Preaching in the Purple Zone

Preaching in the Purple Zone
Author: Leah D. Schade
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2019-04-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1538119897

Preaching in the Purple Zone is a resource for helping the church understand the challenges facing parish pastors, while encouraging and equipping preachers to address the vital justice issues of our time.This book provides practical instruction for navigating the hazards of prophetic preaching with tested strategies and prudent tactics grounded in biblical and theological foundations. Key to this endeavor is using a method of civil discourse called “deliberative dialogue” for finding common values among politically diverse parishioners. Unique to this book is instruction on using the sermon-dialogue-sermon process developed by the author that expands the pastor’s level of engagement on justice issues with parishioners beyond the single sermon. This book equips clergy to help their congregations respectfully engage in deliberation about “hot topics,” find the values that bind them together, and respond faithfully to God’s Word.

The Day My Heart Turned Blue

The Day My Heart Turned Blue
Author: Karla J Noland
Publisher: Reveal Heal Thrive LLC
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-11-27
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 173749812X

The Day My Heart Turned Blue: Healing After the Loss of My Mother After witnessing her mother’s death, Karla J. Noland struggled with the uncertainty of what life would be like without her. Then, while packing up her mother’s belongings, Karla uncovered a collection of journal writings and prayers that changed her life forever. The Day My Heart Turned Blue: Healing After the Loss of My Mother was written for people reeling from the death of a parent and needing encouragement and direction to help them move forward. There are three parts to the book. Part 1: Picking up the Pieces, describes Karla’s experience as she witnessed her mother take her last breath and the phases of grief she went through while being the executrix of her mother’s estate. Part 2: In Her Own Words, emphasizes the power of journaling and displays the handwritten journal entries of Karla’s mother, Eutrice E. James. This section describes how the journals gave Karla solace in her grief and allowed her to see her mother as a more complex person. Part 3: Give Yourself Permission, outlines Karla’s healing process and the creation of her coaching business, Reveal Heal Thrive LLC. It is also a call to action for readers to begin their own healing process. Karla encourages others to journal their life experiences in order to uncover their hidden pain and heal from it so they can live life to the fullest. The Day My Heart Turned Blue tells the story of how Karla found the strength to turn her pain into purpose after losing her mother. She hopes her readers will walk away encouraged and give themselves permission to discover their own strength and walk in it.

Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife

Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife
Author: Ruth A. Tucker
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310524997

Ruth Tucker recounts a harrowing story of abuse at the hands of her husband—a well-educated, charming preacher no less—in hope that her story would help other women caught in a cycle of domestic violence and offer a balanced biblical approach to counter such abuse for pastors and counselors. Weaving together her shocking story, stories of other women, and powerful stories of husbands who truly have demonstrated Christ’s love to their wives, with reflection on biblical, theological, historical, and contemporary issues surrounding domestic violence, she makes a compelling case for mutuality in marriage and helps women and men become more aware of potential dangers in a doctrine of male headship.

My Prayer Journey

My Prayer Journey
Author: Ink & Willow
Publisher: Ink & Willow
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2020-09-29
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0525654089

With inspirational quotes, ancient hymns, and breathtaking full-color illustrations, this beautifully designed 52-week guided journal will help you focus your time with God and strengthen your faith as you record your prayerful thoughts and requests for a full year. Prayer doesn't always come easy. You may struggle to find the words, feel inadequate, or even battle with consistency in our prayer life. Promises to pray are easy to pass out but harder to keep, as this spiritual discipline takes a backseat to the busyness of life. You have great intentions for your prayer life, but all too often, you fall short. This guided journal will help you grasp hold of those good intentions and dive deep into your prayer life. My Prayer Journey is both a practical tool and a source of inspiration. Containing 52 weekly pages complete with inviting prompts to spark honest reflection and heartfelt prayer requests, this delightful resource also includes moving quotations about prayer, devotional thoughts, and insights on prayer practices. A prayer log at the front of the book provides a simple, organized way to keep track of specific concerns and requests, along with God's surprising answers. Additional bonus features include an inspirational music playlist (available on Spotify), stories behind beloved prayers and hymns, and additional open journaling space. Featuring full-color watercolor illustrations of architecture by Korean artist Sunga Park, My Prayer Journey will speak to your heart and deepen your faith in the God who is always near.

A Sermon Notebook

A Sermon Notebook
Author: Judson Press
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2004-04-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780817014629

Replace those Sunday bulletins you use for taking notes with this beautiful resource for permanent note keeping. Here is the perfect notebook to help recall and revisit the memorable messages heard on Sunday morning and at other times. Spiral bound for ease of use, each notebook is durable and meant to last. Space is provided to record the date, speaker, title of the sermon, relevant Scripture passages, and personal reflections for over a year. Great also for Bible study notes and for use in sermon preparation. You will wonder how you managed without it.

My Sermon Notes Journal - Blue

My Sermon Notes Journal - Blue
Author: Bizcom usa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2018-07-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781724444066

This volume of My Sermon Notes Journal contains 100 pages of guided note-taking pages It is part of a series that comes in four separate volumes with different cover designs to match your personal preferences. This series was designed particularly for women. There is a separate series targeted at both men and women. This journal (or notebook) contains: 100 pages, White paper, Non-refillable Handy notebook (pad) size of 6" x 9" Non-Perforated Non-spiral bound (book will not open flat) Good quality paper Soft, sturdy matte cover Suitable for Christians attending church services or Bible Study Great gift for women and men Book covers available in designs that include the following: Roses ISBN-13: 978-1724442598 (Vol. 1) Blue ISBN-13: 978-1724444066 (Vol. 2) Purple ISBN-13: 978-1724444820 (Vol. 3) Green ISBN-13: 978-1724444882 (Vol. 4) More details of the entire series are provided towards the end of this volume. The books can easily be located using the ISBN numbers provided. Just type (or copy & paste) the numbers onto the Amazon search bar and you would be able to locate the books.

Housewife Theologian

Housewife Theologian
Author: Aimee Byrd
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2013
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781596386655

Women who want God to be more than superficially in their lives can rise above the world's expectations by becoming housewife theologians finding true meaning and true worship everyday. Great for journaling and for group discussion.

Pickles, Pickles, I Like Pickles

Pickles, Pickles, I Like Pickles
Author: Brigitte Brulz
Publisher:
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2020-03-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781087870380

A young boy who really likes pickles wants to grow pickles in his garden, but he is surprised by what he discovers - there are no bread and butter pickle plants or dill pickle trees. He learns a lot as he and his mom transform seeds from the store into yummy pickles to enjoy on everything from hot dogs to ice cream. Well, maybe not ice cream! Free coloring pages, activity ideas, and a teacher's guide to go along with Pickles, Pickles, I Like Pickles are available on www.brigittebrulz.com. * Chosen for 2019 Read Across Connecticut program. * Earned Readers' Favorite 5 Stars Review

Grace & Mercy

Grace & Mercy
Author: Kathleen E. Yanosek
Publisher: Loving Healing Press
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2021
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 1615995595

Grace & Mercy: A Devotional Journey was created from a desire for a fresh look at discipleship within the modern, busy church. The book explores the progression of the seed planted in a sermon: how truth gets watered, germinates, sprouts, grows and eventually bears fruit. Grace & Mercy demonstrates how to have a nourishing and flourishing spiritual life. A soft plot line meanders throughout and the book gently explores themes of communication, discipleship, positive expectations, and diligence. Each chapter includes devotional content for individual readers and exploratory questions for group discussion. Readers can expect to: • Discover the value of slowing down, paying attention, and soaking in the wisdom of biblical truth expressed each week in the Sunday sermon • Understand how to live a more contemplative life • Grow in their faith from week to week • Improve awareness in the way God is moving through the people who are in their lives • Be stirred up toward love, gentleness, and goodness toward one another "Pictures and stories and memories are three of God's sweet gifts to help us visualize his truths and strengthen our hearts. Katie and Chris use all of these to paint little portraits that add color and depth to how I understand and experience God." --Kirk Freeman, Lead Pastor, CrossBridge Community Church, San Antonio, Texas "My wife, Beth, is often suggesting daily devotionals for me, but I just can't get into them. She was surprised to see me devouring Grace & Mercy and asked, 'What's different about this one?' I paused a moment, looked up and said, 'I can relate to these. Let's gather some friends and dig into it.' Grace & Mercy provides an interesting and engaging tool to study the Bible." --Jim Lenaway, Pastor, B-Free Church, Bradford, Pennsylvania "Grace & Mercy presents an honest, encouraging look at life with its disquieting issues. Katie welcomed me to sit beside her "knee to knee" with Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor, then to journey onward, with Him leading the way. --Chuck Rizer, Lieutenant Colonel, Army Chaplain (retired), author of Downwind of Thunder "This devotional is wonderfully refreshing and special. I love the practical, chatty, relatable style that makes recognizing God's presence and love in our lives so accessible. If you want to benefit from experiencing God in your everyday life, Grace & Mercy is for you." --Rob Davis, Founding Pastor, Vineyard Church, Hopkinton Massachusetts From Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com