Many Christian institutions have embraced new technologies, especially online education. But is it possible for us to grow spiritually through our digital communities? Steve Lowe and Mary Lowe, longtime proponents of online education, trace the motif of spiritual growth through Scripture and consider how students and professors alike might foster digital ecologies in which spiritual transformation can take place.
Make Easter and Pentecost meaningful for young people. Help them experience the joy and celebration of the Easter season, and cheerfully proclaim, "Alleluia! He is risen!" Bring the Scriptures alive and give young adolescents creative ways to explore, pray, and reflect on the salvation story, so they are able to focus on the profound mystery of God among us. The leader's guide has nine faith sessions, as well as an extended session, to help young people enter fully into the expectation and the joy of the Easter and Pentecost seasons. In addition to its fully developed sessions, this guide has strategies for encouraging real participation in the liturgical and community life of the parish as it ritualizes and celebrates the Easter season.
In Journey of Faith for Lent, readers take a closer look at this time of sacrifice, of reconciliation, and of fasting, beyond themselves to see the good in every person. The student workbook includes Scripture readings, reflection questions, and topics to discuss with friends and family members. Open spaces allow for writing thoughts or for drawing images during each season. The leader's guide has several faith sessions, as well as a retreat experience--to help young people enter fully into the expectation and the joy of the season--as well as strategies for encouraging participation in parish liturgical and community life.
This is an accessible two-part introduction to key periods of Christian history. Faith in the Byzantine World For many people the Byzantine world is an intriguing mystery. Here, Mary Cunningham presents readers with an ideal guide to this most fascinating of empires. Covering the period between 330 and 1453, the author begins by providing an outline of the history of the Byzantine Church, and then looks at key aspects of its outward expression, including the solitary ideal; holy places and holy people; service to the community; the nature of belief; and art, architecture and icons. Faith in the Medieval World The medieval period constituted a turbulent stage in religious history. Gillian R. Evans begins her immersive account by providing an overview of the development of Christianity in the West in the Middle Ages, before looking at key aspects of medieval faith: the Bible and belief; popular piety and devotion; the Crusades and the idea of 'holy war'; politics and the Church; rebellion against authority; and the road to Reformation. This analysis is a must for all those keen to understand one of the most enthralling periods of history.
How would you respond to a call from the heart of God? This is the story of how God's call came to a young man, J.S. Bell, at the early age of sixteen. Having grown up on a cotton farm in Tennessee, Bell planned to one day be an agriculture teacher, but God had a different plan. As the years unfolded, God revealed his call to Bell, which was to preach the gospel in an isolated, small community nestled in the mountains of Kentucky. Serving God in this mountain community brought both blessings and hardships. There were threats on Bell's life, financial hardship, long hours of study, prayer, and countless visits to homes of hurting people. Serving God was a pilgrimage of faith, day by day and hour by hour. Seed was sown. God provided the harvest""a harvest of redeemed lives, the birth of twenty-one missions, a growing home church, and the life-changing impact of a faithful servant""an impact that lives on in this mountain community even to this day.
With warmth and insight, Brown delves into the spiritual journey of America's 40th president and offers profound stories of God's providence in Ronald Reagan's life--from first making it as an actor to winning the presidency, from surviving an assassination attempt to eventually changing the face of world politics.
This Christian artist shares from her personal repertoire of Faith Confessions and reveals deep, personal insight designed to inspire and motivate beleivers on their everday journey to operate in the kind of faith that opens doors.
More than 40 years ago, three girls from the Detroit projects made the world 'Stop!' and take notice of their fresh harmonies and classy style. Cultivated by the Motown star machine, Mary Wilson, Diana Ross, and Florence Ballard popped onto the charts with hits like "Baby Love" and "Where Did Our Love Go" and made the Supremes not only a household name, but rock and roll legends. The story of their journey to fame is one that fairy tales are made of—complete with battles, tragedies, and triumphs. It's a story that only one of the founders of this talented trio is able or willing to share with the world. In Dreamgirls & Supreme Faith: My Life as a Supreme, Supremes' co-founder Mary Wilson boldly brings to life all the intimate details of the group's struggle to top the charts. This is the first book to tell the complete story of Mary's courageous life from childhood through the height of the Supremes, to the turn of the century. This beautiful paperback edition combines the best-selling Dreamgirls with the sequel, Supreme Faith: Someday We'll Be Together, for the first time in one volume. The new afterword brings Mary's intriguing story up to date with details on. . . · The tragic car accident that claimed her son's life · The death of her mother, Johnnie Mae, and her dear friend, Mary Wells · Becoming a grandmother · Making her peace with Berry Gordy and Diana Ross · Being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame The Supremes wonderful music isn't the only thing to remain in the public's mind. Diana Ross' push for dominance in the trio has become legendary. Mary Wilson speaks candidly about Ross' tactics to latch onto Berry Gordy, and force her will on the group's activities. For example, while on the early tours, Diana would threaten to call Gordy from the road if the men on the bus didn't behave to her approval. She also openly pushed for Flo's removal from the group. Wilson also openly shares her thoughts on . . .The group's never-ending b
Luther's thinking about will and agency evolved over his lifetime. His anthropology became increasingly open, with a growing affirmation of the created order and a recognition of faith's role in the transformation of the world, leading to Luther's exhortation to take courage in God's transforming presence for the good of all.
Companionship and strategies for job seekers Millions of people become unemployed every year, yet when job loss happens to us, we typically feel completely alone and often lost, ashamed, and afraid. No one knows how to comfort us when we lose our job. Unlike other griefs--when someone can say, "I'm sorry for your loss"--joblessness leaves family, friends, and acquaintances awkwardly searching for words. Jobs Lost, Faith Found is for those who feel alone due to job loss. It is also for those who offer respect, companionship, guidance, and resources to the unemployed. Mary C. Lindberg, pastor, chaplain, and spiritual director, draws on her family's experience of unemployment and the wisdom of many others, including sages from Scripture and the Christian tradition, to help readers discover a sense of worth and purpose on their way to a new job. She offers prayers, insights, Bible stories, and reflections to light the way during this time of uncertainty and wandering. The path toward hope will be your own, but the ideas, reflections, and strategies in this book will get you started on your journey.
Has nine sessions and a retreat experience to help young people enter fully into the expectation and the joy of the Ordinary Time season. In addition to its fully developed sessions, this guide has strategies for encouraging real participation in liturgical and community life of the parish as it ritualizes and celebrates Ordinary Time"--Back cover.
To some, living faithfully and succeeding in the business world may sound like an oxymoron. Yet those who want to walk their faith in all aspects of their lives know they cannot live on an isolated mountaintop or on a deserted island. In Walking My Faith, author Rev. Mary Tudela challenges the notion that personal values and faith cannot coexist with professional ambition and success in todays society . Rev. Tudela, an Episcopal priest and former executive at a Fortune 500 company, offers practical examples on how the values of love, forgiveness, grace, and acceptance can help anyone succeed in todays challenging and often stressful business environment. While exploring the ways that faith-full leadership can strengthen work teams and organizations, enabling individuals to live holistic and authentic lives, Reverend Tudela also shares her personal experiences, the stories of others, and eye-opening insights about what awaits those who want to live and work in accordance with their most cherished faith-based values. For anyone on a continual spiritual journey, Walking My Faith offers support and encouragement for living a faith-full and authentic lifeeven in corporate America.
Molly's Promise to Faith, is a fantasy of facts about a little girl who lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts and dreams about the National Monument to her Forefathers. Her grandmother tells her how neglected the monument has become and how many people don't even know why it is there. In Molly's dream the monument comes to life and Molly looks for the missing statue of Faith. This story is based on the true story of a replica of the monument being found in the town dump. Through Molly's dream the reader learns the meaning behind the reason for the statue being built and calls on a new generation to remember and come home to our nation's roots. In other words, "Don't take Faith for Granite!" Kirk Cameron has produced a film, "Monumental" which is was released in March 2011. It is available on DVD. He traces our nation's faithful roots and the National Monument to the Forefathers is featured in this film. Watch Kirk Cameron's speech at the foot of the monument on You Tube, when he visited Plymouth in September 2010. This book is a great tool for young children, and illustrated by young children, on understanding this special monument. Great Home School book!
[This book] will be your companion as you journey through the season of Ordinary Time. It will help you understand Jesus's life from his entry into this world to his entry into Jerusalem"--Back cover.
Faith-Based Organizing: A Congregational Planning Resource for Addressing Poverty was prepared specifically for pastors and lay leaders who want to invite their whole congregations to engage in faith-based community organizing to address poverty and its root causes. This practical resource will help them grow in their understanding and motivate them into action. It will also be useful for denominational and judicatory leaders who feel called to lead the church in mission. The authors share the fruits of what they discovered--through both their successes and errors--about community life inside and outside the church. They make a strong case that people of faith can address and overcome poverty, because they have what is needed to do so. They identify the available resources in the local church and offer tools for building relationships with leaders in a local community where there are people in poverty. They invite congregations to initiate local partnerships that include a congregation, people in poverty, and community leaders to advocate for change that can overcome poverty. This book presents a faith-based effort seeking to identify what sustains poverty and to organize people to work together to overcome its root causes. The result is collaborative relationships that change systems contributing to poverty. Within this process, new leadership will emerge, relationships will be enriched, and congregations will experience renewed love for people by undergoing transformation. Includes helpful information on racism and the culture of poverty, as well as numerous forms and activities that can be used by local congregations and planning teams.
I was inspired to write this collection of poems following major surgery. I had just lost my job of eighteen years with the Airline Industry. I was in a great deal of physical and emotional pain. My poems tell short stories, tell about people I know, and describe feelings. They are easily comprehended and they are easy to relate to.
Combining the art of storytelling with biography, Church history, and Catholic teaching and belief, this collection shows how real people lived the eight beatitudes and seven sacraments, revealing the richness of the Christian life and offering inspirational models of the faith.
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace..." (I Peter 4:10). The women whose stories are in these pages display many exceptional traits. They are wise, dependable, thrifty, energetic, and unselfish. They are good wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends. Some will stand out in one or more of these spheres, while others will shine in different areas. But there is one thing they all have in common: they were all very courageous. How do these women show their courage? Many will exhibit grace under fire. They have a strong presence of mind. They are able to act decisively because they are sure of their convictions. A courageous woman can say, "I'm sorry," and mean it. She is gracious. Courageous women depend on God. They trust Him and accept His will in their lives. They are willing to accept what God gives them in their lives. When they perceive His will, they put their all into the tasks before them. Brave women are willing to take a stand for what they believe. They will draw a line in the sand and not cross it. Unjust powers, no matter how fearsome, will not deter them from their righteous goals. Courageous women also love others. They are unselfish. They put the needs of others ahead of their own. Their confidence in God's call in their lives is high enough to free them to be able to act independently. Women of courage will share Christ's gospel of peace, forgiveness, joy, and love with others. We live in uncertain times. Only the courageous woman will get through the perils holding her head up high. In these stories, we have examples before us of how a victorious life can be lived.
And of all yogis, the one with great faith who always abides in Me, thinks of Me within himself, and renders transcendental loving service to Me—he is the most intimately united with Me in yoga and is the highest of all. That is My opinion. – Sri Krishna to Arjun, Srimad Bhagawad Gita Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. – James, 1:17 Fragrances of Love and Faith is a collection of poems by 4 poets – Hemant Kumar Dubey, Isah Wisdom, Mary Lynn Luiz and Susan Johnson Rudd – from across the world. It is about love and faith, which are inherent values of humans and also of all living beings of this world. The poems connect with God and see His work in everything that is there in this universe. The poems are motivating, fragrant with God’s love and imbibe faith in Him.
About the Book Faith and Fear to Faith Over Fear is about the faith and fear of a child born in the 50s and living through all the phases of prejudice and prejudgment while living in a faith-based home to an evolving society and rebirth of faith over fear. These circumstances in real life have led to a life full of hope in the goodness of God and humanity. Mary Lou Moreno’s story may be of interest to all ethnic diverse groups in our society who have struggled or have gone through life changes regardless of socioeconomic levels. About the Book Since 1996, Mary Lou Moreno has been recruiting interested travelers to enjoy travel both in the states and abroad. She has been on twenty-three trips to Mexico, Europe, the South Pacific, Israel, and different parts of the USA. Moreno is an active member of Church of The Holy Spirit Catholic Church previously in the Sacramental Records Department, lector and Eucharistic Minister. Moreno’s favorite hobby is designing and making jewelry. She has two daughters, Lucy Moreno and Martina West, six grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren. Moreno’s husband of fifty years, Fidencio, passed away in November of 2020. Moreno holds a bachelor's degree in education with endorsements in bilingual education, English as a second language, and Early Childhood from West Texas A&M. She has a master's degree in education with all level certification in English, Spanish, and French from East Texas A&M. She earned an Advanced Certification in Religious Studies from the Diocese of Amarillo. Moreno retired after thirty-nine years in the field of Education teaching from Early Childhood to Graduate University Level. Twenty-eight of those years were in Languages at the High School level along with teaching Religious Education in Sacramental Preparation Classes. Moreno also enjoys translating and interpreting in the courtroom for her county and neighboring counties.
A riveting story of a young single mother providing for and raising her twins; trying to give the best life she can. Tragedy strikes and now Karen is at crossroads. Knowing that her son's life hangs in the balance she cannot make this choice lightly. She will have to live with the consequences of her decision. There is pressure all around her but this is a decision she must make on her own. All the while praying that she makes the right decision. Does she take and believe the Wisdom of the Doctors? Or does she stand on her own and Walk by Faith and not by Sight.
Drawing on an array of materials from the seventeenth century, including emblems, legal treatises, political pamphlets, and prayer manuals, Mary C. Fenton sheds light on Milton's ideas about personal and national identity, and where people should place th
This invaluable resource explores the relationship between spirituality and thepractice of nursing from a variety of perspectives, including:* Nursing assessment of patients' spiritual needs* The nurse's role in the provision of spiritual care* The spiritual nature of the nurse-patient relationship* The spiritual history of the nursing profession
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