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Author : Robert Simms
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780983464228
Author : Mahri Leonard-Fleckman
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814665824
Ponder: Contemplative Bible Study accompanies all hearers and preachers of the Word as they pray with and ponder the Sunday readings throughout the liturgical year. Everything needed for a rich experience of lectio divina and biblical exploration is provided: the full text of the Sunday readings, concise commentary, engaging reflections, and clear guidance on how to use this resource alone or with a group. This volume guides readers through the Year A lectionary.
Author : Richard J. Dickey
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490879963
A deceptively simple read, The Art of Holy Pondering is embedded with insightful nuggets of spiritual truths. Delivered in clear language and citing common life experiences, the author speaks both to those beginning the spiritual quest and to seasoned pilgrims. He shines light on a tested pathway that opens to divine encounter, uncovering what for many has been hidden in plain sight. Dealing with the realities of the mind and heart, this undertaking offers a key to unlocking attitudes and perceptions that persist in holding us captive to our passions and prejudices. It offers an uncommon spiritual practice that unearths the “more” that the holy desires to reveal in our routine interactions. In identifying stepping stones that make possible a secure footing in the pursuit of holy insight, this adventure frees the heart for an unfettered response to the divine mystery. Steeped in the learnings of our spiritual fathers and mothers, the text lays out a framework that transforms random ponderings into a coherent pathway for hearing the gentle whisper.
Author : Mahri Leonard-Fleckman
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814665589
Ponder: Contemplative Bible Study is a three-volume series designed to accompany hearers and preachers of the Word as they pray with and ponder the Sunday readings throughout the liturgical year. The Sunday readings are provided, along with brief commentary, engaging reflections, and clear guidance on how to use this resource alone or with a group. This volume guides readers through the Year C lectionary.
Author : Dr. Catherine Constant
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781973627128
Welcome to the party! If you want to learn how to be wise and discover your entrepreneurial spirit by meditation and journaling, then comeeat and drink at Lady Wisdoms impressive banquet table! Lady Wisdom Gives a Party! is a devotional journal that will give you an opportunity to look closely at your life decisions by filtering them through the lens of the book of Proverbs. By studying the book of Proverbs, you will gain an ability to discern the distinctions and the shades of difference in your daily encounters. As a result, you will make positive and worthwhile decisions. Author Dr. Catherine Constant reminds you that wisdom is the principle thing in your decision-making, and if you want to make successful decisions, wisdom needs to be considered. Join Lady Wisdom at the party! Experience delicious food and wine for the spirit, the soul, and the body at the table of Lady Wisdom. Each entre of wisdom is presented with superb style and flavor, and the main course will fill your heart with hope, faith, and love. The desserts of reward, success, and honor will make the dinner a complete sensation.
Author : Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2006-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467430777
Taking seriously Paul’s exhortation in 1 Thessalonians to “pray without ceasing,” Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger challenges pastors and congregations to put prayer at the center of their Christian practice and theological reflection. In this thought-provoking book Hunsinger reclaims spiritual practices from token use and unites them in a dynamic network of interdependent caring traditions. The book begins with the three foundational disciplines of spiritual reading, careful listening, and self-reflection. Hunsinger then explores prayers of petition, intercession, confession, lament, and thanksgiving. Finally she offers practical, workable suggestions for developing pastoral care groups and teaching care-giving skills at the congregational level. Clergy and laity alike will reap the benefits of this revitalizing look at the spiritual disciplines as dynamic forces in the life of the church.
Author : Catherine Ponder
Publisher : Devorss Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0875165834
In this book, the best-selling author and spiritual guide, Catherine Ponder, explores the mysteries of many different kinds of prayers. Through examples and stories, she points out that prayer connects you to the larger powers of universe and is the first
Author : Marilyn Wragg
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-12-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640798106
Have you ever wondered how prayer works? Have you ever wished you were better at praying? Have you ever been at a loss for words to pray? This is not a book that attempts to answer all your questions on prayer. On the contrary, the author acknowledges upfront that prayer is a mystery for which there is no magic formula. There are Biblical principles that teach much about prayer, and God's spiritual spokespersons have offered insight. But God is God, and prayer is in the realm of His unfathomable ways and workings. Rather, this is a book that invites you to come alongside the author and delve into the practice of prayer. It contains reflections on varied prayer matters that are based on exploring principles about prayer and trying various ways to pray. It is the fruit of the author's entreating God to teach her to pray. Since much of this entreating occurred while walking with her son through his cancer battle and now as she grieves his passing, the author's insights are presented as one questioning pilgrim desiring to help another. The book's premise is that we do not have to understand prayer to pray. We learn to pray by praying. The more we pray, the more natural praying therefore becomes. Hence, suggestions and tools are offered to facilitate praying. Whether you are relatively experienced with prayer, brand new, or somewhere in between, you are invited to ponder these prayer matters and to implement those suggestions for "doing prayer" that appeal to you. Because, ultimately, while we may not know the intricate workings of prayer this side of Heaven, one thing we do know is... Prayer Matters!
Author : Joseph Hollcraft
Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781644133392
Intercessory prayer is not something you have to do. It's something you are privileged to do. Indeed, praying for others is a beautiful way of thinking, acting, and living like Christ. Yet many people struggle with intercessory prayer because they lack a coherent understanding of what prayer is and because they're not well grounded in how to pray. This inspiring book walks you through nine key steps to boosting your intercessory prayer's power and efficacy. Each step is paired with practical tips to help you implement the principle in your daily life, a patron saint to provide direction and encouragement on your journey, and prompt questions to guide meditations and journaling. Armed with these tools, you can revitalize your prayer life and begin responding with confidence to those in need of your intercession. With this book's help, your “Yes, I will pray for you!” will have new meaning and poten
Author : R. Paul Stevens
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2024-02-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666757125
Work, whether from home, in cyberspace, or in a factory or office, occupies a major chunk of our time, energy, and soul. This book seeks to make sense of our work in the world through adapting the pithy statement of the Puritan William Perkins to define marketplace theology as the "science of working blessedly forever." It is a science involving investigation, but not just with the head (thought), but also with heart (prayer) and hand (practice). But it is a science of working. So the book investigates a theology of work undertaken in the light of God's blessing and purpose. And our work is not just for this life but "forever," since some of it could last into the new heaven and new earth where, guess what, Scripture says we will work as fully human and resurrected beings. Stevens gathers his lifetime of research and teaching into this book showing through biblical research and contemporary analysis the meaning of work and human enterprise. It could change your lifestyle, your work style, and your soul.
Author : Bill Hybels
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414391250
Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Overscheduled. Sound familiar? Based on Bill Hybels' groundbreaking book Simplify and the companion DVD series, the Simplify Participant's Guide leads you on a journey of discovering a simpler life. Today's velocity of life can consume and control us . . . until a breakneck pace begins to feel normal and expected. That's where the danger lies: When we spend our lives doing things that keep us busy but don't really matter, we sacrifice the things that do. What if your life could be different? What if you could be certain you were living the life God called you to live--and building a legacy for those you love? If you crave a simpler life anchored by the priorities that matter most, roll up your sleeves: Simplified living requires more than just cleaning out your closets or reorganizing your desk drawer. It requires uncluttering your soul. By eradicating the stuff that leaves your spirit drained, you can stop doing what doesn't matter--and start doing what does. In Simplify, bestselling author Bill Hybels identifies the core issues that lure us into frenetic living--and offers practical steps for sweeping the clutter from our souls. This study guide is an ideal resource for small groups, along with the Simplify DVD Experience (sold separately).
Author : Sam Anthony Morello, OCD
Publisher : ICS Publications
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781939272096
This book compares Teresa's approach to prayer with the ancient tradition of Lectio Divina. St. Teresa of Jesus is the Church's great teacher of prayer, and lectio divina, the ancient Christian approach to praying over the Scriptures, is among the Church's most venerable prayer methods. In this booklet, noted Carmelite retreat director Sam Anthony Morello shows how the tradition of lectio can assist us in following the Teresian way of prayer, and how in turn Teresa's insights and attitudes can enrich our contemporary practice of lectio. In clear and practical language, the author explains the fundamental ingredients of Teresian prayer, and relates them to lectio (reading), meditatio (meditation), oratio (prayer), and contemplatio (contemplation), the four traditional elements of lectio divina. A closing series of reflection questions make this an ideal introduction to Teresian prayer for both group discussion and individual study.
Author : Scot McKnight,Laura Barringer
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496466730
A practical guide to help you build a culture in your church or organization that resists abuse and cultivates goodness. After the release of their groundbreaking book, A Church Called Tov, which recorded the stories of abuse and toxic church cultures at some of the most prominent churches in the United States, New Testament scholar and blogger for Christianity Today Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer heard from a flood of people who had experienced similar instances of abuse. After all they've seen and heard, they still believe it's possible for church cultures to be transformed from toxic to tov--from oppressive to good. In Pivot, Scot and Laura help churches to implement practices, establish priorities, and cultivate the Kingdom Gospel-centered qualities that form goodness cultures. Readers will find answers to the four most common questions people have about culture transformation: How can I transform the culture in my church or organization to make it tov? I believe my workplace has unhealthy values. How do I initiate change? How do I unleash a culture of goodness in my ministry? I'm not in a position of church leadership. What are some red flags that indicate a toxic culture, and what can I do if I see them? Pivot also includes the following practical features: The "Tov tool," a survey to help you discern your organization's culture and to promote spiritual conversations A "getting to work" section at the end of each chapter with questions and next steps for application Transformation is never easy. But for the sake of the next generation, we must do it.
Author : Trent Sheppard
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310347729
Jesus was human, like you and me. If the gospel is true, he still is. Christians worldwide believe that Jesus is God. But this belief wasn’t the starting point for Jesus’ earliest followers. While Jesus’ humanity was a given for the disciples, his divinity was a truth they grew into believing—it was a journey of faith. As Christians today, we are also called into a faith journey—this time, to rediscover Jesus’ humanity. Yes, we believe that Jesus is God, but do we truly believe that Jesus is human? And if so, how does that transform our own experience of being human? Through eye-opening yet down-to-earth reflections, Jesus Journey invites you to encounter Jesus again—as if for the first time—by experiencing his breathing, heart-beating, body-and-blood, crying-and-laughing humanity. Join Bible teacher and storyteller Trent Sheppard as he shines new light on the vibrant humanity of the historical Jesus through an up-close look at Jesus’ relationships with Mary and Joseph, with the God he called Abba, with his closest friends and followers, and how, ultimately, his crucifixion and resurrection finally and forever redefine what we mean by the word God. Come encounter the human who radically transforms our view of God. Come encounter the God who forever changes what it means to be human.
Author : Robert Simms
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780983464280
