2008 Nov/Dec

COVER STORY
•The Second Coming: What if Jesus Is Buried in the Galilee? by Stephen Kiesling

FEATURES
•Should Non-Natives Practice Indigenous Religions? by Rachel Mann
•Our Common Language by Betsy Robinson
•Eat Here, Get God by Carole Schor
•Transformative Travel: Into the Engine Room of Evolution by Stephen Kiesling
•10th Anniversary Celebration of Personal Practices

UPDATES & OBSERVATIONS

Soul + Body
•Our History on Drugs by Stephen Kiesling
•A Nature Photo Soothes Like a Blank Wall by Sheldon Lewis
•A Big Step for Health Patient-Doctor Communication by Betsy Robinson
•The Laws of Distraction by Karen Leland
•Evolving Solutions for Weight Control by Laurel Mellin

Enlightened Diet
•In Praise of Raw Cheese by Matt Sutherland
•Food News Flashes / Taking Food to Heart by Monika Rice

Connections
•Why Clergy and Psychologists Work Together by Betsy Robinson
•How Money Hardens the Heart by Betsy Robinson
•Marriage Is Losing the Health Advantage for Men by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen
•Why That Gay Man May Be Her Closest Friend by Monika Rice
•How Women and Men Respond Very Differently to Temptation by Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen

Actions
•Sustainability Notebook / What’s Your Water Footprint? by Swaha Devi
•Faith-Based Investment Funds
•A Red State Advantage by Betsy Robinson

Expanding Universe
•A Preacher of Spiritual Non-Commitment by Betsy Robinson
•Find Out if You Can Heart What I See by Betsy Robinson
•Children Gain More Happiness from Spirituality by Carol Scheiber
•What We Can Do Is Sing by Larry Patten

DEPARTMENTS
•From the Editor: Here’s to 10 More Years by Stephen Kiesling
•Contributors Rachel Mann, Larry Patten, Andrew Glaze, Carole Schor
•Care of the Soul: Leaving the Church? by Thomas Moore
•Open Mind, Open Heart: My Next Life as a Hero by Jill Neimark
•Roadside Assistance for the Spiritual Traveler: What Kids Want to Know by Rami Shapiro
•Opening: Chagall’s Bible
•Poetry: Poem By Andrew Glaze Commentary By Kathleen Norris
•Zenvesting: Your Choice! Your Decision! By Paul H. Sutherland
•Body Practices: Prenatal Yoga By Jennifer Derryberry Mann
•Best Practice: Empty Bowl Meditation By Thich Nhat Hanh

Book Reviews
By Kristine Morris and Erica Lee
•Solitude: Seeking Wisdom in Extremes BY ROBERT KULL
•A Guide to Green Housekeeping BY CHRISTINA STRUTT
•Energy Medicine for Women BY DONNA EDEN, WITH DAVID FEINSTEIN
•In My Own Words BY H. H. THE DALAI LAMA
•American Savior BY ROLAND MERULLO
•Creative Visualization BY SHAKTI GAWAIN

Music Reviews
By Benjamin Ivry
•Deva Premal: Into Silence, the Meditation Music
•Irvin Mayfield and Ellis Marsalis: Love Songs, Ballads and Standards
•Bi Kidude: Zanzibara, Vol. 4
•Pierre Hantaï: François Couperin Harpsichord Works
•Bird Sounds of Madagascar: An audio guide to the island’s unique birds