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The God whom we meet in Scripture is one who gives generous gifts in the wonder of creation, in the miracle of emancipation and reconciliation, and in the surprise of transformation. We are invited to receive those abundant gifts on a daily basis, with a posture of anticipation, awe, and gratitude. In response, we accept the worthy task of daily discipleship.
Gift and Task is an original collection of 365 devotions by best-selling author Walter Brueggemann,...
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Advent for Everyone: Matthew provides readers with an inspirational guide through the Advent season, from the First Sunday of Advent through the Saturday after the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Popular biblical scholar and author N. T. Wright provides his own Scripture translation and brief reflection to guide readers through the season toward the wonder and joy of Christmas. This book is suitable for both individual and group study and reflection.
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Called the Pilgrim Pope, a pope of the people, John Paul II connected with his flock from the highest to the lowest. He was one of history's most beloved popes among Catholics and non-Catholics alike, a man whose indomitable spirit touched and taught us all. A Year with John Paul II showcases his most important teachings as well as his inspirational writings, in a daily devotional format that will inspire readers and deepen their reflections and meditations.
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Sacred Pathways: Navigating the Depths of Religion and Spirituality is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted dimensions of human belief, faith, and spiritual practices. The book invites readers to embark on a transformative journey, delving into the rich tapestry of religious traditions, spiritual paths, and their profound impact on individuals and societies. The book begins by setting the stage for this immersive journey, highlighting the...
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"La Verdadera Paz en Cristo: Descansando en la Promesa Celestial" es un Libro que invita a los oyentes a embarcarse en un viaje transformador hacia la comprensión profunda de la paz que solo puede encontrarse en Jesucristo. A través de las enseñanzas de destacados teólogos y pastores, este libro teje una narrativa poderosa sobre la esencia de la paz espiritual, el significado del Pacto de Paz del Mesías, y cómo Cristo actúa como la Roca inquebrantable...
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"Explorando las Escrituras" es un libro escrito por Charles Spurgeon, uno de los predicadores más influyentes del siglo XIX. En esta obra, Spurgeon invita a los lectores a embarcarse en un viaje profundo y enriquecedor a través de las Escrituras sagradas.A lo largo del libro, Spurgeon comparte su profundo amor por la Palabra de Dios y presenta una serie de reflexiones, enseñanzas y aplicaciones prácticas de diversos pasajes bíblicos. Utilizando...
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"Wonderfully penned meditations on the basic questions Christianity - and humanity - now face" - Professor Larry Rasmussen, author of Earth Honoring Faith: Religious Ethics in a New Key.
"Informed by rich appeal to religious mystery, voiced in poetic imagery and cadence… offers thick attentiveness to the world" - Professor Walter Brueggemann, author of God, Neighbor, Empire: The Excess of Divine Fidelity and the Command of Common Good
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Whether a parent or pastor, child advocate or Christian educator, professional or volunteer working with children, we yearn for both comfort and challenge, vision and validation, hope and help as we seek to make a difference in the lives of children.
In Hope for the Future, Shannon Daley-Harris draws from her twenty-four years of work with the Children's Defense Fund to offer twelve meditations for those working to create a better world for our children....
9) Credo
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William Sloane Coffin challenged the nation with his passionate calls for social justice. In this best-seller, Coffin gives a powerful record of his remarkable public life, offering his inspiring words on issues ranging from charity and justice to politics and the meaning of faith.
10) Psalms of Lament
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Here beloved poet Ann Weems offers a poignant rendering of her own personal psalms of lament. She draws from the rich heritage of Scripture to give voice to the grief and anguish she has felt. Her words will deeply move anyone who has mourned.
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In my observation of the lives of believers, and in my personal experience, I have been very deeply impressed with one thought. It is, that our prayer for the mighty working of the Holy Spirit through us and around us can only be powerfully answered as His indwelling in every believer is more clearly acknowledged and lived out. We have the Holy Spirit within us: only he who is faithful in the lesser will receive the greater. 'As we first yield ourselves...
12) Studies in Luke
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This is a verse by verse study of Luke in its context and as it applies to Christians in the world today from my prayful study of the Book.
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Can playing sports teach me anything about God? ... A LOT!I believe that metaphors and stories can transfer much more meaning from speaker to listener than can a rational discussion or set of instructions. The world is full of metaphors and many of them can come from playing and training for sports. Throughout my personal walk with the Lord, He has and still is personally teaching me a lot about His ways through playing sports competitively and recreationally....
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In this book Prophetic Guide And Prayers is a prophetic book , that reveals all the hidden agendas and the dark activities of the forces of darkness . What is more there are prayer points in between the paragraphs that are very helpful to guide you as you pray along . Reading this book prayerfully will help any believer to overcome the diabolical works of the devil . In Deauteronomy 29:29 the scriptures declares '' The secret things belong unto YHVH...
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Book lovers know there is something sacred in the stories, poetry, and insight of even the most secular books. This 365-day devotional celebrates the beauty of literature and its ability to illuminate elements of the Divine, present all around us. Pairing excerpts from more than two hundred literary works with thought-provoking Scriptures and brief prayers, this spiritual guide invites readers to draw closer to God through the words of both classic...
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Max Ehrmann's prose poem "Desiderata," with its direct instructions -"go placidly," "enjoy your achievements," and others- has inspired millions of readers.
In the spirit of Ehrmann's "Desiderata," world-renowned ethicist, theologian, and preacher Samuel Wells offers eight encouragements to readers in Walk Humbly, his own more extended prose poem. Each simple, direct exhortation-be humble, be grateful, be your own size, be gentle, be a person of...
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A great guide to help you focus when saying the rosary. All four sets of mysteries, Glorious, Joyful, Sorrowful and Luminous and all five mysteries in each set are represented in this one booklet. These meditations read like a very realistic short story and will be a great edition to your prayer life, helping you focus on the beatiful prayer. This is also a set of beautiful, true episodes in the life of Our Savior and His Blessed Mother. Read them...
18) Living into Lent
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The Lenten journey is a shared journeyChristians join with others along the way of faith, following Jesus and seeking to live out the will and purpose of God.Living into Lent,written by noted theologian, educator, and author Donald K. McKim, sets aside time during the Lenten season for readers to reflect on their Christian identities, listen to Gods Word and will, and engage in practices that deepen the Christian experience through discipleship.
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For many people at midlife the pace of life is so frenetic and full that we do not take the time to "let the land lie fallow.� But it is especially at this juncture that many want to ask some hard questions of God and of ourselves. Leonora Tubbs Tisdale presents this devotional book of reflections to help people at midlife reflect and navigate through some of these questions.
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Valuable not only for their sublime musical expression, the African American spirituals provide profound insights into the human condition and Christian life. Many spirituals focus on the climax of the Christian drama, the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the ways in which those events bring about the liberation of Gods people.
In these devotions for the season of Lent, Luke A. Powery leads the reader through the spirituals as they confront...
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