Company of Prayer May 2007

Works Referenced May 2007
	Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality by Donald Miller "I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn't resolve ... I used to not like God because God didn't resolve. But that was before any of this happened." In this intimate, soul-searching account, Miller describes his remarkable journey back to a culturally relevant, infinitely loving God.
	Everything Starts from Prayer: Mother Teresa's Meditations on Spiritual Life for People by Mother Teresa and Anthony Stern Compiler Anthony Stern, M.D. has selected and arranged Mother Teresa’s inspirational prayer teachings into six distinct meditative stages on the spiritual life, integrating silence, love, faith, and service.
	Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Allen's premise is simple: our productivity is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve effective productivity and unleash our creative potential. From core principles to proven tricks, Allen shows you how to pick up the pace without wearing yourself down.
	High-Maintenance Relationships by Les Parrott How do I handle a friend who saps my energy? When do I love without limit? We've all asked these questions, and too often our responses are either to back out of relationships or to give up on impossible people. Dr. Les Parrot offers advice on how to get along with these impossible people who complicate our lives.
	Maiden and Mother: Prayers, Hymns, Songs and Devotions to Honour the Blessed Virgin Mary Throughout the Year by Margaret R. Miles In this inspiring collection of hymns, prayers, songs and poems in honor of the Virgin Mary, Margaret Miles has drawn together many of the finest Christian compositions in prose and verse from all centuries, from liturgical and non-liturgical sources.
	Management by Proverbs: Applying Timeless Wisdom in the Workplace by Michael A. Zigarelli Often in western culture the assumption is that somehow the Judeo-Christian value system and business don't mix. Nothing could be further from the truth. As outlined in this book, Proverbs gives us all sound advise, helping us become successful in our work and business interactions.
	Waking Up Laughing by Martina McBride Always striving for new artistic heights, McBride serves as producer, writer and artist for her latest album, which includes three songs she co-wrote with the Warren Brothers and other top songwriters. The high point of the album is undoubtedly the song "Anyway," with its motivational lyrics and chorus.