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Wisdom and Humor from the Front Porch
Master storyteller Philip Gulley shares tender and hilarious
real-life moments that capture the important truths of everyday
life.
When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the
twelve members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one
of them would find its way to radio commentator Paul Harvey Jr. and
be read on the air to 24 million people. Fourteen books later, with
more than a million books in print, Gulley still entertains as well
as inspires from his small-town front porch.
We know it's important to be generous. But it can be hard to know
what healthy stewardship looks like in our families and churches.
What if God has deeper and richer lessons to teach us about what it
means to live generously? Ignite Your Generosity will help you see
your resources of time, talents and treasures in a fresh,
God-honoring way. A twenty-one-day devotional, this book is now
expanded with a four-week small group guide that is perfect for
both individual and church use. Every day's reading features an
engaging story, Scripture for further study and personal reflection
questions to grow in the area of stewardship. Begin your journey of
pursuing generosity God's way. Discover the joy and fulfillment
that comes from a life of giving freely to his plans and purposes.
This beautiful 52-week devotional provides Christian couples with
an easy way to read Scripture, pray, and engage in spiritual
discussions and activities to strengthen their relationship and
marriage. Perfect for younger couples in building a strong
spiritual foundation early on, it's a great resource for couples of
any age or stage who want to grow closer as they follow God
together. Presented in a relaxed and easy-to-use way and edited by
Focus on the Family president Jim Daly and his wife, Jean, each
devotional offers foundational, practical, and wise material from
members of the Focus counselling staff.The content is divided into
13 sections, with topics including getting to know each other
better, listening, mastering money, building a Christ-centered
home, going the distance, and more. Each section is introduced by
the Dalys, and each of the 52 devotions is followed with discussion
questions and activities.
A study of liturgy in Byzantium, Armenia, Syria and Palestine. The
author shows how the central Christian liturgy, the Eucharist,
poses all-too human problems of structure, text, history, context
and meaning. For humankind's unfailing, incessant ritual repetition
of the Lord's Supper down through the ages and across multiple
Christian cultures in the liturgies of east and west, in obedience
to Jesus' Last Supper mandate, Do this in remembrance of me, has,
inevitably, given rise within the same recognizably common
framework to innumerable diversities of shape, text, cultural
context and theological interpretation. It has also given rise to
debates, sometimes heated, among modern experts about the most
suitable methods for resolving the problems arising from these
differences. The work explores the theories of Anton Baumstark, Dom
Gregory Dix and Josef Andreas Jungmann, and what we can derive from
their insights. Their way of working, applied to the problems of
cultural history, structural, historical and textual
reconstruction, theological interpretation, and method involved in
the modern scholarly debate on these issues, are the object of the
author's studies in this volume.
The most vital and significant moments in life are moments of
encounter. Whether we encounter ourselves, others, or God, these
moments let us know that life is meaningful. And presence is what
makes encounter possible. When we are truly present, everything
that has being becomes potentially present to us.
In this unique resource, David Benner invites us to live with more
presence so we can know the presence of God more deeply in our
lives. Drawing on over thirty-five years of experience integrating
psychology and spirituality, Benner examines the transformational
possibilities of spiritual presence and encounter in fresh,
exciting, and practical ways. He helps readers understand the
personal and interpersonal dimensions of presence and encounter,
revealing how they mediate Divine Presence and serve as sacraments
of everyday life. His rich meditations are presented in a voice
that is intelligent, compassionate, and engaging. The book includes
end-of-chapter reflection exercises for individual or group use and
a foreword by Richard Rohr.
En el Adviento y en la Navidad nos ponemos en contacto con Jesus de
Nazaret, quien supo de movimiento y de caminos aun desde antes de
nacer. Ya en el seno de su madre viaja rumbo hacia Belen. Huye,
exiliado, junto con Jose y Maria, a Egipto. Desde entonces, sus
discipulos tambien habremos de alistar las sandalias y el baston La
vida es un viaje y la libertad no tiene precio. Nuestro mejor pan
para darle sentido a nuestro peregrinar y para satisfacer nuestra
hambre es la Palabra. Estas paginas son una fraterna invitacion a
dejar que el Senor del tiempo toque nuestra jornada diaria, ponga
su mano en nuestra historia, para que entonces, nuestro tiempo sea
divino y humano. Se convierta en... tiempo para Dios. The true
meaning of Advent and Christmas finds its voice in "Tiempo Para
Dios" for Every Day of Advent and the 12 Days of Christmas. From
the First Sunday of Advent through Christmas and Epiphany for each
liturgical year (A, B, and C), this book will help prepare for and
deepen our experience this holy season.
The Pursuit of God is the enduring Christian classic written by
renowned pastor and theologian A.W. Tozer. More than 65 years
later, the words Tozer penned on a train from Illinois to Texas
echo across the decades to resonate with power in the heart of
anyone longing for a deeper experience with God. This devotional
masterpiece is at once thought-provoking and spirit-enlivening, an
invitation to think deeply about your faith even as you come alive
to God's presence surrounding, sustaining and--yes--pursuing you.
"This book is a modest attempt," Tozer wrote, "to aid God's
children so to find Him." If you are hungry, The Pursuit of God
will lead you to the only One who can satisfy the soul.
A timeless, little-known literary classic. As the Black Death
ravaged London in 1608, the theatres closed, many people moved out
of town for safety, and playwrights scrambled to find other outlets
for their talent. While Shakespeare retreated to his hometown of
Stratford, Thomas Dekker wrote Four Birds of Noah's Ark, a book
containing fifty-six prayers for the people of London and all of
England. Dekker's prayers bear witness to his deep faith and
profound understanding of human psychology with a power and
poignancy that few written prayers in English literature achieve.
Bringing this devotional classic back into print for the first time
since 1924, editor Robert Hudson has included a fine introduction,
annotated the prayers, and modernised the language without
sacrificing any of its beauty and simplicity. This lovely book at
once surprises and enchants with its literary voice, devotional
heart, and accessible writing.
Sharing a blessing before eating is an important way to pause,
reflect and be thankful for the food that we eat. This beautiful
collection of verses, songs and prayers from around the world helps
readers to experience all the humble, heart-warming ways that
families take a moment before eating to remember the work involved
and the gift that our nourishment brings. A little treasure to help
us remember the importance of taking time to think about the food
we eat, the people who grow it for us and the earth which provides
it for us.
This attractive FIRST MASS BOOK for boys was carefully written to
enable children to take a more active part in the Mass. It features
beautiful, full-color illustrations of the Mass and the Life of
Christ as well as a complete Prayer Section.
The Rainbow in the Clouds is an inspiring work by one of history's
finest devotional writers. Covering subjects such as Eternal Joy,
Everlasting Love, The Greatest Gift, The Blessed Hope and others
MacDuff gives us thirty three scripture topics with insightful
commentary. John Ross MacDuff was a Scottish divine and prolific
author. MacDuff was educated at the University of Edinburgh, and
was ordained as minister of Kettins, a parish in Forfarshire. He
left to take charge of Sandyford, a new church in Glasgow where he
preached there for fifteen years. His best known books were: The
Prophet of Fire; Memories of Bethany: Memories or Gennesaret; The
Shepherd and His Flock: Sunset on the Hebrew Mountains.
A collection of favourite prayers chosen by men, women, and
children from multi-denominational backgrounds. Contributors
include politicians and royalty, as well as ordinary people.
Designed to be read in 15-20 minutes a day, this liturgical
devotional guide will give readers focus and purpose in their daily
quiet time while teaching them historical prayers, creeds, and
catechisms that point them to Christ.
Do You Know Who You Are in God's Eyes? Have you ever been tempted
to doubt God's love? Well, He never gives up on you. Do you spend
much of your life trying to earn God's favor? What a tragic waste
of time--because you already have His love! It is the gift of life,
which God freely gives you when you decide to follow Christ. It
comes with no strings attached and lasts for eternity. Neil T.
Anderson--bestselling author of Victory Over the Darkness and The
Bondage Breaker--reveals and defines your special place in God's
family in this powerful devotional that has sold over 100,000
copies! Who I Am in Christ includes 36 readings and prayers, each
and every one based on scriptural passages that assure you of God's
love and your security and freedom in His kingdom. Welcome to His
Word and His world-- where you are the apple of His eye!
Being a leader demands a lot, which is why we need to constantly
stop along the way to lift our eyes to the only One who is able to
fulfill all of our needs. The Lord not only promises to steady our
steps, but also equip us with everything we need so that we can
fulfill our mission. Lifting our eyes to Jesus is an indispensable
exercise: it is the action that will allow us to stay focused,
strengthened, and led by him.Por estar en una posicion en la que se
le exige mucho, el lider se ve en la necesidad constante de hacer
un alto en el camino para alzar los ojos al Unico capaz de suplir
todas sus necesidades. El Senor no solamente promete afirmar sus
pasos, sino tambien equiparlo con todo lo necesario para que el
pueda cumplir su mision. Alzar sus ojos a Jesus es un ejercicio
indispensable para el lider. Es la accion que le permitira
permanecer enfocado; por medio de ella, podra escuchar a Dios y ser
fortalecido y dirigido por el. Al perseverar en esta disciplina, el
lider descubrira que lentamente se produce esa maravillosa
transformacion que permite a los demas reconocer la mano de Dios
sobre su vida y su ministerio.
One of Library Journal's "Best Books 2013" (spirituality/religion)
ForeWord 2013 Book of the Year Award Finalist (Graphic Novels and
Comics) Thousands of people start each day with a shot of Coffee
with Jesus, the enormously popular online comic strip. Irreverent
at times, yet always insightful, this volume features classic
entries and all new, exclusive material that was born out of artist
David Wilkie's frustration with the polarized political climate in
America. "Originally created as a one-off, single-panel comic on my
blog, utilizing old advertising clip art for the main characters
and Sunday school clip art for the person of Jesus, I simply
enjoyed the notion of Jesus appearing at table with these people
(dressed as they were and sharing coffee with them) to refute their
claims of how he might vote on any particular issue, to convince
them that they cannot confuse their flag with their God--to set
them straight, as it were," explains Wilkie. But it didn't stop
here. Soon the Jesus of Coffee with Jesus could be seen offering
counsel to a recurring cast of characters on their personal and
work lives. The characters--Carl, Lisa, Ann, Kevin and Joe--all
honestly engage with Jesus about their successes and failures and
wants and needs, effectively showing what conversation with God--or
prayer--might look like. Poignant, pointed, and rife with good
theology, Coffee with Jesus is organized around six themes: getting
to know Jesus, spiritual disciplines, relationships, culture,
church, and the challenges of life. With exclusive material like
twelve-panel mega-strips and "behind the strip" reflections on
life, faith and art, Wilkie inventively poses answers to the
perpetual Christian speculation, "What would Jesus do?"
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