Upper Room Disciplines 2003

Upper Room Disciplines 2003
Author: Garlinda Burton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2002-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9780835809511

The Upper Room Disciplines is a meditation guide and commentary in one volume. Each week a different writer guides readers through the designated readings from the Revised Common Lectionary, a three-year journey through the Bible. By using Disciplines, readers become part of an international community that is considering the same Scripture passages each week. Writers, pastors, preachers, and scholars from a wide variety of backgrounds contribute to Disciplines, offering a diversity of perspectives on scripture. A best-selling resource for over four decades, this portable pastor can serve as a spiritual guide throughout the year.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2018

The Upper Room Disciplines 2018
Author: Rita Collett
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 549
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0835816273

Faithful users appreciate this best-selling devotional guide as an insightful, grounding, and must-read devotional for spending daily time with God. Fifty-three writers from diverse Christian backgrounds invite you to immerse yourself in scripture and apply its truths to your daily life. Each daily reading offers a selected Bible reading drawn from the Revised Common Lectionary a thoughtful reflection on the scripture passage a prayer or suggestion for reflection In addition to a weekly overview of scriptures and questions for small-group or individual reflection, Disciplines contains an appendix of the lectionary readings for 2018 as well as morning, midday, and evening prayers. Writers for 2018 include Junius Dotson (Foreword), Mary Lou Redding, Willie James Jennings, Amy Oden, Jan Richardson, Hannah and Andy Dreitcer, Anne Broyles, Safiyah Fosua, Jim Melchiorre, Max O. Vincent, Pam Hawkins, and Marshall Jenkins.

By Water and the Spirit

By Water and the Spirit
Author: Gayle Carlton Felton
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2003-10-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0881776580

By Water and the Spirit, a 6-session study guide for use in small groups, contains the full text of the paper "By Water and the Spirit," which describes the United Methodist understanding of baptism approved by the 1996 General Conference. This booklet serves as a resource for congregational leaders who are helping members make connections between the baptismal covenant and discipleship in daily life.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2019

The Upper Room Disciplines 2019
Author:
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2018-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0835817458

Reading and reflecting on scripture is a spiritual practice that provides daily inspiration and spiritual nourishment for those who seek God. In this best-selling devotional guide, readers encounter a diverse community of thoughtful Christian writers and theologians who guide them toward a deeper relationship with God. Each reading in The Upper Room Disciplines includes a selected scripture passage, a meditation on the scripture, and a prayer or suggestion for reflection. Disciplines offers 7 days of engagement with the upcoming Sunday’s lectionary texts. Each week of devotions is written by one author and focuses on one theme to provide extended depth into how the ancient stories of the Bible apply to our lives today. Writers for 2019 include Tony Campolo, Daniel Benedict, James Harnish, Michael Williams, Sharon Seyfarth Garner, Todd Outcalt, James Howell, Melissa Tidwell, Larry Peacock, and Steve Harper.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2020

The Upper Room Disciplines 2020
Author:
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 653
Release: 2019-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0835818764

Faithful readers of The Upper Room Disciplines know that the practice of reading and reflecting on scripture nourishes and transforms the spirit. This best-selling devotional guide offers daily, lectionary-based scripture readings and reflections. Each week of devotions focuses on a particular theme and engages readers with the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday. The 2020 edition of Disciplines features 53 writers who contributed to Weavings journal, another beloved publication of The Upper Room. Disciplines 2020 contains all-new material from these writers. Writers for 2020 include Kathleen Flood, Luther Smith, J. Barrie Shepherd, Wendy Wright, Roberta Bondi, Michael Downey, Rachel Hackenberg, Don Saliers, Jan Johnson, Kristen Vincent, Gerrit Dawson, Marilyn McEntyre, Mark Burrows, Deborah Smith Douglas, and others.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2014

The Upper Room Disciplines 2014
Author: Upper Room Books
Publisher:
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2013-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0835811816

This best-selling book of daily devotions is based on scripture passages from the Revised Common Lectionary. Fifty-three writers from diverse locales, ethnicities, and Christian traditions help you grow in your knowledge of the Bible and how to apply its truths to your life.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2024

The Upper Room Disciplines 2024
Author:
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 701
Release: 2023-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0835820149

"I pray you find the same poetic beauty, awe-inspiring wisdom, and challenge to deeper discipleship that I have discovered in the lectionary and the pages of Disciplines." —Kara Lassen Oliver Challenge yourself to a deeper relationship with Christ each day with The Upper Room Disciplines. Readings in this year-long devotional will awaken and strengthen your awareness of God’s presence in your daily life. Each week a different Christian thought leader offers daily meditations and prayers that will help you engage in God's Word. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, a three-year cycle of scripture readings, Disciplines features: A focal scripture passage for each day of the year Brief, insightful meditations from 53 thought leaders from diverse Christian traditions A prayer or reflection to carry with you each day Weekly scripture overviews An index of scripture readings A guide to daily prayer Among the writers for the 2024 edition of Disciplines are Gabby Cudjoe-Wilkes, Johnathan Wilson-Hartgrove, Will Willimon, Tracy Malone, David Dark, Whitney Simpson, and Ray Buckley.

The Upper Room Disciplines 2017

The Upper Room Disciplines 2017
Author: Rita Collett
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Total Pages: 662
Release: 2016-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0835815544

Many Christians identify daily time spent with God as their most valuable spiritual habit. The short yet thoughtful meditations in The Upper Room Disciplines can help you feel God’s presence and strengthen your faith. Fifty-three writers share insights on scripture and guide you to spend time reflecting on God’s messages for you. Each simple one-page devotion includes a selected Bible reading a meditation on the scripture passage a prayer or suggestion for reflectiony Nourish your spirit, find daily inspiration, and discover the joy of friendship with God with these devotions.