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This collection of 31 spiritual reflections in Habits of the HEART: Practices for Spiritual Seekers by Nancy Steeves reframes ancient stories from the Jewish Christian heritage. Thus, reclaiming their significance in helping us attain the highest level of humanity possible. This book is especially relevant to: - Those who identify as spiritual but not religious; - Those whose spirituality is most deeply connected to the natural world, and - Those who are exploring progressive Christianity In the author's words, It takes practice to keep human life human. To be a spiritual seeker is to be committed to the practices that keep our hearts pliable with wonder, tender with compassion, and responsive to the pain and joys of the world. This collection of reflections reveals some of the habits needed to build the muscle of faithfulness and resilience for living truly and loving deeply. Excerpt from Habits of the HEART: Practices for Spiritual Seekers by Nancy Steeves: To really experience the sacredness of our human journey is to expose ourselves to the wisdom that Earth would teach us. We need to find our place in the intricate web of relationships that allows life to flourish. We also need to learn to live with respect for the unity and diversity upon which life depends. We need to find a way to embrace the endless transformations necessary for life to continue and to evolve. We are of one substance with Earth, and whatever happens to Earth happens to us. Reviews: This is a profound and beautiful book. Nancy's oft repeated phrase, it takes practice, reminds us that habits of the heart come with diligent attention to who we are and who we want to be. This book will nourish your deepest self and enable you to be true to yourself in the world. - Don Murray, retired minister, educator, and author Through humorous imagery and exquisite articulation, Nancy gifts us with thoughts that will dance their way into our subconscious, holding our hands as we view old images and ways of being with new lenses. - Emily Kierstead, retired minister, musician, and contemporary Christian composer Cover design by Amy Loewan

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Nancy Steeves, B.Sc., M.Div., LL.B., D.Min is a minister with the United Church of Canada. Nancy also practiced law for more than a decade in public practice as a crown prosecutor and in private practice in civil and criminal law. She has provided leadership on the ministry team of Southminster-Steinhauer United Church in Edmonton, Alberta, for over 19 years. Nancy explores an expansive spirituality that honours the roots of the Judeo-Christian household but reaches beyond it to the wisdom of other enduring spiritual traditions, the natural world, poetry, the arts, and science. Amy Loewan is a visual artist based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. She received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting from the University of Alberta and is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.Amy is celebrated for her dedication to creating artwork that promotes peace, harmony, and understanding. In designing this book cover, Amy focused on the use of colour and symbol to evoke the contemplative spirit in order to reach the human heart.

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