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On its ten-year anniversary of publication, we are pleased to re-issue this popular book.
Editor Michael Schut presents a rare collection of voices-Henri Nouwen, Cecile Andrews, Richard Foster and others- as they explore our use of money, the practice of simplicity, listening to our lives, widening our circle of community, and other topics at the core of how we live out our faith in our homes and workplaces. A study guide is included.
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Interest in the practice of spiritual direction has grown in recent years. With the increased number of people seeking direction have come a number of new issues confronting spiritual directors.
This volume of essays by seasoned spiritual directors from a variety of faith traditions addresses issues of concern to directors today such as direction with: abused persons, the poor, church drop-outs, and gays and lesbians. Other essays look at spiritual...
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Drawing on the themes of the Promise Keepers movement, this daily devotional guide brings compelling stories, timely quotes, practical help, and personal challenges together in an easy-to-read, easy to apply format. Weekly themes include: honoring Christ, sexual purity, meaningful work, handling anger, making wise decisions, self-discipline, and much more. The devotionals are drawn from diverse sources and feature such names as Billy Graham, Gary...
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O, The Oprah Magazine encourages confident, intelligent women to reach for their dreams, express their individual style, and make choices, guided by the values of one of the most charismatic women in the world, O Editorial Director Oprah Winfrey. Words That Matter collects more than 600 of the most inspiring things ever said in the pages of O, The Oprah Magazine over the course of its extraordinary ten-year history.
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The ideal love book for building and enhancing a God-centered, lasting relationship. The quest for lasting love is a universal desire, and Christians know they can turn to Love Himself to guide them in this journey. I Will Love You Forever is a little book with short thoughts and meaningful scriptures about twelve facets of love. Perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, engagements, weddings, etc. The twelve sections of the book are: 1. Learning...
6) The Blessing of a Ginkgo Tree: A Collection of Devotions by the Clergy of Christ Episcopal Church
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Here are 135 engaging and inspiring meditations chosen from cherished weekly devotions by the clergy of Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, originally written as e-devotions emailed each Wednesday to the entire congregation. Subjects range from everyday blessings like the brilliant ginkgo tree in the churchyard to the joys and challenges of Christian living. Full of wisdom, these devotions provide a window on the life of a vibrant...
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This book is a gift from God. There is no other way for me to fully explain the origin of this tale's unscripted, spiritual relevancy. It challenges you to ponder a question. Why do we, in a world full of facts, tend to imagine way beyond worldly limits and attain delight in words that yield far more than was said. Consider this. We were created for a life more pertinent than what a skeptical world wants to convince us is all there will be! I am assured...
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In this period of theological ferment unmatched since the first Christian century, we once again have different ways of formulating Jesuss significance and identity while remaining within the one faith. We are being called to read the Scripture with a new approach suitable to our time and place. We must reclaim Jesus again so that his living, updated legacy will be handed on to the next generation throughout this twenty-first century. This ferment...
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The one common thread that binds over forty-five aspiring writers is the Delayed But Not Denied Book Series. The contributors of all three books share a diverse tapestry of insight, which is woven together by the drive to define their own successes. They share their stories of tragedies and triumphs with the prayer that, a sentence, a paragraph or a chapter will empower others to push a bit harder and to be their authentic self. In Delayed But Not...
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The Glory and Grief, Humor and Pride of the Human Experience-Inspiration from a Jewish Perspective. From exile to rebirth, from degradation to renaissance, the Jewish People has undergone every human experience and emotion that God created. In this inspiring collection of stories, award-winning anthologist Dov Peretz Elkins captures the best and worst of Jewish experience in these spine-tingling tales of courage, devotion, passion and extraordinary...
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Many paths can lead to the Divine-these inspiring stories may help you clarify yours.
These original spiritual mini-autobiographies showcase the varied ways that people come to faith-and what that means-in today's multi-religious world. Examining their own journeys from belief to disillusionment and from searching to discovery, contributors from many faiths, ages, and backgrounds tell how they learned to integrate the spirit into their daily lives,...
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Christmas is a time for joyful anticipation and celebration. Does any creature manifest these attitudes better than a dog? Their wagging tails and goofy smiles seem made for the season. Add in breakable decorations, extra sweets in the house, and maybe a little bit of snow and you've got a recipe for fun, laughter, and togetherness. And that's just what you get with The Dog Who Came to Christmas.
This collection of true, feel-good holiday stories...
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Poetry has long been a source of comfort and inspiration in times of struggle and celebration, and this carefully curated selection of nearly 100 American and British poems offers readers a profound collection of verse for those who are steadfast in their faith or those who are looking to renew it. This beautiful gift edition includes two of John Donne's "Holy Sonnets," Ben Jonson's "To the Holy Trinity," Christina Rosetti's "Wrestling," Emily Brontë's...
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Whether next door or in the next time zone, our friends provide some of our most important relationships. We cherish time spent with them, endure time spent apart, and look forward to the next time we can have coffee or rush to greet them as they walk toward our door. And nothing warms our hearts like reading stories of true friendship. Collecting over fifty true stories from some of today's best writers, Dawn Camp offers readers a chance to sit back...
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Cancer is so limited… It cannot cripple life, it cannot shatter hope, it cannot corrode faith, it cannot … Filled with encouragement and hope for anyone dealing with cancer, this book combines uplifting Scripture from the NIV, inspirational quotes, and encouraging stories from cancer survivors.
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Bible Promises for You is an collection of promises taken from the New International Version of the Bible, and is categorized by topic for easy reference. For every circumstance and season of life, God has promises that offer direction, peace, perspective, and wisdom. Includes a presentation page for gift-giving at an affordable price.
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Fresca e inspiradora guia para su tiempo diario de quietud. Este no es otro libro de como orar, Oracion Diaria es un libro de "quiero" una reveladora herramienta para traer más propósito y pasión a "mi" tiempo con Dios. Seis simples tópicos que se repiten semanalmente para enfocar su corazón en areas espcíficas de oración en su relación con Dios, con otros, y con el mundo.Cada una de las lecturas diarias incluye oraciones sugeridas, porciones...
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With their new album "Waiting," Light Up The Darkness wanted to share the stories behind their music. The band wanted to do more than just perform their songs from the stage, they wanted their message to be loud and clear. There are no guesses as to what this band stands for with Jesus Christ as the focal point of their message. This book features a story for every song on the new album along with the scripture that influenced each one. The stories...
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A brand-new year's worth of inspiring stories from the front lines of faith - 366 new devotions from missionaries around the globe. In these pages, you'll hike mountain paths, jolt down rutted desert roads, and pick your way through teeming markets and crowded urban slums. You'll meet boisterous children, worried parents, anxious teens, and curious seniors-all hungry, whether they know it or not, for the Good News. You'll witness moments of looming...
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For decades, the most popular column in Guideposts magazine has been "Mysterious Ways," a feature filled with true stories of extraordinary moments and everyday miracles that reveal a spiritual force at work in our lives. Mysterious Ways collects more than 100 of these remarkable true stories in one inspirational volume. These stories reassure us that despite our volatile times, God is intimately involved in our everyday lives and cares deeply about...
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