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"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for
the kingdom of God belongs to such as these." (Mark 10:14 NIV)
Four-year-old Benjamin pressed his nose against the airplane
window and searched the sky. "What are you looking for?" his mom
asked back. Without glancing up he answered, "For heaven, where God
lives."
This unique devotional takes its inspiration from the innocent
and earnest words of children. Pairing heartwarming anecdotes with
Scripture, Growing Towards God is a wonderful reflection for
mothers and grandmothers, reminding readers of the wisdom we hear
every day "from the mouths of babes."
"The Goodly Word: Al-Kalim al-Tayyib"-written by the renowned
fourteenth century jurist, Ahmad Ibn Taymiyya-is one of the most
referred to works on prayer and the merits of prayer. Exclusively
based on what the Prophet Muhammad himself said and did, "The
Goodly Word" includes prayers for every moment of the Muslim's
life. It is presented in a bi-lingual edition so that the exact
prayers of the Prophet can be read in the original Arabic. "The
Goodly Word" has been translated into English by the late Ezzeddin
Ibrahim and Denys Johnson-Davies, two distinguished scholars who
have also translated "An-Nawawi's Forty Hadith" and "Forty Hadith
Qudsi", both published by the Islamic Texts Society.
Many Christians are locked in a cycle of addiction, particularly in
the areas of alcohol and drug abuse. Adapting his successful Steps
to Freedom in Christ, Dr. Neil Anderson has provided an alternative
model of recovery for substance and alcohol abusers--a model that
has also freed hundreds of thousands struggling with other kinds of
addictions. But the devil doesn't give up easily. So to further
help recovering addicts still struggling with temptation, there is
the One Day at a Time devotional. Here are inspirational readings
that reinforce the Steps to Freedom and encourage those on the road
to recovery. This product is for those who want to break free from
a debilitating lifestyle of addiction, and for pastors and
counselors to use with their clients.
Immaculee Ilibagiza believes that praying the rosary spared her
from being slaughtered during the horrific 1994 Rwanda genocide, in
which her family and more than a million other innocent men, women,
and children were brutally murdered. Nearly two decades later,
Immaculee continues to pray the rosary every day and marvels at how
she is constantly renewed and richly rewarded by rejoicing in this
glorious prayer. It has helped her in every aspect of her life,
from literally saving her life to strengthening her faith, easing
sorrows, changing heartache into happiness, healing illnesses in
herself and others, solving family problems, landing a dream job,
finding long-lost friends, and even locating lost keys She received
so many blessings from the rosary, in fact, that she decided to
study its history and origins. She soon discovered that it was not
just meant for Catholics, but that the Virgin Mary promised a life
filled with blessings to everyone from any religion who faithfully
recited the rosary daily . . . and this was such wonderful news
that she vowed to share it with as many people as she could. In The
Rosary: The Prayer That Saved My Life, Immaculee reveals how the
rosary's many blessings can be reaped by each and every one of us.
In this moving and uplifting book, the New York Times bestselling
author recounts her personal experience of discovering the power
and the beauty of the ancient beads--and shows all of us how to
enrich our own lives by exploring and embracing the mysteries,
secrets, and promises of the prayer that became her "lifeline to
heaven."
The Koren Classic Shabbat Humash presents all the Shabbat texts in
one handy volume: parshiyot and haftarot are followed by the
complete Shabbat tefillot. The Humash is printed in a convenient
personal size on special Bible paper to ensure longevity but
minimize weight. Appropriately named, the Classic Shabbat Humash is
an essential element of the Koren library.
Ibn 'Arabi (1165-1240) has long been known as a great spiritual
master. His many works of prose and poetry are beginning to be more
accessible in translation in Western languages. They possess the
remarkable quality of being able to speak to people of all walks of
life and belief, across the apparent barrier of many centuries and
differing cultures. Despite this growing interest, the prayers
which are attributed to him remain little-known. They provide a
most precious glimpse into the real practice of the mystical life
within the Sufi tradition. This is the first time that any of Ibn
'Arabi's prayers have been published in another language. This
particular collection is one of the most beautiful, having been
revered in the Islamic world for centuries. There are fourteen
prayers, one for each day and night of the week. They include not
only the most astounding expressions of contemplation and devotion
to God, but also an unparalleled depth of knowledge of Union
(tawhid). As the translators show in their introduction, the very
structure of the prayers is a mode of contemplation, since for Ibn
'Arabi the weekly cycle itself is sacred. These prayers are
presented with notes and appendices.
Steve Harper exhorts us not to have just a devotional time, but to
have a devotional life. The seven weekly sessions in this workbook
illustrate how John Wesley's devotional life can be applied to our
own. The devotionals cover scripture, prayer, and fasting, among
other topics.
Estas a punto de embarcarte en un viaje de descubrimiento. A lo
largo de estas seis nuevas sesiones, basadas en estudios impartidos
por Rick Warren, vas a descubrir la respuesta a la pregunta
fundamental de la vida: ' Para que estoy aqui en la tierra?'. Y
esta es una pista de la respuesta: 'No se trata de ti... Fuiste
creado por Dios y para Dios, y hasta que lo entiendas, tu vida no
tendra ningun sentido. Solo en el encontramos nuestro origen,
nuestra identidad, nuestro sentido, nuestro proposito, nuestro
significado y nuestro destino. Cualquier otra ruta termina en un
callejon sin salida'."
Women who are facing the reality of widowhood are often connected
by a common thread of grief and uncertainty. "Hope for an Aching
Heart" offers encouragement to help readers handle the challenges
of each day with God's grace. Sharing from a widow's heart, the
author weaves personal stories, Scripture, and prayers into 60 days
of inspirational thoughts that motivate readers to draw closer to
God. This heartfelt and engaging devotional helps to broaden
women's understanding of the depth of God's love, His tender care,
and His promise to always be with them.
Are you ready for a revolutionary year with Heidi & Rolland?
Whether stopping for the one in a dusty village in Mozambique or
reaching out to the world, Heidi and Rolland model--and invite
everyone into--the radical love that thrills God's heart. Energized
by their work on the frontlines of ministry, the Bakers weave
together miraculous stories, Scriptures, encouraging devotional
thoughts and prayer to take you through the year. Every day is a
fresh invitation to live fully devoted to God. When you surrender
to Him and allow His presence to grow in you, you will find, like
the Bakers, that you don't become less of yourself; you actually
become more fully the person He has always intended you to be. Join
Heidi and Rolland for an unforgettable year of sold-out,
passionate, reckless devotion to the One who loves you more than
you can imagine. "All God wants is my laid-down love, my reckless
devotion. He is asking the same from you."--Heidi Baker
"All will find here much reality, much wisdom, much encouragement,
and much to praise God for."--J.I. Packer
This popular book from respected leader Charles H. Kraft shows
believers how to exercise the authority they have from God through
Jesus Christ. When Christians recognize and use the amazing gift of
spiritual authority, they position themselves to provide protection
and bring transformation, not only in their lives but in the lives
of family members, friends, even coworkers. Now fully revised and
updated.
A new translation of the foundation texts of the Zoroastrian
religion, the Gathas (songs) composed by Zoraster himself, together
with the Liturgy in seven chapters composed shortly after his death
some 2600 years ago. After a substantial introduction to
Zoroaster's religious thought, West presents the translations with
facing page explanations of the meaning of each verse.
For Catholics, the family is recognized as the "domestic church,"
and it is in the family that people learn to recognize the love of
God and to turn to Him in prayer. It is in the family that people
first learn the virtues of living a God-centered life.
"Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers" contains prayers that
have marked the joys, sorrows, and daily routines of many
generations. Included in this volume are chapters on basic prayers,
daily prayers, a useful calendar of saints, and blessings for all
the seasons of the year. Also, included in this compendium are
prayers to the Virgin Mary; the Liturgy of the Hours; prayers upon
waking, at mealtime and before retiring for the night; prayers and
blessings for feast days and holidays; prayers during times of
anger, forgiveness, sickness, loss, grief, thanksgiving, conflict;
as well as prayers for the Church and lay people alike.
A wonderful gift idea for people of all ages, this handsome book
will inspire you and your loved one to enter more deeply into God's
love.
What is the true secret to spiritual growth for couples? Dennis and
Barbara Rainey know from experience that the secret is more moments
together. When you are lifting up your relationship and the rest of
your life together to God, you won't be able to keep the spiritual
growth from happening. In the pages of Moments with You, the
Raineys offer just what couples need to get started or to continue
growing in their quiet times together. These short but poignant
biblical devotions are enjoyable and easy to use, providing a daily
discussion point, prayer and Scripture reference. Married couples
desiring a deeper spiritual connection with God and their spouse
will come to treasure their time spent over Moments with You. For
married couples of all ages and at all stages of life.
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