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Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body
Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults
Missy Buchanan
"Why am I still here? Why is God letting me suffer so long?"
Frailty, dependence, and constant pain can lead to spiritual hopelessness in older adults. 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 who have to depend on others for assistance with daily tasks. She leads caregivers and those in their care to see that li...
Living into the Answers
A Workbook for Personal Spiritual Discernment
Valerie K. Isenhower, Judith A. Todd
What do I do now?!
Face life's "forks in the road" and write your own future—fearlessly. Be guided to your own wisdom within the context of the always-present divine voice. Living into the Answers teaches a way to ask for and receive God's guidance as you approach an issue or choice.
"Large or small, the decisions of life point toward particular paths," write Isenhower and Todd. "Paying attention to the process of discerning God's desire for our life starts us on a journey that leads to abun...
Living into the Answers
A Workbook for Personal Spiritual Discernment
Valerie K. Isenhower, Judith A. Todd
What do I do now?!
Face life's "forks in the road" and write your own future—fearlessly. Be guided to your own wisdom within the context of the always-present divine voice. Living into the Answers teaches a way to ask for and receive God's guidance as you approach an issue or choice.
"Large or small, the decisions of life point toward particular paths," write Isenhower and Todd. "Paying attention to the process of discerning God's desire for our life starts us on a journey that leads to abun...
7 Myths of the United Methodist Church
Craig Kennet Miller
Sanctuaries that once were filled with 300 people of all ages now have only 30 in worship attendance. The youngest attending may be 60-something.
The nondenominational church meeting across town in former commercial property is growing as fast as it can add folding chairs. Some of your own members may be a part of that group.
Things have changed. But opportunities abound for the United Methodist Church and other mainline denominations.
7 Myths of the United Methodist Church looks at the attit...
A Life-Shaping Prayer
52 Meditations in the Wesleyan Spirit
Paul Wesley Chilcote
Who is God to you?
What can you give to God?
How does God shape your life?
How do you live as a disciple of Christ?
Drawing on the rich resources of the Methodist tradition, A Life-Shaping Prayer is a beautifully written devotional resource. Centered around a prayer of an early Wesley follower, the themes of this book lead to a rediscovery of what it means to practice faith.
Advocating a holistic spirituality where prayer and life are interconnected, Chilcote's premise will make God incre...
Celebrating the Offering
Melvin Amerson, James Amerson
In a culture where it's easy to think of ourselves as self-made, we need a reminder that all blessings have been given to us by a generous God.
In many congregations, the offering happens without much forethought. We may even consider it a crass interruption to the spiritual flow of worship. But it's actually an important, biblical part of the service. It gives us a chance to focus on giving thanks and giving back to the God who has so generously given to us.
If you're looking to revitalize ...
Companion to The Africana Worship Book
Safiyah Fosua, Valerie Bridgeman Davis
Worship is when "God shows up and shows out!"
African-American worship affirms that an active God embodies human lives through companionship and communion.
This volume of essays, interlacing worship pieces with reflections from prominent leaders and emerging thinkers in Africana life, is designed to help churches, professors, and students reflect more deeply on worship and practice.
Building a bridge of understanding through collective experiences, the Companion to the Africana Worship Book s...
Mission Trips That Matter
Embodied Faith for the Sake of the World
Don C. Richter
You've packed your duffel bag, cut back and repacked, gotten your passport in order, winced your way through the vaccinations, researched the culture and learned critical phrases in the native language.
Perhaps you've been so busy preparing to do mission that you've overlooked preparing to be mission. Sometimes, it's only after you return from a journey that you realize just how much you received compared to what you gave.
Mission trips and alternative spring breaks are on the rise. Millions ...
The Children's Minister
Rita B. Hays
Your church's outreach to children and their parents are top-notch. The nursery and Sunday school classes are full and offer great faith-learning experiences. The daycare and parents-day-out services are thriving.
But what if a child who's a part of your church family reveals his dog just died? Her mom and dad are divorcing? The family is moving to another city? These are pastoral (not programming) issues.
Is your church prepared to be in ministry with children? To relate with children where ...
From Your Heart to Theirs, Participant's Guide
Delivering an Effective Sermon
Tony Franks, David Carroll
"Let me tell you a story." Since childhood, those introductory words capture our attention like few others. Sharing our faith story can be just as captivating and influential. Yet even the most experienced public speaker may need help preparing a sermon that's both engaging and compelling. Franks and Carroll will help you develop such a sermon. The parts of this helpful experiential guide for novice and already certified lay speakers include
types of sermons, from exegetical to topical to t...