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This important work engages with a long historical debate: were the earliest Christians under the direction of ordained ministers, or under the influence of inspired laypeople? Who was in charge: bishops, elders and deacons, or apostles, prophets and teachers? Rather than trace Church offices backwards, Burtchaell examines the contemporary Jewish communities and finds evidence that Christians simply continued the offices of the synagogue. Thus, he asserts that from the very first they were presided over by officers. The author then advances the provocative view that in the first century it was not the officers who spoke with the most authority. They presided, but did not lead, and deferred to more charismatic laypeople. Burtchaell sees the evidence in favor of the Catholic/Orthodox/Anglican view that bishops have always presided in the Christian Church. At the same time he argues alongside the Prostestants that in its formative era the Church deferred most to the judgment of those who were inspired, yet never ordained.
David Adam believes that the way to get the most out of worship on
Sundays is to pray regularly on weekdays. Here, to help us in this
duty and joy of preparation, he offers prayers that link with the
readings for each Sunday and great festival of the Christian Year.
The prayers employ the Celtic emphasis and style that many people
have found helpful in David's earlier books. They will be equally
as helpful for those who do not use a weekly lectionary as for
those who do. The author sees clearly the reality in our lives both
of the clouds - of sadness, misfortune, pain - and the glory to be
found in God. He invites us to 'use these prayers as a vehicle to
get out of the clouds and greyness to where you get a glimpse of
glory'.
"The soul of a child is the loveliest flower that grows in the
garden of God." A rare and beautiful gift book for
parents/guardians of new born children. Fresh and beautiful full
color illustrations by Kathy Fincher enhance this must have gift
book.
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War Cries
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Compiled by a serving military chaplain
Do you ever sit down to pray and struggle to find the right words?
You want to spend time with God, but you don't know where to begin?
365 Days of Prayer for Women is a beautiful book of topically
arranged, guided prayers and complementary Scriptures that will
enhance your prayer life and offer you peace, joy, and strength
every day. God hears your voice when you direct it to him. He will
step into every struggle and be your very present help in trouble.
He will give you the words to say even when you find yourself
lacking.
What is the right way to worship? Right worship does not require a
return to the identical forms found in the early church or later in
Rome or after that in Westminster. What it calls for is a faithful
response today to the God of our salvation in light of those
biblically ordered and historically informed patterns. In this
study Robbie Castleman uncovers the fundamental shape of worship.
What she finds--outlined in Scripture, enacted in Israel, refocused
in the New Testament community, guarded by the apostolic fathers,
and recovered in the Reformation--is a grand narrative of
redemption offering order and meaning to all worshiping communities
down to the present day.
Readings for Weddings is an inspirational collection of Bible
quotations, poems, hymns and prose for secular weddings, church
ceremonies and services of blessing. Mark Oakley includes such
'wedding classics' as 1 Corinthians 13 and Khalil Gibran's The
Prophet, the poetry of Shelley and Elizabeth Barrett Browning,
verse by Wendy Cope and other witty, contemporary poets.
Is your personal prayer life giving you problems? Read this book.
It will clear your mind about your need for prayer and strengthen
your will to do it. Beyond all that, it will simply flood your soul
with goodness and love of God!
Spanish edition of the best-selling Pocket Book of Catholic
Prayers, which contains the essential prayers for every Catholic in
pocket book form.
Tried-and-tested collection of creative resources for the Church's
year
Based on her #1 New York Times bestseller, THE CONFIDENT WOMAN,
Joyce Meyer taps into the concerns and issues that trouble women
most. She provides encouragement and tools to help resolve problems
in the areas of life women struggle with most-including confidence,
self image, and relationships. It is easy to get caught up in what
the coming weeks, months, or years might hold and forget to slow
down and live in the present. This powerful daily devotional will
help women on their journey towards a confident life filled with
love, laughter, and God's acceptance, one day at time.
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Draw Ever Closer
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Henri J.M. Nouwen; Edited by Robert M. Hamma
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Got 3 minutes, girl? Take a few moments of your day to quiet
your spirit, think on God's amazing love for you, and make a
meaningful connection with your heavenly Father with these 3-minute
readings designed just for you This delightful devotional packs a
powerful dose of comfort, encouragement, and inspiration into
dozens readings designed to meet you right where you are in life.
Minute 1: meditate on a scripture selection; Minute 2: read through
a devotional created just for you; Minute 3: read a prayer designed
to help jump-start your conversation with God. In only 3 short
minutes, you'll be on your way to beautiful blessings
Deepen your relationship with God with this prompted prayer journal that invites you to a quiet place of prayer, reflection and calming coloring. Thoughtful prayer prompts accompany specially selected Scripture verses on prayer that have been designed for you to color. The ample lined pages provide space to express your heartfelt prayers and thanksgiving to God.
'I offer Thee Every cloud that ever swept O'er the skies and broke
and wept In rain, and with the flowerlets slept. My King. Each
communicant praying Every angel staying Before Thy throne to sing.
Adoramus Te! This extract from the ancient Irish prayer,
Glorificamus Te, beautifully captures both the Celtic peoples'
devotion to the Psalter, and their desire to express their love for
God in every situation. There is much to gain from their approach
to worship. David Adam's wonderful compilation celebrates the
enduring Celtic dreams of Creation, Protection, Glory, Guidance and
Praising God, through songs and poems that have enriched his own
private devotions and public ministry.
For the prayers of the church to be enriched, it demands a praying
people, writes David Adam. And in this book he offers
intercessions, blessings and forms for the peace covering each
Sunday and major festival of the Churchs year, so that worshippers
can prepare for each service. The prayers employ the Celtic style
found in David Adams many previous books, and can be used as a
complement to the readings and collects for Year B of the Revised
Common Lectionary. This book accompanies Clouds and Glory (Year A)
and Glimpses of Glory (Year C). Such is the quality of these
prayers that they will be as helpful for those who do not use a
regular lectionary as for those who do. We need to see traces of
glory in our everyday lives, writes the author, and this is very
possible if we are willing to spend time with God.
Spirit and Sacrament by pastor and author Andrew Wilson is an
impassioned call to join together two traditions that are
frequently and unnecessarily kept separate. It is an invitation to
pursue the best of both worlds in worship, the Eucharistic and the
charismatic, with the grace of God at the center. Wilson envisions
church services in which healing testimonies and prayers of
confession coexist, the congregation sings When I Survey the
Wondrous Cross followed by Happy Day, and creeds move the soul
while singing moves the body. He imagines a worship service that
could come out of the book of Acts: Young men see visions, old men
dream dreams, sons and daughters prophesy, and they all come
together to the same Table and go on their way rejoicing. In short,
Spirit and Sacrament is an appeal to bring out of the church's
storehouse all of its treasures, so that God's people can worship
our unrivaled Savior with sacraments and spiritual gifts, raised
hands and lowered faces.
The Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of
the Anglican Church, in use since the 16th century. In this revised
1662 form, it has also become one of the classic texts of the
English language, its prayers and expressions making English what
it is today. Cambridge's new editions of the Prayer Book have been
freshly typeset for the 21st century, using a modern digital
typeface to give a clear printing image and greater readability.
Nevertheless, the format and page layout follow the previous
version of the Standard Edition Prayer Book (originally produced in
the early 20th century) page for page. The book provides the
complete 1662 services - including the traditional forms of the
baptism and marriage services.This particular style comes in a red
imitation leather hardcover binding, and is ideal for use in
church.* economical book* same page numbers as previous edition*
new, clearer typeface
This is a book to accompany the readings in year B of the
Lectionary. It aims to help individuals and groups to understand
and use Mark's Gospel. There are two other books that will follow
this one: Journeying with Luke in Year C and Journeying with
Matthew in Year A. This book's unique slant is that it asks readers
to use their imagination 'to bring the Gospel to life.' It asks
readers to visualize themselves in the scenes that Mark describes
in order see Mark's Gospel in a fresh and exciting way.
Experience the ancient, beautiful, and life-transforming practice
of lectio divina--the prayerful reading of Scripture. Give the gift
of prayer to yourself and to those you love. Gilded page edges;
bonded leather cover--navy.
Streams in the Desert is one of the most popular daily devotionals
of all time. Now combined with Cowman's follow-up Springs in the
Valley is an everyday morning and evening devotional. Readers will
be encouraged by these short devotions that speak to the soul with
the ageless truth of the Word of God. Streams in the Desert Morning
and Evening includes: More than 900 pages of short, daily devotions
Guidance and hope that encourage a deeper faith walk Wisdom and
insight into God's character Scripture verses to strengthen the
daily messages Beautiful cover with foil and a ribbon marker
Streams in the Desert Morning and Evening is a beautiful gift for
readers who want to start their mornings and wind down during their
evenings by connecting their hearts to the One who knows it best.
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