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Book SynopsisHere is an original way of approaching Lent, one that will encourage you to consider your own faith journey in the light of the Easter story. Inspired by Neil MacGregor's Radio 4 programme, 'A History of the World in 100 Objects', Gordon Giles spends each week in a different room gleaning spiritual lessons from everyday household objects. As a result, you might discover that finding God in the normal pattern of life even in the mundane transforms how you approach each day. Running as a thread through it all are the seven Rs of Lent: regret, repentance, resolution, recognition, reconciliation, renewal and resurrection.

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Book SynopsisMany books on leadership and ministry are written from the point of view of success and strength. In Sustaining Leadership Paul Swann writes out of the raw experience of failure, getting to the heart of who we are as leaders rather than what we do. From this he offers both hope and practical resources for sustaining effective long-term ministry, looking at self-care, balance and healthy ministry, feasting on divine love, and more. As he says, this is the best gift we can offer those we serve.

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Book SynopsisTony Horsfall and Debbie Hawker encourage us to develop our resilience and to prepare ourselves for the challenges that life throws at us in an increasingly difficult world.

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Book SynopsisInterprets God's call, through Paul, to be transformed by the renewal of your minds' (Romans 12:2)Deepens prayer and the contemplative dimensionRichly ecumenical in spirit, stimulating ecumenical engagementStimulus to engage in mission - going out into the world with loveFeatures lavish colour illustrations to help reflection

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Book SynopsisBooks on prayer can so often make us feel challenged but guilty. Not this one! Prayer in the Making is a book for everyone wanting to pray more confidently.

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Book SynopsisSupports church communities in talking about death and loss

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Book SynopsisIn A Fruitful Life we ponder the teaching of Jesus in John chapter 15, the famous 'vine' passage.

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Book SynopsisToo often ‘church’ is reduced to corporate worship, impoverishing discipleship, community and mission. George Lings explores seven characteristic elements to Christian community, which together express a richer way to live.

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Book SynopsisWhen spiritual leadership is the day job, how does it affect family dynamics?How do we spiritually parent our children while also needing to lead the church? How do we balance the many hats we wear? How do we live in a goldfish bowl and yet enable our children to flourish? How do we parent for faith without giving in to the pressure to perform for our congregations? Drawing on extensive research, this book explores the issues and builds a set of simple tools and approaches to help leaders and their families to flourish together.

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Book SynopsisMessy Vintage is a new way of being ‘church’ with older people in care homes, in churches and in the community. This book offers practical advice and 52 session outlines.

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Book SynopsisThis book uses the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius to help you embark on a life-transforming journey toward Christlikeness. If you hunger for something deeper, this book is for you.Trade ReviewFrom The Church Times - November 2011 In 1521, a worldly young Basque nobleman, Inigo de Loyola, participated in a battle against invading French forces at Pamplona in northern Spain. In the course of the fighting, Inigo's legs were shattered by a cannonball and he was carried from the battlefield, alive but helpless, and transported to his father's home. There he spent the next nine months in slow convalescence. Pinned to his bed, frustrated and bored, Inigo called for some books of popular romance to while away the time, only to be presented with the Carthusian Ludolph of Saxony's Life of Christ and Voragine's Lives of the Saints. For sheer lack of anything more appealing to hand, he began to read, then to reflect, and, finally, to pray. Thus began the process of conversion by which this soldier-courtier was transformed into the man we now know as St Ignatius Loyola. One enduring result of Ignatius's conversion was a book that he called the Spiritual Exercises. In it, he lays out a plan for a 30-day retreat based on his own path of spiritual discovery: a period of withdrawal and reflection spread over four weeks. Each day, the retreatant would meditate on some incident in the life of Christ, examine his or her fidelity to Christian values, and make a deeper commitment to God's service. Above all, Ignatius conceived his Exercises as leading others, as they had him, towards making a life-choice. They would provide a catalyst for discerning God's will in every circumstance, and move people to follow that will wherever it might lead. Ultimately, they would open the heart to love. In Discovering the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius by Larry Warner, Ignatius's text is re-presented in a modern format and with the needs of people today in mind. Warner himself is an experienced Ignatian retreat-giver, and there is a solidity and assurance to his presentation which inspires confidence. As in the case of the original, this is not a book for armchair spiritual reading, but a manual for those who wish to incorporate the Exercises into their life. But Warner is merciful to those whose time is limited, and rich in suggestions for alternative modes of practice where necessary. Larry Warner is an Evangelical, founder of "b", with a particular interest in resourcing ministers and pastors. Into that slot his book might well be taken. Sister Gillian is a Carmelite nun at Quidenham in Norfolk.

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Book SynopsisA book teaching about and from the Christian contemplative and mystic tradition to help people walk the mystic path of peace through life.

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Book SynopsisEmil Bock reveals a new understanding of the Jesus' incarnation on earth and rediscovers the miracles of the Gospels for the skeptical mind.Trade Review'It is a great joy to reread Emil Bock's classic work, The Three Years, now in a new revised edition. The Three Years is one of the great classics of theology in The Christian Community. There is not space in a review such as this to do justice to the riches of this great book. Bock's method, which involves close study of the Gospel text, an awareness of the geographical mysteries of the life of Christ, and an imaginative and undogmatic relationship to the work of Rudolf Steiner, creates a rich tapestry. Every page gives food for thought, expressing new ideas or cladding ideas dimly understood with breadth and depth.'-- Tom Ravetz, Perspectives, Christmas 2006Table of Contents1. Apollonius of Tyana and Jesus of Nazareth2. The Beginning of Christ's Ministry3. The Call of the Discplies4. Stages of Incarnation5. Christ the Teachers6. Christ the Healer7. Raising from the Dead in the Gospels8. Outstanding Personalities on the Periphery9. Pilate: The Trial of Jesus10. The Events of Holy Week11. The Sphere of the Risen Christ12. The Teaching of the Risen Christ13. The Stages of the Risen Christ

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Book SynopsisAn account of the two Jesus children whose destinies would come together at the temple in Jerusalem, and of the remainder of Jesus' childhood up until his baptism.

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Book SynopsisIn this thoughtful book, Freya Jaffke describes festival celebrations in relation to child development in the first seven years. She considers in detail the main festivals throughout the year: Easter, Whitsun, St John''s, starting school, harvest, Michaelmas, lantern time, birthdays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Epiphany and carnival.Drawing on many examples, she shows how we can celebrate festivals with children at home and in kindergarten in a meaningful way. Every festival is prefaced with a deeper contemplation for adults, before considering preparations with children, followed by the actual organization of the festival -- with games, craft activities and decorations, stories, songs, poems and the seasonal nature table.Trade Review'Freya Jaffke presents a lively picture of how the Christian cycle of festivals in the northern hemisphere can be reinvigorated and brought to consciousness in a rich and meaningful way ... This is an immensley practical book that shows us what we might make of these worn out festivals when celebrating them with young children. Her genius is in bringing together clear pictures of the inner work of the adult alongside the practical details of life with young children. This is not another book about seasonal crafts and traditions that might be fun to do, but more about, for example, how cleaning and tidying create the Advent mood, how children can enjoy and find deeply meaningful the simplest of activities ... This is an extremely useful handbook for kindergarten teachers, giving full descriptions and explanations of all the festivals that she celebrated with her kindergarten children and their parents.'--New View'Throughout, one feels how childhood itself is respected and protected. She conveys her warmth for the subject in all the practical advice, of which there's plenty. Drawings and pictures are included whenever necessary ... Celebrating Festivals with Children is a very useful and stimulating book and is recommended to anyone with young children.'--Perspectives

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Book Synopsis Gnostics have always sought to “know” rather than to accept dogma and doctrine, often to their peril. This inquiry into Gnosticism examines the character, history, and beliefs of a brave and vigorous spiritual quest that originated in the ancient Near East and continues into the present day. Lawrence Durrell writes, “This is a strange and original essay, more a work of literature than of scholarship, though its documentation is impeccable. It is as convincing a reconstruction of the way the Gnostics lived and thought as D.H. Lawrence’s intuitive recreation of the vanished Etruscans.” “A remarkable book for both knowledge and the understanding of Gnostic texts, so abstruse at first sight, and for the poetical interpretation of the Gnostic movement across history. Lacarriere is particularly well informed about the various currents and undercurrents of Gnosticism, and their perennial importance for the religious and the mystic mind.R

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Book SynopsisThis precious little book contains three lectures -- The Mystery of the Virgin Mary in Body, Soul, and Spirit -- presented during the Christmas Holy Nights of 1950/51. On November 1, 1950, Pius XII proclaimed the Dogma of the Assumption--Mary's bodily assumption into heaven--which sent shock waves throughout the Christian world. C.G. Jung, for example, wrote his Answer to Job in response. Emil Bock's response was these lectures, which answer some of the issues and broaden the scope to include not only the Mary-Sophia mystery in human history, but also the meaning of the feminine element in the evolution of consciousness. Anyone interested in an anthroposophic perspective on Mary in body, soul, and spirit will gain much from this book.

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Book SynopsisEach year we begin anew the journey to the radiant feast of Pascha, entering the season of repentance known as Great Lent. The homilies presented in this modest volume, from one of the spiritual giants of the Orthodox Church of Russia, can both encourage and inform us in this struggle of the Fast. For the first time a selection of St John's Lenten sermons is presented in English translation. They follow the thematic structure of the Lenten season in the Orthodox Church, from the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee through to Great and Holy Friday. A sermon for St Thomas Sunday, that follows Holy Pascha, is offered as an Epilogue.

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Book SynopsisThis in-depth work outlines the Apostle Paul's suggestions for spiritual growth and explains why the Christian life is worthwhile. A Crossway Classic Commentary.

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Book SynopsisLuther's commentary on Galatians is considered among the finest of all time. Abridged and stylistically adapted for today's readers his astounding work is part of the Crossway Classic Commentaries.

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Book Synopsis#1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen helps readers transform their self-image by saying two simple words--I AM.

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Book SynopsisThis pew edition (also called basic singers edition) contains all hymns and service music for all who sing, choir and congregation alike. It is the current official Episcopal Hymnal.

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Book SynopsisFaith-Based ACT for Christian Clients balances empirical evidence with theology to give mental health professionals a deep understanding of both the why and how of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for Christians. The new edition includes updated discussions in each chapter, more than 20 new and updated exercises, and new chapters on couples and trauma.The book includes a detailed exploration of the overlap between ACT and the Christian faith, case studies, and techniques that are explicitly designed to be accessible to both non-Christian and Christian (including evangelical Christian) counselors and therapists. Chapters also present the established research on Buddhist-influenced mindfulness meditation and newer research on Christian-derived meditative and contemplative practices and lay a firm theological foundation through the use of engaging biblical stories and metaphors.Trade Review"In his second edition of Faith-Based ACT for Christian Clients, Joshua Knabb refines what was already the premier book on ACT from a Christian perspective. His ‘fork in the road’ metaphor grabs me from the first sentence of the introduction and carries me through the rich theoretical, scientific, and therapeutic terrain of this fine book."Mark R. McMinn, PhD, ABPP, professor emeritus and scholar in residence, George Fox University"I love acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). As a licensed psychologist, ACT is the theoretical framework I use most often with my clients. And in my personal life, ACT has helped me work through my own struggles and engage my life more fully. In Faith-Based ACT for Christian Clients, Joshua Knabb takes a deep dive into the overlap between ACT and the Christian faith. It is a must-read resource for anyone interested in helping clients make space for their experiences and create the life they want."Joshua N. Hook, PhD, professor of psychology, University of North Texas"This second edition is even more substantial and better than the first edition, which was already excellent. There are new chapters on trauma and relationship distress, with a stronger emphasis on the primacy of love as central and crucial in faith-based ACT from a Christian perspective. Additional helpful exercises and a modified ‘choice point’ tool that integrates a more recent ACT approach described by Harris (2019) with the Christian faith are also included. Highly recommended as a must read!"Siang-Yang Tan, PhD, senior professor of clinical psychology, Fuller Theological Seminary, and author of Counseling and Psychotherapy: A Christian Perspective"Whether in our healthcare systems, psychological care practices, or religious communities, contemporary cultural influences exert a pull toward quick fixes and a push against acknowledging the inevitability of pain and suffering in our lives. Ironically, yielding to these influences can lead to less fulfilling, joyful, meaningful lives. In this new and updated edition, Knabb takes aim at these 21st century, life-narrowing cultural realities that affect so many. He identifies how ancient Christian practices and understandings of love can be usefully embodied through ACT practices to improve the lives of Christian clients. This is a needed, timely, and practical guide for care providers."Jason Nieuwsma, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Duke University Medical CenterTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Psychological Problems in the 21st Century 2. Differentiating Psychological Symptoms from Disorders 3. The Problem of Experiential Avoidance 4. Faith-Based ACT for Christian Suffering 5. Mary, Martha, Contemplation, and Action 6. Watching and Enduring 7. Noticing and Shifting 8. Committing and Following 9. Faith-Based ACT for Depression 10. Faith-Based ACT for Anxiety 11. Faith-Based ACT for Trauma 12. Faith-Based ACT for Relationship Distress

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Book SynopsisThe author focuses on one of the most fascinating texts of the 17th and 18th century China mission the Tianxue benyi ???? (The Original Meaning of the Heavenly Teachings) and the more elaborate Gujin jingtian jian ????? (Mirror on the Worship of Heaven in Ancient Times and Nowadays), both written and compiled by the Jesuit Joachim Bouvet (16561730) with the assistance of Chinese converts. The two works were even translated into Latin in order to support the Jesuit position in the Chinese Rites Controversy in the Roman Curia. Through them, Bouvet presented the Jesuit missionary strategy of accommodation in a nutshell: He aimed at introducing Christianity in the terms of Chinese traditional culture. Thus, Bouvet's approach can be characterised as an early attempt at a contextualized theology which is meaningful even for contemporary discussions. The present study offers an introduction to Bouvet's thoughts and works and their respective historical and theological conte

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an original perspective on the doctrine of incarnation through a discussion of divine presence and action, arguing for the plausibility of Chalcedonian Christology. It draws on a range of theological and philosophical sources, from St. Athanasius of Alexandriaâs approach regarding the presence of the logos asarkos in the world to the relational understanding of personhood put forward by John Zizioulas, Christos Yannaras and others. The suggestion is that divine presence needs to be understood in consistently Trinitarian terms and the book sets out the possibility of a theology of presence which understands God as present and immanent in the world, while, at the same time, remaining transcendent and ineffable. Alexander Jensen maintains that the classical understanding of divine presence, which sees God as being present according to Godâs activity, is much more useful in Christology than todayâs predominant modern notion of presence as occupying space, and com

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Chaplaincy for a Plural World provides the theoretical foundation for an inclusive understanding of chaplaincy and lays out key chaplaincy methods for providing spiritual care in a modern context. Inspired by recent humanist chaplaincy in the Netherlands and based on the interdisciplinary science of humanistic studies, the book explains chaplaincy as a multifaceted profession in which supporting people's search for meaning in life is intertwined with the pursuit of humanizing organizations and society.The book offers a wide range of methods and practical tools for use by a diverse group of readers: chaplains, other professionals or volunteers, and students in higher education who prepare themselves for spiritual care work in secularizing and pluralizing societies. These methods include such key areas of work as individual counseling, group work, ritual, educational activities, supporting the moral development of individuals, teams and organizations, conducting research, and doing sociopolitical work. The book fills the meaning gap that secularization has left in Western societies and offers a hopeful perspective for all who strive for a humane and meaningful world.

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