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    Recently,  An Afternoon's Dictation  (Greenebaum), reached #1 on the Amazon bestseller list of books in ecumenism Christian theology, #10 in faith and spirituality. and #66 in Christian Faith. The book has been on bestseller lists many times.  Book Description:  In 1999 Steven Greenebaum felt he'd hit the wall. Fifty years old, he could not make sense of his life or the world around him. For several months he angrily demanded answers from God, if God were there. One afternoon, an inner voice told him to get a pen and paper and write. Steven then took dictation - three pages, not of commandments but guidance for leading a meaningful life.   An Afternoon's Dictation  grapples with, organizes, and deeply explores the revelations Steven received and then studied for over ten years. His sharing is NOT offered as the only possible way to understand it the dictation. It is offered, rather, as a start. The book's sections include deep explorations int...

  Inner peace doesn’t come from silence alone. It comes from how we relate to our own feelings — especially the quiet ones that follow success. When we are pleased , we rest in harmony with what is. The feeling is light, brief, and balanced. It acknowledges goodness without clinging to it. It lets gratitude breathe. Being pleased is peaceful because it doesn’t demand more. It says, this moment is enough. It’s the kind of satisfaction that dissolves tension rather than feeding it. When we are proud , we stand in harmony with who we are. The feeling is deeper, rooted in identity and effort. It affirms our values and our growth. It gives courage to continue. Pride, when humble and honest, strengthens inner peace. It says, I am becoming who I hoped to be. But pride without humility can fracture peace — turning self‑respect into self‑importance. So, the path to inner peace lies in balance: Be pleased with what happens. Be proud of who you are becoming. Be humble enough to keep ...

  This week's editor's choice is  A Theology for the Rest of Us  by Arthur Yavelberg. This book is a highly respected book, well reviewed, and recipient of some excellent awards. For seekers, skeptics, and spiritually curious readers who want depth—not doctrine—this book offers a path worth exploring. Book description: Why does evil exist? Does God? Do we have free will—or are we shaped by forces we barely understand? In an age of disillusionment with organized religion and frustration with shallow “spirituality,” more and more thoughtful people are searching for a path that is honest, coherent, and intellectually alive. A Theology for the Rest of Us offers a clear, rational exploration of the deepest questions humans ask, drawing on wisdom from both Eastern and Western traditions—including Buddhism, Taoism, Hindu philosophy, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Instead of defending dogma, the book invites readers into a cross‑cultural conversation about meaning, suff...