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1 Upper Room Ministries Your Place for Small-Group Resources Small-Group Study on The Lord s Prayer on page 2

2 New! The Lord s Prayer Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray Mary Lou Redding # $16.00 Do we make prayer harder than it has to be? Mary Lou Redding unveils the meaning of the Lord s Prayer and explains how it is a model for all our prayers. Learn how to connect scripture with your daily life and grow closer to God with this practical, encouraging study. 6 weeks Includes Leader s Guide The Workbook on Abiding in Christ The Way of Living Prayer Maxie Dunnam Eight weeks of daily readings will help you find your place in God s heart and discover the secret of authentic Christian living. For individual or small-group study. # $16.00 Sacred Breath 40 Days of Centering Prayer J. David Muyskens 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 deeply in the presence of God. Includes suggestions for group use. # $16.00 A Pocket Guide to Prayer Steve Harper This handy, pocketsized book includes more than 100 prayers and gives you a simple pattern for five daily times of prayer. Adapt as needed to suit your schedule. Makes a perfect gift. # $10.00 Praying in the Messiness of Life 7 Ways to Renew Your Relationship with God Linda Douty How can you squeeze more time for prayer into an already busy life? Linda Douty suggests fresh ideas for weaving prayer into your life as it is, messiness and all. Includes reflection questions and a group guide. # $ UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 3

3 Prayer Prayer Time Away A Guide for Personal Retreat Ben Campbell Johnson and Paul H. Lang # $16.00 Do you long to get away from our crazy-busy, noisy world and find a place where you can spend quality time with God? Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned veteran of retreats, Time Away will help you make the most of your dedicated time with God. In the Sanctuary of Women A Companion for Reflection and Prayer Jan L. Richardson # $22.00 This daily devotional book for women offers 6 months of readings on women whose lives teach us about God: Eve, Brigid of Kildare, the desert mothers, Hildegard of Bingen, Harriet Powers, and the bride in the Song of Solomon. You ll be inspired by Richardson s beautiful stories, prayers, and poetry. For individual or group study. Quiet Spaces Prayer Interludes for Women Patricia Wilson # $14.00 Sometimes the only quiet moment to be found in the day happens during an overlooked pause while waiting for a dentist s appointment or on hold on the phone. Wilson s prayers in Quiet Spaces refresh the spirit in a short, beautiful way, giving the busy woman interludes of rest and time with God that her spirit so needs and desires. Openings A Daybook of Saints, Psalms, and Prayer A 2011 National Indie Book Award Winner Larry James Peacock # $19.00 Openings is an ideal daily prayer book for both first-time and longtime devotional readers. Peacock encourages us to remember a notable person of faith, read a psalm or another scripture passage, and reflect on our life with God. He includes a wide variety of Christian prayer practices as well as prayers for peace, prayers of compassion, and seasonal prayers. Stretch Out Your Hand Exploring Healing Prayer Tilda Norberg and Robert D. Webber # $12.00 Many of us have grown confused at one time or another after praying for God s healing and experiencing disappointment in the results. But through honest examination, the authors reveal healing prayer as a beautiful and dynamic process one that sometimes transcends physical needs and leads to greater wholeness. Stretch Out Your Hand Leader s Guide # $ weeks Aging Faithfully 28 Days of Prayer Missy Buchanan # $10.00 Old age isn t punishment, says Missy Buchanan it s a gift from God. In her typical upbeat style, Buchanan focuses on the positive aspects of aging. Discover what it means to age joyfully through these daily Bible-based meditations, prayers, and practical suggestions. 4 weeks Includes Reflection Questions Praying Through a Child s Illness 28 Days of Prayer Wessel Bentley # $10.00 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. Offering insights from his own experience, Bentley helps parents find the strength to cope with their child s illness through prayers, reflections, and practical suggestions. 4 weeks Includes Reflection Questions Facing Financial Struggle 28 Days of Prayer Wessel Bentley # $10.00 Money s tight, the economy looks awful how s a person of faith to respond? See what a difference 28 days of prayer can make. 4 weeks Includes Reflection Questions NEW NEW UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 5

4 Spiritual Growth Spiritual Growth The Unmaking of a Part-Time Christian Derek Maul # $16.00 What happens to our spiritual lives when we do just enough to get by? There s no such thing as a part-time Christian, Derek Maul asserts. Sharing stories of his own spiritual journey, he challenges you to live as if you mean it to become an authentic, full-time disciple of Jesus. Do Not Live Afraid Faith in a Fearful World John Indermark # $16.00 Fear can keep you from living the soul-satisfying life God intended. The first thing God says when you are poised at the edge of a momentous decision or a holy encounter is, Do not be afraid. John Indermark s powerful book helps you discover the courage to let go of any fears you are clinging to. Heart Whispers Benedictine Wisdom for Today Elizabeth J. Canham # $15.00 Heart Whispers offers accessible insights from Benedictine spirituality to help you explore the need for faithful living in today s world. Through 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 Leader s Guide # $ weeks Climbing the Sycamore Tree A Study on Choice and Simplicity Ann Hagmann # $14.00 Do you make everyday economic decisions based on your faith, or have you been influenced by our materialistic culture? Using the story of Zacchaeus as inspiration, Hagmann examines economic decision making in light of Jesus teachings. This study for groups or individuals calls you to simple daily living that harmonizes with your Christian beliefs. 6 weeks Includes group sessions Creating a Life with God The Call of Ancient Prayer Practices Daniel Wolpert # $14.00 Take your prayer life to the next level with this guide to 12 prayer practices. Along the way you ll meet traveling companions who exemplify each prayer method, like Ignatius and Julian of Norwich. An appendix gives step-by-step instructions for the Jesus Prayer, examen, walking the labyrinth, and praying with your body. Leading a Life with God The Practice of Spiritual Leadership Daniel Wolpert # $17.00 A group of people who pray together can change the world, notes the author but not without effective spiritual leadership. Wolpert again examines the 12 prayer practices addressed in his first book and offers specific help and encouragement for those transitioning from personal practice to leading a group. This text can be used as a follow-up to Creating a Life with God or studied on its own. Leading a Life with God Group Guide by Glenn E. Mason PDF1058 $ weeks Creativity and Divine Surprise Finding the Place of Your Resurrection Karla M. Kincannon # $17.00 Even though the Divine Creator made us with the ability perhaps even the need to create, many people consider themselves uncreative. Using elements of creativity as a metaphor for the spiritual journey, this unique book couples insightful meditations with thoughtful exercises. As you discover the untapped creative energy inside you, you will draw nearer to God. Against the Grain Unconventional Wisdom from Ecclesiastes Ray Waddle # $17.00 Except for the well-known Time for Everything passage, Ecclesiastes gets neglected in most people s study of scripture. The book s skepticism, questioning of God, and weariness trouble many Christians. Waddle asserts that Ecclesiastes is a book for our times, and he skillfully guides us through this puzzling book, emphasizing its valuable message of wisdom, humility, and gratitude UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 7

5 Spiritual Growth Spiritual Growth The Power of a Focused Heart 8 Life Lessons from the Beatitudes Mary Lou Redding # $15.00 The world flies at us continually with too many distractions and choices. Sometimes you have to say no to some things so you can say yes to God, Redding says in her in-depth study of the Beatitudes. She gives valuable help for making decisions based on your spiritual gifts. 8 weeks Includes Leader s Guide Tending the Seed Nurture Your God-Given Potential Ann Siddall and Gary Stuckey # $14.00 The parable of the sower is one of Jesus most beloved parables. In this study, individuals and groups explore the spiritual growth process so they can bear fruit as the Creator intends. An excellent primer on spiritual formation. 6 weeks Includes Leader s Guide Do What You Have the Power to Do Studies of Six New Testament Women Helen Bruch Pearson # $12.00 In this book you will explore the stories of New Testament women. After this study, you will feel as if you know them; their stories will encourage and empower you. 7 weeks Includes Leader s Guide Yours Are the Hands of Christ The Practice of Faith James C. Howell # $14.00 A recent survey found few differences between the lifestyles of American Christians and non-christians. By considering all that Jesus did with his hands as a teacher, healer, and compassionate servant, you ll be challenged to find ways to make your faith evident in your daily life to be the hands, feet, and love of Christ in the world. Kindred Souls Connecting Through Spiritual Friendship Stephanie Ford # $14.00 We all need kindred spirits to encourage and challenge us on our spiritual journey. Ford explains how spiritual friendship differs from other kinds of friendship and gives practical help for finding and nurturing spiritual friendships. You ll meet spiritual companions from biblical and Christian history and learn how the most profound friendship of all friendship with God can transform your life. Neglected Voices Biblical Spirituality in the Margins John Indermark # $12.00 This popular author explores the lives of lesser-known biblical figures who have much to teach us about the importance of faithfulness in all places and times. By seeing how God s grace is present in the lives of biblical unknowns, you will become open to the possibilities in your own lives and the lives of others. Neglected Voices Leader s Guide # $ weeks Servants, Misfits, and Martyrs Saints and Their Stories James C. Howell # $14.00 Servants, Misfits, and Martyrs gives us a glimpse inside the lives of ordinary people who made a profound impact on the world through their service to God. This rich resource includes an introduction to such misfits as Francis of Assisi and Clarence Jordan; the stories of Billy Graham and Sojourner Truth; and accounts of the singing saints Charles Wesley, Isaac Watts, and John Newton. 8 weeks Includes Leader s Guide A Mile in My Shoes Cultivating Compassion Trevor Hudson # $15.00 Many think of a pilgrimage as a long journey that must be taken in a foreign land. However, A Mile in My Shoes helps us discover the possibilities of being on a pilgrimage in our own communities. Hudson enables you to benefit richly from his experiences in South Africa, and apply it to your own personal and community circumstances. 7 weeks Includes Reflection Questions UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 9

6 Spiritual Growth Small groups create connection and vitality. Learn from Henri Nouwen, this generation s most influential spiritual writer. A Spirituality of Caregiving The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series Henri J. M. Nouwen with John S. Mogabgab, series editor # $12.00 Henri Nouwen shares heartfelt insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be the care receiver. His warmth, respect, and compassion for both sides of the caregiving relationship will encourage you and transform the way you approach your vital and spiritual work. Makes a great gift for caregivers. Coming Soon! A Spirituality of Fundraising The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series Henri J. M. Nouwen with John S. Mogabgab, series editor # $12.00 Fundraising is the opposite of begging it s inviting others to join in your ministry and vision, says Nouwen. Drawing on scripture, he urges Christian leaders to embrace fundraising as a ministry. A must-read for leaders in churches, nonprofits, ministries, and business. Available in the series in Spring 2012: A Spirituality of Living Available in the series in Fall 2012: titles on the themes of Advent and Lent There s no one secret to success of a small group. But here is a helpful list of guidelines for small-group leaders and participants. 1. Frame every gathering in prayer. 2. Always include scripture. 3. Be a Covenant Group that keeps its promises. 4. Commit to honesty and confidentiality. 5. Attend faithfully. 6. Accept differing points of view. 7. Hold one another accountable. 8. Pray for one another daily UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 11

7 Maxie Dunnam Workbooks Maxie Dunnam Workbooks The Workbook on Keeping Company with the Saints Maxie Dunnam # $13.00 In this 7-week study, individuals or groups will draw from the rich well of spiritual writing as Dunnam guides them through the lives and teachings of William Law, Julian of Norwich, Brother Lawrence, and Teresa of Avila. Discover how the study of these faith pioneers influenced the author s life at pivotal points and how their teachings can transform your life today. The Workbook on the Beatitudes Maxie Dunnam and Kimberly Dunnam Reisman # $13.00 This workbook takes us on a journey to the mountain slopes above Capernaum, where scripture and tradition indicate that Jesus delivered history s greatest sermon. The beloved Beatitudes are taken from that sermon to form this 8-week study. The Workbook of Living Prayer Maxie Dunnam # $13.00 Over a span of more than three decades, nearly a million people have been reawakened to prayer through this resource. This 6-week study teaches participants to pray in a simple, practical way. They will discover a personal adventure in prayer that will strengthen a new generation of pray-ers. The Workbook of Living Prayer Video # $ minute messages from Maxie Dunnam to accompany each week in The Workbook of Living Prayer, VHS, color. The Workbook of Intercessory Prayer Maxie Dunnam # $13.00 This 7-week study gives participants an opportunity to experience the impact they can have on other people s lives. Participants deepen and strengthen their faith as they learn how to pray for others. The Workbook on the Ten Commandments Maxie Dunnam and Kimberly Dunnam Reisman # $13.00 In this 8-week study, Dunnam and Reisman challenge you to reexamine popular stances on issues addressed in the Ten Commandments, while showing how biblical laws intersect with contemporary life. The Workbook on Spiritual Disciplines Maxie Dunnam # $13.00 The practice of spiritual disciplines does not have merit in itself. It is a means to an end spiritual growth that brings about a deepening relationship with God and personal transformation. In this 6-week study, you will discover the basic tools for incorporating spiritual disciplines into your faith formation. The Workbook on Virtues and the Fruit of the Spirit Maxie Dunnam and Kimberly Dunnam Reisman # $13.00 Study the seven cardinal virtues and the fruit of the Spirit in a workbook format. This resource can help you become the person God created you to be by examining not only the basics of the cardinal virtues but also how you can incorporate them into daily Christian living. This 8-week resource is for individuals or groups. The Workbook on the 7 Deadly Sins Maxie Dunnam and Kimberly Dunnam Reisman # $13.00 By looking at the traditional categories of personal sin as expressed in your own life, you will learn in an 8-week Bible study how Christ brings deliverance and new growth. The Workbook on the Christian Walk Maxie Dunnam # $13.00 Discover the importance of Christian action as you strive to walk faithfully with Christ. This 7-week study will stretch you as you learn the different paths of the Christian walk UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 13

8 Christian Living Christian Living Get Real A Spiritual Journey for Men Derek Maul # $16.00 When men are faced with the impossible expectations our culture places on them, they often respond by putting on a false face. In bite-sized sections Maul delivers straight talk about faith, family, and the desire men have for God to be in their lives. A perfect men s study. Get Real Leader s Guide # $ weeks Talking in the Dark Praying When Life Doesn t Make Sense Steve Harper # $15.00 Why should you keep on praying when it doesn t seem to do much good? In Talking in the Dark Steve Harper acknowledges his own struggles with prayer. He challenges you to roll up your sleeves, confront your problems with prayer, and keep on praying. If you feel frustrated in your prayer life and wonder whether prayer is worth the effort, this book is just what you need. Hope: Our Longing for Home John Indermark # $15.00 Authentic hope involves action, and action requires you to make choices. Through your choices you are reminded of God s presence and ultimate purpose for you. Indermark invites you to be formed by true hope a journey not only toward God but with God. He says hope is an attitude of knowing all is well, not just wishing that all will be well. 9 weeks Includes Leader s Guide A Turbulent Peace The Psalms for Our Time Ray Waddle # $16.00 Ray Waddle helps you discover the comfort and the inspiration of the Psalms. His meditations on each of the 150 Psalms penetrate the biblical background and help you apply biblical wisdom to personal beliefs and public trends. Accountable Discipleship Living in God s Household Steven W. Manskar DR $15.00 Accountable Discipleship describes pastoral leadership as the ministry of caring for the household of God. Manskar invites you to discover your own ministry as a pastoral leader. A foundational piece for any group or individual involved in accountable discipleship ministries, this resource explores a systematic approach for undertaking and accepting the challenge of personal discipleship for life. The Christian Small-Group Leader Thomas R. Hawkins DR $11.00 How we lead small groups is vitally important. Small-group leaders touch people s lives at a deep level, having a profound impact on how they make sense of the Christian faith. Hawkins identifies the various roles that small-group leaders are called to fill, helps leaders identify when each role is appropriate, and leads them to discover how they can be effective in each. Jesus, Our Spiritual Director A Pilgrimage through the Gospels Wendy J. Miller # $19.00 Aware of the growing interest in Christian spiritual direction among church leaders, Miller helps you see the ways in which Jesus guided his first disciples. She explores the biblical roots of Christian spiritual direction and encourages you to grow spiritually through contemplative reading of the Gospels. Holy Adventure 41 Days of Audacious Living Bruce G. Epperly # $17.00 Faith is not about being trendy. It is about facing the challenges, risks, and uncertainty of God s call. Launch into a 41-day holy adventure that will stretch your theological boundaries and intensify your faith. Author and activist Brian McLaren proclaims this book downright soul-inspiring! UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 15

9 Christian Living Christian Living That s What the Man Said The Sayings of Jesus Maxie Dunnam # $13.00 This book examines 15 of Jesus most important sayings. A study and devotional commentary on Jesus words, this workbook can guide and strengthen us as we attempt to live with purpose and meaning as Christians. 15 weeks Includes Leader s Guide When You Come Unglued... Stick Close to God Patricia Wilson # $15.00 With her folksy wisdom, Wilson shows us how to dump our baggage, resist stress, loosen up, and begin simply to be the unique individuals God created us to be. She offers stimulating exercises and journal assignments such as making a gratitude list or interacting with the passengers on our life bus. Part motivational writer, part spiritual director, part Everywoman, Wilson offers a wise and lighthearted take on the serious business of maturing in faith. Being the Presence of Christ A Vision for Transformation Daniel Vestal # $14.00 Christian discipleship means practicing the presence of Christ in your daily life. Discover a progressive approach to scripture study and prayer that leads to personal and corporate spiritual transformation. Learn how to embody Jesus example of community, justice, and sacrifice. Mother Roots The Female Ancestors of Jesus Helen Bruch Pearson # $17.00 Matthew s Gospel names 4 women in the genealogy of Jesus: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba. Pearson uses the Jewish tradition of midrash reading between the lines of scripture to explore the stories of these women and that of Mary, Jesus mother. God empowered them to step beyond the patriarchal structure on which they depended and live into their calling in the larger world. Remembering Your Story, Revised Edition Creating Your Own Spiritual Autobiography Richard L. Morgan # $14.00 Morgan invites adults from midlife on to reflect on their life story, seeing how God has worked in their life and passing on lessons to future generations. Remembering and sharing our stories helps old and young connect with one another, and we discover that even difficult memories can become moments of God s grace. Remembering Your Story Leader s Guide, Revised Edition # $6.00 Provides options for 10 small-group sessions, as well as a weekend retreat, to help participants write their spiritual autobiography. You Gave Me a Wide Place Holy Places of Our Lives Paul E. Stroble # $17.00 God meets each of us at particular moments, stretching us to recognize the places and circumstances that are sacred in our lives. Join Stroble as he maps out some of the wide places found in the stories of the Bible and in his own life. A Seeker s Guide to Christian Faith Ben Campbell Johnson # $3.00 A Seeker s Guide to Christian Faith is an introduction to habits and practices Christians have agreed upon for thousands of years, including prayer, scripture reading, meditation, outreach, and listening to God. This easily understood booklet will guide you and your group in self-examination, alert you to signs of God s presence in your lives, and help you understand the language of faith. A Seeker s Guide to Christian Faith 10 Pack # $22.00 A Seeker s Guide to Christian Faith Leader s Guide #909 Free downloadable PDF Lord, Teach Us to Pray A Study of Personal Prayer Margie Burger DR $14.00 Margie Burger is the kind of mentor we all hope to find as we learn and practice the basics of prayer. Her book combines biblical teaching and personal testimony to help us overcome obstacles to intimacy with God. Learn how to pray and encounter God through prayer UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 17

10 Christian Living Christian Living Forgiveness, the Passionate Journey Nine Steps of Forgiving through Jesus Beatitudes Flora Slosson Wuellner # $13.00 Too often forgiveness has become a frustrating struggle involving willpower, guilt, and emotional numbing. Looking with fresh eyes at the Beatitudes, Wuellner transforms this old understanding into a new understanding of offered forgiveness. What Kind of Man Is Joseph, and What Kind of Man Are You? Eugene Blair DR $10.00 This book explores the unknown member of Jesus family. The Gospel of Matthew lays a foundation for delving deeper into the character of Joseph and his impact in the ministry of Jesus. Blair guides men to develop Christian discipleship in these areas: commitment, awareness, discipline, righteousness, and family. 5 weeks Includes Group Study Guide To Walk in Integrity Spiritual Leadership in Times of Crisis Steve Doughty # $17.00 Through poignant stories, To Walk in Integrity offers a model of spiritual leadership in an age of great need. Using illustrations from personal and biblical encounters, Doughty describes the spiritual qualities of those who walk in integrity. This book examines the patterns of daily living and choices through which these individuals offer leadership and encourages us to examine how we can incorporate integrity into our lives. Gathered in the Word Praying the Scripture in Small Groups Norvene Vest # $12.00 For those who thirst for God, Vest describes an age-old form of devotional reading that is intended specifically for spiritual nourishment. This method of praying the scripture, called lectio divina or divine reading, helps you drink deeply and satisfy your spiritual thirst. The Jesus Priorities 8 Essential Habits Christopher Maricle # $16.00 You re probably familiar with the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Christopher Maricle decided to take a new twist on that idea and identify the most important habits that surfaced as he examined the life and ministry of Christ. He invites you to learn about Jesus priorities so you can grow more Christlike. Living into the Answers A Workbook for Personal Spiritual Discernment Valerie K. Isenhower and Judith A. Todd # $15.00 Living into the Answers is an inspiring and practical workbook that offers tools for you and small-group participants to use as you allow God to shape your priorities and create prayerfully considered alternatives. This process allows you to live with the confidence that God will use your choices to draw you into a deeper relationship and to see every decision as an opportunity for living more fully in God s presence. Listen for God s Leading A Workbook for Corporate Spiritual Discernment Valerie K. Isenhower and Judith A. Todd # $15.00 Spiritual discernment in a group setting can help your church understand God s call for future ministry. Isenhower and Todd lay out a powerful 10-step process for using spiritual discernment as a tool to inspire your church s ministry. They provide exercises for the discernment team, spiritual disciplines for individuals and teams, prayers to use during meetings, biblical references for group lectio, and an appendix on faith-based management. Listening to the Groans A Spirituality for Ministry and Mission Trevor Hudson with Stephen Bryant # $7.00 In this short but powerful book, Hudson and Bryant call you to reject spirituality that is only inward, personal, and individual and to pray your way toward a broader understanding of the Spirit. They challenge you to listen for those moments when the world groans in pain and hope and to respond with both prayer and action in faithful and compassionate living. A fine companion or follow-up to The Way of Transforming Discipleship by Trevor Hudson and Stephen Bryant UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 19

11 Christian Living Christian Living Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts Building Up the Body of Christ Through the Gifts of the Spirit Charles V. Bryant # $14.00 Bryant identifies, defines, and discusses 30 spiritual gifts including giving, healing, hospitality, service, witnessing, and music. He encourages individuals and groups to discover the particular gifts the Holy Spirit has given them and then challenges them to use these gifts to build up the body of Christ. The book provides a Grace Gifts Inventory to help readers name and apply the spiritual gifts in their lives. Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts Pack P16 $ copy each of the book and workbook Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts A Workbook John I. Penn # $9.00 Based on the best-selling book Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts, John Penn has developed a workbook that guides participants through a 7-week study designed to help them uncover their spiritual gifts. This workbook offers a basic understanding of the gifts of the Holy Spirit and is appropriate for both individual and group use. Does Your Church Have a Prayer? In Mission Toward the Promised Land Marc Brown, Kathy Merry, and John Briggs DR $16.00 Leader s Guide DR $9.00 Participant s Workbook If your church is going through rough times, take heart. Jesus has already prayed for your unity so that you can share his love with the world. Does Your Church Have a Prayer? contains 6 weeks of Bible studies that, along with sermons and worship, will help generate congregational feedback critical to establishing a 2-year action plan for your congregation. Changed from Glory into Glory Wesleyan Prayer for Transformation Paul Wesley Chilcote # $17.00 To fully experience the transformation, restoration, and renewal available through Christ, we need to grow in prayer. Changed from Glory into Glory carries us on a Gospel prayer tour from the Transfiguration through the Resurrection. This 8-week study can be used both by groups and individuals. Charting the Course A Workbook on Christian Discipleship Teresa Gilbert, Patty Johansen, and Jay Regennitter with John P. Gilbert DR $15.00 Charting the Course helps your congregational teams focus on stages of discipleship and the development of a congregational system for discipleship growth. The 10 sessions include Build a Team, Invite the Congregation, Define Disciple, Envision a New Future, Key Components of a Healthy Discipleship Process, Disciple Formation, Inviting People to Join the Discipleship Process, Developing a Plan, Implementing a Plan, and Evaluating and Refining. Reclaiming the Wesleyan Tradition John Wesley s Sermons for Today Douglas M. Strong, Sarah B. Dorrance, Robert McDonald- Walker, Ingrid Y. Wang, and Kevin M. Watson DR $15.00 Concerned that even Methodists do not fully appreciate the basic tenets of John Wesley s theology, a group of Methodist pastors and professors crafted this introduction to his work. Groups and individuals will find this study challenging and rewarding as they explore everything from humankind s creation in the image of God to sin, grace, justification, and the riches of spiritual rebirth and sanctification. Opening Ourselves to Grace Basic Christian Practices, DVD & CD-ROM Produced by Mark V. Purushotham DR $26.00 Opening Ourselves to Grace explores the basic practices of Christian faith and life from a Wesleyan perspective. This resource contains both a DVD and a CD-ROM with video content and written resources. Included are a video presentation on Wesley s understanding of spiritual practices, Bible study, and other additional helpful resources. Witness Learning to Share Your Christian Faith Ron Crandall DR $16.00 Witness is a 25-week small-group study that integrates biblical and theological reflection, the practice of spiritual disciplines within a community of faith, and witnessing in the name of Jesus. The experience helps participants identify their gifts for ministry and prepares them for sharing those gifts and faith with others UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 21

12 Aging Praying in the Messiness of Life # $15.00 My prayer life is a mess, I heard her say, and I don t know how to find time to make it better! In the middle of life s daily demands, many Christians feel they don t give enough attention to their communication with God. Their frustration often leads to guilt and anxiety as the circumstances of life sabotage their good intentions for a regular devotional time. This book broadens the definition of prayer and offers dozens of ideas on how to move from prayer as results to prayer as relationship. Our connection to God can be strengthened in ways that are creative and lifegiving. We can pray with the body as we walk; the breath as we inhale and exhale; the mind as we think; the senses as we experience the world; the silence as we frantically try to fill it; the surroundings as we move through the day; and the circumstances of our chaotic, unpredictable lives. Why not join a group in studying Praying in the Messiness of Life? The book includes detailed suggestions for meetings and retreats. The study questions, suggested prayers and hymns, and other helps for leaders give you tools for a lively exploration of the boundless nature of prayer. Sometimes all we need to jump-start our tired, worn-out prayer life are a few ideas for different ways to pray. Let this book guide you into a deeper relationship with the loving God who meets you right where you are even in the messiness of life. From author Linda Douty Don t Write My Obituary Just Yet Inspiring Faith Stories for Older Adults Missy Buchanan # $12.00 Enlarged Print Thirty heartwarming stories of people from ages 70 to 100 show how strong faith can help us overcome trials and sorrows and live with hope. A scripture and prayer accompany each story. This book makes a wonderful gift for any older adult who needs to know that their life still matters to God and others. A Table of Delight Feasting with God in the Wilderness Elizabeth J. Canham # $14.00 As a thoughtful, gentle narrator, Canham uses good storytelling to invite you to explore the wilderness places in your life as opportunities for holy encounter. Using stories from the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, she offers a practical vision and encouragement to help you recognize the grace of your own desert experiences, both the unbidden times of dryness and the chosen times of solitude for prayer. Aging and Ministry in the 21st Century An Inquiry Approach Richard H. Gentzler Jr. DR $13.00 Looking for a practical resource to help your church build an older adult ministry? Look no further. This book offers leaders a structured approach to create a strong ministry by, with, and for older adults. In addition to providing programming tools, Gentzler also addresses difficult topics of aging, including chronic conditions, depression, and death. Settling In My First Year in a Retirement Community A 2011 National Indie Book Award Winner Richard L. Morgan # $16.00 Enlarged Print This collection of meditations came out of Morgan s move to a retirement community. His reflections will be helpful for those who are considering entering a continuing care/retirement community and for the adult children and caregivers of persons facing such a decision UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 23

13 Aging Aging Forty Sixty A Study for Midlife Adults Who Want to Make a Difference Richard H. Gentzler Jr. and Craig Kennet Miller DR $11.00 You will discover 10 significant midlife issues faced by people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. Some of the topics are relationships, aging parents, children, spirituality, and losses. These issues are explored through a 10-week Bible study and discussion. Shaping a Life of Significance for Retirement R. Jack Hansen and Jerry P. Haas # $15.00 This book focuses on the personal dimensions of the move from full-time work to partial or full retirement. Drawing upon conversations with retired professionals from around the country, the authors identify some key transitions in the first years of retirement, unique opportunities for personal growth in this phase of life, and real challenges we must face. New Beginnings DVD The Gifts of Aging Richard H. Gentzler Jr. DR $17.00 New Beginnings provides a glimpse into a variety of church ministries being enjoyed by older adults ministries led by older adults to reach out to others. Filmed throughout the United States, the award-winning video includes short stories of older adults and the role their faith plays in the churches and communities where they live. Winter Grace Spirituality and Aging Kathleen Fischer # $14.00 As our society faces an increasingly older population, we must realize that aging is not something to dread but is a process rich with joy and blessing. Taking us into the heart of the Christian paradox of death and resurrection, this hopeful book shows how the losses that accompany aging can lead to freedom and new life. Talking with God in Old Age Meditations and Psalms Missy Buchanan # $12.00 Enlarged Print This book captures the essence of the journey of frailty. Missy Buchanan s honest and inspiring meditations reflect the pain and frustrations older adults often experience, yet each reflection holds the glimmer of hope and an acknowledgment of profound courage and strength that remains in each person despite abilities and disabilities. Lose, Love, Live The Spiritual Gifts of Loss and Change Dan Moseley # $17.00 You aren t alone in your grief. In Lose, Love, Live Dan Moseley tells about his experiences of multiple losses and the new life he discovered through them. As he explores 10 realities of loss and change, he gently guides you to journey through your suffering and open yourself to the rebirth that is possible even in the pain. Designing an Older Adult Ministry Richard H. Gentzler Jr. DR $14.00 Retirement no longer means a rocking chair. Are you doing everything you can to mobilize and involve the older adults in your church? This updated edition of Gentzler s best-selling ministry guide offers valuable insights on the specific needs and issues of later life. Helpful ideas are included on how to expand your ministries to today s active older adults. Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults Missy Buchanan # $12.00 Enlarged Print Buchanan knows well the challenges frail elderly people face, after serving as caregiver for her parents in their later years. She shows readers how to live with purpose despite physical or mental decline UpperRoom.org/bookstore UpperRoom.org/bookstore 25

14 Ministry Simplified. 60 % Save up to on Group Orders Save up to 60% on Group Orders Invite your congregation into a yearlong spiritual revival. Our magazines instill spiritual practices in people of all ages and are perfect for individual, small-group, or family devotions a great gift for visitors and members alike. They are also a great fundraising tool. Sell them in your bookstore or on your book table for full cover price to raise funds for mission trips, Youth or Children s activities, and more! Let us help you Simplify your ministry! Free shipping included. Group order pricing requires a minimum order of 10 copies. If you no longer wish to receive future shipments, simply write cancel on your bill. Otherwise, you will receive the next issue. Call today for our Special Group Pricing Discount S0111ALT Family Concerns No Act of Love Is Ever Wasted The Spirituality of Caring for Persons with Dementia Jane Marie Thibault and Richard L. Morgan # $16.00 Thibault and Morgan present a realistic and compassionate picture of dementia and encourage us to see caregiving and receiving as opportunities for mutual spiritual growth. A great book for anyone who provides care to persons with dementia family members, friends, professional caregivers, and clergypersons. Not Alone Encouragement for Caregivers Nell E. Noonan # $20.00 Hardcover An estimated 120 million Americans are now or have been caregivers for family members or friends. Caregivers need spiritual and emotional support, and Nell Noonan speaks from the experience of providing care for her husband. Sometimes funny, often poignant, and always heartfelt, her devotions will comfort caregivers and let them know they are truly not alone. A thoughtful gift for any caregiver. Family the Forming Center A Vision of the Role of Family in Spiritual Formation Marjorie J. Thompson # $14.00 Thompson believes your family is the first place you experience God and discover the values and patterns that shape your life. To help parents develop a safe, loving, and Christian home centered on God, Family the Forming Center suggests models, rituals, and celebrations that will inspire your children to grow spiritually. This book will help you develop intimate family relationships filled with God s love, trust, and values. Parents & Grandparents as Spiritual Guides Nurturing Children of the Promise Betty Shannon Cloyd # $15.00 Cloyd explores ways that parents and grandparents can introduce children to the presence of God and nurture them spiritually during daily, routine activities, as well as in planned devotional times. This book includes biblical models of spiritual guides along with wonderful, insightful stories from children, medical professionals, Christian educators, and the author s own experiences as a parent and grandparent UpperRoom.org/bookstore 27

15 Advent Behold! Cultivating Attentiveness in the Season of Advent Pamela C. Hawkins NEW For those who seek a deeper life with God. # $14.00 Through her beautiful and gentle writing, Hawkins guides you to pay close attention to the Advent story with new eyes, ears, hearts, and possibilities. In Behold!, she invites you to focus on a single word and prayer method each week of Advent. Weekly themes: Expectancy, Preparation, Faith, and Promise. You ll enjoy the simplicity and beauty of this book. 4 weeks Includes Leader s Guide Welcome to Weavings: A Journal of the Christian Spiritual Life, a quarterly journal committed to exploring the many ways in which God s life and our lives are woven together in the world. Our mission is to promote informed, ecumenical, and creative spiritual growth and conversation through the resources, both writing and art, published in our journal. Because all material in each issue of Weavings centers on a theme of the Chrisitan spiritual life (for example, The Art of Loving, Forgiveness, or Welcoming the Stranger ), many of our readers have found the journal to be an excellent small-group resource. As we all know, contemporary life often seems to have the texture of a tangle of cords working at cross-purpose with each other. There are knots where we hoped for a smooth weave, and dangling threads where knots should be. Weavings seeks to thread together some of the unraveled ends of Christian life personal formation and social transformation, individual renewal and church renewal, prayer and ministry, contemplation and mission, Sunday and Monday and weave them together in patterns of meaning, hope, and imagination. I invite you to join thousands of others who rely on Weavings to inform and inspire their spiritual journeys. Please visit our website today to find free online leaders guides about how to start or become part of a Weavings Reading Group ( Blessings, Pamela C. Hawkins Managing Editor Simply Wait Cultivating Stillness in the Season of Advent Pamela C. Hawkins # $14.00 What if it wasn t that hard to find more rest, more quiet, more room in your heart for the Christ child to be born? Hawkins invites you to focus on a single word and a simple prayer each week of Advent. The daily readings offer creative reflections, prayers, scriptures, and engaging questions that will lead to your own encounter with Advent s message. 4 weeks Includes Leader s Guide The Uncluttered Heart Making Room for God During Advent and Christmas Beth A. Richardson # $13.00 Sweep out the corners of your heart, clean up the clutter, and make room for God. The Uncluttered Heart offers 6 weeks of daily readings for Advent through Epiphany. Each day provides a quotation, scripture passage, reflection, prayer, and a message to carry with you throughout the day. 4 weeks Includes Leader s Guide Meeting the Messiah Scriptures for the Advent Season compiled by Kara Lassen Oliver # $14.00 Journey through Advent in a quieter, more purposeful way. Reflect on scripture that tells the Advent story through the eyes of the Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Mary, the shepherds, the Magi, and Jesus himself. 6 weeks Includes Leader s Guide UpperRoom.org/bookstore 29

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