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Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian liturgy, prayerbooks & hymnals
In History Makers, Dutch Sheets and William Ford III reveal how God
wants us to connect with the powerful and timeless things He has
done in the past so that we can become empowered for the future. We
must look to our Christian forefathers and pray for the renewal of
the covenants God made with them, building on God's past work to
move closer to His ultimate goals for us as a nation and a planet.
Now is our chance to connect with the past, shaping the outcome of
the future, and turning it back in God's direction!
This inspirational book takes the reader through the 40 days of
Lent to the celebration of Easter through the eyes and beliefs of
Celtic Christianity. Drawing on primary sources of pastoral
letters, monastic rules and the theological teaching of the Celtic
church, the author presents a different perspective on the cross of
Christ and draws us to see our own life journeys with a new and
transforming vision.
Liturgies for Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter,
Transfiguration, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, All Saints', St
Columba's Day, Father's Day; on hunger, economic witness,
peacemaking, the environment, pilgrimage, welcome, hospitality and
friendship. Includes a blessing liturgy for a marriage or
partnership, a wedding/partnership ceremony and resources for a
memorial event. Full communion services and shorts acts of worship;
liturgies for small groups and all-age gatherings; worship rooted
in church life and the Iona Community's resident group on Iona, in
social justice and pastoral work. So - as always with the Iona
Community - worship which is contextual, with a strong justice and
peace edge. Originally published as single digital downloads by
Wild Goose, these are now all brought together for the first time
in the second of at least two Big Books of resources and liturgies.
Contributors include: John Harvey, Nancy Cocks, Tom Gordon, Jan
Sutch Pickard, Joy Mead, Chris Polhill, Ian M Fraser, Thom M
Shuman, Alison Swinfen, Annie Heppenstall, Norman Shanks and
others. God of the rhinoceros and the midge, God of the Large
Hadron Collider and the iPhone, help us to sense your presence in
and through all things. God whose grace is sufficient for all our
needs, help us to be people of compassion, justice and peace.
(Norman Shanks, from `A liturgy for the Feast of the
Transfiguration')
The Psalms of David are the foundation of Christian worship and
integral to its form and content. This edition of the classic
Coverdale translation is accompanied by prayers and rubrics from
the Liturgical Psalter of the Russian Church, adapted to conform to
the Greek Septuagint text, and subdivided into the twenty
traditional Orthodox liturgical kathismata. It is presented here
for the first time in a slimmed down pocket edition to inspire
daily use in prayer at home and when traveling. The text is
complimented by a flexible textured binding, gold stamped cover,
and three marker ribbons.
You are the fountain of life, light, and all grace and truth "Use
this book as a daily guide in your walk with God and it will enrich
you in a multitude of ways." --Michael A G Haykin The hearts of the
first Christians beat with praise for Christ. The strength of their
devotion is remarkable, considering the times of uncertainty and
persecution in which they lived. Despite all of this, the early
church flourished, sustained by the God to whom they prayed.
Christians today have a lot to learn from the devotional life of
the early church. In Fount of Heaven, a collection of carefully
selected prayers from the first six centuries of the church, we can
pray with our spiritual forefathers. Prayers from luminaries such
as Clement of Rome, Irenaeus, and Augustine are arranged by theme
to reveal the right prayer for the moment. The prayers have been
slightly updated to read more easily, but they retain their joy and
mystery. As we turn to the prayers of the first Christians, we can
return to the foundations of our own faith.
What is God saying to you today? Jesus invites you to seek Him and
receive all you need for a Spirit-led day. This book of 90
two-minute biblical meditations will inspire you to focus on one
word every day--from God's Word--and live it out practically
through the power of the Holy Spirit. Each day also includes a *
question for reflection * powerful prayer * declaration of faith *
practical action step God has clarity and purpose for you today.
You will find strength and direction when you discover one word for
your day--every day!
God doesn't demand hectic church programs and frenetic schedules;
he only wants his people to know him more intimately, says
top-selling author D. A. Carson. The apostle Paul found that
spiritual closeness in his own fellowship with the Father. By
following Paul's example, we can do the same. This book calls
believers to reject superficiality and revolutionize their lives by
embracing a God-guided approach to prayer. Previously published as
A Call to Spiritual Reformation, this book has now been updated to
connect more effectively with contemporary readers. A study guide,
DVD, and leader's kit for the book are available through Lifeway
and The Gospel Coalition.
No one knows how quickly the chaos of daily life can become
overwhelming more than moms. We lean on them for everything from
hurt feelings to missing homework to broken bones. So, where can
moms turn for peace and rest in the midst of mayhem? Bestselling
author Max Lucado points to the Source of all hope and strength in
Pocket Prayers for Moms, which contains forty scriptures and guided
prayers written especially for all moms.
Another great collection of seasonal resources from Ruth Burgess.
Winter is a liturgical resource book that covers the months of
November, December and January. It includes prayers, stories,
responses, songs, poems, reflections, liturgies and meditations for
the major Christian festivals of All Saints', Advent, Christmas and
Epiphany, as well as for Remembrance, Blue Christmas, Christingle,
New Year, Christian Unity and other occasions. The material is
written by Iona Community members, associates, friends and others.
2013 Catholic Press Award Winner What can we learn from early
Christian imagery about the theological meaning of baptism? Robin
Jensen, a leading scholar of early Christian art and worship,
examines multiple dimensions of the early Christian baptismal rite.
She explores five models for understanding baptism--as cleansing
from sin, sickness, and Satan; as incorporation into the community;
as sanctifying and illuminative; as death and regeneration; and as
the beginning of the new creation--showing how visual images,
poetic language, architectural space, and symbolic actions signify
and convey the theological meaning of this ritual practice.
Considering image and action together, Jensen offers a holistic and
integrated understanding of the power of baptism. The book is
illustrated with photos.
Reading the book of Psalms is a peaceful, comforting experience all on
its own. But when the serenity found in these words is blended with the
relaxing exercise of coloring, it creates the ideal environment for
stress to melt away.
The Psalms in Color has been specifically designed as a stress relief
tool that will bring readers closer to God.
Not only does The Psalms in Color combine biblical inspiration from
Psalms with beautiful sketches and patterns that guarantee hours of
relaxation, it also includes:
- Perforated pages that are easy to tear out
- Bookmarks, greeting cards and gift tags that can be colored
in, cut out and given to friends
- Blank space for doodling and to unleash creativity.
This coloring book is the ideal gift for anyone in need of a fun,
relaxing way to unwind. It will let readers experience the blessing of
the Psalms and give their creativity wings.
Christianity Today's Book of the Year Award of Merit What happens
when a diverse church glorifies the global God? We live in a time
of unprecedented intercultural exchange, where our communities
welcome people from around the world. Music and media from every
culture are easily accessible, and our worship is infused with a
rich variety of musical and liturgical influences. But leading
worship in multicultural contexts can be a crosscultural experience
for everybody. How do we help our congregations navigate the
journey? Innovative worship leader Sandra Maria Van Opstal is known
for crafting worship that embodies the global, multiethnic body of
Christ. Likening diverse worship to a sumptuous banquet, she shows
how worship leaders can set the table and welcome worshipers from
every tribe and tongue. Van Opstal provides biblical foundations
for multiethnic worship, with practical tools and resources for
planning services that reflect God's invitation for all peoples to
praise him. When multiethnic worship is done well, the church
models reconciliation and prophetic justice, heralding God's good
news for the world. Enter into the praise of our king, and let the
nations rejoice!
In a world that's difficult to make sense of, and a season that's
so often overtaken by consumerism, here you'll find heart-stirring
illustrations and thought-provoking meditations designed to show
you the raw, powerfully sacred story of Christmas in a new light.
Has the joy of the holiday season become painfully dissonant with
the hard edges of life? Do you feel weary from the way Christmas
has become a polished, predictable brand? You aren't alone. For too
many of us, Christmas has lost its wonder. What if we stopped
treating the Christmas story as something that happened a long time
ago and started believing that it's a story that's still happening
today? From celebrated artist and storyteller Scott Erickson comes
Honest Advent, 25 days of illustrations and meditations that will
help you rekindle the wonder of this season. Honest Advent creates
a space for you to encounter the Incarnate Christ in unexpected
places: like a pregnancy announcement in an era of political unrest
and empirical bloodshed, the morning sickness of a Middle Eastern
teenager, and the shocking biology of birth that goes far beyond
the sanitized brand of Christmas as we know it today. Within the
pages of Honest Advent, Erickson teaches us the valuable lessons
he's learned about: Finding hope and light in the darkest winters
What it means to embrace the unexpected How God uses everyday
vulnerability to help us understand ourselves, and our faith,
better Through powerful benedictions, prayers, and questions for
honest reflection, you'll discover how the wonder of God-with-Us is
still happening today: in your unexpected change of plans, your
unaccomplished dreams, your overcrowded lodging, and your humble
stories of new beginnings. Praise for Honest Advent: "Scott
Erickson's beautifully crafted book helped me see God-with-Us with
fresh eyes. Honest Advent is no shallow seasonal gift book; it's an
invitation to explore the divine flourishes of everyday human
vulnerabilities. A transformative read, regardless of the time of
year." --Jonathan Merritt, author of Learning to Speak God from
Scratch "Beautiful. Evocative. A wake-up call to the mystery of
life." --John Mark Comer, author of The Ruthless Elimination of
Hurry
Partner with Jesus in heavenly prayer. The true longing of your
heart is to connect deeply with God, the True Source, and this
blessed communion begins in the place of prayer. Pour out your
heart before the Lord each day and meditate on his Living Word.
Find comfort and confidence in the knowledge that God the Father
rules in perfect wisdom and reigns in majesty above all. Lean into
his presence, let his glory shine down on you, and be changed by
the power of his love.
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