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Professor looks for love, finds it in religions

"Encyclopedia of Love." The title alone sounds like an author's hot ticket to "Oprah" or "The View." But the new, illustrated reference book, edited by Rollins College professor Yudit Kornberg Greenberg, is more ecumenical than racy.

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Where do I go from here?: By Eileen Roddy; Feb. 26th — When I was younger, I seemed clear about my life’s direction, and sure about most of the decisions I had to make. In recent years I find myself struggling and floundering about the next stage of my journey.
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The Bumblebees: By Eileen Roddy; Jan. 8th — I don’t know about you, but it’s so easy for me to focus on the limitations of my body instead of the power of my spirit. Too often I allow myself to be grounded by negative thoughts and beliefs, and by the judgments and opinions of others.
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Hope and Healing: Couples try to recover after adultery: Jan. 1st — Adultery. It's such an ugly, stark word, much worse than "an affair" or "having a fling." And like a stone thrown into water, it can create years of rippling consequences spreading out to many people.
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Unusual Douglas fir brings renewal of faith: Nov. 8th — "This was clearly an answer to me," the Rev. Alan Casillas said. "God is still speaking to us, in ways that are sometimes ordinary and sometimes extraordinary. I think this is one of those extraordinary ways."
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A passion for social justice: Oct. 22nd — "Any church that's alive and thriving involves itself in charity, which is reaching out to the community, to the neighbors, to the world. The difference for my ministry is we focus on the justice aspect. Why are the people poor? Why do we need the soup kitchens and the food pantries?"
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Jews immersing themselves in ancient tradition: Feb. 23rd — Diane Reibel, 51, might have wallowed in self-pity or fled on a cruise when she learned she had breast cancer. Instead, she chose to put the bad news behind her - and mark the start of her healing - with a plunge into "sacred water."
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Lost and Found: By Judith Roitman; Jan. 4th — When good books go out of print, alert publishers figure out ways to repackage them, and now my friend Jane's book is about to reappear. I’m glad it’s back because it’s a wonderful book, but I find myself somewhat bemused by the repackaging.
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Sometimes wisdom comes in a whisper: Dec. 18th — When my friend Richard was headed for chemotherapy, I heard two words, "Show up." I call it a God whisper. Some call it intuition.
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Breath of life: By Eileen Roddy; Oct. 30th — We’ve taken multi-tasking to its zenith, try to pack too much into limited time frames, set impossible deadlines, and end up feeling pretty frazzled much of the time. It’s easy for me to get out of balance physically, emotionally and spiritually.
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Reaching out with a handshake or hug: Oct. 20th — They're trained to read a visitor's body language as the person approaches the front doors, sometimes with kids in tow. Lost? They show you the way. Hurried? They clear a path. Scared? A smile puts you at ease.
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