Download or read book Weaving Prayer into the Tapestry of Life written by Martha Graybeal Rowlett and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-06-27 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most books are like visitors. They come and go. This book can be a long-term companion and assistant as you weave prayer into the tapestry of your life. Weaving Prayer Into the Tapestry of Life pictures each of us as a weaver at a loom, creating in every moment our lifes tapestry. The transformative thread of prayer is always available to be woven into our lifes design. In this weaving, we experience in wonder the creative presence of God. The chapters of this book gives an overview of Christian understanding and practice of prayer. The author combines Scripture, voices and sources from the tradition of the church, poetry, stories, and accounts of personal experience to explore ten of the most familiar ways Christians pray. These are: centering, praise, confession, meditative reading of Scripture, petition, intercession, dedication, silence, and benediction. Nine sets of Prayer Prompts, one with each chapter, invite you to move from thinking to doing. They provide a framework for personal devotion that includes all of the dimensions of Christian prayer discussed in the chapters. Resources from Scripture, prayers of the church, and contemporary materials offer structure and stimulus for expressing the prayers of your heart. These Prayer Prompts are adaptable for repeated use. Members of a prayer group or spiritual growth group may enjoy sharing experiences with this book. Martha Rowlett deeply understands Christian thinking, Christian living, Christian prayer, and, dare I say it, God. She shares her wisdom with utmost simplicity. Those who use her book will find themselves becoming better Christians. John Cobb, professor emeritus, Claremont School of Theology

Download or read book Weaving Prayer Into the Tapestry of Life written by Martha Graybeal Rowlett and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most books are like visitors. They come and go. This book can be a long-term companion and assistant as you weave prayer into the tapestry of your life. Weaving Prayer Into the Tapestry of Life pictures each of us as a weaver at a loom, creating in every moment our life's tapestry. The transformative thread of prayer is always available to be woven into our life's design. In this weaving, we experience in wonder the creative presence of God. The chapters of this book gives an overview of Christian understanding and practice of prayer. The author combines Scripture, voices and sources from the tradition of the church, poetry, stories, and accounts of personal experience to explore ten of the most familiar ways Christians pray. These are: centering, praise, confession, meditative reading of Scripture, petition, intercession, dedication, silence, and benediction. Nine sets of Prayer Prompts, one with each chapter, invite you to move from thinking to doing. They provide a framework for personal devotion that includes all of the dimensions of Christian prayer discussed in the chapters. Resources from Scripture, prayers of the church, and contemporary materials offer structure and stimulus for expressing the prayers of your heart. These Prayer Prompts are adaptable for repeated use. Members of a prayer group or spiritual growth group may enjoy sharing experiences with this book. "Martha Rowlett deeply understands Christian thinking, Christian living, Christian prayer, and, dare I say it, God. She shares her wisdom with utmost simplicity. Those who use her book will find themselves becoming better Christians." -John Cobb, professor emeritus, Claremont School of Theology

Download or read book One Thousand Gifts written by Ann Voskamp and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 1.5 million copies sold! What if you discovered that the life you already have is the life you’ve always wanted? What if joy is possible right where you are? New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp invites you to embrace everyday blessings and embark on the transformative journey of chronicling God's gifts. How can you find joy in the midst of deadlines, debt, drama, and even the death of loved ones? What does the Christ-life really look like when your days are gritty, long, and sometimes even dark? How is God even here? “It is in the dark that God is passing by . . . our lives shake not because God has abandoned but the exact opposite. God is passing by. God is in the tremors. Dark is the holiest ground, the glory passing by. In the blackest, God is closest, at work, forging His perfect and right will. Though it is black and we can’t see and our world seems to be free-falling and we feel utterly alone, Christ is most present to us...” In One Thousand Gifts, Ann Voskamp invites you to discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to ordinary amazing grace, a way of living that is fully alive, and a way of becoming present to God that brings deep and lasting joy. It's only in the expression of gratitude for the life we already have, we discover the life we've always wanted . . . a life we can take, give thanks for, and break for others. Come to feel and know the impossible right down in your bones: you are wildly loved by God. As Ann invites you into her own beautiful, heart-aching moments of amazing grace, she gently teaches you how to: Biblically lament loss and turn pain into poetry Intentionally embrace a lifestyle of radical gratitude Slow down and catch God in the moment Not a book merely to read, One Thousand Gifts is an invitation to engage with truths that will serve up the depths of God’s joy and transform your life forever. Leave pride, fear, and control behind, and abandon yourself to the God who overflows your cup.

Download or read book Heavenly Participation written by Hans Boersma and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveying the barriers that contemporary thinking has erected between the natural and the supernatural, between earth and heaven, Hans Boersma issues a wake-up call for Western Christianity. Both Catholics and evangelicals, he says, have moved too far away from a sacramental mindset, focusing more on the "here-and-now" than on the "then-and-there." Yet, as Boersma points out, the teaching of Jesus, Paul, and St. Augustine -- indeed, of most of Scripture and the church fathers -- is profoundly otherworldly, much more concerned with heavenly participation than with earthly enjoyment. In Heavenly Participation Boersma draws on the wisdom of great Christian minds ancient and modern -- Irenaeus, Gregory of Nyssa, C. S. Lewis, Henri de Lubac, John Milbank, and many others. He urges Catholics and evangelicals alike to retrieve a sacramental worldview, to cultivate a greater awareness of eternal mysteries, to partake eagerly of the divine life that transcends and transforms all earthly realities.

Download or read book Adult Bible Studies Winter 2023 2024 Student written by Rev. Dr. Rita B. Hays and published by Kingswood Books. This book was released on 2023-10-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grow your faith. Transform your life. Cultivate a deeper relationship with God through Adult Bible Studies. This resource, endorsed by the Curriculum Resources Committee of The United Methodist Church, offers a year-round, weekly Bible study plan for Sunday school classes and other small groups. Each weekly lesson offers background and focal Scriptures, key verses, and doctrinally sound and relevant biblical interpretation and application in a readable font size. Annual plans provide comprehensive coverage of the Bible, special lessons during the church seasons of Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter, and suggestions for developing spiritual practices such as prayer, worship, community, and service, among many others. Adult Bible Studies is a reliable companion and guide for learning and growing in Christian faith. With the help of the Adult Bibles Studies Student Book, Teacher/Commentary Kit, and DVD, your group will embrace that it’s not just about learning - it’s about living out biblical teachings. Additional information about Adult Bible Studies Winter 2023-2024 Theme: God Abides The writer of the student book is Rita B. Hays. Unit 1 Transforming Spirit Bible lessons in this unit are based on Exodus 16, 1 Kings 19, Mark 6, and Luke 14. Spiritual Practice: Attentive Listening Unit 2 Empowering | Discernment Bible lessons in this unit are based on Luke 1, Mathew 2, 1 Kings 3, and Daniel 2, 1 Thessalonians 5, Mathew 6, and John 12. Spiritual Practice: Discernment Unit 3 Faithful Prayer Bible lessons in this unit are based on 1 Thessalonians 5, Matthew 6, and John 12. Spiritual Practice: Confession Visit AdultBibleStudies.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter to automatically receive the FREE Current Events Supplement and other information about these resources and more!

Download or read book Process and Ministry written by Bruce G Epperly and published by Energion Publications. This book was released on 2018-06-25 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready for another adventure in process theology. Theology can transform your ministry and process theology provides a spiritual GPS to help us navigate the complexities of twenty-first century ministry and congregational life. Process theology reminds us that the physical, geographical, and spiritual limitations we experience are the womb of possibilities. In the concreteness of our ministries, we discover God’s vision for ourselves and our congregations. This text invites us to claim our pastoral role as shamans of the spirit, wise preachers, healing companions, and prophetic witnesses. Written by an experienced theologian, pastor, and spiritual guide, this brief text provides a flexible and open-ended vision for 21st century ministry in our postmodern, pluralistic, and post-Christian world.

Download or read book Weaving the American Catholic Tapestry written by Derek C. Hatch and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concerned that American Catholic theology has struggled to find its own voice for much of its history, William Portier has spent virtually his entire scholarly career recovering a usable past for Catholics on the U.S. landscape. This work of ressourcement has stood at the intersection of several disciplines and has unlocked the beauty of American Catholic life and thought. These essays, which are offered in honor of Portier's life and work, emerge from his vision for American Catholicism, where Scripture, tradition, reason, and experience are distinct, but interwoven and inextricably linked with one another. As this volume details, such a path is not merely about scholarly endeavors but involves the pursuit of holiness in the "real" world.

Download or read book Radical written by David Platt and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestseller What is Jesus worth to you? It's easy for American Christians to forget how Jesus said his followers would actually live, what their new lifestyle would actually look like. They would, he said, leave behind security, money, convenience, even family for him. They would abandon everything for the gospel. They would take up their crosses daily... But who do you know who lives like that? Do you? In Radical, David Platt challenges you to consider with an open heart how we have manipulated the gospel to fit our cultural preferences. He shows what Jesus actually said about being his disciple--then invites you to believe and obey what you have heard. And he tells the dramatic story of what is happening as a "successful" suburban church decides to get serious about the gospel according to Jesus. Finally, he urges you to join in The Radical Experiment -- a one-year journey in authentic discipleship that will transform how you live in a world that desperately needs the Good News Jesus came to bring.

Download or read book The Seamless Life written by Steven Garber and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2020-01-14 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want to make sense of life, of who we are and why we are, and to know that what we do—day in and day out—matters. But daily demands often lead to a life that feels void of meaning and disjointed from our deepest beliefs. Steven Garber challenges us to move beyond our fragmented sense of reality and begin to see all we are and all we do—our work, play, relationships, worship, and loves—as significant to God. Once we discover that there is no chasm between heaven and earth, we are able to understand the coherence of the work of God and of our lives in the world. This is the seamless life—to see the truest truths of the universe woven into the very meaning of life, labor, learning, and liturgy.

Download or read book Prayerful Creations written by Cantor Deborah Katchko-Gray and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2019-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A how-to book on creating an heirloom quality tallit/prayer shawl, challah or bread cover, or even a table runner using Swedish weaving and Jewish designs. Using meaningful fabric to create a family heirloom can add to the spiritual value of the creation. Photos and descriptions with detailed explanations make this a unique craft book.

Download or read book I Choose the Sky written by Emily Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Power of Prayer written by Wright L. Lassiter and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrated by Eddie Walker It is my prayer that each reader will find the principles, mechanics and examples of my teaching prayers, the preached words, and the prayer examples to be instructive and helpful as we all seek to find peace with God through prayer. In this relatively short treatise, the reader is reminded that prayer must become as natural as breathing. It is such prayer that men defeat spiritual forces arrayed against them that no human means can overcome. The reader is reminded that prayer is one of the most vital subjects in the Scripture and it receives extensive mention in both Old and New Testaments. Prayer expresses a rightful understanding of the one true God and who He is. Prayer also expresses our special relationship to Him, and our total dependence upon Him. Scripture teaches so extensively on the subject of prayer that one could spend lifetime examining its many revelations. Therefore, any study of prayer is apt to be incomplete because the subject is so vast. That being said, this written offering is far from complete, it is designed to function in the same manner as one of my earliest books in school - a little primer for the average Christian.

Download or read book The Shape of Betts Meadow written by Meghan Nuttall Sayres and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tract of land is returned to its natural state, from pasture to wetland, as streams are unblocked, animals move back in, and native plants grow.

Download or read book Daily Prayers for a Purposeful Life written by Miriam Musonda-salati and published by Mirriam Kangwa Salati-Oppong. This book was released on 2024-02-18 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the pages of "Guided by Grace: Daily Prayers for a Purposeful Life," discover a tapestry woven with threads of connection, reflection, and spiritual illumination. This collection transcends the boundaries of language and belief, inviting readers into a sacred space where the heart's whispers find resonance with the divine. From Morning Gratitude to a Prayer for Financial Blessings, each entry reflects a facet of the human experience—a universal journey marked by joy, sorrow, challenges, and triumphs. Through the diverse prayers contained within, readers are invited to explore the transformative power inherent in the act of prayer. These words are not static; they are alive with the energy of hope, the solace of comfort, and the guidance of wisdom. As you turn each page, you are encouraged to view prayer not as a ritual but as an ongoing dialogue with the divine—a dialogue that has the potential to shape, refine, and deepen your spiritual connection. Whether seeking solace in times of grief, guidance in moments of decision, or expressing gratitude for life's blessings, these prayers are crafted to resonate with the human soul. The collection serves as a compass, offering direction in the labyrinth of life's complexities and an anchor in the storms of uncertainty. As you immerse yourself in this compilation, may you experience the transformative magic that prayer unfolds—a journey that transcends words and transcends time. "The Power of Prayer" invites you to a sacred space where the soul's yearnings find expression, and the divine responds with love, grace, and boundless understanding.

Download or read book Method Prayer written by Fr Jay T Magpuyo and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-04-26 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Method Prayer by Fr. Jay T. Magpuyo offers an enlightening exploration into the transformative power of prayer within the Christian tradition. This book delves into the nuanced practice of Method Prayer, presenting it as both an art and a journey toward deepening one’s spiritual connection with the Divine. Through insightful chapters, the reader is guided on how to integrate prayer into daily life, transforming routine experiences into profound moments of divine communion. With a focus on emotional reflection, sensory awareness, and active dialogue with God, Fr. Magpuyo invites readers to craft their personal spiritual masterpiece, fostering a richer, more fulfilling relationship with the Divine.

Download or read book Angel Threads written by Robert J. Danzig and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you recognize an angel if you saw one? Through the experiences of others, Angel Threads encourages readers to be open to the special qualities--qualities usually attributed only to angels--in the threads of life that come their way every day.

Download or read book Simply Pray written by Deb Hopper and published by Discovery House. This book was released on 2024-03-02 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand the power of ASK—Ask, Seek, Knock—as you examine your prayer life and apply this simple concept from Matthew 7:7. Deb Hopper masterfully weaves her own story from desperation and divorce to hope and healing with biblical principles and Scripture to encourage you to pray. With over 30 years of answered prayer covering everything from cars to careers to children, Deb demonstrates how every concern is worth bringing to God.