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Wake Up Call by Tom Rapsas book coverWake Up Call

By Tom Rapsas

Publisher: ‎ Wildhouse Publications (January 1, 2024)

I’m what you might call a regular guy. For virtually all of my adult life, I’ve worked a nine-to-five job in an office. Yet, like many of you, I’ve been on a spiritual quest since I was in my twenties. Wondering if there might be more to life than the daily cycle of work-home-sleep-repeat, I began reading voraciously–everything from books on Buddhism, Hinduism, and the Jesus teachings I grew up on, to the latest spirituality bestsellers, self-help columns, and human-interest stories in my local newspaper. Eventually, I came to this realization: for me, true wisdom is not found in a single magical book or a particular religion or one enlightened spiritual teacher. Wisdom comes from many sources. Wake Up Call is a compendium of commentaries I’ve written over the years inspired by this unending spiritual quest. I hope this book inspires you on your quest, wherever it may lead.

 

 

Life Tweets book coverLife Tweets. Inspirational & Spiritual Insights That Can Change Your Life.

By Tom Rapsas

Publisher ‏: ‎ Slinger Press (December 8, 2013)

How would you like to get every day off to a positive start? Add Life Tweets to your Kindle and you’ll get a daily dose of inspiration and wisdom that will give you a fresh perspective on the day ahead.

Spirituality blogger Tom Rapsas (Patheos, Elephant Journal, Contemplative Journal) has selected 200 quotes and phrases from various writers, religions and contemporary personalities, that teach the universal truths of life. He then provides deep insights into the meaning and relevance of each one.

 

 

Thaddeus Squirrel: A Spiritual Fable

By Tom Rapsas

Publisher: ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (December 21, 2016

Thaddeus Squirrel is a spiritual fable from Tom Rapsas, writer of the Wake Up Call column at Patheos since 2012. Thaddeus Squirrel is a story for people of all ages who are looking for their path and purpose in life. After taking flight from his village, Thaddeus falls in with a small band of chipmunks who teach him to look at life in a new way. The lessons he learns show him there is more to life, and his place in it, than he ever imagined–and apply to humans, as well.

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