Hearts Books

John Zumwalt makes the case that the reason the church exists is because of the great commission. God loves people. It breaks God's heart that there are so many who have never heard his name. He yearns to be in relationship with the unreached people of the world. What grieves God ought to grieve us too.

Zumwalt argues that much of the problem with the Western church is that we have lost focus on what matters to God, and instead focus on ourselves. He argues that the Christian walk is not meant to be easy. Blessings that we receive aren't meant for us to be used selfishly, but are given so that God's name will be known among the nations. The same is true of the nation of Israel. Israel was chosen not just to be blessed, but instead to be used by God as part of his plan to reconcile every nation to him.

This is a challenging book. It is easy to understand, but it is not easy to apply.

You'll find a new lens to see throughout the whole Bible in a new different way. I never read the psalms or maybe any Old Testament scripture in such an evangelistic way.

Zumwalt gives you a solid biblical foundation to think different about your life now and how God intended it to be in respect to your neighbor, and the rest of the world. I wish there were more books like this, that make fire inside of you that you just can't wait to take to other people.

I was encouraged to read "Passion for the Heart of God" about six years ago, and it has changed the way that I view the Old Testament! Among this book's numerous insights is the well-laid-out explanation that the Nation of Israel was not (in my words, not Zumwalt's) "chosen by God to be His people", but rather "chosen from all of God's peoples (i.e. everyone) to be his Priests and Evangelists" - in other words, the Jews are a Light to the whole World that God loves and wants to save, just as the Levites are a "chosen" tribe within the Nation of Israel - they're not "better," they're just "different." If that doesn't make sense... read the book! :) That truth still gets me juiced, and has helped me to see in the O.T. that God LOVES the Egyptians, he LOVES the Assyrians... why wasn't this taught to me clearly when I was a kid?!

The title of this book is perfect--the passion from the very heart of God for the people He created. It's what the whole Bible is about, as Mr. Zumwalt shows in such an easy to read, entertaining at times and yet powerful way. This book will challenge you, so be careful. :) Sometimes if you see the beautiful passion of God, you'll be floored and humbled and find that passion in your own heart too. And that passion flowing in your heart may send you where you never thought you'd be...

When I was first given Passion for the Heart of God, I wasn't much of a reader. However, I couldn't put this book down when I started reading it. It was easy to read and reproducible. John showed the simplicity of the message of the Bible in proving all the more that it is God's design to redeem all men back to Himself. God didn't just love Isreal in the Old Testament, but chosen them to be His ambassadors to make His name known among all peoples, just like He has chosen us as Gentiles and given us the commission to extend Christ's Kingdom to the far corners of the earth. I will never read my Bible the same again.

The Passionate Heart is the spiritual revelation and memoir of author Zoe Ann Nicholson, whose lifetime of political feminism and activism was incorporated the transformation and elevation of learning ancient Tibetan meditation techniques. Revealing what life was like inside a private Buddhist community where students were taught to integrate Western practicalities with Eastern self-discovery paths to enlightenment, The Passionate Heart is a moving, dynamic, and true story of dedication, study, exploration and spiritual growth.

In this cynical, seen-it-all, done-it-all world, it is refreshing to see the subject of spiritual discovery approached with such wonder and excitement. In this intimate story, you get the real sense of what it would be like to be the student of a remarkable teacher.

The story takes you along to discover a feminist's search for enlightenment, in addition to providing suggestions for your own personal journey. The book discusses concepts about meditation, energy conservation and psychic sensitivity that introduce a larger metaphysical world to the reader. You also see how this path transforms and refines the author - her experience of life - and her experience as a woman.

The prose is so engaging, it feels like you are having coffee with a friend. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in self discovery, the teacher Rama or feminism.

This book is perhaps one of the most enjoyful, inspiring & insightful books I've read regarding self-discovery. Once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down! It was interesting seeing how the author dealt with studying Buddhist self-discovery being a feminist. Full of practical wisdom regarding self-discovery for women (and men).

Passionate Heart is a remarkable story of one woman's search for transformation, personal growth, and enlightenment. She finds it in the most unlikely of places, simply life itself. Passionate Heart teaches how the acceptance of new life experiences is the key to finding happiness and learning to enjoy life in the current moment.

I have read many books over the years on the subject of personal growth and transformation. Some books tell a story about a student's magical journey of personal growth through interactions with a teacher that the reader could never expect to experience. Others simply tell a story about a single transformational experience that appears uncommon and unlikely for most. Passionate Heart is different. The story itself is a lesson. Passionate Heart is the teacher and the reader is the student. The reader is taught how to take the magical journey of life and use it to experience personal transformations - not just once, but over and over.

Even though the lessons of Passionate Heart apply to men and women alike, it is particularly empowering for women. It is simply a must read for women of all ages.

A Passionate Heart is a loving, insightful and thought-provoking look into the spiritual, political and personal life of a student and her interactions with her teacher. I wasn't able to put it down until I read the last page. It left me waiting in anticipation for a sequel. Zoe's insight into the world of spirituality as it relates to women, meditation, and the evolution of a community based on the enlightenment of women are thought provoking, funny and sincere. I highy recommend this book to women and men who are attempting to traverse the razor's edge of spiritual practice in the world today.

I personally know this author and the contents of this book are worth hearing. The book is a fountain of life changing words that will touch the intermost part of your hearts. Great picture on the book too.

As I read these pages, I am reminded of all that God has done in my life. He has shown Himself Faithful through every situation. I believe that this book will remind you of His Faithfulness and Love, bring conviction, change hearts and lead many to Salvation! It truly shows A Passionate Heart! Well done!!

After reading this book I now realize that all things are possible in Christ. This book allows you to bring the innner most feelings to the surface so you can deal with them. When you read it allow you heart to be open to what the Lord will reveal to you

This book is an eye opener of the power of God. What He can do in everyone's life.

If you have ever felt that God has forgotten you, you must read this book. A Passionate Heart, ....a journey that takes you through truth and tears as you experience the the healing power of the Lord. This book touched my heart and lifted me up just when I needed it. A Passionate Heart is a true testimoney that God truly makes a difference! This book is a positive reminder to have faith in God as he leads you in and out of lifes hardships and struggles. You can't help but smile after reading A Passionate Heart. The encouragement that you feel after reading this book takes away your doubt and sheds light onto God's devine purpose for you!

Peach girl is one of the sweetest manga I've ever read.
Having gone through many of the same issues with lost love and back stabbing friends I found myself really bonding with the main character Momo.
Every teen girl should pick up a copy as their next manga must have!

The amazing series continues in the original Japanese format! I don't want to spoil what's goin on but this is my favorite manga series of them all as a great cheesy teen romance that keeps you hooked right in the story! I highly, highly, highly, recommend this manga and I'm pretty convinced if you buy it you'll enjoy it.

Peach Girl is my favourite of all manga. It has such an intersting story line, interesting characters and AMAZING art. Miwa Ueda has real talent for showing emotions throw Japanese Anime. I have volume 3, and have read one and two, and I could read them back to back, over and over. I can't get enough!

Momo has had a change of heart. Despite the fact that she had lingering feelings for Toji she has moved on and is now in a relationship with Kiley, the man who helped her through all of her prior romantic grief. Things are not as wonderful as they should be though. Momo's former friend (and enemy) Sae is on the warpath, trying to insinuate herself into Momo's life again by supplanting nasty rumors about her and Kiley, while rubbing into Momo's face that she and Toji are dating.

To make matters stranger there is a bizarre interlude with Nurse Misao that has left Momo skeptical about Kiley's feelings. When he says Misao and his older brother used to be an item is he really telling the whole truth? And what's worse, why does he have an old photo of a woman that may be Misao and him? And who is the strange girl that Kiley is meeting up with in the bookstore in secret?

I'm so happy, "Peach Girl" is back in all of it's angst y goodness. And this series proves to be better than ever. I am so utterly excited that not only are Momo and Kiley dating (finally) but that we now get to have an insight on who Kiley really is...and he seems to be much deeper vessel than we formerly gave him credit for. This playful individual has a dark side and a past and now that Momo is getting to know him better we finally get to venture into that side of him. Joy. On the other hand Toji has diminished into the shadows, but I am certain he will resurface, most likely whenever Sae plans something nasty on Momo.

Fans of Peach Girl rejoice... the second series is as good as the first, thus far.

Momo and Kiley are together! Kiley remains a true Wily-Kiley with his interest in Momo, but he definitely shows his sweet-side throughout the book. And, as always, he's the character which makes the comic funny and worth reading. Sae takes a back seat in this volume, appearing (I believe) only once, but we find our villain when Kiley's old girlfriend shows up...and appears ready to reclaim him. We learn some of Kiley's past in this volume, and also get a deeper side to him, as well. This Volume will leave you craving the next, seeking resolve to the many new mysteries which surface in this book. This volume (and in fact, the entire series) is probably one of the most re-readable. I frequently pick it up and read it all again, unlike some of my other manga, which is good one time through, then gets old.
This volume is written in the original right-to-left format. The benefit of this is that none of the artwork has been flipped, or altered. The downside is that, if this is your first encounter with this style, you will most likely get confused and dizzy trying to figure out the order by which to read the panels (but don't worry, you get used to it after a few pages or so, and there is instructions in the book).

If only everybody could read this book the world would be a better place. Brad and Jan Lundy have certainly touched on something the world needs. We can all get something from this book.

"Perfect Love" is a book for individuals and couples who are truly ready to transcend a conventional relationship and enter into an authentic experience of spiritual loving. How refreshing to find a book about relationships that recognizes Perfect Love is who we are! We are here to embody It and embrace It in our relationships, and Perfect Love shows us in practical ways how to do both. Dr. Patrick Duiven, Psychologist

Looking for love? Yearning to enhance the love relationship you have? Perfect Love: How to Find Yours & Make It Last Forever by Brad and Jan Lundy will help you find the love you're searching for by helping you raise your consciousness about who you are and why you are here. Filled with practical and spiritual wisdom, this book is easy to read and well organized-a reference book you will return to again and again when you need a reminder about your purpose in life, and and an inspiring thought or two to brighten your day. This is a perfect gift for newly weds as well as those who have been together for years. This is one book that will never go out of style!

Brad and Jan Lundy have really hit the nail on the head with this book. I have read many self help/spiritual books and this one spoke to me so simply about where it all starts. It starts with my relationship with myself. Through this book, I was actually able to change not only my thinking but my behavior. While visiting a friend who was unhappy under the guise that everything was "going well", I was able to look at her and feel compassion for her position rather than be judgmental about her hiding her true self from me. That is a huge shift for me. I was also able to finally let go of a relationship understanding that what we were both doing was best for our true inner selves. I let go of anger, envy, regret and can now look at my relationships and myself with more compassion. More than how I look at things though, this book empowered to take action on some very important things in my life in a clear, loving and authentic way. It doesn't get much better than that!!
Can't wait to see what Brad and Jan write about next. They're truly amazing!

Perfect Love, a breakthrough in relationships thinking, uncovers a profound secret of lasting romance in today's New Reality consciousness. Like all great discoveries, this one seems stunningly obvious once someone points it out. By seeing and appreciating the spiritual essence of your partner, your entire relationship is raised to a higher level, one where true romance becomes a living reality. This landmark book is filled with brilliant insights which show you exactly how, once and for all, to bring the joy of deep romance into your own life.

Owen Waters, author of "The Shift: The Revolution in Human Consciousness."

Patrice puts on paper what many of us deal with in life on a daily basis. After reading her poetry, I felt like I really knew her. Great book. It's a must read!!!

I love this book. Each poem you read you can really relate to it, they are truely life experiences. I believe anyone who reads this book can truely take something from it, wether it is a memory or just an emotion, it will really touch you to the core. I am definitly going to tell all of my friends about this one.

Patrice has really grasped the isssues that we all go through in our everyday lives. The way she talked about her dealings with relationships,life,death, family life touched me in a way that brought me close to her. Patrice is a breath of fresh air(Whew) and I can't wait to she what she brings to the world in her next book. Keep 'em coming Patrice

This book is an expression of lifes journeys which is a true reflection of our daily living. I enjoyed discovering, remembering, and the motivation that this book inspires. I am very excited to see what this poet will bring out next.

The collection of poems in this book are very true to heart ... some of the things that we go through in life are reflected in these poems. I think that this author has a very promising career ahead of her!

My school recently did this play for a musical. We normally only do two a year, but my theatre teacher felt the need to pu tthis one up. It is extremely appropriate for times such as we are facing with Iraq. As the description states, this play focuses on the life of six women. A male actor is used to portray all the male parts, for he represents evey man. This play brings to reality what women went through in during the Vietnam war. As nurses, some were tricked into joining or were told falsehoods and soon found themselves on their way to Vietnam against there greater desires. The realities of working as a nurse in a war zone, of being "just" a female in the male dominated military, and if being an entertainer in Vietnam without any protection from the army at all is brought to light. Also, the disrespect, the ignorance, and the hatred, the misunderstandings that some many vets from the Vietname War had to face is also shown. It is captivating enough on the page, though the literature is nothing revolutionary. When one sees it performed on stage with a cast we has taken this play to heart and made it there own coupled with excellent lighting and sound, the play becomes surreal, a sort of living nightmare brought to life. It also becomes a tale of human resilience , courage, and comradeship, presenting the best and worst of human nature. To quote a line from the play, "Getting a little crazy....Wanting to go (home), not wanting to go...Such a brotherhood. Such a sister hood. Like no other time. No other place on earth." It is one of those plays that stays with you long after the curtain has fallen.

My high school is currently in pre-production for A Piece of My Heart and I am on Sound Crew. Just reading it, you get a sense of great intensity and now that our first performance is in two days, I've seen it rehearsed dozens of times and you wouldn't believe the feeling you get watching it. We've had Viet Nam Veterans come to the school and guest speak through the week and every single one of them has said that the emotion and the scenes portrayed in this play are very reminiscent of the War. I haven't seen one person, who's sat through the whole thing, leave without the shedding of tears. It is very intense and very good, and if you haven't got the chance to see it, find it! Read the book! Something!

I am a 17 year old high school forensic student.. and I needed material for a dramtic interp.... I read this play and it really stole my heart... It drove home the horrors of a war that took place when my parents were my age.. and gave me a understanding of the pain and suffering caused by the horrors of this war... The play provides great material for acting pieces... for forensic competitions...and I did extremely well with the material this year... but more than that.. it gave me more compassion for the Vietnam Soldiers and nurses.

The Lafayette High School Theatre company presented this play to conclude the Missouri State Thespian Conference on January 6th, 2001. While the play itself is not the best piece of literature, the cast and crew molded it into a living, breathing monument to the men and women of the Vietnam war. The show recieved a standing ovation that started before the curtain call and lasted until the house lights were broguht up. The play recounts the lives of six women and one "all american men," and their stories from the war. At several points in the play, even the crew, who had seen the production several times over, were shaken with misty eyes. Indeed, even in an auditorium full of seasoned actors and techies, there was hardly a dry eye in the house. I recomend this play to those who are up to the emotional challange, as well as the techincal. I applaud my fellow Thespians!

Our high school put onn this deeply moveing and emotional play. The story of 5 nurses, a singer, and a man goes from the present to the past and back again. No one wins in Veitanm and in a way, everyone dies. The man symbolizes everything bad, and the women, the human side of an inhumane war.

I reviewed this book under a different account, and so that review does not turn up under a search of my reviews. I don't know how to fix that, so I'm going to write another review.

I love this book. It is as generous, salty and wise as a good grandmother.

I can't think of a person, or type of person, who wouldn't enjoy this book. Well, all right, all right, maybe a serial killer wouldn't like it, but, other than that ...

Really. Insights about love, about hearts, presented in a fun and warm way. That's what you get in this book.

Prepare yourself for an extraordinary journey into Maya's heart. Although it is a relatively short book and easy read, it may take the reader awhile to get through. Every page provokes related memories of one's own pilgrimage through love. It paints pictures in your mind and reveals long forgotten emotions. The clear evolution of unhealthy, immature love to true healthy love is why this reader would like to see a copy in every women's shelter, high school and doctor's office.It is a book of graceful healing and gentle strength. The reader will thirst for more or similar books; however, there are none. The format, layout and outline are like none I have ever seen.Truly a reflection of her own unique style . Maya's message is not only intelligent and honest, it is her soul's imprint that she is baring openly for all; to inspire others toward their own pilgrimage. It is a book that you are never truly finished with. You will find yourself going back to it often and finding new meaning and inspiration as your own heart heals and gains strength. A beautiful and couragous testament of an extraordinary individual. Maya has given us a gift and wishes her readers to share this gift with others as often as possible.

Few author's touch your heart and soul as Maya Namarnus has in this profoundly inspirational book. She has shown us that "LOVE" can be in the sharing of a flower like the one on the cover (and throughout the book) or from a chance and breif meeting of a stranger such as Chris. Love is possible in all God has offered us to see or touch each day. I am honored to be one of the people to share this "journey of love and philanthropy".

It is my feeling that this is a must read for all teenager's or anyone beginning the search for love. I also believe Oprah Book Club should consider this for their Valentine's required reading list.

This book came to me soon after the tragic events of September 11th. Since then, I have read it almost daily as it has helped in understanding the difference between a broken heart and a heart broken wide open, to allow the healing process to take over. The wisdom of the words lead to reflection, deep thoughts, and memories once believed forgotten. This is a must read for everyone.

"Pilgrimage of the Heart: A Hero's Journey of Love and Philosophy" is a delightful book. It's a between-book-covers version of an all night chat with a good girlfriend. Maya Namarnus opens up her heart and allows its contents to spill into your ear. She is at turns fresh and vulnerable, yenta-ish, dreamy, bitter, and humorous. Male or female, young or old, hero or anti-hero, you'll probably have several moments where you recognize yourself in her. The book is also quite beautiful. Sometimes you *can* tell a book by its cover, and this book has a lovely cover. Illustrations of dialoguing cartoon hearts emphasize the points made in the text, often in poignant and / or powerful ways. Few authors give of themselves to their readers so completely. This book is a gift from Maya Namarnus to us.

Awonderfull book for the family to share. Especial.ly if you have children and are going through a divorce. This book tells the children's side of the situation Would be helpful book for library, church library, children's counselors, etc. A great little book!

This is a tasty morsel! This simple story can be a springboard for a child to open up about his/her feelings when experiencing a divorce. The clever illustrations make this a very appealing book. The fact that the author was a young boy makes the story work! I hope this book finds it's way into every school library and into the hands of children of divorce.

Pizza Heart is a great resource in helping children deal with the very real pain of divorce and separation. In our society, all too many children are touched by divorce. As a school counselor, I am always looking for new ways to reach out to kids who are struggling with its realities. Pizza Heart gives them a concrete way to express and share their feelings. A most welcome resource!!

Wonderful story of how divorce is perceived through the eyes of a child. Litle book with a big message!

Parents and counselors will find this book enormously helpful to share with children dealing with the pain of divorce in their lives. Each page could also serve as a conversation starter between adult and child. Most importantly this title is also positive in nature, suggesting ways to move forward while still dealing with emotions and fears. The illustrations are warm and inviting. Suited for both elementary and middle-school age children.

Jan Dohner
School librarian

I found reading this book of poetry very enjoyable. It was very diverse reaching many aspects of lifes circumstances for anyone to find a poem that reaches home. I highly recommend this book.

This book is very easy to read and each poem resonates with you. It's very touching, emotional, funny and heartfelt. Beautifully written by an author who has talent and creativity. I thank the author for sharing with everyone, it'll make this world a better place.

I found this book to very easy reading. The poems just flowed along nicely. They ranged from very serious ones to funny and silly. You won't be dissappointed.

This book has all types of poems in it. You can find real deep emotional ones to silly and outrageously funny ones. Easy to read.

This is and excellent book of poems. It has a poem for every thought and day. It's very good to curl up with and just pick out a page and read it and think about it. I would recommend this book to everyone.