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Each volume would follow the pattern of: 1) a brief opening introductory essay that would shape the context for that volume. 2) a selection of sermons from preachers active in the pulpit, organized under headings appropriate to the topic of the volume, as well as sub-topics within the volume. 3) several complementary and reflective essays from professionals of distinction in the field of homiletics. 4) sermons from the annual Preaching Excellence Conference, as exemplified in the previous Preaching Through the Year of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

As readers look at those that Jesus called as apostles and consider themselves as part of that enlarging circle, they gain not only a deeper sense of their own reality, but also a deeper sense of how Christ wants to work with them.

An inspiring collection of over 20 international cross designs with applique' techniques for beginner and intermediate level crafters.

A pocket-sized illustrated version of the Francis Thompson's classic poem, The Hound of Heaven."…a treat in store for you is the edition of the perennial Catholic classic. Francis Thompson's The Hound of Heaven. Jean Young Provides beautiful new illustration for this poem. Thompson tells the familiar story of the sinner's flight from God, and God's even more insistent pursuit of the erring soul…The poem has major appeal on many levels…This little edition is great for a thoughtful gift." --The Priest 

Episcopal Caf, a Web site produced by the Diocese of Washington, attracts several thousand visitors a day. Its popular column "Speaking to the Soul," contains a concise, well-developed spiritual reflection for every day of the year, drawn from many different sources, including Scripture, church history, saints biographies, books of prayers, liturgies, ancient and contemporary theologians, and spiritual writers.

What are the questions that are really on the minds of Christians as they try to live out their faith? Ehrich challenged readers of his weekly newspaper column and his daily e-mail meditations to pose the questions that they would like to ask Jesus "from the roadside," as blind Bartimaeus did in the gospel.

Part of the Conversations with Scripture series, this book looks at the Biblical topics. Each chapter is organized by Parable type - such as seeking and growth and left room for activity ideas, such as role-playing, parable writing or music. It also gives the historical and cultural background.

Using the metaphor of pilgrimage, this book invites readers to reflect on living with illness. The heart of the book is a collection of 30 meditations, each followed by a reflection, a short prayer, and a suggested spiritual practice. The meditations voice the difficulties and the challenges of living with illness, and call the reader toward a deepening understanding, compassion and generosity. While the meditations intend to offer comfort, they are also written from the conviction that God invites us to grow even in these circumstances. When living with chronic, terminal, or progressive illness, discovering a way to pray can be quite a challenge. These 30 meditations provide a welcome means with practices inspired by the psalms.

Easy to use in a variety of ways, Healing Words is complementary medicine for the mind, body, and spirit that has a history of proven efficacy for people of all faiths on their journeys to healing and wholeness. Every two-page spread is a chapter headlined by one of 101 words that relate to healing the mind, body, and spirit as a process or event. The word is followed by a definition, a personal reflection or a story that relates to the healing power of the word, quotes, and an affirmation for the reader to use on his or her healing journey. The quotes include contemporary excerpts as well as words from the sages, plus proverbs, psalms, and more.

Building on the interest generated by Sullivans previous art and spirituality

A practical guide to the art of hospital visitation, written for people who volunteer to visit fellow parishioners who are ill. The author, a hospital chaplain with many years' experience, guides readers through the obstacles of visiting the sick and dying.

The author, who spent many years searching for a spiritual home, reflects on her first year as a Benedictine oblate--a lay person vowing to live according to the 6th century Rule of St. Benedict, a monastic guide to living a balanced life with God at the center.

Inviting readers to see Jesus with new eyes, this volume is ideal for personal reflection or group study, and is a unique resource for the Lenten season.

Have some fun and learn about the stories and characters of the Old Testament at the same time! Episcopal priest Jay Sidebotham provides a humorous approach to Hebrew Scripture that is as educational as it is entertaining. Cartoons, along with short and funny poems, plus references to relevant Bible passages make this a great book for confirmation classes, for newcomers, and for adult and teenage education programs.

Anger, judgment, forgiveness, wisdom. All of these and more are biblical words we''ve used so often that they have very little meaning for us anymore. For others--seekers and those who are coming to church for the first time--these words sound like jargon. They are words that divide new church members from those who have been there a lifetime. In From Anger to Zion, Porter Taylor reflects on an alphabet of biblical words in ways that will help newcomers understand and speak the language, and that will encourage those familiar with these words to rethink them.A wonderful storyteller and writer, Taylor''s essays, each based on a biblical text, take ancient words and ideas and bring them into contemporary life. Egypt of old is today''s broken place in our lives-the place where, like Moses, God is most likely to call us to go. Forgiveness is explored as a way of unfreezing time; without forgiveness we cannot grow. What does Isaiah''s and the Israelites'' homesickness have to do with today''s homeless and lost people?These beautifully written essays are wonderful devotional material, but they also can serve as material for preparing to preach or for small-group discussion within parish reading groups.

As Latino congregations continue to grow in the Episcopal Church, there is

A fun-filled book of activities to help young children learn about the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Formatted in the same way as What We Do in Church, it contains a variety of activities including mazes, crossword puzzles, connect the dots. It is useful for children of ages 4-7.

Church consultant Caroline Westerhoff explores how the Church can practice inclusivity while still keeping a sense of appropriate boundaries.

A practical guide to the art of hospital visitation for clergy and those with special training. The author, a hospital chaplain with many years' experience, guides readers through the obstacles and challenges of visiting and ministering to the sick and dying.

An exploration of the spiritual life of parish clergy

The title of the book, Abba, is the term used in more than one place in the New Testament for addressing God as Father and it is with the `Our Father¿ prayer that these meditations are concerned. At first sight it might be thought impossible to say anything fresh on something so familiar to all Christians as the Lord¿s Prayer. Yet the inexhaustible depths of meaning to be found in it may, by the very fact of familiarity, all too easily escape notice and understanding.

Let the lives and the wisdom of the Celtic saints teach you to pray. An excellent resource for individuals or groups who want to learn from the masters.

Few experiences are as wrenching as the loss of a child to suicide. Pastor William Ritter suffered such a loss, and his story of a family struggling honestly with their pain and gradually provides comfort to others who grieve the same loss.