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4.5 / 5.0

The philosophy described in BECOMING A BETTER HUMAN: A Framework for Understanding Reality and Practicing Conscious Living may take some thought to grasp, but it’s...

Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

Kris Land’s THE INFINITY WITHIN: Break Through Fear, Trust Your Inner Power, and Create a Life That Reflects Who You Truly Are delivers an accessible...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Gary Horvitz’s JUST THIS!: Reweaving a World in Crisis offers a thoughtful and intellectually ambitious exploration of humanity’s interconnected global challenges, presenting a philosophical framework...

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Mingtong Gu’s COMING HOME TO EMBODIED AWAKENING: Reclaim Your Body, Power, and Purpose in an Age of AI offers a meditation-influenced riposte to the mental...

Rating:
2.9 / 5.0

With God at the center of THE COLOR BOOK CADENCE: Volume 1, C.J. Henry gives us an earnest glimpse into spirituality, resilience, and the influence...

Rating:
3.5 / 5.0

Though hard to fathom due to a certain looseness with words, Konstantin Scheihing's BEING A LIGHT TO YOURSELF – BEING A LIGHT TO THE WORLD:...

Rating:
3.4 / 5.0

In REALITY 2.0: A Revolutionary New Look at the Universe and Life, William Truax presents an ambitious and accessible meditation on science and spirituality that...

March 12, 2026

THE STREAM: Keys to Peace

By Thomas Fargnoli
Rating:
3.0 / 5.0

Written by Thomas Fargnoli, THE STREAM: Keys to Peace details one man's journey to spiritual meaning, but a lack of tension in the plot detracts...

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3.7 / 5.0

THE CARPENTER AND THE APPRENTICE's inquiry into spiritual matters is rich and nuanced, and Grace Zacaroli’s prose is strong throughout. On the other hand, the...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

In WRESTLING WITH WISDOM AT THE CROSSROADS, Chilly Billy Howell provides a masterful, emotionally resonant exploration of recovery and faith that is sure to inspire...

February 4, 2026

WHEN POTENTIAL MEETS PURPOSE

By Melissa McDuffie, Kenneth McDuffie
Rating:
3.7 / 5.0

In spite of its faults, WHEN POTENTIAL MEETS PURPOSE: A Journey of Discovery, Growth, and Divine Assignment comes across as sincere. Melissa and Kenneth McDuffie...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

In a crowded market, Monica Ion and Stefan Irimia’s THE 7 UNIVERSAL LAWS: The Hidden Rules Behind the Mind, Emotions, and the Architecture of the...

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