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The Rule of St. Benedict (the rule) arose in an era when a great
civilization was threatened by violence, economic forces that
favored the wealthy, political leaders that lacked the trust of the
public, and rampant xenophobia. The events that occurred in
sixth-century Rome were much those like on the nightly news.
Benedict was not a priest or religious official. He was just a
young man disillusioned by a corrupt society that lacked
compassion. He had a vision of a society in which human values
reigned supreme; a vision of compassion, harmony, and hope. This is
a book about living-not just surviving. It is a book about how to
live a balanced, meaningful, and conscious life rooted in the
ancient and time-tested wisdom of the rule. Valente's book reflects
her training as a journalist. The narrative is engaging,
conversational, and filled with anecdotes. It reflects the
sensibility of someone who has struggled with balancing work and
family with finding true meaning and happiness that is not
dependent on externals. In 21 chapters, she explores the key
elements of the rule and clearly demonstrates how incorporating
this ancient wisdom can change the quality and texture of our
lives. Included here are discussions of humility, waking up,
silence, simplicity, trust, prayer, forgiveness, building
consensus, listening, and living with awe. These fresh and profound
explorations are inspiring, thoughtful, and motivational. This book
is aimed at beginner and mature spiritual seekers alike. It should
also appeal to non-traditionally spiritual people-the so-called
"nones" (people who list "none of the above" as their formal
religion), who are seeking a saner way to live in an increasingly
violent, divided, and confusing world.
We're told that freedom and opportunity are our ticket to the good
life. Get out there and follow your dreams! Be the hero of your own
story! Find your happiness! Live your best life! It seems that
limitless possibilities await anyone with vision and willingness to
hustle their way through life. The thing is, instead of resulting
in a sense of accomplishment, this limitlessness merely has us
doing more and trying harder-leaving us depleted and dissatisfied.
With life and faith. Ashley Hales invites us to a better way: a
more spacious life. Contrary to what we've believed, the spacious
life is not found in unfettered options or accomplished by our
hustle and hurry. The life we crave is found within the confines of
God's loving limits. Ashley helps us recognize that when we live
within these boundaries, we discover a life filled with purpose,
joy, and rest. This is the spacious life-finding true freedom
within the good limits given to us by our good God.
The Doubting Disease by Joseph W. Ciarrocchi brings to the fore the
most current information available today on religion and scruples,
scrupulosity, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD). In this
book he helps us clearly appreciate the interior anguish suffered
by thousands of people of faith who have this symptomatology and
what we can do about it. As well as offering a concise, helpful
understanding of the demographics, etiology and treatment of
scrupulosity and OCD, in the Doubting Disease he also addresses the
questions: *How does scrupulosity develop? *What are the
differences between common and uncommon scrupulosity? *What are
some classic and contemporary models of religious scrupulosity?
*Where does the issue of scrupulosity fit into the history of
pastoral care? *What are some practical ways to target scruples and
increase motivation for reduction of scrupulosity and compulsivity?
*How and when should persons get help for scrupulosity and OCD?
Essential for all persons involved in general ministry, pastoral
counseling, and the treatment of religious persons suffering from
scrupulosity and OCD, I believe this book will also be of great
service for anyone interested in the psychology of religion and the
theological topics of "conversion," "discernment," and "sin."
--Robert J. Wicks Series Editor
Life is full of difficult seasons of, loss, grief and hardships. To
overcome the struggles and pain, we must lean into reassurance,
guidance, and wisdom to heal. Healing Water for the Soul is a This
yearlong compilation of life-changing devotionals from classics L. B.
Cowman's Streams in the Desert and Springs in the Valley includes God's
timeless reassurance, guidance, and wisdom for navigating the day
ahead. Each entry speaks into God's purpose, plan, and promise to you.
In this beautiful new edition, you'll find:
- 365 devotions from L. B. Cowman's classic booksthat appeal to men
and women of all ages.
- devotions that appeal to men and women of all agescan be read as
a yearlong daily devotional or as a 6-month morning and evening
resource.
- a powerful collection of meditations, Christian writings,
and Bible passage.
Healing Water for the Soul will challenge you to:
- identify opportunities of hope and renewal in your life
- accept and appreciate God's timeless messages of faithfulness.
- develop a strong prayer life
- identify how you can grow as you meditate on the truths and
wisdom from Cowman's classic devotions
With a gorgeous modern cover, Healing Water for the Soul is a great
gift for:
- birthdays, Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, and holiday
gifting.
- Teacher Appreciation Day, Grandparent's Day, and Pastor's
Appreciation Day.
- a friend or family member coping with grief, growing their
relationship with God, and/or going through a difficult time.
This 365-day devotional can help you or a loved one overcome
challenging times and renew their hope and faith.
Gospel medicine' is Barbara Brown Taylor's metaphor for the power
of God's word to heal and mend a broken world. In this searingly
beautiful collection, she practises the oldfashioned art of gospel
home remedies, drawing strength and piercing insight from biblical
stories that can help us confront our weaknesses, revive our
spirits and restore us to lasting wholeness.
Large enough to read. Compact enough to carry. This NIrV Giant
Print Compact Bible features a truly giant print size yet is
perfectly proportioned in a handy compact Bible. It seamlessly
provides ease of reading in a convenient size to carry anywhere.
The New International Reader's Version (NIrV) makes this a perfect
Bible for new and early readers of English. The easy-to-read
translation, along with the giant print size, provides a smooth
reading experience for anyone. The New International Reader's
Version (NIrV) of the Bible is based on the bestselling New
International Version (NIV) but is written at a third-grade reading
level, making this translation ideal for those just learning to
read or learning English as a second language. Features: Complete
text of the easy-to-read New International Reader's Version (NIrV)
Single-column format Presentation page for gift giving Black-letter
edition Satin ribbon marker Stained page edges Leathersoft cover
lays flat when open Exclusive Zondervan NIrV Comfort Print (R)
typeface 12-point print size
This New York Times bestselling and award-winning book helps
readers set healthy boundaries in order to be the loving people God
created, and now offers a whole new chapter. Are you in control of
your life? Christians often focus so much on being loving and
giving that they forget their own limits and limitations. Have you
ever found yourself wondering: Can I set limits and still be a
loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love,
energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting
boundaries?In this Gold Medallion Award-winning book and New York
Times bestseller, Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend give you
biblically based answers to these and other tough questions, and
show you how to set healthy boundaries with your parents, spouses,
children, friends, coworkers, and even with yourself. This updated
and expanded edition specifically addresses boundaries in the
digital age, online dating, single parenting, and the
workplace.Boundaries are personal property lines that define who
you are and who you are not, and influence all areas of your life -
physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually.Unpacking ten laws
of boundaries, Drs. Cloud and Townsend show you how to bring new
health to your relationships. You'll discover firsthand how sound
boundaries give you the freedom to walk as the loving, giving,
fulfilled individual God created you to be.
"A revelatory A-to-Z teaching on the prophetic gift."--Dr. James W.
Goll For more than four decades Cindy Jacobs has delivered
penetrating, accurate prophetic words to the Church. Now she
delivers a powerful, practical, and hands-on training resource for
this much-needed spiritual gift. Discover how to hear God's words
correctly and accurately, how to follow the protocols--and avoid
the pitfalls--of delivering a prophetic word, and how to use your
gift with wisdom, maturity, and love. You will be challenged,
changed, and ready to become a resilient, life-giving conduit of
God's transforming love. "I encourage you to study this book, learn
how to exercise your gift, and become an integral part of God's
solution to healing our world."-- Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president,
NHCLC; author, Persevere with Power "The Holy Spirit will leap off
the page to quicken the essentials for hearing the voice of God in
your life."--Dr. Chuck D. Pierce, president, Global Spheres and
Glory of Zion International Ministries
Improve your mental health by discovering God's promise of comfort
for the most common sources of daily anxiety, including loneliness,
anger, fear, relationships, and finances. God never meant for us to
feel so alone in facing our emotions. Though they often steal our
peace and cause us restless nights, too often we just try to press
through. In forty days of readings from the world's most popular
Christian meditation app, Abide, you can journey through their most
popular content on attaining the timeless peace found throughout
Scripture, and renew your heart with God's abiding love. Through
simply practicing slowing down to reflect on God's Word and release
one care each day, you'll find rest for your soul and a deeper
appreciation of Jesus's parting gift to his followers: peace of
mind and heart (John 14:27) in even the most trying circumstances
of life. Begin a new daily habit of self-care and experience a
renewed outlook through: Reflections on biblical passages Engaging
journal prompts Explorations of common sources of anxiety And
suggested prayers You don't have to shoulder the burden of life's
worries alone. Cast your cares on God one day at a time and
discover the reassurance available to all believers at any time.
First published in 2004, The Jewish Study Bible is a landmark,
one-volume resource tailored especially for the needs of students
of the Hebrew Bible. It has won acclaim from readers in all
religious traditions.
The Jewish Study Bible combines the entire Hebrew Bible--in the
celebrated Jewish Publication Society TANAKH Translation--with
explanatory notes, introductory materials, and essays by leading
biblical scholars on virtually every aspect of the text, the world
in which it was written, its interpretation, and its role in Jewish
life. The quality of scholarship, easy-to-navigate format, and
vibrant supplementary features bring the ancient text to life.
This second edition includes revised annotations for nearly the
entire Bible, as well as forty new and updated essays on many of
the issues in Jewish interpretation, Jewish worship in the biblical
and post-biblical periods, and the growing influence of the Hebrew
Bible in the ancient world.
The Jewish Study Bible, Second Edition, is an essential resource
for anyone interested in the Hebrew Bible.
Just before Jesus ascended into heaven, he gathered his followers
around him and said, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all
Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). In
this way, Jesus entrusted the "flame" of the gospel to these men
and women and commissioned them to carry it to the world. He
promised they would receive supernatural power to help them
accomplish this task. The book of Acts records that these followers
of Christ took up the challenge and set the world ablaze with the
fire of the gospel. But this begs the question . . . who were these
people? In reality, most were ordinary men and women just like you
and me. They had not received hands-on training with Jesus like the
twelve disciples had received. They had not been specially trained
in ministry or teaching or serving. They were simply men and women
who made themselves available to God and followed the direction of
the Holy Spirit as he prompted them to act-and forever changed the
world. In Carry the Flame, bestselling author and pastor Jim
Cymbala reveals that God is still seeking ordinary men and
women-not just pastors or ministry leaders-who will make themselves
available to him, follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, and
accomplish extraordinary things in this world. He draws on examples
of ordinary people in Acts such as Ananias, Philip, and the 120 who
waited in the Upper Room-as well as modern-day testimonies-to show
how God can use anyone and everyone who simply submits to him and
obeys his leading. As you go through this study, you will be
challenged and encouraged to likewise take that first step of faith
for God . . . and see where it leads. This study guide has
everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including:
The study guide itself-with discussion and reflection questions,
video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to
stream all video sessions online (you don't need to buy a DVD!).
Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to
expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be redeemed only by the
recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold
separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void
where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer
details inside.
In life there are times when we are overwhelmed by what is
happening around and within us. It is like being caught in
floodwaters with no way out. King David describes his life this way
in Psalm 69. To the neck and rising explores his thoughts,
feelings, emotions and attitudes throughout the Psalm. The journey
that David takes is not dissimilar to ours and can provide us with
valuable personal insights. Choices we make while in the place of
the floodwaters determine whether we remain in that place of
emotional turmoil or we begin to make steps towards recovery.
Dubbed 'a heroic gate-crasher' by New York Times bestselling author
Glennon Doyle, Brian McLaren explores reasons to leave or stay
within the church and if so, how ... Do I Stay Christian? addresses
in public the powerful question that surprising numbers of people -
including pastors, priests and other religious leaders - are asking
in private. Picking up where Brian's warmly received Faith After
Doubt (2021) leaves off, Do I Stay Christian? is not McLaren's
attempt to persuade Christians to dig in their heels or run for the
exit. Instead, he combines his own experience with that of
thousands of people who have confided in him over the years to help
readers make a responsible, honest, ethical decision about their
religious identity. There is a way to say both yes and no to the
question of staying Christian, McLaren says, by shifting the focus
from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human. If Do I Stay
Christian? is the question you're asking - or if it's a question
that someone you love is asking - this is the book you've been
waiting for. 'Brian's new book on remaining Christian knocks it out
of the ballpark in terms of framing and naming the questions. I
cannot stop reading it. Thank you, Brian!' Fr Richard Rohr, OFM,
founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation, author of The
Universal Christ
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