Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News?

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1 Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R To order call 072 To order call or 072 visit or visit

2 From The Upper Room Light of Lights features four weeks of devotions selected from The Upper Room daily devotional guide to create a focus on themes of the Advent wreath: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace. There are tips for including the tradition of the Advent wreath in your home or congregation. It has additional meditations for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the Sunday after Christmas. It also has a small-group guide.

3 In this book of poetry and reflections, Roberta Bondi expresses her muddled feelings over the death of her mother shock, love, pain, anger, guilt, emptiness, confusion, exhaustion. Her honesty and authentic spirituality provide comfort and help with accepting the backward and forward movements of the grieving process. Even though we may feel isolated in our grief, we do not grieve alone WildThings Roberta C. Bondi- Item #: UR1341 R Light of Lights The Upper Room- Item #: UR1341 R Disciplines 2019 The Upper Room- Item #: UR1742 R165.00

4 Taste & See Jan Johnson - Item #: 1354 R Jan Johnson offers an innovative Advent small-group study built around a careful contextual reading of scripture combined with the imaginative reading approach introduced by St. Ignatius. The title Taste and See hints at how readers are invited to experience the stories of the season with their senses. Drawing on that experience of scripture, participants then consider how these stories speak to their own lives. At the Edge of Life Richard L. Morgan- Item #: 1332 R Richard Morgan offers perspective and advice to people coping with a family member, friend, or patient who is approaching the time of death. These 30 meditations take us from accepting our ow n mortality and the impending death of someone we care about through making preparations, finding closure, and dying moments. The result is a sense of peace that gives readers confidence as companions to the dying. Fourth daily living. The God We Can Know is a 7-week study designed for the entire congregation to explore the I Am sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Perfect for Lent or any time of year, this series will help you find and form an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith, Who do you say I am? Loving the World Rebecca Dwight Bruff - Item #: 1335 R The God we can Know Rob Fuquay - Item #: 1338 R150.00

5 Walking in the Light Steve Harper - Item #: 1344 R Steve Harper encourages you to pray and read scripture in ways that lead to knowing and doing God s will. He employs the metaphor of walking in the light to frame a method of prayer and practice, using scripture and tradition to inform the steps of this ongoing walk with God called discernment. Questions for reflection and discussion are provided at the end of the book. Interruptions Jacob Armstrong - Item #: 1347 R A 40-Day Journey with Jesus provides a chance for you to set aside your stress and refocus on God. The scripture-based meditations guide you to think about interruptions from various angles. Armstrong weaves together biblical and contemporary stories in these short, effective devotions. His book will encourage you and remind you that God wants to meet you in all the interruptions of your life. Rhythms of Growth Linda Douty - Item #: 1351 R In Rhythms of Growth, Linda Douty uses the four seasons of the year to illustrate natural trends in our spiritual lives. Her conversational style and ability to bring together the everyday and the holy make this book appealing for the woman who wants a devotional book that is applicable to everyday life. Room at my Table Evelyn Bence - Item #: 1359 R Miss Evelyn, offers 52 winsome devotions that witness to Christian love as the foundation of gracious hospitality. Reflecting on gatherings at her table that have brought together friends, family, and strangers, Miss Evelyn inspires readers to love their neighbor. A little helpful hosting advice and recipes along the way provide even more encouragement and delight. This book can be an appropriate gift for a hostess as well.

6 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Facing Financial Struggle Wessel Bentley - Item #: 1027 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. Facing Financial Struggle provides 4 weeks of daily readings, prayers, and suggestions to support you as you deal with financial trouble and all the emotions it stirs. In this guide, you ll find scriptures, prayers, questions, and ideas appropriate for personal or group study. It s a parent s nightmare: finding out something is seriously wrong with your child, and there s not much you can do about it. As the parent of a child with heart problems, Wessel Bentley knows the agony of this situation. Bentley sensitively guides parents through a 28-day process of prayer and reflection, offering practical suggestions to help them cope with their situation. Praying Through a Child s Illness Wessel Bentley - Item #: 9801 R Aging is part of God s plan and it s a gift, not punishment, says Missy Buchanan. Buchanan reminds us that aging is a matter of perspective if we fix our eyes on negative images of growing old, we will miss the treasures right in front of us. But when we focus on God, we discover an abiding joy that comes only with a long life. Aging Faithfully - 28 Days of Prayer Missy Buchanan - Item #: 1063 R The sixth book in the 28 Days of Prayer series, Healing from Divorce offers meditations that will lead you on a journey of healing. Whether you anticipate divorce, are in the midst of the process, or are living life after divorce, each meditation suggests a Bible reading and quotes a Bible verse. Each also includes a story, along with a question or exercise for reflection. Healing from Divorce Mary Lou Redding - Item #: 1315 R Caregiving is a demanding task that takes a huge toll on the person providing care mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Nell Noonan, speaking from her own experience as caregiver for her husband, describes caregiving as a cataclysmic spiritual experience. The Struggles of Caregiving Nell E. Noonan - Item #: 1091 R100.00

7 A Bead and a Prayer Kristen E. Vincent - Item #: 1217 R A Bead and a Prayer introduces Protestant prayer beads to Christians who have no experience in praying with beads. Author Kristen Vincent explores the history and art of using beads in prayer, explains how to use prayer beads, includes instructions for making your own set of prayer beads, and offers a variety of prayers. A Bead and a Prayer introduces Protestant prayer beads to Christians who have no experience in praying with beads. Author Kristen Vincent explores the history and art of using beads in prayer, explains how to use prayer beads, includes instructions for making your own set of prayer beads, and offers a variety of prayers. Bead & Book Gift Set - with beads Kristen E. Vincent - Item #: 1327 R Does being a part of the Wesleyan tradition make any difference in living out your faith? Does Methodism offer guidance as we look to the future and seek renewal? Methodist Christians sometimes exhibit the most unchristian attitudes and behavior. People notice. And it s reflecting badly on the church. A Blueprint for Discipleship Kevin Watson- Item #: DR556 R A Clearing Season Sarah Parsons- Item #: 9817 R You hear about devout friends giving up seemingly innocent things like chocolate or stressing out as they try to live a more perfect life during six grueling weeks for reasons you don t completely understand. Sermons about penitence are preached, and guilt soaks the congregation. PAPERBACK EDITION A compilation of scripture, prayers and spiritual readings, this inexhaustible resource contains thematically arranged material for each week of the year and for monthly personal retreats. Its contents have made it a sought-after desk reference, a valuable library resource, and a cherished companion. A Guide to Prayer for All God s People Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #: 710 R LEATHER EDITION A compilation of scripture, prayers and spiritual readings, this inexhaustible resource contains thematically arranged material for each week of the year and for monthly personal retreats. Its contents have made it a sought-after desk reference, a valuable library resource, and a cherished companion. A Guide to Prayer for All God s People Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #: 613 R350.00

8 PAPERBACK EDITION For more than 20 years, people have turned to the Guide to Prayer series for their daily devotional time. Like its predecessors, A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God will become a treasured favorite for those hungering for God as the Christian year unfolds. A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #:1001 R LEATHER EDITION For more than 20 years, people have turned to the Guide to Prayer series for their daily devotional time. Like its predecessors, A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God will become a treasured favorite for those hungering for God as the Christian year unfolds. A Guide to Prayer for All Who Seek God Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #:999 R PAPERBACK EDITION This book, the fourth in The Upper Room s bestselling Guide to Prayer series, offers a simple pattern of daily prayer built around weekly themes and organized by the Christian church year. LEATHER EDITION This book, the fourth in The Upper Room s bestselling Guide to Prayer series, offers a simple pattern of daily prayer built around weekly themes and organized by the Christian church year. A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #:1328 R A Guide to Prayer for All Who Walk with God Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #:1226 R PAPERBACK EDITION A best seller for more than a decade! This classic devotional and prayer book includes thematically arranged material for each week of the year as well as themes and schedules for 12 personal retreats. LEATHER EDITION A best seller for more than a decade! This classic devotional and prayer book includes thematically arranged material for each week of the year as well as themes and schedules for 12 personal retreats. A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #:559 R A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #:460 R350.00

9 The Power of Praying in Community A House of Prayer begins with a personal story: a moment of a deep sense of isolation and spiritual distress that gives way to a deep sense of abiding connectedness and community. That movement from isolation to serenity by means of praying together, spiritually or physically, is the emphasis of this book. A House of Prayer Thomas R. Steagald - Item #: 1321 R A Mile in My Shoes Trevor Hudson - Item #: 9815 R With this imperative, Jesus made compassion for others central to the Christian life. Being personally and deeply aware of the suffering of our neighbors (both near and abroad) requires deep listening and action. A Quiet Pentecost Dwight H. Judy - Item #: 1199 R Inviting the Spirit into Congregational Life. Quiet Pentecosts (experiences of the Holy Spirit s power at work) are happening as Christians engage in spiritual practices. These include meditative reading of scripture, walking the labyrinth, prayerful listening to one another, spiritual direction, and more. The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series Caregiving is... about forming a relationship with another whom we might never have chosen to know. It is about doing all we do practically with the intention of growing into a relationship of respect, listening, presence, and truthfulness, Henri Nouwen writes. A Spirituality of Caregiving Henri J. M. Nouwen - Item #: 1045 R The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series. Fundraising is, first and foremost, a ministry, renowned author and teacher Henri Nouwen writes in the introduction. It s a way of announcing our vision and inviting other people into our mission. A Spirituality of Fundraising Henri J. M. Nouwen - Item #: 1044 R The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series. Nouwen, a beloved pastor and teacher who authored more than 40 books, had an unusual ability to help readers see the simplicity and beauty of the spiritual life. The deep wisdom and sensitivity that shine forth in his writing encourage people to move closer to the heart of God and dwell in the knowledge of God s love. A Spirituality of Homecoming Henri J. M. Nouwen - Item #: 1114 R120.00

10 The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series. In the spiritual life, discipline requires conscious effort to keep every area in life from being filled up. It means creating space in our life for God to act and speak. A Table of Delight Feasting with God in the wilderness A Spirituality of Living Henri J. M. Nouwen - Item #: 1088 R A Table of Delight Elizabeth Canham Item #: 9804 R A Turbulent Peace. The Psalms for our time. A wakeful faith, spiritual practice in the real world. A Turbulent Peace Ray Waddle - Item #: 9873 R A Wakeful Faith J. Marshall Jenkins - Item #: 912 R For anyone who dismisses Lent as a seemingly endless time of self-sacrifice and introspection, this 6-week study for Lent offers a breath of fresh air. It connects prayer and other inner spiritual practices with outward actions of mercy and compassion. Worship is the lifeblood of the church. To Africana worshipers, God is very present in the service, and the response is heartfelt, jubilant, and authentic. The Africana Worship Book uncovers the best-of from the African-American church as well as from the Caribbean, American, and African shores. A World Worth Saving George Hovaness Donigian- Item #: 1211 R Africana Worship Book (Year A) Valerie Davis & Safiyah Fosua -Item #: DR490 R330.00

11 The second volume of this compilation includes all new Africana worship references and great new features including a worship plan for young adults, articles on the Africana worship praxis, short dramatic monologues, and sound files. Completing the series, The Africana Worship Book (Year C) offers the same diversity as the 2 other volumes with all new material from new voices. Discover fresh and inviting calls to worship, liturgies, prayers, offertory prayers, doxologies, choral readings, creeds, chants, and benedictions. Africana Worship Book (Year B) Valerie Davis & Safiyah Fosua -Item #: DR490 R Africana Worship Book (Year C) Valerie Davis & Safiyah Fosua -Item #: DR545 R An Inquiry Approach. The church is in the hands of its elders. While the popular perception is that the aged are needy and infirm, Gentzler affirms that the majority of older adults have plenty to give. The church needs to tap into their wisdom, energy, experience, and talents. Does anger sometimes get the best of you? Are there days when you feel mad at the world? Anger is a common human emotion, yet it often leaves us squirming with discomfort and worrying that we re not spiritual enough. Aging & Ministry in the 21st Century Richard H. Gentzler Jr. - Item #: DR540 R Anger - Minding Your Passion Amy Lyles Wilson - Item #: 9801 R A pathways in spiritual growth. As if the heart mattered, a Wesleyan spirituality. 60 Meditations for Personal Spiritual Direction For those who do not have a spiritual director or are curious about the concept W. Paul Jones has crafted a series of topical meditations that facilitate self-guided spiritual direction. As if the Heart Mattered Gregory S. Clapper - Item #: 820 R95.00 Becoming Who God Wants You to Be W. Paul Jones- Item #: 1324 R140.00

12 Cultivating Attentiveness in the Season of Advent. Enter Advent this year with an attitude of curious expectancy and trustful anticipation. Linger for a while and pay attention to the meaning of the season as you focus on a single word each week, pray the beautiful prayers and hymn texts, and try various forms of prayer. Behold! Pamela C. Hawkins - Item #: 1062 R What awaits us after death? Flora Wuellner brings her deep wisdom and a lifetime of study, reflection, observation, and spiritual direction to shed light on what Jesus revealed about eternal life. Her writing offers hope and comfort to those who might be troubled by mixed messages about the afterlife from church or who are simply wounded from misunderstandings on the subject. Beyond Death Flora Slosson Wuellner - Item #: 1318 R Unlike many books on church membership, Being a Christian in the Wesleyan Tradition does not spend a lot of time on bylaws or matters of organization. Instead, the author speaks to the heart of our participation: how we belong, what we believe, how we live, and the possibilities for our growth in faith. Being a Christian in the Wesleyan Tradition John O. Gooch- Item #: DR559 R Breaking & Mending, Divorce and God s Grace Breaking & Mending: Divorce Mary Lou Redding - Item #: 855 R Companions in Christ Leader s Guide is designed to develop you as a leader in guiding the spiritual life of your congregation. This resource gives you an overview of the Christian spiritual life and the practices that help people enter into the formative pattern of Christ s life: a life of prayer, study, and service. The newly revised, all-in-onevolume foundational resource! If you re considering Companions in Christ for your church, begin with this book. This one-volume introduction to Companions in Christ moves through an uninterrupted 28-week study of 5 topics Companions in Christ Leader s Guide Bryant, Thompson, Grana - Item #: 9840 R Companions in Christ Participant s Book Dawson, Gonzalez,Hinson - Item #: 9843 R120.00

13 Embracing the Journey: The Way of Christ focuses on an exploration of spiritual formation as an individual and corporate journey toward wholeness and holiness through the grace of God. This book is the first segment of a 5-volume study of the original 28-week Companions in Christ resource This user-friendly Leader s Guide provides complete guidance, content, and background material for the 6 weekly meetings (plus a preparatory meeting) covered in Exploring the Way Participant s Book. Also included is general information about Christian spirituality and disciplines. Embracing the Journey Vol. 1 Job & Thompson- Item #: 9830 R Exploring the Way Leader s Guide Thompson & Bryant - Item #: 9807 R Do you long for something more? You re not alone. Even people raised in church can feel disconnected from and even repelled by what should be a comforting, constant presence in their lives. It s why so many people today proclaim themselves spiritual but not religious. But what does that mean? And what do people mean when they talk about the spiritual journey? Exploring the Way Participant s Book Marjorie J. Thompson - Item #: 9806 R Leaders Guide. Everything you need to guide a small group in a 6-week exploration of authentic Christian spirituality is contained in this Leader s Guide The Way of Transforming Discipleship Stephen D. Bryant - Item #: 9841 R Participant s Book Are you becoming the person God wants you to be? Discover a way to authentic Christian spirituality through this 6-week study. By shining the light of God s Word into the darkness of our lives, Hudson will lead you to a pathway of discovery and growth. The Way of Transforming Discipleship Trevor Hudson & Bryant- Item #: R90.00 Leader s Guide. The Way of Blessedness Stephen D. Bryant - Item #: 994 R The Way of Blessedness Leader s Guide provides everything you need to lead small groups through this 9-week study of the Beatitudes, including a preparatory meeting. The Leader s Guide contains detailed weekly session plans and a list of Weekly Needs at a Glance to make preparation for each meeting simple and quick.

14 Participant s Book The Way of Blessedness invites readers to cultivate the dispositions of the soul as outlined in Jesus Sermon on the Mount, which suit us for the reign of God while drawing us into its realm. Jesus portrays the reign of God in terms that are contrary to social hierarchy in his time as well as our own. The Way of Blessedness Thompson & Bryant - Item #: 992 R90.00 Leader s Guide This guide provides everything you need to prepare and lead small-group studies of The Way of Discernment. The 10-week study focuses on the ancient spiritual discipline of discernment for the individual, congregations, or larger bodies of the church. The Way of Discernment Marjorie J. Thompson - Item #: 9959 R Participant s Book How do you discover God s guidance for personal and congregational decisions? Explore paths to clarity in The Way of Discernment, a 10-week study for small groups. The Way of Discernment Doughty with Thompson- Item #: 9958 R Leader s Guide The Way of Forgiveness Stephen D. Bryant - Item #: 981 R The Way of Forgiveness Leader s Guide provides everything you need to lead small groups through this 8-week study. This guide includes step-by-step instructions for each of the weekly sessions. It also includes information to help you develop the distinct skills needed when leading spiritual formation groups. Participant s Book It takes a lot of willingness and practice to see life from God s perspective. Perhaps nothing goes against the grain of human nature more than forgiving those who wound us and accepting forgiveness from others. But practicing forgiveness will transform your life and help you grow in the heart and mind of Christ. The Way of Forgiveness Marjorie J. Thompson - Item #: 980 R90.00 Leader s Guide The Way of Grace Leader s Guide provides all the tools you need to guide small groups through this 9-week journey. You ll reflect on the way of grace in our lives through the lens of 8 encounters between Jesus and various people described in John s Gospel The Way of Grace Thompson & Tidwell - Item #: 9879 R125.00

15 Participant s Book The Way of Grace John Indermark- Item #: 9878 R90.00 Grace is a gift. Even before we recognize its need in our lives, God extends us favor. This 9-week study in the Companions in Christ series explores the Gospel of John and how divine grace is at work in our lives today, just as it was in the lives of biblical characters 2,000 years ago. Leader s Guide Everything you need to guide a small group on a 10-week journey into the heart of prayer is contained in this Leader s Guide. The Way of Prayer Marjorie J. Thompson - Item #: R Participant s Book It s said that prayer is so primal an urge for humankind that we re born into the world praying. Yet, something so natural and seemingly so easy comes hard sometimes. Leader s Guide Do you search the scriptures to validate your own beliefs and decisions, or do you allow the Word-in-text to search you? If you re looking for a deeper experience of God s Word, this study will support you in going beyond simple Bible study. The Way of Prayer Vennard with Bryant - Item #: R The Way of Scripture Marjorie J. Thompson - Item #: 1033 R Participant s Book Join other committed Christians in a 7-week study designed to help you experience scripture as a place of transforming encounter with God. This Companions in Christ resource promotes the classical practice of lectio divina to develop patterns of being engaged by God in scripture. CD for helping children experince God. The Way of Scripture Mulholland with Thompson- Item #: 1034 R Way of the Child CD Wynn McGregor - Item #: 9845 R180.00

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17 If you set aside just 10 minutes per day, Child of the Light will help you find your quiet center amid the stressful flurry of the November/December busyness. As you read the book s brief readings inspired by the season s carols and hymns, your spirit will be lifted, and your thoughts will be redirected to the purpose of the season: preparing for the coming of Christ. Child of the Light Beth A. Richardson - Item #: 9816 R Choosing pilgrimage. An adventure in spiritual formation for the next generation. Participants book, volume 1. Way of Choosing Pilgrimage Vol1 Item #: 9826 R90.00 Choosing pilgrimage. An adventure in spiritual formation for the next generation. Participants book, volume 2. Choosing pilgrimage. An adventure in spiritual formation for the next generation. Participants book, volume 3. Way of Bible Pilgrimage Vol2 Item #: 9835 R90.00 Prayer the Heart Pilgrimage - Vol3 Item #: 9836 R90.00 An adventure in spiritual formation for the next generation. Participants book, volume 4. An adventure in spiritual formation for the next generation. Participants book, volume 5. Companions on pilgriamge Vol4 Item #: 9837 R90.00 Stepping into the World Vol5 Item #: 9838 R90.00

18 Way of Pilgrimage Item #: 9827 R Leaders Guide. An advernture in spiritual formation for the next generation. Do you practice extreme compassion? When a calamity strikes, you re ready to organize, donate, volunteer. But there are quieter personal tragedies all around you every day. Whether it s a faraway look in the eyes of a coworker, friend, family member, or stranger at the next table in the coffee shop, burdens come in all sizes but weigh equally. Compassion Amy Lyles Wilson- Item #: FA9955 R A Study on Choice and Simplicity. Do you make everyday economic decisions that reflect your Christian faith and values? Or are you living large in a material world? Using the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) as its inspiration, Climbing the Sycamore Tree is a 6-week study of faithful stewardship. Climbing the Sycamore Tree Ann Hagmann - Item #: 946 R Reconciliation and Restorative Justice at Christ s Table. n this broken world, community is rare. Sadly, this is sometimes true even in the church. Conflict confronts us in just about every corner of our lives from personal to familial, from congregational to denominational, from national to international. Conflict and Communion Thomas Porter, Editor - Item #: DR478 R Voices from women in ministry. This book is truly about life with God: a life in which the awareness and consciousness of God sweep us off our feet the way a lover would. It is about taking on the mind of Christ, a process that is a journey, the journey of prayer. So begins Wolpert s invitation to fully experience the lifeline God offers us in prayer. Courageous Spirit Item #: 9895 R Creating a Life with God Daniel Wolpert - Item #: 9855 R170.00

19 Creating an Authentic Youth Ministry Deepen your relationship with God as you discover your creativity. Prepare to have your senses fine-tuned to the Holy in all things. Creativity is usually defined narrowly and associated only with artists or children. Creativity is so much more than art making, writes Kincannon. Creating an Authentic Youth Ministry E. M. Fashbaugh, II - Item #: DR406 R Creativity and Divine Surprise Karla M. Kincannon - Item #: 9812 R Returning harmony to conflicted congregations. Prayer can be wonderfully accessible to everyone. In learning to pray, no laboratory is needed but a room, no apparatus but ourselves, Douglas Steere writes. Aware of how easily we can be intimidated by complex methods, Steere suggests that we begin by simply acknowledging our dependence on God. David s Harp Bill Kemp- Item #: R Dimensions of Prayer Douglas V. Steere - Item #: 971 R This is the story of a devout faith community, made up of people you d rarely see sitting in your sanctuary on any Sunday, that meets in an old warehouse (and former basement tattoo shop) on the wrong side of the tracks founded by a self-proclaimed rule-breaking team of a recovering evangelical and a theological mutt. Discerning God s Will Together. A spiritual Practice for the church Dirty Word Jim Walker - Item #: DR539 R Discerning God s Will Together D.E. Morris & C. M. Olsen - Item #: 808 R160.00

20 A book of daily devotions for 2015 Do something for the environment pray. The icecaps are melting. The air we breathe and water we drink are polluted. Forests are being cleared of oxygen-making trees and ecosystem-integral wildlife. Our daily lives impact our earth mostly leaving negative footprints. Disciplines 2015 Item #: 1237 R CHECK Earth Gospel Sam Hamilton-Poore- Item #: 9943 R Embodied Light Melissa Tidwell - Item #: 1214 R Why do we celebrate Christmas? Why was Jesus born? What does Jesus birth have to do with my life? Embodied Light invites you to ponder our Creator s daring adventure of becoming human and coming to earth to live among us. During this 4-week study, you will explore the meaning of incarnation Designed especially for members of the board of directors, this 40-page booklet is an insightful resource covering many aspects of the board. A consultant with many Emmaus communities, Gilmore explains the responsibilities of the board members, duties of the board committees, possible committee assignments, and much more. Emmaus: The Board of Directors Richard A. Gilmore - Item #: 883 R60.00 The mountaintop Emmaus weekend experience is temporary, while the rest of a pilgrim s life may seem like a valley. Martin guides new pilgrims on how to come down from the mountain and work in the valleys of everyday congregational life. When The Walk to Emmaus event is over, your journey as a Fourth Day pilgrim begins. As you move into Day Four s solo daily practices of piety, study, and Christian action, you will cherish this informative booklet. Emmaus: Coming Down from the Mountain Lawrence Martin- Item #: 882 R60.00 Emmaus: Day Four Robert Wood - Item #: 9880 R60.00

21 This booklet was put together by Emmaus pilgrims for other pilgrims. Each of the 60 undated meditations elaborates on one of the 15 themes that you have heard during your weekend. As you read, your spirit will be nourished on your Fourth Day. You will be encouraged in your daily discipleship. You will find yourself drawing closer to Christ. Emmaus: Fourth Day Forward No author- Item #: 1047 R50.00 What kind of fruit are you bearing for Christ? Paul uses the term fruit of the Spirit to describe traits of the Holy Spirit that should be evident in every Christian. The fruit we bear indicates how much we resemble Jesus, our model and mentor. Emmaus: Fruit of the Spirit Cathi Eberly - Item #: 1111 R60.00 Want to learn how to delegate, prioritize, get organized, listen, serve humbly, and become more Christlike? The Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis can revitalize your faith and help you discover how you can lead as Christ s servant in your home, church, school, or workplace.this book explains the leadership skills. Emmaus: Leadership Development Ideal Curtis- Item #: 1067 R60.00 This booklet is designed for Music Directors on Emmaus and Chrysalis weekends. It explains the spiritual focus of each day of the 3-day event, gives guidance for selecting music to enhance the 15 talks and various worship services, and offers tips for song leading. Emmaus: Music Directors & Song Leaders Gene Berrier and Kate Dickinson - Item #:1070 R60.00 One of the most critical elements in successful Emmaus and Chrysalis communities is the relationship between the two. The Emmaus and Chrysalis movements were designed to function as partners in ministry. But sometimes tensions arise between Emmaus and Chrysalis communities. In this booklet, Kay Gray offers helpful advice for Emmaus spiritual directors, covering such topics as: The role of spiritual directors, qualifications for selection, the spiritual director s responsibilities before, during, and after the weekend. Emmaus: One in the Spirit David McKeown - Item #: 1110 R60.00 Emmaus: Spiritual Directors Kay Gray - Item #: 886 R60.00

22 The author covers qualities of a team member, spiritual benefits of team membership, what happens at team meetings, leadership development, and other aspects of being part of an Emmaus team. Every conference room team member needs this booklet. This 40-page booklet guides individuals through the process of sponsoring fellow pilgrims on The Walk to Emmaus. The authors explore the range of possibilities in the role of the sponsor for the renewal of church leaders, Emmaus communities, and the church. Emmaus: Spiritual Growth through Team Experience Joanne Bultemeier- Item #: 885 R60.00 You ve just finished your first Chrysalis weekend. How can you hold on to the excitement you feel now and stay close to Christ? The 60 daily devotions in Taking Flight, written by teens and young adults who have been through Chrysalis, will help you stay in touch with Christ, other Christians, and your God-given calling. Emmaus: Taking Flight 60 Daily Devos Various Chrysalis participants - Item #: 1048 R50.00 Emmaus: Sponsorship Richard & Janine Gilmore- Item #: 873 R60.00 Bob Wood, founding international director of The Walk to Emmaus, gives a personal firsthand account of the beginnings of the movement, which started in This booklet details the growth of The Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis in the United States and around the world. Emmaus: The Early History Robert Wood - Item #: 962 R60.00 Designed for persons who have participated in The Walk to Emmaus. This helpful booklet provides ideas on joining group reunions, organizing groups, and improving the quality of group reunions as a means of growth in grace. Emmaus: The Group Reunion Stephen D. Bryant- Item #: 884 R60.00 As a way of infusing participants with a sense of God s unconditional (agape) love, tangible signs of agape are everywhere during a Walk to Emmaus or a Chrysalis weekend. This book explains the various forms of agape and anonymous acts of servanthood that are vital to communicating unconditional love during each 3-day event. Emmaus: The Role of Agape Susan Jackson - Item #: 1092 R60.00

23 Walking Side by Side offers 45 devotional readings that relate to the 15 talks on an Emmaus weekend. The 3 biblically based meditations for each talk help pilgrims continue the spiritual journey on the Fourth Day (the rest of their lives). Pilgrims who want to reflect on topics presented during the weekend will find encouragement in this devotional booklet. Emmaus: Walking Side by Side Cherie Jones & Joanne Bultemeier - Item #: 880 R60.00 This booklet is ideal for potential Chrysalis participants and church leaders. It introduces readers to the ideas behind Chrysalis and helps them know what to expect during a life-changing Chrysalis weekend. Emmaus: What Is Chrysalis? Sharlyn DeHaven Gates - Item #: 9881 R60.00 This 40-page booklet contains information about what happens during an Emmaus weekend, what participants should expect, and how Emmaus can help congregations. The resource answers the most frequently asked questions about Emmaus, the Emmaus community, and Emmaus follow-up groups. Emmaus: What Is Emmaus Stephen D. Bryant - Item #: 881 R60.00 Your Questions Answered answers the most frequently asked questions about Emmaus and Chrysalis. Every member of the Board of Directors, especially the WEEK- END BOARD REPRESENTATIVE and the leadership team for each Walk to Emmaus or Chrysalis event, needs a copy. Emmaus: Your Questions Answered Greg Engroff - Item #: 1068 R60.00 Meeting God in scripture. Entering the New Testament. Leaders Guide. Meeting God in scripture. Entering the New Testament. Participant s Workbook. Entering the New Testament LG Item #: 9968 R Entering the New Testament PG Item #: 9967 R105.00

24 Meeting God in Scripture. Entering the Old Testament. Leaders Guide. Meeting God in Scripture. Entering the Old Testament. Participant s workook Entering the Old Testament LG Item #: 9946 R Entering the Old Testament PG Item #: 9945 R Entering the Psalms LG Anne Crumpler - Item #: 9975 R Entering the Psalms invites you to consider how a collection of poetic praises and laments dating from 1400 BC to 500 BC relate to your own life and experiences. Finding that connection is at the heart of formational reading, and that s the thread of the Meeting God in Scripture series. Entering the Psalms PG Item #: 9973 R This is a different Bible study from most. Entering the Psalms invites you to consider how a collection of poetic praises and laments dating from 1400 BC to 500 BC relate to your own life and experiences. Finding that connection is at the heart of formational reading, and that s the thread of the Meeting God in Scripture series.?? Evangelism & Theology in Wesleyan Spirit Albert C. Outler - Item #: DR151 R A high unemployment rate, tensions and wars around the world, soaring gas prices, job stress... Are today s anxieties shrinking your Christmas spirit, your sense of joy, your purpose, your song? This Advent, expect the unexpected. Reconnect with the Christmas story, the arrival of Christ s biblical message of hope and healing for this world. Expecting the Unexpected Blair Gilmer Meeks - Item #: 1004 R165.00

25 Extending the Table Mark Stamm - Item #: DR553 R Who is missing? Mark Stamm says this is a question the church should ask every time its members gather around the Lord s Table. Participation in the Lord s Supper is not a ritual action we perform as isolated individuals, Stamm points out. Instead, we partake of the sacrament with the whole church in mind, even those who cannot attend. Journal writing is a sharing between our true selves and God. It s a powerful yet simple spiritual practice. Journaling goes beyond the nearly constant inner conversations we have with ourselves every day. The mere act of putting our unedited thoughts on paper, in our own handwriting, leads to eye-opening insights, clarity of thought, and deeper reflection. Fear Not: Learning from Your Cancer Judy Gattis Smith - Item #: DR538 R Ezekiel s Bones Bill Kemp - Item #: DR498 R Rekindling your congregation s spiritual passion. Have you ever railed in anger about some situation in your life and wondered if something awful might happen because you dared express rage to God? Or after some trauma, have you experienced a horrible sense of God s absence? The Psalms provide a good way for you to pray about any situation. Finding Your Voice in the Psalms Elizabeth J. Canham- Item #: 1195 R Go beyond merely forgiving and forgetting... and discover how to make peace with your past. Like many of you, I ve been dealt a few cards I do not think I deserved, writes Amy Lyles Wilson. In response, I used to think forgiving and forgetting meant I had to act like I had never been wronged. Forgiveness Amy Lyles Wilson - Item #: FA9956 R Forgiving Your Family Kathleen Fischer - Item #: 9802 R Why is it that the people closest to us often cause the deepest, most wrenching pain? Family can either provide restful refuge or prompt you to find it elsewhere. A quick channel-surf through daytime TV illustrates that! From the petty irritation to the grievous wrong, forgiving is one of the hardest tasks families face.

26 Be still, and know that I am God! It s been said that Centering Prayer is like two friends sitting together in silence, just being in each other s presence completely natural and comfortable. Yet, Centering Prayer is sometimes viewed as too mysterious, too escapist, too hard. Rev. Dr. Michael Waters identifies as a member of the hip-hop generation living in an urban context. His purpose in writing is to inspire hope in the promise of a new day, in the assurance of victory over defeat, and in the fulfillment of God s promises within the created order. Forty Days to a Closer Walk with God J. David Muyskens- Item #: 9904 R Freestyle Michael W. Waters- Item #: FA519 R Creating personal liturgies for healing and transformation. A serious Christian life is calling you, and it s not that complicated. It means getting hungry for God, giving up shallow priorities, and finding joy in simple service to others. In other words, getting real. Award-winning columnist Derek Maul understands men the work pressures, the family tensions etc. Gathered Together Tilda Norberg - Item #: R Go Preach! John P. Gilbert- Item #: DR384 R This book offers practical tips for persons who are called on to preach occasionally but are not formally trained as pastors. Gilbert includes just enough theory to support the practice. A bibliography provides specific suggestions for readers wishing to explore preaching in more detail. Lay Speakers Preach! Leader s Guide is also available. Get Real Derek Maul - Item #: 9911 R Do you wonder how God is present in your ordinary, everyday life? God, Cornbread, and Elvis Joe E. Pennel Jr. - Item #: 1223 R Joe Pennel has a gift for recognizing God at work in life s events, both large and small. He tells how, when, and where he has encountered God s grace. His down-to-earth, insightful reflections make you aware of how God surrounds us with hope and love.

27 Gospeled lives are lives that have encountered Jesus Christ. Christ s call leads to a continually unfolding story for each of us. An encounter with the living Christ demands a response, John Indermark says. In this book you will learn about New Testament characters who encountered Jesus. Gospeled Lives: A Lenten Study John Indermark - Item #: 9971 R Heart Whispers offers accessible insights from Benedictine spirituality to help us explore the need for faithful living in today s often stress-filled world. By listening with the ear of the heart, the sixth-century monk Benedict gained a fresh perspective on Christian spirituality as he lived by three simple vows: stability, obedience, and conversion. Heart Whispers: PG Elizabeth J. Canham - Item #: 892 R Celebrating lives transformed by the walk to Emmaus in Southern Africa days of audacious living. Here I Am Lord A. Siebörger & O. Winterton - Item #: R80.00 Holy Adventure Bruce G. Epperly - Item #: 9970 R Hope. When you say good-bye to a loved one, lose a job, suffer illness, or struggle to find selfworth, it can seem like nothing but wishful thinking. But when you re hurting, hope is just what you need. Spend time with Parker J. Palmer, Walter Brueggemann, Joan D. Chittister, Frederick Buechner, Jim Wallis, and others. Hope: It s More Than Wishful Thinking Amy Lyles Wilson - Item #: FA508 R A House of Prayer begins with a personal story: a moment of a deep sense of isolation and spiritual distress that gives way to a deep sense of abiding connectedness and community. That movement from isolation to serenity by means of praying together, spiritually or physically, is the emphasis of this book. A House of Prayer Thomas R. Steagald - Item #: 1321 R150.00

28 Contemporary lessons from the Wesleyan revival All remarriages are born out of grief. Most suddenly singles are bereft and traumatized by having their relational world torn apart. Whether a second marriage results from the death of a spouse or from divorce, it presents unique challenges. Likely neither party considered they d ever be in this situation. How Great a Flame James Logan - Item #: DR472 R95.00 In Love Again and Making It Work Dick Dunn - Item #: 534 R Stories for Advent. Come spend some time in the sanctuary of women, an often-ignored space in Jewish and Christian history. This devotional book for women highlights six women from around the world and across the centuries, inviting us to discover what their lives tell us about God. In My Heart I carry a Star Derek Maul - Item #: 9966 R In the Sanctuary of Women Jan L. Richardson - Item #: 1030 R How do we respond to the invitations of Jesus? Rediscovering the Joy of Fellowship Trevor Hudson calls us to consider the invitations Jesus offers in five dimensions of life. In his gentle and intimate style, Trevor leads you to see where Christ is touching your life, calling you to deeper relationship with God, self, and neighbor. Invitations of Jesus Trevor Hudson- Item #: 1312 R Jesus New Command Bill Kemp - Item #: R90.00

29 Health care. Public education. War and peace. Science and religion. The economy. Christian social action. Spiritual growth. Twenty-first century political talking points? Hardly just that. John Wesley, an 18th-century British clergyman, addressed these very issues in his own time. His creative answers may open your eyes to new responses for our own frenzied postmodern concerns. John Wesley for the 21st Century John O. Gooch - Item #: DR445 R Jonah s Whale Bill Kemp- Item #: DR516-7 R Reconnecting the congregation with mission. A Spiritual guide for men. 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. Journeyman Missy Buchanan - Item #: 862 R Kindred Souls Stephanie Ford - Item #: 9903 R Many of us go through our busy lives with many acquaintances but few true friend-confidants. Ford offers new insights that will empower you to build and nurture soul partnerships that will bear fruit throughout a lifetime. Joy Boosters Missy Buchanan - Item #: 1192 R80.00 Lay Pastoral Care-Giving Tim Farabaugh- Item #: DR554 R Expressing care to someone in need whether within the community of faith or beyond may seem the most natural thing in the world. For some, it is; for others, it s less so. All can improve. Learn to reach out with God s love and care for others as outlined in this practical book. Farabaugh offers a systemic path for pastoral care using the gifts of the laity in the church.

30 A faith community s deepening prayer life depends on an effective spiritual leader. Many are willing to assume this role, but some aspiring guides have trouble making the transition from an individual practice to leading a group. Wolpert demonstrates how personal devotion can evolve into leadership practice. Praying with Africa Leading a Life with God Daniel Wolpert - Item #: 1003 R Like Breath and Water Cione D. Rouse - Item # 1012 R A workbook for corporate spiritual descernment. Listening at Golgatha. Listen to God s Leading Kristen E. Vincent - Item # R A spirituality for ministry and misison. Listening to the Groans T. Hudson & S. Bryant - Item # R70.00 Listening at Golgatha Peter Story Item # 9884 R75.00 Frailty, dependence, and constant pain can lead to a spiritual hopelessness in this increasingly gray society. While we re inspired by occasional news about an extraordinary centenarian who swims every day, it s more common to grieve and wonder as loved ones grow feeble. With compassion and honesty, Buchanan gives voice to the those living an assisted life Living with Purpose in a Worn Out Body Missy Buchanan - Item #: R125.00

31 Living Your Heart s Desire Gregory S. Clapper - Item #:9805 R Love Never Ends Lauer & Lauer - Item #:949 R f you ve ever daydreamed about alternate paths or wondered how you can find peace in today s rat race, this book is for you. You can find your true calling where God s grace and the daily grind meet. In Love Never Ends, the Lauers show you how to strengthen both your relationship with God and with your spouse. Their approach is biblical, realistic, anecdotal, and practical. Lose, Love, Live Dan Moseley - Item #:1043 R Mainline or Methodist? Scott Kisker - Item #:DR541 R Change and loss are constants in life. If you ve ever lost a loved one, a friend, a pet, a job, a home, a leg, or a dream, this book is for you. In Lose, Love, Live Dan Moseley tells about the discoveries he made after experiencing multiple losses. He explores 10 dimensions of loss and change and the gifts of grace that can be found in each part of the grief journey. In his passionate yet critical review, Kisker says we must reclaim the rich roots of salvation, disciple-making, and witness that made the tradition so strong. In Mainline or Methodist? he reveals what s not working and unveils a vision for renewal that embodies the distinctive Wesleyan tradition of the apostolic and universal Christian faith. This Advent adventure invites you to unwrap the gift of full life. Boldly receiving it and boldly giving it away. Six weeks of short readings and guided reflection will enrich your celebration of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. You will be filled with joy and thanksgiving as you think about scripture passages from the perspectives of the Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Mary, the shepherds, the Magi, and Jesus himself. Manger & Mystery Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck - Item #860 R Meeting the MessiahServants Kara Lassen Oliver - Item #:1029 R130.00

32 Methodism in Southern Africa. A celebration od Wesleyan mission. The people called Methodist in KwaZulu-Natal. Methodism in SA W. Bentley & D. Forster - Item #: 9781 R Methodists - white history black future R. Simangaliso Kumalo - Item #:?? R Stress, pain, grief Do you need a miracle? Wuellner explores the many ways God s generous goodness and mercy are available to each of us. For anyone facing illness or a life crisis, Miracle opens the depths of spiritual richness for living a full life in spite of it all. Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba reflected crossroads and turning points in the history of Israel. These 4 women took the initiative at crucial stages and made decisions that changed the future. Their lives were empowered by God. The book s final chapter pays homage to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Miracle Flora Slosson Wuellner - Item #: 9963 R Mother Roots Helen Bruch Pearson - Item #: 957 R Mud & Poetry Tyler Blanksi - Item #: FA509 R Every Christian has a sex life, even if they re not having sex. Sometimes love is muddy and confusing. Sometimes it s beautiful and poetic. But our relationships have the potential to transform us spiritually. Christian relationships and sexuality aren t for prudes, Blanski says. They are for people who long to become what they were created to be: reflections of God. Not Alone Nell E. Noonan - Item #: 9982 R Caregivers have a front-row seat to suffering. Helping someone (most likely a close loved one) through disease, pain, frailty, and death exacts a tremendous toll. Noonan describes the caregiving experience as a spiritual pilgrimage and invites us to look for God s embrace along the way

33 Early adulthood is a time of possibility, uncertainty, decision, and hope. During these years, individuals determine how they will approach life challenges and opportunities. In On Our Way: Christian Practices for Living a Whole Life, writers from a variety of backgrounds address topics of particular relevance to young adults. Reflections on Christmas for Every Day in Advent On Our Way D Bass & S Briehl- Item #: 1017 R On the Way to Bethlehem Hilary McDowell - Item #920 R Overcome the overwhelming. Freedom, joy, and fulfillment await. All it takes to fight against the current of compulsion is willpower and today. Larry James Peacock provides an ideal daily prayer book for devotional readers.a wide variety of prayer methods are used. One Day at a Time Trevor Hudson - Item #: R Openings Larry James Peacock- Item #9850 R Parables and Passion John Indermark-Item #: 1005 R Lent offers a time to reflect on how we live compared with God s expectations. Our best example is to study how Jesus lived and taught in the presence of God. Through Parables and Passion you ll reflect on one parable each day of the season, one thematic chapter per week. Cloyd explores the simple ways parents and grandparents can introduce children to the presence of God and nurture them spiritually even through daily, routine activities as well as planned devotional times. This must-have book includes biblical models of spiritual guides along with insightful stories from children, Christian educators, and the author s own experience as parent and grandparent. Parents & Grandparents as Spiritual Guides Betty Shannon Cloyd-Item #: 923 R160.00

34 People of Integrity. Authentic Christian Living Renewing the Vitality of Burnedout Church Workers People of Integrity Bill Morgan -Item #DR513-6 R A Pocket Guide to Prayer Steve Harper - Item #: 1042 R75.00 Prayer is the heartbeat of the Christian life it makes possible a personal relationship with God and builds a spirit of community with other believers. In A Pocket Guide to Prayer, Steve Harper brings the ancient tradition of praying at certain times throughout the day into an easy-to-use format for today s Christians. Peter s Boat Bill Kemp - Item #: DR499 R Ken Carter, a pastor for nearly 30 years and bishop, says he has learned to honor the request Pray for me as a cry for help. It is an acknowledgment that we are limited and finite creatures. It is a trust placed in a higher power, he comments. It is always prompted by a situation that would not be desired, yet it is always an occasion for the grace of God. Pray for Me Kenneth H. Carter Jr. - - Item #: 1090 R Prayer for our bodies, includes guided meditations. Prayer and our Bodies Flora Slosson Wuellner - Item #: 568 R Sometimes our prayers flow easily, and we talk to God just as naturally as we would to a dear friend. But at other times we can t find words to express our thoughts, no matter how hard we try. What can you do when you can t pray, Prayers for Life s Ordinary and Extraordinary Moments is a unique collection of prayers that gives you words to pray. Prayers for Life s Ordinary and Extraordinary Moments Mary Lou Redding - Item #: 1089 R125.00

35 In Praying in the Messiness of Life, Linda Douty encourages you to incorporate prayer into your daily life as it is, rather than trying to find more time to pray. Her fresh ideas for weaving prayer into each day will help you connect with God even in the messiness of life.you will feel closer to God and better able to cope with your circumstances. John Wesley ( ), one of the greatest preachers of all time, preached more than 40,000 sermons. Wesley s sermons centered on God s unconditional love, freely offered to all through Christ. Wesley preached at coal mines and in fields and sparked a great spiritual renewal. Praying in the Messiness of Life Linda Douty- Item #: 1041 R Praying in the Wesleyan Spirit Paul W. Chilcote - Item #: 950 R Praying with John Wesley is based on the model for daily prayer developed by Wesley in Centered on 6 Christian virtues, it includes daily scripture reading, personal reflection, and prayer. Provocative Grace focuses on the words of Jesus, not as rules to live by but as challenges to help us grow into greater maturity. Morris asks us to enlarge our existing concepts and stretch our beliefs about Jesus beyond the borders of formal Christianity and what we learned in Sunday school. Praying with John Wesley David A. desilva - Item #: DR317 R55.00 Provocative Grace Robert CMorris - Item #: 9848 R Quiet Spaces Patricia Wilson - Item #: 969 R You can have the intimate relationship with God you ve yearned for, even in the chaos of your busy life. Quiet Spaces will help you learn to calm your mind and listen for God s still, small voice in the midst of the tumult around you. Through Quiet Spaces she shows how even a few stray minutes can become a blessed opportunity for a focused encounter with God. Reaching Toward Easter Derek Maul- Item #: 1061 R Derek Maul beckons you to join him on a devotional pilgrimage through Lent. Imagine yourself sitting at the table with Jesus and his disciples. Reaching Toward Easter features 49 daily devotions that include in-depth Bible study, personal stories, and prayers.

36 The authors are passionate about returning to the roots of Methodist tenets of salvation. Covering biblically based doctrinal topics such as sin, grace, justification, sanctification, and ethical living, Reclaiming the Wesleyan Tradition explains Wesleyan theology in an easy-to-understand way. Contemporay advernt meditations inspired by Handel Reclaiming the Wesleyan Tradition Strong, Dorrance, McDonald-Walker - Item #: 519 R Reflections of Messiah Jim Melchiorre - Item #: 9856 R Love God, but not so sure about church? If you ve ever had doubts or felt the gnawing need to examine your interior life, you ll find a trustworthy companion in Enuma Okoro, a purse-shopping, tea-sipping, shaky follower of Jesus who wouldn t mind meeting a guy who loves God and has decent hair. This book is especially designed for those who search for the meaning of their baptism. Willimon explores the significance of this sacrament in daily living and provides a model for living a Christian life. Reluctant Pilgrim Enuma Okoro - Item #: FA510 R Remember Who You Are: Baptism William Willimon - Item #: 399 R Experiencing the Holy in community and solitude When life takes an unexpected turn that leaves you reeling, sometimes you have to remind yourself to just breathe. But God is closer than the air you breathe. Grounded in scripture and Christian tradition, Sacred Breath walks you through the practice of Centering Prayer and helps you breathe in deeply the presence of God. Rhythm & Fire Jerry Haas & Cynthia Kirk - Item #: R Sacred Breath - 40 days J. David Muyskens - Item #: 1031 R170.00

37 Reforming your building and organization for ministry. Do you wonder how you can make a difference? Worry whether you have the courage to dare the impossible? Take heart! Servants, Misfits, and Martyrs gives you a glimpse into the lives of regular, everyday people who made a profound impact on the world through their service to God. Saul s Armour Bill Kemp - Item #: DR518-1 R Servants, Misfits, and Martyrs James C. Howell - Item #: 906 R How can you make more room for God in your life this Lent? Let Thomas Steagald be your travel guide as you journey through Lent with Jesus. Usually when we think of the Advent story, Mary, Joseph, and the angel Gabriel come to mind. Enuma Okoro approaches Advent a little differently, inviting us to sit for a while with Zechariah and Elizabeth and the story of how they came to bear their only son, John. Shadows, Darkness, and Dawn Thomas R. Steagald - Item #: 1032 R Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent Enuma Okoro - Item #: 1112 R Some Advent titles promise reflective simplicity but actually require a lot of time or reading; Simply Wait is the exception. The exercises are very do able and focus on anticipation, hope, patience and obedience. Questions and journal space are provided to help you contemplate more fully. This is an ideal individual or small-group study; a guide for groups is included. Simply Wait Pamela C. Hawkins - Item #: 9917 R Singing Mary s Song John A. Stroman- Item #: 1118 R 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.

38 Be on your way to building better relationships in just a month! Susan Lee Lind and Ben Campbell Johnson break down essential principles that will help you learn the art of clear, effective communication. Included in Talk That Matters are basic principles that make meaningful talk possible Talk That Matters Susan Lind & Ben Johnson - Item #: FA503 R Talking with God in Old Age is a collection of 42 moving prayer-meditations, each paired with a short Psalm passage. All express the many ways older adults ask themselves and God, What s the purpose of my life now that I m so old? These prayers flow out of real-life experience, particularly of the frail elderly. Talking with God in Old Age Missy Buchanan - Item #: 1016 R Talking in the Dark Steve Harper- Item #: R Sometimes I think God has called me to speak, write, and teach about prayer so I won t give up on it altogether, writes Harper. After more than forty years of praying, I still don t understand prayer. Prayer does not come easily for me. In the pages of this book, Harper continues, I will ask you to roll up your sleeves and confront your problems with prayer and then keep praying. od gives generously to each of us and invites our cooperation. Learn how practices embraced by generations of Christians can become tools for nurturing your own hundredfold growth. This 6-week study (self-guided or as a group) encourages deeper understanding of God s love and affirmation. Discerning God s hope for your life grows naturally out of recognizing God s care for you. Tending the Seed Ann Siddall & Gary Stuckey- Item #: 9829 R Why is it important to prepare your heart for Holy Communion? Holy Communion (also known as the Lord s Supper, service of Word and Table, or Eucharist) is an act of worship that Christians are called to offer to God, Robert Benson believes. That We May Perfectly Love Thee includes a guide for small groups, as well as a model for a personal retreat. That We May Perfectly Love Thee Robert Benson - Item #: 1093 R Giving and receiving spiritual guidence The Art of Spiritual Direction W. Paul Jones - Item #: 983 R320.00

39 Dreams are a nightly school that challenges us to grow emotionally and spiritually. Your dreams send you nightly invitations to grow, invitations so precisely tailored to fit you that they are delivered in a code only you can break, writes Tilda Norberg. Finding balance in a world of extremes The Chocolate Covered Umbrella Tilda Norberg- Item #: R The Christ Centered Woman Kimberly Dunnam Reisman - Item #: 913 R R ou 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 Fruitfulness The Cycle of Grace T Hudson and J Haas - Item #: 1198 FREE DVD with every copy The Godbearing Life K Dean & RFoster - Item #: 858 R n The Godbearing Life, the authors offer a lively spiritual primer and practical guide for those who pastor young people. Dean and Foster rechart a course for youth ministry through the classical spiritual disciplines of the church. Sarah Arthur emphasizes the importance of story, an intrinsic aspect of the Christian faith but an aspect that is often overlooked in ministry, especially youth ministry. Arthur shows how youth ministry can be planned as a transforming series of story moments instead of programming. Imagine my surprise at learning that I needed to get to know my God a lot better. Despite lifelong Christian devotion, Maricle came to this startling realization after experiencing a crisis of faith. Here are the Jesus priorities evidenced by the words he most frequently spoke and the acts Jesus most often demonstrated. The God Hungry Imagination Sarah Arthur - Item #: 9919 R The Jesus Priorities Christopher Maricle - Item #: R170.00

40 Many of us feel intimidated about our prayer life we look at other Christians, and prayer seems to come naturally to them. But somehow we feel that we just don t get it. Author Mary Lou Redding reminds us that the disciples were with Jesus continually, and still they had to ask him for help in learning how to pray. Encounter God in new, transforming ways through the pages of this truly unique resource, The Meeting God Bible. The Lord s Prayer Mary Lou Redding - Item #: 1066 R The Meeting God Bible Timothy Jones - Item #: 9980 R Wessel Bentley describes Jesus miracles as complex events. Not only did they transform people through healing, multiplication, or resurrection, but they also challenged attitudes and beliefs. This is what makes Jesus miracles timeless Howard Rice frames the work of the pastor in a new metaphor that renews both pastors and those they serve. The pastor as spiritual guide is one who finds his or her core identity in helping persons find meaning in life through a transforming relationship with God. The Miracles of Jesus Wessel Bentley - Item #: 1113 R The Pastor as Spiritual Guide Howard Rice - Item #: 846 R Looking to simplify your life? quiet your mind? find your unique spiritual gift(s) and make a difference? Turn to the Beatitudes! The book s brief chapters are just right for today s busy schedules and can be read in minutes. The Bible places a strong emphasis on sabbath time. Experiencing solitude, play and life at a slower rhythm are precious pathways that allow God to nurture our souls. Retreats have the special focus that offer personal growth as participants are guided to look at life and the world with God in mind. The Power of a Focused Heart Mary Lou Redding - Item #: 9818 R The Retreat Leader s Manual N Ferguson & K Witt- Item #: DR428 R190.00

41 Living the mysteries of Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Transforming conflict into a positive rather than a negative force is a spiritual pursuit and needs to be grounded in biblical principles: love of God, neighbor, and self. This book is a resource for leaders, ministers, mediators, facilitators, and conflict transformation consultants who want to approach the work in this way. The Rising Wendy M. Wright - Item #: 716 R The Spirit and Art of Conflict Transformation Thomas Porter - Item #: 1026 R Cycles and rhythems in ordinary time. Keeping Watch in the Season of Christ s coming. The Time Between Wendy M. Wright - Item #: 868 R The Vigil Wendy M. Wright - Item #: 661 R Time Away details the joys, challenges, and benefits of a personal retreat. This book s step-by-step instructions will enable anyone from first-timer to veteran to make the most of dedicated time with God. Our troubled world needs spiritual leadership now more than ever. Doughty s To Walk in Integrity provides a model for spiritual leadership in times of crisis. Time Away BJohnson & P Lang - Item #: 1011 R To Walk in Integrity Steve Doughty - Item #: 9885 R175.00

42 The central motive of authentic evangelism is: Having received a message that s made all the difference in our lives, we desire to share that message with others in the hope that it will transform their lives as well. Wesley models an evangelism that reaches out and welcomes, invites, and nurtures, and speaks to both head and heart. Hugh Ballou brings together a collection of stories from leaders who have lived through personal or institutional upheavals and survived. These accounts demonstrate how big changes affected efforts as diverse as a children s ministry program to a Hollywood movie. Transforming Evangelism H KnightI & F Powe- Item #: DR485 R Transforming Power Hugh Ballou - Item #: 531 R Traveling the prayer path of Jesus. The Uncluttered Heart offers four weeks of guided reflection through the weeks of Advent on through Epiphany. Each day provides a: quotation scripture passage reflection prayer Travelling the Prayer Paths of Jesus John Indermark - Item #: 9857 R The Uncluttered Heart Beth Richardson - Item #: 9994 R Spiritual guidence from womain Saint s. This Leader s Guide includes a process and resources for an introductory meeting and 6 weekly meetings of either 45 or 90 minutes. Under her wings Kathy Bence - Item #: 943 R Understanding Spiritual Gifts Leader s Guide Mary Lou Redding- Item #: 1014 R160.00

43 This 6-week study (7 weeks, including the introductory session) will enable you to identify your spiritual gifts and consider how God wants you to use them. Within a small group and as you read the Bible at home, you will be guided to respond personally to short scripture passages. A Bible for the whole year with 365 stories, Bible facts and background features Understanding Spiritual Gifts Participant s Mary Lou Redding - Item #:1015 R Upper Room Childrens bible Item #: 924 R A set of 2 activity books, culled from the pages of the trusted children s devotional magazine Pockets. With fun word searches, coded passages, and fill-in-the-blanks, kids can really interact with lessons from the Bible. Biblical reflections for families of cancer patients. Upper Room Kids Bible Games Item #: P69 R45.00 Walking Through the Waters Nancy Regensburger - Item #: 934 R I want to find a way to live that keeps me involved in what God is doing in me and in the world around me. Do you know a way to live that is like that? Eighteen teens and 18 adults tackle that question in Way to Live: Christian Practices for Teens. Their different points of view and personal stories make living a Christian life real. He s largely a mystery to us. Most often viewed as a silent supporter of the more noted Mary, Joseph nevertheless had a significant role in the life and ministry of Jesus. Way to Live D Bass &D Richter - Item #: 975 R What Kind of Man Is Joseph? Eugene Blair - Item #: R105.00

44 Spiritual ways of living with ragedy. Motivator, spiritual director, and Everywoman, Wilson offers a wise and lighthearted take on the serious business of maturing in faith that s irresistible and transforming. Her deliciously candid descriptions of contemporary life reveal the ways we lose touch with God. Then she shows us how to reconnect and stick close. When the World Breaks your heart Gregory S. Clapper - Item #: 842 R When You Come Unglued Stick Close to God Patricia Wilson - Item #: R Looking to simplify your life? quiet your mind? find your unique spiritual gift(s) and make a difference? Turn to the Beatitudes! The book s brief chapters are just right for today s busy schedules and can be read in minutes. Are you just going through the motions of life? Life can be hard at times. The blows you receive may narrow horizons that were once wide open It may be tempting to give in or give up, to stay busy or looked engaged with the memory and pretense of living. What does it mean to be alive? Winter Grace Mary Lou Redding - Item #: 850 R Woman Overboard Jo Kadlecek - Item #: R There is a place in God s heart that... only you can fill, writes Maxie Dunnam in this long-awaited sequel to The Workbook of Living Prayer. Eight weeks of daily readings in The Workbook on Abiding in Christ will help you find your place in God s heart and discover the secret to authentic Christian living. The Workbook: Becoming alive in Christ. The Workbook: Abiding in Christ Maxie Dunnam - Item #: 1028 R The Workbook: Becoming alive in Christ Maxie Dunnam - Item #: 542 R110.00

45 The Workbook: Coping as Christians. Intercession is neither simple nor easy. We walk the path of intercessory prayer with questions, doubts, and reticence. This 7-week study gives participants an opportunity to experience the impact prayer can make on other people s lives. The Workbook: Coping as Christians Maxie Dunnam - Item #: 581 R The Workbook: Intercessory Prayer Maxie Dunnam- Item #: 382 R From the rich well of Christian spiritual writing, best-selling author Maxie Dunnam guides readers through the lives and teachings of Willam Law, Julian of Norwich, Brother Lawrence, and Teresa of Avila. Readers will discover how Dunnam s study of these faith pioneers influenced his life at pivotal points and how their teachings can transform Christians today. The Workbook: Keeping Company with the Saints Maxie Dunnam - Item #: 925 R One of the best-selling group resources ever published by The Upper Room, this dynamic and thought-provoking workbook will enrich your prayer life. My prayer is that all who use this revised edition will not only learn something new about prayer, but more than anything else, will be inspired to pray, writes Dunnam. The Workbook: Living Prayer Maxie Dunnam - Item #: 718 R The workbook on lessons from the Saints. The Workbook: Lessons from the Saints Maxie Dunnam - Item #: 965 R Want to become more Christlike in your daily life? Best-selling father-and-daughter authors Maxie Dunnam and Kim Reisman will help you do that through this 8-week study. When we wrote our previous workbook on the 10 Commandments, we intended to add a workbook on the Beatitudes, said Dunnam and Reisman. The Workbook: The Beatitudes Maxie Dunnam & Kimberly Reisman - Item #: 9808 R120.00

46 The workbook on the Christian walk. We re uncomfortable talking about it. We may try to ignore it or focus our attention on euphemisms: challenges, weaknesses to overcome, struggles, etc. We convince ourselves that the evil in the world is caused by sick people who are nothing like us. The Workbook: The Christian Walk Maxie Dunnam - Item #:640 R The Workbook: The 7 Deadly Sins Maxie Dunnam & Kimberly Reisman- Item #: 714 R The Workbook on Spiritual Disciplines. The Workbook: The Spiritual Disciplines Maxie Dunnam - Item #: 479 R Our culture is debating about when it s permissible to display the Ten Commandments, said a reviewer of this book. The Workbook on the Ten Commandments will help them be displayed in the one place that matters: your life. Small groups looking for Bible study that meets real life will welcome this skillfully presented study of the Ten Commandments The Workbook: The 10 Commandments Maxie Dunnam & Kimberly Reisman - Item #: 9875 R Worship in small membership churches. A spirituality for the rough edges of daily life Worship in Small Membership Churches R. K. Wallace & T. R. Heck - Item #: R Wrestling with Grace Robert Corin Morris - Item #: 985 R175.00

47 Take spirituality into the real world. Jesus didn t become flesh so we could feel different. He came to this world so we will be different. Often our spirituality seems invisible and mute to a hurting world. Many of us simply internalize faith out of fear, feelings of inadequacy, or choice Yours Are the Hands of Christ James C. Howell- Item #: 867 R170.00

48 Hope for persons living with HIV and AIDS, Malaria, Tuberculisis, and other serious diseases. Words of Faith for times of pain. Available in Zulu, Xhosa, Tswana, Sotho, Afrikaans, Portuguese, French and English. Prayers for Encouragement Item #: 9912 FREE Prayers for Comfort Item #:M296B R2.00 Prayers for Strength. Prayers for Hard Times Item #: 9998 R2.00 Prayers for Strength Item #: UR1350 R2.00 Prayers for Hope Item #: 9844 R2.00 Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today.

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50 103 Questions Youth Workers ask. Journeying with Job through mystery. 103 Questions Youth Workers ask John O.Gooch - Item #: DR405 A Hard-fought Hope W.R. Long & G.W. Carney - Item #: 9888 A new kind of church, a systems approach. A Perfect Love is the full text of Wesley s book. What makes this version unique is that the author has edited Wesley s text and updated his language for the contemporary reader. Christian perfection is the doctrine that distinguishes Methodism from other Christian denominations. A New Kind of Church D.R. Dick & E. Burry - Item #: DR484 A Perfect Love Steven W. Manskar - Item #: DR426 Do we act, live, and breathe our faith? A Year with John Wesley and Our Methodist Values is an engaging and provocative study of the practices of discipleship that are of the Methodist way. Brief scholarly reflections on Wesleyan themes are followed by short essays making recurring Wesley tenets timely and relevant to today s world. A Year with John Wesley Essays by Various Wesleyan Scholars - Item #: 550 Abiding Hope Ann Hagmann - Item #: 959 Encouragement in the shadow of death.

51 Joyfull Living in Christ. Abundance Marilyn Brown Oden - Item #: 974 Stewardship is a dirty word in most churches. Pastors preach about it knowing they must while members sit uncomfortably through the it s-that-time-again sermons and other appeals. Afire with God urges ministries and congregations to become stewards-in-action of all God has entrusted to us. Afire with God Betsy Schwarzentraub- Item #: DR520 Accountable Discipleship: Living in God s Household is a book about pastoral leadership in the Wesleyan tradition. Pastoral leadership is the ministry of caring for the household of God. Both laity and clergy are called to this ministry. Those who read and study this book will be invited to discover their own ministry as pastoral leaders. Accountable Discipleship Steven W. Manskar- Item #: DR339 Against the Grain Ray Waddle - Item #: 9813 You won t hear many sermons preached on Ecclesiastes. The plainspoken skepticism and raw weariness expressed in Ecclesiastes make many people of faith uncomfortable. But, as Waddle points out, this book is in the Bible for a reason. The message of this againstthe-grain biblical voice offers an emotionally honest view of the meaning of life. People, places and events that shape us. Healing from Trauma. An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful W. Paul Jones Item #: 9849 Ashes Transformed Tilda Norberg - Item #: 986

52 What does it mean to be a Christian? What difference does it make? Do you merely believe Jesus teachings, or do you actually embody them? Becoming good and faithful stewards. Christian discipleship means practicing the presence of Christ in your daily life. You react to situations in a measured Christian manner. Being the Presence of Christ Daniel Vestal - Item #: 9965 C I C - Journal No author- Item #: 938 Journal writing is a sharing between our true selves and God. It s a powerful yet simple spiritual practice. Journaling goes beyond the nearly constant inner conversations we have with ourselves every day. The mere act of putting our unedited thoughts on paper, in our own handwriting, leads to eye-opening insights, clarity of thought, and deeper reflection. Beyond Money Dan R. Dick - Item #: DR466 It s hard to hear yourself think in today s culture, much less refresh your soul. Sights and sounds - from ads placed on toilet stall doors to loud ringtones or cars pulsing with bass - assault us every day. Peace and quiet seem out of place in 21st-century everyday life. It s time to mute the cacophony. Contemplative by Design Gerrie L. Grimsley & Jane J. Young - Item #: 9969 Restructuring the local church for life transformation. Deepening your Effectiveness Dan Glover & Claudia Lavy - Item #: DR475 Accountable Discipleship: Living in God s Household is a book about pastoral leadership in the Wesleyan tradition. Pastoral leadership is the ministry of caring for the household of God. Both laity and clergy are called to this ministry. Those who read and study this book will be invited to discover their own ministry as pastoral leaders. Devotional Life in Wesleyen Trandition Steven W. Manskar- Item #: 740

53 Do What You Have the Power to Do explores the stories of 6 New Testament women who encountered Jesus and did what they had the power to do. The women are unnamed, but each one was a disciple of Jesus and gives us a clearer picture of Jesus attitude toward and relationship with women. Do what you have the Power to do Helen Bruch Pearson - Item #: 643 Does Your Church Have a Prayer? presents a model of revitalization, transformation, and discipleship for congregations to fulfill Jesus prayer in John 17. Your church can move from maintenance to mission, from defending current realities to living into a joyful future. Every church has a prayer, they write. Does your church have a prayer - LG Brown M, Merry K, & Briggs J- Item #: DR566 Finally! A resource that guides a congregation from settling for survival to embracing joyful service. This Participant s Workbook consists of 6 weeks of Bible studies that lead to adopting a collaborative 24-month congregational action plan. Each One a Minister, a revised and enlarged edition of Carter s previous book by the same title, begins with a 6-session study of Ephesians. Carter engages the reader in discovering the meaning of church, ministry, and gifts from the early church up to the present.. Does your church have a prayer - PG Brown M, Merry K, & Briggs J- Item #: DR567 Each One a Minister William J. Carter - Item #: DR375 Hard choices are inevitable. Whether they involve family or other relationships, a job, or your spiritual journey, some decisions aren t clear-cut or easy. Coaching strategies for church leaders. The advice you seek (or that s thrust upon you by well-meaning friends) may leave you more unsure than ever. Enter by the Gate Flora Slosson Wuellner- Item #: 9883 Faithful Guides Thomas R. Hawkins - Item #: DR465

54 The first place most of us experience God and learn the values that shape our lives is within the family. Is it any wonder, then, that all manner of current social ills are blamed on the disintegration of family life? Children need to see that the spiritual life is significant to their parents at home as well as at church. Family the Forming Centre Marjorie J. Thompson - Item #: 798 A church member has just lost a parent. Another member is scheduled for surgery. Yet another member is having marital problems. Just another day in the life of a congregation. Church leaders (both clergy and lay) give immeasurable comfort and nourishment to those in need. Feed My Shepherds Flora Slosson Wuellner - Item #: 810 Fire in the Soul Richard L. Morgan- Item #: 879 Morgan includes personal prayers (most written after his own retirement) as well as classic prayers from John Calvin, Saint Augustine, John Donne, and Teresa of Avila. A constant spiritual guide for the later years, Fire in the Soul is a valuable guide for midlifers as well as clergy, social workers, and other professionals who work with older adults. Forward to Freedom David Adam - Item #: 944 From Exodus to Easter Meditations for lent. Many of us thirst for a meaningful spiritual life. We may even begin a spiritual journey. Yet before we are very far along, we discover we need help. Is the living, compassionate God revealed in scripture in a way that offers guidance and comfort to us in our contemporary lives? From the Edge of the Crowd James E. Sargent - Item #: 9854 Gathered in the Word Norvene Vest - Item #: 806

55 A Lenten book of days. Leaders Guide. A Lenten book of days. Participants book. Genesis of Grace - LG John Indermark - Item #: 844 A hopefull future for the small membership church. Genesis of Grace - PG John Indermark - Item #: 843 Guide for Covenant Discipleship Holy Places Small Spaces Bill Kemp - Item #: DR456 Guide for Covenant Discipleship Gayle Turner Watson - Item #: DR305 Hope - Our Longing for Home In The Shadow of Gods s Wings. Grace in the Midst of Depression. Leaders Guide. Hope - Our Longing for Home John Indermark - Item #: In The Shadow of Gods s Wings LG Susan Gregg-Schroeder - Item #: 859

56 In The Shadow of Gods s Wings. Advent reflections for a world in waiting. Grace in the Midst of Depression. Participents Guide. In The Shadow of Gods s Wings PG Susan Gregg-Schroeder - Item #: 807 Lighted Windows Margaret Silf - Item #: 9886 Upper Room spiritual classics Selected writings of John of the Cross Equipping the community of Faith for theological thinking. Loving God through the Darkness Item #: 1125 Loving God with all Your Mind Thomas R. Hawkins - Item #: DR398 A Guide for Ministry. Planing church family camps. Mentoring Cheryl Lawrie - Item #: DR468 Reconnecting Time Carolyn Craig - Item #: DR458

57 Neglected Voices LG John Indermark - Item #: 890 Written primarily as a study for the Lenten season, Neglected Voices and this Leader s Guide can also be used during other times of the year. The 6 weekly sessions explore the themes: Fresh Beginnings, Cutting Loose from Old Ways, Trusting with Gracious Abandon, Courage for New Life, Engaging in Loving Servanthood, Living Toward God s Reign. This is the story of how a church dying for more than two decades found its soul and a new identity. In the foreword to this book, Tex Sample says: The Christ who is Lord of the church stands at the margins of the world. To forget either Christ as Lord or the Christ at the margins is to lose our ways as the church. Not Just a One Night Stand John Flowers & Karen Vannoy - Item #: Neglected Voices PG John Indermark - Item #: 891 Patterned by Grace Daniel T. Benedict Jr. - Item #: 9905 Participants guide. Written primarily as a study for the Lenten season, Neglected Voices can also be used during other times of the year. The 6 weekly sessions explore the themes: Fresh Beginnings, Cutting Loose from Old Ways, Trusting with Gracious Abandon, Courage for New Life, Engaging in Loving Servanthood, Living Toward God s Reign. To many, the word liturgy brings to mind juggling a hymnal, Bible, and a bulletin printed with formal responsive texts as you worship in a cavernous Gothic-style church. With great faith and affection, Benedict rescues liturgy from its stuffy associations, revealing it as a momentous occasion every Sunday, no matter the worship style. The love of literature and the life of Faith. This book identifies, defines, and discusses 30 spiritual gifts including giving, healing, hospitality, service, witnessing, and music. Bryant encourages you to discover the particular gifts the Holy Spirit has given you and challenges you to use these gifts to build up the body of Christ. Reading With Deeper Eyes William H. Willimon - Item #: 847 Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts Charles V. Bryant- Item #: 633

58 Based on the book by Charles V. Bryant. Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts WB John I. Penn - Item #: 771 Remembering Your Story Richard L. Morgan - Item #: 963 Remembering Your Story invites readers to connect their faith stories with others and with God s story as revealed in scripture. Morgan guides readers to deeper memories of God s presence in all portions of their lives. Individuals and small groups will find this book offers them blessings as they discover God s working throughout their journey. A guide to daily prayer. Leaders Guide. A guide to daily prayer. Participants Guide. Responding To God - LG Martha G. Rowlett - Item #: 926 Responding To God - PG Martha G. Rowlett - Item #: 783 Sabbath time. Blazing a new path for the Sunday school of the future. Sabbath Time Tilden Edwards - Item #: 9862 Sacred Challenge Mike Ratliff - Item #: DR479

59 As an attorney, Joy Thornburg Melton understands the need to educate clergy concerning basics of ethical practice within their particular leadership role in the church. A Guide for retreats. She also wants to help clergy become aware of the potential traps they face: isolation, improper self-care, and lack of accountability. Safe Sanctuaries for Ministers Joy Thornburg Melton - Item #: DR560 Spirtual Life in the Congregation Rueben Job - Item #: 818 The first few months after high school graduation are a time of profound transition. Whether a young person begins working full-time, continues his or her education, or just explores next steps, there is much to think about. This book for high school graduates includes 93 devotions from devozine, the award-winning devotional magazine for teens. Stepping Out on Your Own Kara Lassen Oliver - Item #: 1013 Stretch Out Your Hand offers practical ways for us to consider the varieties of God s healing love for individuals, institutions, and communities. The book provides an honest examination of the many difficult questions about prayer and the role of faith in healing. Stretch out your Hand PG Tilda Norberg & Robert D. Webber - Item #: 872 Exploring healing prayer. Stretch out your Hand LG T. Norberg & R. D. Webber - Item #: 871 Teach Me to Pray W. E. Sangster- Item #: 125 Published for over 40 years, this modern-day spiritual classic offers all the essentials needed to build a strong and intimate relationship with God through prayer. Now with a new cover and updated language, Sangster s little book helps Christians develop a practice of prayer, form a prayer group, and learn how to live in Christ.

60 Your church s outreach to children and their parents are topnotch. The nursery and Sunday school classes are full and offer great faith-learning experiences. The daycare and parents-dayout services are thriving. Spiritual practices in ministry together. Children yearn to be noticed and recognized as individuals who have an important place in the church. The Children s Minister Rita B. Hays - Item #: 527 The Soul of Tomorrow s Church Kent Ira Groff - Item #: 927 Building and maintaining strong clergy families. The Winds of Promises A.E.S. Wimberly & E.P. Wimberly - Item #: DR496 Transforming Ventures Jane Ives - Item #: 910 Trends reveal that more and more people are using vacation time to experience new things or to help others. This book will help you consider how you can use your free time toward discipleship. Whether you go with a construction team, a traveling choir, or as an individual volunteer missionary abroad, you ll end up receiving more from the experience than you give. The prophets and spiritual renewal. Now that you re off to college. Turn Toward Promise John Indermark - Item #: 9887 What about God? H. R. Neinast & T. C. Ettinger - Item #: 655

61 A lenten pilgrimage. Wilderness Wanderings Marilyn Brown Oden - Item #: 743 You gave me a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip. Psalm 18:36 Places are part of our personal story and can be important keys to understanding God s presence in our life. Whether the sacred place lies at the water s edge, in a quiet, small town or in pristine, high-country mountains, all have felt pulled and connected to a spot. You Gave Me a Wide Place Paul E. Stroble - Item #: 1002

62 Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R Is there any good news for older adults in the Good News? We re living longer. With the gift of longer life, though, comes pain. The worst physical ailments and frailties may seem inconsequential when compared to the feelings of emotional and spiritual abandonment that many elders report today. 10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault - Item #: 9801 R135.00