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BLISSFULL BOOKS & BALLADS
reviews ten spiritual growth books
written by top contemplative authors,
which also inspired ten original ballads!
Tap into centuries of combined wisdom
~ and hundreds of spiritual truisms ~
in a unique book/album combo!
FULL BOOK PDF


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 THE FOUR LOVES
“Natural loves ultimate power lies in their ability to prepare us for agape love.” -C. S. LEWIS

Ballad #1: DIVINE LOVE lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 2 THE GRACE IN DYING
“Death is not tragic, but rather the final stage of transformational growth.” -KATHLEEN DOWLING SINGH

Ballad #2: MAKING SPACE FOR GRACE lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 3 EVERYTHING BELONGS
“The Third Way is the contemplative gift of holding the tension of opposites.” -RICHARD ROHR

Ballad #3: EVERYTHING BELONGS lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 4 HOLY ENVY
“When we look for truth in others we can understand our own truth better.” -BARBARA BROWN TAYLOR

Ballad #4: HOLY ENVY lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 5 RETURN of the PRODIGAL SON
“Life's hardest spiritual choice: To trust or not trust in God’s all-forgiving love.” -HENRI NOUWEN

Ballad #5: THE PRODIGAL SONS lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 6 THE BEATITUDES OF PEACE
“As Sermon of the Mount people, we work for justice, peace and nonviolence.” -JOHN DEAR

Ballad #6: THE BLESSINGS OF GOD’S KINGDOM lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 7 ON THE BRINK OF EVERYTHING
“Being human means embracing our brokenness as an integral part of life.” -PARKER J. PALMER

Ballad #7: ON THE BRINK OF EVERYTHING GREAT lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 8 THE DIVINE DANCE
“A mystic is precisely one who sees things in wholes and not just in parts.” -RICHARD ROHR, MIKE MORRELL

Ballad #8: TRINITY lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 9 CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
“Christ continually calls us to join him seeing God in everyone and everything.” -JAMES FINLEY

Ballad #9: OPEN THE DOOR TO YOUR HEART lyrics ~ mp3


Chapter 10 RESILIENCE
“Resilience is not bouncing back, but healthy integration of pain and suffering.” -ERIC GREITENS

Ballad #10: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT lyrics ~ mp3


FEEDBACK

"Hi David, We don't know each other personally, but are connected through our belonging in the Modern Elder Academy community. I downloaded your book and am so impressed that you would find the inspiration for this level of creativity and connection during such an unprecedented year! I can't wait to read it. I will share it with family, friends and colleagues as well. Wishing you well."
DanaC
-Dana C., Edmond OK
"Brother Dave... Having walked with God throughout most of my life, I continue realize Truth each day. I appreciate and have read several of the soulful authors featured in Blissfull Book & Ballads. May this resource help lead many into the loving presence of God."
Scott -Scott W. McKinney, author, minister, Los Angeles, CA
"With gratitude for all you do to make the world a better place."
BBT-Barbara Brown Taylor, author, minister, No. Georgia
"In my attempt to ward off memory deterioration I memorized the Beatitudes (and other inspirations) this winter/Covid time. I loved your interpretation! And the ballad is beautiful! Thank you for making my day!"
CMM -Connie Mason Michaelis, author/speaker, Topeka Capital-Journal

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db David M. Bradshaw has invested his life in discovering and sharing the 'Big Picture' of how to live a fulfilling life – gleaned from interviewing hundreds of leaders and authors over the past half century. He currently produces a daily financial blog and podcast and has served as a writer, publisher and broadcaster since 1975. As a dad to four daughters and a granddad to ten, his passion is to clearly mirror God's Love to all.

David M. Bradshaw
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602.918.3296

Unity on the essentials,
Diversity on the non-essentials,
Love in all things!