The intimate relationship with God you've yearned for is well within your grasp, despite the chaos of juggling multiple roles, deadlines, and commitments. With Quiet Spaces, you can learn to calm your
Unlike general prayer books, Fire in the Soul contains specific prayers centered around the tasks of aging and the three stages of the aging process. The collection includes prayers from Morgan’s own
Specifically designed to nurture the spiritual life of the youth leader. The Godbearing Life is a lively spiritual primer and practical guide for those who pastor young people. With soul-searing hones
Doug Ruffle writes "A Missionary Mindset" using the timeless principlesof E. Stanley Jones and transfers them for use today. Teaching us toapproach the mission field as if we were from a different cou
How easily we forget that it was Africans who brought the gospel to Africa, not foreign missionaries! Evangelism has always been central to African Christianity, ever since Egyptians and Liby
Forgiving does not mean acting as if we haven't been wronged. That is dishonest and unhealthy. Instead, it involves making peace with past hurts so we can embrace the future. This collection provides
Flora Slosson Wuellner explores the ways God’s generous goodness is available to each of us. By exploring miracles and healing, we find that God’s longing for wholeness in each person is real. Include
While We Wait takes group participants deeper into their own journey toward God by providing weekly readings and group session plans. The first two chapters focus on the questions asked by Tamar, Zech
This resource focuses on persons' faith stories; memory of God's presence in one's story becomes a seed of faith. Excellent for group or individual use for journaling and in retreat settings as person
Covenant Discipleship with Children will help elementary-age children grow in their faith in Jesus Christ through works of mercy and piety. This book is designed to meet the needs of children in the d
“May you live to be 120!” This old Jewish birthday blessing leads to a question Jane Marie Thibault regularly asks attendees at her workshops and retreats: Would you accept the gift of 120 years with
The ministry of evangelism is at its best when it occurs in and through the local church, experienced by members at the local church level. Through the local church, Christians learn to disce
The soft melodic story of women in scripture unfolds through the prayers and reflections crafted by an artist, a writer, a woman deeply aware of the need for women to connect to God in daily conversa
As the boomer generation navigates dramatic change as it ages, it will be informed by a unique spirituality that was forged in the tumultuous years of the 1960s and 1970s. If you are a boomer, you are
Centering Prayer is a powerful but little understood prayer practice. In this sequel to Forty Days to a Closer Walk with God, Muyskens clears away the fog in a way that is grounded in scripture and c
The Way of Blessedness, the third resource in the Companions in Christ series, is an invitation for small group members to discover and live in the kingdom of God. Each week is an exploration of one o
Praying in the Wesleyan Spirit is a re-presentation of 52 sermons by John Wesley in the form of modern prayers. These sermons are a rich source of spiritual insight and wisdom that need to be reclaime
Where is God when we are hurting or in despair? How can we respond faithfully to situations that cause us pain? Where can we find hope even when we feel hopeless?Pain, despair, and struggle are part o
Trevor Hudson sees the Bible as a book of questions from God to us. God wants to enter into a conversational relationship with each one of us. God asks questions, and our answers draw us into a rela
Howard Rice frames the work of the pastor in a new metaphor that renews both pastors and those they serve. The pastor as spiritual guide is one who finds his or her core identity in helping persons fi
The spiritual life is often compared to a race. Pastor Rob Fuquay sees a parallel between the flags used in A1:AG5 racing and the signals God sends us in our fast-paced lives. The purpose of Take the
The spiritual life is often compared to a race. Pastor Rob Fuquay sees a parallel between the flags used in A1:AG5 racing and the signals God sends us in our fast-paced lives. The purpose of Take the
The God We Can Know is a 7week study designed for the entire congregation to explore the “I am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Perfect for Lent, this series will help you find and form
How can the cross shed light on what we do in worship and why—not just in the Lenten season but in every season? John Indermark urges us to focus on the cross, its imprint on how weworship as a commun
The Advent and Christmas season is often associated with joy, love, generosity, and unity. But for many people, this time of year magnifies loneliness, anxiety, grief, and despair. While others are en
Published for over 40 years, this modern-day spiritual classic offers all the essentials needed to build a strong and intimate relationship with God through prayer. Now with a new cover and updated la
This Life That Is Ours offers 40 gentle meditations with guidance for reflection on the spiritual journey of motherhood. These practical, soul-affirming meditations nurture a mother’s heart and
For too long Lent has been thought of as a season of self-sacrifice and discipline that sounds to many Christians like a list of spiritual chores. Lenten disciplines become the spiritual equivalent of
In secular mainstream America, meditation has become as ubiquitous as yoga. But how does meditation fit into Christianity, and how does it differ from prayer? One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic’s G
