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Author in the News: Diane Dreher in Psycholgy Today

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  Diane Dreher ( Pathways to Inner Peace ) recently wrote a column for Psychology Today : " 3 Keys to Optimal Living in the Second Half of Life " Book Description Pathways to Inner Peace  offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and uncertainty. Blending scientific insight, spiritual wisdom, personal stories, and practical exercises, this book helps readers cultivate peace of mind and deepen their connection—to themselves, to others, and to the natural world. Inspiring and accessible, it’s a companion for anyone seeking greater clarity, calm, and meaning in daily life. Keywords inner peace; mindfulness; emotional well-being; stress relief; spiritual growth; personal transformation; self-awareness; holistic healing; mind-body connection' guided exercises; peace of mind; connection to nature; self-discovery; practical spirituality; daily calm; clarity and purpose; mental health; resilience; inspirational stories; meditation and ...

Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - He's a Porn Addict (Overbay & Shea)

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  Today's Publisher's Pride is  He's a Porn Addict...Now What?  by Tony Overbay and Joshua Shea , which reached  #48 in sexual addiction & recovery on Amazon . Book description: Admitting you're a drug addict or alcoholic can be difficult, but when it comes to pornography addiction, the pain of betrayal can hit the addict's partner worse than the addict himself. Difficult questions come rushing: Does he look at this stuff because I'm not enough? Was he like this when I first met him? Is this God trying to test me? What kind of help is available for him? Am I just supposed to stay here and deal with this? With  He's a Porn Addict...Now What?: An Expert and a Former Addict Answer Your Questions , you'll get pertinent answers from both sides of the equation: from a therapist and from a former pornography addict. Keywords: porn addiction, recovery and healing, spouse and partner support, betrayal trauma, sexual addiction, marriage and relationships, ther...

Faith, Politics, and America's Divided Soul

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  Faith and politics have become America’s mirror—reflecting both its yearning for moral purpose and its fear of losing common ground. The nation’s divided soul is not simply about ideology; it’s about identity. When belief becomes a political badge, faith stops being a source of unity and starts being a weapon of belonging. 1. How faith became a political identity Recent studies show that religious polarization now intertwines belief with party loyalty , transforming spiritual conviction into social identity. Churches that once gathered people across class and culture increasingly fracture along partisan lines. In 2024, nearly 74% of Americans identified as Christian , yet congregations split over immigration, climate, and nationalism—issues that became tests of allegiance rather than opportunities for discernment. This shift has created what theologians call a discipleship crisis : believers shaped more by cable news than by Scripture. When faith is absorbed into political triba...