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Prayers to the God of My Life
Psalms for Morning and Evening
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2003
The Psalms have long been a staple in the devotional life of religious people. Composed thousands of years ago, they bring every emotion known to humankind—from anger to adoration—into the presence of God. In many monastic traditions all 150 Psalms are prayed each week. But those who live outside...
by Carl G. Carlozzi
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
A rich collection of prayers for corporate worship and personal devotion including blessings, thanksgivings, intercessions, litanies, and various occasions appropriate for all Christian denominations. (310 pp)
Embodied Spirits
Stories of Spiritual Directors of Color
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2014
• A solid new addition to the Morehouse collection for spiritual directors • First book addressing the concerns and issues of people of color in spiritual direction • Wide ecumenical appeal “These essays speak of how we have incorporated our contemplative practices into our family life; our...
by David J. Schlafer
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2005
Preaching as Pastoral Caring is the thirteenth in a series of books devoted to presenting examples of preaching excellence from parishes throughout the Episcopal Church. This volume addresses the difficult and essential area of pastoral preaching as a kind of spiritual leadership in which compassionate...
A Wing and a Prayer
A Message of Faith and Hope
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Katharine Jefferts Schori is a bishop on the move—she pilots her plane to remote parishes around the sprawling diocese of Nevada and shares her passionate message of reconciliation and peace. As the first female primate in the 500-year history of Anglicanism, she’ll have the opportunity to speak...
Healed
How Mary Magdelene Was Made Well
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2018
• A biblical, theological perspective on mental illness • Offers a new view of Mary Magdalene’s role for us today Mary Magdalene, first witness to Jesus’s resurrection, has been one of the most misunderstood of all the saints, maligned for centuries as a prostitute, despite there being nothing...
Eyes to See
The Redemptive Purpose of Icons
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
• Written by a Protestant for a non-Orthodox readership • Includes full-color images of eight icons • Strong potential for group study Eyes to See: The Redemptive Purpose of Icons offers the discovery of life-giving spiritual insights found through learning to read the language of religious...
Getting to Know Jesus (Again)
Meditations for Lent
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2017
• Fresh, accessible, and thought-provoking look at the life and ministry of Jesus • Each day’s entry includes a Scripture text, meditation, and questions for journaling and spiritual growth Lent is a journey of the mind, heart, and spirit from the ashes of humanity to the cross and beyond—to...
by L. William Countryman
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 1998
"Only the strong can forgive. God, who is strongest, forgives best," writes Dr. L. William Countryman in this fresh look at forgiveness. Unlike most books on the subject, Forgiven and Forgiving is not about a step-by-step process. Rather, it is about conversion. Once we truly understand...
What About Sex?
A Little Book of Guidance
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2017
• Deals with how we use our bodies sexually and holistically in contemporary culture • Includes discussions of all sexual orientations What About Sex? provides a moral compass to navigate the changing landscape of sex and sexuality. Dealing with the Bible, evolving traditions and customs, and...
Gay Unions
In the Light of Scripture,Tradition, and Reason
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Gray Temple presents the argument for the sacramental equality of gay and lesbian couples, which is to say they are entitled to full participation in the sacraments, including Marriage. Gray Temple bases his discussion on the Anglican concept of discerning the will of God through Scripture, Tradition,...
Worship Shaped Life
Liturgical Formation and the People of God
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2010
Worship is not something that the church does, it is an encounter through which Christians are equipped to bring transformation to the world. This second volume in an important new series on worldwide Anglicanism draws on global contributions and examples to address the subject of liturgical formation:...
The Marriage Journey
Preparations and Provisions for Life Together
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2003
The two authors of this book, Linda Grenz and Del Glover, say at the outset that they are ordinary Christians writing for ordinary Christians and ordinary congregations. So why has this book become a classic for couples about to marry, couples already married, and the congregations that support them?...
Gospel Memories
The Future Can Rewrite Our Past
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2016
• A “new” (2012) bishop in the Episcopal Church offers hope that healing and all things are possible • A reflective and prayerful education and formation resource for adults While there is truth in the idea that our past shapes our future, the gospel is all about the counter-intuitive promise...