Author: Timothy Shoup Publisher: ISBN: 9780758662408 Category : Devotional exercises Languages : en Pages : 0
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That is what hymns are: sermons full of Christ. Stanza by stanza, hymns bring Christ to you. They supplement Scripture readings, support the sermon, comfort you, and join you with fellow worshipers. The purpose of hymns is to praise God by proclaiming the saving work of His Son. The fourteen hymns in this volume mark milestones in the life of every Christian-Baptism and the Lord's Supper, Christmas and Easter, for instance. Some will be familiar to every reader while others will be new, but all are packed with meaning. Each hymn is introduced with a short reading that will deepen your understanding of the hymn and its purpose. Then, each following devotion focuses on one stanza of the hymn, connects to Scripture, and points to life application. May these devotions further your appreciation for the rich hymnody of the Church and point you to the Lord of Life. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God" (Colossians 3:16). Book jacket.
Author: Martín Prechtel Publisher: North Atlantic Books ISBN: 1583949402 Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 185
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"Beautifully written and wise … [Martin Prechtel] offers stories that are precious and life-sustaining. Read carefully, and listen deeply."—Mary Oliver, National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Inspiring hope, solace, and courage in living through our losses, author Martín Prechtel, trained in the Tzutujil Maya shamanic tradition, shares profound insights on the relationship between grief and praise in our culture--how the inability that many of us have to grieve and weep properly for the dead is deeply linked with the inability to give praise for living. In modern society, grief is something that we usually experience in private, alone, and without the support of a community. Yet, as Prechtel says, "Grief expressed out loud for someone we have lost, or a country or home we have lost, is in itself the greatest praise we could ever give them. Grief is praise, because it is the natural way love honors what it misses." Prechtel explains that the unexpressed grief prevalent in our society today is the reason for many of the social, cultural, and individual maladies that we are currently experiencing. According to Prechtel, "When you have two centuries of people who have not properly grieved the things that they have lost, the grief shows up as ghosts that inhabit their grandchildren." These "ghosts," he says, can also manifest as disease in the form of tumors, which the Maya refer to as "solidified tears," or in the form of behavioral issues and depression. He goes on to show how this collective, unexpressed energy is the long-held grief of our ancestors manifesting itself, and the work that can be done to liberate this energy so we can heal from the trauma of loss, war, and suffering. At base, this "little book," as the author calls it, can be seen as a companion of encouragement, a little extra light for those deep and noble parts in all of us.
Author: Lloyd Larson Publisher: ISBN: 9780787714963 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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From contemplative to celebratory, Lloyd Larson's colorful settings make the most of the expressive sounds of the organ and piano in this worshipful collection. With hymn arrangements suitable for Christmas, Easter, and everything in between, you and your duet partner will welcome this inspiring addition to the repertoire. Two copies are required for performance.
Author: Edward Sri Publisher: Ignatius Press ISBN: 1681496763 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 289
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Man cannot live without love.... His life is senseless if love is not revealed to him, if he does not encounter love, if he does not experience it and make it his own, if he does not participate intimately in it. — John Paul II, Redemptor Hominis If you were asked what immediately comes to mind when you hear the words "Catholic Church", would you answer an intimate relationship with the God who loves me? If not, you would do well to read this engaging and thought-provoking book which explains why such a relationship is the reason for everything the Church does and teaches. Professor Edward Sri will show you how all the pieces of the Catholic faith, including the most baffling ones, fit together to make one beautiful mosaic of God's love for us and our own participation in that all-encompassing love. Using the Catechism of the Catholic Church as his itinerary, Sri will walk you through all the important aspects of the Catholic Church—what Catholics believe about God and the difference it should make in life. Along the way he addresses such often-heard questions as: Why do I need the Church—can't I be spiritual on my own? Isn't one religion just as good as another? How is the death of a man two thousand years ago relevant for my life today? Why does the Church talk so much about morality? Can't I make up my own morals? Is it really our responsibility to care for the poor— doesn't God help those who help themselves? Why do Catholics and Protestants disagree? Must Catholics worship Mary and always obey the pope? More than an intellectual enterprise, this work is also a deep spiritual reflection and a practical guide to living out our faith in Christ. It aims to form both the head and the heart, not only helping us to understand Jesus and his plan of salvation, but inspiring us to love God and our neighbor better.
Author: Tyndale Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers ISBN: 1496426622 Category : Bibles Languages : en Pages : 1537
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The #1-selling Inspire Bible is a beautiful single-column, wide-margin New Living Translation coloring and creative journaling Bible that has become a treasured legacy Bible for many. The new Inspire PRAISE Bible has even more beautiful line-art illustrations to color, with nearly 500 all-new full- and partial-page Scripture illustrations attractively displayed throughout the Bible! Bonus features of Inspire PRAISE include even thicker Bible paper; thirty-two colorful, transparent, praise-themed journaling pages to enhance your coloring and creative journaling journey through the Bible; plus, three sheets of PRAISE-themed stickers and a purple pocket in the back of the Bible for storing journaling embellishments. Leave traces of faith--and PRAISE--throughout the Bible for a treasure that will truly inspire! The lightly-ruled, two-inch-wide margins offer additional space to write notes and reflections or to draw and create. The 8.65-point font is larger than most full-size journaling Bibles, and the high-quality Bible paper makes it a great choice for creatively responding to God's Word right on the pages of the Bible. BELOVED INSPIRE FEATURES Single-column setting / Black letter text / 8.65-point font (Inspire has a larger font than many journaling Bibles!) Two-inch-wide lightly ruled margins with space for personal reflections and creative art-journaling Nearly 500 all-new designed Scripture line-art verses to color NEW INSPIRE PRAISE BONUS FEATURES Even thicker Bible paper Warm white paper for increased readability and brighter, purer display of added color 32 colorful and beautifully-designed see-through PRAISE journaling pages printed on high-quality tracing paper and placed throughout the Bible provide extra space for prayers, praises, or additional creative expression 19 full-page Scripture line-art illustrations to color Three 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" PRAISE-themed sticker sheets One 5" x 7" purple pocket in the back of the Bible for storing Bible journaling embellishments
Author: Gerald Clerie Publisher: Tate Publishing ISBN: 1615667350 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 328
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What is true praise? Author Gerald Clerie believes true praise is the result of genuine redemption through the shed blood of God's perfect Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ. The foundation for this study is the 103rd Psalm. Clerie uses the first half of that model song of praise to show how David felt impelled to praise his God, what he meant by blessing the Lord, and why it was so important for him to engage his faculties, senses, and sentiments in extolling the Lord. At the very core of praise is the memorial building process, and for today's believer, that process must culminate in the sacrifice of the Lamb of God as portrayed and immortalized for the Church in the Lord's Supper. Continuing in the 103rd Psalm, Clerie reviews with David the benefits of redemption, touching on the value and immutability of God's marvelous promises, the mystery of divine election, and introducing the believer in Christ to his privileges and the purpose of God for him in choosing and calling him to Himself. Join author Gerald Clerie in this insightful study of God's Word and learn to speak Praise: The Language of Redemption.
Author: C. Matthew McMahon Publisher: Puritan Publications ISBN: 1626630720 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 292
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This work is a simple theological look at the praise the church offers to God. God requires that his people have a theology of praise. Psalm 96 delivers to them the directives they need in order to praise God rightly. It is, in and of itself, a condensed theology of praise for the Church of Jesus Christ. God has called his people to praise him. Psalm 96 shows the church what should fill their theology of praise so that they praise God in holiness and truth. This is only possible through Jesus Christ and his work on the cross for them, as the one and only Messiah; the Messiah David was looking forward to and the Messiah the church looks back to who has already come. This Psalm is a call to all people to praise God correctly, and then demonstrates God’s government and judgment over the whole earth in response to those who praise him rightly, and those who do not. God, as the glorious Savior of his covenant people, has redeemed a people of praise; those whose theology of praise extends from the word of God into their mind, then to their regenerated heart, to their mouth and finally seen in their actions. Such a people will be a community of those who offer testimony and witness to the great acts and wonders of God’s being and grace to a fallen world; from being a witness to their children, to their next door neighbor, their cities and country, to all those across the world. While such work is going on, this covenant community will also be watchful as a community of believers knowing that Christ may choose to return and judge the world in righteousness at any time, where Christ will finally usher them into an eternity of praise; a place where creation and the church will praise Christ forever, the Lamb who was slain before the foundation of the world.
Author: Bruce K. Waltke Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing ISBN: 1467457426 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 361
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Two respected scholars explore the heart of the Psalms Following in the style of their companion volumes, The Psalms as Christian Worship and The Psalms as Christian Lament, Bruce Waltke and James Houston now explore the depths of Christian praise. Each volume uniquely blends verse-by-verse commentary with a history of Psalms interpretation in the church from the time of the apostles to the present. Since praise is the essence of the book of Psalms, Waltke and Houston have narrowed the focus to Book IV of the Psalter (Psalms 90-106), which magnify God and proclaim him king. To give voice to the psalmist, the authors (carefully) translate and explain each psalm and summarize its theological message. This is followed by listening to the voice of godly churchmen whose comments have stood the test of time. The Psalms as Christian Praise is ideal for anyone seeking to better understand the praise of Israel as found in the Psalms and how Christians also use these Psalms in worship.
Author: MariLee Parrish Publisher: Barbour Publishing ISBN: 1624164978 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 190
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Here is a delightful women’s devotional that delves into the heart of wisdom and worship in the Proverbs and Psalms. Thoughtful readings will speak to readers, and lovely prayers, memorable quotations, and scripture passages add to the rich spiritual depth of the book. Set in a charming 4-color design with a bonus removable bookmark, Proverbs & Praise is a celebration of biblical wisdom and worship. It’s the perfect book to give as a gift or use for your personal quiet time.
Author: Timothy Shoup
Author: Martín Prechtel
Author: Lloyd Larson
Author: Edward Sri
Author: Roswell Dwight Hitchcock
Author: Tyndale
Author: Gerald Clerie
Author: C. Matthew McMahon
Author: Bruce K. Waltke
Author: MariLee Parrish