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Our world seems to be drowning under the influence of technological advances and instant messaging. From this "progress" comes an inundation of the thoughts of others. Many times these messages are impulsive and lacking in wisdom or civility. A Year of Hope offers readers an opportunity to return to some of the older forms of wisdom such as scripture and the words of leaders including Martin Luther King, Jr., Nelson Mandela and Black Elk. Also included are excerpts from inspiring hymns and remarkable stories of "common folks." There is a chapter for each week of the year, beginning with Advent, the four weeks preceding Christmas. However, none of the chapters need to be read in sequence. May they accompany you on your spiritual journey.

The world is full of individuals whose paths cross ours every single day. We're so busy with our own lives and plans that we don't give them more than a fleeting thought, if even that. Yet, who knows what experiences these folks are coming from...or headed toward? Here's a chance to find out. This collection of short plays and monologues gives you a glimpse into what sort of events--happy or sad--these people might be dealing with: the young man seated in a coffee shop nervously awaiting his blind date; the girl waving at passing cars from the back seat of her own; the overly friendly man on the bus who likes to celebrate events with his fellow commuters; the little girl whose game with her stuffed animals is a bit more sinister than it first appears. All of these folks, and many more, await you within these pages. Some may resemble people you know; some should probably be avoided at all cost. Consider yourself warned.