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'A brilliant introduction to prayer' Richard Rohr, Author of
Everything Belongs One of America's most beloved spiritual leaders
and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to
(Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to
converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer. 'What do
we need to learn? That prayer changes us-and so changes the world
we live in; that God is always there before us; that it's God's
action that makes the difference. Practical, comprehensive, and
above all God-centered, this book is a deeply valuable companion
for growing in faith.' Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of
Canterbury In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James
Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he
expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook.
Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from
praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it
a regular practice in our lives. A trusted guide walking beside us
as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the
different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian
history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best
to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin
makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like
any relationship, each person can discover the best style for
building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion
or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to
anyone willing to open their heart.
Many children today arrive as teenagers at confirmation classes
without a basic grasp of key Bible stories and Christian knowledge.
Based on the author's own experience as a pastor and teacher, this
book lists 100 essentials of biblical and Christian knowledge that
all children should know before they are confirmed. Topics covered
include: Bible basics; key Old Testament stories and characters;
the 10 commandments; The New Testament; The Gospels; The life and
teachings of Jesus; The early Church; worship and sacraments; world
religions. For each item on the list, the author provides a brief
description or explanation, followed by suggestions for exploring
the subject with children and young people, including at
confirmation level.
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Knowledge that Transforms Without truth, we will be subject to
every wind of distraction. Without grace, our lives will ring
hollow. The Grace and Truth Study Bible is designed to help you
understand and be formed by Scripture. Rich passage-by-passage
study notes are theologically sound, guiding you to a deep
understanding of each text, while always keeping in view the
transformative affirmation and goodness of God's nature and
redemptive plan. Dr. R. Albert Mohler, president of Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary and one of the foremost voices for
evangelicals worldwide, heads up the editorial team for the NASB
Grace and Truth Study Bible. This group of scholars and pastors is
committed to delivering a trustworthy and approachable guide to
Scripture to Bible readers. The warmhearted and faithful notes will
provide first-time Bible readers reliable guidance while
simultaneously nourishing veteran students of the Word with fresh
insights. Unwavering in its commitment to evangelical
steadfastness, this study Bible paints a stunning canvas of the
goodness of God's redemptive plan revealed in the gospel of Jesus.
Universally recognized as the gold standard among word-for-word
translations, the beloved New American Standard Bible, 1995 Text,
is now easier to read with Zondervan's exclusive NASB Comfort Print
(R) typeface. Available in a variety of sophisticated designs, the
NASB Grace and Truth Study Bible gives you the translation
celebrated for faithfulness to the original biblical languages in a
portable, easy-to-read format. Features: The full text of the New
American Standard Bible, 1995 Text Insightful and practical
bottom-of-the-page study notes faithfully illuminate Scripture
passage by passage Bible Book Introductions invite you into the
Scripture text without overwhelming technical terms or outlines
Center-column cross reference system for deeper study NASB
concordance Words of Jesus in red Elegant two-color page design 16
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Indexed Project leadership by general editor Dr. R. Albert Mohler,
Jr., president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Exclusive Zondervan NASB Comfort Print typeface Print Size: 10
(Study Notes: 8.5)
Many children today are growing up in the midst of adversity,
whether brought on by family difficulties or larger societal
crises. All children need to be able to deal with stress, cope with
challenges, and persevere through disappointments. While we cannot
protect children from all hardships, we can promote healthy
development that fosters resilience. In this interdisciplinary
work, Holly Catterton Allen builds a bridge between resilience
studies and children's spiritual formation. Because children are
spiritual beings, those who work with them can cultivate spiritual
practices that are essential to their thriving in challenging
times. This book equips educators, counselors, children's
ministers, and parents with ways of developing children's
spirituality to foster the resilience needed to face the ordinary
hardships of childhood and to persevere when facing trauma. It
offers particular insight into the spiritual experiences of
children who have been hurt by life through chronic illness,
disability, abuse, or disasters, with resources for healing and
hope.
The great Reformer's sermons on one of the critical chapters of the
Book Isaiah. Christian theologians, from the time of the Early
Church have seen Isaiah 53 as one of the most important
prefigurings of the suffering of Christ for the people of God, and
Calvin's sermons bring out the theological significance of this key
chapter for Christians.
A series of sermons, revealing Brunner as an outstanding preacher.
Few theologians of his eminence combine their understanding of the
central doctrines of the Christian faith with such persuasive
spiritual exposition and eloquence.'Preaching,' says Brunner, 'is a
living occurrence which can only very imperfectly be crystallised
in writing.' But the most critical judges of sermons will admit
that here a master preacher moves beyond the printed page into the
soul of the reader. There is a personal poignancy about the
Fraumunster sermons, which places them in the forefront of modern
preaching. Here a great teacher of the faith proclaims the Word of
God to a 'believing congregation' an encounter seen by Brunner as
decisive for Christian communication.
The Ark of Speech investigates the interplay of speech and silence in the dialogue between God and human beings, and human beings and the world. Ranging from the Old Testament and its depiction of God's creative word to the New Testament and its focus on the life and words of Jesus as the Word of the Father, the book shows how important it is for the believer to listen to God and to others in silence and devotion.
In this highly engaging book, Peter Walker uses his expertise in
Biblical studies and his extensive experience of leading tours
around the Mediterranean to bring the world of Saint Paul vividly
to life. Following Luke's account in the Book of Acts and using
evidence from Paul s own letters, he reconstructs the apostle s
wide-ranging travels and describes the many places Paul visited as
we encounter them today. In doing so he helps us to appreciate the
issues that Paul confronted and to understand the motivation that
drove him on. Enriched with boxed features outlining key timelines
and topics, and supplemented with maps and street plans, this book
is an ideal introduction to Paul and his travels for scholars at
all levels of study.
Encouragement. Perseverance. Stickability. How we need these in our
daily lives if we are to grow as Christians and not become jaded
and discouraged. So much for the theory, but how can this work out
in practice? And when we feel like just giving up? With insightful
teaching and application from Michael Baughen, David and Ian
Coffey, Jonathan Lamb, Nigel Lee, Ivor Poobalan, Andy Prime, Matt
Sleeman, Rico Tice and others, this short volume digs into the
Bible, offering timeless wisdom from the Psalms, Ephesians, 1
Thessalonians, 2 Timothy, Hebrews, James, 1 Peter and Revelation.
It draws from the inspirational life of pioneer missionary Amy
Carmichael. It equips us for those times when we just need to keep
on keeping on. A 30-day undated devotional tailored for real people
in the real world today.
The 'De venenis' attributed to 'Malachias Hibernicus' is a portable
discussion of vices and virtues. Probably composed about 1280,
originally as an aid for Franciscan preachers, it adopts the
innovative metaphor that sin is a poison removed by various
'treacles'. Its argumentative mode is to adduce scientific data
about venomous beasts, the sins, and the antidotes to their
poisons, the 'remedial' virtues. From these 'facts' of natural
history, Malachy constructs homiletic similitudines (analogical
figures). These, typically of a sort designed for use in sermones
ad status, he applies to vicious and virtuous activities, and
perhaps particularly ones peculiar to Ireland. Although Malachy the
Irishman and his On Poison have received only a handful of
scholarly notices in the last century, in the later Middle Ages,
his was a widely known book. A lengthy introduction presents
evidence for the wide circulation of Malachy's text and the little
that is known of the author. It further addresses literary issues:
the work's genre, hovering between a treatise on vices and virtues,
a compendium of scientific information, and a handbook for
preachers; Malachy's efforts at compilation of authoritative
materials; and a preliminary account of some early users, including
William Langland and Robert Holcot. The introduction concludes by
examining the insuperable difficulties involved in editing the
text. The centre of the volume presents an annotated preliminary
text and translation, together with some account of early
interpolations the text received. The volume concludes with three
indexes, one with all biblical citations, one of all Malachy's
other citations, and a third of Malachy's similitudines, his
moralised scientific information.
Twenty-nine experts from a wide variety of fields and institutions
have come together to offer a renewed vision for the value of a
distinctly Christian approach to higher education.
Originally published in 1907, this book provides information to
parents and teachers wishing to teach their children about
Christianity as well as science. Lodge details his fear of
mandatory secularism in schools and advises how to instruct
children in science without allowing any doubt of Christian
doctrine and stresses the importance of reconciliation between
religion and science for future generations. This title will be of
interest to students of Education and Religion.
Better understand the original meaning of Scripture for a deeper
study of God's Word. Bring the words of Scripture to life and
discover the richness and significance of the original languages of
the Word of God. The KJV Word Study Reference Bible includes
in-text subheadings and 2,000 easy-to-use word studies with select
Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek words explained in every chapter from
Genesis to Revelation. By looking into these ancient texts, we are
able to read scripture as it was originally written and passed on
from generation to generation. In addition, this Bible's
Topic-by-Topic studies give a practical framework for understanding
scripture, along with more helpful resources. Features include:
Presentation page allows you to personalize this special gift by
recording a memory or note Book introductions provide a concise
overview of the background and historical context of the book about
to be read 2,000 word studies illuminating the biblical language 21
chain-linked topical studies for better theological understanding
and application Study the Book provides helpful notes for reading
each book of the Bible Word study indices by Strong's number, by
English word, and by book help you find Greek and Hebrew word
studies Extensive cross-references drawing connections between
texts Concordance provides an alphabetical listing of important
passages by key words Words of Christ in red quickly identify
verses spoken by Jesus 16 full-color maps show the layout of Israel
and other biblical locations for better context Ribbon markers make
it easy to navigate and keep track of where you were reading Clear
and readable 9.5-point KJV Comfort Print (R)
In youthful yet tasteful comic-book style, Jesus comes alive for
young readers with vibrant and expressive four-color illustrations
and simple but engaging text. The moving story of the life, death
and resurrection of Jesus is told in a way young readers will find
both attractive and challenging; the Gospel is simplified without
losing any of its saving power. "And what about you, who do you say
that I am?"
You don't need to abandon your life to get it back. You can restore
it with sustainable practices that are within your reach. And you
will never be the same... We live in soul-scorching times. The 24-7
onslaught of contemporary life-with its never-ending feed of global
tragedies, demands for our attention, and pressures of work,
family, and friends-has left us feeling ragged, wrung-out, and
emptied. But if we have no margin in our lives, how do we find room
to change anything? In this life-changing video Bible study
(DVD/digital downloads sold separately), John Eldredge distills a
lifetime of wisdom into five practical and ready-to-implement
practices for putting your life back together: The one-minute
pause, Benevolent detachment, Practicing kindness, Getting outside,
and Stepping back from technology. Together, these simple practices
will add up to enable you to begin recovery, care for the neglected
places in your soul, and rediscover the hidden life of God in you.
Rest assured, the graces offered in this study are within reach of
normal life. They're practicable and refreshing. God wants to come
to us and restore our lives. We just need to put ourselves in
places that allow us to receive his help. Designed for use with Get
Your Life Back Video Study (sold separately).
This book takes an innovative approach to the study of the
penitentials and nunnery rules and the ways in which these texts
impinged upon the lives of female audiences. The study emphasises
the importance of the texts for the promotion of Christian values
and of the expectations of churchmen in the construction of
appropriate Christian behaviour for women in the early medieval
West. These texts constitute the only written works which would
have had direct influence upon the lives of lay and religious
women. The work focuses upon the elements of the penitentials which
provided female-specific expectations, and these fall largely into
two categories of sexuality and pre-Christian practices. The
nunnery rules seldom provided comprehensive sets of behavioural
expectations. Rather, rules emphasised expectations relating to
issues of enclosure, work and abstinence which came to be perceived
as the defining characteristics of religious women.
Why does God allow adversity? God has a plan and a purpose for each
of us, and He can turn things to good regardless of the situation
we face. These two key principles-rooted in Scripture and evidenced
in the lives of Christians throughout the ages-should color the
lenses through which all followers of Christ view adversity. In
Advancing Through Adversity, Dr. Charles Stanley provides a new
perspective on the trials we face, revealing what questions to ask
and what lessons can be learned from such times. Understanding
God's role and bolstering our courage can help us advance through
adversity rather than be overcome by it. The Charles F. Stanley
Bible Study Series is a unique approach to Bible study,
incorporating biblical truth, personal insights, emotional
responses, and a call to action. Each study draws on Dr. Stanley's
many years of teaching the guiding principles found in God's Word,
showing how we can apply them in practical ways to every situation
we face. This edition of the series has been completely revised and
updated, and includes two brand-new lessons from Dr. Stanley.
Beloved evangelist Billy Graham understood the flurry of modern
life and the constant temptation of busyness. In a world in which
everyone seems to be rushing to finish their to-do list, answer
their emails, and respond to their cell phones, peace is still
possible. In Peace for Each Day, a 365-day devotional, Graham
shares God's gentle, reassuring promise of spiritual calm. Each
daily passage in Peace for Each Day invites you to joyfully engage
with Scripture as you meditate on God's peace--peace that can be
found whatever the circumstances, whatever the calling, whatever
the future holds. This 365-day devotional features: a larger trim
and print a beautiful leathersoft cover a ribbon marker and
presentation page As Graham wrote, "Millions are searching for
[peace], but we Christians have found it! It is ours now and
forever." Peace for Each Day makes a beautiful gift book for men
and women of all ages for: Birthdays Christmas Mother's and
Father's Day Grandparent's Day With words from one of the most
popular and respected authors of our time, Peace for Each Day
invites you to receive a peace that no one can take away.
Why is there so little agreement on what it means to be a
Christian? In this eight-session video-based Bible study
(DVD/digital video sold separately), join pastor and bestselling
author Andy Stanley as he examines the characteristics Jesus used
to define those who follow him and the implications these
characteristics have for believers today. In Christian: It's Not
What You Think, you'll learn: The one word that should be
descriptive of every Christian. How Jesus' followers should treat
those who are outside the faith. Why people love Jesus but can't
stand his followers. So, what does it mean to be Christian?
Curiously, the term 'Christian' was a label used by outsiders to
define Jesus' followers. Jesus simply used 'disciple' to describe
his followers and stressed the fact that they would be known by
their love-a radical concept not only in their day, but in ours as
well. Throughout these eight sessions, Andy Stanley unpacks the
qualities Jesus prescribes for his followers that made them unique.
What if believers today embodied these traits and put them before
all others? Would the non-believing world put aside its derisive
definition of 'Christian' and instead know us by our love? Sessions
include: Brand Recognition Quitters Insiders, Outsiders Showing Up
When Gracie Met Truthy Angry Birds Loopholes Working It Out
Designed for use with the Christian Video Study 9780310693352 (sold
separately).
Originally published in 1907, this book provides information to
parents and teachers wishing to teach their children about
Christianity as well as science. Lodge details his fear of
mandatory secularism in schools and advises how to instruct
children in science without allowing any doubt of Christian
doctrine and stresses the importance of reconciliation between
religion and science for future generations. This title will be of
interest to students of Education and Religion.
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