Books by Dr Durrell Watkins
Available from online retailers, such as Lulu.com/shop, Amazon.com,
BarnesandNoble.com (& Nook)…
A
Journey from Fundamentalism to a Ministry of Spiritual Humanism
Spirituality is both a personal and a shared
experience; it is private and communal. The old religious dogmas, hierarchies,
creeds, and antiquated vocabularies are increasingly irrelevant to 21st century seekers
of truth; but the shared spiritual journey still has value. Can we move beyond
the irrelevance of outmoded religion and still form spiritual communities,
embrace life enhancing rituals, enjoy sacred stories, and ask honest questions
that may not have preapproved answers? One liberal minister thinks that such
spiritual communities are possible and needed and he has devoted his life to
creating such communities. A humanistic spirituality can still embrace mystery
and wonder, hope and peace, possibilities and wisdom, and as we offer such
spirituality, a new generation may discover that houses of worship can still
have meaning.
Celebrating the Queer community, affirming the sacred value of all people,
blessing this world rather than making promises about the next, acknowledging
the sacred in the secular, blending and transcending traditions to create a new
and relevant church experience for the 21st century, Sunshine Cathedral is a
"different kind of church..."
Financial gifts are needed to support good causes
and churches are especially dependent on faithful, goodwill offerings. But
giving is more than funding projects; it is a spiritual discipline that helps
the giver grow. Generous people tend to be happier and they feel personally
invested in the good work their gifts make possible. As much as churches and
charities need our gifts, we need to be givers. This short book will encourage
you to grow in the grace of giving and to experience the blessing that it is to
be a consistent, generous giver.
Knowing that prayer is a power within you rather than a way of
begging an external Power for help is a wonderful discovery. Using the power of
positive prayer, we can reclaim our lives and our joy.
Old Stories, New Thoughts, & Progressive Spirituality
Can a Skeptic Enjoy the Bible? Wrestling
With God Without Getting Pinned is an honest
struggle to apply critical thinking and practical reason to the myths and
metaphors of ancient scriptures. The author believes that creative writing can
be true (and in fact can offer new truths as each reader approaches a text) without being factual. Wrestling With God....is an affirmation of truth that does not demand
the literary symbols of scripture be taken literally. Rather than asking
religion to redeem people, the writer is asking thinking people to redeem
religion so that it can be relevant in the
21st century.
Prayers for Every Day of the Year
Using simple and inclusive language, this small
book offers inspirational quotes as well as a prayer for every day of the year.
Drawing on the wisdom of the Judeo-Christian scriptures as well as on other spiritual
traditions of the world, and holding always a sense of optimism and gratitude,
these short prayers will remind you of your unity with the one Presence and one
Power that is expressing through and as your life and with which all things are
possible. As we practice the affirmative way of praying offered in Optimism & Gratitude: Prayers for Every Day of the Year, we will feel
empowered and we will learn to expect the best from ourselves and from Life.
Consistently throughout this small book, you will
be affirmed as a person of sacred value, and you will be encouraged to affirm
yourself as a gifted member of the human family, possessed of great potential. You
will also be encouraged to see the Light of divinity within you AND within all
people.
This is a book that will encourage leaders of
progressive, inclusive spiritual communities. As the title says, the teachings
are progressive, positive, and practical. This is a book meant to help liberal,
open, and affirming worshipping communities thrive by encouraging their
leaders.
A positive thinking, optimistic, and empowering
book that teaches us to use our words intentionally to direct our thinking in
ways that will create the feelings that will bring joy and wonder to our lives.
A liberal minister offers thoughts about prayer
and models of prayer for people who practice spirituality on the margins, and
for those who have not identified with a particular spiritual path. This isn't a typical
prayer book, but it may become one of the most important ones on your shelf.
1 comment:
Wow, I didn't realize you had so many books out! Thanks for this helpful list.
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