In the Spirit
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The wonder of a human hand; the tenacity of trillium; the restorative power of a hymnal: these topics and many more are explored in this thought-provoking collection of 80 spiritual essays from author-journalist Monica Graham.
Taken from the best of the Chronicle-Herald column of the same name, In the Spirit explores with wit and wonder our human relationship with spirituality and religion. With a journalist's curiosity, Graham asks the tough questions on a variety of subjects, from the implications of declining church membership, to Sunday shopping, to the merits of curiosity and acceptance in faith, but urges readers gently to come to their own conclusions. Whether we pray out loud or in silence, at the pub or the pew, this collection boldly holds each of us accountable to and responsible for our own spirituality, however we may choose to practice.
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- Intro
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Introduction: Bokeh
- PART I: Marvellous Creation
- Creation's Drama
- Awe and Mystery
- The Wonder of Us
- Why?
- Members of Creation
- Thin Places
- Light and Dark
- The Universe and Beyond
- The Trillium
- PART II: God's Gift to Us
- Life: Just Long Enough
- Sing
- Angels
- The Gift of Joy
- Holy Days
- Strawberries
- God's Good Mirth
- Seasons
- Planet Earth
- PART III: The Trouble with Us
- Smug and Secure
- Does Anyone Care?
- Out of Touch
- Spiritual Health
- The Christmas Challenge
- War in God's Name
- Critical Onlookers
- Fickle Imperfection
- Sin
- It's All About Us
- PART IV: The Big Picture
- Little Things Matter
- Religion
- The Air We Breathe
- Listen
- We're All Here Together
- Responsibility
- The Village Standard
- Signs and Symbols
- God in a Box
- Up Close and Personal
- Poverty and Plutocracy
- Blessings
- Why (Not) Me, Lord?
- PART V: Our Gift to God
- Sacrifice
- Loved and Loving
- Developing Virtues
- Vocation
- Every Day's a New Day
- Giving
- Accidental Gifts
- Forgiveness
- Goodness
- Saints Under Construction
- All Things Are Possible
- PART VI: Believe
- God Gave Us Brains for Thinking
- Existence
- Bones of Belief
- The Return from Rock Bottom
- There is a Tomorrow
- Coincidence?
- God is Everywhere
- The Winds of God
- Afterword: God Goes on Forever
- Acknowledgments
