Long-time activist, author and teacher of nonviolence, Father John Dear offers here the first ever commentary on the Synoptic Gospels from the perspective of active nonviolence, in the tradition of Gandhi and Dr. King. He walks through every line of the three synoptic Gospels pointing out Jesus’ practice and teachings of nonviolence each step of the way.

Dear’s Jesus is like Gandhi and Dr. King―nonviolent to the core, a disarming, healing presence toward those in need and a revolutionary disrupter of the unjust status quo and a political threat to the ruling authorities who succeed in killing him, only to push Jesus to the heights of nonviolence through his death and resurrection.

This original commentary brings a fresh new approach to the Gospels that will help all those who preach and engage in social ministries, and inspire everyone in this time of permanent warfare, gun violence, racism, poverty and climate change.

Across the 30,000 or so varieties of Christianity, believers universally love Jesus. They have no trouble accepting his humanity and his divinity. Many express intimations of his close presence in their lives; a fear of his judgment and wrath as well as a love of his compassion; a justification for their worldviews and politics (of all persuasions), and firm convictions about his atonement for their sins and thus his centrality in their personal salvation.

But who is Christ?

Is Christ simply Jesus's last name, denoting his role as saviour of humanity, as messiah? What is Christ? How is his function or role different from Jesus's? Are we missing something fundamental because of our overwhelming emphasis on Jesus to the exclusion of the Christ, or our misunderstanding of what it means that Jesus was `the Christ'? Could it be that such limited views are contributing to the slow and painful erosion of Christianity in western culture, to its insularity and insistence on purity and exclusion?

These are questions Fr Richard Rohr has been pondering for many years. In his ecumenical and scripturally grounded books on contemplation, mysticism and many more topics, he has emphasized the importance of a large framework for understanding the nature of 'what is' and what lasts, of unity and the ultimate reality of God's presence in all of creation-Christian and non-Christian, human and non-human.

Could it be that Jesus, who is the Christ, is offering us a model and example on how to live inside `this Big Frame?'

Ruth Haley Barton's award-winning, practical introduction to the spiritual practice of silence and solitude is an invitation to you to journey into the real presence of God and hear and his voice. Much of the Christian faith is about words - preaching, teaching, talking with others. But the hectic demands and noise of daily modern life can drown out God's words, and keep us from fully meeting him. Taking the story of Elijah the prophet as inspiration and example, Invitation to Solitude and Silence explores the power of quietness and stillness in connecting with God. Filled with practical exercises that draw on Ruth's own experience, it encourages and challenges us to rethink how we see silence and solitude and to use them to invite God deeper into our lives. Invitation to Solitude and Silence is ideal for anyone looking for spiritual disciplines to help them connect more fully with God and practices to aid their spiritual formation. Ruth's gentle wisdom will expand your idea of what prayer can be, and help you find time to rest and renew your faith so that your relationship with God is strengthened. Helpful and hopeful, this book is a reminder that God does not push himself where he is not wanted but waits for us to respond from the depths of our desire. Will you say yes?

In 'n samelewing waar fronte voorgehou word en ons soos almal wil wees om in te pas, is dit tyd om ontslae te raak van die behoefte om jou met ander te vergelyk en aan ander se eise te voldoen.

God het aan jou unieke talente gegee sodat jy sy doel vir jou lewe kan vervul. Miskien het jy nog nie jou unieke talente ontdek nie. Neem die eerste stap en vra God om dit wat jou spesiaal en uniek maak aan jou uit te wys. Elke mens verskil immers: vir sommiges het hy leierskapseienskappe gegee; vir ander die gawe om musiek te komponeer. Laat God dan toe om jou unieke talente te gebruik en jou van binne te omvorm om iets kragdadig te doen. Jy sal boonop rus vind in dié wete: God het jou lief net soos jy is.

Internationally bestselling author and German monk Anselm Grün presents ancient wisdom for leadership today.

Whether you lead a business, a family, a non-profit, or a church group, this book will help you discover the joy of leadership and create a sanctuary where a group of people mobilize their spiritual resources, ask relevant questions, love, trust, and respect one another.

Leadership is not about power, status, and titles. According to the Rule of St. Benedict, true leadership is about awakening creativity in others and building an environment of trust and respect. It’s less about maximizing profits and more about finding meaning.

Radical in its time, this 6th century rule offers an approach to leadership that is clear and refreshing in its simplicity. Benedict is primarily concerned with the characteristics of a leader, and how such a person needs to work on himself in order to be able to lead at all. To Benedict, leading through personality is more important than any methods and strategies.

In this insightful book, Benedictine monk and internationally bestselling author Anselm Grün offers practical wisdom on all aspects of leadership, including:

Ek Bid vir Jou deur Jean Fischer is een van die beste kinderboeke oor liefde en die gesin wat uitspel hoe ver 'n ma se liefde strek.

Hierdie plaaslike uitgawe van die pragtige storie volg 'n mammabeer se pad van voor haar kindjie se geboorte tot sy eerste dag op skool en hoe sy oor en vir haar kind bid.

Ek Bid vir Jou is vol pragtige, volkleur kunswerk deur Frank Endersby, met 'n gebed op elke dubbelblad.

Hierdie boek is ideaal vir voorlees deur ouers vir hul kinders voor slaaptyd, as 'n beginpunt vir 'boekevat' of stiltetyd.

God passionately longs to be your friend and invites you with an outstretched hand to a life grounded in Divine Friendship.

In Daily Invitations: To A Life Grounded In Divine Friendship, a 366-day devotional, you will be guided daily to accept this invitation through:

• Scripture
• Reflection
• Prayer

However, this newly friendship does not remove you from everyday life. Another feature, the daily practice, will ensure that your friendship with God is grounded in ordinary life - where you struggle at work, you are having health problems, when your relationships are not working out. On taking his outstretched hand into yours, you will discover that you are not alone, and will never be. In fact, you will realise that nothing can separate you from his Divine Friendship.

Psalms nooi jou om daagliks jou hart voor God uit te stort. God wil hê dat jy daagliks openlik en eerlik die goeie én slegte met Hom moet deel. Dit is wat Psalms so besonders maak. Dit toon hoe die psalmiste met God gepraat het toe hulle gelukkig en tevrede was met hoop in hul harte, maar ook toe hulle bang, moedeloos, kwaad en alleen was.

In Psalms vir elke dag, 'n 365-dagstukkieboek, nooi Joyce Meyer jou om saam met haar deur die baie bekende boek van Psalms te reis.

Dit sal jou:

• Nader aan Jesus bring, en
• Jou die geleentheid bied om die wysheid wat in Psalms opgesluit is, jou eie te maak.
• Sakpasgrootte: 190 mm x 140 mm
• 376 pp
• Pragtige hardeband-boek met lint as boekmerk
• Lesersvriendelike fontgrootte en uitleg (in pantone-kleur)

Did you know it is within your reach to become a true woman after God’s own heart? But the transformation comes from God.

You will experience peace, order, and joy when you follow God's guidelines for every area of your life, and best of all, you will become a woman after His heart!

Elizabeth George shares God's Word and woman-to-woman practical wisdom on how you can pursue God's priorities by:

• Putting God first in your day, your heart, and your life
• Improving your relationships with family and friends
• Building a strong bond with your husband
• Raising your children to follow Jesus and make right choices
• Growing in your service to others

As you embrace God's plans for you, you will find real purpose in a life of prayer and practicing God's priorities as you become A Woman After God's Own Heart®.

Oorvloedige liefde bevat 365 dagstukkies deur die immergewilde Nina Smit wat jou sal help om die lewe en God se liefde in oorvloed te ervaar.

Nina bespreek verskeie eienskappe wat deel van ’n gelowige se lewe behoort uit te maak. Hierdie dagstukkies sal jou bemoedig, krag gee vir die dag wat voorlê en aanspoor om die vreugde van Christenwees te beleef.

Ervaar saam met haar 365 dae van God se onbegrensde liefde.

In hierdie tweede Suider-Afrikaanse uitgawe van Jesus Roep Jou: Geniet Vrede In Sy Teenwoordigheid, 'n 366-dagstukkieboek in Grootdruk, word jy uitgenooi om daagliks tyd in God se teenwoordigheid deur te bring. Deur middel van oordenkings en Skrifgedeeltes bring New York Times-topverkoperskrywer Sarah Young Jesus se boodskap van vrede na jou vandag, en ook elke dag.

Deur daagliks tyd te spandeer in die teenwoordigheid van ons Verlosser met die bekende en geliefde dagstukke in Jesus Roep Jou sal jy:

• Getroos voel deur woorde van hoop en bemoediging
• Verseker word van Jesus se oneindige liefde vir jou
• Onderskragende leiding gebaseer op die Skrif ontvang
• Jou geloof deur die lees van Bybelverse versterk
• Jesus daagliks ontmoet deur 'n oordenking gebaseer op God se Woord

Geskryf asof Jesus self direk met jou praat, nooi Jesus Roep Jou jou uit om vrede te ervaar in die teenwoordigheid van die Verlosser wat altyd by jou is.

One of the best children's books about love and family, I Prayed For You reveals how far a mother's love can go.

This local edition of the beautiful story follows Mommy Bear's path from before birth to her child's first day at school and how she prays for and over her child.

I prayed for you features beautiful artwork by Frank Endersby plus a prayer on every double-page spread. This book is ideal for parents to read to their children before bedtime, as a start-off to daily time with God.

Live in freedom! Let your heart be warmed as the oil of T.D. Jakes’ teaching flows from your mind to your spirit.

The healing balm that well-known pastor and author T.D. Jakes shares in Woman, Thou Art Loosed! Healing The Wounds Of The Past, soothes all manner of traumas, tragedies, and disappointments. Whether you are a single parent, a battered wife, an abused teenager, or an insecure woman, there is a cure for every crisis!

In this soft word for the sensitive ear, there is deep cleansing for those inaccessible areas of the feminine heart. The wisdom in this book fights back the infections of life. Woman Thou Art Loosed! breaks the shackles off the neck of every woman who dare to read it!

He's inviting you to sustained and unquenchable love. Jesus is worthy of a love that burns in the likeness of His love for us. But threats to our passion for Him come with the storms and setbacks we face. With vulnerable perspective and insight, Dana Candler shares her own battles with keeping first love and how the Lord breaks in with vital truth and fresh desire to her soul--and how He yearns to do the same for you. Discover how to overcome the enemies of holy passion and tangibly experience His love. When you do, He will consume your heart with thriving joy, delight and passion for Him, burning bright all your days. "First Love equips you to say yes to God's invitation to a life marked by confident trust, deep-rooted joy and a love that overflows and impacts all that you do!"--JODIE BERNDT, bestselling author, Praying the Scriptures for Your Children "This book will strengthen your confidence in the One who never starts a fire and walks away."--BOB SORGE, bestselling author, Secrets of the Secret Place "I pray every reader of this book will be encouraged to live from the secret place of prayer so that they may also stand in the peace of God."--HEIDI G. BAKER, Ph.D., co-founder and executive chairman of the board, Iris Global