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In a world that often surrounds us with hatred, violence, division, injustice, and negativity, Paradise: Practical Wisdom to Unite Our Divided World offers a much-needed refuge of hope, love, and peace. This ecumenical book is unique in including hundreds of inspirational quotations from several of the world's major religions-Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and others-and readers may be surprised by how much they share common positive beliefs that unite...
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This boxset comprises four previously published volumes on the Psalms, which together provide a comprehensive study of the famous Bible book of poetry.
Volume 1: Thoughts on Key Themes
Volume 2: Exploring Key Elements
Volume 3: Surveying Key Sections
Volume 4: Savoring Choice Selections
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Our series introducing the Psalms continues with a look at some of the key sections.
CHAPTER ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 120 - 134
CHAPTER TWO: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 121 & 122
CHAPTER THREE: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 123 & 124
CHAPTER FOUR: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 125 & 126
CHAPTER FIVE: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 127 & 128
CHAPTER SIX: SONGS OF ASCENTS – PSALMS 129 & 130
CHAPTER SEVEN: SONGS OF ASCENTS...
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I have written this book for you! As you journey through life's distractions, you will need to be equipped with understandings which will guide you in making decisions. This will help you know who God is and what He wants you to be: His disciples. Your life, as it spreads over years, matures as should your understanding of Christ. While the Bible speaks of us becoming mature (i.e., Luke 8:14; Hebrews 5:14, 6:1; Colossians 1:28; Ephesians 4:13; James...
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Notes for a Postlude explores how to "keep faith" in our post-truth moment. Poems in this collection draw inspiration from the COVID pandemic, the rise of Trumpism / Christian Nationalism, the challenges of parenting, and the persistent witness and beauty of creation. Notes for a Postlude seeks to enchant the imagination back toward the beatitude economy of God's kingdom.
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The Gift of God's Heart is a continuation of the 'The Gift…' series, which began with The Gift of God's Word. This new collection of inspirational poetry contains 41 spiritual poems, inspired and realized from scripture in the books of Genesis, Exodus, Matthew, John, 1st John and Revelation.It takes us on an intriguing, revealing, and challenging poetic journey to find and explore through God's Biblical treasure map the beguiling and rich trove...
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The wisdom literature found in the Book of Proverbs shares timeless truths that transcend boundaries, including living responsibly or recklessly, human
pain and suffering, justice, kingship, marriage, the discipline of children,
wealth and poverty, industriousness, integrity and truth, and fear of the lord.
Much like the previous interdisciplinary commentary by Tiberius Rata and Kevin Roberts, Fear God and Keep His Commandments: A Practical Exposition...
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What Has Been Left Behind is Fr. Cole Hartin's debut collection of poetry. These poems center around priestly ministry rooted in a particular place. Hartin's meditative and thoughtful verses explore what it means to be a pastor in a small parish on Canada's rugged east coast in the ruins of Christendom. What Has Been Left Behind brings together the sorrow and beauty of Christian ministry.
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King of Mercy: The Complete Book of Psalms Rhymed is a book written with one goal in mind-to present the psalms in a new and creative way without losing the meaning of the original psalms. The poems contained in this book are intended to help the ideas contained in the book of Psalms flow naturally off the tongue while still presenting the truth of God's word as accurately as possible. King of Mercy brings an added layer of beauty and creativity to...
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Is it possible to understand Christmas more meaningfully through the contrasts that it creates and we create? While some contrasts of Christmas are troubling, others are comforting. The poems in this book juxtapose some of these. There are contrasts of the past and present, contrasts within past and present time, contrasts of wealth and poverty, etc. They evoke vivid images, many of which we know well. Some are pleasant and others are disturbing....
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“Love. Love. Love. A Collection of Mindfulness Poetry” illustrates the joys and sufferings of my life through the medium of mindfulness poetry. Creating a sacred space for readers to connect and inquire into their own path of spiritual awareness and quiet wisdom. Themes expressed in this collection are love, nature, suffering, aging, loving kindness and compassion, the challenges of mindfulness and meditation practice in these modern times, impermanence...
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Every man desires to be strong and to be wise. Why not grow in strength and wisdom through the teachings of one of the strongest and wisest men ever to live? These engaging, actionable devotionals based on Solomon's writings in Proverbs give men the skills they need for godly living in today's challenging culture.
Each short, hard-hitting devotional in Proverbs: A Strong Man Is Wise centers on a passage from the book of Proverbs and includes a reflection...
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The Bible book of Psalms is one of the most wonderful stores of poetry in the world, and millions of Christians have benefitted from reading them. This book was written to provide an introduction to the Psalms and the key themes that the Psalmists return to again and again:
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER TWO: THANKSGIVINGS
CHAPTER THREE: PRAISE
CHAPTER FOUR: AFFLICTION AND DELIVERANCE
CHAPTER FIVE: PENITENCE
CHAPTER SIX: IMPRECATIONS
CHAPTER SEVEN:...
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Poemas en tierra extraña, de Bruno Moreno, es un libro de madurez humana y poética manifestada en versos empapados de nostalgia y del sentido de la vida como peregrinación. Quizá ningún otro poeta haya sabido reflejar de forma tan conmovedora la experiencia de los creyentes de ser extranjeros en una sociedad moderna que ha abandonado sus raíces cristianas y se ha olvidado de Dios.Con gran maestría, el autor consigue escribir poemas fáciles...
96) Walking in Favor
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In a time and age of great uncertainty in the world, we can count on the certainty and security of knowing Jesus! Since we have a deceiving enemy telling us lies about God's character, we can get “stuck” in our walk.
During this time, out of His lavish love, His great faithfulness, and His numerous promises to us in His Word, God hunts us down (chases us, pursues us) with His favor and grace. You will discover for yourself that God's favor and...
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Experience a collection of poetry written to give inspiration and encouragement. Some lines may make you laugh; some may make you think. Some thoughts may have never been brought across in such a manner. All are to inspire you to draw closer to our Savior. This group of poems related to the Word of God can be used as a daily devotional, addition to an impartation, or encouragement to another. Let this book start a journey revealing God's amazing love....
98) Studies In Job
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This is a verse-by-verse study of the Book of Job as it relates to Christian living today.
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The Anatomy of a First Lady speaks to the challenges and triumphs of leading ladies in corporate America, marriage, as well as in ministry. As you journey with me through a few of my personal experiences, I will utilize several parts of the human anatomy, such as the cardiovascular system, as a metaphor to transparently discuss relevant PowerPoints, such as matters of the heart.
As the circulatory system's function is to transport the blood throughout...
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