"Follow the moving stories of four women as they are drawn into a spiritual formation journey at a retreat center: Hannah, a pastor who doesn't realize how exhausted she is. Meg, a widow and recent empty-nester who is haunted by her past. Mara, a woman who has experienced a lifetime of rejection and is now trying to navigate a difficult marriage. Charissa, a hard-working graduate student who wants to get things right"--Page 2 of cover.

Relates the personal stories and meditations of the Sedona Mago Retreat's founder which offer inspiration for connecting with the natural world.

"When Bình fights back against a bully who makes fun of his Vietnamese heritage, he expects to be cheered as the hero. He defeated the bad guy, right? Instead, it gets him a stern warning from his vice principal and worried parents. Now he's stuck on a family trip to a silent meditation retreat. That means no talking--and no video games!--for a whole weekend. Could things possibly get any worse? However, when a nun gathers all the kids to tell them...

Buddy Helms lives and works under the thumb of his powerful father. He's proved himself time and again to the manipulative patriarch -- even saving the company from financial ruin. Yet for six years Buddy's waited to hear that he's worthy of his father's love and respect. Now, after another cold dismissal, Buddy's slamming the door on everything he's strived for. When his church counselor recommends a soothing tonic for his disillusionment, frustration,...

The spiritual journey takes unexpected turns for the women of Sensible Shoes in this third book of the series. Having been challenged to persevere in hope, can they now embrace the joy of complete surrender? Join these four women in a poignant story that reveals the joy that comes from laying our lives at the feet of God and standing barefoot on holy ground.

Meg, Charissa, Hannah, and Mara are taking their next steps in the spiritual formation journey. But each is finding a roadblock-- and sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Can they help each other overcome the griefs and tensions that keep resurfacing?

"This thesis explores the theoretical basis for the implementation of family workshops and retreats that utilize experiential learning as the primary instructional methodology. The author argues that because of the uniqueness of each family unity's needs and composition experiential learning methodologies can provide a retreat facilitation with tools that help empower each family member to become a knowledgeable and responsible participant involved...

Mark is a young gay man who is addicted to sex and drugs. When he hits bottom, his concerned brother checks him into a Christian retreat in the New Mexico desert. Gayle and Ted are the compassionate husband and wife team who run the retreat. They have made it their mission to cure young men of their 'gay affliction' through spiritual guidance. Mark bonds with fellow resident Scott and as their friendship evolves, they are forced to confront their...