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Altars have always represented change. They are the places where sacred space meets our surrender and leads to authentic spiritual transformation. From the beginning of time, God's people have built altars to mark the places where God spoke, gave direction, or gave His blessing. It is the place where God's people surrendered offerings to Him in obedience. In the New Testament, Jesus became that surrendered offering, but He also became the place—in His person—for those who were hurting, lost, and who longed to encounter God. In the midst of a world filled with chaos and disappointment, pain and death, there is a promise of restoration and transformation. However, it isn't found at the end of our lives, but at the end of ourselves. It is found when we embrace surrender. This daily reader will awaken obedient hearts and minds to the transforming power of a surrendered life.

Why is it that when the lights go off our minds start racing? We stew over what we could have done differently that day. We think about details we're afraid we'll forget in the morning. And most of all, we worry. Small anxieties as well as huge fears come alive when we're exhausted and trying to sleep. This 100-day devotional will put your anxieties in their place and bring peace to your soul.In this unique evening devotional, bestselling author Emily Ley shares her own stories and struggles, invites you into contemplation, and brings you back to the unchanging comfort found in the Bible.Near in the Night includes practical ideas to make your evenings calmer along with pages for taking notes, making lists (so you can stop thinking about those to-dos!), and journaling your personal reflections. Each of the 100 devotions will help you:Turn off your worries and regrets at nightRemember God's goodness in an uncertain worldDevelop a grace-filled evening routine so you can sleep well and wake up refreshed for the day aheadThis devotional is perfect for:Anyone looking for uplifting biblical readings for those stress-filled evening hoursFans of Emily and her Simplified brandChristmas, New Year's, Mother's Day, birthdays, and graduationPairing biblical wisdom with Emily's simplicity expertise, Near in the Night reminds us that God is always faithful and ever near, even in the darkest of nights.Look for Emily's companion 100-day morning devotional, Sure as the Sunrise.

If you're looking for a way to grow in faith and grow in Christ, this book is for you. Is your faith feeling faint? Are you looking to get back into God's Word but don't know where to start? Specific sections of Scripture have been held dear by believers over countless generations, and it's in this'heart'of the Bible that you can refresh your faith! The Heart of Faith contains reflections and devotions on favorite chapters from the Bible and focuses on these core concepts of Christianity: Forgiveness of sins Jesus'earthly ministry Jesus'death and resurrection Salvation for all who believe In this devotional book, you'll explore these life-giving themes as found in Psalm 51, Mark 15, Luke 2, and other parts of the gospels. You'll also be encouraged to put your faith into action through helpful personal application sections. Read these precious passages and let The Heart of Faith transform your understanding of what it means to follow Jesus!

What could possibly be more inspiring than one of this generation's most widely read devotional writers collaborating with some of history's most enduring spiritual voices? In this fast-moving collection of forty short daily readings, best-selling author Maxie Dunnam draws directly from the time-honored writings of thirteen spiritual leaders—saints of the church by virtue of the depth and timelessness of their profound insights. Readers will be drawn into the reflections of well-recognized voices such as Saint Francis of Assisi, John Wesley, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He also draws from less familiar names such as Evelyn Underhill, François Fénelon, and Bernard of Clairvaux. The result is a treasury of inspiration as Dunnam deftly curates the choicest and most compelling words of faith that ring true across all generations. This work is designed to be used by individuals who will be challenged, with each of the forty readings, by the reflective moments and prayers which focus on the central point of the selected writing. A perfect companion to your morning spiritual discipline, this book will also serve as an introduction to a vast depository of writers and writings heretofore unknown to many. Readers will be richly blessed by their time spent in the company of these great fathers and mothers of the faith.

He was a disrupter and a peacemaker, a rebel and a rabbi. His friends were the riffraff, and his enemies the religious elite. He was the wounded man who healed the sick, the homeless man who fed the hungry, the convicted criminal who released the captives, and the dead man who conquered the grave. The stories he told were scandalous, and the stories he lived changed the world. To reflect on the Jesus of the Gospels is to reflect on paradox, mystery, wonder, and messiness. It is to find God in the shadows, the tensions, and the ambiguities of life on earth as it is. These essays on the stories of Jesus are invitations to faith in all its complexity and untidiness. The Jesus who emerges here is not the sanitized Christ of piety and platitude, but the Christ of complicated joys and transcendent sorrows. The Christ who weeps, wonders, loses, learns, and seeks. These are the stories of the Incarnate God who finds and loves us in the messiness of our lives.

Through four weeks of daily meditations, Finding God Abiding identifies movements that run like threads through the story of our lives. We awaken to the world around us, discover and rediscover our path, practice love in its many forms, and grieve the loss of much that we hold dear. Gazing too closely at the tangled strands and frayed knots of our false starts and failures, often we see just the back of the tapestry, and one square inch at a time. Only God beholds it whole: not a random collection of short stories, but one great narrative of grace at work. Drawing on the author's thirty years in ministry and her Jesuit education, each meditation contains a true story, a nugget of spiritual insight, thought-provoking questions, and a memorable Scripture quote. The recollections are simple: biting into a juicy peach; mending a broken pipe; weeping over a parent's death. These common experiences invite the reader to consider their own story and discover there the God who abides as the one constant in a life marked by ceaseless change.

At the Table with Jesus invites readers to sixty-six days of rich engagements with the Good Shepherd, providing deeper truths, power, and connection to walk through life's troubles. Through practical daily devotions, At the Table with Jesus invites readers to sit at the table with the Good Shepherd, building a habit of living life with him. The journey starts in Psalm 23 but takes the reader throughout all of Scripture to build a stronger relationship with the God of the universe.

'If we want revival in our communities, then let us learn from those being revived.'For many Western Christians, the experience of suffering and persecution is remote. For Chinese Christians, on the other hand, persecution is a regular aspect of the Christian life. If a Christian from the West was transported to a Chinese house church, the topic of suffering would be ever--present in preaching and conversation. With decades of persecution under government oppression and a rich theology of suffering, the Chinese house church movement has much to contribute theologically to the global church. In Faith in the Wilderness, editors Hannah Nation and Simon Liu pull together the insights of the Chinese church for the West. These sermonic letters from Chinese Christians pull back the curtain on the pastoral heart and the hope behind the house church's remarkable faithfulness, awakening readers to the reality of the gospel—the ground of our hope—in the midst of darkness. Readers will be convicted, encouraged, and edified by the testimony of these Chinese Christians.'Let us learn from the witness of our Chinese brothers and sisters so that we can stand fast all the better as we face trials wherever we live.'—Tim Keller, from the foreword

Those of us who care for children--biological moms and dads, adoptive parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents, foster parents, big siblings, chosen family, and all the rest of us--know how hard and heroic caring for young people can be. But when we're caught up in the day-to-day challenges of raising children, from teething to teen relationships, we can easily miss the sanctity of these moments.Gifted poet, empathetic pastor, and mom of three Meta Herrick Carlson names the moments we take for granted or that make us second-guess ourselves. Her blessings call out the simple struggles that remind us we are in good company and that we are loved in the midst of loving children. Ordinary Blessings for Parents is a spiritual high-five for parents in every stage of raising kids. The book includes blessings for washing bottles, for belly laughs, for the death of a beloved adult, and for the legacy we want to pass on. If you're a parent or caregiver, you are bound to find a word you didn't know you needed and to pass a blessing or two on in solidarity with other families in your life. Take this moment today to pause, reflect, and appreciate the sacred ordinary within your family.

This book is a unique look at the Scottish theologian Peter Taylor Forsyth (1848-1921). Forsyth was an important theologian whose significance has been increasingly realized in the years since his death. He wrote a number of books and articles that focused on central aspects of the Christian gospel and their meaning for the church and the faith of church members in their daily lives. Each of the eighty-four devotions in this book takes a short theological quotation from Forsyth and explores its meaning and its significance for Christian living today--both for the church and for individual Christians. Here is spiritual wisdom that can help foster a stronger theological understanding and a more vital Christian life.

In these never-before-published stories, sayings, and biblical teachings, the beloved author and translator of The Message Bible shows us how the wisdom of deep faith helps us live well.“Calming, encouraging, and profound.”—Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church“Jesus'words bring us the news of an expanded world, a bright world, a full-dimensioned world, a world in which God rules, mercy is common experience, and love is the daily working agenda.” Eugene H. Peterson (1932–2018) was one of the most beloved authors, pastors, poets, and professors of our time. While millions have read his bestselling paraphrased Bible translation, The Message, far fewer have heard his direct practical insights and wisdom about how to live well.Eugene knew the extraordinary spirituality of ordinary life. He understood that we actually become more, not less, human as we grow to live like Jesus. And living like Jesus means living well.On Living Well collects some of Eugene's best never-before-published short writings to help you walk in the way of Jesus with a little more courage, passion, and hope—by offering new ways to practice generosity, community, prayer, simplicity, worship, inner peace, and so much more... even with the challenges of today.This book is a rich feast for the soul, ideal as a daily spiritual touchpoint or simply to nourish a heart hungry for pastoral wisdom. It is your invitation to enter into the meaningful simplicity of life with Jesus in a world of immense beauty, real difficulty, and endless wonder.

In Growing Grateful, you'll find 101 entries on the joy of being grateful even in the hardest times. Each entry in this beautiful book contains a meaningful Bible verse, a short entry that helps you reflect on your own attitude of gratitude, and a meditation with questions to consider or to write about in your journal. Learn how to be:grateful for God's friendshipgrateful despite your circumstancesgrateful that God delights in youThe secret to peace and contentment can be found in developing a habit of gratitude. Thankfulness changes our perspective and reprograms our mood, fostering a rich happiness whatever the day holds--the kind of happy that blooms in every season of life's ups and downs. This beautiful full-color book, complete with a ribbon marker, is for anyone who wants to:get back to the basics of being gratefulcultivate a closer relationship with Godpursue a joyful lifeGrowing Grateful makes a lovely gift for Mother's Day, birthdays, or any time you want to gift a friend with something special. Or perhaps you're giving yourself the gift of gratitude!Discover that, in good times and bad, being a grateful person can lead you to a lasting contentment.

Preach Truth to Your HeartGod's Word leaves a legacy of joy as we live by it, build upon it, and let it transform our minds and shape our hearts.From bestselling author and creator of GraceLaced comes a book combining Scripture and affirmations to inspire you to rejoice in all things. With 58 specially selected scriptures, each accompanied by hand-painted artwork and a short, heartfelt truth to direct your thoughts to find joy in your Savior. We were made for joy. And yet, true and lasting happiness is sometimes harder to hold on to than it seems. With one thought, one word, it can slip out of our grasp. In a world of countless counterfeits, if you struggle to cultivate and experience true joy, Ruth Chou Simons offers these short meditations alongside her beautiful hand-painted artwork to encourage you to preach truth to your own heart. As you memorize Scripture and find encouragement in Ruth's words, you'll be transformed as you learn to “rejoice in the Lord always.” “These powerful reminders of God's faithfulness will drive you to further dependence on His Word and a greater cultivation of lasting joy.” –Ruth Chou Simons

¿Qué significa vivir con un alma estable? Este mundo...¡qué lugar tan caótico en que vivimos! Es como si cada año, e incluso cada día, la situación se torna más compleja e inestable. Si alguna vez has pensado: Esto es demasiado, y yo no tengo suficiente, quiero decirte que no eres la única. En este estudio devocional, Jodi Detrick explora, no fórmulas, sino prácticas sencillas que te guían a un lugar de seguridad y descanso para tu corazón agobiado. Ella te invita a sumergirte en Juan 15:1–17 y a experimentar lo que significa permanecer tenazmente con Jesús. Disfruta seis semanas con devocionales para cuatro días (y si quieres, también encontrarás un quinto día de devocional), y algunos componentes como: Preguntas de descubrimiento que enriquecerán tu estudio Sugerencias para escribir reflexiones y aplicaciones en tu diario personal Interesantes pasajes acerca del contexto histórico y bíblico La vida nos sacude—la permanencia nos establece. Perfecto para la lectura persona o para el estudio en grupo, El alma estable te ayudará a cultivar un alma que vive a partir de ese lugar de paz y propósito que Dios ha reservado ¡sólo para ti!

Based on the Grammy-nominated number one single “RECKLESS LOVE” The song “Reckless Love” was named both Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year at the 2018 GMA Dove Awards. But with its success came controversy. After all, is God's love reckless? In this forty-day journey “Reckless Love” songwriter Cory Asbury dives deep into the heart of the popular worship song and explores its many themes, including: How to live as sons and daughters of GodHow to understand and receive unmerited graceHow to see the Father's kindness, even amid trials and pain Deepen your understanding of God's love for you, and encounter His Father heart in a way you've never experienced.FEATURES AND BENEFITS:Reckless Love is a daily journey based on the chart-topping song written by Cory Asbury.Each entry will contain a Scripture verse, a highlighted “point to ponder,” and lines for journaling.

Octavius Winslow (1 August 1808 – 5 March 1878), also known as'The Pilgrim's Companion', was a prominent 19th-century evangelical preacher in England and America. A Baptist minister for most of his life and contemporary of Charles Spurgeon and J. C. Ryle, he seceded to the Anglican church in his last decade. Octavius's mother, Mary Forbes (1774 – 1854) had Scottish roots but was born and raised in Bermuda and was the only child of Dr. and Mrs George Forbes. On 6 September 1791, when she was just 17, she married Army Lieutenant Thomas Winslow of the 47th Regiment. Shortly after this, she came under spiritual convictions and was brought to gospel deliverance while pleading the promise,'Ask, and ye shall receive'Mary and Thomas Winslow went on to live in England and Octavius was born in Pentonville, a village near London, on 1 August 1808. He was the eighth of 13 children. Those children recorded in the family bible of Robert Winslow, brother of Octavius, are: • Thomas Forbes (1795) • Isaac Deblois (1799) • Edward (1801) • George Erving (1804) • Henry James (1806) • Robert Forbes (1807) • Octavius (1808, • Forbes (1810) • Emma (1813) • Mary (1814) Thomas and Mary had three children who died before their first birthday. They are: • Mary (1814) • Robert Deblois (1798) • Mary Elizabeth (1803). Octavius seems to have been given his name because he was then the eighth surviving child. As a child, Octavius and family would worship at Pentonville Chapel under the ministry of Rev. Thomas Sheppard. During this time of his life, he suffered from what seemed to be a life-threatening illness. While staying in Twickenham, a nurse accidentally administered an incorrect medicine that doctors would later say would have killed ten men. Octavius's father was from a wealthy family but by 1815, following his retirement from the army, he suffered ill health and the loss of his fortune due to one of several national financial disasters that occurred in this period. A decision was soon made to move to America, but before Mr. Winslow could join his wife and children in New York, he died. At the same time, their youngest child died too. Octavius was but 7 years old.

What does it mean to live with a settled soul? This world...what a chaotic place to live. It seems like every year—even every day—things get more complex and unsettling. If you've ever thought, This is all too much, and I am not enough, you're not alone. In this devotional study, Jodi Detrick explores, not formulas, but simple practices leading to the only safe, restful place for our world-weary hearts. She invites you to take a deep dive into John 15:1-17 and experience what it means to tenaciously abide with Jesus. Enjoy six weeks of four daily devotions (plus an optional fifth day), and features like: · Discovery questions for deeper study · Suggested journal prompts for reflection and life application · Interesting historical and biblical context passages Life shakes us up—abiding settles us down. Perfect for individual or group study, The Settled Soul will help you cultivate a soul that lives from the place of peace and purpose Jesus has reserved just for you!

Reflections is a theological guide for today's Christians seeking a fuller appreciation of religious faith than is represented in populist religion. The seven categories and their chapters are designed to provide the reader with an intensive study on neglected, but imperative concepts for faith. Subjects of vital importance to both theology and humanity are explored with a flowing continuity of understanding God and the world. Reflections begins with the concept of revelation and its relation to monotheism and conviction. The chapters that follow are titled'Religion Is,''Christianity Is,'and'Intelligent Spirituality'; these set the foundation for the rest of the book. The sense of moderns is that they are immune to the primitive concept of idolatry. Under the category of'Perennial Idols,'Garner dismantles the idolatry that plagues humanity in every generation. Reality and its creation is a category of theological thought that is essential for Christian development and sorrowfully neglected in church education. The other categories are'Sex and Romantic Love,''Popular Myths,''Being Human / Being Poor,'and'Forgiveness.'Garner's conviction is that the root of humanity's dysfunction is our failure to learn how to live together as male and female.

Enrich each day with wisdom from our greatest spiritual thinkers. Through brief daily readings and reflections, the 30-Day Journey series invites readers to be inspired and transformed. By devoting a moment to meaningful reflection and spiritual growth, readers will find deeper understanding of themselves and the world, one day at a time.Martin Luther King Jr. led a country from division, racism, and hate toward unity and equality. Whether you are familiar with MLK's writings or are encountering them for the first time, this journey provides the perfect way to engage the thought of this hero of the civil rights movement.

Life is better at the beach--but you already knew that. Escape with a beach read focused on the beauty of God's seaside wonders. The stunning photography and devotions will take you right to the water's edge, where God's voice is often clearer than ever.Devotions from the Beach is a beautiful gift with:100 devotions focused on the beachGorgeous photographyLife parallels with elements of the shoreMessages of hope, comfort, strength, and restThis beautiful book gives you a front-row seat to God's majestic creation. So breathe deeply and open your heart and soul to the One who shaped it all. Devotions from the Beach is the perfect gift for every beach lover, women who appreciate gentle reminders of days at the beach and the call of God's love, and anyone who finds peace standing beside the ocean.Other books in the Devotions from… series include Devotions from the Mountains, Devotions from the Lake, Devotions from the Front Porch, Devotions from the Kitchen Table, and Devotions from the Garden.

Reflections follow the practices of The Way of Love—Turn, Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go, RestLiving the Way of Love offers forty brief reflections about the seven Jesus-centered practices identified by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in “The Way of Love” initiative. Sullivan tells stories from her own and others'experiences as a starting point for discussion about how to seek and find a deeper connection to God. Rotating through each practice so that each is covered once a week, going deeper into the practice throughout the forty days, each reflection ends with questions designed to spur further discussion and assist readers in making the practices their own. Perfect for using as a Lenten devotional or at any time of the year, the book includes a guide for creating a personal rule of life, and a downloadable Facilitator's Guide.

Stop worrying, and invite God into the details of your life! Bruce & Stan's bestselling God Is in the Small Stuff is back and better than ever in this special 20th-anniversary edition! And their message--God is in all of life's little details--is as timely today as it was two decades ago. While encouraging you not to disregard the minor, insignificant things in life, God Is in the Small Stuff invites a better understanding of God's infinite character, reminding you that He is a personal and intimate God, involved in every detail of your life. God Is In the Small Stuff...and it all matters features 40 chapters covering topics like'Remember that God Loves You,''Discipline Yourself (No One Else Will),'and'Contentment Won't Kill You.'Each chapter includes commentary in the classic, tongue-in-cheek Bruce & Stan style, followed by pithy, often humorous, wisdom.

REFLECT: A Personal and Small Group Guide for Mirroring Jesus is the personal and small-group study companion to REFLECT: Becoming Yourself by Mirroring the Greatest Person in History by Thaddeus J. Williams. Drawing on science, literature, art, theology, history, music, philosophy, pop culture, and more, REFLECT paints a fresh and inspiring vision of how we become most truly ourselves by mirroring Jesus Christ. Each chapter of REFLECT: A Personal and Small Group Guide for Mirroring Jesus expands on a chapter from the book and summarizes the main points. Reflection questions prompt deeper study or discussion, and prayer suggestions help readers identify ways to incorporate insights in prayer. Ideas to practically implement lessons are also included along with recommended resources for further study. REFLECT is the ideal resource for digging deeper into how we can better reflect Christ in every area of our lives.

Take a wide-eyed look at your life—the commonplace, joyful, and even heartbreaking events—and discover the presence of God, hidden in plain sight. Forget bowing your head and closing your eyes. The secret to prayer is what happens when you're not trying to pray.This is the invitation of Christine Eberle's Finding God in Ordinary Time. Each daily reflection contains a true story and a nugget of spiritual insight, accompanied by thought-provoking questions and a memorable Scripture quote. Together they reveal a God who is playful and affectionate, merciful and compassionate, and always relevant. Warm, accessible, and surprisingly funny, Christine offers spiritual nourishment to people skeptical or weary of religion, while still giving the faithful something to chew on.Simple enough to be devoured in one sitting, this intimate little book is best enjoyed slowly. Each piece deserves to be savored and revisited through the unfolding of each ordinary, extraordinary day.

“No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of miracles, that God became human.”These stirring words are just a sample of the wisdom found in this collection of 100 devotions that guide and inspire us. Mornings with Bonhoeffer provides an acute understanding of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theological perspectives, helping us to reflect on what his thoughts can mean for faith and the Christian experience. Short excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters and passages from his sermons, paired with the daily devotions, offer timeless and moving reminders of God's love for humanity speaking to the “head” and “heart” of theological understanding and personal faith.Dr. Donald K. McKim brings Bonhoeffer to life in this beautiful devotional that provides understanding of often misunderstood, multifaceted writings as well as an inside look at the imperfect man behind the saintly image. The result is a heartrending portrait that provides Bonhoeffer's true insights, as well as insight into the faith that sustained and redeemed him.

The world, contrary to popular understanding, is not less religious but in many ways more religious than ever. Two issues seem to be emerging in this resurgence. One is the need for a spiritual center that gives integration, a sense of inner peace, ethical guidance, and meaning and direction in life. It is present in most of the world's great religious traditions and present elsewhere as humans seek to find their way in a confusing, conflicted, and rapidly changing world. Accompanying this quest for a deeper spirituality is the'God question'and a desire to understand the divine in new ways that match a contemporary worldview. This book, Mindful Spirituality, invites the reader to find a thoughtful, credible, and satisfying way to address these two major concerns. While starting within a Christian frame of reference, the book is not exclusive, but ecumenical and interfaith in spirit. It is especially helpful to those with no set spiritual pathway and those disenchanted with traditional approaches that seem out of date and for another era. In a deep and sacred way, it invites the reader to reach upward for a thoughtful way of understanding transcendence, to open inward for a mature and gratifying spirituality, and to expand outward in responsible and loving service.

How do you follow Jesus without burning out?Gold Medal Winner, 2018 Illumination Book Awards, Enduring Light'This thoughtful collection of Day's reflections incorporates abundant material for contemplation, all drawn from her extensive writings … [which] reveal Day's signature honesty and frequent humor in addressing her hopes and fears and the sources of her inspiration…. This welcome compilation provides a window into the fundamental beliefs that undergirded Day's life of faith.'--Publishers Weekly, starred review In this guidebook Dorothy Day offers hard-earned wisdom and practical advice gained through decades of seeking to know Jesus and to follow his example and teachings in her own life.Unlike larger collections and biographies, which cover her radical views, exceptional deeds, and amazing life story, this book focuses on a more personal dimension of her life: Where did she receive strength to stay true to her God-given calling despite her own doubts and inadequacies and the demands of an activist life? What was the unquenchable wellspring of her deep faith and her love for humanity?

What's the most important thing in the universe to you? What, more than anything else, permeates your thought life, pulls your heart strings, and propels your actions? Don't fool yourself. That supreme something-whatever it may be for you-is shaping the person you are becoming, for better or for worse, turning you into someone radiant and full of life, or making you a dim and weightless ghost of yourself. But what if we worshipped Jesus? Not the imaginary Jesus invented by televangelism, consumerism, fundamentalism, mysticism, or some political ism, but the actual Jesus we meet in the New Testament? How can he, unlike any other object of worship, enlarge our intellects, our emotions, our actions, our relationships, our imaginations, our whole selves? Drawing from science, literature, art, theology, history, music, philosophy, pop culture, and more, Thaddeus J. Williams paints a fresh and inspiring vision of how we become most truly ourselves by mirroring the Greatest Person in History.

Be Renewed by God's Word Every Week of the Year Despite the best of intentions, it's often a struggle to read and study the Bible on a regular basis. Whether you find some passages difficult to wade through or you wonder how you can apply certain stories and principles to your own life, this devotional will guide you through the panorama of Scripture in easy-to-grasp and inspiring weekly readings. Each entry includes Bible verses to reflect on, a snippet from the companion book 52 Weeks Through the Bible, and uplifting thoughts to bring that week's message home to your heart. Join Dr. James Merritt in experiencing anew the power of God's Word in your life...'The Bible is a fresh wind to fill your lungs, a hot coal to inflame your mind, and water to quench your parched spirit.'

Wie verbinden sich biblische Spiritualität und Mystik? Der spanische Kulturanthropologe und Jesuit gibt die Antwort: Der biblische Christus ist nicht nur eine Gestalt der Geschichte, sondern eine Wirklichkeit im Inneren des Menschen. Er zeigt auf, dass zentrale Begebenheiten der biblischen Evangelien Schlüssel zu einem mystischen Weg sind: Biblische Spiritualität im Dialog mit der Mystik der Menschheitsreligionen. »Christus, das universale Licht, ereignet sich in jeder Weise zu leben und zu sterben, in der ein Mensch zum Weg, zum Leben für andere wird. Auch in anderen religiösen Traditionen spricht man von dieser Auslöschung, um in die Fülle der Wirklichkeit gelangen zu können'(Xavier Melloni).

How Do You Hear the Voice of God?The answer is quite simple, yet incredibly profound. The best way to hear God's voice is through reading, studying, and meditating on His Word. As you read the Bible, you allow the Holy Spirit to speak through those words and straight into your heart.The Gospel of John is an ideal place to start. It clearly establishes who Jesus is, His relationship with the Father, and the incredible depths of His love for you. The life-changing wisdom drawn from John will bring you into greater fellowship with God.Each entry in this unique book begins with an assigned reading from John, followed by a key passage for the day, and concludes with an encouraging and insightful devotion from author David Chadwick. As you ponder and apply what you learn, you'll begin to hear God speaking powerfully and personally through His Word and become more attuned to His voice in all of Scripture.Start now on an amazing journey through the Gospel of John and experience the transforming power of hearing God's voice.

Read and Be ChangedFor thousands of years, God's word has penetrated human hearts and transformed lives. So why does the Bible often collect dust on our shelves? Why don't we mine the wisdom filling its pages?Pastor James Merritt, author of the bestselling 52 Weeks with Jesus, invites you to view Scripture afresh and fall in love with the book that changes everything. These simple weekly readings will help you...Gain a big-picture view of God's message to youApply practical life lessons from the Bible's stories and teachingsDiscover more about your destiny—on earth and in eternityAs you explore the lives of Israel's wisest kings, God's powerful prophets, and your amazing Savior, you'll see how every subject and story in Scripture paints a picture of God's plan for humanity—including the story God wants to write with you.

Donald K. McKim is former Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Memphis Theological Seminary. He is author or editor of numerous books, including Theological Turning Points: Major Issues in Christian Thought; Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters; The Westminster Handbook to Reformed Theology; and the Encyclopedia of the Reformed Faith.

A 100-day devotional adapted from New York Times bestselling author Joseph Prince's book Grace Revolution.With Joseph Prince as a guide, the faithful can delve even further into the radical, inside-out transformation that comes from a personal acceptance of grace. This devotional will revolutionize how the reader sees God, leading him or her to a victorious life with lasting breakthroughs. Each daily experience includes Today's Scripture: A Scripture to meditate on to recalibrate the mind and receive the fullness of God's grace; Today's Excerpt: A key truth about grace that ministers and delivers God's liberating love; Today's Thought: An uplifting, liberating, and powerful thought for the day; Today's Reflection: A place to journal; Today's Prayer: A simple but powerful prayer to help anyone express his or her heart to the heavenly Father.

365 days of uplifting, Christ-centered devotions for women by women!His Days, My Praise is an interactive way for you to delve into God's Word every day. Each entry in this uplifting, 365-day devotional includes a “My Praise” section that allows you an opportunity to collect and reflect on your thoughts and write them down (plus extra pages in the back of the book for the same purpose).Devotions are numbered, not dated, so you can conveniently begin your journey of praise to God at any time of the year! Each devotion also includes a suggested Bible reading plan that will help you read the entire Bible over 365 days.Build up a heart of thanks for God and his work in your life with His Days, My Praise!

Honesty, authenticity and vulnerability. You want to be a person who reflects these qualities. But sometimes it's just hard to reveal your deepest hardships and struggles. How are Christians supposed to have hope and experience wholeness amidst personal challenges and failures?The women and men of Soul Bare not only intimately understand the risks of exposure, but they are also willing to share their most poignant and painful moments with you. Soul Bare features contributions from the best of today's influential young writers, includingEmily P. FreemanTrillia NewbellHolley GerthSeth HainesJennifer Dukes Leeand many moreSoak in these powerful reflections, and you will find your own soul soothed. If you need to experience beauty in the brokenness of real life laid bare, this book is for you.

Is the garden your happy place? Does gardening give you peace? Devotions from the Garden takes you to that place where dewdrops settle and butterflies gather to witness the miracles of God's creation bloom and grow.Devotions from the Garden:Includes 90 devotions that explore the parallels of life with the elements of the garden to help you see God, sense His presence, soothe your soul, and help you rest in knowing He is with you throughout each dayIs perfect for gardeners, flower enthusiasts, and nature loversIs ideal for garden club meetings and anyone looking for inspirational content to start their dayIncludes beautiful photographs with a fresh, contemporary design for timeless appealCome to the garden alone, and fill your soul with His presence. There's nothing on earth like the peace and loveliness of a magnificent garden. It's the place where Adam and Eve first fellowshipped with God, and where you, too, can escape from this chaotic world into His loving arms of beauty and serenity.

UNVEIL GOD'S ETERNAL PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE! Dr. Fuchsia Pickett wants you to grab hold of this one concept: God has a need to be loved, and you could be the solution. In this impacting life message she shows you the heart of God and how to recognize His purpose for creating you. Everything that He has done, what He is doing now, as well as what He is going to do in your future, has a purpose. Are you playing the part that He created for you? To fulfill your purpose in life, you must first understand and answer soul-searching questions such as: • Who made me? • Who is God? • What is the purpose for my life? • How can I fulfill my destiny? • After this life, then what?

Wise, encouraging pastoral reflections on growing in Christ'When I clothe myself with Jesus, he leaves me room to grow — which is a good thing because, God knows, I'm still growing. I put on Jesus as I would a new and ill-fitting outfit — in order that someday it might fit and be a fitting expression of who I have become.'— from Martin Copenhaver's preface In this volume of rich pastoral meditations, Martin Copenhaver offers rare insight into the myriad ways we try to live the Christian life, showing us that there is indeed'room to grow'in Christ and into the Christian faith. Moving seamlessly from the gently humorous to the thoughtfully serious, these reflections will renew and inspire Christians in their daily walk.

From master storyteller and host of On Being's Poetry Unbound, P draig ê Tuama, comes an unforgettable memoir of peace and reconciliation, Celtic spirituality, belonging, and sexual identity.'It is in the shelter of each other that the people live.'Drawing on this Irish saying, ê Tuama relates ideas of shelter and welcome to our journeys of life, using poetry, story, biblical reflection, and prose to open up gentle ways of living well in a troubled world. In the Shelter introduces Corrymeela, the Northern Ireland peace and reconciliation community ê Tuama led for many years, and throughout the book he reveals the power of storytelling in communities of conflict. From the heart of a poet comes a profound look at the landscapes we all try to inhabit even as we always search for shelter, a place we can call home.An instant spiritual classic in Ireland and Britain, now brought to a US readership.

Dieses kleine Brevier für den Alltag zwischendurch soll Tag für Tag ein wenig religiös begleiten, vielleicht ein wenig unkonventionell, aber dadurch spannender. Der Weg führt vom noch konkret gelebten Juden- und Christentum der frühen Zeit, als Moses noch mit Gott sprach - das nennen wir Erfahrungschristentum -, über die Rationalisierung des Christentums im Kontakt mit der griechischen Philosophie (z.B. Augustinus), was das Christentum abstrakt, lebensfremd machte, es einer angeblichen Vernunft unterwarf, aus der Gott'abgeleitet'oder'bewiesen'wurde, auch einer politischen Vernunft wie der Befreiungstheologie der 1960er Jahre, die politisch angeblich vernünftig die Ziele Gottes - wie man sie zu erkennen wähnte - durchsetzen wollte, bis hin zu den neuen und alten mystischen Erscheinungen, die Christsein durch direkte Gotteserfahrung in der Gottesschau revitalisieren.

Where do you turn when you need God's thoughts on life? The Bible Promise Book®, now in a brand-new Morning & Evening edition. Barbour's Bible Promise Books are perennial bestsellers, with millions of copies in print, and this unique edition features an inspiring promise book theme twice a day for every day of the year. With Bible promises arranged into morning and evening readings—including God's Word, Wisdom, Faith, Prayer, Encouragement, Love, Joy, and more—each scripture will speak directly to your heart, drawing you ever closer to your heavenly Father.

Words have Power! They can build or destroy. The words you hear in your head will impact your relationships, your career, your family, even your health- all the things that matter to you the most.What words do you say to yourself subconsciously each and every day? Do your words breathe life and fuel your dreams? Sometimes we aren't even aware of the way we are talking to ourselves.This book will provide you with the tools you need to take back your self-talk, to identify the ways in which your inner voice is helping and perhaps hurting you. As a person of faith, you want to be guided by the voice of the Holy Spirit. But are you doing that? Is your own inner voice speaking so loudly that the voice of the Holy Spirit doesn't get hear?Dr. Phil will teach the reader how to recognize when their self-talk is not in alignment with God's truth and train the reader to listen, monitor and when necessary change the channel - resulting in a life of greater promise, joy, fulfillment and success.This book teaches how you can:•Speak life daily to ignite your dreams•Recognize when your self-talk is not in alignment with God's truth•Use tools from the Bible which will enable you to live a victorious life by taking control of your self-talk.By improving how you LISTEN, this book will help you LOVE and LIVE much better! Your words matter!

What is the true meaning of success in your work, at home, and in your other relationships? What does'finishing well'mean for you? How can you be confident you will one day hear the Lord say to you,'Well done, good and faithful servant'? The answers to life's most important questions are found in Scripture and highlighted in these down-to-earth daily readings for men. You'll find the wisdom and inspiration you need to grow in your personal character and connect with God in every area of your life. Each brief devotion includes a short passage of Scripture, a brief reflection, a question to help you remember the message and take appropriate action, and a short list of related Scripture references for further study. Start each day with just two minutes in the Bible and enjoy the adventure of living as a man of God today.

God wants to take us on a pilgrimage to a place where hopelessness is replaced by hope, and death is traded for life. In this 365 day devotional, we read how words spoken from hurt and emotion can become words spoken from respect and wisdom, darkness is exchanged for God's light, depression is substituted for action and service, and addiction is swapped for recovery. We climb into Jesus'lap to find rest and peace simply because we can. ​The meditations are our story. An imperfect journey, by imperfect people, into the loving arms of the Father. We have been saved by the blood of Jesus and encouraged by the Holy Spirit to continue the recovery journey on his way, not ours. Serenity is possible, because all things are possible for those who believe in Christ Jesus.

Are you compartmentalizing God?If you ever feel like your times spent praying or trying to read the Bible are disconnected from the rest of your day, you need this book. Devotions aren't supposed to be isolated from your life; the God who created you also calls you to create—whether that is a business, a family, a book, a photograph, a website, a sermon, or a meal.Created for More ties together our drive to create and our desire for God. Spend 30 days learning to be more than you thought you could be. Be humble. Be intentional. Be limited. Be parallel. Be invested. Be brave.Be a creator as you draw near to the God who created you.

Filled with encouraging and thought-provoking quotes and meditations, Life Lines combines practical advice and passages from Scripture to help readers grow in faith and overcome life's obstacles.

There is more in Benedict's Rule than meets the eye. Based on the rules of life of John Cassian and Saint Basil, Benedict invites us to go further back to the scriptural basis of all Christian and monastic living and pursue our spiritual journey by the guidance of the Gospel.This book of reflections on the tools for good living is intended to be read very slowly, one section at a time. In addition to communicating reflections on each verse of chapter 4, Casey invites readers to:· continue the process of reflection for themselves· apply what is written to their own lives· draw on their own wisdom and insight· and, ultimately, broaden their experience of monastic spirituality

Is your heart burdened by loss, rejection, or even discouragement caused by other Christians or a church? If you wonder, “How can I trust God with my hurts?” Diana Savage invites you to renew your hope and start your emotional and spiritual healing in this year-long gathering of inspiring devotions and words of encouragement. Your heart's deepest questions are met with hope- and humor-filled meditations and life illustrations. How can I restore the joy of my faith when life is challenging? How do I heal and forgive if I've been let down by believers? Is comfort in God possible when I feel distant from him? Whether you or someone in your life faces sadness, uncertainty, or discontentment—52 Heart-Lifters for Difficult Times offers words of encouragement to help a heart in every season experience spiritual healing and feel safe in Jesus'love and care once again.

We're all weighed down by loads we were never intended to carry. With New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as your guide, Traveling Light invites you to release some of those heavy burdens and experience true rest.We've all seen weary travelers--everything they own crammed into their luggage, staggering through terminals and hotel lobbies with overstuffed suitcases, trunks, duffels, and backpacks. Backs ache. Feet burn. Eyelids droop. We've all seen people like that; at times, we all are people like that--if not with our physical luggage, then at least with our spiritual load.The suitcase of guilt. A sack of discontent. You drape a duffel bag of weariness on one shoulder and a hanging bag of grief on the other. Add on a backpack of doubt, an overnight bag of loneliness, and a trunk of fear. Pretty soon you're pulling more stuff than a skycap. No wonder you're so tired at the end of the day. Lugging luggage is exhausting.Centered around the comforting, uplifting words of Psalm 23, Traveling Light will give you the encouragement and the tools you need to release the burdens of:Self-relianceArroganceHopelessnessDisappointmentShameThere are certain weights in life that we simply aren't designed to carry, and Max reminds us that the Lord is asking you to set them down and trust him. He is the father at the baggage claim. When a dad sees his five-year-old son trying to drag the family trunk off the carousel, what does he say? The father will say to his son what God is saying to you.'Set it down, child. I'll carry that one.'What if we took God up on his offer? We just might find ourselves traveling a little lighter.