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Brief extracts from the Underhill book, Fruits of the Spirit, first published in 1942, the year after Underhill's death. Each of these brief pieces is actually a meditation on some aspect of the spiritual life, and makes excellent devotional reading.


"…affords a brilliant example of Evelyn Underhill's gift for combining an insight into the heights and depths of Christian spiritual experience with a down-to-earth appreciation of the actual circumstances in which modern Christians are called to walk the Christian way." –Roger L. Roberts, series editor

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This book offers hope to parishes searching for a way to make their liturgies more meaningful in the local context. Written by a priest and a musician who have worked together for many years in the Canterbury House ministry at the University of Michigan, Better Get It In Your Soul describes methods that demonstrate a respect for others’ gifts and skills, discernment of spiritual needs, and welcoming the creative force of the Holy Spirit into the planning process. Though thoroughly based in the Book of Common Prayer liturgy, the experience and ideas presented here are described in ways that will be useful to all liturgical denominations.
Congregants at these liturgies have commented: “I only know that I believe in God – I’m not sure of much else. But I can worship here.” “[It] is a perfect combination of music of the people and the mystical sense of Christ.”

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Traces of Glory is the first in a three-volume collection of prayers and other resources based on the new Common Worship Lectionary used in many parts of the Anglican Communion, and very similar to lectionaries in use in the United States. Written in the Celtic style for which the author is known, and linked to the Sunday readings, these prayers and intercessions may be used by congregations for the Prayers of the People, as well as by individuals seeking to supplement their own devotions.

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American cities are in the midst of fundamental changes. De-industrialization of large, aging cities has been enormously disruptive for urban communities, which are being increasingly fragmented. Though often overlooked, religious organizations are important actors, both culturally and politically in the restructuring metropolis. Public Religion and Urban Transformation provides a sweeping view of urban religion in response to these transformations. Drawing on a massive study of over seventy-five congregations in urban neighborhoods, this volume provides the most comprehensive picture available of urban places of worship-from mosques and gurdwaras to churches and synagogues-within one city. Revisiting the primary site of research for the early members of the Chicago School of urban sociology, the volume focuses on Chicago, which provides an exceptionally clear lens on the ways in which religious organizations both reflect and contribute to changes in American pluralism. From the churches of a Mexican American neighborhood and of the Black middle class to communities shared by Jews, Christians, Hindus, and Muslims and the rise of «megachurches,» Public Religion and Urban Transformation illuminates the complex interactions among religion, urban structure, and social change at this extraordinary episode in the history of urban America.

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A revealing look at the identity and mission of the black church What is the true nature and mission of the church? Is its proper Christian purpose to save souls, or to transform the social order? This question is especially fraught when the church is one built by an enslaved people and formed, from its beginning, at the center of an oppressed community’s fight for personhood and freedom. Such is the central tension in the identity and mission of the black church in the United States.For decades the black church and black theology have held each other at arm’s length. Black theology has emphasized the role of Christian faith in addressing racism and other forms of oppression, arguing that Jesus urged his disciples to seek the freedom of all peoples. Meanwhile, the black church, even when focused on social concerns, has often emphasized personal piety rather than social protest. With the rising influence of white evangelicalism, biblical fundamentalism, and the prosperity gospel, the divide has become even more pronounced.In The Divided Mind of the Black Church , Raphael G. Warnock, Senior Pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., traces the historical significance of the rise and development of black theology as an important conversation partner for the black church. Calling for honest dialogue between black and womanist theologians and black pastors, this fresh theological treatment demands a new look at the church’s essential mission.

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Every battle in this life is winnable! All battles that we face whether as individuals or groups are represented in three categories – wars, diseases and famine. Wars represent both physical and spiritual oppositions, battles and conflicts we face daily. Diseases include all sicknesses, infections; curable and incurable diseases. Then, famine or drought involves all economic, financial lack and other challenges. And in this book, we effectively show that it is possible to always go through these challenges and come out victorious. Here, you will find established and tested principles that will permanently put you on the victorious side. They are indeed tested, divine, universal and eternal. They cannot fail! Every battle in this life is winnable! All battles that we face whether as individuals or groups are represented in three categories – wars, diseases and famine. Wars represent both physical and spiritual oppositions, battles and conflicts we face daily. Diseases include all sicknesses, infections; curable and incurable diseases. Then, famine or drought involves all economic, financial lack and other challenges. And in this book, we effectively show that it is possible to always go through these challenges and come out victorious. Here, you will find established and tested principles that will permanently put you on the victorious side. They are indeed tested, divine, universal and eternal. They cannot fail! Here you will find ten well-loaded and powerful chapters: Prayer of Jehoshaphat, God of Heaven and Earth, It is Our Inheritance, War, Diseases and Famine, See How They Reward Us, Won’t You Stop Them? Don’t be Afraid or Discouraged; It is Not Your Battle, March out and Take Your Positions, and Power of Praise. We also have set of powerful prayer points that will bring immediate results at the end of each chapter.

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This is the invitation : The invitation calls on people to believe in Jesus—that he is the Son of God who became a man and died on a cross and rose again from the dead. Because of Jesus' work, God offers salvation from sin and death for free to the whole world. He does so much more than providing a way to heaven. He also brings freedom, healing and anointing to every believer. Many of us struggle to understand the basics of salvation in Christian faith. This book offer a starting point to get to know some of the key issues surrounding salvation. I this book you will get: The wonderful presentation of salvation, the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ alone. The opportunity to learn how to attain, live in this salvation, and maintain a holy life. Tools to support, encourage and inspire you in your daily Christian living. And much more… So, accept this invite. The invitation calls all people to believe in Jesus—that He is the Son of God who became a man and died on a cross and rose again from the dead. Because of Jesus' work, God offers salvation from sin and death for free to the whole world. He does so much more than providing a way to heaven. He also brings freedom, healing and anointing to every believer.

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Command the Day est une prière matinale qui vous guide et vous protège pour la tâche du jour qui vous attend. Vous pourrez ainsi concentrer votre temps et votre attention sur la recherche du plan de Dieu pour chaque jour du mois. Ce livre est précieux pour ceux qui ont besoin de paix, d'encouragement, de force, de protection, de succès, de percée, de guérison, de miracle, etc. pour chaque jour. Vous découvrirez les raisons pour lesquelles vous devez commander votre journée et les avantages qui y sont liés. Command the Day est une prière matinale qui vous guide et vous protège pour la tâche du jour qui vous attend. Vous pourrez ainsi concentrer votre temps et votre attention sur la recherche du plan de Dieu pour chaque jour du mois. Ce livre est précieux pour ceux qui ont besoin de paix, d'encouragement, de force, de protection, de succès, de percée, de guérison, de miracle, etc. pour chaque jour. Vous découvrirez les raisons pour lesquelles vous devez commander votre journée et les avantages qui y sont liés. La prière du matin vous donne la direction à suivre pour ne pas manquer votre cible. Lorsque vous vous réveillez le matin, votre capacité mentale fonctionne à son maximum, alors les prières du matin vous rafraîchissent et rechargent votre âme. Dieu sera heureux avec vous lorsque vous le regarderez pour la tâche de la journée à venir. Les prières du matin sont l'occasion de se rapprocher de Dieu et de le remercier pour son amour insatiable, ses bénédictions, ses avancées dans le domaine de la guérison, etc. Lorsque vous vous réveillez le matin pour prier Dieu, priez avec confiance et gardez les yeux ouverts pour ses réponses. En d'autres termes, n'ayez pas peur lorsque vous priez Dieu, surtout le matin. Selon le livre Esaïe 41.10, le Seigneur dit : ”Ne craignez pas, car je suis avec vous ; ne soyez pas effrayés, car je suis votre Dieu ; je vous fortifierai, je vous aiderai, je vous soutiendrai de ma droite juste”. Soyez assurés que les prières du matin conduisent Dieu notre Créateur à vous guider et à vous protéger tout au long de la journée. Il vous aime et il veut le meilleur pour vous, alors la prière du matin rappelle à Dieu la promesse qu'il vous a faite.

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Command the Day é uma oração da manhã para guiá-lo e protegê-lo para a tarefa do dia seguinte. Você será capaz de concentrar seu tempo e atenção na busca do plano de Deus para cada dia de cada mês. Este livro é valioso para aqueles que precisam de paz, encorajamento, força, proteção, sucesso, avanço, cura, milagre etc. para cada dia. Você descobrirá os motivos pelos quais precisa comandar o seu dia e os benefícios a ele associados. Command the Day é uma oração da manhã para guiá-lo e protegê-lo para a tarefa do dia seguinte. Você será capaz de concentrar seu tempo e atenção na busca do plano de Deus para cada dia de cada mês. Este livro é valioso para aqueles que precisam de paz, encorajamento, força, proteção, sucesso, avanço, cura, milagre etc. para cada dia. Você descobrirá os motivos pelos quais precisa comandar o seu dia e os benefícios a ele associados. A oração da manhã indica aonde deve estar, para que você não perca seu objetivo. Quando você acorda de manhã, sua capacidade mental funciona no auge, de modo que as orações da manhã atualizam e recarregam sua alma. Deus ficará feliz com você quando você olhar para ele para a tarefa do dia seguinte. As orações da manhã são uma oportunidade para se aproximar de Deus e agradecê-lo por seu amor inextinguível, bênçãos, descobertas de cura etc. Quando você acordar de manhã para orar a Deus, ore com confiança e mantenha os olhos abertos para as respostas dele. Em outras palavras, não tenha medo quando estiver orando a Deus, especialmente de manhã. De acordo com o livro Isaías 41.10, o Senhor diz: “Não temas, porque estou contigo; não se assuste, porque eu sou o seu Deus; Eu te fortalecerei, eu te ajudarei, eu te sustentarei com a minha justa mão direita ” Tenha certeza de que as orações da manhã levam Deus, nosso Criador, a guiá-lo e protegê-lo ao longo do dia. Ele te ama e quer o melhor para você, então orar pela manhã lembra a Deus sua promessa a você. A primeira coisa para orar pela manhã é agradecer a Deus e agradecer a ele por tudo o que ele fez por você ontem, confessar e implorar pelo perdão de todos os seus pecados, tanto aqueles que você cometeu com conhecimento ou sem saber.

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Are you still single? And you are unhappy about it. Every day of the year; you keep on asking yourself some questions, when am I going to get married? Another day has dawned and here you are… single as the day you were born. Sure, no one needs someone else in order to be happy, but if we’re trying to be honest with ourselves, love, validation and some bedroom activities really do help. So maybe it’s time to stop crying into your pizza and wondering why, why, why you’re going to be alone with a bottle of red wine every Friday night from here to eternity. This book is specially prepared for you to get married as soon as possible especially if you are 30 years old and above. There are also 800 prayer points designed to reveal your life partner to you. You will discover reasons you are yet unmarried and solutions to be in married club as soon as possible. Are you the type that you don’t like meeting new people? Do you always reject any proposal for a date? Are you still single? And you are unhappy about it. Every day of the year; you keep on asking yourself some questions, when am I going to get married? Another day has dawned and here you are… single as the day you were born. Sure, no one needs someone else in order to be happy, but if we’re trying to be honest with ourselves, love, validation and some bedroom activities really do help. So maybe it’s time to stop crying into your pizza and wondering why, why, why you’re going to be alone with a bottle of red wine every Friday night from here to eternity. This book is specially prepared for you to get married as soon as possible especially if you are 30 years old and above. There are also 800 prayer points designed to reveal your life partner to you. You will discover reasons you are yet unmarried and solutions to be in married club as soon as possible. Are you the type that you don’t like meeting new people? Do you always reject any proposal for a date? Do youed and you don’t believe in give and take? Are you a negative person? Are you the despe assume or feel that all the good ones are all engaged? Are you always to yourself, self centerrate type? If you find yourself in one or all of the above attitude, then you may not get married throughout the rest of your life. Are you 30 years and above and you are still single? Does it ever seem like everybody else on the planet is happily paired off with a perfect partner except you? Don’t panic, this does not mean there’s anything “wrong” with you. Nonetheless, if you are still single please find below reasons you are still single Scripture: Psalm 37:4: Seek your happiness in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desire. Isaiah 54:5: The Lord All-Powerful, the Holy God of Israel, rules all the earth. He is your Creator and husband, and he will rescue you. You are too ambitious and want to do everything. Are you the type that devotes all your time and attention to your work? Then you have to adjust if you want to get married. If you tend to concentrate on your work and neglect relationship part, you may not get married on time. A relationship is a big investment in time, energy, and emotion (if you’re doing it right). What good is a partner if you’re too busy to spend any time with them? Love and romance as a married couple is the best gift of life. Scripture: Luke 1:45: The Lord has blessed you because you believed that he will keep his promise.

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