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MIDWC Book Award As our society becomes more socially fragmented,
many Christians feel disconnected and struggle to grow spiritually.
Common models of spiritual transformation are proving inadequate to
address "the sanctification gap." In recent decades, however, a new
paradigm of human and spiritual development has been emerging from
multiple fields. It's supported by a critical mass of evidence, all
pointing to what psychologists Todd W. Hall and M. Elizabeth Lewis
Hall call a relational revolution. In Relational Spirituality, Hall
and Hall present a definitive model of spiritual transformation
based on a relational paradigm. At its heart is the truth that
human beings are fundamentally relational-we develop, heal, and
grow through relationships. While many sanctification models are
fragmented, individualistic, and lack a clear process for change,
the relational paradigm paints a coherent picture of both process
and goal, supported by both ancient wisdom and cutting-edge
research. Integrating insights from psychology and theology, this
book lays out the basis for relational spiritual transformation and
how it works practically in the context of relationships and
community. Relational Spirituality draws together themes such as
trinitarian theology, historical and biblical perspectives on the
imago Dei, relational knowledge, attachment patterns, and
interpersonal neurobiology into a broad synthesis that will
stimulate further dialogue across a variety of fields. Highlighting
key characteristics of spiritual communities that foster
transformation, Hall and Hall equip spiritual leaders and
practitioners to more effectively facilitate spiritual growth for
themselves and those they serve. Christian Association for
Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates
to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology,
counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order
to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their
clients.
Women are often told by their communities that being a mother will
complete or define them. But many mothers find themselves depleted
and spiritually stagnant amid the everyday demands of being a mom.
They long to experience a rich inner life but feel there is rarely
enough time, energy, or stillness to connect with God in a
meaningful way. This book takes the concept of rewilding and
applies it to motherhood. Just as an environmentalist seeks to
rewild land by returning it to its natural state, Shannon Evans
invites women to rewild motherhood by reclaiming its essence
through an expansive feminine spirituality. Drawn from the
contemplative Catholic tradition and Evans's own parenting
experience, Rewilding Motherhood helps women deepen their
connection to God through practices inherent to the life they're
living now. Topics include work-life balance, identity, solitude,
patience, household work, and mission for the common good.
Throughout, Evans encourages women to see motherhood as an
opportunity to discover a vibrant feminine spirituality and a
deeper knowledge of God and self.
If we're honest, most of us feel bored, distracted, or discouraged
in prayer. We look for resources to give us the "right" words or
teach us the "right" technique and are disappointed when they don't
seem to help. What we fail to realize is that prayer isn't a place
for us to be good or right, and it isn't a place for us to perform
or prove our worth. It's a place for us to be honest, present, and
known--a place for us to offer ourselves and receive God. Spiritual
formation experts Kyle Strobel and John Coe want to show you what
you've been missing when it comes to prayer. In this down-to-earth
book, they show you how to fearlessly draw near to a holy God, pray
without ceasing (and without posturing), and delight in the
experience of being fully known and fully loved. Each chapter ends
with prayer projects or practices to help you see a difference in
your prayer life, starting now.
When we experience frustrations in daily life, many of us hold
ourselves to blame. Self-criticism is often our default setting.
But we can have a more gracious posture toward ourselves. We can
practice disciplines of self-kindness. Editor and spiritual
director Cindy Bunch calls us to self-care through greater
compassion for ourselves. She helps us pay attention to the
frustrations that bug us in order to identify negative thinking
about ourselves or others. As we do so, we can discern what we need
to let go. This allows us to lean into the things that bring us
joy. Each chapter is filled with spiritual practices and creative
exercises for reflection and celebration. The pages of the
appealing smaller book format are illustrated with photographs and
art from the author. Be kind to yourself. And discover new
opportunities to embrace joy.
Grab a cuppa and sink into a cosy chair as a father-daughter duo
leads you into the celebration of Christmas through their art and
reflections. Considering not only the story of Mary and Joseph
journeying to Bethlehem, where Jesus was born, but also our
modern-day expressions of Christmas, they point to God's light and
life during what can be a fraught and exhausting season. 'Daughter
and father, wordsmith and artist, combine seamlessly to create a
celebration of the warmth, love, promise and glory of Christ's
birth on earth, and what that means for us today.' Pam Rhodes,
broadcaster and writer
Through beautiful prose and meditations, Caryll Houselander depicts
the intimately human side of Mary, Mother of God, as an empty reed
waiting for God's music to be played through her. Lovingly bringing
Our Lady down off her time-honored, ancient pedestal, Houselander
shares her insightful and beautiful vision of Mary on earth, Mary
among us, Mary as a confused but trusting teenager whose holiness
flowered with her eternal "Yes." With profound theological
teachings and appealing imagery, "The Reed of God" is a spiritual
classic written in the mystical tradition of Julian of Norwich.
First published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor &
Francis, an informa company.
Many Christians who receive a prophetic message, or "word," from
the Lord don't understand that its fulfillment is not necessarily
automatic. Others don't know how to determine if a prophetic word
really is from the Lord. And still others don't understand what
prophetic ministry is and how it works.
A veteran prophetic warrior, Barbara Wentroble is aware of the need
for training in Bible-based prophetic ministry. With insight and
wisdom, she explains not only how prophetic ministry works, but
also how believers today--like biblical characters of old--may need
to engage in spiritual warfare in order to receive promises that
really are from God. Wentroble shows that prophetic words are not
confined to church walls, and are not for a select few Christians
but for all. She gives readers the guidelines and prophetic
etiquette they need to help prevent abuse and misunderstanding,
while helping them find the incredible blessing of the biblical
gift of prophecy.
"Prepare to be blown away by what the Holy Spirit can do in and
through you! If you want to experience all of God, don't miss out
on this book!"--PAULA FARIS, author of Called Out "A must-read for
anyone who feels a bit alone, not enough, unable, and not up to the
task at hand."--ALYSSA BETHKE, author of Spoken For 30 Incredible
Benefits of the Holy Spirit's Presence in Your Life Have I settled
for less than everything God has for me? As a lifelong follower of
Jesus, Jeannie Cunnion wrestled with this question and was
surprised to realize that she'd been missing out on living in the
power of the Holy Spirit! Discovering the significance of the
Spirit's work in her life lit a fire in Jeannie's soul--and became
the message she tucked into these pages for you. Through winsome
and tender storytelling, Jeannie will * Reveal why Spirit-help is
far superior to self-help * Equip you to activate the Spirit's
power in your daily life * Guide you into deeper intimacy with
Jesus * Show you how the Holy Spirit champions you Through Jesus,
God set us free. Through His Spirit, God keeps us free. Don't Miss
Out is a life-changing invitation to experience the essential work
of the Holy Spirit-- in you!
Take Hold Of The Freedom That Is Yours In Christ! Do you want to
become an even more fruitful disciple of Jesus? Are you tired of
not fulfilling your full potential as a Christian? No matter how
long or short a time you have been a Christian, or how far you are
on the journey, you will find The Steps To Freedom In Christ a
wonderfully refreshing spiritual check-up. It will help you clear
away the spiritual cobwebs and connect with Jesus in a deeper way.
Many use it on a regular basis to give God an opportunity to
highlight attitudes and behaviors that need to change and to
uncover areas where their faith is not as strong as they would like
it to be. It's also extremely effective for those facing particular
challenges such as: * condemning thoughts * patterns of wrong
behavior * spiritual struggles * hopelessness You might also want
to use The Steps To Freedom In Christ DVD, in which Neil Anderson
and Steve Goss (international director of Freedom In Christ
Ministries) take you through this book. Dr. Neil T. Anderson is the
founder and president emeritus of Freedom In Christ Ministries,
which has offices and representatives in 40 countries. He was
formerly chairman of the Practical Theology Department at Talbot
School of Theology and has five earned degrees, including two
doctorates. Dr. Anderson and his wife live in Franklin, Tennessee.
For more information see www.ficm.org or www.ficminternational.org.
As parents, we always worry if we're doing enough for our children,
but there's one thing we can do no matter where we are in our
parenting journey: pray. With a grace-filled approach and a warm,
personal style, bestselling author Jodie Berndt gives you the tools
and the encouragement you need to pray intentionally for your
children. This unique interactive journal, based on the bestseller
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children, is an invitation to
ignite your faith by praying for your children. Along the way,
you'll discover firsthand how using the Bible to shape your desires
and requests opens the door to God's provision-and frees you from
things like worry and fear in your parenting. You can finally take
comfort in knowing that no matter how far away your kids may be,
they are never out of His reach. Filled with biblical insights,
compelling prayer principles, and prompts to direct you and deepen
your faith, Praying the Scriptures Journal offers you a way to
powerfully influence your children's lives. This interactive
journal also includes: Focused areas of prayer, including faith,
character, safety, relationships, the future, and more Encouraging
quotes from Praying the Scriptures for Your Children, Praying the
Scriptures for Your Teens, and Praying the Scriptures for Your
Adult Children Timeless Scripture verses that go along with the
topic of each section Journaling prompts for personal processing,
along with plenty of space for notes Short prayers to help you
start praying for your children Berndt reminds us that there can be
no greater privilege than partnering with Him, through our prayers,
to accomplish His best purposes in the lives of the people we love.
1,000 Trivia Facts About the Bible? is a fun, informative, and
entertaining way to see how well you know the Good Book. This
trivia book is perfect for people of all ages and is a great
resource for families or church groups. Designed to be a creative
way to entertain and educate both kids and adults, this Bible
trivia book will make learning a treat. Packed with facts and
trivia from both the Old and New Testaments, it's a perfect tool to
build your own Bible trivia quizzes or keep the kids engaged during
road trips. Inside this Bible trivia book you'll discover questions
such as: Which king of Judah had Jeremiah thrown into a cistern?
When I speak in the tongues of men and angels, I only sound like a
resounding gong or a clanging symbol. What am I missing? David is
fleeing from you when he writes "Lord, how many are my foes!" Who
are you? Out of all the tribes of Israel, ours is the only one with
land on both sides of the Jordan River! Who are we? Organized by
books of the Bible, this affordable trivia book is great for anyone
interested in the Bible, small groups and youth groups, and
homeschoolers. 1,000 Trivia Facts About the Bible is a great
resource to have in your library, an Easter basket gift, or as a
perfect stocking stuffer.
Shawn Bolz, an internationally recognized prophetic voice for this generation, leads readers into a deeper understanding of the prophetic and its relationship to God’s heart.
Shawn Bolz shares, explains, and equips readers with his thoughtprovoking prophetic ministry philosophy and decades of experience. This is an inspirational guide that puts God’s great love back in its rightful place as prophetic ministry’s primary goal. In his refreshing, relational, and inspiring way, Shawn trains readers to minister prophetically from that place as well.
Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can't be spiritually
mature while remaining emotionally immature. In the Emotionally
Healthy Spirituality Workbook Expanded Edition (DVD/digital
downloads sold separately), Peter outlines a roadmap for
discipleship with Jesus that is powerfully transformative. He
unveils what's wrong with our current definition of "spiritual
growth" and offers not only a model of spirituality that actually
works, but seven steps to change that will help you experience
authentic faith and hunger for God. Though Peter was an experienced
pastor of a growing church, his life and faith remained emotionally
unhealthy. Like so many in the church, he routinely: avoided
healthy conflict in the name of keeping the peace ignored and
suppressed emotions used work for God as an excuse to run from God
lived without limits In this updated and expanded workbook, Peter
helps you unpack core biblical principles to guide you into an
experience of lasting, beneath-the-surface transformation in your
relationship with Christ. The workbook includes session
introductions, group discussion questions, application, and
between-sessions personal study. This workbook is Part One of the
Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Course that also includes the
bestselling books, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and Emotionally
Healthy Spirituality Day by Day. Join us for a powerful journey
that will walk you through a door that will change forever the way
you love God, others, and yourself. Designed for use with the
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Video Expanded Edition (sold
separately). Streaming video access code included. Access code
subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only
by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or
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Everybody wants to be happy. Everybody is on a happiness quest. For
many, happiness is measured in moments. Experiences. It's elusive.
Unsustainable. What about you? What makes you happy? Something
comes to mind for each of us. In this six-session video Bible study
(DVD/digital video sold separately), pastor Andy Stanley examines
the ways in which we tend to define happiness and explains how that
definition influences the way we pursue it. He reveals that
happiness is about who, not what, and that happy people are at
peace with God, with others, and with themselves. He also shows how
sin undermines peace because it separates us from God, others, and
ourselves by substituting pleasure for fulfillment, things for
people, images for intimacy, and self-expression for self-control.
We are often tempted to believe that happiness comes from acquiring
things, but happiness is actually an outcome of what we sow in our
lives. We can't acquire, consume, or exercise our way to happiness,
but we may be able to serve and volunteer our way there. In the
end, we find that if we live as if it's all about us, we will never
be happy. Sessions include: Nothing Plan for It Peace with God
Happy Money Shoes You're Not Enough Designed for use with the What
Makes You Happy Video Study (sold separately).
Some evangelicals perceive monasticism as a relic from the past, a
retreat from the world, or a shirking of the call to the Great
Commission. At the same time, contemporary evangelical spirituality
desires historical Christian manifestations of the faith. In this
accessibly written book Greg Peters, an expert in monastic studies
who is a Benedictine oblate and spiritual director, offers a
historical survey of monasticism from its origins to current
manifestations. Peters recovers the riches of the monastic
tradition for contemporary spiritual formation and devotional
practice, explaining why the monastic impulse is a valid and
necessary manifestation of the Christian faith for today's church.
Truth is, you can’t get through life without going through betrayal.
However, betrayal isn’t as straightforward as you might imagine.
What happens when someone at work stabs you in the back or even worse,
what happens when your family betrays you? At that moment, the wind is
knocked out of you, but you don’t have to remain gasping for air. In
Betrayal From Hell, prophetic minister Ryan LeStrange peels back the
supernatural layers to reveal the three evil spiritual roots of
betrayal and exposes how these demons are:
- Controlled by pride
- Hungry for power
- Seduced by opportunity
Whether you are a soccer mom, a prophet, or an entrepreneur, betrayal
is sure to show up in your life. In this important follow-up to Hell’s
Toxic Trio, LeStrange explores the concept of betrayal and the
resulting pain, and offers a recovery plan and a recipe for quick and
lasting healing.
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