Download or read book God s Voice Within written by Mark E. Thibodeaux and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2010-11-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us do not trust our own thoughts, feelings, and desires when it comes to discerning God’s will. Instead we look outside ourselves to determine what God wants from and for us. In God’s Voice Within, spiritual director Mark E. Thibodeaux, SJ, shows us how to use Ignatian discernment to access our own spiritual intuition and understand that the most trustworthy wisdom of all comes not from outside sources, but from God working through us. God’s Voice Within is intended for people who know that there is more to the spiritual life than they are currently experiencing and are ready to take the next step in their walk of faith by making effective discernment—specifically Ignatian discernment—a daily practice. Ultimately, God’s Voice Within teaches us to discern what is at the root of our actions and emotions, which in turn allows us to respond to God’s promptings inside us rather than unconsciously reacting to life around us.

Download or read book Psalms written by Eugene H. Peterson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2011-10-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Psalms show you how to relate to God as you pray your doubt, fears and anger. They show you how to respond to God in praise. In this twelve-session LifeGuide® Bible Study you will find the best place to explore who you are and what God means to you.

Download or read book The Hours of the Universe written by Delio, Ilia and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Drawing on work of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and modern science, author offers meditations pointing toward a new understanding of Christianity in terms of evolution"--

Download or read book A Long Obedience in the Same Direction written by Eugene H. Peterson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since Eugene Peterson first wrote this spiritual formation classic nearly forty years ago, hundreds of thousands of Christians have been inspired by Peterson's prophetic and pastoral wisdom and the call to deeper discipleship found in the Songs of Ascents (Psalms 120-134). This special commemorative edition includes a new preface taken from Leif Peterson's eulogy at his father's memorial service.

Download or read book The Return written by Lacey Sturm and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's easy to go through days, weeks, even years on autopilot, moving from one activity to another, rarely taking the time to consider what it's all for anyway. Why did God make us? What does he want us to do with the time he has given us? And how can we find out? In her bestselling story-driven style, Christian rocker Lacey Sturm shares with readers the beautiful struggle of learning what one's unique gifts are and pursuing them wholeheartedly. She helps them see each day as a gift from God, find balance in their busy lives, and discover the joy of giving God's gifts back to him by using them to bring him glory. Young people especially will love this openhanded and openhearted take on what to do with their lives, as will those who feel like they've been coasting or heading down the wrong path.

Download or read book Mining for Gold written by Tom Camacho and published by Inter-Varsity Press. This book was released on 2019-06-20 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Godly thriving leaders are precious and valuable, but developing those leaders is not easy. Many leaders feel stuck, tired and frustrated in their growth and calling. This can change. In Mining for Gold, pastor and master-coach, Tom Camacho, offers a fresh perspective on how to draw out the best in ourselves and in those around us. Cutting through the complexity and challenges of leadership development, he gives us practical and effective tools to help leaders grow personally and develop those around them. Coaching, through the power of the Holy Spirit, provides the clarity and momentum we need to grow. When we get clarity, everything changes. Coaching helps us better understand our identity in Christ, our God-given wiring, and how we naturally bear the most fruit. There is gold in God’s people, waiting to be discovered. Let’s learn to draw out that treasure and help others flourish in their life and leadership.

Download or read book Reaching for God s Hand written by Lisa Are Wulf and published by Spiritual Formation House. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life is unpredictable. One day your journey is calm and effortless. Next day it’s full of potholes. Why not take God’s hand and walk this road together as fresh answers to your challenges are revealed? Lisa Are Wulf, an award-winning author, has walked this path too. She offers encouragement and a clear way forward, strengthening your special bond with Jesus. “Reaching for God’s Hand” features 40 short reflections, soothing bible verses and prayers, plus a quiet time with God. . Receive the guidance you need to face everyday situations. . Feel God’s compassion as he melts away your troubles. . Nurture the sacred space within your soul during intimate times with Jesus. “In a world in which stress, noise and ever-more serious crises are always present, this book will help the Christian find a path through chaos.”–Edith Kirk Williams Deepen your faith today as you lift and inspire your heart. Let “Reaching for God’s Hand” lead you on a unique journey of self-discovery and God’s grace. What Readers Are Saying About Reaching for God's Hand Reaching For God's Hand is a quietly powerful, well-written book that helps the reader listen for the voice of God. Ingrid Daniel Lisa Are Wulf has produced a beautiful and timely devotional. The reflections are insightful and wise, but the real treasure is in the questions for reflection. Rev. Roger Butts This is a wonderful devotional. The devotionals are short but powerful and the questions at the end are very thought provoking. What a wonderful way to begin or end your day. Ann Ferri Each of the devotions was relatable,and the Lord spoke to me through each one of them. Also, the prayers at the end of each were amazing, and it made me feel like talking to God as a friend. If you're looking for a good devotional, this one's for you! Violet Perry An uplifting guide, revealing God's grace in our daily lives. Rev. Karen D. Matuska

Download or read book Finding an Unseen God written by Alicia Britt Chole and published by Bethany House. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thought-provoking telling of the journey from atheism to confident faith in Jesus from "a fierce realist who prefers unanswered questions over fairy tales"

Download or read book Wrestling with Doubt written by Frank D. Rees and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rees provides a theological analysis of doubts as a constructive element within the Christian experience of faith. He considers three theological frameworks, each of which offers an interpretation of doubt, and two life-story theologies that deal with faith and doubt.

Download or read book Called by God to Serve written by Robert F. Holley and published by Lutheran Voices. This book was released on 2004-08-31 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lutheran Voices provides quality, accessible books by Lutheran authors that inform, teach, inspire, and renew. Grounded in Lutheran theology and practice, the books cover a wide range of subjects and themes of interest to members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the wider Christian community. Church councils and leadership groups will discover ten helpful devotional reflections and discussion starters for a three-year cycle, focusing on the task of serving from a biblical and theological perspective. Insights from family systems theory provide a framework for the reflections. Through discussion of theory and by encountering and responding to real-life situations, participants will ponder aspects of what they are called to do together.

Download or read book My Morning Walks with God written by Greg Lane and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A six month daily devotional designed to give the reader a spiritual jumpstart to their day. The writings are a result of accumulated messages the author received while on his "Morning Walks with God."

Download or read book Reflections on a Spiritual Journey written by Jonah Paffhausen and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book To Live in God written by Dennis L. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The main thing is to have God; to live in God; to have God live in usƒ‚‚]ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚] that is the blessed life." So declared the founder of the Social Gospel, and so forms the hearts of this inspirational collection of Rauschenbusch's thoughts and prayers about the spiritual life. Comprised of a scriptural passage, excerpted reading, and actual prayer written by Rauschenbusch himself, this volume of 180 daily reflections will encourage and exhort readers in spiritual growth and social action. Organized into three sections of 60 reflections each, the book focuses first on the inward journey of solitude, then the outward journey of service, and the common journey of solidarity.

Download or read book Living God s Justice written by Roundtable Association of Diocesan Social Action and published by Franciscan Media. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Integration is one of the goals of the spiritual journey. The vertical relationship with God that is nurtured in personal prayer and public worship needs to be integrated with our horizontal relationship with our sisters and brothers. A balanced spirituality is one of both/and not either/or. In other words, we are to be contemplatives in action. Contemplation is that loving attention as we gaze upon the mystery of God; action is reaching out to others who are in need." —from the Foreword, by Robert F. Morneau For Christians, prayer is never entirely a personal matter. Jesus taught us to pray in such a way that we are always mindful of the concerns of others, and of our relationships with others. Living God's Justice is a sourcebook of just such prayers—words that help us to orient ourselves toward others in a way that leads to right relationship with God and effective prayer. Drawing on the wisdom of the ages—from Saint Francis of Assisi to Pope John Paul II, Thomas á Kempis to Mother Teresa, Saint Augustine to Thea Bowman—this collection reminds us that we are all members of one body, one church and others depend upon our prayers as much as we depend upon theirs.

Download or read book Only Human written by David P. Gushee and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 2005-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Other than the question of God, the question of human nature—who we are, why we are here, whey we behave as we do—is the most fundamental and perplexing of all. We are mystified at both the kindness and the horrors of human behavior and wonder where God is in both. In Only Human, David Gushee—ethicist, pastor, and award-winning Christian writer¾ uses a classic Christian framework to addresses questions about what it means to be a human being, our makeup and nature, what is right and what is wrong with us, and our origins and destiny. Drawing from contemporary and ancient discussions of human nature, Gushee offers a substantive and accessible exploration of eight essential questions: · Is there such a thing as human nature, something all humans share? · How do we understand what we are made of? · Why do relationships matter so much to us? · Is it true that human beings are intrinsically sinful? · Are human beings truly free to chart their own paths and make meaningful choices? · How do human beings become morally good people or morally evil? · What does a morally great life look like? · What should we hope for as our ultimate goal for life’s journey?

Download or read book Thoughts of a Blind Beggar written by Gerard Thomas Straub and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these poetic meditations Gerard Straub probes the depths of his soul and the heart of humanity on a search for God. 'Thoughts of a Blind Beggar' grew out of his own improbable journey, inspired by the spirit of St. Francis, which led from the glamour of Hollywood to the worst slums on earth.

Download or read book Reflections on the Journey of Faith written by Clive William Ayre and published by Australian Self Publishing Group. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a world not attuned to waiting and that frequently desires instant answers and achievement, it is important sometimes to stop and reflect on the journey we have embarked upon. And life is a journey. The life of faith is a journey, and it is one that we share with so many others. That is important when we think of the journey as one that includes both gift and calling, challenge and encouragement. It is obviously a two-way engagement. As in the first volume, the reflections in this book broadly follow the Christian year and are designed to encourage and challenge readers in their shared faith journey. It is based on the conviction that where faith and life intersect, God is to be found, and we are called to reflect the divine image.