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For generations, churches and families have used Advent wreaths to help prepare for celebrating the Lord's birth at Christmas. The evergreen wreath symbolizes eternal life and includes four candles—typically three purple and one pink, with a white candle in the middle that symbolizes the purity of Christ. Various traditions assign different topics to each candle, and the candles are usually given names to remind us of the good news of Christ's birth.

The "Revelations of Divine Love" is a 14th-century book of Christian mystical devotions written by Julian of Norwich. It includes her sixteen mystical visions and contemplations on universal love and hope in a time of plague, religious schism, uprisings and war. Published in 1395, it is the first published book in the English language to be written by a woman.

This audiobook provides the reader with insights and tools to enrich his/her spiritual practice through passive meditation techniques, which involves stilling the conscious mind, and active meditation techniques, using guided visualizations and interaction with others. These are derived from Christian contemplative and Eastern meditation traditions. Unique to this handbook are exercises for couples and families. Included is a 30-day plan of contemplation on Christ.

This 31-day devotional audiobook has been made with the purpose of giving you a daily glimpse into the abundance of God’s love, which he makes available to those who believe and trust in him. The short, bite-sized portions are aimed at providing food for thought to carry you through the day, bringing comfort and encouragement where needed.

"The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law." (Galatians 5. 22-23) This second edition of the popular book by Colin Attridge looks at these verses from Galatians and discusses the impact they should have on the Christian life, and the thoughts and intents of the Christian heart.

Andrew Jukes (1815-1901) was an English theologian and deacon of St. John's Church, Hull. The Names of God in Holy Scripture (1888) examines the Old and New Testaments to find and interpret the names of the Lord.

In God Speaks Through Wombs, Drew Jackson explores the first eight chapters of Luke's Gospel in a new poetic register. These are declarative poems, faithfully proclaiming the gospel story in all its liberative power.

Mark Scandrette shows how the Beatitudes invite us into nine new postures for life. Instead of living in fear, we can choose radical love. It's often assumed that the good life is only for the most wealthy, attractive, and powerful. Poor, sad, and suffering people are left out. But the ninefold path of the Beatitudes is for everyone. Whatever your story, whatever your struggle, wherever you find yourself, this way is available to you.

Jesus in the Old Testament is a captivating exploration of how the ancient scriptures foreshadowed the coming of the Messiah. Dive into the depths of prophetic writings, typology, and messianic promises fulfilled as you uncover the divine plan that unfolds throughout the Old Testament.

Our world is chaotic and often feels dark and devoid of hope. And it’s not just the headlines we see every day. Our relationships are broken. A loved one’s health is failing. We’re disoriented and restless and wrestling with fear. These things are the reality of living in a fallen world. But our God is over that world. He is present in the midst of the daily ache of life. He loves us in the midst of that ache. In a series of 11 letters, Rebecca Reynolds writes to the lonely, the weary, the restless, and afraid and provides perspective and hope to find where God is in the midst of it.

Graduates have a choice to make, beyond what college to attend or job to accept. What will they do with their lives? And for whom will they live it? Based on the New York Times best seller The Purpose Driven Life, this collection of thoughts and Scriptures will help high school and college graduates develop deeper meaning for their life by embracing key truths.

This book has been written to help heartbroken parents know and feel the nearness and tenderness of God when they are facing the loss of a child. It takes long, satisfying looks at truths and stories from the Bible, helping you to know and be comforted by God the Father as he walks with you through your darkest seasons.

Confessions simply means to proclaim God's word as though it was written thousands of years ago specifically for you, because it was! These are God's precious promises for your life.

Anything worth doing takes work, and memorizing the word of God is no different. But supplied with the right strategies and a strong determination, this is the most rewarding work you will ever do, and you’ll find that it will bring you closer to God in a way that simply reading the scriptures cannot. Whether you have 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour a day to spare, you can commit God’s word to heart - no matter how bad you think your memory is.

In this thoughtful and inspiring book, Daniel Kooman, the award-winning director of She Has a Name and Dream: Find Your Significance, shares the creation story in a way you have never experienced it before. Breath of Life examines three breaths from God that shaped humanity: the first breath that brought humanity to life; a second breath that redeemed humanity from sin; and a third breath that continues to shape the course of human history as we know it.

O que o tempo significa para os cristãos, e como Deus o emprega para trabalhar em nossas almas? Como enfrentar o doloroso tempo da espera? Neste livro, Vanessa Belmonte nos leva a refletir sobre essas perguntas, mostrando a relação dinâmica entre a espiritualidade e a aceitação paciente do tempo divino, uma espécie de sincronização entre a alma e a realidade.

Using plain language and word pictures, Spurgeon shares an earnest word for those who are seeking salvation. It has been written to show clearly how much we all need grace and how much grace is available for our needs. The writer would like to compel us, by his words, to come to Jesus Christ and receive that grace. A classic on a great subject written by one of the greatest preachers who ever lived.

Praying the Proverbs takes writings of wisdom literature from the Bible, and turns them into personal prayers that edify believers with its wise sayings on character, integrity, and love.

Focusing on a positive outcome and trying to block out the negative thoughts from your life is not just a trick that soothes your soul. It’s a tested and proven method to manifest God’s will in your life. It’s a way out of the negativity of our world. And it’s the ideal way to bring Him to your life. Biblical Prayer Affirmations for the Supernatural is not just another prayer book. Unlike other spiritual books, this prayer affirmation book is based on the author’s real-life experience.

Take 90 days and walk through the pages of the Bible with the definitive voice today in Christian spirituality. Eugene Peterson provides brief commentary and challenging thoughts designed to stir the biblical imagination and encourage even the weary believer.