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The Spell of the Crystal Chair (Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles #1)
by Gilbert MorrisThe Dark Lord has been busy, and once again Goel is sending the Seven Sleepers to spoil his plans. This time Josh and his friends are off to Whiteland, a place of sled dogs and igloos, polar bears, and seals. The Sleepers soon learn that Whiteland is also the home of the dreaded ice wraiths, the warlike Yanti people, and a crafty dark-hearted wizard. Then they hear the really scary news: their job is to destroy a special chair deep inside the wizard's palace. But what about the fearsome creature that guards the Crystal Chair? And what about the wizard himself? See what happens when the Sleepers obey Goel, the good leader who always gives his friends just what they need.
Spellbinder
by Collin WilcoxThe most famous televangelist in America declares &“total war&” on the sinners of the earthAustin Holloway came to Los Angeles in the 1930s with nothing but a briefcase, a few hundred dollars, and a letter of introduction to a local radio station. The son of a revival tent preacher, Holloway wanted to bring the good word to the airwaves, first radio, and then television. He had no idea he was starting an empire.Decades later, Holloway is the richest man of God in the country; his sermons broadcast coast to coast every Sunday. But fame and fortune are not enough. He wants to share the love of Christ with those who have never tasted it before—the oppressed people of Communist China. Standing in the way of history&’s most ambitious mission trip is his failing health, and his family—which includes an alcoholic wife, an out-of-control son, and a daughter with a rebellious streak. The kingdom of heaven is open to Holloway—but getting there will mean a trip through hell.
Spellbinder
by Collin WilcoxThe most famous televangelist in America declares &“total war&” on the sinners of the earthAustin Holloway came to Los Angeles in the 1930s with nothing but a briefcase, a few hundred dollars, and a letter of introduction to a local radio station. The son of a revival tent preacher, Holloway wanted to bring the good word to the airwaves, first radio, and then television. He had no idea he was starting an empire.Decades later, Holloway is the richest man of God in the country; his sermons broadcast coast to coast every Sunday. But fame and fortune are not enough. He wants to share the love of Christ with those who have never tasted it before—the oppressed people of Communist China. Standing in the way of history&’s most ambitious mission trip is his failing health, and his family—which includes an alcoholic wife, an out-of-control son, and a daughter with a rebellious streak. The kingdom of heaven is open to Holloway—but getting there will mean a trip through hell.
Spellbinder's Gift
by Og MandinoIn his long and successful career as an agent to many of the most famous and dynamic motivational speakers in the world, Bart Manning had no peer. But when a series of misfortunes silenced the voices of his star clients, he happily retired. He'd had his last innings, and with his lovely wife, Mary, was enjoying his newfound freedom. So why, one morning, did he find himself headed back to the little office that he had never given up? He didn't know. But as he sat at his dusty desk, he decided to go back into business. If God had sent him there, Bart told himself, he would wait for His plan to unfold. Then, at a crowded convention, he found his answer, in the person of a handsome young man named Patrick Donne, whose deep, commanding voice spoke words of profound wisdom that electrified the audience. With the thrill of discovery, Bart recognized Donne's short speech as the best inspirational talk he had ever heard. Bart was soon caught up in the extraordinary realm that was Patrick's ordinary world, where even tragedy and sorrow became transforming experiences and remarkable things happened. . . . From the Hardcover edition.
Spellbound
by Marcia MontenegroOur culture is saturated with the supernatural. TV shows such as Medium, Charmed, and Lost all have an "other-worldly" theme. Most of them blur the lines between good and evil. This past year was a "record" year for Hollywood in the production of films that dealt with the supernatural/paranormal. While we choose our entertainment, our kids don't often have the luxury of choosing whether to be exposed to these things at school. This book seeks to present a lucid and comprehensive examination of the paranormal and occult by breaking down the principles of paranormal practices, giving key points about the practices so that parents can readily identify them. The book discusses the occult view of supernatural energy and of good and evil, and how these concepts are seen in some popular literature and movies. The book also explains the dangers and gives a biblical basis for concern. Christian parents need to be equipped to discuss these matters with their children!
Spellcraft for a Magical Year: Rituals and Enchantments for Prosperity, Power, and Fortune
by Sarah BartlettDraw upon beneficial universal energy at any time in the year to maximize your spell success! Using planetary, solar, and other natural influences, as well as the ancient power of pagan holidays, goddess energy, and traditional festive dates, Spellcraft for a Magical Year gives a month-by-month guide to spells, rituals, and enchantments.This comprehensive almanac by the renowned Sarah Bartlett includes important celebrations. Discover which spells work best on Sabbats, Halloween or All Soul's Day; as well as days devoted to deities from world spiritual traditions such as Greek Demeter, Hindu Durga, or Persian god, Baal. Spellcraft for a Magical Year reveals specially designed spells and rituals for all major dates to benefit you and your loved ones. Follow step-by-step instructions for performing the rituals, using talismans or amulets, and casting spells around New and Full Moons, solstices, and equinoxes. There is also a unique guide to bewitchments according to the apparent path of the sun through the sky to boost fertility, love, creativity, prosperity and well-being.This eclectic spell book also uses invocations, blessings, talismans and amulets drawn from a wide range of traditional magic practice from around the world, including medieval grimoires, ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian magical tablets, Greco-Roman Magic texts, all completely updated for the modern-day witch. By working with the cycles of nature, you can stay in tune with the rhythms of the universe to help manifest your dreams.
Spells: New and Selected Poems (Wesleyan Poetry Series)
by Annie FinchA spellbinding collection from one of America's most original and magical poets Annie Finch's Spells brings together her most memorable and striking poems written over forty years. Finch's uniquely mysterious voice moves through the book, revealing insights on the classic themes of love, spirituality, death, nature, and the patterns of time. A feminist and pagan, Finch writes poems as "spells" that bring readers to experience words not just in the mind, but in the body. Celebrated for her extraordinary love and knowledge of poetic craft, over the course of her career Finch has shaped her own innovative and radically traditional aesthetic. Her strange but familiar metrical language decenters the Self, creating a new, more open emotional relationship between ourselves, other people, and the world. Spells displays Finch's virtuosity in a broad range of genres and forms, from lyrics, chants, and narrative poems to performance pieces, poetic drama, and verse translation. The book also includes a number of new and previously unpublished poems, notably her 1980s-era "Lost Poems," experimental work in meter that prefigures postmodern reclamations of poetic form. This wonderfully talented poet gives voice to the female and earth-centered spirituality of our era. Her emotionally eloquent and rhetorically powerful work will echo in the reader's ear long after the book is closed. Check for the online reader's companion at http://spells.site.wesleyan.edu.
Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches
by Frankie CastaneaModern day witches are a culmination of the old and new-they travel to the grocery store, work nine to fives, and teach in our classrooms. They carry black tourmaline and quartz, and wave bay and rosemary bundles over their doorways. Within an ancient sacred practice, a new generation of witches are rising; those who understand the power of action paired with energy and intent, who fight for the best versions of themselves through whispered chants and candlelight and match their activism with manifestation. The modern witch creates change within the hearth, the heart, and the world, one spell at a time.Frankie Castanea is at the centre of a thriving community of modern practitioners who use witchcraft to enrich their lives day-to-day and improve the world around them. In Spells for Change, Frankie demonstrates how witchcraft has both personal and worldwide applications, whether it's protecting the home or self from negative energies through boundaries and charms or binding a harmful person to help a friend. Each brings you closer to creating change within yourself, the environment around you, and the society we live in, and closer to a greater awareness of the Universe and the energies that exist within it.Including studies of meditation, grounding, manifestation, cleansing, protection, banishing and binding, this book will teach you how to enact personal and global change. From justice spells and banishing unwanted energy to spells to help you on the journey to self-love and self-prioritization, Frankie shows that, at its heart, witchcraft is a force for good that is ultimately about refining your identity and reclaiming your power.
Spells for Change: A Guide for Modern Witches
by Frankie CastaneaModern day witches are a culmination of the old and new-they travel to the grocery store, work nine to fives, and teach in our classrooms. They carry black tourmaline and quartz, and wave bay and rosemary bundles over their doorways. Within an ancient sacred practice, a new generation of witches are rising; those who understand the power of action paired with energy and intent, who fight for the best versions of themselves through whispered chants and candlelight and match their activism with manifestation. The modern witch creates change within the hearth, the heart, and the world, one spell at a time.Frankie Castanea is at the centre of a thriving community of modern practitioners who use witchcraft to enrich their lives day-to-day and improve the world around them. In Spells for Change, Frankie demonstrates how witchcraft has both personal and worldwide applications, whether it's protecting the home or self from negative energies through boundaries and charms or binding a harmful person to help a friend. Each brings you closer to creating change within yourself, the environment around you, and the society we live in, and closer to a greater awareness of the Universe and the energies that exist within it.Including studies of meditation, grounding, manifestation, cleansing, protection, banishing and binding, this book will teach you how to enact personal and global change. From justice spells and banishing unwanted energy to spells to help you on the journey to self-love and self-prioritization, Frankie shows that, at its heart, witchcraft is a force for good that is ultimately about refining your identity and reclaiming your power.
Spells for Good Times: Rituals, Spells, and Meditations to Boost Confidence + Positivity
by Kerri Connor Krystle HopeSay Hello to a Brighter, Happier FutureFeaturing a variety of simple spells, rituals, meditations, and more, this practical guide helps you and your community raise positive energy and create the loving, compassionate world you desire. Bring out the best in yourself and others with more than fifty activities, such as a spell to cope with loss and a ritual to heal a community divide. This book also covers how to nourish your body, mind, and spirit with wholesome self-care recipes, like revitalizing shower steamers and lavender rose hot chocolate. Filled with tools that can be used throughout the day, this cheerful book shows you that now is the perfect time to step into the sunny, joy-filled life you deserve.
Spells for Living Well: A Witch's Guide for Manifesting Change, Well-being, and Wonder
by Phyllis CurottDiscover the magical power of Witchcraft and spellcasting, and manifest clarity, healing, and transformation for yourself, others, and the natural world.We're all seeking inner peace and ways to make meaningful change in our lives. But during troubled times, how can we find a way out of overwhelming stress and negativity? Allow leading Wiccan priestess Phyllis Curott to open the door to the realms of real, life-changing magic.Spells for Living Well is an essential guide to the empowering magic of spells. Working with the elements, the natural world, and your own inner magic, Phyllis guides you through each spell with clear, vivid explanations. She helps you work at your own pace to discover your natural ability to tune in to the divine magic within and all around you. You'll also learn how to craft your own spells.This transformative spellbook invites you to manifest positive change in many of the daily issues affecting us in modern life—from climate change, to disconnection, to stress and anxiety. Phyllis weaves together her powerful Witchcraft wisdom and magic to teach you:· positive energy spells to relieve anxiety and find calm within· healing spells for living in peace and harmony· banishing spells to break bad habits and cycles· true love spells to open your heart and draw love in· empowerment spells to create a life of joy, love, and graceMagic and manifestation are waiting for you in Spells for Living Well. When you focus your mind and intention and take consistent action, you&’ll be able to create a new, more connected, and empowered way to live.
Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance
by Dee JohnsonSpells are a powerful way to take control of your destiny, heal and connect with your inner magic. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, spells can have a transformative impact and bring positive change into your life. In Spells for Love, experienced witch and spellcaster Dee Johnson shows you how to prepare and cast spells to enhance your love life, including how to attract a perfect partner, strengthen an existing relationship or return a past lover by harnessing the power of intent and channelling it towards love.There is a spell for every occasion, and this series of needs-based spell books includes:· Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance· Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success · Spells for Self-care: Enchantments for Calm, Relaxation and Joy These beautiful spell books contain enchantments for modern day living, keeping all the traditions of old. A wonderful gift to yourself or a friend to bring luck, love and joy.
Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance
by Dee JohnsonSpells are a powerful way to take control of your destiny, heal and connect with your inner magic. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, spells can have a transformative impact and bring positive change into your life. In Spells for Love, experienced witch and spellcaster Dee Johnson shows you how to prepare and cast spells to enhance your love life, including how to attract a perfect partner, strengthen an existing relationship or return a past lover by harnessing the power of intent and channelling it towards love.There is a spell for every occasion, and this series of needs-based spell books includes:· Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance· Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success · Spells for Self-care: Enchantments for Calm, Relaxation and Joy These beautiful spell books contain enchantments for modern day living, keeping all the traditions of old. A wonderful gift to yourself or a friend to bring luck, love and joy.
Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success
by Dee JohnsonSpells are a powerful way to take control of your destiny, heal and connect with your inner magic. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, spells can have a transformative impact and bring positive change into your life.In Spells for Prosperity, experienced witch and spellcaster Dee Johnson shows you how to prepare and cast spells to manifest wealth and success into your life - including how to attract money easily, strengthen your career or grow your business, and welcome luck into all areas of your life.There is a spell for every occasion, and this series of needs-based spell books includes:· Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance· Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success· Spells for Self-care: Enchantments for Calm, Relaxation and Joy These beautiful spell books contain enchantments for modern day living, keeping all the traditions of old. A wonderful gift to yourself or a friend to bring luck, wealth and positive energy.
Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success
by Dee JohnsonSpells are a powerful way to take control of your destiny, heal and connect with your inner magic. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, spells can have a transformative impact and bring positive change into your life.In Spells for Prosperity, experienced witch and spellcaster Dee Johnson shows you how to prepare and cast spells to manifest wealth and success into your life - including how to attract money easily, strengthen your career or grow your business, and welcome luck into all areas of your life.There is a spell for every occasion, and this series of needs-based spell books includes:· Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance· Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success· Spells for Self-care: Enchantments for Calm, Relaxation and Joy These beautiful spell books contain enchantments for modern day living, keeping all the traditions of old. A wonderful gift to yourself or a friend to bring luck, wealth and positive energy.
Spells for Self-Care
by Dee JohnsonSpells are a powerful way to take control of your destiny, heal and connect with your inner magic. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, spells can have a transformative impact and bring positive change into your life.In Spells for Self-Care, experienced witch and spellcaster Dee Johnson shows you how to prepare and cast spells to give yourself a little bit of TLC. If you're feeling run-down, overworked, overwhelmed, or you just love a session of pampering and relaxation, this book is full of spells and rituals to help you unwind.Bring a little magic to your self-care routine with cleansing herbals baths, brewing remedial teas, recharging crystal rituals and candlelit mantras, to nurture your mind, body and soul.There is a spell for every occasion, and this series of needs-based spell books includes:· Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance· Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success· Spells for Self-care: Enchantments for Calm, Relaxation and Joy These beautiful spell books contain enchantments for modern day living, keeping all the traditions of old. A wonderful gift to yourself or a friend to bring peace, relaxation and joy.
Spells for Self-Care
by Dee JohnsonSpells are a powerful way to take control of your destiny, heal and connect with your inner magic. In times of uncertainty or difficulty, spells can have a transformative impact and bring positive change into your life.In Spells for Self-Care, experienced witch and spellcaster Dee Johnson shows you how to prepare and cast spells to give yourself a little bit of TLC. If you're feeling run-down, overworked, overwhelmed, or you just love a session of pampering and relaxation, this book is full of spells and rituals to help you unwind.Bring a little magic to your self-care routine with cleansing herbals baths, brewing remedial teas, recharging crystal rituals and candlelit mantras, to nurture your mind, body and soul.There is a spell for every occasion, and this series of needs-based spell books includes:· Spells for Love: Enchantments for Relationships, Heartbreak and Romance· Spells for Prosperity: Enchantments for Wealth, Luck and Success· Spells for Self-care: Enchantments for Calm, Relaxation and Joy These beautiful spell books contain enchantments for modern day living, keeping all the traditions of old. A wonderful gift to yourself or a friend to bring peace, relaxation and joy.
Spells for the Apocalypse: Practical Magic for Turbulent Times
by Carmen SpagnolaAn empowering ritual guide for living through turbulent times from a trauma recovery practitioner and practicing witch. Witchcraft, a practice rooted in wellness and healing, has the capacity to transform your life. In this spell book and ritual guide, Carmen Spagnola offers practical ways to incorporate magic into your daily life to support your emotional well-being. Carmen’s tool kit is part magic and part self-help, with the goal of developing strategies for stress management, self-regulation, and more. Spells for the Apocalypse will teach readers how to counteract unconscious behavior patterns, re-establish stability and restore resilience during periods of personal upheaval through a series of straightforward spells and 5-minute rituals. Whether you are new to witchcraft or an experienced practitioner, this beautifully illustrated treasure trove of practical magic is the key to healing and growing through the restorative power of witchcraft. When we align our thoughts, intentions, and actions with that life force energy, we call it magic.
Spells for the Modern Mystic: A Ritual Guidebook and Spell-Casting Kit
by Kelley Knight Brandon KnightImprove your life with more than twenty-five rituals and spells in this beautiful spell-casting book for modern mystics of all levels.Looking to boost your self-empowerment and personal protection? Would you like to enhance your personal transformation and optimize the energy of the spaces in which you live and work? Spells for the Modern Mystic shows you step-by-step how to set up and perform rituals and cast spells in six life areas. self-protection; ancestral power; love; transformation; wealth; and personal spaces. It also includes an introductory section that explains the five essential elements of rituals—symbols, terms, and methodology, including how to set up altars—and answers frequently asked questions. With gorgeous specially commissioned black and gold patterns throughout and line drawings of essential symbols used in the spellwork, this indispensable guide written by experienced practitioners Kelley Knight and Brandon Knight will help empower you in every life area. Discover:Protection and Clearing Rituals: Solar Shielding Ritual; Ritual Protection Bath; The Watcher’s Call; Get the F*ck Out; Oops! Reversal RitualAncestral Rituals: Setting Up an Ancestral Altar; Opening the Gates Ritual; Healing the Lineage Ritual; Inner Child Ritual; Family Healing RitualTransformation Rituals: Road Opener Ritual; Kali Transformation Ritual; Empowerment of the Chakras; Ritual of Command; Ritual of PowerLove Rituals: Self-Love Ritual; Removing Blocks to Love Ritual; Relationship Support Ritual; Passion Ritual; Attracting a Committed Relationship RitualWealth Rituals: Setting Up a Wealth Altar; Job Obtainment or Promotion Ritual; Quick Cash Ritual Space Rituals: Clearing a Space; Protecting a Space; Obtaining a Space; Space Blessing
Spells for Tough Times: Crafting Hope When Faced With Life's Thorniest Challenges
by Kerri ConnorLooking for some magical help for those unpredictable curveballs that life throws your way? Spells for Tough Times is a unique and comprehensive toolkit for coping with and rising above just about any difficulty—whether it's a minor annoyance, embarrassing quandary, or unexpected crisis.Refreshingly positive and practical, this magic book features over 150 easy-to-perform spells and rituals that address specific problems we all commonly face. Organized by major areas of concern, you'll find customizable spells related to personal habits and emotions, family and children, relationships, pets, health, house and home, career, finances, legal disputes, world events, death, and handling grief.Compatible with all spiritual paths and levels of spellwork experience, these simple yet potent spells will help you find peace, let go of stress, and survive every bump in the road.Reconnect with an estranged relativeBanish an unwanted crushSpeed recovery from a serious illnessMove on after divorce or infidelityHeal from the loss of a loved one or a petManage the pressure of being overextended at workFrom layoffs and foreclosures to child bullying and identity theft, this book combines magical and mundane solutions to help you navigate life's hurdles and hardships with grace, serenity, and hope.
Spells from Scratch: How to Craft Spells that Work
by Phoenix SilverstarCast Effective Spells Without the Hocus PocusYour days of relying on the sometimes-dubious work of others are over because anyone—especially you—can learn to write and execute unique enchantments. More than just a collection of ready-made spells, this book explores well-established principles of magic that will support your practice and improve castings written by others. Discover what steps are required to create a spell, when to cast spells for the best results, and how to use correspondences to fuel your magic. Harness the power of sigils, brew healing potions, create amulets to protect against evil, give life to Thoughtforms for long-lasting magic, and more. With Phoenix Silverstar's guidance, you can take your magic into your own hands by casting potent bewitchments that are specific to your exact wants and needs.
Spells, Images, and Mandalas: Tracing the Evolution of Esoteric Buddhist Rituals (The Sheng Yen Series in Chinese Buddhist Studies)
by Koichi ShinoharaKoichi Shinohara traces the evolution of Esoteric Buddhist rituals from the simple recitation of spells in the fifth century to complex systems involving image worship, mandala initiation, and visualization practices in the ninth century. He presents an important new reading of a seventh-century Chinese text called the Collected Dharani Sutras, which shows how earlier rituals for specific deities were synthesized into a general Esoteric initiation ceremony and how, for the first time, the notion of an Esoteric Buddhist pantheon emerged.In the Collected Dharani Sutras, rituals for specific deities were typically performed around images of the deities, yet Esoteric Buddhist rituals in earlier sources involved the recitation of spells rather than the use of images. The first part of this study explores how such simpler rituals came to be associated with the images of specific deities and ultimately gave rise to the general Esoteric initiation ceremony described in the crucial example of the All-Gathering mandala ritual in the Collected Dharani Sutras. The visualization practices so important to later Esoteric Buddhist rituals were absent from this ceremony, and their introduction would fundamentally change Esoteric Buddhist practice. This study examines the translations of dharani sutras made by Bodhiruci in the early eighth century and later Esoteric texts, such as Yixing's commentary on the Mahavairocana sutra and Amoghavajra's ritual manuals, to show how incorporation of visualization greatly enriched Esoteric rituals and helped develop elaborate iconographies for the deities. Over time, the ritual function of images became less certain, and the emphasis shifted toward visualization. This study clarifies the complex relationship between images and ritual, changing how we perceive Esoteric Buddhist art as well as ritual.
Spellwork for Self-Care: 40 Spells to Soothe the Spirit
by Potter GiftFor those who want to infuse their self-care routine with a little magic, this mystical guidebook provides readers with simple spells to enhance their daily lives. Topics range from relationships and emotional health to self-love, work, school, and more.Spellwork for Self-Care takes an old-fashioned approach to the practice of self-soothing. As young people flock to the well-worn paths tread by the witches of yore by using tarot card readings, astrological sign analysis, and herbal home remedies for mental and physical ailments, the practice of witchcraft has morphed into a form of spirituality for millennials and Generation Z. This book of 40 spells combines witchy spiritual practices with our culture's hunger for self-care, creating a compact resource for those seeking alternate paths to better mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical health.
Spenser, Milton, and the Redemption of the Epic Hero
by Christopher BondThis book studies the interplay of theology and poetics in the three great epics of early-modern England: the Faerie Queene, Paradise Lost, and Paradise Regained. Bond examines the relationship between the poems’ primary heroes, Arthur and the Son, who are godlike, virtuous, and powerful, and the secondary heroes, Redcrosse and Adam, who are human, fallible, and weak. He looks back at the development of this pattern of dual heroism in classical, Medieval, and Italian Renaissance literature, investigates the ways in which Spenser and Milton adapted the model, and demonstrates how the Jesus of Paradise Regained can be seen as the culmination of this tradition. Challenging the opposition between “Calvinist,” “allegorical” Spenser and “Arminian,” “dramatic” Milton, this book offers a new account of their doctrinal and literary affinities within the European epic tradition. Arguing that Spenser influenced Milton in fundamental ways, Bond establishes a firmer structural and thematic link between the two authors, and shows how they transformed a strongly antifeminist genre by the addition of a crucial, although at times ambivalent, heroine. He also proposes solutions to some of the most difficult and controversial theological cruxes posed by these poems, in particular Spenser’s attitude to free will and Milton’s to the Trinity. By providing a deeper understanding of the religious agendas of these epics, this book encourages a rapprochement between scholarly approaches that are too narrowly concerned with either theology or poetics.
Spent Matches: Igniting the Signal Fire for the Spiritually Dissatisfied (Refraction)
by Roy MoranSpent Matches explores the possibility that a few small paradigm shifts within the church might make the difference between extinction and effectiveness. In fact, taking a clue from the automobile industry, the church might be able to not only halt the rapid decay in attendance but also become an effective tool in achieving Jesus' final command. For instance, the Hybrid car has become the answer to Detroit's environmental and oil crisis issues. Finding the synergy between two technologies, gas and electric has created a new day for the auto industry. Likewise, Spent Matchesexplores how the church can find synergy between two seemingly competing thoughts: an invitation to come and a command to go. The Hybrid metaphor brings energy to the church's mission and an explanation to the age-old argument of Missional versus Attractional methods. Features include: Innovative ideas for growing the church Methods to reach those who may never have attended church Scripture passages that touch on the subject of church growth