Books published by Jewish Lights Publishing

Be inspired by the writings of ordinary Christians who chose to renounce the world in order to individually follow God's call. Insightful commentary and historical background illustrates how you can use this wisdom in your own spiritual quest.

In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from a variety of addictions as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily.

A Hindu classic with universal appeal for people of all faith traditions who turn to its inspirational support in the struggles of life, its consolation in times of grief and its deeply moving promise of God's love and guidance.

This bold revisioning of education recalibrates the focus of teaching from acquiring knowledge to transforming the soul. It presents six steps to help educators of all kinds teach to the heart, engage students in knowledge gathering without preaching or controlling, and enable students to personally integrate Jewish wisdom into their lives.

Internationally respected spiritual leader and author John Philip Newell challenges us to explore the major features of a new beginning for Christianity. Speaking directly to the heart of all Christians¿as well as to the faithful and seekers of other traditions¿he invites us to be part of a new holy birth of sacred living.

Provides spiritual activities, meditations, prayers and simple rituals to accommodate any lifestyle. Bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, acceptance of the past and transformation for the future, helping us embrace the Divine in daily life.

Guides readers step-by-step through the texts that make up the Zohar and explains the inner meanings of this sacred text in a way that is both spiritually enlightening and intellectually fascinating.

Takes you beyond assigning inspirational words to the page. It shows you how to use your writing to unlock the joy of life and the infinite perspectives and possibilities that living provides.

Learn and laugh with these women of the church, bound together by a deep commitment to ministry. Over fifty clergywomen representing fourteen denominations explore their holy-and unflinchingly human-moments as they juggle the sometimes isolating expectations from their congregations and the shared realities, graces and humor of everyday life.

Examines in detail the tenets of Vedanta, its relationship to other spiritual paths and its applications for your own spiritual journey.

Shares helpful insights that will inspire you to begin or deepen your own bowing practice.

As seen through the writings of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, the Stoic approach to life is surprisingly rich, nuanced, clear-eyed and friendly. Offers startlingly modern psychological and spiritual insight from the emperor''s personal journal entries.

Rabbi Shefa Gold, beloved teacher of chant, Jewish mysticism, prayer and spirituality, introduces you to this transformative spiritual practice as a way to unlock the power of sacred texts and take prayer and meditation into the delight of your life.

Our foremost spiritual leaders invite you to explore God, community, prayer, liturgy, healing, meditation, mysticism, study, rituals and more-offering in one place everything you need to discover all the directions that Jewish spirituality can take you.

This bold examination of the halakhic system offers fresh insights into Judaism and the quest for spiritual nourishment.

With creativity and poetry (and occasional heresy) Kushner dusts off thirty classical Hebrew words, shakes them free of the effects of generations of overuse, "re-translates" them and liberates their ancient holy power for contemporary spiritual life.

experience the wisdom and power of Lao Tzu''s words even if you have no previous knowledge of the Tao Te Ching. Provides insightful yet unobtrusive commentary that describes helpful historical background, explains the Tao Te Ching''s poetic imagery, and elucidates the ancient Taoist wisdom that will energize your spiritual quest.

Whether you have a need for speed or are drawn toward more lyrical motion, McFee and Foster offer poignant insights on how you can find your peak spiritual life in your favorite snow sport, no matter your skill level.