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Preparing for Easter is a concise, handy companion for the faithful of all Christian traditions and the curious to help them deepen their knowledge and consideration of this holy season--a time of reflection as we consider Jesus's sacrifice and his joyous rise from the dead. Carefully curated, each selection in Preparing for Easter draws on a major theme in Lewis's writings on the Christian life, as well as others that consider why we can have confident...
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Begin your day with a meaningful, meditative spiritual practice.
In Seeds of Devotion, Roger Butts delivers evocative and lyrical prose while sharing wisdom from some of the most powerful figures in spirituality today. Tidbits from Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, and contemporaries like Dorothy Day and Thomas Merton are sprinkled in this devotional as he reflects on life's deepest mysteries.
Written with an open heart and years of purposeful practice as...
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Harry Emerson Fosdick was one of the most popular liberal preachers of the early twentieth century, and his The Meaning of Prayer is considered by many one of the finest studies of the meditative communion with God. This lovely little book features daily devotional readings focused on understanding prayer, reflecting upon: . The Naturalness of Prayer . Prayer and the Goodness of God . Hindrances and Difficulties . Unanswered Prayer . Prayer as Dominant...
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Following the advice of Alexander Campbell to steep prayers in scripture, author Douglas Skinner anchors this collection of nearly 200 prayers with biblical references. Prayers for the bread and for the cup are linked with special Sundays, church seasons, hymns, special occasions, and communion themes. Whether you are nervous about praying in public or experienced and confident, these inspired prayers from a respected pastor will resound in the hearts...
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We live in the end-times , which the prophet Joel describes as the prophetic season . The last days are the days of prophecy , when the church receives the gracious measure of the spirit to prophesy . The sons and daughters shall see visions and prophesy . In this book , '' ''Understanding The Prophetic '' the will of God is made manifest , the office of the prophet is clearly explained to the children of God . Anyone reading this book will certainly...
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In this book, you will find various names of the Most High God, thirty-one days of prayers with scriptures and four days of Words of Encouragement. These prayers describe, who the Lord is in times of trouble, and there are days of thanksgiving as well as days you will be shifting into Godly modes. Take your rightful position! There is no time for you to lie down but rise up and shift into prayer mode. This is your one on one time with Him. Enjoy your...
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In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy for families to forget the true meaning of the season. In this new book of faith practices for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, parents, grandparents, Sunday School teachers, pastors, and anyone who cares about kids will find 100 easy, fun, and meaningful ideas for bringing the sacred back into the season. Divided into three sections of prayers, practices, and lessons, with pages decorated...
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All too often, we come to church but, our lives are never really changed. There is power in the name of Jesus. But, there is a transformation in the Glory. But, HOW do we access it? How do we CONSISTENTLY tap into the power of His Presence?
As Lead Worshippers and Minstrels, we are, commissioned to take the people of God into the Holy of Holies... the place where God's Glory resides.
This handbook contains over 30 years of experience and wisdom in...
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A desire to provide pastoral care and guidance in the wake of the isolation experienced during the height of the coronavirus pandemic and a love of Scripture have come together in this second collection of devotions. Similar to the first collection, Quarantining with God, these devotions were originally written for congregational members, this time during the second year of COVID, as the congregation began to emerge from the harshest days of the pandemic....
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Faithful users appreciate this best-selling devotional guide as an insightful, grounding, and must-read devotional for spending daily time with God. Fifty-three writers from diverse Christian backgrounds invite you to immerse yourself in scripture and apply its truths to your daily life. Each daily reading offers: A selected Bible reading drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary, a thoughtful reflection on the scripture passage, and a prayer or suggestion...
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The main reason we are here on earth is to give God pleasure.
Revelation 4.11 says, "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou has created all things, AND FOR THY PLEASURE THEY ARE AND WERE CREATED" The very breath that we breathe, belongs to HIM, so we need to give it back to HIM. David says in Psalm 34.1: "I will bless the Lord at all times; HIS praise shall continually be in my mouth" And even as an ageing king in...
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If there were no songs, if there was no leader, would you still worship?
Would you know how?
Worship is first personal before it can ever be corporate. We cannot worship in a group a God whom we do not know personally, intimately.
Intimacy with God develops in those quiet private moments when we, in our vulnerability, rest secure in the presence of a holy God who has drawn us to Himself.
This guide is a personal journey into worship, a time of...
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Have you ever been asked to share a devotion for the Lord's Supper and you're not sure what to say? Or maybe you're looking for a different way to prepare your congregation for communion. You might just be looking for some inspiring thoughts about Jesus' sacrifice for your personal devotions. Then this book is for you!
It's Suppertime presents 52 devotions that direct our thoughts to Calvary in a fresh and inspiring way. Each presents the truth of...
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During Lent, Christians are surrounded by visual reminders of Jesus' last hours. In Stations of the Cross, renowned author and spiritual master Timothy Radcliffe, OP, offers readers a thoughtful meditation on this powerful devotion. Through word and image, Radcliffe offers a profound experience of reflecting on the Stations of the Cross that is both visually and spiritually inspiring. With each reflection, he draws from stunning art commissioned by...
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Holy Week at Home invites individuals and families to explore the riches of Palm Sunday and the Paschal Triduum. A great way to "bring the liturgy home," this resource is an extension of prayer for those who celebrate Holy Week in community and gives those who are unable to do so an opportunity to pray the liturgies of Holy Week. A combination of prayer, ritual action, Scripture references, and questions for reflection, Holy Week at Home helps everyone...
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William Stringfellow, activist lawyer and advocate for the underprivileged of New York, was either embraced warmly or rejected as a radical by Christians in the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s when he was writing. Nonetheless, his writings remain timeless, pertinent, convicting, and spiritual directives. Taking his hopes in the two Advents of Jesus from out of his writings gives us a piercingly dynamic devotional for Advent. These readings will make one think,...
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Lent is a time of repentance, fasting, and preparation for the coming of Easter. The season of Lent often creates an opportunity to take up a spiritual discipline to draw closer to God. Sometimes it is fasting or journaling, and sometimes it is doing a daily devotional reading.
But what if your season of Lent was to combine the power of a spiritual discipline with doing an act of kindness and reflecting on how you experienced God's love in doing...
20) Centering Prayer for Everyone: With Readings, Programs, and Instructions for Home and Group Practice
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Contemplative prayer is a way of saying yes to God's transformative presence. Centering Prayer for Everyone is the most welcoming and accessible guide to Christian contemplative practice available. Focusing on five practices--lectio divina, visio divina, walking meditation, chanting the Psalms, and the silent practice of centering prayer--this practical guide collects in one volume everything needed to learn these practices, including concise instructions,...
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