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Search the Scriptures: A Study Guide to the Bible : New NIV Edition

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The best BIBLE devotional that I have EVER found! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have been a born again believer now for over 22 years, and have continually failed to maintain a consistent, daily walk with Christ through reading the Bible..I was fine with joining Bible studies, or just hearing the Word on Sunday mornings, but have always struggled by finding anything that was relevant and easy to understand on a daily basis.....until this book. This book will change my life by allowing me to DAILY read the scripture and applying its truths to my life!

This guide is simple..it allows you to go through the ENTIRE Bible in three years...each day is only 10-20 verses and only asks 2-3 RELEVANT, meaningful questions. Each study can be done in as little as 30 minutes, but you go away feeling like you have really understood the passage and can now apply it to you life.

Believe me, it is worth every penny....you will reap so many rewards by just spending this DAILY, PERSONAL time with Jesus!

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The study of God's Word is essential to spiritual growth. Still, a daily encounter with the Bible can be difficult to sustain.Search the Scriptures can support you in your discipline of daily Bible study. Using a question-and-answer approach, it helps you discover God's truth for yourself. Its built-in flexibility and clear presentation allow you to use its contents according to your own needs.

• section-by-section coverage of the entire Bible
• concise introductions to each book of the Bible as you meet it
• meaning and application for each daily passage

Search the Scriptures has been used and appreciated by many thousands of readers for over half a century. This new edition, based on the New International Version of the Bible, has been completely reset in a fresh, accessible format. With its daily support, your own search of the Scriptures can become a delight and a source of strength.

The Art of Theological Reflection

Patricia O'Connell Killen, John de Beer

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

This book has provided an excellent foundation for students 5 out of 5 stars.
52 of 55 people found this review helpful.

I have used The Art of Theological Reflection with both graduate and undergraduate students in theology seminars. It has provided them with a method for engaging theological questions and readings out of their own experience of life and of the Christian tradition - however extensive that experience might be. The authors give examples throughout the text that effectively clarify the porocess they are describing. They also make a convincing argument that theological reflection is not just for a few "initiated" but builds on a natural human quest for insight into the meaning of life experiences and for ways to integrate those insights into our lives.

a great disappointment 1 out of 5 stars.
3 of 7 people found this review helpful.

This text reads like a theological version of a 70s pop psychology self-help book. With all of the richness that might have been explored, the text is trite and even a bit condescending. I was required to buy this for a grad course...and was shocked to find the vocabulary and the notions altogether fit for a junior high school exploration of the topic. Look elsewhere.

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Here is a book for the millions of Christians who want to make a vital connection between their faith and their lives. This practical book provides a way for all of us to experience greater meaning in life and a more tangible sense of God's creative presence.

The True Vine (Andrew Murray Christian Classics) (Andrew Murray Christian Classics)

Andrew Murray

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A Helpful Guide for Christian Growth 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

This updated classic of Andrew Murray gives the reader a 31 day devotional study of John 15:1-16. Through it the reader learns the keys of abiding in Christ. This tiny volume was packed with material that challenged me to live out these verses in my daily life.

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Are you spiritually withered? Do you find yourself lacking the fruit promised to believers by the Apostle Paul? Well, how's your connection to the Vine? In his discussions with his disciples, Christ used the picture of a plant to illustrate the relationship between Himself, the life-giver, and his followers, the life-receivers. Andrew Murray examines this metaphor, taking the reader beyond a mere surface application of this truth to realize the absolute necessity of 'abiding in the vine.' 'Apart from me, you can do nothing.' We can't try to be spiritual. We can't even try to be good. All of our strengths and all of our blessings come as gifts from our heavenly Father. Examine the fifteenth chapter of John with this skilled Bible scholar.

Holiness (Catholic Spirituality for Adults)

William J. O'Malley

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Father O'Malley does it again! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have read everything this man has written and this is one of the best yet; a nice, compact easy to read and insighful little book. He nails the Truth of Faith and the path to Holiness that is available to all who seek it.

It is a keeper for personal reference and also useful if you are involved in adult faith formation as there are thoughtful questions at the end of each chapter that are great food for thought if reading alone and wonderful starting points for group discussion.

Read anything he's written and it will change you, affect you and help you to become more human and able to embrace the Divine in yourself and others!!

I am enjoying this series very much 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I have always enjoyed books by William O'Malley, and this one did not disappoint me. This whole series is wonderful and inspiring.

Not What I Expected 2 out of 5 stars.
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This Book did not live up to the one on Prayer by Joyce Rupp in the series. I would not recommend this book to anyone.

Morning by Morning: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on The Holy Bible, English Standard Version

Charles H. Spurgeon

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Finally - the edition we've been waiting for 5 out of 5 stars.
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As far as devotions go, Morning and Evening is (in my opinion) the best. It is theological as well as pastoral. You can see Charles Spurgeon's great pastoral heart come out on each section as he shows the glory of Christ through the Bible and implores those who do not know him to seek Christ at this present moment.

This isn't a devotional that focus on the "easy" verses. It takes the entire Bible as its canvas and works out using some obscure areas to drive home points I wouldn't have seen on first glance.

This edition is even better - splitting the two up (so, from what I assume you keep Evening by Evening at your bed side table - and take Morning by Morning with you) into two nice small editions. They are made with that DuoTone material which comes off very nice in blue (morning) and white (evening). They feel good to the hands and having a bookmark in each is stellar. I find myself reading this more because I am reading two separate books, so I am not always concerned about follow along perfectly.

If you need a devotion, I can't recommend any one more than this and with the edition of the ESV (one of the most readable and poetic translations) you can't go wrong. I can't recommend this one enough.

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Morning by Morning is considered a devotional classic for its faithful handling of Scripture and passionate interaction with God’s Word. In this stand-alone edition, noted pastor-author Alistair Begg has carefully modernized Charles Spurgeon’s language while preserving the original meaning, and used the English Standard Version for the Scripture text.

With its special binding, portable size, and more accessible language, this updated version of Morning by Morning will give a new generation of readers strength for each day. Also sold as a set with Evening by Evening.

Written That You May Believe

Sandra M. Schneiders

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Written that you may believe 5 out of 5 stars.
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The promise of the subtitle of this interpretation of the Gospel according to John speaks eloquently to what Sandra Schneiders has brought to life in this well researched theological work. As she has noted in the text, one does not simply read the fourth gospel for it is in interacting with it that Jesus becomes real. For me the chief benefit of immersing the self in Sandra's reflection and research has been a deepened experience of the Risen Christ. I have encountered herein a Jesus who is truly the symbol of the God I only begin to know.

Groundbreaking Scripture commentary 5 out of 5 stars.
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Sandra Schneiders is a dynamic teacher as well as being a gifted Biblical theologian and writer. Her refreshing commentary on the Gospel of John helps us see what very few male theologians have been able or willing to see. Her insights are backed up by splendid research and intelligent thought.Her exploration of the Samaritan Woman, for example , in the 4th chapter of John allow us to peer deeply into the real meaning of the text. This is not about Jesus' encounter with one woman. It is about the Johannine community whose members were struggling with their life situation, the tensions over roles for women and men , the meaning of authority in the new dispensation which Jesus has begun. Anyone seriously interested in Scripture should read this fascinating book.

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A prominent Scripture scholar opens the riches of the gospel of John, revealing the profound spiritual vision offered to every reader. This book invites the reader to accept the invitation of Jesus in the Fourth Gospel to dwell in my word in order to know the liberating truth that He is and that He offers.

God Alone: The Collected Writings of St. Louis Marie De Montfort

St. Louis Marie De Montfort, Louis-Marie Grignion De Montfort

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This is a must read for any serious Catholic 5 out of 5 stars.
20 of 21 people found this review helpful.

St. Louis DeMontfort had alot of insight into the mysteries of our Catholic faith in regards to Mary our Mother. If you want to get to know Mary, read St. Louis' works. This book is a collection of all of his works - which means that this is the book for you!

Finally: The Collected Writings of St. Louis Marie de Montfort 5 out of 5 stars.
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At last there is a compilation of all the known written works of St. Louis Marie de Montfort in one volume! Not only is it important for those of us who seek to deepen our understanding of The Incarnation, one sees a side of the great saint that is normally not known. Many Catholics fail to see the importance of what St. Louis was all about, however, Pope John Paul II, who had read all of his works and took them to heart, is a true example of what will happen if we take the writings of this great saint to heart.

God Alone: A Guide to Further your Relationship with Christ 5 out of 5 stars.
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I ordered this book and when I first got it I was struck to my knees and my love of Christ rose to levels I could only hope for. Sentances would bring me to tears, because of the powerful way they were written and what they said. I can say this with my entire heart, my faith grew by leaps and bounds because of this book and in particular the secrets of the rosary, which is included in this book. I hope you all buy this book either for yourself or for someone else . It is perfect for any and all Catholics, you will find that you will read this book for the rest of your life, and each time you read it you will learn something new

God Bless

Prayers for a Planetary Pilgrim: A Personal Manual for Prayer and Ritual

Edward Hays

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My daily prayer guide for the past 15 years 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book has always made it back to the top of my book pile on my night stand -- for the past 15 years. It presents a deeply spiritual approach to prayer with pauses for silent prayer and meditation. I especially like the prayers by time of day, day of the week and season of the year. There are prayers for different life transitions and for different moods. I like the focus on nature and on the vastness of the universe as witnessed by contemplating outer space. I am a spirit having a human experience. In this way, I can relate to the concept of a planetary pilgrim. I feel as though my life is a pilgrimage. And my life itself is continuous prayer of gratitude. This book supports me in this perspective. I am grateful for having found this book. It has enriched my prayer life beyond measure.

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This new edition of a treasury of prayers, rituals, and spiritual guidance (over 86,000 sold) from best-selling author and teacher Edward Hays is a celebration of the divine presence that unites all people and faiths of the world.

Drawing from his life-long, planetary pilgrimage of spiritual discovery, Hays urges readers out of the narrow mindset of praying for one's personal needs into a way of prayer that is both global and cosmic. Poetic psalms, poignant blessings, and original rituals provide creative prayer experiences for the days of the week, the seasons of the year, and the extraordinary days of life.

The Music of His Promises: Listening to God With Love, Trust and Obedience

Elisabeth Elliot

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The Music of His Promises 4 out of 5 stars.
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Elisabeth Elliot again has come up with a book to inspire and encourage people of every age. "The Music of His Promises" can be used as a daily devotional book, or with the index in back you can easily go to a topic you are searching for. As always her main goal is achieved by making you remember that the promises of God are forever and still relevent for todays problems and trials.

If you are a regular reader of Elisabeth Elliot's books then this is a must have. If you have never read her books and are looking for encouragement this is a good place to start.

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Life offers us a series of trials and hardships, and how we react to these battles depends on what we take into them. Elisabeth Elliot shows readers how to take the armor of God's love with them into the fray. Through the proper training and equipment, and with God at our side, she says, we can weather all of life's storms with faith and soul intact.

Traveling Your Road to Joy (Bridges to Contemplative Livingà)

Merton Institute for Contemplative Living

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Wisdom, Encouragement and Inspiration 5 out of 5 stars.
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Becoming Who You Already Are is the second in a series of eight booklets based on the work of Thomas Merton, one of the most important spiritual writers of the 20th century. It contains eight small-group sessions also suitable for individuals. Suggestions for use are provided in the introduction and an accompanying facilitaror's guide. The series, designed for adult Christians, helps readers explore four elements of spirituality Merton considered essential: our relationships with self, God, others, and all of creation.

Each session is built around excerpts from two "voices," Merton's and that of another spiritual leader. A psalm, short introduction to the readings, and reflection questions round out each topic, and optional concluding prayers are printed in the back of the booklet.

From this simple, gentle approach new insights spring up spontaneously in the days following completion of a session. For example, the last topic in "Becoming Who You Already Are" discusses Merton's "Fourth and Walnut" story. At a busy intersection, he was "overwhelmed with the realization" that he loved and was connected to everyone he saw. One reflection question asks readers if they ever had a Fourth and Walnut experience. I had not, but over the next week, with Merton's words in mind, I came close.

Those familiar with Merton's life and work will be drawn to the Bridges of Contemplative Living series for its connection with him; others will learn more about him, perhaps going on to explore his journals, essays, poems, and other writings, but certainly benefiting from the wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration contained here.

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Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton gently leads participants on a journey toward spiritual transformation and a more contemplative and peace-filled life. Each eight-session booklet offers an introduction to Merton and contemplative living through prayers, readings from Merton and other spiritual masters, and questions for small group dialogue. Book One: Entering the School of Your Experience helps readers explore what is meant by contemplative living and contemplative dialogue while moving them forward in their journey toward spiritual transformation. While the series uses Merton as a starting point, it seeks most of all to mine the spiritual depths of those who use it.