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Offers readers of all ages and backgrounds the perfect chance to reflect on all the things that they have to be grateful for. It is a celebration of family and friends, of homes and food to share, and of the wonder of creation from the first light of day to the calm, peaceful night.
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This is the first major study by a Hispano from New Mexico with intergenerational ties to the Penitentes, the deeply religious group called Hermanos de la Luz, Brothers of the Light. It also ties the santero folk art of New Mexico, the Penitente Brotherhood, and the Penitente religious hymns, alabados, together. De Aragón asserts that one cannot truly function without all three and herein lies the devotional beauty that has been, passed down for...
5) Humility
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South African pastor Andrew Murray and his elder brother, John, studied theology at the University of Utrecht. Both were members of the Het Réveil, a religious revival movement that arose in opposition to theistic rationalism. Murray believed that missionary work was "the chief end of the church". Important to this end is the concept of humility, which he discusses in this work. In his preface he writes "In these meditations I have, for more than...
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Rediscover the joy, power, and intimacy of prayer in On Our Knees, a forty-day devotional that illuminates the power of being with God-inspired by Dove Award-winning worship music artist Phil Wickham's hit song "Battle Belongs."
Phil Wickham's On Our Knees: 40 Days to Living Boldly in Prayer explores biblical stories from Genesis to Revelation to learn about prayer from the heroes of our faith, including Moses, King David, and many more. How did...
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God's Unfailing Love
"For God so loved the world, that He gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
-John 3:16 (NIV)
This devotional was born and written from scripture, prayer, and listening to the Holy Spirit. As you read, let the love of God inspire and encourage your heart, spirit, and mind. Since life has many twists and turns, let the words of this devotional bring you peace...
9) Suicide
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You have been searching your whole life for answers to your questions, like why am I here why is my life so broken why can't I make it in this world? Why do I feel so depressed at times? Why can't I have a better life? I feel like I have been left behind and all alone. Why can't I find someone to love? Why is my mind so messed up at times? Why can't I fix myself? Why can't I become more prosperous like my family and friends? Why do I feel angry all...
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Our ancestors are still speaking today. We hear them in our fight for freedom. We hear them in our fight for equality. We hear them in our churches. We see their faces when we look in the mirror. This book allows us to realize that we can still hear the voices of our ancestors. Each day in this devotional will open our ears and eyes to the world of our ancestors and show that our worlds are not far apart. We may not be in physical slavery, but we...
11) Heaven to Earth
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Heaven to Earth is a thought-provoking devotional that takes you on an adventure to Africa while challenging your religious paradigm making you dig deeper into your relationship with the Father. Walk with Dr. Cindi as the Holy Spirit teaches and leads her through very difficult and miraculous events encouraging the reader along the way to ask for more, expect more, and listen to the Holy Spirit.
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In her memoir and first book, "One in a Million Faith", Tamekia Green-Judge tells the harrowing tale of fighting an illness that seemed to hit her out of nowhere and changed her life forever. For years, Tamekia's condition stumped her doctors and on many occasions, nearly killed her. But hers is a story of placing faith in God and overcoming the fear and harsh reality of living with a life-threatening illness.
Tamekia's triumph encouraged her to write...
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American Christians have forgotten the Easter season. We celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus on one day and then we return to ordinary time. But Christ appeared over and over again for forty days in resurrected form. We cannot sustain this resurrection season because that kind of sustained joy overwhelms us. This book is designed to help us sustain Easter.
o People love to read devotional books in Lent. This gives them something to read in Easter.
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These forty-four short yet hard-hitting readings cover such themes as purity, perseverance, loyalty, and forgiveness--all from a teen-centric viewpoint. Drawing speci?cally from the words of Jesus, each reading offers back story for the biblical passage, how Jesus' words apply to teens today, and additional Scriptures and inspirational quotes to reinforce the point. Perfect for birthdays, Easter baskets, graduation--or a gift "just because."
15) Taking Back Lent
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Are you looking for a way to set your focus on the true meaning of Lent, but don't have a lot of time? Do you want something simple, that you can accomplish easily, yet you want it to add a reflective component to each day as you move through the Lenten season? Are you looking for easy-to-implement activities that you can do as a way to emphasize the spirit of Lent? This Lenten devotional may be the perfect way to help us reflect on what we can do...
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Throughout his ministry, Andrew Murray passionately prayed and taught people about prayer. In this volume he combines his devotional writing with his only study guide on prayer: "Pray Without Ceasing." His simple but profound goal is teaching Christians how to change the world through the powerful ministry of intercession.
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For longtime readers of Andrew Murray's books as well as those new to his work, this book will become a beloved classic devotional. With 365 undated readings, it can be started anytime during the year. The meditations draw selections from Murray's most beloved books including Humility, Absolute Surrender, Abiding in Christ, and many more. This 19th-century writer speaks to today's reader as clearly as he did to his audience a century ago.
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Isn't this what we are all trying to do as we journey through life? We are on a quest to find our way, plan our course, and to proceed in the right direction while avoiding the numerous detours, traps, and pitfalls that can so easily ensnare us. Each of us longs for purpose, significance, and meaning in our lives, but it can only be found through personally knowing Jesus and understanding His will. In the following pages, God's Word is illustrated...
19) Songs of Praise
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If you've ever been tempted to think that following God guarantees an easy life, King David's story will set you straight.
King David is the only person described in the Bible as being "a man after God's own hear"-yet he was an adulterer and a murderer, among other things. His family fell apart toward the end of his life, and he made some terrible decisions along the way. But through it all, he was always ready, if not immediately, to admit he was...
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Becoming the Person God Wants You to Be Have you ever tried to break a bad habit? By sheer will power you set your mind to overcome it ... but suddenly, there it is again! Do you ever have thoughts rise up in your mind which would make you blush if they were suddenly broadcast over a loudspeaker? Experiences like this express the gap which exists between what we are and what we want to be. This book is all about bridging that gap! In a vivid series...
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