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Find Rest, Peace, Strength, and Fresh Intimacy with God. Far too
many beloved daughters of God are spread thin, exhausted, stressed
out, burned out, or living with chronic anxiety. For many, prayer
has become a fruitless, frustrating, joyless exercise. Another box
to check. Another duty to perform. Here's extraordinary news for
the weary feminine soul. There is a more effective way to pray that
produces a life-giving connection with God's love, grace, and
power. Praying Grace for Women is a 55-day journey of discovery and
hope created to lead you to a deep revelation of God's goodness and
faithfulness, help your heart absorb the full implications of
Jesus' finished work on the cross, ground your identity in who God
says you are, and teach a form of praying that proclaims rather
than pleads. Get ready to discover grace for rest, intimacy, peace,
and breakthrough, as well as the keys to praying from strength
rather than struggling for it.
Certain to enrich your worship, With One Voice has been receiving
glowing praise since its publication in April of 1995. Developed
for use by the ELCA and ELCIC, With One Voice contains over 200
hymns, songs and pieces of service music. Use as a supplement to
Lutheran Book of Worship.
Discover How to Flourish as an Artist in the Church. Over 150,000
Copies Sold. God is interested in your art and your heart. The
Heart of the Artist, now in an updated second edition, deals
head-on with issues every person in an arts ministry faces,
including: Servanthood versus stardom Excellence versus
perfectionism Handling criticism Jealousy and envy Managing your
emotions The spiritual disciplines of the artist And much more Each
chapter includes provocative questions for group discussion and
personal action steps for individual application. Somewhere between
pride and self-abasement lies true humility--just one aspect of the
balanced character God wants to instill in you as a musician, a
technical media artist, or other creative person involved in
ministry. The Heart of the Artist will give you a better
understanding of yourself and your unique place in the body of
Christ. You'll find wisdom and encouragement that can help you
survive the challenges and reap the rich joys of a ministry in the
creative arts.
A source of outstanding importance for the study of the early Irish
church. This edition presents all martyrologies not previously
printed, all descendants in some way of the 'Martyrology of
Oengus'. Among the positive effects of the English Conquest of
Ireland in the late twelfth century was the stimulus it gave to the
writing of the records of the Irish saints. All four martyrologies
edited in this volume arguably date to the period immediately after
the Conquest, when the Irish Church, faced with accusations of
backwardness and irregularity, was at pains to demonstrate its
modernity and orthodoxy. This was achieved by drawing on such
external sources as the Martyrology of Ado, 'wedding' it to such
native sources as the Martyrology of aengus. Judging by the text of
the Martyrology of Drummond, Armagh played a pivotal role in the
liturgical 'revival' reflected by all four texts. Use of the
annotated version of the Martyrology of aengus prepared at Armagh
about 1170-74 can be detected in three of the four texts.
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, and will benefit those
who do not use a weekly lectionary and those who do.
In 1574, Christopher Barker published a volume of prayers and poems
collected and composed by Elizabeth Tyrwhit, an intimate member of
Katherine Parr's circle, governess to the princess Elizabeth, wife
of a Tudor court functionary, and a wealthy widow. Later, Tyrwhit's
Morning and Evening Prayers was selected by Thomas Bentley to be
republished in his 1582 compilation of devotional works, The
Monument of Matrones. This volume presents critical, old-spelling
editions of both versions of Morning and Evening Prayers. Placing
them side by side, Susan Felch discloses that the second version
contains nearly a quarter more material that the first, and is
organized quite differently. Felch convincingly argues that the
additional material and revised arrangement of the longer version
are likely copied direct from another, no longer extant authorial
version, either printed or manuscript. In the volume's
introduction, Felch provides background on Tyrwhit's life and
family, including new information unearthed in her research; and
sets Tyrwhit's work within the context of sixteenth- century
English prayerbooks. Felch here posits that Tyrwhit's
reorganization and framing of traditional material indicates her
own considerable creativity. The Textual Notes and Appendix A
compare the 1574 and 1582 versions and identify the source texts
from which Tyrwhit derives her prayers and poems. The edition is
completed by an autograph note by Tyrwhit; a discussion of the
Tyrwhit family connections, and several versions of the rhymed
Hours of the Cross as background to Tyrwhit's rendition entitled,
'An Hymne of the Passion of Christ'.
A liturgical book containing readings for Masses with
children on Sundays and weekdays. It features the
special Catholic Book Publishing layout and convenient
arrangement, including large easy-to-read type, clear
two-color printing, and stained edges.
Contains 569 hymns including 21 canticles, three musical settings
for Holy Communion plus outline for a Chorale Service, Service of
the Word, Propers, Responses, Psalms, Prayers, Morning and Evening
Prayer, Marriage, and Burial of the Dead. Green cloth cover with
embossed gold title and symbol.
Join God in the Great Outdoors The Hunter's Devotional by Steve
Chapman invites hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to experience God
in the adventure of hunting and beauty of nature. Filled with
personal stories from Chapman's years of hunting and fishing, each
devotion begins with a verse of Scripture followed by insights,
anecdotes, and a short prayer. With wit and wisdom, Steve shares
faith lessons learned through the many illustrations God's creation
has provided. The perfect companion on hunting and fishing trips,
this little companion will add a meaningful depth of spirituality
to your journey.
Collection of prayers designed to help you pray more deeply during
Eucharistic Adoration.
This book examines the struggle for Protestant consensus and unity
through the work of John a Lasco (1499-1560). It is only in recent
years that scholars have begun to recognize the importance of Lasco
as one of the leading figures of the European Reformation, and a
pivotal figure between Lutheran and Reformed theologians. The
Polish reformer was among the most dynamic church organizers of the
sixteenth century, dedicated to healing the divisions among
evangelicals and searching for the key to Protestant unity in the
example of the Apostolic Church. It was to this end that he
published the Forma ac ratio in 1555, a work that recorded the
rites and practices of the London Strangers' Church (of which he
had been the first superintendent) and to provide a model for
uniting the disparate Protestant communities on the Continent.
Although some recent works have focused on aspects of Lasco's early
career in Germany and England, this is the first book to provide a
comprehensive analysis of the Forma ac ratio, and the reformer's
reasons for writing it. This study also puts Lasco's distinct model
for Protestant churches into the wider European context and
assesses his impact on the struggle for unity through an
examination of his correspondence, the reaction to his writings,
and his influence on Protestant congregations across Europe.
Private or secret prayer is the life-blood of the Christian. The
great men and women of God down through the ages have testified to
the effectiveness of this in their lives. Some like Martin Luther,
have said that they could not survive a busy day without spending
2-3 hours alone with God. Drawing on the experiences of people like
Luther, Spurgeon, Muller, Whitefield and Wesley, the author presses
the case for a greater commitment to prayer. His advice may not
only transform your life, it could be a catalyst towards a change
in the world around you.
Do you know a Teacher who you'd like to encourage? All the way from
coloring inside the lines to calculus, teachers have given us the
tools to thrive. Where would we be without them? But a teacher's
job is often a difficult one. Sometimes anxiety and exhaustion
become the norm. For those in need of a little peace and renewal,
Max Lucado points to the Teacher who offered just that. Suited for
gift-giving and written especially for those special people who
inspire our students, Pocket Prayers for Teachers contains Prayers
for Inspiration and Encouragement Prayers for Clarity and
Creativity Prayers for Love and Patience Prayers for Peace and
Protection Prayers for Integrity and Grace Prayers for Strength and
Endurance Today, lift the spirits of your favorite teacher.
This book explores the theological and textual connections among
ancient and modern epicleses, primarily through analysis of a
selection of epicletic texts in contemporary Western eucharistic
prayers and the theological principles that shaped them.
As its compiler Thomas Bentley writes, The Monument of Matrones
(1582) is a 'domesticall librarie plentifullie stored and
replenished'. This 1500-page book is one of a long line of books of
secular prayer reaching from the Middle Ages through the
sixteenth-century English compilations of prayer and meditations
that grew out of the English Reformation. It is unique because it
is addressed specifically to women and contains prayers and
meditations written by women as well as for them. The Monument
helped define women's roles in the Anglican Church and is
intertwined with the whole nature of the Protestant Reformation and
the place of women in it. The work is divided into seven numbered
parts which Bentley titles 'Lamps'. This structural theme is based
on a fusion of the imagery of the wise and foolish virgins and
their lamps in Matthew 25:1-13 with the vision of the seven
lampstands (or seven-branched candlestick) in Rev.1:20-2:1. In this
facsimile edition Volume 1 contains Lamps 1-3, Volume 2 contains
Lamp 4, and Volume 3 contains Lamps 5-7. The Introductory Note that
appears in each of the three volumes provides an overview of the
contents of The Monument which will help the reader to appreciate
the riches of this immense book. It is also significant in
identifying, for the first time, the compiler Thomas Bentley as the
churchwarden of St Andrew Holborn, City of London. The copy
reproduced in this edition is the British Library copy; where
necessary, pages from The Huntington Library copy have been
substituted.
As its compiler Thomas Bentley writes, The Monument of Matrones
(1582) is a 'domesticall librarie plentifullie stored and
replenished'. This 1500-page book is one of a long line of books of
secular prayer reaching from the Middle Ages through the
sixteenth-century English compilations of prayer and meditations
that grew out of the English Reformation. It is unique because it
is addressed specifically to women and contains prayers and
meditations written by women as well as for them. The Monument
helped define women's roles in the Anglican Church and is
intertwined with the whole nature of the Protestant Reformation and
the place of women in it. The work is divided into seven numbered
parts which Bentley titles 'Lamps'. This structural theme is based
on a fusion of the imagery of the wise and foolish virgins and
their lamps in Matthew 25:1-13 with the vision of the seven
lampstands (or seven-branched candlestick) in Rev.1:20-2:1. In this
facsimile edition Volume 1 contains Lamps 1-3, Volume 2 contains
Lamp 4, and Volume 3 contains Lamps 5-7. The Introductory Note that
appears in each of the three volumes provides an overview of the
contents of The Monument which will help the reader to appreciate
the riches of this immense book. It is also significant in
identifying, for the first time, the compiler Thomas Bentley as the
churchwarden of St Andrew Holborn, City of London. The copy
reproduced in this edition is the British Library copy; where
necessary, pages from The Huntington Library copy have been
substituted.
As its compiler Thomas Bentley writes, The Monument of Matrones
(1582) is a 'domesticall librarie plentifullie stored and
replenished'. This 1500-page book is one of a long line of books of
secular prayer reaching from the Middle Ages through the
sixteenth-century English compilations of prayer and meditations
that grew out of the English Reformation. It is unique because it
is addressed specifically to women and contains prayers and
meditations written by women as well as for them. The Monument
helped define women's roles in the Anglican Church and is
intertwined with the whole nature of the Protestant Reformation and
the place of women in it. The work is divided into seven numbered
parts which Bentley titles 'Lamps'. This structural theme is based
on a fusion of the imagery of the wise and foolish virgins and
their lamps in Matthew 25:1-13 with the vision of the seven
lampstands (or seven-branched candlestick) in Rev.1:20-2:1. In this
facsimile edition Volume 1 contains Lamps 1-3, Volume 2 contains
Lamp 4, and Volume 3 contains Lamps 5-7. The Introductory Note that
appears in each of the three volumes provides an overview of the
contents of The Monument which will help the reader to appreciate
the riches of this immense book. It is also significant in
identifying, for the first time, the compiler Thomas Bentley as the
churchwarden of St Andrew Holborn, City of London. The copy
reproduced in this edition is the British Library copy; where
necessary, pages from The Huntington Library copy have been
substituted.
The Liturgies of Quakerism explores the nature of liturgy within a
form of worship based in silence. Tracing the original seventeenth
century Quakers' understanding of the 'liturgy of silence', and
what for them replaced the outward forms used in other parts of
Christianity, this book explains how early Quaker understandings of
'time', 'history', and 'apocalyptic' led to an inward liturgical
form. The practices and understanding of twenty-first century
Liberal Quakers are explored, showing that these contemporary
Quakers maintain the same kind of liturgical form as their
ancestors and yet understand it in a very different way. Breaking
new ground in the study of Quaker liturgy, this book contrasts the
two periods and looks at some of the consequences for the study of
liturgy in general, and Quakerism in particular. It also explores
evangelical Quaker understandings of liturgy.
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