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The New Big Book of Christian Mysticism: An Essential Guide to Contemplative Spirituality

From beloved spiritual teacher Carl McColman comes a book about big possibility: the hope of achieving authentic, blissful, experiential union with God. He reveals the various ways Christian mysticism and contemplation have been in dynamic practice through the centuries, proving inspirational for today's seekers, regardless of faith tradition.

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Hay un Lugar para Ti: A Place for You Bilingual Edition

A beloved story of Jesus welcoming you to his special meal of holy communion. Published in 1999, this classic Erlander book has invited many to join their place at the table. This bilingual edition includes text in both English and Spanish.

Una entrañable historia de Jesús dándole la bienvenida a su cena especial de la Santa Comunión. Publicado por primera vez en 1999, el clásico de Erlander ha invitado a muchos a tomar su lugar a la mesa. Esta edición bilingüe incluye texto en inglés y en español.

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Psalms for Healing: Praying with Those in Need

Comfort patients, family, and caregivers with the beauty of the Psalms. When Rev. Person worked as a chaplain in a Mayo hospital, patients frequently asked her to read psalms and pray with them.

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El Catecismo Menor de Lutero / Luther's Small Catechism: Bilingual Edition 5/pkg

English and Spanish texts in a 4"x 6" side-by-side page format. Textos en inglés y español colocados lado a lado en un formato de 4" x 6".

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Study of Luther's Small Catechism, Participant

Especially for those new to the Lutheran church or wanting to understand the Catechism. Six sessions.

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Spirit Wheel: Meditations from an Indigenous Elder

From Choctaw elder Steven Charleston comes this new collection of more than two hundred prayerful meditations on the Spirit Wheel, the mystery that dwells behind and within creation. Charleston guides readers through the four hallmarks of Native spirituality - tradition, kinship, vision, and balance - to find the Spirit who loves without exception.

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In Spite of the Consequences: Prison Letters on Exoneration, Abolition, and Freedom

Falsely convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison, Lacino Hamilton sent thousands of letters advocating for his innocence and critiquing the prison-industrial complex before he was finally exonerated twenty-six years later. Collected here, his letters demonstrate why he has become a leading voice on abolition, incarceration, and justice.

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Welcome Water: The Sacrament of Baptism for Parents, Sponsors, Children, and Others

What is Holy Baptism? What is a sacrament? How can I prepare myself or my child to participate joyfully in this congregational event? This practical booklet,...

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Praying the Catechism, Revised and Expanded Edition

Praying the Catechism invites the reader into a journey of prayer and meditation through the text of Luther’s Small Catechism. This edition includes updated language, new daily prayers, and contemporary examples such as inclusivity, justice and peace issues, and the climate crisis.

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The Lutheran Course Workbook

The title says it all. This book makes the course "work" for participants, guiding them through the presentation and small group time with wit and wisdom. Essential learner resource.

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Mother God

Mother God introduces readers to a dozen images of God inspired by feminine descriptions from Scripture.

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Journeying through Lent with Mark: Daily Meditations

A Christ-centered guide to the Gospel of Mark for daily devotion and group study during Lent. Lent is traditionally a time to reflect on the life, death, and...

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By Heart Facilitator Guide

Offers guidance and encouragement for the group facilitator to coordinate a 7-session course highlighting By Heart. The point of this course is conversation and this guide can assist!

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Luther's Ninety-Five Theses

From Luther's day to the present, October 31, 1517 has been considered the birthday of the Reformation. At noon on this Eve of All Saints' Day, Luther nailed...

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Preaching to the Choir: The Care and Nurture of the Church Choir, Second Edition

Preaching to the Choir imparts practical and pastoral wisdom to church musicians in their vocation as choir directors. This updated second edition attends to recent challenges choir directors have encountered and provides guidance as they look to the future, always with a sense of the Spirit’s presence, a deep care for those who sing, and a warm sense of humor.

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The Big, Big Feelings Activity Book

What do you do with BIG feelings? This activity book helps kids identify, understand, and use creative ways to work through big emotions.

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Day by Day We Magnify You: Daily Readings for the Entire Year, Revised Edition

This religious classic is here made available in a revised and updated paperback edition. A unique devotional for daily meditation, it dwells on the great...

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The World of the First Christians: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Early Church

The life and teachings of Jesus changed the world forever—but what happened after the events of the Gospels?

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The Everyday Advocate: Living Out Your Calling to Social Justice

In The Everyday Advocate, Ross Murray encourages Christians to discern their call to advocate for justice and shows them how to respond faithfully by taking practical steps in everyday life. He also shows faith leaders how to help people think through their calling to advocacy and connect with communities that can use their passions and talents.

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The Freedom of a Christian, 1520: The Annotated Luther Study Edition

Timothy J. Wengert skillfully sheds light on Luther's popular treatise. As controversy concerning his writings grew, Luther wrote a reconciliation-minded letter to Pope Leo X (1475-1521). To this letter he appended a nonpolemical tract describing the heart of his beliefs, The Freedom of a Christian.

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