Devotional Classics

Devotional Classics
Author: Richard J. Foster
Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
Total Pages: 368
Release: 1993-06-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780060669669

These fifty-two selections have been organized to introduce readers through the course of one year to the great devotional writers. The readings have been edited by James Smith, and each is accompanied by an introduction and meditation by Richard Foster. In addition, each reading features a linked biblical passage, discussion questions, and individual and group excercises. Devotional Classics features readings from: Augustine of Hippo, Bernard of Clairvaux, Frances of Assisi, Julian of Norwich, Catherine of Siena, Thomas á Kempis Catherine of Genoa, Martin Luther, Ignatius of loyola, John Calvin, Teresa Avila, Blaise Pascal, Madame Jeanne Guyon, Soren Kierkegaard, Evelyn Underhill, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Thomas Merton, Dallas Willard, and many more.

Letters of Faith Through the Seasons: December-May

Letters of Faith Through the Seasons: December-May
Author: James M. Houston
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2006
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781562927493

If you want to follow a daily discipline of devotional reading -- but want to be challenged daily to grow in faith and knowledge of the Lord and want that knowledge to have heart too -- welcome to daily doses of wisdom from the greatest minds in Christian history. These letters help reorient readers from generalizations to particulars, from conventions to specific actions, from theory to practice, and from the profession of faith to the pulsating, living, inner, and intimate expressions and experiences of "walking with God," and indeed, of "being open before God." Features and Benefits A rare collection of devotional nuggets that will challenge the mature believer. Letters are from great Christians throughout history such as Augustine, Leo the Great, John Newton and C. S. Lewis. Each letter concludes with a Scripture Meditation, Thought for the Day, and Prayer.

Letters of Faith Through the Season

Letters of Faith Through the Season
Author: James M. Houston
Publisher: David C Cook
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2007-02
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781562928346

For readers who want to follow a daily discipline of devotional reading, Letters of the Faith through the Seasons will provide daily doses of wisdom from the greatest minds in Christian history. Each day's devotion will challenge the reader to grow in their faith and knowledge of the Lord. In addition, readers will be encouraged to move from faith in theory to faith in practice as they experience the stimulating nature of these personal letters on such topics as faith, love, grace, and forgiveness. James M. Houston has incorporated prayers, devotional thoughts, and Scriptures to create a wonderful resource to lead the reader toward a more intimate relationship with their creator. Features and Benefits Devotions are arranged chronologically to coincide with the season of the church year. Letters are from great Christians throughout history such as Francis de Sales, John of the Cross, C. S. Lewis, Flannery O'Conner, Marten Luther and Soren Kierkiguard. Each letter concludes with a Scripture Meditation, Thought for the Day, and Prayer.

The Teachings of the Great Mystics

The Teachings of the Great Mystics
Author: Bishop Karl Pruter
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2007-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0912134003

Bishop Karl Pruter discusses mysticism, from Plotinus and Dionysius the Areopogite to Walt Whitman and Kahlil Gibran.