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From Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC, author of the bestselling book
Consoling the Heart of Jesus, comes an extraordinary 33-day journey
to Marian consecration with four giants of Marian spirituality: St.
Louis de Montfort, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Blessed Teresa of
Calcutta, and Blessed John Paul II. Fr. Michael masterfully
summarizes their teaching, making it easy to grasp and simple
enough to put into practice. More specifically, he weaves their
thought into a user-friendly, do-it-yourself retreat that will
bless even the busiest of people. So, if you've been thinking about
entrusting yourself to Mary for the first time or if you're simply
looking to deepen and renew your devotion to her, 33 Days to
Morning Glory is the right book to read and the perfect retreat to
make.
Jamie Winship spent nearly 30 years living and working in conflict
zones, and during that time he has learned an important truth: all
human conflict originates from fear, and fear originates from a
false view of God, ourselves, and others. Until we exchange what's
false for what's real, we will never experience being fully alive,
fully human, and fully free. Unpacking the power of knowing our
true identity in Christ, Winship takes us on a journey of telling
ourselves the truth, changing our mindsets, and experiencing actual
life transformation that leads to radical courage in the face of
all that life throws at us. With humor, clarity, and real-life
practicality, Living Fearless is your invitation to listen closely
to what God is trying to say to you about himself, about the person
he created you to be--and also about all those other people he
created and loves. If you want to discover the incredible
difference abiding in Christ will make in your life and faith, get
ready to do "a new thing" with God.
This is the story of God whispering, "What no one wants, I
cherish." The daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy from San
Francisco's Chinatown, Bonnie Gray grew up never truly feeling
beautiful or beloved. As an adult, she built her life to look
pleasant and ordinary, with a wonderful husband, two amazing boys,
and a thriving career. But despite these blessings, she still felt
the tugging emptiness of a missing piece. At 39, a long-forgotten
birth certificate in an old file cabinet sparked a curiosity Bonnie
couldn't ignore. Determined to uncover her family's secrets and
understand the home she was born into, Bonnie embarked on a quest
that would leave her forever changed. Returning to the culture,
places, and stories that shaped her, her search led her to
soul-shaking discoveries about her identity, human kindness and
what it truly means to belong. The profoundly moving journey of
learning to embrace our true worth, Sweet Like Jasmine celebrates
how God uses our unique and broken stories to create a beautiful
mosaic of His love, one life at a time.
Some women of the Hebrew scriptures are well known, but many others
are barely remembered. Even when they are, we often don't pause on
them long enough to think about what we might learn from them.
Unveiled, written with frankness and humour and illustrated with
striking artwork from a young Oxford-based artist, explores the
stories of 40 women in 40 days. Each reflection ends with a short
application to everyday life, guidance for further thought and a
prayer.
It is a wonderful blessing to be a son of God! You can take great
joy in knowing that he made you for a purpose and he desires a
close relationship with you. Spending time in his Word each day
will fill you with strength, wisdom, and peace. Prayers &
Promises for Men incorporates more than 70 themes to help you
receive inspiration found in the promises of God's Word. Uplifting
prayers offer the opportunity for deeper reflection. Be encouraged
and strengthened as you dwell on the faithfulness of God.
Nathan Foster was just a child when his father's classic
"Celebration of Discipline" brought the spiritual disciplines into
the popular evangelical consciousness. More than thirty years
later, Nathan made his own journey into the spiritual disciplines.
As he sought day by day to develop habits that would enable him to
live more like Jesus, he encountered problems both universal and
unique. In this engaging narrative, he draws insights from saints
of old to uncover fresh ways of living for the contemporary,
postmodern Christian.
Through his successes, struggles, and failures, Foster invites
readers on a journey of freedom, pain, frustration, and ultimately
joy as he learns to rise above selfish desires, laugh at his own
failures, and fall in love with God. Those who have read
"Celebration of Discipline "will find in Nathan's book creative new
ways to practice the disciplines that have been so formative in
their lives. Those who are new to the spiritual disciplines will
find that developing a vital, interactive, conversational
relationship with God is within their grasp. As a result, the holy
habits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are truly possible for
all. Includes chapter openings and a foreword from Richard J.
Foster.
“I have read no book that more carefully, thoroughly, and tenderly displays Christ’s heart.” — Paul David Tripp, President, Paul Tripp Ministries; author, New Morning Mercies and My Heart Cries Out
Christians know what Jesus Christ has done—but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is “gentle and lowly in heart.” This book reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today.
A compilation of material from several writers with a strong
emphasis on liturgies and resources for healing services. Includes
a section on how to introduce healing services to those who may not
be familiar with them and suggestions for starting group
discussions about healing. The book is completed by a section of
worship resources: prayers, responses, litanies, poems, meditations
and blessings.
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.
Can the ancient model of Celtic Christianity really have any
relevance to our charismatic, evangelical churches? Celtic
Christianity was always on the margins of society, so looking at
how those Christians lived out their faith can bring real insight
into how we model church today. From slowing down in a busy world,
reconnecting with God through appreciating nature, caring for the
planet, to finding God's presence through mindfulness and
practising whole-life discipleship, there are treasures to be found
that are surprisingly modern and relevant to the world we live in
today. Discover how the Celtic tradition can revitalise and
reconnect us in our daily walk with God. Content Benefits:
Rediscovering some of the lessons from the Celtic tradition can
revitalise and reconnect us in our daily walk with God and actually
help us find meaningful ways to help us engage with others and show
them Christ. Taps into the renewed wonder in nature created since
lockdown. Helps articulate a Christian response to environmental
issues and climate change. Uncovers a way to slow down, appreciate
nature, and be more mindful and more present. Reconnects us to the
beauty of nature and points to the Creator God. Provides practical
guidance to introduce elements of Celtic Spirituality into church
services. Written in an engaging, anecdotal style that is
accessible to all. Introduces the reader to the beauty of Celtic
poetry, prayers and writings. The second book in The Rediscovering
the Heart of Faith, Life and Everything series. Ideal for anyone
wanting to create a more reflective space into their charismatic
services. Binding - Paperback Pages - 208 Publisher - Authentic
Media
The beloved Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham shares a
rich treasury of her personal prayers to guide you into deeper,
more intimate daily conversations with God. Why is it that as soon
as we bow our heads to pray, we start thinking of other things we
need to do? How do we make time to pray in the middle of our busy
lives? And how do we know what to say and how to say it? Like many
of us, Anne Graham Lotz has struggled with prayer. Over the years,
she discovered that writing out her prayers draws her into deeper,
more intimate conversations with God. The Light of His Presence
offers forty of these tender, honest prayers for real-life
situations as an invitation to deepen your own prayer life through
worship, confession, thanksgiving, and intercession. You'll be
encouraged to lean more fully into God's promises through this
power-packed devotional resource, which includes inspiring quotes
from Christians throughout the ages and also has space to journal
your own words to God. As Anne writes, 'My prayer for you . . . is
that God will use my struggle with prayer to help you overcome
yours.
Can you really trust in hope? Does hope sometimes feel like a risk
that isn't worth taking? Bestselling author, journalist, and former
atheist Lee Strobel proves that hope is real, the true Source of
our hope, and why we can trust it. In The Case for Hope, Lee
Strobel pairs his trademark investigative style with an uplifting
message of the hope found in Jesus Christ. Strobel will walk you
through why holding on to hope is so crucial, why we can trust in
the hope of Jesus Christ, and how that hope can change our lives
for the better. Strobel will take you on a journey to discover: how
to find hope in a hopeless world the source of real hope the hope
of a transformed life hope for today and beyond hope that
transcends doubt the hope of heaven hope for every person With more
than 14 million books sold, Lee Strobel has already helped millions
delve deeper into their faith and examine more deeply the how and
the why of what they believe. Whether as a gift of encouragement
during a difficult season, a reminder of our true hope at Christmas
or Easter, a baptism or new member gift at church, or as a
self-purchase when you need a lift in your faith, The Case for Hope
is sure to inspire and ignite hope in the hearts of all who pick up
this book.
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