Augsburg Fortress

Plenty Good Room: Co-creating an Economy of Enough for All

Plenty Good Room lays out in clear terms the hope of democratic socialism for a country ravaged by intensifying capitalism. Black Christian socialism mounts a challenge to endless greed and profiteering, and this book will unleash your political and economic ingenuity for systems that offer plenty good room--not for just a few but for all.

9781506491516

The Memory Box: A Book About Grief

Grief and loss are difficult for children and their parents. The Memory Box can help.

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Nurturing Hope: Christian Pastoral Care in the Twenty-First Century

Lynne Baab discusses seven trends in pastoral care with stories about Christian caregivers meeting those challenges in creative ways. Baab also presents four practical skills pastoral carers need: to understand common stressors, to listen, to pray with others, and to nurture their personal resilience. In each chapter, she offers discussion question as well as tips for readers who are training other pastoral carers.

Nurturing Hope brings readers hope for their caring role and their own spiritual journey.

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Sparrow's Prayer

When Sparrow can't find the words to pray, he discovers new ways to connect with God without words.

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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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Luke's Jesus: Between Incarnation and Crucifixion

In Luke's Jesus, Joseph Blenkinsopp provides a chronological reading of the Jesus of Luke's Gospel, beginning with Jesus's close relations with John the Baptist, turning upon Jesus's decision to leave Galilee and travel to Jerusalem, and extending to the narrative of Jesus's crucifixion, death, resurrection, and ascension. Blenkinsopp's study of Jesus focuses upon Jesus's humanity, his interaction with others, and his teaching on poverty and wealth. Blenkinsopp provides a fresh rendering of Luke's powerful and fascinating story, one that reveals a vivid portrait of Jesus.

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Youth Ministry as Peace Education: Overcoming Silence, Transforming Violence

Youth Ministry as Peace Education offers clergy, students, and practitioners a new approach to youth ministry--to equip young people to transform violence and oppression as part of their Christian vocation. In this theologically robust and pedagogically innovative and tested resource, Elizabeth W. Corrie shows that youth, like all of us, are meant to work to establish God's shalom--peace, justice, and well-being--on earth as it is in heaven.

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The World of the Old Testament: A Curious Kid's Guide to the Bible's Most Ancient Stories

A visual guide to the history and culture of the world of the Old Testament, with vibrant illustrations and maps.

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Christianity in Blue: How the Bible, History, Philosophy, and Theology Shape Progressive Identity

Christianity in Blue shows how liberal values and progressive attitudes are the fruits of taking seriously both the Bible and Christian tradition. But rather than treating these sources as the final word, Kaden argues that they are places to start exploring how to be a Christian in the world. Christianity in Blue helps both progressive and conservative Christians better understand the importance of the Bible, theology, history, and philosophy for building a loving church for everyone.

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Ordinary Blessings: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations for Everyday Life

The ordinary moments of life can be sacred, if we simply take a moment to notice. From gifted poet and empathetic pastor Meta Herrick Carlson, Ordinary Blessings is a collection of prayers, poems, and meditations offering a brief respite from the hectic, harried pace of our days. Pause, take a deep breath, and open these pages to find that you've been standing on holy ground all along.

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Come to the Water Leader Sourcebook: Holy Baptism Resources for the Whole Congregation

This rich sourcebook and curriculum guide equips you to lead your whole congregation into a deep understanding of holy baptism based on Daniel Erlander’s classic baptism manuals, Let the Children Come and Water Washed, Spirit Born.

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Little Prayers for Everyday Life

An illustrated prayer book with prayers for the ordinary and extraordinary moments in a child's life.

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Jesus the Harmony: Gospel Sonnets for 366 Days

Author and poet Gracia Grindal has written 366 sonnets based on the life and ministry of Jesus to inspire meditation and reflection. Each poem entry is based on a specific biblical connection and relates to a holy day or season. The book's introduction provides historic background on Gospel harmonies, tells the story of how the author created the sonnets, and offers suggestions for using this unique devotional volume.

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Preaching at the Crossroads: How the World—and Our Preaching—Is Changing

David Lose takes preachers on a tour of the major cultural influences of the last century, exploring how they offer opportunities to cultivate a more relevant faith in the twenty-first century.

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A Spirituality for Doing Justice: Reflections for Congregation-based Organizers

Dennis Jacobsen brings his many years of experience doing congregation-based organizing for justice into conversation with unique spiritual reflections. Jacobsen turns to his work creating and meditating on icons to connect biblical themes and Christian personalities to guide those who are preparing for congregation-organizing and faith-based social action. His unique perspectives help anyone engaged in such work go deeper in prayer and devotion before diving into the messy work of organizing.

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Ordinary Blessings for the Christmas Season: Prayers, Poems, and Meditations

For many of us, the season leading up to Christmas is a time of expectations, busyness, joy, and often grief. Meta Herrick Carlson's Ordinary Blessings for the Christmas Season is a lovely companion to help us access the deeper meaning of holidays, connect to the ancient story of Christmas, and pause to recognize the sacred ordinary in the season.

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Everyday Prayers for Families

This beautifully illustrated collection of prayers, poems, and Bible readings is perfect for families who want to grow in faith together. Use this book, and the heartwarming illustrations inside, for family devotions around the dinner table or at bedtime. Give it as a gift to new parents. Take a break from the harried pace of family life to reflect on the many blessings God has given us.

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Whirl Bible NRSV Paperback

The Whirl NRSV Bible puts all of the readings of the RCL at your fingertips, with highlighting and sidebar aids.

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Lift the Flap Christmas Stories for Young Children

With surprises to uncover and reveal on every page, this collection of Christmas stories features the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary, Mary's journey to her cousin Elizabeth, and the birth of Jesus. Full of colorful and bright scenes, this lift-the-flap book invites the youngest children to celebrate the birth of God's Son.

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Looking for Jesus: A Manna and Mercy Easter Board Book

This colorful and inviting board book introduces young children to the story of Holy Week and Easter.

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