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Book SynopsisReadings for Weddings is an inspirational collection of Bible quotations, poems, hymns and prose for secular weddings, church ceremonies and services of blessing.

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Book SynopsisMountain Moving Prayer by Debra Green OBE with Dave Rogers asserts the toughest challenges we face in our lives; the biggest obstacles; seemingly insurmountable problems; all can be tackled, defeated and shifted aside by persistent faith-fuelled prayer.Trade ReviewI highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to grow in prayer and to learn how to pray so that prayers are answered. -- Dr Lucy Peppiatt, Principal, Westminster Theological Centre, UKWritten out of down-to-earth experience rather than ideas and theories. It acknowledges the link between passionate prayer and effective Kingdom advancement. -- Stuart Bell, Senior Pastor of Alive Church and Leader of the Ground Level NetworkFew people I know have been as significant as Debra in terms of mobilising and modelling prayer. I’m confident that this timely book will help many to realise afresh the vital need for the kind of movement of prayer that’s been at the heart of every great move of God in our nation’s history. -- Andy Hawthorne, CEO The Message TrustFull of inspiring stories and a clear challenge to believe once more in the power of prayer. A must read as we seek to see the UK transformed for Jesus. -- Gavin Calver, Director of Mission, Evangelical AllianceHere is great encouragement from someone who has prayed and seen mountains move. -- Paul Harcourt, National Leader, New Wine EnglandAs with everything Debra writes, says or does, Mountain-Moving Prayer is down to earth, practical, and with a strong biblical base for faithful, believing prayer. -- Ian Cole, World Prayer CentreThis book is fantastic. If you’re serious about changing your world, or maybe just your street or workplace to begin with, this book will equip you. Get it for yourself, and buy more for your friends. -- Bev Murrill, speaker, author, and founder of Christian Growth InternationalA must read, relevant to every Christian no matter the level of their spiritual development. -- Abimbola Komolafe, Senior Pastor, Jubilee Church Manchester, RCCGDebra's ability to hear God and push through in prayer despite the hurdles is inspiring. Who knows what else the Lord has in store? -- Canon Billy Kennedy, President, Churches Together in EnglandUnderneath all the great things Debra has accomplished have been the hidden and humbling roots of prayer. -- Yinka Oyekan, The Gate Church, Reading

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Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on guide for college or seminary students, worship leaders, pastors, and youth pastors seeking to better equip themselves as worshipers and as worship leaders. With a unique combination of biblical principles, storytelling, and practical application steps it helps readers practice private and public worship as a way of life.Trade Review''We are not the main character. Jesus is.' I've been singing and leading worship for forty years, and this book challenged me and reminded me of why I do what I do! Michael and Dr. Whaley have painted a beautiful picture of what it means to be a true, submissive, confident worshiper of God. And don't you dare keep this book to yourself--pass it on and equip a fellow passenger on their incredible journey of worshiping our Savior!' * ANDY CHRISMAN, worship leader, Dove Award– winning artist, internationally syndicated radio host *''We need more books like this to equip worship leaders effectively!' That was my response while reading The Way of Worship. The book is biblically sound, providing a solid theological foundation for those who are called to worship ministry. Michael Neale and Vernon M. Whaley elaborate on timeless and timely topics by skillfully blending insightful (and enjoyable) illustrations, practical guidance, and theological truths. This is a must-read not only for worship leaders but also for all followers of Christ who desire to understand true worship and deepen their worship of God. I look forward to using this as a textbook to train my Worship Studies students.' * JON CHOI, director of MA in Worship Studies and MA in Christian Ministry, Dallas Baptist University *'Before going somewhere I've never been, I want to talk to someone who has been there--someone with credible experience. With The Way of Worship, that is precisely what we have--a journey down the tributaries of worship in Scripture, all the way to a river of wonders in the presence of God, led by two travelers who know the journey well. What's more, they give us their story from the vantage point of God's Word. Neale and Whaley serve us powerfully as the 'Lewis and Clark' of what God's Word says about worship. You will love this journey and be challenged along the way!' * MIKE HARLAND, director, LifeWay Worship *'Filled with the sacred narrative of God's love for us and powerful, practical worship theology, Michael and Dr. Whaley give laser focus to what it means and what it takes to be a worship leader in the mod- ern church. This book provides everything needed to encourage and sustain worship leaders in their important role!' * JOHN LARSON, worship pastor, Church of the Highlands, Birmingham, Alabama *'I am grateful to call Michael Neale a friend, and I am blessed to serve this generation of the body of Christ alongside him. His voice is one that I trust, and I am excited to see this new resource, The Way of Worship, teach, inspire, and bring revelation to a new generation of worship leaders.' * TRAVIS COTTRELL, worship leader, Living Proof Live with Beth Moore *'If there is a textbook for Worship 101, this is it. Michael Neale and Dr. Vernon Whaley have written a book that is incredibly straight- forward yet exceptionally profound. The Way of Worship will no doubt prove to be a priceless resource for those longing to be people who worship in spirit and in truth. In a world that is struggling to rediscover its wonder and sense of awe, I highly recommend this book to the church leader and churchgoer alike.' * DARREN WHITEHEAD, lead pastor, Church of the City, Nashville, Tennessee, coauthor of Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change The Way You Worship (with Chris Tomlin) *'In their practical and insightful book, The Way of Worship, Michael Neale and Dr. Vernon Whaley have given us an excellent guide--a road map--for worship. This book is an invaluable resource for those who plan and lead worship. Follow it and your congregations will be blessed with a deeper, more meaningful experience of worship.' * RORY NOLAND, director of Heart of the Artist Ministries, director of Worship Studies, Hope International University and Nebraska Christian College *'Michael is not only a powerfully anointed worship leader; he is a friend. His giftedness flows from the character and integrity of his heart. He and Dr. Vernon Whaley have spread out a map and an irresistible call for the worshiping church for years to come.' * SHELIA WALSH, author of Praying Women *'Michael Neale and Dr. Vernon Whaley are two of the most respected voices on worship and music in the church. I am so excited about their new book, The Way of Worship. This book is a gift to the body of Christ! I truly believe this book is a must-have for every worship pastor, worship leader, and worship team member.' * MARK HARRIS, award-winning songwriter/artist, worship pastor, Gateway Church, Southlake, Texas *'Michael Neale is a gift to the church in our generation. The integrity of his life and ministry speaks to a new generation of worship leaders--including pastors and all who serve Christ. In this significant book, you will discover a biblical pathway for true worship starting with the spiritual vitality of those who lead and leading to a fresh encounter with Jesus. The Way of Worship is destined to become a classic read for all who desire to discover the presence and power of God in worship.' * DR. JACK GRAHAM, senior pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, Texas *'Neale and Whaley capture the call to worship through compelling story and reflection. The Way of Worship conveys an all-encompassing journey of faith in which every aspect of life and purpose becomes a glorious response to Christ. This work is a devotional joy! I recommend it for personal growth and ministry in the local church.' * DR. PAUL RUMRILL, associate dean, Center for Music and Worship, Liberty University *'The Way of Worship is a fresh and powerful resource for worship leaders. Incredible storytelling and deep wisdom flow in this engaging work. My friends Michael Neale and Vernon Whaley have captured something special to guide a generation of worshipers to live and lead authentic, Jesus-centered worship. I highly recommend it!' * MICHAEL W. SMITH, singer/songwriter *'The Way of Worship is a refreshing look at what it means to be a worshiper. Using the metaphor of whitewater river rafting, Pastor Neale guides us into thinking about the metaphor's application to worship, and Dr. Whaley underpins the application with further biblical focus. This results in each chapter being a modern worship parable with solid biblical teaching to support and expound upon it. It will be a highly recommended book for my students!' * ROGER O’NEELE, associate professor of worship, Cedarville University *'There is no higher calling or greater responsibility than leading others to engage actively in the worship of a holy God. In The Way of Worship: A Guide to Living and Leading Authentic Worship, my friend and worship pastor, Michael Neale, will lead you on a journey of discovering what genuine worship is as well as offer practical insight and advice to those serving in this unique role. The church needs leaders today that are humble in spirit, excellent in skill, and driven to seek the glory of God above all. That is who Michael Neale is, and that is why you can follow this guide he and Dr. Whaley have written. I recommend it to anyone who desires to worship God in 'spirit and in truth.'' * DR. JARRET STEPHENS, teaching pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church *'This engaging story of a river journey combined with Biblical truth engages the reader in experiencing the spirit and truth of genuine worship and their journey with Christ. Michael Neale and Vernon Whaley give the reader excellent tools for nurturing the inward journey of spiritual growth.' * SAM GREEN, EdD, chair, Department of Worship, Trevecca Nazarene University *'What Michael Neale and Dr. Vernon Whaley have penned is a must- read for those of us in worship and church leadership. Unfolding the essence of worship through the practical lens of a nature-filled journey reinforces the belief that God is indeed everywhere and in everything. I believe this book will serve as a manual to many seeking a deeper understanding of the practice, performance, and posture of a worshiper and leader.' * DR. OSCAR WILLIAMS JR., executive director of arts and music, the Potter’s House and T. D. Jakes Ministries *'With compelling stories, practical applications, and insights that come from years of experience in joining their deep personal faith with local church expressions, Michael and Vernon take us on a delightful journey of renewing our call, sharpening our focus, and centering our goal of guiding others in worship.' * STEPHEN P. JOHNSON, DMA, dean, College of the Arts, Azusa Pacific University *'With the perfect blend of story, metaphor, and practical application, The Way of Worship is not just a book you read; it's a road map that helps you discover the very essence of what it means to be a worship leader. This resource is incredibly helpful in rediscovering the 'why' behind what we do. It's something the church needs today more than ever. I believe that the truth found in these pages will bring you clarity and passion and will unlock a greater power for you and your teams. It's a must-read for worship leaders.' * DREW POWELL, creative arts pastor, Cross Point Church, Nashville, Tennessee *'Michael Neale is one of the most creatively gifted storytellers I know. His songs, stories, and leadership have impacted countless people. In this engaging and comprehensive study, Michael and Vernon guide us deep into the waters of worship to experience God and his Word in a unique and powerful way.' * DR. TOM MULLINS, founding pastor, Christ Fellowship Church, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida *

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Book SynopsisIn this six-session video Bible study, Ben Stuart provides practical guidance to help Christians battle against destructive thinking and build the lives that God intends them to have.

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Book SynopsisIn this six-session video Bible study, Ben Stuart provides practical guidance to help Christians battle against destructive thinking and build the lives that God intends them to have.

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Book SynopsisBefore We Gather is a devotional guide to focused scriptural reflection and prayer, written for worship leaders, teams, and volunteers to set the stage for a dynamic, Spirit-filled worship experience.Trade Review'A scripturally grounded, pastorally sensitive, and theologically astute resource for those who serve the worshiping church--all characteristics we've come to expect from Zac's work. The Worship Pastor helped us understand anew the pastoral dimensions of the office of worship leader. From this devotional reservoir, leaders are empowered to form others to lead Christ's church with godly wisdom and Spirit-led imagination. While there is no shortage of books supporting spiritual formation, this one uniquely is written to worship pastors, who, alongside their teams, will glean from it for years to come.' * Emily Snider Andrews, executive director, the Center for Worship and the Arts; assistant professor of music and worship, Samford University *'If all of worship is fundamentally our liturgical amen to the worship of Christ Jesus, then it stands to reason that our most important task is to attune ourselves to his voice, his words, his worship. This is what Zac Hicks invites readers to do in this theologically rich, biblically alert, pastorally sensitive, and immensely practical book. I hope worship teams everywhere take advantage of it to become what they hope to invite others to be: a people of prayer ravished by the beauty of God's presence and transfixed by the glory of his triune name.' * W. David O. Taylor, associate professor of theology and culture, Fuller Theological Seminary; author, Open and Unafraid and A Body of Praise *'In today's culture, local gatherings prioritize presentation perfection. From Solomon's Temple up until today, so much has changed with the advancement of creativity and technology. It is easy to focus on presentations. Zac has created a tool to remind us, after all of our preparation, programming, and rehearsals, of our 'why.' The gospel, encountering Jesus, digging for his presence, and so much more are at the core of this book filled with biblical and theological truths. Before We Gather is the ultimate tool for your teams to sync up with before they gather together.' * Greg Johnson, director of worship and media, Northview Christian Church, Dothan and Montgomery, Alabama, and Atlanta, Georgia *'This collection of devotions will help prepare the hearts and minds of all involved in leading corporate worship. Drawing from the historic practice of preparation and his devotion to discipleship, Zac Hicks has created a resource that I am sure will benefit many congregations.' * Matthew Boswell, hymnwriter; pastor, The Trails Church, Celina, Texas; assistant professor of church music and worship, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *'This grit-tested devotional tool reflects the virtues of its author. Hicks is an extraordinary blend of intellectual mind and pastoral heart. It is exciting to anticipate how God, for years to come, will use these devotions to provide purposefulness and expectancy in our gathered worship communities. Undoubtedly, they will help worship pastors, leaders, and teams embrace their roles with anointing and effectiveness.' * Mike Tapper, chair of religion and humanities, Southern Wesley University *'Worship pastors call Sunday morning 'the 52 Monster'--the hungry beast devouring our hard work and preparation every Sunday of the year. How can we remain faithful and fruitful in such an unrelenting context? Zac Hicks brilliantly structures Before We Gather as fifty-two pointers to the person and work of the Lord Jesus, fifty-two snacks to get us through to the final feast. It's what I need, and probably what you need as well. Take up and read!' * Matthew Westerholm, associate professor of church music and worship, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary *

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Book SynopsisIn 1998, What's So Amazing About Grace? was chosen as the Gold Medallion Book of the Year. Stamped with Philip Yancey's journalistic gift for inquiry and personal passion for truth, this provocative best-seller has challenged and inspired more than half a million readers worldwide with a vision of the lifeExperience the Impact of Grace It's one thing to talk about grace; it's another to taste its power. What's So Amazing About Grace? ZondervanGroupware takes you and your study group for interactive, gut-level encounters with radical, life-changing grace. Through candid video interviews, Philip Yancey integrates true-life faces and experiences with 10 POWERFUL SESSIONS that will rock your preconceptions, get you thinking and talking, and help you discover together why grace is more amazing than you've ever dreamed.This Participant's Guide will help you not only gain a better understanding of what grace is and why it is so precious, but also integrate it into your life. Engaging questionTable of ContentsTable of Contents Introduction by Philip Yancey Session 1: The Missing Ingredient: A Beautiful Word, a Powerful Concept Session 2: Letting Grace Soak In: God’s Love for the Undeserving Session 3: An Unnatural Act: Extending Grace When You’ve Been Wronged Session 4: The Art of Forgiving: Responding with Grace When It Seems Impossible Session 5: Skin-Deep: The Power of Grace to Penetrate Racism Session 6: Grace Put to the Test: Grace in the Face of Disagreement Session 7: Grace Abuse: Cheapening Grace and Robbing Its Power Session 8: The Church Backslides: How Legalism Corrupts Grace Session 9: Dispensing Grace: How Can We Do It? Session 10: Counterforce: Grace Set Loose in the World About the Writers

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Book SynopsisPowerfully honest prayers for every challenge in your life. We know God is there for us. He calls to us and encourages us to entrust our troubles and questions to His care. But so many of us struggle with translating our pain, desires, and hopes into words. In this book of powerful prayers, internationally respected pastor and bestselling author Dr. Charles Stanley helps you start conversations with God in a transparent, honest, and humble way that will deepen your relationship with Christ and heal your heart. When emotions overwhelm us When life is painfully difficult When others need our prayerful intercession When God tasks us with specific callings . . . and more Full of insight on listening to and walking with God, each prayer is designed to be customized to your unique situation. But more than that, these prayers were written to draw you further into the presence of God, allow you to sense the promp

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Book SynopsisFrom celebrated artist-storyteller Scott Erickson: 25 days of heart-stirring images and thought-provoking meditations to rekindle the wonder of God-with-Us in this Advent season. Honest Advent illuminates the astonishing truth that the God who showed up in the hardest parts of our humanity is still doing so today.Trade ReviewAs a follower of Jesus who has spent the majority of my professional life (thirty years) working alongside my Jesus-following, Jewish wife within very dark, hostile Islamic regimes, we have celebrated many Christmas/Hanukkah seasons hidden away with curtains drawn and doors locked, lighting candles and reading the Scriptures. If Honest Advent had been available then, I would have handed out the book to the Muslim community and walked through the season with them. What a beautiful, timely work of art! * Jamie and Donna Winship, cofounders, Identity Exchange, Inc. *As an often flustered mom in the throes of raising four young kids, I connected so deeply with Honest Advent because it reveals the nearness of God through a painful but beautiful mess I am very familiar with--pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. Though 2020 will be remembered for a lot of hardship and trauma, this book helped draw me closer to Immanuel--what a gift! * Susie Gamez, speaker, writer, and an okay mom *As someone who has been in the work of shedding the layered baggage of my religious past, I've also been looking for opportunities to reclaim what is good and beautiful and true. This book is a reminder of everything good and beautiful and true about Advent. Not necessarily easy or pretty, but good and true--and our world certainly needs more good and true these days. I am grateful for the reclamation that this work will bring to so many people for Advent and beyond. * Brit Barron, author of Worth It *Beautiful. Evocative. A wake-up call to the mystery of life. * John Mark Comer, author of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry *Honest Advent unearths the beauty and power of life's deepest truths woven into the ancient Christmas stories. Through his gorgeously provocative illustrations and authentically insightful teachings, Scott Erickson rescues us from the commercialization of Christmas by breathing much-needed new life into Advent's themes and ideas. The most wonderful time of the year now has the most wonderful piece of art to go with it. * Colby Martin, author of The Shift and cohost of The Kate and Colby Show *I'm no Scrooge, but the last thing I want to read is another book on the Christmas story. Luckily, that's not what this book is about. Scott Erickson's beautifully crafted book helped me see God-with-Us with fresh eyes. Honest Advent is no shallow seasonal gift book; it's an invitation to explore the divine flourishes of everyday human vulnerabilities. A transformative read, regardless of the time of year. * Jonathan Merritt, author of Learning to Speak God from Scratch and contributing writer to The Atlantic *In this personal and deeply felt collection, Scott Erickson offers a thoughtful, contemplative exploration of the wonder hidden just beyond the popular portrayal of the Christmas narrative. Through twenty-five images and essays, Erickson illuminates a deep and personal appreciation of the central story in the Christian tradition and approaches it, not as a creed to be accepted or even a question to be answered, but rather as a mystery to be explored and embraced. * Nate Staniforth, author of Here Is Real Magic *Readers on a quest for information can sometimes find themselves devouring books too quickly without taking time to chew, not fully tasting the words and their meanings. Scott Erickson's drawings force us to slow down and open up to truth in a new way. Advent is a season for slow contemplative reflection, and this book will be a tasty treat to savor and to help us reflect on the greatest wonder of all--God becoming one of us. * Peri and Brian Zahnd, authors of Every Scene by Heart and Postcards from Babylon *Scott Erickson does a perfect job of removing the current taste of stale commercialization and male centeredness from Advent. He then brings back in the beauty, mystery, and wonder that this season is meant to inspire. If you want an Advent made for our moment of social and racial awakening, and one that doesn't oversimplify, this is it! * Propaganda and Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty, The Red Couch Podcast *Scott Erickson's iconographic works serve as portals to the 'kingdom of heaven within us.' In this collection of art and reflection, we're reminded what makes our hearts that heaven--the God who comes nearer than we are to ourselves. I'll be opening these doors with wonder and gratitude. Thanks, Scott, you're such a good doorman! * Brad Jersak, author of IN: Incarnation & Inclusion, Abba & Lamb *Scott Erickson's work is both a blaring anthem and a gentle whisper. He takes the untouchable and makes it familiar. Scott's modern artistic interpretation of the heard-it-a-million-times Christmas story invites both the skeptic and the Christ-follower into transformative vulnerability. This is a book not just for the holiday season but for everyday awakening to the sacred unknowns we each carry. * Joy Prouty, photographic artist *The primary job of an artist is to see. And while a great deal of the excitement around Scott Erickson has had to do with his talent for (and with) imagery, what has made his work vital and unique has always been his vision--a vision for God in the world, for people in the shadow of God, and for people in relationship with one another. This beautiful book is the fullest expression of the kind of vision that makes Scott a gift. Good artists have a knack for clearly and engrossingly letting us in on how they see their world. Great artists change the way we see ours. Scott is becoming a great artist. * Justin McRoberts, author of It Is What You Make of It *There are so many things I love about Scott Erickson, and this Advent book brings them all together. I sense that he is always doing his own work, learning how to live in the body and mind he's been given, making sense of the world through all of the means--psychology, sociology, art, science, spirituality, and wonder--so that when he turns his lens toward something, anything, out come these well-formed, beautifully connected scenes. This lens, turned toward Mary, Jesus, and incarnation, helps me break through the incredibly solidified narratives of Christmas into something that moves me again and helps me connect with the real earth, the blood, sweat, and tears--this happened here, on this earth, in our way, through human birth. * Sara Groves, recording artist, advocate *There is something so enticingly refreshing about the perspective and conversation of Advent through the feminine lens. Scott Erickson's reflection of the Advent season through the connection of the misrepresented women in the Savior story not only is healing and restorative but also brings us back into the story, where the feminine and the divine have always been. * Arielle Estoria, poet, author, speaker *This beautifully crafted piece of art explores immaculately the invasion of the best that Christmas means: Presence in our Present. * Paul Young, The Shack *Through striking visuals and conversational prose, Scott Erickson has created a doorway between the foreign and the familiar, the simple and the complex, holiday and the everyday. On any day of the year, but especially through the time of Advent, land on any page in this book to find a prayer, a bridge, an invitation into what is coming and out of the boxes we put around God. * Hillary McBride, PhD, RCC, therapist, researcher, and author *We know of few other voices that so powerfully bring back the luster to tarnished, sacred things. Scott Erickson's Advent meditations will be an evergreen gift for the weary soul, calling out fresh and upending wonder at the incarnation, what it meant then, and how we are to be now. * Jay and Katherine Wolf, authors of Hope Heals and Suffer Strong *When I was an evangelical, I thought Christmas took too much emphasis away from Easter. When I was an atheist, I thought Christmas reinforced an absurd fairy tale. Me and Christmas, well, it's complicated. That's why I love Honest Advent. As a meditation on the vulnerability of God through the strange mystery of Christ's incarnation, Scott invites us not to master that mystery, but to experience it. * Mike McHargue, author of You’re a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) and host of Ask Science Mike podcast *With the specific audacity and humility of an artist, Scott Erickson's captivating words and images flip, spin, and reconsider the reality of God-with-Us and the transformative notion of that presence in, with, and through our humanity. He invites us to look afresh and find newness and wonder in the Advent story through the female body--not through its typical maligning but as a way God chose to be with us. * Marlita Hill, author of Defying Discord *

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Book SynopsisSpirit and Sacrament by pastor and author Andrew Wilson is an impassioned call to join together two traditions that are frequently and unnecessarily kept separate. It is an invitation to pursue the best of both worlds in worship, the Eucharistic and the charismatic, with the grace of God at the center.Wilson envisions church services in which healing testimonies and prayers of confession coexist, the congregation sings When I Survey the Wondrous Cross followed by Happy Day, and creeds move the soul while singing moves the body. He imagines a worship service that could come out of the book of Acts: Young men see visions, old men dream dreams, sons and daughters prophesy, and they all come together to the same Table and go on their way rejoicing.In short, Spirit and Sacrament is an appeal to bring out of the church''s storehouse all of its treasures, so that God''s people can worship our unrivaled Savior with sacraments and spiritual gTrade ReviewDrawing from the richness of the Pentecostal-charismatic and sacramental streams, Andrew Wilson offers a theologically rich and pastorally wise way of holding the best of both worlds together. Best of all, he helps us find both grace and joy at the core. This is the book we’ve been waiting for. It is clear and compelling, thoughtful and pastoral. I kept thinking as I read it, “Yes! That’s who we are! That’s what we do!” * Glenn Packiam, associate senior pastor of New Life Church, author of Blessed Broken Given and Discover the Mystery of Faith *I can’t think of anyone more qualified to address this challenging topic than Andrew Wilson. He writes on the convergent themes of spirit and sacrament with remarkable clarity and precision. As a fellow continuationist, I found his treatment of spiritual gifts altogether persuasive. As one who is less inclined sacramentally/ liturgically, I was challenged and stirred to think more deeply about the relationship between these two aspects of Christian and local church life. Regardless of where you land on these twin topics, no one can afford to ignore Andrew’s pointed and thoroughly biblical treatment of them. * Sam Storms, Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma *This is the book I’ve been waiting for! Spirit and Sacrament dismantles dichotomies that pit the good gifts of God against each other and invites us instead to feast on the whole enchilada Jesus has prepared for us---through worship that is (I love Andrew’s new term here) “eucharismatic”: integrating both liturgy and levity, deep roots and ecstatic experience, formative practice and fresh divine power. For what holds both Eucharist and charisma together is, at their center, God’s charis: grace. * Joshua Ryan Butler, pastor of Redemption Church—Tempe, author of The Skeletons in God’s Closet and The Pursuing God *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Manifesto for an Old Type of New Church Chapter 1 - Charis: A Theology of Gift Chapter 2 - Eucharistic: Grace-Shaped Worship Chapter 3 - Charismatic: The Spirited Life Chapter 4 - Eucharismatic: A Church for the Next Hundred Years

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Book SynopsisAn original selection of public sermons, private papers, and devotions—from one of the most definitive authorities on Christianity and theology and one of the greatest of all spiritual writers (Philip Zaleski, editor of The Best Spiritual Writing Series). In this collection, Newman’s thoughtful belief in the Word of God shines through, as do his teachings on how to be in this world but not of it, and how to reconcile faith and reason. Devoted to his own religious calling for nearly a century, John Henry Newman is one of the most definitive authorities on Christianity and theology. A cardinal of the Catholic Church, he had a pivotal role in Britian's reembrace of the Catholic Church in the 19th century. In 2010, he was officially canonized by Pope Benedict XVI.   

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Book SynopsisTraces the history of lining out from the time of slavery, when African American slaves adapted the practice for their own uses, blending it with other music, such as work songs. This book explores the role of lining out in worship and pursues the cultural implications of this practice far beyond the limits of the church.Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part I. The Proverbial Trees: Patterns of Change in African American Music Making 1. "Blest Be the Tie That Binds": Part I: Congregational Singing as a Worship Ethos for Dr. Watts Hymns 2. "Blest Be the Tie That Binds": Part II: Regional Style Traditions of Dr. Watts Hymn Singing 3. "Our God, Our Help in Ages Past": The Tradition of Dr. Watts in English Historical Perspective 4. "Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee": The Tradition of Dr. Watts in African Historical Perspective 5. "I Love the Lord, He Heard My Cries": The Role of Dr. Watts Hymns in the Musical Acculturation of African Americans 6. "Go Preach My Gospel, Saith the Lord": Words as Movers and Shakers in African American Music Part II. The Proverbial Forest: Webs of Significance in African American Music Making 7. "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say": The Singing Life of the Reverend Doctor C.{ths}J. Johnson (1913--90) 8. "Come Ye That Love the Lord": The Lining Out--Ring Shout Continuum and the Five-Key Sequence 9. "God Moves in a Mysterious Way": The Lining Out--Ring Shout Continuum beyond Church Walls Conclusion Appendix A. Selection of Transcribed and Discussed Performances Appendix B. Partial Annotated List of Recorded Lining-Out Performances Held in the Archive of Folk Culture, Library of Congress Notes Bibliography Discography Index

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Book SynopsisIn the second decade of the sixteenth century medieval piety suddenly began to be attacked in some places as 'idolatry', or false religion. Wherever these ideas became accepted, churches were sacked, images smashed and burned, relics destroyed, and the Catholic Mass abolished. This study calls attention to the centrality of the idolatry issue for the Reformation. It traces the development of Protestant iconoclastic theology and practice, provides a survey and synthesis of its unfolding from Erasmus through Calvin, and lays a foundation for understanding the Reformed ideology that stood in conflict with Catholicism and Lutheranism. Professor Eire's main thesis is that the argument against 'idolatry' was central to Reformed Protestantism, both in its theological aspect and in its political ramifications, and that it reached its fullest and most enduring expression in Calvinism.Trade Review"Eire paints on a large canvas in order to tell for the first time the whole story of iconoclasm...the author has made an important contribution." The Times Literary Supplement"...Eire's lucid synthesis cuts a broad furrow across the intellectual and political terrain of the sixteenth century...specialists and non-specialists alike can find here an interpretation of sixteenth-century history that illuminates what the Reformation meant to its creators and to posterity." Canadian Journal of History"Excellently researched and argued, this book illustrates the clear connection between ideas and action and the significance ofverstehen." Christian Sociologist NewsletterTable of ContentsAcknowledgments; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. The state of lay devotion in the late middle ages; 2. Erasmus as critic of late medieval piety; 3. Early reformers and the question of idolatry; 4. Iconoclasm, revolution, and the reformation in Switzerland and Geneva, 1527–1536; 5. Humanism and reform in France: the seeds of calvinism; 6. John Calvin's attack on idolatry; 7. Calvin against the nicodemites; 8. From iconoclasm to revolution: the political dimensions of the war against idolatry; Conclusion; Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Common Prayer is the old and well-loved prayer book of the Church of England, in use since the 16th century. In this revised 1662 form, it has also become one of the classic English texts, its prayers and expressions helping to mould the English language into what it is today. This particular edition comes in a red imitation leather cased binding, and is ideal for use in the pew.

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Book SynopsisThis important work engages with a long historical debate: were the earliest Christians under the direction of ordained ministers, or under the influence of inspired laypeople?Trade Review"This is an important, very well organized, clearly argued book." Église et Théologie"This book is a good historical overview of the consensus which has shaped much of our thinking about leadership within churches..." EARL (John Hopkins)"...highly instructive, well documented and very well written....an important contribution to the study of the relationship of Hellenistic synagogue and Church in agenda and organization. The identification of this relationship is a valuable addition to the debate on office in the early Church." Enrique Nardoni, Theological Studies"...lucid and accessible...an original contribution to the age-old and ongoing controversy concerning leadership structures in the initial Christian communities." Priests and People"Professor Burtchaell has written an important book on the origins of ordained ministries....a pleasure to read, even at its most challenging." Gerard S. Sloyan, Worship"In this learned and significant study James Burtchaell, professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame, challenges the long standing and often reiterated Protestant 'consensus' positing a discontinuity between church and synagogue." E. Glenn Hinson, Church History"Burtchaell's reading of the history of the debate is...convincing....he correctly challenges the idea that ritual and structure are alien to true religion, suggesting that true religion is also found in the institutional expressions of community, even in Christianity." James C. Hanges, Critical ReviewTable of ContentsPreface; 1. The Reformation: challenge to an old consensus; 2. The nineteenth century: a new consensus is formulated; 3. The early twentieth century: the consensus is disputed; 4. The last fifty years: the consensus restated, rechallenged, reused; 5. A search for a new hypothesis; 6. Jewish community organization in the later Second Temple period; 7. The officers of the synagogue; 8. Community organization in the early Christian settlement; 9. A conclusion; Index auctorum; Index locorum.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewReview ~International Review of Biblical Studies, vol 51, 2004/05'The book is fascinating...It has extensive notes and excellent bibliography which the reader would find very helpful for further research into the topic.' ~ Elsie Maxwell, ANVIL, Vol 32, No 2 -- Elsie Maxwell * ANVIL *"The Lord's Prayer Through North African Eyes is an original and important contribution to schlaroship on early Christian prayer. Brown's thorough reconstruction of the social context of early Christian teachers like Clement of Alexandria and Tertullian of Carthage, as well as of their distinct appreciations of the Lord's Prayer, is a model of scholarly precision and imagination." - LukeTimothy Johnson, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Emory University. -- Luke Timothy Johnson * Blurb from reviewer *"Michael Brown is one of the most creative scholars of early Christian studies around. His book opens new and profound perspectives on the most famous Christian prayer." -- Adela Yarbro Collins, Buckingham Professor of New Testament Criticism and Interpretation, Yale University Divinity School * Blurb from reviewer *"Michael Brown is one of the most creative scholars of early Christian studies around. His book The Lord's Prayer through North African Eyes opens new and profound perspectives on the most famous Christian prayer." -Adela Yarbro Colling, Yale University Divinity School * Blurb from reviewer *"The Lord's Prayer Through North African Eyes is an original an important contribution to scholarship on early Christian prayer. Brown's thorough reconstruction of the social context of early Christian teachers like Clement of Alexandria and Tertullian of Carthage as well as of their distinct appreciation of the Lord's Prayer is a model of scholarly precision and imagination." -Luke Timothy Johnson, Robert W. Woodruff Professor of New Testament and Christian Origins, Emory University * Blurb from reviewer *"This laudable effort shows how complicated and difficult some contextualizing can be...Brown provides such extensive background material." -The Catholic Biblical Quarterly * Catholic Biblical Quarterly *Review (German) -- Sandra Leuenberger-Wenger * Theologische Literaturzeitung *"Exceptional!" -Today's Books, May 2005 * Today's Books *Table of ContentsPreface; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1: The Lord's Prayer through Greco-Roman Eyes and Ears; A Myopic Conversation; A Broader Vision; An Imagined Greco-Roman Hearing of the Lord's Prayer in Matthew; Chapter 2: Greco-Roman Visions of Religion and Prayer; Greco-Roman Culture: A Fusion of Horizons; A Greek Philosophical Perspective; Prayer from a Philosophical Perspective; A Closer Look; A Roman Perspective; A Roman Perspective on Prayer; Chapter 3: The Tableau of Roman Alexandria; Peering through a Stained Glass Window; Egyptian Glass, Greek Colouring, and a Roman Stain; The Political Fragment; The Social Fragment; Alexandria as a Prism; The Church as a Refraction; Chapter 4: Clement of Alexandria's Vision of Prayer; Seeing the Cosmos through Clement's Eyes; Clement and the Alexandrian Jewish Lens; The Diffusion of the Lord's Prayer in the Writings of Clement; Clement's Theological and Literary Vision; The Protrepticus; The Paedagogus; The Stromateis; Stromateis 7; Clement's Theology of Prayer; Clement's Hearing of the Lord's Prayer; Chapter 5: A Picture of Roman Carthage; Re-focusing our Lens; The Translucence of Roman Culture; The Vision of a Colonia; Carthage: A Political and Physical Representation of Rome; Carthage: A Social and Cultural Representation of Africa; The Amalgam of Politics and Religion; Religion in a Roman Mode; Latin Church, African Rigor and Slanderous Images; From Montanism to Donatism: The Dominant Image of the Carthaginian; Christian Community; Contrasting Representations of a Universal Church; Chapter 6: Tertullian of Carthage's Vision of Prayer; A Vision Permeated by the Spirit; Tertullian's Theological and Literary Vision; The Praescriptio; Adversus Praxeam; De Anima; De Baptismo; De Oratione; Tertullian's Hermeneutics; Looking at Clement and Tertullian Side by Side; Tertullian's Theology of Prayer; Tertullian's Reading of the Lord's Prayer; Chapter 7: Two Visions of Prayer in Early Christian Discourse; Like the Rays of the Sun; The Central Vision of this Book; Their Perspectives on the Lord's Prayer; The Alexandrian Perspective and its Trajectory; The Carthaginian Perspective and its Trajectory; From Myopia to Hyperopia

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Book SynopsisCommunion and otherness: how can these be reconciled? This work seeks to answer the question. It probes the Christian tradition and highlights the existential concerns that already underlay the writings of the Greek fathers and the definitions of the early ecumenical councils.Trade Review"...This volume, along with Being as Communion, provides one of the most insightful, contemporary and accessible accounts of Orthodoxy available." — Thomas Finger, Christian Century, May 20, 2008 -- Thomas Finger"This work is highly recommended for the upper level student, professor, and churchman or churchwoman seeking a deeper understanding of these important topics. Truly a challenging work." -Catholic Library World -- Cecil R. White"As with most creative theological proposals, readers likely will find much with which to disagree. Yet, if one takes the time to engage and not simply dismiss, this volume will pay handsome dividends...Those interested in ecclesial theology will find in this volume much worth contemplating and an able dialogue partner." Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology'On page after page of this outstanding book, our assumptions are challenged and our minds led back to the most deeply significant aspects of Christian faith, and to the conceptual and practical map drawn not only in Scripture but in the Greek Fathers, including the fathers of the desert and their teaching on practice and prayer. Few will read this book without sensing that they have been invited to rediscover Christianity itself in its richest traditional form.' -- Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury'I'm now reading what I take to be the best book written by an Orthodox theologian in the last 20 years...John Zizioulas' Communion and Otherness is a masterpiece that is not only beautifully Eastern, but philosophically erudite and which engages meaningfully with Western theology. Herein Zizioulas further develops, refines, and defends his relational ontology of personhood that he first put forth in Being as Communion.' Halden, Inhabitatio Dei Website Review -- Halden, Inhabitatio Dei Website Review'John Zizioulas is always a challenging, but rewarding read. His theology of personhood and the implications it has for the doctrine of the Trinity, the church, the human being are difficult to match and his theology will continue to be one that others find helpful. He has done us a great service in drawing Western theology back to the Cappadocian Fathers. Communion and Otherness will surely join Being as Communion as a much read and much quoted book.' Andy Goodliff -- Andy Goodliff"John Zizioulas, one of the most prominent contemporary Orthodox theologians, continues to develop his understanding of the relation between personhood and communion in eight essays, three published here for the first time. His thesis is that perfect union does not destroy but rather affirms otherness in the triune God, in the relationship between God and human persons and among the members of the Church...A 'must have' for personal and institutional libraries, this book should be used primarily in graduate studies. Zizioulas demonstrates that he is among the first-ranked contemporary theologians and that Orthodox theology is at a time of development influenced by its return to biblical, patristic, and liturgical sources, in a constructive encounter with other Christian theologies, contemporary philosophy, and modern society." -Radu Bordeianu, Horizons, Vol. 34, No. 2, Fall 2007 -- Radu Bordeianu"...this is not an easy read, but very much worth the effort...What I love most about this book is its sense of existence as God's gift to us and to all of creation, a gift Zizioulas places firmly in a eucharistic context. Because existence is a gift, he argues, atheism can be seen as a form of ingratitude. Faith means being grateful to every other being and finally to God himself, the ultimate Other and ‘the author of all otherness. This kind of faith offers no security of rational conviction. The only certainty it offers lies in the love of the Other. The only proof of God's existence is his love-demonstrated by our very being, in otherness and communion. We are loved, therefore he exists.'"—— John Garvey, Commonweal, April 11, 2008 -- John Garvey"All who have benefitted from the influential insights of Being as Communion will be eager to read this new sequel, addressing the critical issue of the balance between relationality and difference in ontological thought." -- Revd Dr John Polkinghorne"Metropolitan John Zizioulas is generally recognised as the most brilliant and creative theologian in the Orthodox Church today. The publication of a new book from his pen, supplementing his earlier master-work Being as Communion, is a major event, of the greatest interest to Western Christians as well as Orthodox. By exploring the theme of ‘Otherness', he has developed in an original and illuminating way what he said in his earlier writings about Communion as the basis for personhood and church life. Here is a voice that greatly needs to be heard."'Communion and Otherness is the product of a lifetime's work, the synthesis of Metropolitan John's thought...a book long awaited - and I believe rightly so - from a theologian who some consider to be a contemporary Church Father.' Liviu Barbu, King's College London, Heythrop Journal * Heythrop Journal *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Communion and Otherness; 1. On Being Other: Towards an Ontology of Otherness; 2. On Being a Person: Towards an Ontology of Personhood; 3. The Father as Cause: Personhood Generating Otherness; 4. The Trinity and Personhood: Appreciating the Cappadocian Contribution; 5. Pneumatology and the Importance of the Person: A Commentary on the Second Ecumenical Council. 6. Human Capacity and Human Incapacity: A Theological Exploration of Personhood; 7. "Created" and "Uncreated": The Existential Significance of Chalcedonian Christology; 8. The Church as the "Mystical" Body of Christ: Towards an Ecclesial Mysticism.

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Book SynopsisAnalyzes the complexities/perplexities raised by asking what is the Eucharist? This book discusses confessional differences and the spectrum of theological and liturgical perspectives across Christianity.Trade Review‘As the Eucharist recovers its place as the central act of worship in many churches, the need for a guide both to its history and meaning becomes more and more urgent. McMichael's Guide for the Perplexed answers that need. With great skill and clarity we are led through a consideration of the various ways in which the Eucharist has been perceived and explicated in times past. At the same time, we are treated to a profound meditation upon the Eucharist as gift which constitutes the life of the church, a gift which grounds us in the present, points us toward the future and invites us to live eucharistically for the sake of the world.' - The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold, 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Former Co-Chair of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Commission -- The Most Rev. Frank T. Griswold'There is much to be said for this book... It provides the sort of introduction to eucharist structures and families which a student of the subject will find helpful.' -- Church TimesThis writer's contribution ties together the various departments of theology which historically may have been done in different rooms. And he has done so with passion and insight. -- Reviews in Religion & Theology... McMichael's summary is a helpful review and a formative argument that will be beneficial for pastors, educators, and students. The book is replete with observations that are theological gems... It is a worthwhile addition to one's theological library. -- Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and TheologyMentioned in the 'new titles just published' section, 9th July 2010 * Church Times *Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is the Eucharist?; Chapter 1 Tradition: History and Theology; Chapter 2 Presence; Chapter 3 Sacrifice; Chapter 4 Ecumenism; Chapter 5 Church; Chapter 6 Culture; Chapter 7 Language; Chapter 8 World; Epilogue: The Eucharist of Theology.

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Book SynopsisLauren Pristas is Professor of Theology in the Department of Theology and Philosophy at Caldwell College, USA. Following publication of four leading and well-received articles on the processes by which the 1970 Roman Missal was edited, in 2006 she was awarded the first Society of St Catherine of Siena Research Fellowship in Liturgical Theology and this proposed title represents the results of her research arising from the fellowship.Trade ReviewPristas’s respect for the sacred texts of the liturgy is notable throughout her study, and her reverence for the actual prayer of the Church in which these texts play a central role is unmistakable. Consequently, her criticisms bear no sharp edge and steer clear of the cynicism to which an academic analyst or scholarly reviewer might be prone. It is this evenness of tone that engenders a reader-friendly spirit throughout the text…Pristas has commenced the project well and will hopefully continue to study the rest of the prayers of the Roman Missals. -- Gabriel O’Donnell * The Thomist *Table of Contents1. Introduction and Background: State of the Question; Scope, Method, and Goal of Study; The Consilium: Organization and Working Methods; Two Consilium Study Groups: De Calendario and De Missali; Policies Governing the Revision of the Collects 2. Resources: Materials Pertaining to the Revision of the Collects; Materials Useful for the Identification of Sources 3. Advent: Origins and Development of Advent at Rome; Examination of Collects 4. Christmas: Calendar Revisions; Examination of Collects 5. Septuagesima: Duration, Origin, Nature, and Purpose; Suppression of Septuagesima; Examination of Collects 6. Lent: Introduction: The Nature of Lent and Lenten Observance; Study Group Decisions; Examination of Collects 7. Paschaltide: The Calendar; Examination of Collects 8. Summary and Conclusion: Uniqueness of the Post-Vatican II Reform; Handling of Sources; Centonization; Character of the Collect; Comparative Evaluation of the pre- and post-Vatican II Proper Season Collects; Conclusion Bibliography Index of Prayers Index of Scriptural Citations General Index

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Trade Review'This is a fascinating and provocative book. When it was first published reviewer John Goldingay hailed it as "a bombshell in the playground of New Testament study." I.H Marshall claimed that it "could seriously alter the character of contemporary Gospel study for the better." These are far reaching claims that fill the reader with expectation. These expectations are further fuelled by the fact that with Richard Bauckham and the other contributors to this volume we have biblical scholarship at its British best.' ~ Vox Reformata, No. 71, 2006

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Book SynopsisWhereas most scholarship has concentrated upon the synagogue, Margaret Barker's work on the Jerusalem temple contributes to our understanding of the meaning and importance of many elements of Christian liturgy which have hitherto remained obscure. This book opens up a new field of research.Trade Review"Not only scholars but also students and clergy will benefit from reading Margaret Barker's fascinating book." --Bernhard Lang"This book will surely fascinate and convince many readers." --Robert Murray SJ‘This is a scholarly work written for those who have either a professional interest in the development of early Christian liturgy or are serious non-professionals. As far as the latter are concerned, they will need to apply themselves to the text with great diligence as a considerable amount of information is conveyed on every page and much of it will probably be new. But diligence will have its reward.' -- thegoodbookstall.org.uk'...fascinating to read some Bible study done by the Methodist scholar Margaret Barker, developed in The Great High Priest: The Temple Roots of the Christian Liturgy...Without accepting everything Dr Barker says (for she is celebrated as a maverick), it is enlightening to look at the Eucharist in relation to the Jewish Day of Atonement, rather than to the Passover as usual. -- Christopher Howse * Daily Telegraph, The *Table of ContentsPreface; 1 The Secret Tradition; 2 The Time is Fulfilled: Jesus and the Jubilee; 3 Atonement: The Rite of Healing; 4 Parousia and Liturgy; 5 The Temple Roots of Christian Liturgy; 6 The Angel Priesthood; 7 The Holy of Holies; 8 Beyond the Veil of the Temple: The High Priestly Origin of the Apocalypses; 9 The Veil as the Boundary; 10 Wisdom: The Queen of Heaven; 11 Temple and Timaeus; 12 Text and Context

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Book SynopsisA 52-week interactive devotional that helps families and friendsdiscover God enfleshed in the world.WINNER OF THE NAUTILUS BOOK AWARD IN DAILY WISDOM?A devotional in the most all-encompassing sense, Seasons of Wonder sets readers on a path that leads to a year filled with more hope, more sweetness, more grace, and more love.??Margaret Renkl, author of Late Migrations and PEN Award WinnerSeasons of Wonder is designed to allow you to gather together weekly with your loved ones and expand your understanding of divinity, specifically the radical but faithful idea that everything is sacred. This devotional is designed around weekly contemplative activities as well as interactive and transformative practices that connect us to surprise, awe, and wonder, including:? uncomplicated crafts that honor creation? simple recipes to make together? conversation guides to cultivate the gifts of storytelling, deep listening, mystery, and community? accessible introductions to liturgical observations and rituals? plus four additional weeks of activities that you can incorporate whenever they?re appropriate, such as birthdays, sick days, or when you?re traveling together or blessing your homeIn February readers might make a hiking stick to embark on a holy pilgrimage (even if it?s just in the neighborhood) and discover the meaning of Ash Wednesday, while in the summer months they can learn how to cherish the Earth?s seasons of holy pause by making prayer cards, bath salts, or family time capsules alongside the reading of peaceful liturgies and ancient prayers.Bonnie Smith Whitehouse invites us all to consider the life-changing idea that small, intentional moments of wonder are charged manifestations of the grand presence of Christ in me, in you, and in this dazzling, vast?and imperiled?blue planet we call our beloved home. By spending a short amount of time together with Seasons of Wonder every week this year, you can transform an ordinary meeting into a sacred gathering.

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Book SynopsisHughes Oliphant Old masterfully summarizes the worship of Israel and the early church and traces the development of worship through the period of the Reformation. He provides a sterling historical study that will be highly useful for pastors and church study groups as well as for scholars and students interested in Reformed worship. An...

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Wonderfully organized and intelligently shaped, these reflections on Scripture are sure to be a valuable aid for those in ministry." Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics, Duke University Divinity School"David Bartlett and Barbara Brown Taylor are to be congratulated for creating a unique and remarkable commentary that stands head and shoulders above the rest." The Living Church"The most ecumenical and comprehensive of the lectionary commentaries." Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta"A monumental contribution. These substantial and beautifully produced volumes address the reader with all the gravitas and grace that preaching deserves (and requires). Feasting on the Word will richly repay your investment." The Christian Century

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Book SynopsisWith this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day.For...

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Book SynopsisWith this twelve-volume series, Westminster John Knox Press offers one of the most extensive and well-respected resources for preaching on the market today. The twelve volumes cover all of the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with moveable occasions. The page layout is truly unique. For each lectionary text, preachers will find...

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Book SynopsisWith this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day.For...

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Book SynopsisWith this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day.For...

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Book SynopsisWith the twelve-volume series Feasting on the Word, Westminster John Knox Press offers one of the most extensive and well-respected resources for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes will cover all of the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with moveable occasions.The page layout is truly unique. For...

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Book SynopsisWith this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day.For...

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Book SynopsisWith this new lectionary commentary series, Westminster John Knox offers the most extensive resource for preaching on the market today. When complete, the twelve volumes of the series will cover all the Sundays in the three-year lectionary cycle, along with movable occasions, such as Christmas Day, Epiphany, Holy Week, and All Saints' Day.For...

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