Spiritual Insight

Title:** Devotional Notes through the Book of Philemon **Description:** In "Devotional Notes through the Book of Philemon," author Marvin McKenzie takes you on a profound journey through the often-overlooked Epistle to Philemon, unveiling rich spiritual insights and practical wisdom. In this short but impactful letter, the Apostle Paul writes to Philemon, addressing themes of faith, forgiveness, and Christian relationships within the context of a specific situation. Marvin McKenzie skillfully unpacks the timeless teachings found in this letter, revealing their relevance for modern believers...

Suffering can strike anyone at any time - the death of a loved one, the loss of a job. No one would suggest that you should seek out suffering. And, no one would say that you should love suffering. In fact, suffering is not a being and, therefore, cannot be loved. But, these five insights about suffering will help you consider the value of suffering in a new light. Gerardine Guadagno shares stories of people who have lived through (or are still experiencing) suffering. She offers their examples of how to take a spiritual reality and put it into practice in a transformative way.

Haiku, and those poems inspired by them, attempt to realize the essence of a moment simply, directly, and creatively. Haiku represent a beautiful combination of presence and transcendence, of wonder and realization, through the crystallization of an instant in time. With two hundred sixty haiku and haiku-inspired poems, Swaying Branches, Rustling Leaves offers insightful observations of everyday and uncommon moments presented with humor, joy, and clarity. Ranging from the traditional to flexible verse, this book explores the simple marvel and delight present in the world in and around us if...