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The real Mary was an unwed, pregnant teenage girl in first century Palestine. She was a woman of courage, humility, spirit, and resolve, and her response to the angel Gabriel shifted the tectonic plates of history.
Join popular Biblical scholar Scot McKnight as he explores the contours of Mary’s life, from the moment she learned of God’s plan for the Messiah, to the culmination of Christ’s ministry on earth. McKnight dismantles the myths and also challenges our prejudices. He introduces us to a woman who is a model for faith, and who points us to her son.
"McKnight is absolutely right that the domesticated image of Mary, and the silenced Mary of Protestantism who only shows up quietly at Christmas, need to be dismissed as unhistorical. It is time for a Mary upgrade in the Evangelical world, and Scot McKnight has both the hardware and the software to deliver the goods. Highly recommended!"
–Ben Witherington, Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary
“In all of the gospels, Mary may be the most overlooked character. She has become an unwitting dividing line between Catholics and Protestants, while we have missed the remarkable story of her life. Scot McKnight peels back the layers of controversy to reveal this compelling woman, in whom God found such great favor.”
–Nancy Ortberg, columnist, Today’s Christian Woman
“Scot McKnight courageously embarks on the quest for the Historical Mary and succeeds brilliantly. I’ll never be able to look at that powder blue Mary figurine in the Christmas nativity scene the same way again!”
–Joseph B. Modica, University Chaplain, Eastern University
"I have often wondered about the real Mary. How did she feel? What did she know? Who was she? Mary emerges from the pages of Scot McKnight's book as a woman with the spiritual depth to believe an angel's bizarre message and the boldness to call for justice in an oppressive, unjust world. But like us, Mary had to struggle to understand God's way of working out his redemptive plan. She hadn't expected a Messiah who would die, hadn't anticipated that a sword would pierce her soul. Like us, she didn't have Jesus all figured out. But she grappled with reality, trusted God, and remained faithful to his call on her life. That both challenges me and gives me hope."
–Lynne Hybels, Willow Creek Community Church
Author, Nice Girls Don't Change the World
Join popular Biblical scholar Scot McKnight as he explores the contours of Mary’s life, from the moment she learned of God’s plan for the Messiah, to the culmination of Christ’s ministry on earth. McKnight dismantles the myths and also challenges our prejudices. He introduces us to a woman who is a model for faith, and who points us to her son.
"McKnight is absolutely right that the domesticated image of Mary, and the silenced Mary of Protestantism who only shows up quietly at Christmas, need to be dismissed as unhistorical. It is time for a Mary upgrade in the Evangelical world, and Scot McKnight has both the hardware and the software to deliver the goods. Highly recommended!"
–Ben Witherington, Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary
“In all of the gospels, Mary may be the most overlooked character. She has become an unwitting dividing line between Catholics and Protestants, while we have missed the remarkable story of her life. Scot McKnight peels back the layers of controversy to reveal this compelling woman, in whom God found such great favor.”
–Nancy Ortberg, columnist, Today’s Christian Woman
“Scot McKnight courageously embarks on the quest for the Historical Mary and succeeds brilliantly. I’ll never be able to look at that powder blue Mary figurine in the Christmas nativity scene the same way again!”
–Joseph B. Modica, University Chaplain, Eastern University
"I have often wondered about the real Mary. How did she feel? What did she know? Who was she? Mary emerges from the pages of Scot McKnight's book as a woman with the spiritual depth to believe an angel's bizarre message and the boldness to call for justice in an oppressive, unjust world. But like us, Mary had to struggle to understand God's way of working out his redemptive plan. She hadn't expected a Messiah who would die, hadn't anticipated that a sword would pierce her soul. Like us, she didn't have Jesus all figured out. But she grappled with reality, trusted God, and remained faithful to his call on her life. That both challenges me and gives me hope."
–Lynne Hybels, Willow Creek Community Church
Author, Nice Girls Don't Change the World
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The way of Mary is to follow in her footsteps. Christians of all denominations are rediscovering the significance of the mother of Jesus, as films such as The Nativity Story and The Passion of the Christ portray her life in new and startling ways. Written for a popular audience, Mary Ford-Grabowsky's new book shares the wisdom of a lifetime of devotion to Mary. These new devotions, all of them inspired by the scenes and stories of the Gospels, comment on Mary's extraordinary life on earth and momentous influence on the human heart, male or female, ever since. Arranged in a two-week cycle, each of these devotions includes meditation, reflection, prayer, visualization, and ideas for freeing the creative spirit.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR FOLLOWING MARY'S PATH Day 1: The Annunciation, Day 2: The Visitation, Day 3: The Magnificat, Day 4: The Nativity, Day 5: Mary Ponders Things in Her Heart, Day 6: Simeon's Prophecy, Day 7: Meeting a Women Prophet, Day 8: Becoming Refugees, Day 9: Finding her Missing Son, Day 10: Taking Charge at Cana, Day 11: At the Cross, Day 12: Jesus Speaks to Mary from the Cross, Day 13: Waiting for the Spirit, Day 14: Receiving the Spirit at Pentecost. The new spirituality of Mary contained in this book will help readers learn that drawing closer to the mother of Jesus is a way to attain a holiness that is unlimited and a joy that can never end.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR FOLLOWING MARY'S PATH Day 1: The Annunciation, Day 2: The Visitation, Day 3: The Magnificat, Day 4: The Nativity, Day 5: Mary Ponders Things in Her Heart, Day 6: Simeon's Prophecy, Day 7: Meeting a Women Prophet, Day 8: Becoming Refugees, Day 9: Finding her Missing Son, Day 10: Taking Charge at Cana, Day 11: At the Cross, Day 12: Jesus Speaks to Mary from the Cross, Day 13: Waiting for the Spirit, Day 14: Receiving the Spirit at Pentecost. The new spirituality of Mary contained in this book will help readers learn that drawing closer to the mother of Jesus is a way to attain a holiness that is unlimited and a joy that can never end.
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If you are on a journey of reclaiming your life for God, or rediscovering your true self after a period of living «out of control» in some way, you may need this wisdom. Carol Showalter—the founder of the 3D Plan—has helped change more than 1 million lives with her advice, self-deprecating good humor, and inspiration.
Open Your Heart focuses you on the best ways to look for roadblocks that prevent spiritual growth and maturity. If you are undergoing serious changes in lifestyle and habit—perhaps weight loss, or simply gaining control over destructive habits—this is also a time for focusing on the spiritual side of life, including:
Learning to Forgive Yourself
The Need to Be Loved
Self-righteousness
Dealing with Feelings of Anger
Playing God
How to Make Every Day a New Beginning
Open Your Heart focuses you on the best ways to look for roadblocks that prevent spiritual growth and maturity. If you are undergoing serious changes in lifestyle and habit—perhaps weight loss, or simply gaining control over destructive habits—this is also a time for focusing on the spiritual side of life, including:
Learning to Forgive Yourself
The Need to Be Loved
Self-righteousness
Dealing with Feelings of Anger
Playing God
How to Make Every Day a New Beginning
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Why are modern Christians so indistinguishable from everyone else?
How come Christians who lived in times of bloody persecution were so heroic, while we who live in safety are not?
How could the first Christians fast valiantly, but we feel deprived without dessert?
How did New Testament believers pray without ceasing?
How could the early Christian martyrs actually forgive their torturers?
What did the Christians of the first centuries know that we don't?
That's what this book is about.
How come Christians who lived in times of bloody persecution were so heroic, while we who live in safety are not?
How could the first Christians fast valiantly, but we feel deprived without dessert?
How did New Testament believers pray without ceasing?
How could the early Christian martyrs actually forgive their torturers?
What did the Christians of the first centuries know that we don't?
That's what this book is about.
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All God's Creatures provides a complete Blessing of the Animals liturgy, as well as other prayers and rituals, for use in church or anywhere that animals are blessed! If you live with a dog, cat, or some other domestic animal, you already know that these treasured creatures are not just pets, but members of the family. Debra K. Farrington, who has lived with animals most of her life, explores the spiritual aspects of our relationships with these beloved friends–from everyday caring for their needs, to marking the extraordinary moments of birth, illness and death. Full of warmth and wisdom, this essential resource includes chapters on:
Training and Compassion-and how to balance the two
Caring for the Sick–ethical concerns
Rest in Peace–rituals, blessings, and more Tell Me Your Name–discerning the personality of your companion
“By viewing companion animals as a gift from God rather than objects that do the will of humans, Debra Farrington helps owners realize a greater sense of responsibility toward their own pets, and shows how the humane care and training of their animals leads to a more fulfilling experience for both.”
– Barbara Demarest, canine and feline behavior consultant
A percentage of the author’s profits on this book will be donated to PAWS of Central Pennsylvania, a no-kill animal rescue and spay/neuter group.
Training and Compassion-and how to balance the two
Caring for the Sick–ethical concerns
Rest in Peace–rituals, blessings, and more Tell Me Your Name–discerning the personality of your companion
“By viewing companion animals as a gift from God rather than objects that do the will of humans, Debra Farrington helps owners realize a greater sense of responsibility toward their own pets, and shows how the humane care and training of their animals leads to a more fulfilling experience for both.”
– Barbara Demarest, canine and feline behavior consultant
A percentage of the author’s profits on this book will be donated to PAWS of Central Pennsylvania, a no-kill animal rescue and spay/neuter group.
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According to Jesus, the spiritually formed person is the one who loves God and who loves others. This Companion Guide enables the reader to anchor the lessons of The Jesus Creed into the depths of one's heart. Reading The Jesus Creed is the first step; reciting throughout the day The Jesus Creed is the next step. Applying it to all of life is next. Each day's Guide applies the fundamental spiritual formation principle of each chapter in The Jesus Creed, and then encourages each of us to dig deeper in the Gospels to learn more about how The Jesus Creed shaped the life of Jesus and all those around him. What one learns is that The Jesus Creed is everywhere in the Gospels because it was at the heart of spiritual formation for Jesus.
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This clear guide will help you understand what is distinctive about Protestant perspectives on who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does in our lives.
After an introduction that broadly compares Protestant views on the Holy Spirit with Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox models, the understandings of important theologians and figures in Protestant tradition are explored: Martin Luther The Anabaptists (Meno Simons, Balthasar Hubmaier, Conrad Grebe, Jacob Hutter) John Wesley Friedrich Schleiermacher Abraham Kuyper Karl Barth And then living theologians such as Jurgen Moltmann, Wolfhart Pannenberg, Clark Pinnock, and Michael Welker.
After an introduction that broadly compares Protestant views on the Holy Spirit with Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox models, the understandings of important theologians and figures in Protestant tradition are explored: Martin Luther The Anabaptists (Meno Simons, Balthasar Hubmaier, Conrad Grebe, Jacob Hutter) John Wesley Friedrich Schleiermacher Abraham Kuyper Karl Barth And then living theologians such as Jurgen Moltmann, Wolfhart Pannenberg, Clark Pinnock, and Michael Welker.
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Michael Casey, a monk and scholar who has been publishing his wise teachings on the Rule of St. Benedict for decades, turns to the particular Benedictine values that he considers most urgent for Christians to incorporate into their lives today.
Eloquent and incisive, Casey invites readers to accept that gospel living – seen in the light of the Rule – involves accepting the challenge of being different from the secular culture around us. He encourages readers to set clear goals and objectives, to be honest about the practical ways in which priorities may have to change to meet these goals, and to have the courage to implement these changes both daily and for the future.
Casey presents thoughtful reflections on the beliefs and values of asceticism, silence, leisure, reading, chastity, and poverty – putting these traditional Benedictine values into the context of modern life and the spiritual aspirations of people today. Strangers to the City is a book for all who are interested in learning more about the dynamics of spiritual growth from the monastic experience.
Eloquent and incisive, Casey invites readers to accept that gospel living – seen in the light of the Rule – involves accepting the challenge of being different from the secular culture around us. He encourages readers to set clear goals and objectives, to be honest about the practical ways in which priorities may have to change to meet these goals, and to have the courage to implement these changes both daily and for the future.
Casey presents thoughtful reflections on the beliefs and values of asceticism, silence, leisure, reading, chastity, and poverty – putting these traditional Benedictine values into the context of modern life and the spiritual aspirations of people today. Strangers to the City is a book for all who are interested in learning more about the dynamics of spiritual growth from the monastic experience.
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Argyle eased the warm loaf right and left and downed swift gulps of beer and venial sin then lit into the bread now leavened with the corpses's cardinal mischiefs, then he said "Six pence, I'm sorry." and the widow paid him.
So opens the unsantioned priesthood of The Sin-Eater: A Breviary – Thomas Lynch's collection of two dozen, twenty-four line poems – a book of hours in the odd life and times of Argyle, the sin-eater. Celtic and druidic, scapegoat and outlier, a fixture in the funerary landscape of former centuries, Argyle's doubt-ridden witness seems entirely relevant to our difficult times. By turns worshipful and irreverent, good-humoried and grim, these poems examine the deeper meanings of Eucharist and grace, forgiveness and faith, atonement and reconcilation.
So opens the unsantioned priesthood of The Sin-Eater: A Breviary – Thomas Lynch's collection of two dozen, twenty-four line poems – a book of hours in the odd life and times of Argyle, the sin-eater. Celtic and druidic, scapegoat and outlier, a fixture in the funerary landscape of former centuries, Argyle's doubt-ridden witness seems entirely relevant to our difficult times. By turns worshipful and irreverent, good-humoried and grim, these poems examine the deeper meanings of Eucharist and grace, forgiveness and faith, atonement and reconcilation.
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Begin to live this radical vision for a kinder world . . .
There is no need to be afraid as we walk through life—afraid of the unknown, the unexpected, even other people. Deep within the heart of Christian spirituality lies a remedy to fear, anger, and suspicion: hospitality.
Sharing monastic wisdom as well as stories from her own life, Pratt encourages us to embrace the true meaning of love for the other, by welcoming the stranger—into both our homes and hearts. This new edition of a contemporary classic has been updated thoroughly, including two new chapters, a new introduction, and more ancient and contemporary monastic insight.
Praise for the first edition:
“A quietly dazzling book, overflowing with small stories, teaching by illustration how to attempt to live the Benedictine Rule.”
–John McQuiston, II, author of Always We Begin Again: The Benedictine Way of Living
“A bountiful feast. The way of Benedict is food for the soul. I hope you savor it as I did.”
–Philip Gulley, bestselling author of the Harmony series.
There is no need to be afraid as we walk through life—afraid of the unknown, the unexpected, even other people. Deep within the heart of Christian spirituality lies a remedy to fear, anger, and suspicion: hospitality.
Sharing monastic wisdom as well as stories from her own life, Pratt encourages us to embrace the true meaning of love for the other, by welcoming the stranger—into both our homes and hearts. This new edition of a contemporary classic has been updated thoroughly, including two new chapters, a new introduction, and more ancient and contemporary monastic insight.
Praise for the first edition:
“A quietly dazzling book, overflowing with small stories, teaching by illustration how to attempt to live the Benedictine Rule.”
–John McQuiston, II, author of Always We Begin Again: The Benedictine Way of Living
“A bountiful feast. The way of Benedict is food for the soul. I hope you savor it as I did.”
–Philip Gulley, bestselling author of the Harmony series.