Upper room books jan 2012 (5 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Know an elderly person who needs a little encouragement Best-selling author Missy Buchanan, an older adult advocate and a former creativity educator, offers you a bounty of ideas for lifting the spirits of older adults. Her passion for and sensitivity to the needs of elderly persons shine through in this practical book that's packed with simple, creative ways to boost the joy of older adults.Joy Boosters is perfect for families and friends of older adults, caregivers, senior residence facilities, and churches that want to minister effectively to older adults. Don't miss the opportunity to make someone's day.or week.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Countless people around the world have prayed this prayer, and it has helped them find peace in the midst of their harried lives.Did you know that the above words are just the beginning of a longer prayer In this book, beloved pastor and teacher Trevor Hudson explores the entire Serenity Prayer, giving insights into each phrase and making the prayer accessible to everyday people.He looks at the prayer from a Christian perspective, sharing his own experiences with addiction but broadening the book to address the struggles that come to all of us, regardless of whether we are in recovery.Hudson addresses addictions that differ from the stereotypical, such as eating compulsively, overworking, or filling one's life with religious activity. He challenges you to make this prayer part of your daily devotions and to pray it with others.Each brief chapter contains a single-paragraph summary called 'In a Nutshell.' Hudson then poses a thought-provoking question or suggestion for reflection and ends with a scripture passage related to the chapter topic.Learn how this simple prayer can transform your life, bringing peace into even the messiest situations.…

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Soon after the angel Gabriel announced to Mary the astonishing news that she would bear the long-awaited Messiah, Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who was also expecting a child.As Mary greeted Elizabeth, the child in Elizabeth's womb (John the Baptist) leaped inside her. Elizabeth exclaimed to Mary, 'God has blessed you among all women. Why do I have this honor, that the mother of my Lord should come to me 'Mary responded by singing a song of praise to God, commonly known as the Magnificat.Her song, recorded in Luke 1:46-55, was not a sweet lullaby sung in anticipation of the baby Jesus' birth, Stroman says. Instead, it was a message of deliverance and hope.Mary's song proclaimed deliverance and hope to a dark and fearful world. It continues to bring challenge and hope to us today.Singing Mary's Song provides scripture readings, meditations, and prayers for each day of Advent. Each week's readings focus on various lines of Mary's song. Reflection questions are included each week.This Advent study will give you new insight into the life of Mary. Listen closely to Mary's song and discover its message for you today. A great study for individuals or groups. …

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Are you soul-weary Do you struggle to make time for God in the midst of a packed schedule Or do you sometimes stay so busy doing things for God that you can't relax and just 'be' Jesus faced amazing pressure and overwhelming demands throughout his ministry, but he did not experience the burnout so common today among Christian ministers and laypersons.You can learn the rhythm of living that Jesus demonstrates - the Cycle of Grace - throughout the Gospels. Use this workbook and accompanying video about the Cycle of Grace either individually or in a small group.The Cycle of Grace examines 4 components of a grace-filled life: - Acceptance- Sustenance- Significance- FruitfulnessTrevor Hudson, a dynamic pastor, author, and speaker, introduces each part of the Cycle of Grace in a short video segment (available on YouTube). The video segments are titled as follows: - Cycle of Grace 1: Acceptance- Cycle of Grace 2: Sustenance- Cycle of Grace 3: Significance- Cycle of Grace 4: Fruitfulness- Cycle of Grace 5: A Grace-filled Way to LiveIn the workbook Jerry Haas provides practical exercises for individuals and groups, complete with suggestions for journaling and preparing for group sessions.This 6-week study will help you- know that God loves you- nurture your spiritual life- understand who you are called to be in the world- learn how to restore balance to your lifeThe workbook includes a Leader's Guide and several useful appendixes. A must-have resource for clergy and lay leaders, The Cycle of Grace is also an excellent text for seminary and college classes preparing students for ministry.…