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This Advent book invites readers to commit to the practice of daily prayer. The collection of meditations from The Upper Room daily devotional guide is arranged to coordinate with the themes of the four candles on an Advent wreath: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. Meditations are included for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Sunday after Christmas. A complete Leader's Guide for small groups and instructions for making an Advent wreath are included.

The video segments are titled as follows: Cycle of Grace 1: Acceptance Cycle of Grace 2: Sustenance Cycle of Grace 3: Significance Cycle of Grace 4: Fruitfulness Cycle of Grace 5: A Grace-filled Way to Live Available at YouTube.com or books.upperroom.org/blog

Do you dread growing old? The last third of life (age 60 to 90 and beyond) can be a meaningful, endurable, and even joyful time. Thibault and Morgan suggest approaching this season of life as a pilgrimage -- a journey filled with meaning and opportunities for spiritual growth. Their realistic, Bible-based meditations suggest 7 tasks essential to living the Last Third with purpose. Among the topics covered: facing aging and dying, living with limitations, and leaving a legacy. Reflection questions make this book suitable for group use or for personal growth.

The 28-week basic Companions in Christ experience looks at five major parts of the Christian life: -Embracing the Journey: an exploration of spiritual formation-Feeding on the Word: an introduction to several ways of meditating on and praying with scripture-Deepening Our Prayer: a guided experience of various classic forms and styles of prayer-Responding to Our Call: a presentation of gifts and call-Exploring Spiritual Guidance: a journey through different ways of giving and receiving spiritual guidance.

El Libro del Participante incluye 28 semanas de lecturas y ejercicios divididas en 5 secciones. Los temas de cada semana son presentados por autores de reconocido conocimiento sobre cada tema. Despus de la seccin de introduccin, usted encontrar cinco ejercicios para cada da, que le ayudarn a meditar ms profundamente sobre el tema y a prepararse para la reunin semanal del grupo. Los ejercicios combinan la lectura de la Escritura, prcticas espirituales especficas, y preguntas para que usted reflexione y comente en su diario. Estos ejercicios deben tomarle 30 minutos cada da.

Families are complicated, and they always have been. A Family Like Mine explores the surprising variety of family stories and relationships reflected in the Bible, emphasizing God's grace, reconciliation, and renewal. The book tells the family stories of our spiritual ancestors in ways that resonate with our own family stories.Author Rosalind Hughes weaves accounts of familiar and less well-known biblical characters with stories of family formation, estrangement, adoption, and more. She imaginatively retells biblical stories, inviting the reader to dig deeper into the motivations, disappointments, faith, and fulfillment we hold in common with our biblical ancestors.Story-based and biblically informed, A Family Like Mine combines spiritual autobiography with Bible study to provide a gentle but probing look at the many "mansions" of God's household, where Jesus has prepared a place for all God's children. Reflection questions encourage readers to examine and compare their own family history and spiritual journey with the stories of families found in the Bible.

What is scriptural imagination? The word imagination does not mean the Bible is fantasy or untrue. A scriptural imagination allows us to look at the world through the stories and images of the Bible. As we view our world with scriptural imagination, we enter a continuous process of becoming more Christlike.In A Beginner's Guide to Practicing Scriptural Imagination, Kenneth Carter focuses on four scripture passages to give readers an easy entry into the practice of scriptural imagination. Carter advocates reading and reflecting on the biblical texts with a group.Carter says that almost every situation and problem we face can be addressed by men and women sitting with biblical texts, listening for what God might be saying through those passages. Equally important is taking time to listen attentively to people who are marginalized. As readers practice the spiritual exercises in this book, they will grow as disciples of Jesus who can then transform their world.

Dé a sus hijos el mejor regalo de todos, transmítales su fe.En Crianza y fe, Kara Lassen Oliver ofrece una guía práctica para ayudar a los padres, abuelos y otros adultos interesados en nutrir la fe de sus hijos. Durante cuatro semanas por temporada, ofrece sugerencias fáciles de seguir para las familias durante las temporadas de Adviento, Cuaresma, verano y de regreso a la escuela.Características de este libro: Planeación para las reuniones familiares semanales con actividades apropiadas para cada edad.Símbolos para recordarles a los miembros de la familia el énfasis espiritual de la semana.Una práctica diaria sugerida y una oración para cada semana.Una guía del líder para los grupos de padres que estudian juntos este libro.El legado más valioso que podemos transmitir a nuestros hijos, nietos y otros niños es una herencia espiritual. Kara Oliver nos muestra cómo hacerlo exactamente, cómo transmitirles nuestra fe.

In secular mainstream America, meditation has become as ubiquitous as yoga. But how does meditation fit into Christianity, and how does it differ from prayer?One Breath at a Time: A Skeptic's Guide to Christian Meditation reframes meditation for those who are skeptical because (1) they doubt their ability to be still and quiet and (2) they doubt the validity of meditation as a Christian spiritual practice. Using scripture, theology, and examples from the early church, this book challenges the prayer habits of Christians that leave little room for enough silence to experience and listen for God.Using five approaches-breath meditation, lectio divina, centering meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and devotional meditation-One Breath at a Time provides a practical, 40-day guide to beginning and sustaining a Christian meditation practice in an often chaotic world.

Jesus taught a way of personal and social transformation through the practice of radical compassion. Frank Rogers describes not just what Christian compassion looks like but how to live out compassion in a world ravaged by violence, fear, and reactivity. He expands on his book Practicing Compassion to teach us how to love as Jesus loved. 7 weeks [[ Includes Leader's Guide KEY FEATURES --Leader's Guide for small groups --Rich and moving stories of practicing compassion in a hurting world --Enables readers to understand and apply compassion in their daily lives

Yes, it's really okay for Protestants to use prayer beads! Kristen and Max Vincent invite you to pray from your heart with these 28 devotions designed for use with prayer beads. Another Bead, Another Prayer begins with a brief explanation of Protestant prayer beads for readers who are unfamiliar with them. The devotions are grouped by 4 types of prayer: praise, confession, intercession, and thanksgiving. Other features include: A Leader's GuideSimple instructions for making prayer beadsTips for writing your own prayersThis is an excellent resource to help you concentrate in prayer as well as learn new ways to pray. Also a strong option for retreats. Length of study: 4 to 12 weeks.

A BEAD AND A PRAYER is one of the most accessible and downright delightful books I have ever read on prayer itself, not to mention being far and away the most informative about the making and use of prayer beads. Vincent has given us a veritable treasure trove of history, practical counsel, and, most important, loving instruction. Phyllis Tickle, founder of religion department, Publishers Weekly

God thinks the world is worth saving and invites us to believe this too. For anyone who thinks Lent is a seemingly endless time of self-sacrifice and introspection, this 6-week study offers a breath of fresh air. Author George Donigian challenges readers to connect their inner spiritual life with outward actions of compassion in the world. He inspires readers to pray about daily news events and respond to the needs around them by serving others, feeding the hungry, fighting injustice, offering healing, and extending friendship. Give up apathy for Lent this year!

With more than 6 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer's disease and more than 11 million Americans providing unpaid care for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias, addressing the concerns of these elders and their caregivers is a matter of increasing importance. Relying on their many years of experience in this area, gerontologist Jane Marie Thibault and Richard L. Morgan offer this book to provide a fresh, hopeful model of dealing with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.Caregivers have two basic needs: affirmation that their caregiving is not in vain and reassurance that the lives of those for whom they care are not without purpose. Care receivers need more than medical attention-they need tender care, involvement in the community, and a sense of connection with a loving God. When care receivers and caregivers are able to view their relationship as a mutual spiritual path, each plays a role in deepening the spiritual life of the other.Addressing topics such as communicating with and providing meaningful worship experiences for loved ones suffering from memory loss, Thibault and Morgan offer creative approaches to ensure care for both elders and caregivers. They also recommend ways churches can minister more effectively in this arena.In addition to being an excellent resource for individuals caring for loved ones, No Act of Love Is Ever Wasted is a helpful resource for counselors, support group leaders, pastors, and other professionals. Besides offering practical ways to help, this book serves as a reminder that every act of love brings positive transformation to the recipient, the giver, and the world.