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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Liturgy
A 31-day devotional from bestselling author and speaker Joni
Eareckson Tada that takes readers on a month-long journey toward
the deepest healing God offers. The entire book is framed against
Joni's visit to the healing pool of Bethesda to seek healing where
Jesus healed.As Joni relates aspects of her own journey in dealing
with the most painful "unanswered prayer" of her life, readers will
learn to see beyond potential quick fixes to the deepest and
greatest solutions God has for them. As the journey continues,
readers deal with topics such as contentment, patience, unanswered
prayer, transformation through suffering, wrestling with God, and
hoping in God.
"The Work of Day and Night" (Amal al-yawm wa'l-layla) was written
by Imam Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti as a guide to correct conduct and
worship in accordance with the example of the Prophet and the Pious
Predecessors. Translated into English by Rashad Jameer, "The Work
of Day and Night" contains some of the most beautiful prayers in
Islamic devotional literature, and Suyuti has provided guidance for
nearly every situation that one is likely to encounter day-to-day.
In it the reader will find: the prayers said upon awakening, before
eating and when dressing; the acts carried out at various times of
the day and between prayers; and much else. A special section is
dedicated to prayers that are recommended for reading at times of
need due to their widely recognised protective qualities. "The Work
of Day and Night" is invaluable for learning the Sunna of the
Prophet and integrating it into one's life, as Suyuti took great
care to explain precisely how to perform each of the daily
practices in accordance with the example of the Prophet
Muhammad.---It is hoped that this bilingual volume of "The Work of
Day and Night" will enable a wider English-speaking audience to
access one of the treasures of traditional Islamic knowledge and
practice, and that it will provide Muslim readers with a source of
inspiration in everyday life. A selection of the most beautiful and
useful prayers has been transliterated and included in an appendix
so that all worshippers may benefit by reciting them-regardless of
Arabic ability. There is also a glossary of the most important
religious terms.
2015 Readers' Choice Award Winner "Deep gratitude springs up from
within," writes pastor and bestselling Korean author Joshua
Choonmin Kang. "To become truly grateful is incredibly difficult,
but the difficulty of the process makes the results all the more
lovely." God invites us to enter into this world of thankfulness at
every moment in our lives, even in the hard times-perhaps
especially then. Pastor Kang continues: "Gratitude heals us and
holds us, tethering us to one another, offering us joy and
strength." As with Deep-Rooted in Christ, this book has fifty-two
short chapters that can be read in weekly sabbath reflection or
daily devotional use. So come and discover a spirituality of
gratitude.
"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.
Reading the writings of early church fathers points us to the deep
joy that awaits us in Christ when we drink deeply from Scripture,
the only water that can give us true life. This guide for
reflection combines excerpts from the writings of the church
fathers as found in the Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture
with a simple structure for daily or weekly reading and prayer.
Included are fifty-two weeks of readings following the weekly
lectionary cycle B which can be read in order or by thematic
interest. Each day you will also find a simple opening and closing
prayer drawn from the prayers and hymns of the ancient church. Come
and find the deep nourishment God offers.
Down through the years, those who have been close to God have met
with him daily. The Quiet Time Companion can help you begin and
make the most of your own daily meetings with God. Offering a fresh
approach to Bible study each week (with eleven different approachs
in all), this book will help keep your quiet times stimulating and
challenging. You'll learn a variety of Bible study skills that will
last a lifetime With The Quiet Time Companion you'll gain a
thorough overview of the whole Bible as you move through two years
of structured and unstructured meetings with God. Each week you'll
find five Bible studies designed to occupy about twenty minutes
daily. These include whole book studies overviewing major themes
detailed studies of short passages topical studies on important
aspects of the Christian life character studies of fascinating
people in the Bible word studies of key biblical concepts You'll
also find suggestions for activities and projects to give you a
change of pace each weekend. Divided into eight sessions of
thirteen weeks each, The Quiet Time Companion can also be used
easily by small groups and Sunday school classes. Here is a great
opportunity to get started meeting with God every day.
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