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Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam Leader Guide
An Advent Study
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Christmas or confusion, Bethlehem or bedlam . . . Which will you choose this year? The truth is, we don’t have to choose, because Christmas always happens right in the midst of our chaos. God breaks into our noisy disorder and is made known in Jesus Christ. Christmas and confusion—weren’t they...
Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Padre Pio
Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With Saint Pio of Pietrelcina's Own Words
Language: English
Release Date: August 22, 2005
Saint Pio of Pietrelcina—probably best known as Padre Pio—knew with complete certainty that at all times his place was beside Jesus, whether it be Jesus the suffering servant or Jesus the innocent babe. Providing some pre-Advent counsel, he wrote, "[O]ne thing only is necessary, to be close to Jesus." This was his lifelong quest, and his premier advice to all of his spiritual children.
by Judith Sutera
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2010
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2010
For over 1,500 years, believers from all Christian traditions have looked to St. Benedict, the patriarch of Western monasticism, for spiritual wisdom. And rightly so: his rule has shown how one may experience a simple, holy, and common sense life, despite the increasingly busy pace of our daily existence.
More Pages from the Red Suit Diaries
A Real-Life Santa Shares Hopes, Dreams, and Childlike Faith
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Tom Brokaw said it best: This Santa "can only be described as the real thing." With warmth, humor, and wonder, Ed Butchart shares more stories from his life as a professional Santa Claus in More Pages from the Red Suit Diaries.
Readers who open this heartwarming book will find themselves...
by Benjamin Bloomfield
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2012
A Collection of over 150 Public Domain Christmas Carols arranged for voice or piano.
The entire list of carols is as follows:
Ad cantum leticie
Adeste Fideles
All my heart this night rejoices
Although at Yule it Bloweth Cool
The Angel Gabriel
Angels from the Realms...
by Christopher Alan Anderson
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2012
What is it about Christmas that so touches our souls? In this article, the author discusses the deeper meaning of Christmas--perhaps today even lost to our religions. Author Bio: Christopher Alan Anderson (1950 - ) received the basis of his education from the University of Science and Philosophy,...
Lent and Easter Wisdom From Thomas Merton
Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With Thomas Merton's Own Words
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Let the words of Trappist monk Thomas Merton lead you through the holy season of Lent and into Easter. The author was known for his journaling skills. With that in mind, the daily format includes an explanation of one facet of the season, followed by Mertons' writings, appropriate Scripture passages and a daily journal topic to encourage your own thoughts related to Lent and Easter.
The Good of Giving Up
Discovering the Freedom of Lent
Language: English
Release Date: January 3, 2017
“Like many evangelicals who love the gospel, I had my doubts about Lent.”
It’s true, Lent can often seem like an empty ritual. But what Aaron Damiani came to find, and what he describes inside, is something else entirely. Something exceedingly good.
In The Good of Giving Up, Anglican...
by John Zehring
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2017
“Lent Discussions for Curious Christians” stimulates engaging conversations for study groups during the six weeks of Lent, which is why there are six chapters. Each chapter begins with discussion starters to stimulate the conversation. Then reflections and background information is provided followed...
by Archbishop J. Peter Sartain
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 22, 2015
"Lent reveals what's at stake."-Archbishop SartainFor many Catholics, what's at stake might be what we "give up" for Lent. Most of us know there is more to it than that, but we struggle to give the season its proper meaning. As Archbishop J. Peter Sartain writes, "As I prayed the opening prayer...
Witness the Passion
Discover the Hope, Embrace the Power, Experience the Grace
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2013
Newly updated! This exquisite and compelling book by best-selling author, Richard Exley, helps readers meet the Savior in a marvelously fresh way. "You will see Jesus as you've never seen Him before through the eyes of those who were there."
Readers will see Jesus through...
T'was the night before Christmas
A Visit from St. Nicholas
Language: English
Release Date: November 16, 2012
The classic Poem of A Visit from St. Nicholas told by thousands to young ears on Christmas eve promising a visit from Santa Claus. Includes a biography of Clement Clarke Moore.
Fellowship of Prayer
2014 Lenten Devotional
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2014
Clean. Fresh. Renewal. Psalm 51:10 says, “Create in me a clean heart.” Isn’t that part of what Lent does for us? “Create in me a clean heart.” The reflection of Lent helps us live into that prayer and the intent to change every day of our lives. In Fellowship of Prayer 2014, author Julie...
Every Good and Perfect Gift
Devotional Thoughts on the Gift of the Savior
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
God has blessed us with many gifts—the greatest being His only Son, Jesus Christ. This new devotional celebrates “every good and perfect gift” from the heavenly Father. Ideal reading through the Christmas season—or at any time of the year—Every Good and Perfect Gift provides 31 encouraging,...