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Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Liturgy
A call to Christians to be caught up in the powerful whirlwind that
is the gospel of grace Christianity is based on the foundation of
the good news of the gospel. Yet how many Christians truly find
their identity there? How many are thriving in a community clinging
to the gospel? How many forget about the wondrous glory of Jesus?
J. A. Medders is on a mission to help Christians remember that the
power that raised Jesus from the dead is also the power for our
everyday life in Christ. Yet living a gospel-centered life does not
always come easily. The biblical meditations in Gospel Formed help
to kindle, or rekindle, the passion to live a grace-addicted,
truth-filled, Jesus-exalting life by constantly driving the reader
back to the power of the cross and the empty tomb. Funny, punchy,
and theologically accessible, readers will be encouraged,
challenged, and ultimately reoriented to the true North of
Christianity--Christ Himself.
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.
Band 9 der zweisprachigen Ausgabe der Sermones ad populum bietet
die erstmalige deutsche UEbersetzung der drei Predigten zur
Apostelgeschichte 148-150. Die lateinischen Texte beruhen auf dem
Vergleich der bisherigen Editionen, im Fall von sermo 150 auch auf
Codex I 9 der Stadtbibliothek Mainz, der als Faksimile abgedruckt
wird. Die Kommentierung erlautert insbesondere UEberlieferung,
Chronologie, Struktur, Stil, historische Daten, biblisches
Gedankengut, Liturgie und Theologie der Predigten. Daruber hinaus
werden hagiographische und archaologische Daten sowie die
Verwendung der Apostelgeschichte im Gesamtwerk Augustins
dargestellt.
Evagrius Ponticus (345-399 n.Chr.) beschreibt in seiner Schrift de
oratione das Gebet als eine innere Haltung. Ausfuhrlich geht er auf
die Voraussetzungen des Gebets ein und auch die Bedrohungen, die er
als "Damonen" bezeichnet. Durch die Untersuchungen der Autorin
werden insbesondere zur Frage nach dem Verfasser von de oratione
neue Erkenntnisse gewonnen: Nur eine Grundsubstanz kann Evagrius
Ponticus zugeschrieben werden, nicht der gesamte Umfang der 153
Kapitel. Die gedankliche und sprachliche Abhangigkeit von Origenes,
Clemens von Alexandrien und Gregor von Nyssa wird herausgearbeitet.
Sie erklart auch die philosophische Pragung der theologischen
Schrift. Eine deutsche UEbersetzung von de oratione ist beigefugt.
Band 8 der zweisprachigen Ausgabe der Sermones ad populum enthalt
die langste aller erhaltenen Predigten Augustins, den 1990 in der
Mainzer Stadtbibliothek entdeckten Sermo Dolbeau 26. Er wird auf
der Grundlage der Mainzer Handschrift, die als Faksimile abgedruckt
wird, neu herausgegeben, erstmals ins Deutsche ubersetzt und
kommentiert. Die zweite, 1980 von Raymond Etaix erstmals edierte
Neujahrspredigt wird in gleicher Weise auf der Basis des Codex
Marston MS 208 in der Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library,
Universitat Yale, herausgegeben. Von den sieben Epiphanie-Predigten
werden vier erstmals ins Deutsche ubertragen. Die Kommentierung
erlautert insbesondere Echtheit, UEberlieferung, Chronologie,
Struktur, Stil, historische Daten, biblisches Gedankengut,
Theologie und Liturgie.
"Families are living stories. They tell us where we came from,
guide us as we live our lives, and help us see who we could become.
Especially priceless are the lives and words of those who came
before us.
From Christ-followers living near the time of the apostles to
the early defenders of the faith, we are enriched by the wise
advice and inspiring examples of our Christian ancestors. In the
face of heresy and persecution, these saints lived lives faithful
to the gospel story.
The Book of Saints: The Early Era is a devotional gateway to
the thoughts and insights of church leaders and teachers who lived
before the middle of the fourth century AD. Living in a pagan
world, much like our own, these saintly persons have much to say to
us today. Their words and life stories, along with prayers and
Scripture selections, are brought together in this book to inspire
and challenge us to a life of love and holiness, the great themes
of our family story."
Unwrapping Wonder is a delightful mix of natural history, human
story and God's glory found in everyday nature. Each chapter
focuses on one ordinary natural object, such as the bee, the
barnacle, the tiniest seed.
By peering within the ordinary, we can learn to see details
which reveal extraordinary wonder. As we unwrap the gift, we
discover more of nature, God and ourselves, one wonder at a
time.
For active men and women and families who enjoy the outdoors or
reading about nature. And for those needing hope in a hectic world.
Each chapter offers:
The Wonder Introduced--through anecdote, natural history, or
life story.
The Wonder Unwrapped - minute, hidden details revealed and
explained in everyday terms.
The Wonder Applied - Practical, spiritual lessons for daily
living
Wondercise: A short, hands-on nature activity designed to
awaken heart, mind and soul.
From the writers of New York Times No. 1 best-seller, The Love
Dare.
Love is a choice. A daily choice. The Love Dare Day by Day is a
daily reminder of how it's done . . . and done well, taking the
original experience to the next level. With 52 weekly dares, this
one-year devotional invites you to go deeper into the scriptural
principles of The Love Dare, and is meant to enrich your
relationship with God and your spouse through a daily time of
reading, prayer, and action.
Make this more than a year of your life. Make it your bold, next
step to a lifetime of love. Features of this book include: 365
devotional readings on unique aspects of genuine love52 weekly
dares to help you express love in your marriageDozens of specific
prayers to pray for yourself and your spouseQuestions to get you
thinking strategically about your relationshipMore than 100 Go
Deeper sections that enhance personal Bible study
An unabridged edition, to include: Law of Reversibility - Dual
Nature of Consciousness - Imagination & Faith - Controlled
Reverie - Good Tidings - Law of Thought Transmission - The Greatest
Prayer
People tell us it is too late to warn of dangers, too late to give
the final message to the world, too late to expect others to
respond to the pleadings of the Word of God as are presented to
them. Oh my friends, it is not too late. We must strive and urge
and plead and warn until the very day that probation ends for
mankind. We are to live the Enoch life This is our commission. And
this is a twofold work: to develop a character of righteousness by
living a life of personal purity and pleading with God and to teach
a lesson of godliness by kindly acts and warning and pleading with
men.
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