God

Stories

EDITED BY MICHAEL CURTIS
In a fresh approach to an age-old discussion, an editor of the Atlantic Monthly collects twenty-five short stories by eminent writers about spiritual experiences of all sorts. With works by John Updike, Philip Roth, Louise Erdrich, James Joyce, Flannery O'Connor, James Baldwin, Alice Munro, and more, God: Stories offers insight, solace, and pleasure not only to the faithful but to seekers - and to those who simply love fine stories. "Challenging the mind and exhilarating the soul . . . [this] rare and precious collection" (Susannah Heschel) explores the human dimensions of spirituality from the comic to the passionate, the skeptical to the mystical and beyond.

Mariner Books 2003 416 PP. Paper

$15.00 (in stock)

God & Evolving Universe (622)

JAMES REDFIELD
SECONDHAND, Fair condition in dustcover. It is no accident, argue James Redfield and Michael Murphy-the leading co-creators of today's spiritual boom-that the twentieth and twenty-first centuries have witnessed an explosion in human capacities. Daily we hear and read about supernormal athletic feats, clairvoyant perception, lives transformed by meditative practices, healing through prayer-and we ourselves experience these things. Many people's lives nowadays are marked by improved communication, a will to go beyond ego, synchronistic flow, and a sense of transcendent oneness and identity.

Tarcher 2002 320 PP. Cloth

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God And Decision-making

A Quaker Approach

BY JANE MACE
This book explores how British Quakers reconcile their search for God's will with the reality of time and everyday commitments. It looks at the role of clerks in facilitating discernment and drafting minutes and at the concept of "upholding." The author also examines Quakers' use of reading and writing in decision making.

Britain Yearly Meeting 2012 144 PP. Paper

$17.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

God And His Creations

Tales From The Old Testament

BY MARCIA WILLIAMS
In the beginning there was only God . . . and then S/He started creating! The last and most troublesome of all God's creations were men and women -- and, as these wondrous tales reveal, God was forever having to give them a helping hand. Energetic narratives, voluminous illustrations, and gently humorous details, make these Old Testament tales vibrantly accessible to young readers.

Candlewick Press 2004 37 PP. Paper

$15.99 (in stock)

God Believes In Love

Straight Talk About Gay Marriage

BY GENE ROBINSON, IX BISHOP OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
From the first openly gay Episcopal Bishop, this groundbreaking book lovingly and persuasively makes the case for same-sex marriage using common sense, reasoned, and religious arguments. In plain, direct language, rather than polemics or ideology, Robinson addresses ten questions frequently asked by those trying to understand whether gay marriage is truly and just and righteous path for our society -- among them, "what's wrong with civil unions?" "doesn't the Bible condemn homosexuality?" and "doesn't gay marriage change the definition of marriage?"

Knopf 2012 185 PP. Cloth

$24.00 (in stock)

The God Box

BY ALEX SANCHEZ
High school senior Paul has dated Angie since middle school, and they're good together. They have a lot of the same interests, like singing in their church choir and being active in Bible club. But when Manuel transfers to their school, Paul has to rethink his life. Manuel is the first openly gay teen anyone in their small town has ever met, and yet he says he's also a committed Christian. Talking to Manuel makes Paul reconsider thoughts he has kept hidden, and listening to Manuel's interpretation of Biblical passages on homosexuality causes Paul to reevaluate everything he believed.

Simon & Schuster 2009 272 PP. Paper

$8.99 (in stock)

God Calling (822)

The Power Of Love And Joy

RUSSELL, A.J.
SECONDHAND COPY. mass market paperback in good condition (unread?). Has anice cover and good typesetting in Britain and sell like hotcakes to some Quakers.American editiuon is printed on thick toilet papaer and is not that easy on the eye- but still worth reading.

Jove 1978 208 PP. Paper

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God Created

BY MARK FRANCISCO BOZZUTI-JONES
Each page has a few words about the different things God has created, and a full-page vibrant and glossy illustration. Emphasizes the all-encompassing act of creation: "God created all these things: / questions, answers / faith, love, hope, / and much more."

Augsburg 2003 28 PP. Cloth

$16.99 (in stock)

God Has A Dream

A Vision For Hope For Our Times

BY DESMOND TUTU
This book is what Tutu calls "a cumulative expression of my life's work.", and is drawn largely from his sermons and lectures. He begins each chapter "Dear Child of God," and goes on to reflect on some aspect of the human condition illustrating his thoughts with anecdotes from his personal and public life. The book is written in his deceptively simple style and with great humor.

Doubleday 2004 144 PP. Cloth

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God Is...

A Curriculum For K Through Adult.

BY RE EXECUTIVE CONCERNS GROUP
lessons for all ages to assist in exploring their Quakerfaith.

PYM 2000 20 PP. Looseleaf

$11.25 (in stock)

God Is All Around

A Collection Of Inspirational Writings And Drawings

BY NANCY MCCORMICK AND ELLEN THOMAS
A collection of inspirational thoughts, prayers, stories, poems, pictures and songs from Nancy McCormick of Good News associates, an organization supporting individuals, who are called to non-institutional ministries in the arts and religion. Connected to North Western Evangelical Friends. Comes with a CD of thirteen songs.

Good News Associates 2006 48 PP.50 MIN Disk

$6.50 (in stock)

God Is One

The Way Of Islam

BY MARSTON SPEIGHT
Recommended at workshops in the FGC Gathering, God Is One confronts some of the barriers to understanding Islam as it describes the Islamic way that binds together millions of people from Africa and Asia to Europe and North and South America. Illustrated throughout with examples of Islam's contributions to science, art, medicine, architecture, and literature, this book demonstrates the significance of Islam as a world religion.

Friendship Press 2001 175 PP. Paper

$6.00 (in stock)

God Is Silence

BY PIRRE LACOUT
Translated from the French by John Kay. The author, a French priest, with a deep sympathy for Quakerism speaks about preparing for silence, obstacles to silence, the psychology of silence, stages of silence, silence and Jesus, and silence and pacifism. In print in many different editions since 1969.

Britain Yearly Meeting 2008 27 PP. Paper

$6.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

God Just Is

GARDNER, CURT
With modesty about his extraordinary personal story, Curt Gardner shows us how experience and spiritual practice can come together in a life grounded in God. Rich descriptions of varying traditions of silent worship are woven into the author's own spiritual journey as a Quaker, which is both difficult at times and deeply moving. Alongside this is practical advice on silent worship, informed by a deep knowledge of the tradition. This book shows how it is possible to move to a state where we don't question the who or what of God, but accept that God just is.

Quaker Books 2012 146 PP. Paper

$17.00 (in stock)

God Of Love

A Guide To The Heart Of Judaism, Christianity And Islam

BY MIRABAI STARR
A passionate and personal exploration of the interconnected wisdom of the three Abrahamic faiths, this book includes an overview of essential teachings, stories, prophetic calls for peace and justice, and deeply engaging narratives from the author's own spiritual experiences. This book guides readers to recognize the teachings and practices that unify rather than divide the three religions.

Monkfish 2012 232 PP. Paper

$15.95 (out of stock but can be backordered)

A God Of One's Own

Religion's Capacity For Peace And Potential For Violence

BY ULRICH BECK
A sociologist seeks to reach beyond the commonly-used "methodological secularism" meant to explain away the importance of religion. He explores the complexities of personal and communal faith and the need for religious tolerance.

Polity Press 2010 231 PP. Paper

$19.95 (in stock)

God Of Surprises

BY GERARD W. HUGHES
A classic of Spiritual direction since it was first published in 1965. He adapts the Ignatian spiritual exercises to guide the reader through encounters with the human Jesus. They may be easy to read, but they slowly and steadily take the reader through hard places, with some humor and much insight. The book is designed to find "buried treasure" in the spiritual lives of those disillusioned with the strictures of more conventional Christianity. Each chapter has a series of exercises and thought tasks to help the reader understand what the ideas expressed may mean in his life.

Eerdmans 2008 163 PP. Paper

$18.00 (out of stock but can be backordered)

God Of Surprises

BY GERARD HUGHES
One of the most widely read and highly acclaimed religious books for over twenty years, almost every British Quaker seems to have owned and read it. God of Surprises is based on the ignaition exercises and takes readers on a spiritual journey of discovery and change. This newest edition also contains reflections by Hughes on his influential book and an appreciative foreword by Eugene Peterson.

Eerdmans 2008 163 PP. Paper

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God Of The Sparrow

BY JAROSLAV VAJDA, ILLUSTRATED BY PRESTON MCDANIELS
These are the words of a modern day hymn by a Lutheran pastor. The words and pictures together convey the beauty of the world, which in turn shows the love of God for man, the earth and the whole universe. For ages 4-8.

Morehouse 2001 32 PP. Paper

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God Of The Sparrow

BY JAROSLAV VAJDA, ILLUSTRATED BY PRESTON MCDANIELS
Full page illustrations accompany the words of the hymn "God of the Sparrow" by Jaroslav V. Vajda: "God of the sparrow God of the whale God of the swirling stars / How does the creature say Awe? / How does the creature say Praise?" Quirky and charming illustrations.

Morehouse Publishing 2001 32 PP. Cloth

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God Raising Us

Parenting As A Spiritual Practice-php 396

BY EILEEN FLANAGAN
When Eileen Flanagan became a mother, her spiritual world was dramatically discomposed. Bringing children into her life required her to find new ways to discern God's leadings; her ways of experiencing connection to the Divine were transformed; and her personal spiritual practices were tried, tested, and ultimately reinvented. In telling her own story - the challenges faced, the lessons learned - she calls on Friends to recognize parenthood as a phase of spiritual development with special gifts and needs, and suggest ways that we may begin to support the faith lives of parents and help our meetings be more fully multigenerational. Discussion questions are included.

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 2008 31 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

Godless For God's Sake

Nontheism In Contemporary Quakerism

EDITED BY DAVID BOULTON
In this book edited by British Friend and author David Boulton, 27 Quakers from 4 countries and 13 yearly meetings tell how they combine active and committed membership in the Religious Society of Friends with rejection of traditional belief in the existence of a transcendent, personal and supernatural God. The essays reveal a diverse range of nontheism, including agnosticism, atheism, humanism, naturalism and nonrealism. Contributors include Robin Alpern, Philip Gross, Joan D Lucas, Os Cresson, James Riemermann, Sandy Parker, and David Rush.

Dale Historical Monographs 2006 152 PP. Paper

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Godly Play

An Imaginative Approach To Religious Education

BY JEROME BERRYMAN
Berryman describes a play-based philosophy to religious education based on Sofia Cavaletti's work. This is an excellent foundational companion to 'Teaching Godly Play,' Berryman's seminal description of how to set up a Montessori-like religious education program with stories and play as the center of the curriculum.

Augsburg Fortress 1995 179 PP. Paper

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God's Government Begun

The Society For Universal Inquiry And Reform, 1842--1846

BY THOMAS HAMM
Growing out of the radical fringes of the abolitionist movement, the Society for Universal Inquiry and Reform set out to found a new social order based on the principles of nonresistance. The Society founded eight utopian communities, which, though short-lived, were the setting for the most radical questioning of antebellum American society. The members of the Society renounced all forms of coercive relationships. They attempted to live without government or private property and to model new visions of work, education, religion, economics, women's rights and roles, and community. This book tells the story of their attempt to transform the world and begin the "Government of God."

Indiana Univ Press 1995 344 PP. Cloth

$59.95 (in stock)

God's Healing Grace

Reflections On A Journey With Mental And Spiritual Illness - Php 394

BY MARIELLEN GILPIN
Most of us go about our daily lives assuming that we all participate in one shared reality....'Reality' is not as shared as we may think. Research indicates that 40-80% of people have out-of-the-ordinary experiences at some times in their lives, although talking about it is rare. I commend Mariellen Gilpin for her courage to describe her own unique experiences. We may not all need to name our intense feelings as demons or deal with our demons as the author does, but she does deal with them. The voices of persons labeled with mental illnesses are voices in our communities that need to be heard.

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 2008 35 PP. Paper

$6.50 (in stock)

God's Paintbrush

BY SANDY E. SASSO, ILLUSTRATOR
Colorful multicultural, multiracial book about God from a young child's viewpoint. Interactive text provides many hours of reading and discussion. Beautiful illustrations.

Jewish Lights 1992 32 PP. Cloth

$17.95 (in stock)

God's Politics

Why The Right Gets It Wrong And The Left Doesn't Get It

BY JIM WALLIS
God's Politics offers a clarion call to make both our religious communities and our government more accountable to key values of the prophetic religious tradition -- that is, make them pro-justice, pro-peace, pro-environment, pro-equality, pro-consistent ethic of life (beyond single issue voting), and pro-family (without making scapegoats of single mothers or gays and lesbians). Our biblical faith and religious traditions simply do not allow us as a nation to continue to ignore the poor and marginalized, deny racial justice, tolerate the ravages of war, or turn away from the human rights of those made in the image of God.

HarperSanFrancisco 2006 384 PP. Paper

$14.95 (in stock)

God's Politics

Why The Right Gets It Wrong And The Left Doesn't Get It - A New Vision Of Faith And Politics In America

BY JIM WALLIS
AS NEW SECONDHANDHAND A clarion call to make both our religious communities and our government more accountable to key values of the prophetic religious tradition -- that is, make them pro-justice, pro-peace, pro-environment, pro-equality, pro-consistent ethic of life (beyond single issue voting), and pro-family (without making scapegoats of single mothers or gays and lesbians). Our biblical faith and religious traditions simply do not allow us as a nation to continue to ignore the poor and marginalized, deny racial justice, tolerate the ravages of war, or turn away from the human rights of those made in the image of God.

2005 384 PP. Cloth

$5.00 (in stock)

God's Quiet Things

BY NANCY SWEETLAND, ILLUSTRATED BY RICK STEVENS
Delightful lyrics accompany rich pastel illustrations to reveal wondrous quiet pieces of God's creation. Ages 2 to 6.

Eerdmans 1994 30 PP. Paper

$8.50 (in stock)

God's Spirit In Nature

Php 336

BY JUDITH BROWN
Learning to move from anger and despair to sacredness and love, Judith presents her meditations as she practices being present in God's world.

Pendle Hill Pamphlet 1998 32 PP. Paper

$6.50 (out of stock but can be backordered)