Riches for the Mind and Spirit: John Marks Templeton's Treasury of Words to Help, Inspire, and Live By - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1599471019 ISBN 13: 9781599471013

Publisher: Templeton Press, 2006

Synopsis

This book contains a collection of John Templeton's favorite inspirational passages.

“From the Bible, from philosophers and poets, and from other writers, we begin to form a clear understanding of the spiritual and ethical laws of life. The world's literature teaches us valuable lessons that no amount of money can buy. Those lessonsare there for everyone. They are free and they are priceless.”—John Marks Templeton

About this title

Book Description:

“Studying the wisdom passed down to us through literature helps us realizethe impact of everything we say and do, from the shortest words to thesmallest gestures,”says Sir John Templeton. His anthology of prayers, poems,and prose that offer guidance and inspiration for our lives is now back inprint in a new edition.In this book, he presents his personal favorites, including Bible passages,works of theology, science, poems, songs, hymns, sermons, fiction, history,and other written forms of expression that have helped shape his life. Theselections are organized by theme:·Talking with God: Passages that deal with God speaking to us and our
·speaking to God
·The Power of the Spirit: Faith, Hope, and Charity
·The Power of Love: Love and Happiness
·The Optimum State of Mind: Mind Power, Positive Thinking,Willpower
·Building on Dreams: Courage, Enthusiasm, Progress
·Winning through Humility: Humility, Pride
·Building a Cathedral: Creativity, Perseverance,Work
·God’s Open Door: Thanksgiving, Giving, Forgiveness
There are lessons in the short passages that enrich and bring joy to life.“From the Bible, from philosophers and poets, and from other writers, webegin to form a clear understanding of the spiritual and ethical laws of life.The world’s literature teaches us valuable lessons that no amount of moneycan buy.Those lessons are there for everyone. They are free and they arepriceless.”—John Marks Templeton

About the Author:

John Marks Templeton, legendary Wall Street financier and founder of the Templeton Mutual Funds, established the John Templeton Foundation in 1987. Now in his 90s, he continues to devote his time and energy to funding scientific research in religion, spirituality and health, character development, and freedom through the John Templeton Foundation. Knighted in 1987 by HRH Queen Elizabeth II for his philanthropic work, he also funds the Templeton Prize, given yearly to an outstanding individual whose research has advanced our understanding of God. He is the author and editor of numerous books that encourage humility, optimism, scientific research of spiritual principles, and the study of spirituality.

About this edition

• Publisher: Templeton Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1599471019
• ISBN 13: 9781599471013
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: Templeton John Marks