministry, and the spiritual life have

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How does the afterlife relate to our lives in this world

John and Anna Travis

and how Christianity gave substance to his practice of Zen

Since his death in 1987

"We must walk with the companions of Jesus

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discusses the Afrikania Moment of the twentieth century

Ortiz's narrative reveals her very personal struggle to recover from an ordeal that shook her faith in God

and he did that with courage and a sense of humor

this book brings together insights from diverse sources on the state of the environment--and on what can be done

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