Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Christian Living - Devotional

This collection of excerpts comes from Löhe’s extensive writing on mission, pastoral theology, history, and liturgy. Originally published in German in 2008, The Word Remains is the English translation of a delightful book that gathers his profound wisdom into one small volume, making it well suited for devotional reading. In these pages, Löhe articulates the confessional Lutheran understanding of the church year, the Word of God, and matters related to the Christian life: faith, prayer, fellowship, worship, creation, and hope. In addition, the biography...

No one who knew John Newton as a young lad would ever have dreamed that this teenage rebel, profane sailor, naval deserter and slave-trader would one day write the lyrics to one of the best-known hymns of all time, Amazing Grace. The story of how such a notorious sinner was converted to Christ and went on to become an equally noteworthy pastor and leader of the evangelical movement in eighteenth century England is simply astounding. In compiling this selection from his writings, Todd Murray has made Newton's gentle pastoral wisdom available to a new generation of readers.

Our Mother Mary implores us to pray the Rosary--but why does Mary want us to pray the Rosary? Meggie chronicles her journey from an active avoidance to a deep love of the Rosary as she shares the meditation aids and techniques that--together with her insights as to why Mary wants us to pray the Rosary--have redefined her relationship with the Rosary. A chapter is devoted to each of the four Mysteries of the Rosary containing Scripture for each bead of the Rosary, and beautiful color artwork for each of the 20 decades by artists such as Raphael, Murillo, Rubens, and many others. "Bead by...

2017 Reprint of 1957 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. Revised under Pope Pius XII, this official collection (raccolta) of the Catholic Church's prayers and devotions was published in English in 1957. It includes a timely supplement of additional prayers for many urgent needs all of which were composed under the same pontiff. Many of the more commonly used prayers and devotions are followed by the Latin text, thus providing the perfect aid for teachers and parents anxious to keep the Church's language both alive and...

Journeying with Mark offers a brief and accessible guide to the Gospel of Mark. Perfect for personal reflection and sermon preparation, this inspiring resource follows the Revised Common Lectionary. Each chapter corresponds to a season of the liturgical year and the Gospel passages read during that season. The reader will find an introduction to the biblical text that looks at historical and literary themes; imaginative new ways to encounter Mark in preaching and study, including poetry; and reflections on the text's meaning for contemporary Christian life. Each chapter ends with...

Recall an image of Jesus you've likely seen--Jesus, on His knees, praying. Imagine leaning in to listen to what He is praying and you hear Jesus speaking your child's name. Experience Jesus' heart for your children and

• Declare their freedom and passion to love the Lord and their family.
• Claim Bible promises for your children's future.
• Intercede for your children's spiritual growth and witness.
• Become an answer to your own prayers.

God’s Waiting Room was written to let you know that sometimes “everything is not going to be alright”. Sometimes, you must wait but the best place to wait is God’s waiting room. It is in his waiting room that you discover the purpose of waiting.

God’s Waiting Room seeks to encourage its readers that God has everything under control. All of us, at some time on life’s journey, will find ourselves in the waiting room of life because of life’s situations and circumstances. God has designed it that way. But be assured, your waiting room is...