Résultats de recherche de titre
Articles 1494681 à 1494700 sur 1496888

Three Simple Questions: Knowing the God of Love, Hope, and Purpose
Par Rueben P. Job. 2011
Rueben P. Job, author of Three Simple Rules, brings us a new insight on how to live a Christ-like life…
and explores the three most basic and profound questions at the center of our faith—questions that all major religions try to answer and around which there seems to be much confusion:Who is God?Who am I?Who are we together?In three brief and engaging chapters, readers will explore these questions and gain new understanding of the answers:Know that God is greater than you can imagineBelieve that you are God's beloved childBe the love of Christ in the worldThey will also discover the greatness and goodness of God, the value of every beloved child of God, and the impact we can have in the world when we live as Jesus lived.Each chapter concludes with a simple spiritual practice to help readers remember and respond to what they have read, followed by a prayer.Now it is time for you to know, believe and become the answers.In its first paragraphs, Three Simple Questions triggered my hunger for hope. I hung on each word thereafter. By the time I finished my reading, I was filled to overflowing. I was drawn deeper by the notion of a God too small. Prayer as the place where we receive our identity was profound. I cheered with the truth that God loves all. I was intrigued by the imagery of my being a "holy chalice." The three daily practices are refreshing and engaging. In short, the read filled me with grace. —Bishop Sharon Brown Christopher
Upward!: Wesleyan Formation in Three Movements
Par Steve Harper, Paul W. Chilcote. 2023
A powerful guide for new and longtime United Methodists.Upward! is a simple but brilliant course on Wesleyanism for regular people.…
It thoroughly and methodically guides readers through the distinctive qualities of the Wesleyan way—the theology, practices, habits, and attitudes that characterize Methodist people. Paul W. Chilcote and Steve Harper, two of Methodism’s most beloved teachers, offer this extraordinary book as an invitation to a life of wisdom and wonder in our current world. It is a book of both instruction and celebration, teaching (or reminding) us what makes the Wesleyan way most gracious and lovely. Pastors and other leaders will use Upward as their primary resource for sharing the Wesleyan approach. It can be used in a wide variety of ways and settings—as a sermon series, congregation-wide study, or for new member classes, to name a few. Individuals will use the book as a personal study, ideally in connection with others. Upward! helps leaders and readers to:- correct misconceptions about Wesleyan theology- clarify and reclaim Wesleyan theology- gain a new framework for understanding Wesleyan theology and sharing it with others
365 Devotions for Women
Par Sally D. Sharpe. 2025
Strengthen your bond with God, one devotion at a time.As women, we have many roles and responsibilities. We are daughters,…
sisters, wives, mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, caregivers, working women, leaders, teachers, pastors, and pastors’ wives, neighbors, friends—and the list goes on. Yet in all of these roles, we bring a special gift that God has given us: the gift of nurturing—helping others feel loved, appreciated, and capable of achieving all they are meant to be.We, too, however, need nurturing. Often, we forget or ignore this fact, finding ourselves overextended and drained after giving all we have without taking time for our own needs. Our lives tend to be busy, hectic, and sometimes even frenzied, leaving little time for ourselves or God. Yet God longs to wrap loving arms around us and give us rest, encouragement, hope, strength, peace, and joy. God is the only One who can fill us and make us whole.365 Devotions for Women is written to help you focus on your relationship with God. Twelve different Christian women share their reflections on what it means to be a woman of faith, walking with God day by day. As you go through the year (whether you start in January or June), encountering a different writer each month, you will find spiritual refreshment and a sense of camaraderie for the challenge of giving your relationship with God the time and attention it deserves. Though these women have diverse backgrounds, personalities, and ways of relating to God, they have a common theme: God loves you and longs to be in relationship with you.The contributors are Nell W. Mohney (January), HiRho Park (February), Cynthia Gadsen (March), Kelly Clem (April), Lillian C. Smith (May), Nancy Nikolai Shedden (June), Anne Hagerman Wilcox (July), Marie Schockey (August), Hilda Davis (September), Sallie Dye (October), Monica Johnson (November), and Ellen Gray (December)Begin today to nurture your relationship with God. It’s the most important nurturing of all!
Remember: God's Covenants and the Cross
Par Susan Robb. 2023
Remember the God who remembers us.God’s covenants throughout the Old Testament show the character of God’s promises to the people…
of Israel. In this book, Susan Robb leads readers through the covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, followed by the new covenant established on Maundy Thursday. The Lenten story culminates with an examination of the cross as another example of God’s promise for a new world.Susan Robb teaches readers the basic lessons of the covenants through a mixture of biblical history and personal stories. Her pastoral character and warm tone provide a basis for understanding God’s promises through history and the role of Jesus’s passion and crucifixion in the history of the covenants.Remember can be read alone or used for a six-week group study and church wide Lenten program. Components include a comprehensive Leader Guide and video teaching sessions featuring Susan (with closed captioning).
Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation
Par William H. Willimon. 2023
Watch out. God is on the way.It’s not within our own power to make a fresh start. If we’re to…
have a future different from the past, it must come as a gift, something not of our devising. What we need is a God who refuses to be trapped in eternity, a God who not only cares about us but is willing to show up among us and do something with us, here, now.In Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation, Will Willimon introduces you to the God who does just that, bringing heaven to earth and changing everything. In Advent we celebrate and anticipate the earth-shaking, life-transforming good news that God is coming to us. Watch out. Get ready. God is on the way.Additional components to use the book as a four-week small group study include a leader guide and DVD/Video Sessions featuring Will Willimon.
Experiencing Christmas: Christ in the Sights and Sounds of Advent
Par Matt Rawle. 2023
Discover how everything changed when God was born. Everything seems different at the end of the year. We put lights…
on our houses to dispel the growing darkness, Christmas music floods local radio stations, apple cider and cranberry sauce are again on the menu, and wrapping paper and tape are always ready. Things just look, smell, and taste differently during the Advent and Christmas season, and these differences are a sign to us that God is about to do something radical and different. Christmas is when God surrounded the divine with senses of his own. That first noel was when God had eyes to see suffering, ears to hear our cries, and hands to hold those in need, and all of these senses were bundled in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. “This will be a sign to you,” the angel told the shepherds, and they traveled to Bethlehem and found a child. What signs do you see during the Advent and Christmas season that point you to the divine?Additional components to use the book as a four-week small group study include a leader guide and DVD/Video Sessions featuring Matt Rawle. This book also includes a link to free downloadable teaching resources for children and youth.
The Gospel of John: A Beginner’s Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Par Amy-Jill Levine. 2024
Unlock the hidden depths of John’s Gospel.John’s Gospel offers readers a new language—of being born anew, of living water, of…
wind and spirit, of the “I am”—that enhances how we understand the divine, how we experience the world, and how we participate in the mystery of faith. With her characteristic wit and charm, Amy-Jill Levine introduces readers to the world of the Gospel of John by unpacking the stories in their original context, along with examining how the text is read today. This book considers the Gospel of John in its entirety, moving through the Gospel and exploring the prologue, the wedding at Cana, the Samaritan woman at the well and the woman caught in adultery, the healing of the man at the pool and the man born blind, foot washing, Mary Magdalene and Doubting Thomas, and the Lamb of God.Components available to use this book in a small group study include a leader guide and video available on DVD.
Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist
Par Adam Hamilton. 2022
Prepare to receive Christ this Advent with the message of John the Baptist and best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton…
in Prepare the Way for the Lord. For centuries, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lord: Advent and the Message of John the Baptist, best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton explores the Advent themes of John’s life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming. In each of the Gospels, the story of Jesus is intertwined with that of his cousin John, the one whom the prophets foretold would come to “prepare the way of the Lord.” When we hear the message of John the Baptist, it makes us and our world ready to receive Christ. Chapter topics include:1. A People Prepared for the Lord 2. God Is Gracious 3. The Fruit of Repentance 4. Witnesses Testifying to the LightTo use Prepare the Way for the Lord as a four-week Advent study, additional components include a comprehensive Leader Guide and DVD/Video sessions featuring Adam Hamilton.The book includes a link to free downloadable teaching resources for children and youth.
We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith
Par Michael Carpenter. 2025
We believe in one God.Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in Michael Carpenter's empowering book,…
We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith. Personal anecdotes and practical insights guide you to a profound connection with God. Dive into six chapters, covering the Nicene Creed sequentially, that unpack the essence of it, enriching reader's faith and deepening their understanding of Christian beliefs.In addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
One-Pot Mediterranean Diet: 101 Simple Meals for Your Skillet, Baking Sheet, Dutch Oven, and More
Par Kenton Kotsiris, Jane Kotsiris. 2020
The famed Mediterranean diet—simplified into one pot simmering with flavorConsistently ranked as one of the best and most doctor-recommended diets…
in the world, the Mediterranean diet is known for its amazing benefits like weight loss and reducing the risk of Parkinson's disease. One-Pot Mediterranean Diet delivers tons of recipes exploding with fresh flavors with the ease and convenience of the one-pot method.Explore a diversity of foods from a Mediterranean Breakfast Board to Spicy Grilled Veggie Pita using seasonally fresh ingredients and spices. Avoid obstacles including cleanup and hard-to-find ingredients and stay on track as you discover this all-inclusive way of cooking designed to fit into our everyday lives.Inside this one-Pot Mediterranean cookbook you'll discover:More than a cookbook—Learn about the Mediterranean diet, lifestyle, and nutrition before diving into the recipes.Family dinners—While containing things like soups, salads, and sides, the book features predominantly main dishes.Substitute teacher—Clearly written, easy-to-follow recipes allow readers to easily substitute ingredients as needed.One pot keeps the smart, healthy spirit of the Mediterranean diet alive while cutting the time you'll spend in the kitchen.
Cupcake Cookbook for Kids
Par Charity Curley Mathews. 2020
A deliciously easy cupcake cookbook kids 8 to 12 will loveCupcakes are some of the most magical, mouthwatering baked goods—but…
you don't need fancy equipment or tons of experience to make these fun, frosted treats from scratch. Cupcake Cookbook for Kids gives budding bakers everything they need to become a master cupcake maker, packed with foolproof baking tips, handy decorating techniques, go-to frostings, and easy-to-follow cupcake and frosting recipes.This cupcake cookbook offers plenty of guidance on baking and decorating the perfect cupcake. Try your hand at classic staples like Rich Chocolate Cupcakes before leveling up with more advanced fun-filled cupcakes such as Butterbeer Cupcakes with Butterscotch Frosting. Celebrate by wowing your friends with birthday-themed Melting Ice Cream Cones or getting in the holiday spirit with Going, Going, Gone Snowmen.The Cupcake Cookbook for Kids includes:Outside the box—This cupcake cookbook helps you ditch the premade mixes and learn the ropes of baking cupcakes entirely from scratch, including all the tools, tricks, terminology, and safety tips you'll need.Delight in every bite—You'll find recipes for 40 yummy cupcakes in this cupcake cookbook, ranging from fun classics to more unique advanced cupcakes, with "Ask an Adult" tips if you need extra help.Sprinkle of magic—Get to know your piping bag with 10 recipes for fluffy buttercream or smooth glazes, before topping them off with whimsical decorations.With the Cupcake Cookbook for Kids, you can satisfy your sweet tooth with creative, delightfully decorated cupcakes made by you.
Easy, creative recipes to get you started with soap makingMaking homemade soap means being able to create beautiful designs while…
using the best natural ingredients for the body. Unlock the artistic possibilities with the tutorials and recipes in this beginner's soap-making book. Get started right away with recipes that take an hour or less of active time and use just a few ingredients. Easy-to-follow instructions mean that anyone, no matter their level of experience, can enjoy making handmade soaps to gift, display, or use every day.Multiple methods—Explore the differences between melt-and-pour, hand-milled, and cold-process soap making.Natural ingredients—Discover how to choose and use ingredients like carrier oils, essential oils, colorants, and decorations.A variety of recipes—Nourish thirsty skin with creamy Yogurt Moisturizing Soap, invigorate the senses with the woodsy fragrance of Rosemary Peace Soap, or gift indulgence in a bar of Warm Vanilla and Honey Soap.Whip up beautifully simple bars with this standout among soap making books for beginners.
Reptiles for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Lizards, Amphibians, & Cold-Blooded Creatures (Junior Scientists)
Par Michael G. Starkey. 2020
Explore the fascinating world of reptiles with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9Big and small. Cute…
and dangerous. Covered in spikes, scales, and bony plates! Reptiles for Kids is filled with fun facts and amazing photos of slithering snakes and lizards, tough turtles and tortoises, creepy crocodiles and alligators, and some awesome amphibians. These ancient animals come in all sizes, shapes, and colors, from the weird to the wonderful and everything in between.Learn how a tadpole becomes a frog, what a crocodile likes to eat (and how it catches its prey!), and which gecko drops its tail when scared. Discover how to identify reptiles in your area, which reptiles can thrive at home, and the reptiles that need your help—and how you can be part of conservation efforts around the world to save them. With this book, you'll soon be an expert on our cold-blooded friends.Reptiles for Kids includes:Reptile 101—Find out what the differences are between reptiles and mammals.Look at that!—This fascinating book comes with tons of vibrant color photographs.In the home—Learn about the best reptiles to keep at home and how to properly care for them.Feed your wildlife curiosity with this fantastic book on reptiles for kids.
30-Minute Whole-Food, Plant-Based Cookbook: Easy Recipes with No Salt, Oil, or Refined Sugar
Par Kathy A. Davis. 2021
Make nourishing, plant-based meals in 30 minutes or lessThe whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet brings the conventional vegan way of eating…
closer to nature with a focus on dishes made only with unprocessed ingredients. Harness the health benefits of this lifestyle with the 30-Minute Whole-Food Plant-Based Cookbook, where you'll find simple recipes you can get on the table in half an hour or less.Whether you're brand new to plant-based eating, a vegan or vegetarian looking to eat more whole foods, or someone who has been eating WFPB for some time, this cookbook offers essential guidance and a collection of delicious recipes free from added salt, oil, or refined sugar.This whole-food plant-based cookbook includes:Time-saving tips—Find innovative suggestions for saving time on food prep, from meal planning to batch cooking.Practical advice—Make a WFPB diet easy and sustainable with lists for stocking your kitchen, foods to eat and avoid, and more.A sample meal plan—Get inspired with a week's worth of pre-planned meals to start you on your journey.Whip up nutritious, mouthwatering meals in no time with this convenient whole-food plant-based cookbook.
Keto Cocktails: 75 Low-Carb Libations
Par Tasha Metcalf. 2020
The ultimate cookbook for low-carb drinking—75 easy, keto-friendly cocktail recipesFind out how you can enjoy all your favorite alcoholic beverages…
while living the keto lifestyle. Keto Cocktails is a keto diet cookbook featuring easy-to-make, low-carb versions of classic and innovative cocktail recipes—plus a selection of tasty happy hour bites—that you can enjoy while sticking to your diet.From learning how many carbs are in every kind of alcohol to hangover hacks, discover all there is to know about drinking while maintaining ketosis with this keto diet cookbook. Learn the terminology, the flair, and even the proper glasses to use so you can create your favorite invigorating low-carb libations, like Sidecars, Moscow Mules, and Frosé Slushies.This specialized keto diet cookbook includes:Upgraded classics—This keto diet cookbook teaches you how to make 75 delicious cocktails, ranging from old favorites to brand new inventions—all low- or no-carb.Pub grub—Complement your cocktails with 25 keto-friendly bar food recipes—including Fried Mac 'n' Cheese Balls, Hangover Homies, and Drunken Gummy Bears—in this keto diet cookbook.Easily organized—Pick your perfect drink with recipes organized by spirit and featuring handy net carb labels so you can quickly tell if a drink is within your daily carb goals.Going keto doesn't have to mean missing out on great drinks thanks to this unique keto diet cookbook.
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: History, Traditions, and Activities (Holiday Books for Kids)
Par John O'Brien Jr.. 2021
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 6 to 9St. Patrick's Day is about more than…
just shamrocks and leprechauns! This engaging nonfiction book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of St. Patrick's Day—and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.This standout among Saint Patrick's Day books for kids includes:Celebratory traditions—Kids will learn how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated all around the world in different ways, including parades, festivals, sports tournaments, treasure hunts, and more.A variety of activities—From games like Parade Bingo and a Green Scavenger Hunt to recipes for Irish Flag Cookies and Shamrock Shakes, kids can explore hands-on ways to get festive.Fun facts and illustrations—Colorful illustrations and thought-provoking facts help kids discover new things about this holiday.When it comes to St. Patrick's Day books for kids, this is the one that will get your child excited to learn and celebrate.
Dyslexia Tools Workbook for Teens: 120 Exercises to Improve Reading Skill (Learn to Read for Kids with Dyslexia)
Par Gavin Reid, Jenn Clark. 2021
Boost confidence and reading skills with dyslexia tools for teensReading comprehension is a crucial skill for students to practice, especially…
students with dyslexia. The Dyslexia Workbook for Teens provides practice and encouragement for kids ages 12 to 16, with 125 activities that focus on learning big words, prefixes and suffixes, word recognition, language fluency, and more.The dyslexia tools in this book support teens as they:Learn independently—Teens can comfortably practice whenever and however they prefer with this collection of dyslexia tools they can work on by themselves.Explore a range of exercises—Keep students interested with word charts, puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, and other fun activities.Build self-assurance—As teens get better and faster at these exercises, they'll see for themselves how much they're capable of and feel more confident in their reading and language skills.Help middle and high school students in overcoming dyslexia with this book of skill-boosting activities.
Pastoral Care in the Small Membership Church
Par James L. Killen JR.. 2005
An introduction to pastoral care for pastors of small membership churches.“If you spend your whole life serving small membership churches…
and doing it well, yours will have been a life well spent.” Small membership churches have a real advantage when it comes to incorporating people into a fellowship where they are known and where their needs are met. These churches and their pastors have an opportunity for excellence in this area, and should make the most of it. Good pastoral care can be the key to effectiveness in all of the other ministries of the church.From getting acquainted with your congregation, weddings and funerals, picking up on subtle cues in a conversation to not-so-subtle conflicts, Killen shares insights from years of ministry in a small membership church setting.James L. Killen, Jr. is a retired elder of the Texas Conference, contributor to Circuit Rider, and author of Who Do You Say That I Am? A Personal Reader.
The Art of Hospitality Revised Edition: A Practical Guide for a Ministry of Radical Welcome
Par Yvonne Gentile, Debi Nixon. 2024
Create a culture of radical hospitality that surprises and delights guests beyond their expectations.Engaging worship and intentional follow-up processes are…
important, but what compels guests to return to our churches is the warmth of our welcome and hospitality that goes beyond their expectations. In The Art of Hospitality, Yvonne Gentile and Debi Nixon guide you and your church creating radical hospitality that infiltrates the heart and culture of the entire congregation. Complete with key principles and proven techniques and strategies, this compelling and practical program will transform the way you do church, leaving guests surprised, delighted, and eager to return. This Revised Edition includes new insights and strategies for effective hospitality and welcome in all aspects of your digital and in-person ministry. This book is for pastors and other leaders in the church. Choose the Companion Book for everyone else in the congregation.
What the World Needs Now: Virtue and Character in an Age of Chaos
Par Clay Stauffer. 2025
Redefine leadership and character.Discover a path to a more connected and meaningful life with What the World Needs Now. Written…
by Clay Stauffer, a seasoned pastor, professor, husband, and father, this book explores moral leadership, character, and values that transcend generational and cultural divides. With 30 concise chapters covering topics such as love, hope, diversity, and joy, Stauffer invites you to reflect on how we can improve our relationships, reshape culture, and build a sustainable future for generations to come. Blending Christian wisdom with universally accessible principles, the book illuminates the importance of virtues, emotional intelligence, and spiritual growth. What the World Needs Now inspires readers from all walks of life to embody values of decency, civility, and mutual respect.