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Friendly Guide To The Old Testament

Turner Marie

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The Old Testament represents the Sacred Scriptures of two major world religions, but also a fascinating and engaging story of an ancient people that has had unparalleled influence over western culture as a whole. The version you have is probably in a modern English, and reasonably easy to read, if not always to follow; and therein can lie a danger... This Friendly Guide will unpick some of the knots that can arise from reading the Old Testament without knowing some of the background material, such as: who wrote it? When? And why? In accessible language, come to grips with this startling series of Books we call the Old Testament, taking into account all the cutting edge contemporary historical and cultural research. Written be renowned Australian Old Testament scholar, Marie Turner, this clear and concise Friendly Guide is ideally suited to an introductory level readership. For students and teachers it will be an invaluable resource to supplement their Religious Education program. Si..

Friendly Guide To Prayer

Whelan Michael SM

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"Listen with the ear of the heart." This simple yet profound phrase from St Benedict is central to the message of Michael Whelan's Friendly Guide to Prayer. His aim is to open our hearts to the Presence: "Here we are at the heart of prayer as it is understood within the Catholic Tradition. It is the way we will speak of prayer throughout this book - being present to the Presence. Our focus will therefore be primarily on attitudes and dispositions rather than specific acts and rituals. It is the prayerful person we are most interested in, rather than the person who says prayers, the prayerful life rather than the life that contains times of prayer." In this process A Friendly Guide to Prayer is gentle guide and challenging coach, encouraging the reader to broaden and deepen their prayer life, offering support and providing opportunities for experience as well as knowledge. Each chapter contains sections 'For reflection' and 'For practice' to inspire readers to make best use of the mat..

Friendly Guide To Luke's Gospel

Moran Stuart

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A Friendly Guide to Luke’s Gospel is an invitation to embark on a journey full of surprises. The author of Luke was an accomplished and sophisticated writer, with a keen sense of literary structure as well as a profound understanding of the universal nature of God’s love. For the reader who has perhaps become used to hearing gospels in Sunday fragments, Stuart Moran’s commentary encourages us to read Luke's Gospel as a whole book, seeing it as a story crafted by a master hand. For example, he shows the reader Luke’s elegant balancing of the stories about the births of both Jesus and John the Baptist: the parallels are compelling and illuminating. And Moran’s analysis of the story of the Lost Son (known of old as the Prodigal Son) shows us the heart of Luke’s insight into what Jesus was telling his disciples about God: that God loves us, even to a point that some would consider unwise. This book will be a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to deepen their understanding of not just ..

Friendly Guide To Paul

Monaghan Christopher J

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If you would like to deepen and enrich your understanding of Scripture and important Catholic beliefs, but don’t know where to start—then start right here! Journeying into Scripture does not have to be difficult, tedious or academic. This easy to comprehend series has been purposefully written at an introductory level. Written by some of Australia’s leading scholars, theologians and scripture experts, the Friendly Guide series, is vibrant, engaging and laden with maps, timelines, ‘did you knows’, colour charts, summary boxes, comparisons to modern day living and summations. The Friendly Guide series,is a great way to delve a little deeper, to understand a little more, to enrich your faith. Each volume is a sheer delight to read...

Friendly Guide To Matthew's Gospel

Lee Dorothy A

$37.50
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If you would like to deepen and enrich your understanding of Scripture and important Catholic beliefs, but don’t know where to start—then start right here! Journeying into Scripture does not have to be difficult, tedious or academic. This easy to comprehend series has been purposefully written at an introductory level. Written by some of Australia’s leading scholars, theologians and scripture experts, the Friendly Guide series, is vibrant, engaging and laden with maps, timelines, ‘did you knows’, colour charts, summary boxes, comparisons to modern day living and summations. The Friendly Guide series,is a great way to delve a little deeper, to understand a little more, to enrich your faith. Each volume is a sheer delight to read. In this Friendly Guide to Matthew’s Gospel, Dorothy A. Lee explores the meaning of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection in Matthew’s Gospel. What emerges from this portrait is a Jesus whose birth is divine, whose ministry is acclaimed by God, and whose death a..

What it Means to be A Christian Girls

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Got Questions about what being a Christian is all about? God has the answers. Let these 100 devotions, Scriptures, and journal guide help you work through your questions and show you that a life lived by faith in Christ offers you grace and forgiveness, purpose and peace, and an undeserved eternity with Him in heaven. That is what it means to be a Christian ! Ages 8-12. 208 pages..

What it Means to Be a Christian Boys

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B&H Kids has designed 100 short devotionals to meet the needs of boys who want to know more about becoming a Christian. This devotional book has been theologically reviewed and was written specifically for boys. The devotions are not dated, so boys can begin the devotional any day of the year! This book is perfect for parents to give to their children when they start asking more and more about what it means to truly live a life devoted to Christ. Recommended for boys ages 8-12..

Soul Surfer Devotions

Hamilton, Bethany

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Her story is amazing enough to inspire a major motion picture. Back on the surfboard just one month after losing her arm in a shark attack, professional surfer Bethany Hamilton became the cover girl of courage, inspiring millions around the world. In this devotional, Bethany speaks straight to ger “soul sisters,” teen girls, about the challenges of facing your fears, living our faith, and letting God take you on an epic ride. Flip through the pages to read about how to stand up for your faith, make a difference, and avoid wipeout. Read Bethany’s prayers and then journal your own. Learn about the highs of extreme sports and extreme faith. ..

The Rule of St. Benedict in English

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For fifteen centuries Benedictine monasticism has been governed by a Rule that is at once strong enough to instil order and yet flexible enough to have relevance fifteen hundred years later. ...

My Heart Overflows Devotional

Boom Rosie

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My Heart Overflows by New Zealand author Rosie Boom contains 366 daily devotional thoughts. (See the bottom of the page for a few examples) The daily readings reflect the musings and yearnings of a young woman’s heart, whose greatest desire was to live a life of complete devotion to Christ. The author’s personal spiritual journey is traced through disappointments, hardships, the call to the mission field and serving God in Asia. Readers are introduced to the deep and thought-provoking writings of such authors as A.W. Tozer, Samuel Rutherford and Oswald Chambers. Biblical wisdom, heart-felt reflections and the teachings and inspiration from many Christian classics make this an uplifting and inspirational devotional. Perfect for an inspirational gift...

PILGRIMS PROGRESS hardcover TMP

Bunyan, John

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~The complete text of Christian's Journey ~ Bible margin references ~Traditional colour Illustrations throughout ~ Follow the journey with fold-out colour route map A superb edition of John Bunyan's Famous allegory..

As It Is

Copeland Gordon

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“ I believe that this land of ours can both do better and be better.” Drawing on his life experience and time as an MP, Gordon Copeland sets out a passionate vision for New Zealand’s future. In doing so he addresses a wide range of issues from fundamental social reform, the road to economic success for all rather than the few, a pathway to happiness in family life and even international affairs. All of these issues are dealt with in detail underpinned by the values of justice, peace, compassion and inclusiveness for all. This book is anything but “politics as usual”! ..

The Joyful Spirit of Padre Pio

Treece, Patricia

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This new compilation contains selections from popular titles, breathing new life into classic offerings and creating a devotional with short, inspirational entries. Readers will be delighted by: Stories from Padre Pio's life Excerpts from his letters and other writings Prayers that reflect the spirit of Padre Pio Attractively packaged in a portable size, The Joyful Spirit of Padre Pio is designed to appeal to both men and women. This hardcover book would make the perfect gift for a loved one. 246pp. Hardback...

33 Days to Morning Glory

Gaitley Michael E, MIC

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33 Days to Morning Glory is A Do-It-Yourself Retreat in preparation for Marian Consecration...

Your Girl

Courtney Vicki

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“This is a fabulous book! A must read for every daughter’s mother.” —BETH MOORE If you are the mother of a daughter eighteen years old or younger, especially one in the tween or teen years, you know that you are in a war for her mind, body, and soul. Best-selling author Vicki Courtney’s Your Girl addresses the times in which our daughters live, the high calling of motherhood, and the necessity to enter the battle to counteract negative influences of the culture. “Father God, help us to raise this generation of girls to be Yours, and Yours alone,” Vicki writes. She encourages moms to rely on God’s Word while passing down key godly attributes including worth, modest, and purity. Your Girl also helps mothers teach their daughters to stand for truth, protect their hearts, and navigate the uncertain currents of girl politics...

The Wonder Book

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You Got Questions? Who is God How did the World begin? Why is there so much trouble in the world? How can i go to heaven someday?..

The Marriage You Never Dreamed Of

Taylor Brian

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The Marriage You Never Dreamed Of Practical steps to extraordinary, lasting love An A to Z of family relationships from a Christian perspective contains 26 chapters on building better relationships presented in a simple and straightforward format. They are ideal for busy people as each chapter can be read in a few minutes. The questions will prompt you to think about ways you can enhance, develop and grow your relationships. The Bible has been the inspiration for most of the principles on developing beautiful relationships in this book. Therefore this book has many positive, insightful quotes and passages from the Bible. These illustrate the theme of creating and developing strong, intelligent relationships that keep on flourishing; the sort of relationships that many people long for and that God wants for us. The book focuses primarily on marriage and family relationships. Whether you are about to be married, newly wed, married with children or celebrating golden anniversaries – t..

Mary Potter

Sr Elizabeth Gilroy LCM

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Mary Potter was born in Victorian England in 1847 and grew up in a single parent family where there was love, but also struggle. Mary’s upbringing and the ill health she endured from childhood shaped her steadfast belief in God and desire to do his will. The challenges that followed in her life in the form of further ill health and resistance from many to her ideas, only strengthened her resolve. Mary had a vision to set up an order of religious sisters dedicated to caring and praying for the sick and the dying and she became the founder of the Little Company of Mary. Today, Mary’s vision lives on in the work of her congregation whose main ministry is to care and pray for the sick and the dying throughout the world. This is the story of Mary Potter and the religious order she founded, told with enthusiasm by Sr Elizabeth Gilroy, LCM..

Towards Purrfection

Nelson Christine M

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Through examples of cats doing what cats do, in Towards Purrfection, Benedikitty makes links between what we aspire to in our everyday lives and the wisdom of the great St Benedict who wrote his Rule for monks living in community. Benedikitty gives the reader a glimpse into the rewards found when applying St Benedict’s wisdom while working together as companions. These whimsical reflections offer an opportunity to think about our relationships and how we can be our best selves in our interactions with one another...

Guide For Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

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2 New from $13.84 Men and women lay ministers are often deputed as extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion to assist priests and deacons with the smooth distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to bring Holy Communion to those who are sick and homebound. This second edition provides updated pastoral commentary in light of the third edition of The Roman Missal. Veteran ministers or newly deputed ministers will be given the tools needed to effectively serve during the liturgy and appreciate more deeply their liturgical roles. This book includes: A basic theological and historical overview of this ministry, Resources for formation and the deepening of ministerial spirituality, Questions for discussion and reflection, Generous quotations from current Church documents, liturgical rubrics, and Scripture, Instructive photos, images, and text boxes...