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The roots of African American spirituality arise from the African
origins of the enslaved who were brought to the West in chains.
Flora Wilson Bridges explores these "African retentions" from their
manifestations in Africa, through their presence in the slave
communities of the American South and in Black churches today. The
unique spirituality that arose from these retentions influenced
many prominent black leaders including Howard Thurman, Martin
Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. In a fascinating chapter, Bridges
also shows how these African roots inform Black film, literature,
and art.
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A talented teacher unpacks the riches of traditional Christian
spirituality for Christians burdened by the guilt and anxiety of
introspective, in-my-heart spiritual techniques. Phillip Cary
explains that knowing God is a gradual, long-term process that
comes through the gospel experienced in Christian community. The
first edition has sold over 17,000 copies. The expanded edition
includes a new afterword that offers further insights since the
first edition was published over ten years ago.
How to Love When You Don't Feel Like Loving Everywhere we look, we
see evidence that love is in short supply. Terrorists and political
corruption, school shootings and troubled marriages, impatient
online sniping and character assassination--all point to the fact
that we do not know how to love one another as Jesus commanded and
modeled. We put our own interests and happiness first, despite the
fact that the greatest happiness comes through sacrificial love. In
this book, Dr. Larry Crabb shows readers how to understand the deep
and perfect love we are shown by our Creator and Redeemer, and how
to pour that love into other people. This love is about more than
being nice and serving others. It's about relating to others in
such a way that they feel heard, seen, and valued. This love
sacrifices and suffers and keeps loving, even when doing so is
costly. This kind of love, says Crabb, is the kind worth fighting
for in all of our relationships, and A Different Kind of Happiness
shows how to make it a reality.
Say Yes gives you the mental and spiritual practices you need to
enjoy your life again--and bring greater fullness than you could
imagine before. "My life doesn't look anything like I wanted it to.
How do I even keep going?" When the dreams for our life die, our
vision of who we hoped to become often dies too. That's when The
Voice of Giving Up appears. Visual artist and spiritual director
Scott Erickson has had long midnight conversations with The Voice
of Giving Up, and he knows how anxiety and depression make The
Voice especially loud. But he's discovered that our darkest moments
are sometimes doorways to a deeper, more joy-filled journey of
recovering who we are, why we're here, and why the future bursts
with possibilities if we are willing to say yes to life's brightest
gifts. In Say Yes, Scott helps you learn how to reawaken your
deepest desires, disempower your greatest fears, and identify the
destructive narratives holding you back. Combined with Scott's
beautiful, thought-provoking illustrations, this is a profound
exploration of beginning again after: Disappointment at how life is
turning out Suspecting we are not prepared or smart enough Losing
hope that change is possible and that pain can have a purpose Take
the first step to gain the gentle yet powerful tools you need, and
say yes to what lies ahead today.
Hope for the one who is weary, wandering, and wondering where
things went wrong In the wake of the culture wars of the 1980s and
1990s, many young evangelical Christians found themselves
untethered, disillusioned, and--ultimately--orphaned as they
grappled with the legalistic, politically co-opted churches of
their youth. Perhaps you are one of them. Perhaps, like Sara
Billups, you have felt alone, misunderstood, and maligned in the
American church, longing for a more loving, more biblical
expression of the faith and discipleship taught by Jesus. Part
spiritual memoir of an apocalyptic childhood and part commentary on
growing up as an evangelical kid during the culture wars, Orphaned
Believers follows the journey of a generation of Christian exiles
reckoning with the tradition that raised them and searching for a
new way to participate in the story of God. Because for all the
baggage, we still belong, and a bigger, more beautiful story
awaits. "As American Christianity changes, and as we change along
with it, we need guides to remind us who we are and who we're not.
Sara has been one such guide for me. She's brutally honest and
hilarious, and her heart is wide open to the radical possibility
that belonging to Jesus is identity enough for Christians. I
couldn't be more grateful for her."--Jon Guerra, singer-songwriter
and producer "Billups reminds us that no matter who we are or where
we come from, God can move us from a place on the margins to a
community of faith."--Foxy Davison, educator and activist "Sara
helped me feel more 'found' than I did before--orphaned but also
anchored in a much better story than the one the world's been
selling me over the past decades. I needed this book more than I
knew."--Chuck DeGroat, author, therapist, and professor of pastoral
care and Christian spirituality at Western Theological Seminary
Only you can do what He sent you to do. Throughout the Bible, God
sent people like Joseph, Deborah, David, Jesus and Paul to
accomplish His purposes on the earth. You, too, were born with a
divine and distinct assignment to make a difference. Yet most of us
have trouble recognizing what that actually is--let alone living it
out day-to-day. Filled with practical insights and tangible
takeaways, this book will help you discern how the Lord has
uniquely equipped you--and for what purpose. You'll also learn how
to master and maximize your gifts and discover how to joyfully
carry out His call on your life each and every day. You were
created to become a force of change in the lives of others--to
reform, transform, ignite hope, solve problems, and bring healing
and deliverance. It's time to find and fulfill the reason you are
here. "A masterpiece of a book. LaJun and Valora will teach, train
and equip you to hear from heaven and do the will of God for your
life. This is a must-read."--JOE JOE DAWSON, ROAR Apostolic Network
"The insight and strategies you will receive in this book are tools
that will change your life."--ANDREW TOWE, author, The Triple
Threat Anointing
Being human is hard. Being in relationships with other humans is
even harder. People are complex and relationships are messy but
loving one another well is possible. Whether navigating political
or religious differences, or dealing with toxic people or our own
unforgiveness, this book tackles the struggles no one really wants
to talk about. But there is hope! We can actually grow closer to
God and others through the circumstances we'd rather run from. In
Come Sit with Me, 26 (in)courage writers help you navigate tough
relational tensions by revealing their own hard-fought,
grace-filled learning moments. They show you how to * delight in
your differences * honor and value others even when you disagree *
connect before you correct * trust that God is working even when
people disappoint you * live and love like Jesus by serving others
Whether you're in the middle of a conflict without resolution or
wondering how to enter into a friend's pain, this book will serve
as a gentle guide. Discover how God can work through your
disagreements, differences, and discomfort in ways you might never
expect.
A modern classic with over 250,000 copies sold, Honey for a Child's
Heart is a compelling, essential guide for parents who want to find
the best books for their children ages 0-12. This updated and
expanded edition includes a new preface, an updated list of
recommended reads for each age group, and audiobook suggestions. A
good book is a gateway into a wider world of wonder, beauty,
delight, and adventure. But children don't stumble onto the best
books by themselves. They need a parent's help. Author Gladys Hunt,
along with her son, Mark, discusses everything from how to choose
good books for your children to encouraging them to be avid
readers. Illustrated with drawings from dozens of children's
favorites, Honey for a Child's Heart Updated and Expanded includes
completely updated book lists geared to your child's age and filled
with nearly one thousand longtime favorites, classics, wonderful
new books, and audiobooks that will enrich your child's life. It
will also show you how to: Understand the importance of being a
read-aloud family, enjoying books together by reading aloud Give
your children a large view of the world, of truth, and of goodness
Encourage each child's imagination and good use of language Find
the best books for your children Thousands of parents have used
this guide to furnish their children's inner spirit with the wonder
and delight of good reading. Updated and expanded to keep pace with
the ever-changing world of children's literature, it is sure to
enrich the cultural and spiritual life of your home.
There are times in life when we are caught utterly unprepared: a
death in the family, the end of a relationship, a health crisis.
These are the times when the solid ground we thought we stood on
disappears beneath our feet, leaving us reeling and heartbroken, as
we stumble back to our faith. The Days of Awe encompass the weeks
preceding Rosh Hashanah up to Yom Kippur, a period in which Jews
take part in a series of rituals and prayers that reenact the
journey of the soul through the world from birth to death. This is
a period of contemplation and repentance, comparable to Lent and
Ramadan. Yet, for Rabbi Alan Lew, the real purpose of this annual
passage is for us to experience brokenheartedness and open our
heart to God. In This is Real and You Are Completely Unprepared,
Lew has marked out a journey of seven distinct stages, one that
draws on these rituals to awaken our soul and wholly transform us.
Weaving together Torah readings, Buddhist parables, Jewish fables
and stories from his own life, Lew lays bare the meanings of this
ancient Jewish passage. He reveals the path from terror to
acceptance, confusion to clarity, doubt to belief, and from
complacency to awe. In the tradition of When Bad Things Happen to
Good People, This Is Real And You Are Completely Unprepared enables
believers of all faiths to reconnect to their faith with a passion
and intimacy that will resonate throughout the year.
These Scripture memory cards are designed to accompany the
Scripture memory course workbook "Topical Memory System: Life
Issues" (ISBN 9781600066719). Used in conjunction with the book,
the cards will help you memorize Scripture. The twelve topics
covered in "Topical Memory System: Life Issues" are common
struggles we face in everyday life. As you meditate on Bible
passages that relate to your most pressing questions and
concerns--and then memorize those passages--you will find that God
will guide you and help you grow in ways you could not have
anticipated. Developed by The Navigators, the "Topical Memory
System" provides you with an effective, portable way to meditate on
Scripture wherever life takes you. The "Topical Memory System" is a
clear, simple, proven way to meditate on key Bible verses. You read
and study the Bible. Now you're ready for God's Word to take hold
of your life--to shape you from the inside out. Integrate God's
Word into your everyday life
Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad
We live in soul-scorching times. The 24-7 onslaught of contemporary
life--with its never-ending feed of global tragedies and shrieking
demands for our attention, to say nothing of the ordinary pressures of
work, family, friends, and community--has left us ragged, wrung-out,
and emptied.
In his life-changing new book, John Eldredge distills a lifetime's
wisdom about healing into a series of practical, ready-to-implement
practices for putting yourself back together. These simple steps will
enable you to begin recovery, help you focus on what matters most,
disengage from the tragedies of this broken world, and discover the
restorative power of beauty. The practices include:
- the one-minute pause
- benevolent detachment
- practicing kindness,
- getting outside, and
- stepping back from technology
The practices explained here are ready for the taking. You don't need
abandon your life to get it back. You can restore it here and now. And
you will never be the same.
John Eldredge is a bestselling author, a counselor, and a teacher. He
is also president of Ransomed Heart, a ministry devoted to helping
people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God's
love, and learn to live in God's kingdom. John and his wife, Stasi,
live near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Finding faith in a time of sorrow Beloved author Henri Nouwen reflects on the spiritual significance of death and life in this moving meditation dedicated to "all those who suffer the pain that death can bring and who search for new life."
Clear and moving teaching
Jesus didn't say that the world would know we are his followers by
our biting rhetoric, our political leanings, our charity work, or
even by our knowledge of Scripture. He said the world would know us
by our love for one another. Yet it's so easy to put others at
arm's length, to lash out, to put up walls. Deidra Riggs wants us
to put our focus on self-preservation aside and, like Jesus, make
the first move toward reconciliation. In One, Riggs shows readers
that when Jesus offered himself up in our place, he was not only
purchasing our salvation but also setting an example for us to
follow. She helps readers understand that they are secure in God's
inexhaustible love, making them free to love others lavishly--not
just in what they do but in what they say, what they don't say,
what they will endure, and what they will forgive. Anyone who longs
for unity in the church, in their family, and in their community
will find in this book both inspiring examples of loving done well
and encouragement to begin the often unnoticed hard work of
building bridges with those around them.
Perhaps in no other way do we more vibrantly reflect our creator
than with our creativity. Whether through music, writing, baking,
painting, posting on social media, dancing, or any other form of
artistic expression within our grasp, we were created to create.
Yet, there are times we may be unsure about our art, times when our
creating and making doesn't feel possible or purposeful or
practical. Rachel Marie Kang wants you to know that your art is not
peripheral to life--it is at the very heart of why you exist and
what you have to offer to yourself and to the world. In Let There
Be Art, she gives you permission to embrace the peace, pleasure,
and purpose inherent in your art and in the process of making it.
This passionate, creative, and cathartic journey invites you to
create truthfully out of the broken and beautiful pieces of your
life, as well as offer your heart and your art in hopes of helping
a hurting world.
The gift of prophecy has always invited some degree of opposition
and controversy. It is one of the most vivid displays of God's
presence and power among his people. Many people struggle with the
very concept of the validity of prophecy today. They are troubled
by the possibility that God may have direct access to our minds.
Greg Haslam argues that such concerns are misplaced. Following St
Paul's injunction that we should be 'eager to prophesy' he
considers how God speaks, and how we should hear him; how we can
test and deliver a prophetic word; and how we can grow in
confidence as we learn to discern what the Spirit is saying to the
church.
Cancel the Enemy's Assignment That Is Stealing Your Breakthrough!
Being delivered and set free from sin and bondage does not mean
that the enemy now considers you off limits. He will surely
attempt--again and again--to wrap those old chains back around you.
Focusing on key strategies from Scripture, ex-satanic high priest
John Ramirez teaches you how to shore up your defenses in Christ
after winning a battle, and how to put your life back in order.
Ramirez uses his own experiences to reveal principles for growing
in your faith and in Holy Spirit power so that, when the next
attack comes, you are stronger, wiser and more knowledgeable. This
empowering book will equip you with strategies, Scriptures and
deliverance prayers so you can * understand how the devil tries to
trap you * focus on biblical examples to make your faith unshakable
* determine which fights are yours and which are not * pray for
deliverance during spiritual combat * learn how to maintain your
new freedom in Christ * and more Be prepared for the next encounter
with the enemy, to gain the upper hand and hold fast the victory!
"Conquer Your Deliverance is a right-now book birthed from heaven's
war room for the Body of Christ."--DR. HAKEEM COLLINS,
international speaker and author
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