Seeking Peace Notes and Conversations along the Way by Johann Christoph Arnold Price: $15.00 Order Online: Amazon.com On the morning of April 20, 1999 -- the last day of Cassie's life -- she told a close friend how much she was looking forward to her youth group's weekly reading group that evening. The book in question? Seeking Peace, a best-selling treasure trove of anecdotal wisdom about ordinary people who found peace and purpose in the most surprising places. In a culture that bombards us with "feel good about yourself" spirituality, Arnold writes frankly and deeply about the components of true peace: self-surrender, trust, humility, honesty, and service. For anyone weary of the spiritual soup served up on so many bookstore shelves these days, Seeking Peace is sure to satisfy a deep hunger. Preface by Thich Nhat Hanh 264 pages, softcover Discipleship Living for Christ in the Daily Grind by J. Heinrich Arnold Price: $16.00 Order Online: Amazon.com Perhaps the hardest thing about following Jesus is translating our good intentions into deeds. Christ calls us, and we yearn to answer him, but time and again we lose resolve. Is discipleship possible amid the stresses of modern life? Can Christ bring about lasting change in our lives? How can we be centered on him, when everything seems to pull us apart? This book offers hard-won insights into the challenges of living for Christ in the nitty-gritty of daily life. Many of the selections offer answers to specific needs or problems. Others grapple with broader themes such as the importance of community. All of them pulsate with conviction and compassion, and all of them radiate hope. Foreword by Henri J. M. Nouwen 301 pp., softcover