Best of
Belief

2008

The Radiance Sutras


Lorin Roche - 2008
    Lorin brings us his unique perspective on each of 112 Sanskrit teachings, along with his one-of-a-kind guidance in how to meditate with, embody, and practice them—what he describes as "answering the call of the sutras you love."

The Uses of Adversity


Carlfred Broderick - 2008
    But even in the face of such soul- wrenching griefs, there is hope. "The gospel of Jesus Christ is not insurance against pain," writes Dr. Carlfred Broderick, former president of the Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists. "It is resource in event of pain." His unforgettable, real- life examples illustrate the matchless power of the gospel to help us rise above even abuse or injustice. A perfect gift for anyone who is going through hard times.

The Fidelity of Betrayal: Towards a Church Beyond Belief


Peter Rollins - 2008
    In his new book The Fidelity of Betrayal, Peter Rollins has teased out - as Bonhoeffer never had the chance to do - profound possibilities hidden in the phrase. As a huge fan of Peter's first book, I find his second no less thoughtful, stimulating, and at times unsettling - always in a most (de)constructive way. His subversive parables, his clever turns of phrase, and his beguiling clarity all conspire to tempt the reader into that most fertile and terrifying of activities - to think to the very rim of one's understanding, and then to faithfully imagine the Truth that lies far beyond."- Brian McLaren, author/activist (www.brianmclaren.net) What if one of the core demands of a radical Christianity lay in a call for its betrayal, while the ultimate act of affirming God required the forsaking of God? And what if fidelity to the Judeo-Christian Scriptures demanded their renunciation? In short, what would it mean if the only way of finding real faith involved betraying it with a kiss?Employing the insights of mysticism and deconstructive theory, The Fidelity of Betrayal delves into the subversive and revolutionary nature of a Christianity that dwells within the church while simultaneously undermining it.

The Broken Heart: Applying the Atonement to Life's Experiences (EXPANDED EDITION)


Bruce C. Hafen - 2008
    Hafen of the First.Quorum of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints testifies, "The Savior has strength to compensate not only for our sins but also for our inadequacies, not only for our mistakes but also for our sins committed in ignorance, our errors of judgment, and are unavoidable imperfections."This expanded edition integrates three chapters from The Belonging Heart, another of Elder Hafen's landmark works, to strengthen his message that the Atonement is a doctrine of human development, not just a doctrine that erases black marks. He bears witness that "because of the Atonement, we can learn from our experience without being condemned by it."The Broken Heart invites us to share more fully in what the Atonement of Jesus Christ can do for both our personal growth and our peace of mind when we invite that power into our lives.