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Praying with the Earth: A Prayerbook for Peace
by J. Philip NewellWe as Jews, Christians, and Muslims share a common spiritual descent, yet painful divisions between us lie at the center of much conflict and war in the world today. Praying with the Earth: A Prayerbook for Peace articulates the deep longings for peace that unite these great spiritual traditions. For each morning and evening of the week, John Philip Newell provides strikingly beautiful and profound prayers that call us to be the people Jesus named blessed: “those who know their need,” “those who weep,” “the humble,” “those who hunger for earth’s oneness,” “the forgiving,” “the clear in heart,” and “the peacemakers.” Whether prayed alone or with others, these richly illustrated, simple liturgies invite and inspire us to live as those whose hearts yearn for peace.
Praying with the Holy Father
by Jaymie Stuart WolfeWhat if the words of the Pope-or many popes-were offered in language so accessible that young Catholics could understand them? That is what Pauline Kids offers in the series of prayer books: Thoughts and Prayers of the Pope for Young Catholics. Praying with the Holy Father includes prayers of fourteen popes about a wide range of topics and concerns including: prayer, families, vocation, the Church, the world, difficult times, living the faith, the saints, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Praying with the Psalms: A Year of Daily Prayers and Reflections (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
by Eugene H. PetersonA devotional prayer book focusing on one year with the Psalms, the most sensitive and honest words written about daily stress and daily blessings.
Praying with the Senses: Contemporary Orthodox Christian Spirituality in Practice (Encounters: Explorations in Folklore and Ethnomusicology)
by Vlad Naumescu Jeffers Engelhardt Angie Heo Jeanne Kormina Tom Boylston Daria Dubovka Simion Pop&“These essays advance the understanding of Eastern Orthodox spiritual practices from a religious studies perspective.&”—Reading Religion How do people experience spirituality through what they see, hear, touch, and smell? In this book, Sonja Luehrmann and an international group of scholars assess how sensory experience shapes prayer and ritual practice among Eastern Orthodox Christians. Prayer, even when performed privately, is considered as a shared experience and act that links individuals and personal beliefs with a broader, institutional, or imagined faith community. It engages with material, visual, and aural culture including icons, relics, candles, pilgrimage, bells, and architectural spaces. Whether touching upon the use of icons in the age of digital and electronic media, the impact of Facebook on prayer in Ethiopia, or the implications of praying using recordings, amplifiers, and loudspeakers, these timely essays present a sophisticated overview of the history of Eastern Orthodox Christianities. Taken as a whole they reveal prayer as a dynamic phenomenon in the devotional and ritual lives of Eastern Orthodox believers across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. &“Precisely by looking at so varied a group of locations home to Orthodox practice, this book conveys the fragility―and durability―of traditional religion in a postmodern, secular age.&”—Nadieszda Kizenko, author of A Prodigal Saint: Father John of Kronstadt and the Russian People
Praying with Women of the Bible
by Nancy KennedyA fresh approach to a topic of perennial interest—women of the Bible In the last few years a number of best-selling books have focused on the lives of women of the Bible. Now, Nancy Kennedy takes a fresh approach by reflecting on the significant prayers of women in Scripture. Praying with Women of the Bible features some of the Bible’s most notable women, including Deborah, Hannah, and Mary, all of whom prayed for different things, in different ways. By using the examples of these godly women, the book is designed to show different types of prayer, as well as different reasons to pray. The types of prayer include willingness and surrender, praise and worship, thanksgiving and personal supplication, pleading for mercy, intercessions and perseverance, bold requests, and a prayer of faith. Features include: • Explores the lives and prayers of ten women of the Bible • Relates the biblical examples to the lives of women today • Concludes each chapter with a sample prayer to give readers a starting point for their own continued prayer
(Pre)Decide: 7 decisiones que puedes tomar hoy para la vida que quieres vivir mañana
by Craig Groeschel¿Por qué seguimos tomando decisiones de las que luego nos arrepentimos, y a veces incluso las mismas malas decisiones una y otra vez? Basándose en las Escrituras, en historias y en las últimas investigaciones sobre el comportamiento humano, nos revela la clave para tomar las decisiones que queremos y experimentar la alegría y la libertad que Dios tiene para nosotros.Todos queremos tomar excelentes decisiones. Pero ¿qué ocurre entre nuestras buenas intenciones y las decisiones que tomamos al momento? Ojalá pudiéramos tomar decisiones con antelación en lugar de hacerlo cuando estamos estresados, abrumados o influidos por el miedo o las emociones. En (Pre)Decide, aprenderemos cómo hacerlo.El pastor Craig Groeschel sabe por experiencia personal y como consejero lo que es estar atrapado en un ciclo de mala toma de decisiones. En (Pre)Decide, él comparte lo que ha descubierto sobre el poder de &“predecidir.&”Con ejercicios que invitan a la reflexión y preguntas para reflexionar, este libro interactivo nos enseña que la calidad de nuestras decisiones determina la calidad de nuestras vidas.(Pre)Decide te ayudará a:Comprender la ciencia que hay detrás de tus hábitos de toma de decisionesSuperar la fatiga de decisión y los miedos debilitantesDisminuir el papel de las emociones en la toma de decisionesVer cómo tus pequeñas decisiones determinan el tipo de persona en que te transformasDefinir y poner en práctica las siete decisiones previas que definen tu vida y que puedes tomar hoy mismoTransformarte en la persona que quieres ser comienza incluso antes de tomar una decisión. En (Pre)Decide, descubrirás el poder de tomar decisiones hoy, para tener mañana una vida que honre a Dios.Think AheadWhy do we keep making choices we later regret--sometimes even the same bad choices over and over? Drawing on Scripture, story, and cutting-edge research into human behavior, pastor Craig Groeschel reveals the key to making the choices we want to make and experiencing the joy and freedom God has for us.We all want to make great decisions. So what happens between our good intentions and the choices we actually make in the moment? If only we could make decisions ahead of time rather than when we're under stress, overwhelmed, or swayed by fear or emotion. In Think Ahead, we learn how to do just that.Pastor Craig Groeschel knows from personal experience and as a counselor to others what being trapped in a cycle of poor decision-making is like. In Think Ahead, he shares what he has discovered about the power of "pre-deciding."With thought-provoking exercises and questions for reflection, this interactive book teaches us that the quality of our decisions determines the quality of our lives. Think Ahead will help you:Understand the science behind your decision-making habitsOvercome decision fatigue and debilitating fearsDiminish the role of emotions in decision-makingSee how your small choices shape the kind of person you becomeDefine and put into action the seven life-defining pre-decisions you can make todayBecoming the person you want to be starts before you even make a decision. In Think Ahead, you'll discover the power of making decisions today to help you live the life you want to have tomorrow.
‘Pre-Islamic Survivals’ in Muslim Central Asia: Tsarist, Soviet and Post-Soviet Ethnography in World Historical Perspective (Islam and Global Studies)
by R. Charles WellerThe book traces the conceptual lens of historical-cultural ‘survivals’ from the late 19th-century theories of E.B. Tylor, James Frazer, and others, in debate with monotheistic ‘degenerationists’ and Protestant anti-Catholic polemicists, back to its origins in Jewish, Christian and Muslim traditions as well as later more secularized forms in the German Enlightenment and Romanticist movements. These historical sources, particularly the ‘dual faith’ tradition of Russian Orthodoxy, significantly shaped both Tsarist and later Soviet ethnography of Muslim Central Asia, helping guide and justify their respective religious missionary, social-legal, political and other imperial agendas. They continue impacting post-Soviet historiography in complex and debated ways. Drawing from European, Central Asian, Middle Eastern and world history, the fields of ethnography and anthropology, as well as Christian and Islamic studies, the volume contributes to scholarship on ‘syncretism’ and ‘conversion’, definitions of Islam, history as identity and heritage, and more. It is situated within a broader global historical frame, addressing debates over ‘pre-Islamic Survivals’ among Turkish and Iranian as well as Egyptian, North African Berber, Black African and South Asian Muslim Peoples while critiquing the legacy of the Geertzian ‘cultural turn’ within Western post-colonialist scholarship in relation to diverging trends of historiography in the post-World War Two era.
The Pre-Marriage Course Study Journal
by Nicky Lee Sila LeeThe Pre-Marriage Course was developed by Nicky and Sila Lee who oversee family ministries at HTB Church in London. The course offers a married couple the tools to build a strong and healthy relationship that lasts a lifetime. During each evening, couples talk about important issues that can get swept under the carpet in the rush of daily life. While the course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a church background.This study journal for guests is designed to be used in conjunction with The Pre-Marriage Course Film Series. The series of five sessions is designed to help couples, who are engaged or thinking about marriage, prepare for their future.Sessions cover:CommunicationConflictCommitmentConnectionAdventureDesigned for use with The Pre-Marriage Course DVD Film Series (9780310122470), sold separately.
Pre-Modernity, Totalitarianism and the Non-Banality of Evil: A Comparison of Germany, Spain, Sweden and France
by Steven SaxonbergThis book provides a comparative and historical analysis of totalitarianism and considers why Spain became totalitarian during its inquisition but not France; and why Germany became totalitarian during the previous century, but not Sweden. The author pushes the concept of totalitarianism back into the pre-modern period and challenges Hannah Arendt’s notion of the banality of evil. Instead, he presents an alternative framework that can explain why some states become totalitarian and why they induce people to commit evil acts.
Preach Better Sermons
by Shane StoneThe objective of this book is to address the following premises: <P><P>Premise number one: The purpose and aim of Christian preaching/teaching is to produce spiritually faithful, biblically capable, and productively active disciples of Jesus Christ. <P><P>Premise number two: Conventional preaching/teaching philosophies and methods are not achieving the desired effects in far too many cases. This is evidenced by the numbers of lukewarm churches and spiritually broad-but-not-deep Christians. <P><P>Premise number three: A paradigm shift in how sermons and Bible lessons should be prepared and communicated will help alleviate the problem and is long overdue. <P><P>This book addresses the shortcomings of modern Christian preaching, envisions the strongest and deepest approaches to biblical teaching and learning, and lays out specific steps to get churches’ classrooms and pulpit ministries from where they are to where they need to be.
Preach to Yourself: When Your Inner Critic Comes Calling, Talk Back with Truth
by Hayley Morgan Emily LeyBreak the cycle of doubting yourself, take God at His word, and talk back with truth - a new message of freedom from bestselling coauthor of Wild and Free Hayley Morgan.We know Christ came to speak life, but then how come our inner critic keeps showing up and stealing the mic? If we’re honest, she’s a harsh one, saying things we’d never dream of saying to others: You’ll never measure up, you’ll fail again tomorrow, you just can’t get it right. It has been said that the eighteen inches from head to heart is the soul’s longest journey. Our head knows the good news is true, but our heart struggles to believe it, and it is in this gap that we battle to believe the promises of God.Hayley Morgan, coauthor of bestselling book Wild and Free, has wrestled with this tension her whole life. In Preach to Yourself, she tackles it head-on to discover how we can renew our minds to renew our lives. For every woman who struggles with repetitive, negative self-talk, this book will show you how to identify the toxic loops where you get stuck and replace them with the truth of God we can believe with our whole selves.This is not a “try harder” reprimand, it’s a “believe better” invitation: to take God at His word when He tells you who you are. Come along and learn a simple practice to break free from the lies holding you back, and step forward into the fullness of life God has planned.
The Preacher and His Audience
by W. B. GarrisonW. B. Garrison’s "The Preacher and His Audience" offers an insightful and practical guide for anyone involved in the art of preaching and public speaking. This comprehensive work delves into the dynamics between the preacher and the congregation, providing valuable strategies for delivering impactful and engaging sermons that resonate with listeners.Garrison, drawing on his extensive experience as a preacher and educator, explores the multifaceted relationship between the speaker and the audience. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs, expectations, and spiritual journeys of the congregation to craft messages that are both meaningful and transformative. Through clear and accessible prose, Garrison provides a roadmap for preachers to connect deeply with their audience, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.The book covers a wide range of topics essential for effective preaching, including sermon preparation, delivery techniques, and the use of language and storytelling to captivate and inspire. Garrison also addresses the challenges of maintaining authenticity and emotional honesty, encouraging preachers to bring their true selves to the pulpit. His practical advice is grounded in real-world examples and enriched by his own experiences, making the guidance relatable and actionable."The Preacher and His Audience" also explores the evolving role of the preacher in contemporary society. Garrison discusses the impact of cultural shifts, technological advancements, and changing congregational demographics on the practice of preaching. He offers innovative approaches to engage diverse audiences, ensuring that the message remains relevant and accessible in an ever-changing world.This book is an invaluable resource for seasoned preachers, aspiring ministers, and anyone interested in the art of effective communication. Garrison’s blend of theoretical insights and practical advice equips readers with the tools they need to deliver sermons that not only convey deep spiritual truths but also inspire and uplift their audience.
The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House
by Nancy Gibbs Michael DuffyNo one man or woman has ever been in a position to see the presidents, and the presidency, so intimately, over so many years. They called him in for photo opportunities. They called for comfort. They asked about death and salvation; about sin and forgiveness. At a time when the nation is increasingly split over the place of religion in public life, The Preachers and the Presidents reveals how the world's most powerful men and world's most famous evangelist, Billy Graham, knit faith and politics together.
Preacher Creature Strikes on Sunday
by Mike ThalerWith hilarious stories and nutty pictures, the Tales from the Back Pew series offers kid’s a unique view of church. Enjoy plenty of giggles with your child—and learn fun, important truths about God, church, and the Bible. Mom is taking me to church this Sunday. I’ve heard a lot about church. You have to stand up, sit down, and kneel a hundred times. It’s called being in the service—I’m too young to be drafted!
The Preacher Had Ten Kids
by Frances BradsherLove; courage, humor, and faith never go out of style: No longer do we pay our preachers in turnips, plow our fields with mules, or get a good restaurant meal for 35 cents. But family spirit remains the same, whether one lives in the countryside of Kentucky at the turn of the century or in the fast-paced America of the 80s. And in the home of the itinerant preacher, the Rev. Jeremiah Taylor Cherry, ten active children produced a poverty of money but a wealth of spirit. In this charming book Frances Bradsher relates the true story of her family life with a sparkle and warmth that makes it as irresistible as the Walton saga. Frances Cherry Bradsher lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She is the co-author with her daughter Cherry Parker, of a collection of country recipes--The Hand-Me-Down Cookbook. Mrs. Bradsher teaches a Sunday school class at the local Baptist church and has many hobbies, including quilting and sewing for her children and grandchildren.
The Preacher, His Life and Work: and Being a Minister of Fine Christian Character
by John Henry Jowett“Experienced preacher John Henry Jowett shares advice to those aspiring or new to the ministry; how to deliver sermons that resonate, the scholarly aspects of the work, and adeptly providing spiritual counsel to those in need.As a veteran member in God's service, Jowett understood where the minister's attentions should be directed; mastering the sermon - such as through delivering moral and thought-provoking Biblical anecdotes - is but one aspect of a preacher's job. Achieving consistency upon the pulpit and in daily life is a matter not merely of study and practice, but of an authentic devotion cultivated alone with God. Preserving one's moral and intellectual integrity is both a scholarly study and a constant effort.The author proscribes a series of exercises and examples which will help the preacher improve in his role and avoid common pitfalls. Excessive routine and commonality in the preacher's life, and the gradual loss of the emotional core of the work, are cautioned against. While Jowett does not delve deeply into the thematic construction of sermons his work is an excellent companion, as he divulges advice on general good practice and lifestyle often overlooked by more technical guides.”-Print ed.
Preacher's Boy
by Katherine PatersonIn 1899, ten-year-old Robbie, son of a preacher in a small Vermont town, gets himself into all kinds of trouble when he decides to give up being Christian in order to make the most of his life before the end of the world.
The Preacher's Bride Claim
by Laurie KingeryClaiming Their FutureFor the Thornton brothers, the Oklahoma Land Rush is the perfect opportunity to finally put down some roots. A new start, a new community-what more could preacher Elijah Thornton need? Not a wife-not after the pain of losing his fiancée. But something draws him to the pretty nurse whose eyes are clouded by trouble.Only by claiming her own homestead can Alice Hawthorne avoid an unwanted marriage. Even Oklahoma may not be far enough away from New York to escape her past. Yet with courage-and the handsome reverend's support-can she forge a loving future?Bridegroom Brothers: True love awaits three siblings in the Oklahoma Land Rush
The Preacher's Commentary Series, Volumes 1-35: Genesis - Revelation
by Stuart BriscoeGeneral editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. This eBook contains the entire 35 Volume Series, Genesis - Revelation. The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen for the Preacher's Commentary because it combines with integrity the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis, and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material, and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and vitality.
The Preacher's Commentary Series, Volumes 1-35: Genesis - Revelation
by Stuart Briscoe Lloyg OgelvieGeneral editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. This eBook contains the entire 35 Volume Series, Genesis - Revelation.The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen for the Preacher's Commentary because it combines with integrity the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis, and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material, and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and vitality.
Preachers Dare: Speaking for God
by William H. WillimonPreachers Dare is adapted from Will Willimon’s Lyman Beecher Lectures on Preaching at Yale and is inspired by a quote from the great theologian Karl Barth. In a world in which sermons too often become hackneyed conventional wisdom or tame common sense, preachers dare to speak about the God who speaks to us as Jesus Christ. Willimon draws upon his decades of preaching, as well as his many books on the practice of homiletics, to present a bold theology of preaching. This work emphasizes preaching as a distinctively theological endeavor that begins with and is enabled by God. God speaks, preachers dare to speak the speech of God, and the church dares to listen. By moving from the biblical text to the contemporary context, preachers dare to speak up for God so that God might speak today. With fresh biblical insights, creativity and pointed humor, Willimon gives today’s preachers and congregations encouragement to speak with the God who has so graciously and effusively spoken to us.
The Preacher's Daughter
by Lyn CotePastor Tanner Bond needed to break down the barriers between his congregation and the Mexican-Americans who had recently moved to Pleasant Prairie. But he didn' t expect God to send him Lucie Hansen.... Lucie was bold, brash and bilingual. She was determined to help Tanner understand the new Hispanic residents, but she was also his complete opposite-- impulsive and confident, while he pondered and prayed before acting. Growing up as a " preacher' s kid," Lucie had resented the restrictions put on her. She didn' t want to have feelings for Tanner... even though she did. Would her rush to bring harmony do more harm than good? And would the preacher' s daughter realize she' d make a perfect pastor' s wife?
The Preacher's Daughter (The Infamous Amish #2)
by Patricia JohnsFor a Pennsylvania Amish family whose faith has been tested, the blessings of marriage, home, and togetherness seem impossible. Patricia Johns brings her trademark warmth to this story of love&’s powerful redemption. With her preacher father in prison for fraud, Elizabeth Yoder&’s life in the community of Bountiful has been painfully uprooted. Mindful of wearing out her welcome with her family, she jumps at the chance to stay with elderly Bridget Lantz while the woman&’s daughter is away. Elizabeth has secret plans to leave for another Amish community where she might get a fresh start, but here with Bridget, she feels comfortable—until Bridget&’s strapping grandson, Solomon, returns from eight years with the English, and inspires feelings that shake Elizabeth&’s resolution . . . Solomon has had his own trouble with the law, after falling in with some bad influences. He&’s paid the price, despite his innocence, but the Amish are even more wary of him than they are of spirited Elizabeth. With good reason, he supposes—he&’s not sure he&’s ready to commit to this way of life again, especially since the Englishers are the ones offering him solutions. The only thing that seems certain is his attraction to Elizabeth. As they strive to find their places in the community, and with each other, can they open their hearts to the blessing of love?
The Preacher's Daughter (Annie's People #1)
by Beverly LewisA preacher's daughter in an Amish order in Pennsylvania has conflicting emotions. Should she join the church? How can she get the boy she loves back? Should her non-Amish friend come to visit?
The Preacher's Daughter
by Cheryl St. JohnIn 1894 Kansas, a woman in need of freedom meets a man in need of faith . . .An untouched woman . . .Lorabeth Holdridge longed for life and experience. Cloistered by her strict father, her world was confined to chores and prayer. Her chance of escape came when she took a job as housekeeper to a boisterous family. Lorabeth reveled in her newfound freedom. And when Benjamin Chaney visited, she felt the stirrings of her first crush.A hard-bitten man . . .Jaded and cynical, Ben found it hard to trust, though Lorabeth’s sweetness soothed his battered soul and taught him joy. But he would have to face the demons of his past to find a glorious future in Lorabeth’s arms . . .Praise for Cheryl St. John“A style reminiscent of LaVyrle Spencer’s earliest books.” —Linda Howard, New York Times–bestselling author of The Woman Left Behind“An exquisitely tender and beautiful love story.” —RT Booklovers