Foundations for Spiritual Education: Research of the Baha'i Writings One of the real keys to transforming the world is the spiritual education and training of children. A sourcebook for any serious educator, it collects together sacred writings of the Baha'i Faith on the nature, purpose, content, process and framework for spiritual education.

To Serve Humanity: Teaching Our Faith With refreshing candor Nathan Rutstein discusses personal challenges and difficulties that must be surmounted if we are to become more effective teachers of the Baha'i Faith.

Vision of Race Unity "Racism is the most challenging issue confronting America." This statement, issued by the National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, addresses the issue of racism, and what is necessary to heal the negative effects of racial and ethnic conflicts. This makes a great addition for anyone’s personal library, to study and deepen in groups, or to share with friends.

Healing the Wounded Soul "I sit with my 2 ½-year-old grandson on my lap, and waves of memories engulf me. I was as trusting as that once. I was as innocent, too." -from Chapter 1.

A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Peterson recounts in clear and helpful detail the source of her deep shame, the difficulties she encountered in developing as a human being, and the healing roles of faith and her own independent investigation of spiritual truth in achieving a lasting positive self-image and the capacity to help others.

Marriage Beyond Black and White Some marriages become symbols of hope for a promising future. "My parents broke one of the strongest taboos in our society and thereby became outcasts in their native land. This is their story." -David Douglas

A powerful story about the marriage of a Black man and a White woman, Marriage beyond Black and White offers a poignant and sometimes painful look at what it was like to be an interracial couple in the United States from the early 1940s to the mid-1990s.

Wayfarer's Guide to Bringing the Sacred Home What is the spiritual connection between self, family, and community? What do these relationships have to do with our spiritual development? In this engaging work about the importance of bringing spiritual values to everyday living, Joseph Sheppherd explores issues that shape our lives and the lives of those around us: the vital role of personal transformation in spiritual growth, the importance of spiritual training in raising children, the divine purpose of marriage and family, and processes for building strong communities.

Power of Prayer: Make a Joyful Noise Faced with raising two children with disabilities and the loss of her own eyesight, Brode experienced seemingly insurmountable hardships in her personal life. Through her discovery of the power of prayer, she rose to meet the challenges confronting her family with remarkable strength and fortitude.

It's Not Your Fault Finally, a book that challenges conventional wisdom about healing from trauma and abuse. Simply put, you can't think your way to happiness if you're suffering the effects of trauma or abuse. Yet every day, millions receive this message from a multi-billion-dollar self-help industry. As a result, many think it's their fault when their efforts to healing themselves fail.

Living in the Half-Light Using excerpts from the Baha'i writings to support the stories (or maybe it's the other way around), Living in the Half-Light offers lots of examples of how the Baha'i writings can be applied in our daily lives. A delightful read!

Partners in Spirit: What Couples Say About Marriages That Work Heather Cardin incorporates interviews with over twenty married couples who share what has worked to strengthen their relationships during their years together. Their stories, hints, and advice illustrate the Bahá'í perspective of marriage, which involves an equal partnership in the spiritual development of both husband and wife.

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Author Gregory C. Dahl, with many years of experience as an economist and senior official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), offers a penetrating look at issues surrounding globalization and provides refreshing solutions to the many complex questions it raises. In One World, One People, Dahl relies on his global experience with the IMF and insights provided by the Bahá'í Faith to suggest a promising future for all of humankind.

Peace: More Than An End To War An inspiring blueprint both for the peace of the individual and the peace of our global society. Members of the Bahá'í Faith believe that the future is filled with hope and promise, for the Bahá'í writings state unequivocally that world peace is not only possible, it's inevitable. In this compilation, selections from the Bahá'í writings spell out how world peace can be achieved.