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Open Our Eyes is a welcome accompaniment to the Advent days of
anticipating Christ's birth. Follow its invitation of prophetic
prayers and vibrant artwork to watch and wait for the coming of the
Holy One. Open your eyes and heart to the wideness of God, and
God's gentle but persistent call for justice and mercy.
A-Z of Wellbeing is an accessible introduction to help you attend
to your own wellbeing and live out your own alphabet of peace. It
presents twenty-six words of wellness to help you discover new
practices, connect with God, and share wellbeing with others. Each
topic includes: * Connect the word to a biblical theme * Learn a
new habit to practise * Get active sharing the habit with others *
Take Notice of a personal story * Give back with questions and
further resources By sharing the words that were helpful in her own
journey of recovery from breakdown, Ruth Rice gently encourages us
to find our own toolkit of words and habits that will help us
maintain our own wellbeing. Content Benefits: Ruth Rice helps us to
find a language that enables us to speak honestly and live
healthily together around the area of mental and emotional health.
* 26 words of wellbeing are unpacked with insights and practical
application * Uses the five ways of wellbeing from the New
Economics Foundation * Understands wellbeing within the framework
of God's character, practical habits and community reality *
Enables us to understand wellbeing as a life long journey rather
than a quick fix * Encourages us to find our own alphabet of
wellbeing that works for us * Enables us to speak, live and share
wellbeing * Suitable for anyone who wants to attend to their
wellbeing * Helpful for anyone who wants to understand and come
alongside someone who is struggling with their wellbeing
'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me.' This ancient
prayer has been known and loved by generations of Christians for
hundreds of years. It is a way of entering into the river of prayer
which flows from the heart of God: the prayer of God himself, as
Jesus continually prays for his people and for the world he loves.
Simon Barrington-Ward teaches us how to use the Jesus Prayer as a
devotional practice, and opens up the Bible passages that are
crucial to understanding it. 'Written out of long experience, Simon
Barrington-Ward's book is one of the clearest, practical and most
timely introductions available.' David Runcorn, author of
Spirituality Workbook: A guide for explorers, pilgrims and seekers
Are You Ready For True And Lasting Freedom? The Freedom In Christ
Course is designed to help every Christian become a fruitful
disciple and make their life count. It has been an effective
resource for Christians of all backgrounds, from those who have
been believers for many years to those who are brand-new followers
of Jesus. Over 350,000 people have gone through the curriculum in
English, and it has been translated into over 25 languages. Some of
the areas covered in the course include: * how we became brand-new
people from the inside out when we became Christians * why we can
go boldly into God's presence any time we like without fear * how
nothing we do can make God love us any more or any less * how to
resolve the effects of even the deepest issues from the past * how
to deal with repeating patterns of sin * understanding what God's
purpose for your life is (it may not be what you think!) This
Participant's Guide is designed to accompany you through the
course. You may also wish to download the Freedom In Christ app
that will accompany you on your journey. Dr. Neil T. Anderson is
the founder and president emeritus of Freedom In Christ Ministries.
Dr. Anderson and his wife live in Franklin, Tennessee. For more
information see www.ficm.org or www.ficminternational.org. Steve
Goss is international director of Freedom in Christ Ministries.
Under his leadership the ministry has gone from operating in 7
countries to operating in nearly 40 countries. He lives in
Berkshire, England, with his wife, Zoe, and two daughters.
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.
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