"Salawat of Tremendous Blessings" is a compilation of daily and weekly supplications and invocations devoted to Prophet Muhammad that contain specific, immense benefits for supplicants. Taken from authentic Arabic sources, prayers featured in this work have been recited for centuries by Muslims around the world. This book provides easy-to-pronounce English transliteration of Arabic text, along with English explanations of their benefits as mentioned by renowned Islamic scholars and mystics. Includes supplications (salawat, darood) recited for specific purposes, such as to heal from ailments and afflictions, to lessen burdens, or to see Prophet Muhammad in a dream.

If you or someone you love is facing difficult health issues, you will find this compilation of over 200 short prayers and quotations from ten different faith traditions a source of great comfort and encouragement. Originally compiled for use in hospital chapels, over 40,000 of the pocket edition are in print. Now, for the first time, this larger gift edition is available for individual purchase. It has more pages, larger type and decorative borders. Organized by subject rather than by religion, headings include: God Can Help Us, God Loves Us, God Protects Us, God Heals Us, God Calls Us Home and God Comforts Us - along with several others. Prayers include categories of: prayers for assistance, guidance, forgiveness, healing, prayers for the departed, prayers for serenity, and more. Faith traditions represented include Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, the Sufis and the Baha'is, plus some Interfaith prayers. This book makes a wonderful gift for family and friends of any faith - whether they are facing a long-term illness or are just temporarily under the weather.

Many times in reciting the Rosary, it is difficult to meditate on each Mystery during their recitation. These series of Meditations allows a person to meditate privately for about 15 minutes on one of the Mysteries. Also, a person can pick a Mystery to meditate on prior to reciting the entire Rosary. Our Lady of Fatima requested a 15 minute meditation after reciting the Rosary on the First Saturday of each month. This book can provide such a meditation. Congratulation and praise to Kenneth R. Wichorek for his outstanding devotional meditations on the Rosary. These meditations are the inspiring insights of a faithful Catholic layman contemplating and sharing with others, his love for the Virgin Mary and her Rosary. Fr, Anthony M. Patalano, O.P., Pastor, Holy Family Cathedral, Anchorage, Alaska Ken was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He has a Civil Engineering degree from Purdue University and a Master degree in Engineering Management from the University of Alaska. He served two years in the Army where he met his wife Rita. Ken worked for private engineering firms in Ohio and Colorado until 1965. He then worked for the Alaska District Corps of Engineers in Anchorage, Alaska until his retirement in 1991. Ken has worked as a designer, planner, resident Engineer, teacher, baseball coach, project engineer, and supervisor. He has 4 children and 13 grandchildren. Ken coached youth baseball for 15 years and taught catechism for 15 years. He is active in church activities as a Eucharistic minister, reader, and sacristan. He authored two other books, Suffering Christ on the Cross and Our Third Life.

THE MYSTERIES OF THE REDEMPTION DEVOTIONAL (INTERFAITH DEVOTIONAL): 'The Mysteries of the Redemption Devotional' is a compilation of quotes from the ancient sacred texts of the prophets, saints, mystics and sages in every world religion taken from the 'The Mysteries of the Redemption: A Treatise on Out-of-Body Travel and Mysticism' by Marilynn Hughes. Go deeper into your own interior by grasping the sacred mystical meanings of the scriptures from around the world. (For more info - http: //outofbodytravel.org)

In the introduction of The Pursuit of God, Samuel M. Zwemer says that this ..". is a book for every pastor, missionary and devout Christian. It deals with the deep things of God and the riches of His grace. Above all," says Zwemer, "it has the keynote of sincerity and humility." The Pursuit of God has become a true Christian classic. First published in 1948, the message is as new and vital and important today as it was then. If you'll look inside many of the Church bodies of today, you'll see exactly the same situation as that painted by Mr. Tozer. Upon publication, Tozer said, "This book is a modest attempt to aid God's hungry children so to find Him. Nothing here is new except in the sense that it is a discovery which my own heart has made of spiritual realities most delightful and wonderful to me."

In biblical terms, mantle is the equivalent of legacy. Henri's Mantle takes its name from the mantle that fell from Elijah to Elisha, passing on spiritual strength and wisdom. Henri Nouwen's mantle consists of more than 40 books -- many on how to cultivate a spiritual life -- that he has passed on to his readers. Glaser, a student and friend of Nouwen for over 25 years, interprets Nouwen's sacred writings and presents 100 meditations on his words, in the hope that Nouwen's ministry will continue to thrive. Glaser covers a wide range of topics that will uplift and encourage spiritual seekers, and the result is a touching, accessible book on the inner struggles of the spiritual life.

Each meditation is divided into a portion of Nouwen's writings, a reflection on Nouwen's insights, and a brief prayer.

Chanting is a powerful way to raise the energy within oneself to achieve whatever goals you set before you. In 'Wiccan Chants', I present you with over 30 powerful chants that I personally use on a daily basis. These chants are powerful yet simple to use and cover a wide variety of situations, from Focusing your Mind to Protecting your Children from harm.

Quien escribe esta obra sobre Jesus de Nazaret, es un pastor, un hombre de fe, una persona que valora en gran medida las virtudes de la experiencia religiosa saludable y liberadora en la sociedad. La religion, desde esa optica vocacional y profesional, no debe ser opio cautivante, ni instrumento de dominacion, sino un importante agente de salud mental, bienestar social y redencion espiritual. Las ensenanzas y los valores que se manifiestan en la vida y obra de Jesus, representan lo mejor de los valores religiosos, que tienen como finalidad formar, informar, reformar y transformar a la humanidad. Una obra necesaria para quienes quieren entender y disfrutar la figura de Jesus de Nazaret en su entorno historico, social, politico, religioso y espiritual. Un libro necesario en las bibliotecas de pastores y pastoras, maestros y maestras que desean llevar a efecto un ministerio educativo inteligente y transformador."

2011 Reprint of 1898 Edition. Andrew Murray's "True Vine" is a thirty-one day devotional focusing on Christ's Parable of the Vine and the Branches in John 15. The devotional for each day, though short, elaborates and expounds upon John 15, providing spiritual insight along the way. Murray repeats important themes--like abiding in Christ--throughout the different days. Noticing how they develop and grow with each successive read, countless small groups and individuals have found Murray's keen spiritual teachings fruitful. An excellent devotional, "True Vine"is recommended for daily spiritual nourishment. Andrew Murray (1828-1917) was an amazingly prolific Christian author. He lived and ministered as both a pastor and a writer from the towns and villages of South Africa. All of his publications were originally written in Dutch and then translated into English. As his popularity grew, Murray's books found their way into more than twelve foreign languages during his lifetime alone. Andrew Murray's early writings were primarily written for the edification of the believer. Includes lectures: "Absolute Surrender" "Separated Unto The Holy Spirit" "Peter's Repentance" "Impossible With Man, Possible With God" "Having Begun In The Spirit" "Kept By The Power Of God" "Ye Are The Branches" "Be Filled by the Holy Spirit" "The Blessedness of Being Filled with the Spirit" and others.

Only God is big enough to fill a human heart. So often the busyness and uncertainty of life crowd God out, leaving us with barren hearts. Truly joyful, abundant life is possible only one way-through personal spiritual revival. In Revive My Heart, author Catherine Martin presents nine weeks of daily personal devotions that will challenge you to experience the depths of God, His ways, and His character through prayer and consistent study of His Word. Exploring passages such as Psalm 119, Revive My Heart looks at the many aspects of spiritual revival. Through these daily quiet times you can gain spiritual depth, joy, and access to your heavenly Father's resources in times of trouble.

2012 Reprint of Original 1903 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Born in South Africa, Andrew Murray was sent to study in England at age ten. When he returned to South Africa as a pastor and evangelist, he led a revival that shook the country. This book is an excellent overview of the Sanctification process as performed by God, within each Christian. Chapters include: 1. The Kingdom of God 2. The indwelling of God 3. Jesus Christ is in You 4. Daily Fellowship with God

These prayers, rites, rituals and devotions are for the independent Gnostic practitioner. Herein, one will find prayers of blessing, consecration, thanksgiving, healing and more, as well as a complete collection of sacramental rites for individual practice. Sacraments contain appropriate rubrics, and rites and rituals presented include the Eucharist, Initiations, Baptism and the mysterious and powerful Mystery of the Five Seals. The selections in this book are based on, and inspired by, those found in a number of sacred texts from various religious traditions which flourished in Europe, North Africa and West Asia during the First through Seventh Centuries CE, most prominently those traditions considered Sethian Gnostic. Some of the material herein has been published previously in "The Book of the Stranger" and "Mysteries of the Gnostic Ascent;" however, this material has been revised and supplemented with additional content. For more about the author's approach to the modern Gnostic practice, please see "This Way: Making Sense of Gnosis in a Nonsensical Reality," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle formats.

Illumination, in art, refers to the decoration of ancient sacred manuscripts and books with colored, gilded pictures. The illuminations in these ancient parchments often appeared as involved miniatures, decorative initials or ornamental border designs. The were intended to add beauty and reverence to the Holy text. The illuminations in this book are also designed to add beauty and awe to your devotional time as your draw closer to God.

Description: ""We tend to use words like miracle and mystery in the context of serendipity. In this frank and eloquent account of life transformed by cancer, Deanna Thompson explores these articles of faith as they are also wont to appear--on the hard edges of hope and the dark side of joy."" --Krista Tippett, from the Foreword Hoping for More is a story of a young religion professor with a stage IV cancer diagnosis and a lousy prognosis for the future. Amid the grief and the grace of her fractured life, this theologian--who is also a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend--searches for words adequate to express her faltering faith. More Anne Lamott meets Harold Kushner than the teller of a pious, God-saved-me-from-cancer tale, Thompson unpacks the messy realities that arise when faith and suffering collide. Told in shimmering prose, Hoping for More takes readers on an unsentimental journey through the valley of the shadow of cancer--beyond the predictable parameters of prayer, the church, even belief in life after death. What emerges is a novel approach to talking faith and accepting grace when hope is all you've got. Endorsements: ""Deanna Thompson's honest and faithful book shows how healing happens in community, and how blessing is found amid doubt and pain. This is a book of grace."" --Sara Miles Author of Take This Bread (2007) and Jesus Freak (2010) ""I learned so much by reading this book, as a pastor, friend, and mother. Thompson's insights are for everyone who has ever struggled with serious illness or loved someone who has, which means that this book is ultimately for everyone. If you have ever wondered, ""What do I say?"" or ""What do I do?"" this book offers wise counsel, with humor, intellect, and, most of all, grace. In Hoping for More, you get to eavesdrop on the intimate thoughts of someone worth listening to. In the end, Thompson's deepest theological insights are not about cancer but about life itself."" --Lillian Daniel Senior Minister, First Congregational Church UCC, Glen Ellyn, Illinois Author of This Odd and Wondrous Calling (2009) and Tell It Like It Is: Reclaiming the Practice of Testimony (2006) ""Thompson stands in her cancer with rare, radical awakeness to its bracing truth . . . and gives us a moving, life-lived testimony to the graciousness of grace."" --Serene Jones President of Union Theological Seminary ""In Hoping for More, Deanna Thompson presents her extraordinary journey of diagnosis and treatment of stage IV breast cancer. Thanks to her strong personal voice, reading this book is like listening to a friend tell you about part of her life over a cup of tea. Of the many miracles in this book is Deanna's ability to reflect on her faith, illness, and loved ones at the same time. She quietly offers a systematic theology enriched by living with cancer--making this book a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of medicine and faith."" --Monica A. Coleman Associate Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religions, Claremont School of Theology Author of Not Alone: Reflections on Faith and Depression (2012) About the Contributor(s): Deanna A. Thompson is Professor of Religion at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and author of Crossing the Divide: Luther, Feminism, and the Cross. She lives with her husband and two daughters in St. Paul

52 Powerful Devotionals for the Busy Mom
Be instantly drawn into God's presence as you experience weekly devotionals for the busy mom. As a mom you give of yourself all day long, every day. These intimate moments with God were written with you in mind, to fill you with inspiration and instill you with encouragement so you can keep on being the positive mom you want to be.
Each devotional includes
* an inspirational scripture
* guided journaling sections
* powerful quotes
* a mom-related message
* you-can-do-it choices
* a prayer
Beginning in Genesis and moving through the Bible, these practical devotionals will give you weekly boosts of encouragement to help you become a positive mom all week long.

Synopsis: Here at last is a book that deals seriously and comprehensively with the rapidly growing field of spiritual direction. Spiritual Direction offers practical help to those clergy and laypersons who are responsible for the spiritual lives of other people. Spiritual Direction encourages spiritual directors to take their responsibilities seriously and professionally, moving spiritual direction away from cozy little chats to the cold, hard slab of the examining table. Equipped with certain skills--a keen knowledge of human psychology and an awareness of biblical and contemplative traditions--the spiritual director objectively examines the client, then offers concrete guidance for the spiritual life of the client. As a prominent figure in pastoral theology and Anglican spirituality for three decades, Martin Thornton is uniquely qualified to offer us insights into spiritual direction. He restores credibility and professionalism to spiritual direction, which is at once hard, analytical, and supportive. Thornton writes with wit, common sense, and an absence of sentimentality on a topic that calls for serious attention. Spiritual Direction is important reading for the increasing numbers of laypeople involved in spiritual direction, as well as for clergy and pastoral counselors. Author Biography: Martin Thornton (1915-1986) was an Anglican priest and spiritual director, author and lecturer on ascetical theology. He was active for much of his life in the Diocese of Truro, England.

2012 Reprint of Original 1953 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. (c)New introduction and foreword Martino Publishing. This work is the first English translation of her 13th century classic-the mystical writings of Mechthild of Magdeburg. The only complete codex of this work is in the library of Einsiedeln in Switzerland, where the translator spent three years translating the codex from a South German translation of 1344. The book is a collection of visions, revelations, thoughts and letters written in alternating prose and poetry. The variety of its contents includes practical advice on daily conduct, as well as the most sublime descriptions of high mystical experience. Her works were early translated into Latin, and were almost certainly known to Dante, whose vision of heaven, hell and purgatory went on to have a great influence in Western Literature. Her influence is traceable in the Paradiso and by some scholars she is thought to have been the Matilda in the earthly paradise. Her works remains to this day a classic text of Christian mysticis

2012 Reprint of 1925 Edition. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. "Days of Heaven on Earth' was compiled by Simpson himself in response to repeated requests for daily readings. From his over 2,000 printed sermons, he selected these thought-provoking meditations, one for each day of the year. This spiritual gold mine met with instant approval and has been through many printings. Valuable wherever wise words are treasured. During the beginning of the twentieth century, Simpson became closely involved with the growing Pentecostal movement, an offshoot of the Holiness movement. It was common for Pentecostal pastors and missionaries to receive their training at the Missionary Training Institute now Nyack College] that Simpson founded. Through the school and his own writings and teachings Simpson had a great influence on Pentecostalism, in particular the Assemblies of God and the Church of the Foursquare Gospel.

Jesus said, "You must love the Lord your God with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." - Luke10:27
If one had to choose a single verse in the Bible that is a formula for successful living, this would be the one to live by, says Joyce Meyer: love God, yourself and others - in that order.
Many Christians get mixed up about love. They know they should love God and others, but many do not understand that loving oneself is one-third of God's equation. They mistakenly think of it as selfishness or self-aggrandizement.
Joyce Meyer believes that this misconception is one of the greatest pitfalls in the Christian journey. Loving oneself in a balanced, healthy manner is essential in order to have healthy relationships with God, ourselves and others.
Drawing upon her previous work and teaching series as well as original devotions, the author of "Power Thoughts" examines the three loves that we've been commanded to exhibit.

Counsel and Help is a collection of daily readings selected from the writings of J. R. Miller. They are specifically selected to help set your mind upon a positive path for that day and carry you through the year. Each day is arranged with space to write your own thoughts.Christian Endeavour Times: "In this admirable series of selections, averaging half a page in length, the sweetness and light which give to all the author's work distinction seem to be focused, and the result is a little book which in its own way is without a peer." James Russell Miller was a popular Christian author, Editorial Superintendent of the Presbyterian Board of Publication, and pastor of several churches in Pennsylvania and Illinois. He was the General field Agent for the United States Christian Commission, an organization established by the Young Men's Christian Association after the First Battle of Bull Run. Miller authored nearly 100 books and articles.

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In this play, Dorothy L. Sayers addressed the crimes and problems of human life, especially those of the victors in war, in an entirely novel way, by precipitating an airman in the very moment of his death back into the company of citizens of the "City," in this case, Lichfield. The citizens range from Adam and Eve (Adam himself the inventor of the axe which kills Abel) together with other biblical characters in the history of redemption brought to new life as members of the City (e.g., Judas is a common informer). Others bear burdens of shame, toil, fear, poverty, and ingratitude. Former inhabitants (e.g., George Fox, Dr. Johnson) help the airman see that no more than they can he shift the burden of guilt and grief that they all share. There is but one remedy, to join the "Persona Dei" carrying his cross, finding indeed that he bears their burdens for them. The "Persona Dei" is finally seen in resurrection and glory.

1897. A collection of prayers for daily use that were gathered from many sources, ancient and modern. It has historical interest, and the literary quality has been carefully considered, but the primary object is to nourish the spiritual life. As the design is to provide a brief selection for every day, in many cases a portion only of a long prayer is given, or it is condensed by omission, but alterations have been made as sparingly as possible.