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Books > Christianity > Christian Religious Experience
'All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing
shall be well.' This quotation may be all that many people know of
Julian of Norwich, an anchoress from the fourteenth century. This
book seeks to bring to a popular readership a devotional engagement
with Julian's work. The introduction gives a general background to
Julian, the nature of visions in the 14th century and the type of
text Julian gives us, namely a meditative text which intends to
lead the reader to 'beholding'. Each chapter centres on one aspect
or image from Julian's Revelation, which seeks to make the events
of the Passion present to the reader's imagination. The commentary
incorporates reflection, the biblical narrative and Julian's
subsequent teachings to create a meditation that enables the reader
to linger on the wonder of the cross, ending with a prayer that
leads to silence and a thought or verse to carry into daily life.
Key messages by today's leading Christian voices on what it means
to possess a passion for Jesus Christ
What exactly is it that instills passion in a person's soul?
What brings the fire to make a difference, the desire for
significance, the power to live a life that matters? And who will
lead us in this quest toward the future of the Church? In this
remarkable book, some of today's most gifted communicators
highlight the dedicated generation that is rising up to show us how
to lean toward the centrality of Jesus Christ and His bright light
of glory that brings purpose to our own lives and proper glory to
God the Father.
Since it first began in 1995, Passion has had the privilege of
encountering millions of believers under the age of 25, a sea of
men and women whose lives have been transformed by the power of the
Holy Spirit. Their voice is getting louder as they rise, united as
a generation, bringing hope and light to the world.
Author and general editor Louie Giglio has brought together
these incredible authors to share their thoughts on what it means
to burn with a passion for Christ. As delivered to Passion
Conferences, the book includes contributions from Giglio himself as
well as multiple chapters from: Francis ChanJohn PiperBeth
MooreJudah SmithChristine Caine
The wave is growing into a global awakening. Join the
movement.
Luke's Gospel was written to transform. In its original context,
readers would have seen a portrait of Jesus as an ideal teacher and
king, able to shape his people through exemplary leadership. They
would have come to the Gospel expecting to be changed for God's
purposes through the imitation of Jesus' lifestyle and adoption of
his teaching. When today's readers approach the text in the same
way, they can be transformed too. Spiritual Practices of Jesus
explores Luke's portrait of the spirituality of Jesus, focusing on
the themes of simplicity, humility, and prayer in his life and
teaching. After establishing the likely thought patterns of Luke's
first readers, Catherine Wright considers how Jesus models these
three values and then explores how different readers have
understood and employed key Lukan passages for spiritual formation,
beginning with a first-century audience and tracing the reception
of these texts in the ancient church. Demonstrating a theological
interpretation of Jesus' spirituality grounded in church tradition,
this accessible book combines New Testament studies and spiritual
formation to provide fresh insight into the biblical text. Wright
invites readers to join with Luke's earliest readers in adopting
ancient spiritual practices that still hold the potential to
revolutionize our relationships with money, ourselves, others, and
God. Luke's Gospel reveals that as we individually and corporately
imitate Jesus, we live lives of greater authenticity, are oriented
toward his kingdom, and are transformed by his manner of life.
You were made for more than a love/hate relationship with your
body. It's one thing to know in your head that you were created in
the image of God. Yet it's quite another to experience this belief
in your body, against the cultural ideals of a woman's worth. And
between the two lies a world of frustration, disappointment, and
the shame of somehow feeling both too much and never enough in your
body. Jess Connolly is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker,
and trusted Bible teacher who knows this inner conflict all too
well, and this book details her journey--and yours--of setting out
to discover how to break free from the broken beliefs we all hold
about our bodies that hold us back from our fullest life. The
truest thing about you is that you are made and loved by God. And
the truest thing about Him is that He cannot make bad things. This
book will help you believe it with your whole self, as Jess guides
you through an eye-opening, empowering process of: Renaming what
the world has labeled as less-than Resting in God's workmanship
Experiencing restoration where there has been injury And becoming a
change agent in partnering with God to bring revival to a
generation of women Far from a superficial issue, self-image is a
spiritual issue, because God has named your body good from the
beginning. Whether your struggle is with eating and exercise
habits, stress or trauma, infertility or injury, this book makes
space for you to experience God meeting you in this tender place,
and ring His freedom bell over your body in a whole new way.
Three Bestselling Tozer Books in One Powerful Volume A.W. Tozer's
writings will stir your soul and change your life. To this day he
remains one of the most quoted Christians around the world as he
inspires readers young and old with his wisdom, insight, and call
to holiness. The Pursuit of God is an enduring classic that is sure
to resonate if you long for a life spent in God's presence. The
Purpose of Man is a call to worship as God reprioritizes your life
and fills your soul. The Crucified Life will lead you to the cross
so you can be raised to new life in Christ. This collection will
teach you who God is, who you are, and how to live accordingly. In
the end, understanding these truths will bring you deeper into
God's presence and open up the life he wants for you.
Celebrate Christmas with reflections and prayers for each day of
Advent. This antidote to the commercialism of the festive season
can be used for individual meditation or group worship. The authors
are the former and current wardens of the Abbey on the Island of
Iona.
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