This is the Christmas of trumpets and trembling, of a universe tilted by a single birth, of a holiness that descends like a meteor and lands in a manger. But there is another way the story might be told…

We remember that holiness has never belonged only to the mighty or the certain, but to the vulnerable, the weary, the seekers, and to all who dare to love in difficult times.

In this hour of candlelight, we remember that holiness is not far away. It is here— in breath shared, in hope rekindled, in the quiet courage to begin again.

Tenderness helped me on my journey to adulthood, and taught me the importance of hospitality.

May we know that love can heal us, all of us, if we act with compassion, if we offer grace.

Help me feel the calm in the storm—even the ones of my own making.

Beloved teacher Jack Kornfield shares stories on navigating our human experience with wisdom and care—for ourselves and our world.At a time of collective anxiety, injustice, and suffering, this book helps us listen with compassion to the pulse of the world and to one another. Beloved meditation...

As citizens of this democratic nation, we’re all complicit in its wars and conflicts.

Can one small act of kindness change someone's day? In this grocery store, it just might.Catching Kindness is a heartwarming picture book that shows how compassion can ripple through everyday moments. When a young shopper feels disappointed and grumpy, an unexpected gesture of kindness sparks a

Addiction thrives in isolation and shame—two things that are deeply opposed to the message of Jesus.… The Parable of the Prodigal Child and addiction share profound themes of isolation, shame, and the redemptive power of love and community.

We are at a threshold. As we face uncertain futures, the familiar is falling away.

May you find peace even though I cannot be its source.

In sixteen heartfelt and thoughtful essays, Unitarian Universalist chaplains provide a close-up view of their day-to-day ministry in hospitals, hospices, prisons, the military, the police force, and rehabilitation centers.

In a world increasingly marked by division and discord, beloved Jesuit priest Gregory Boyle offers a transformative vision of community and compassion—a perfect message for readers of Anne Lamott, Mary Oliver, and Richard Rohr.

A revised and expanded edition of Thich Nhat Hanh’s classic introduction to guided meditation for a world in search of mindfulness

The much-anticipated follow up to the groundbreaking anthology Disability Visibility: another revolutionary collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience, and intimacy in all its myriad forms.

A heartfelt call and primer for community-oriented models of wellbeing in our age of polarization and turmoil.

The cyclical nature of day and night frames a heartfelt exploration of the shared experiences that bring us all together.

John Pavlovitz has inspired millions to keep boldly loving both neighbors and strangers throughout the years of Trump’s hate-mongering campaign and presidency and continues to be a voice of sanity and urgency when so much is still at stake.

A child and her family take in refugees during the Korean War in this poignant picture book about courage and what it really means to care for your neighbors.