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10-MINUTE DEVOTIONS
FOR YOUTH GROUPS-VOLUME 3
Fulghum, Robert
These quick, active-learning devotions take little
time and effort; yet really make a difference in
your young people's lives. Helps youth apply
scriptural principles to the issues they're most
concerned with: loneliness, dating, vanity, fun,
etc.
BK B08 012C1
ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN
KINDERGARTEN
Fulghum, Robert
This book offers unusual, yet captivating stories
and meditations for both group and individual use.
BK B08 036C1
ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN SUNDAY
SCHOOL
Fulghum, Robert
This book offers unusual, yet captivating stories
and meditations for both group and individual use.
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AMAZING GRACE
Osbeck, Kenneth W.
The book is based on 366 great hymns of the
Christian faith. Each day's devotional highlights
biblical truths drawn from the true-to-life
experiences behind the writing of these well-known
hymns. Each story includes a portion of the hymn
itself, as well as suggested scripture readings,
meditations, and practical application.
BK B08 010C1
AND THE LAUGH SHALL BE FIRST
Willimon, William H.
A collection of humor and satire from some of the
20th-century's most outstanding writers, ranging
from Mark Twain to Lewis Grizzard. Conveys the
serious message that humor is an essential part of
our humanity...part of God's plan.
BK B08 069C1
AT HOME WITH GOD: FAMILY DEVOTIONS FOR THE SCHOOL
YEAR
Broyles, Anne
At Home with God gives families with school-age
children solid spiritual help. Designed to bring a
family together in worship at home for 10 to 15
minutes each day, the devotions require no advance
preparation and speak to families large and small.
BK B08
075C1
BARCLAY PRAYER BOOK
Barclay,
William
Arranged both
topically and chronologically through the church
year, this book is perfect for personal devotional
study and a useful resource for worship leaders.
BK B08 009C1
BEGIN WITH PRAYER
Rogahn, Kenneth W.
This book offers a collection of opening prayers
for church group meetings.
BK B08 049C1
BOOK OF REFORMED PRAYERS
Rice, Howard L.; Williamson, Lamar
The authors have gathered more than 200 prayers
from the Reformed tradition, organizing them
chronologically by century. They provide
historical information and biographies of each
author to enhance understanding. This book is
ideal for both reference and personal devotion and
will inspire a new appreciation of the piety of
the Reformed heritage.
BK B08 037C1
BOOK OF UNCOMMON FAITH
Phifer, Kenneth G.
Prayers that can be used for individual
"alone time with God," in public
worship, or in small group worship settings.
Written in free verse, presumes only one thing on
the reader's part: a desire to pray.
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BOOK OF UNCOMMON PRAYER
Phifer, Kenneth G.
In free verse, Phifer writes spirited
petitions and confessions, writes of feeling
impatient, bored, irritable, discouraged, needing
a miracle, needing to feel whole, needing to start
over.
BK B08 066C1
CHANNEL MARKERS
Channel markers are the signs that help
sailors navigate through shallow, potentially
dangerous waters. In this book, the author
describes the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on
the Mount as channel markers and offers new
insights on these key parts of the Bible.
Responding to our culture's hunger for ethical
guidance, Enright examines each commandment and
the Sermon on the M0unt and explores why these
texts are relevant today.
BK B08 005C1
DEVOTIONAL GUIDE TO THE GOSPELS
Kellinger, John
The author's moving devotional guides to Matthew,
Mark, Luke, and John have helped bring people to a
deeper understanding of scripture and have a
closer walk with the Lord. These devotional guides
have now been collected into this one volume.
BK B08 031C1
DEVOTIONS FOR LEADERS-LIVING YOUR FAITH IN A 9-5
WORLD
Crosby, Harriet
"Devotions for Leaders" calls Christian
leaders to be faithful to the gospel given to us
in Jesus Christ and offers inspiration, prayers,
Bible verses, stories, and timeless selections
from a wide array of leadership experts speaking
to the heart of the matter.
BK B08 067C1
DIARY OF DAILY PRAYER
Shepherd, J. Barrie
Pastor and author J. Barrie Shepherd carries
forward a rich tradition of Christian prayer and
devotion in this book. It contains 62 theme-based
prayers: 30 for morning and 30 for evening, and
one each for Sunday morning and Sunday evening.
Opposite each prayer is a blank page for
journaling, recording Bible verses, or writing
prayers.
BK B08 053C1
FACE TO FACE WITH
GOD IN YOUR HOME-GUIDING CHILDREN & YOUTH IN
PRAYER
Luetje, Carolyn; Marcrander, Meg
A concise and highly readable handbook to guide
and energize church leaders who want to help
parents and other adults pray with children.
Understanding basic development and faith
development, providing a spiritually nurturing
environment, and prayer experiences. Materials are
appropriate for churches of any size and setting.
BK B08 004C1
FAMILY FAITH STORIES
Weems, Ann
This book is ideal for devotional reading, it
combines sensitive reflections on religion with
fascinating glimpses of American church history.
BKB08001C1
FLIGHTS OF ANGELS
Augustine, Peg
Reflections on angels in music, artwork, poetry,
fiction, etc. by such authors as Helen Steiner
Rice and Billy Graham.
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FUN DEVOTIONS FOR PARENTS AND TEENAGERS
Kochenburger, James
Provides teenagers with solid Christian
foundation, with faith-building exercises and
games, meaningful object lessons,
thought-provoking discussions, fun family
projects. It helps your family grow closer to God
and to each other.
BK B08 002C1
GIFT OF A CHILD
Holtom, Jamie; Holtom, Katrina
This book will help parents deepen their
relationship with God and with their children by
providing short reflections based on everyday
parenting experiences, such as bath, bed, fears,
and food. 3000 first printing. It contains 52
meditations, as well as quotations from scripture,
prayers, and questions for reflection. Each story
is brief enough to fit into the busy lives of
parents of young children, and moving enough to
remind anyone how special young children are.
BK B08 052C1
GLIMPSES OF GLORY-DAILY REFLECTIONS ON THE BIBLE
Bechtel, Carol M.
Stories providing fertile ground for those wanting
to be on more intimate terms with the Bible.
Inspiring & uplifting, meditations are ideal
for those seeking to grow in personal faith &
Bible knowledge. Meditations are followed by
questions for discussion & reflection, making
this book easily adaptable for both individual or
group use.
BK B08 041C1
GUERRILLAS OF GRACE
Loder, Ted
Contains prayers of quietness and listening; of
thanks and praise; of unburdening and confession;
for comfort and reassurance; for restoration and
renewal; of commitment and change; for seasons and
holidays. Also contains the art of Ed Kearns.
BK B08 046C1
HEROES & SAINTS: MORE STORIES OF PEOPLE WHO
MADE A DIFFERENCE
Christensen, Max L.
These entertaining biographical sketches of people
such as Joan of Arc, John Calvin, and Marian
Anderson pay tribute to individuals who found the
grace and strength to change our world for the
better, forever.
BK B08 020C1
I'VE GOT TO TALK TO SOMEBODY, GOD
Holmes, Marjorie
This book reveals a woman's heart, with simplicity
of language and immense reality. It is for every
woman, every day.
BK B08 057C1
LANDSCAPES OF THE
HEART
Chisholm, Cathy Cummings
Collection of photographs, poems, & prayers
that invite the reader to accompany the author on
a journey of reflection through 8 years of her
life. It is one woman's remarkable discovery of
God's presence in the images of everyday life from
different places & different times. The reader
is drawn toward mindfulness of God's presence in
daily life.
BK B08 034C1
LAST LAUGH
Willimon, William H.
A treasury of religious humor, with selections
from Woody Allen, Art Buchwald, Will Campbell, C.
S. Lewis, etc.
BK B08 074C1
LIFE
AFTER GRACE: DAILY REFLECTIONS ON THE BIBLE
Bechtel, Carol
M.
This book is a
collection of thirty reflections on living in the midst of God's
grace. Each reflection includes a Scripture passage and
questions for reflection, making it ideal for private devotion,
group or individual study, and sermon preparation.
BK B08 044C1
LIFE GOD REWARDS
WIlkinson, Bruce
This book contains 31 devotions, encouraging the
reader to differentiate between salvation by grace
and salvation by works, while looking at how our
works effect everyday life.
BK B08 018C1
LOOKING FOR GOD IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES?
Seymour, Jody
75 devotions grouped into four topical categories:
"Moments in God's Time, Issues of Life and
Death, Spiritual Issues," and "Seasons
of the Gospel."
BK B08 060C1
LORD'S PRAYER
Barclay, William
Barclay delineates and explicates this ancient
prayer, showing us the depth of each phrase. He
discusses the Lord's Prayer in detail and
considers both its historical background and its
application to our world today. Barclay
demonstrates how Christ has given us a prayer that
is at once a prayer to use and a
BK B08 072C1
MAKING
TIME FOR GOD: DAILY DEVOTIONS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES TO
SHARE
Garrett, Susan R.; Pauw, Amy
Plantinga
This unique daybook
is the perfect way to start your children on an exploration of
the Bible, while helping them develop a strong patter of daily
devotions. The authors combine biblical teaching with engaging
stories that kids can identify with, as well as thoughts for
personal application. The 366 entries emphasize the seasons of
the church year and correlate to the secular calendar as well.
BK B08 017C1
LOVE IS A MAGIC PENNY
Emswiler, Tom Neufer
This book offers great meditations for junior
highs. "Meditations for Junior High people
don't have to be silly. They don't need to be
religious or dull either. They can be honest,
interesting, joyful, and fun-filled."
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LOVE UNKNOWN
Barton, John
Twelve meditations on the death and resurrection
of Jesus, in which the author demonstrates that
Jesus was a free and willing embodiment of God's
love.
BK B08 007C1
MANGER IS EMPTY
Wangerin, Jr., Walter
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MEDITATIONS
Day, Dorothy
These are among the earliest of Dorothy Day's
reflections on her life as co-founder (with Peter
Maurin) of "The Catholic Worker," a
newspaper and a settlement house which grew
eventually into a world-wide -- well,
disorganization.
BK B08 014C1
MEDITATIONS ALONG THE JOURNEY OF FAITH
Brandt, Leslie F.
The meditations contained in this small volume
inspire and nurture you along your journey of
faith through life. Ideal for both groups and
personal devotions, each meditation utilizes the
hymn's words and phrases to highlight God's love.
BK B08 051C1
MEDITATIONS ON THE CROSS
Bonhoeffer, Dietrich
These letters & sermons contain Bonhoeffer's
personal & faithful word about the crucifixion
&the power of the cross for all Christian
disciples. They strengthen our assurance &
hope that through the cross and resurrection
Christ addresses people at the center of their
lives and does not abandon them. For devotional
reading and personal reflection.
BK B08 024C1
MEDITATIONS/NOW
Brandt, Leslie F.
The meditations in this volume are designed for
Christ's followers, high-school age and above, who
sincerely want to be His disciples in our kind of
world. Designed to be read in conjunction with the
scriptures.
BK B08 026C1
MORE DEVOTIONS FOR FAMILIES THAT CAN'T SIT STILL
Williford, Carolyn
Included in this book are creative ideas that will
make your family eagerly look forward to your
times together, learning about God and His Word.
BK B08 006C1
NEW DEVOTIONS FOR ANY OCCASION
Kellinger, John
Contains brief, easy-to-use devotions. Each
devotion includes scripture, devotional
reflection, a prayer, and two suggested hymns. The
book contains sixty devotions.
BK B08 063C1
PARENT'S GUIDE TO
PRAYER
Keire, Anita E.
This book can serve as a companion to you in your
life cycle as a parent and teacher in guiding your
children's spiritual journey.
BK B08 021C1
PILGRIM'S PROGRESS-A SPIRITUAL GUIDE FOR THE HOLY
LAND TRAVELER
Holmes, Marjorie
This is a handy meditation book that take actual
and armchair travelers through the Holy Land,
moving from Tel Aviv northward along the coast,
inland through Galilee, back to the southern area,
and finally up to Jerusalem. It contains two-page
devotionals on all the major biblical sites in
Israel.
BK B08 027C1
PINCHES OF SALT: SPIRITUAL SEASONINGS
Shriver, Peggy L.
In these poems, Shriver shows her belief that the
ordinary things of life can be filled with
exultation, that life in the presence of God is
seasoned with "Pinches of Salt" that
preserve, enhance, and bring savor to daily life.
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PLEASE GIVE A DEVOTION FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Bolding, Amy
Two devotions for each month, many of which are
geared to a holiday or special day in the month,
plus two miscellaneous devotions on the end of the
year and stewardship, appear in this collection of
all-occasion talks.
BK B08 035C1
PRAYERS FOR PUPPIES, AGING AUTOS, & SLEEPLESS
NIGHTS
Jones, Robert
This book takes moments from everyday life and
turns them into powerful ingredients of
unpretentious prayers...everything from puppies,
divorces, stray cats, to serious illness and
anxiety.
BK B08 029C1
PRAYERS FOR THE LORD'S DAY
Lowry, James S.
In this collection of liturgical prayers, James S.
Lowry provides an excellent resource for preaching
pastors. The author seeks to feed the church's
hunger for language and poetry in their worship
that is not tied to old cliches or laden in the
watered-down language of current liturgical
reform.
BK B08 025C1
PRAYERS FOR THE ROAD
Currie III, Thomas W.
Parents, friends of college-aged students, and
teens leaving for college will find these thirty
meditations on the Psalms filled with wisdom and
insight. Clearly written and easy to use for daily
devotions, these meditations will be inspirational
for all college.
BK B08 061C1
PRAYERS FROM THE MOUNT
Shepherd, J. Barrie
The author offers prayers for forty days, drawing
on some of the best-loved passages of Scripture.
He provides daily morning and evening reflections
on well-known passages from the Sermon on the
Mount. Each day beings with a Bible verse and is
followed by prayers for morning and evening based
on the verse.
BK B08 064C1
PRAYING THE MOVIES
McNulty, Edward
A collection of thirty-one devotionals that
connect movies with the spiritual life of
moviegoers. Each devotional contains a passage
from scripture, a description of a scene from a
popular film, and a meditation connecting the
themes in the scene to the scripture passage. Also
included in each devotional are questions to
encourage further reflection, a suggestion for a
hymn, and a brief prayer.
BK B08 043C1
PRAYING THE PSALMS
Shepherd, J. Barrie
This book is designed for use as daily
meditations, over a 30-day period. Each day's
reading has a meditation for morning and another
for evening. It is presented in a "prayer
diary" format, with the hope that it may help
the reader chart his/her own personal pilgrimage
through the book of Psalms.
BK B08 039C1
PSALMS OF LAMENT
Weems, Ann
These 50 Psalms draw on the author's grief and
anguish over the death of her son. They are
designed for people who grieve and are walking
through the depths of despair. It helps people
deal with the struggles of daily keeping the faith
in the middle of life's disappointments and
losses.
BK B08 068C1
P.S. GOD, CAN YOU FLY? HEART-FELT AND HOPE-FILLED
PRAYERS OF CHILDREN
Willis, R. Wayne
Willis has collected a group of poignant
meditations on the spiritual struggle from the
prayers left in the chapel of the children's
hospital where he works. The raw energy and
honesty of these prayers will renew and challenge
all of us on the spiritual journey.
BK B08 015C1
PUTTING THE AMAZING BACK IN GRACE
Weems, Ann
In this collection of poems, Weems reflects on the
church of her childhood and youth, writing about
her personal faith story as it developed amid the
influences of family, culture, and religion. She
writes eloquently about the church of yesterday
and with a passionate concern for the church
today.
BK B08 030C1
RAGMAN AND OTHER CRIES OF FAITH
Wangerin, Jr., Walter
"Ragman" shares the experiences of a
remarkable inner-city pastor. We participate in a
very special community whose experiences,
struggles, and triumphs of the human spirit become
our own. Offers healing, hope, and a heartfelt
response to Jesus.
BK B08 048C1
ROOTED IN LOVE: PRAYERS, MEDITATIONS AND STORIES
FOR YOUTH LEADERS
Nishioka, Rodger
This collection is a gift to all the countless
adults across our church who are giving so much of
themselves in caring for young people.
"Rooted In Love" is for everyone who
cherishes youth: youth leaders, pastors,
educators, parents and grandparents.
BK B08 065C1
STEAL AWAY: JOURNEYING TOWARD SPIRITUAL MATURITY
Graham, Stephany
Prepare for a journey in the African American
tradition as this book calls you to escape the
spiritual drylands of your daily life and move
toward a deeper commitment with God. This is a
dynamic collection of prayers, devotions, and
suggested readings for individuals or groups leads
the participant from faith to action.
BK B08 032C1
STREET SINGING & PREACHING
Bell, Martin
The author uses as the basis for his new psalms
modern settings and contemporary topics. He
remains true, however, to the beauty and tone of
the original Psalms.
BK B08 058C1
THROUGH THE EAST WINDOW
Oden, Marilyn Brown
Prayers and meditations that address nine areas of
human loss, including divorce, death, the
"empty nest,' loss of physical ability, loss
of job or career, and the trauma of physical moves
and relocations. Encourages readers to embrace
equally their grief and the promise of God's
presence that guides them through dark times to
new light.
BK B08 070C1
TRANSFORMING THE ORDINARY
Westerhoff, Caroline A.
This is a collection of inspirational essays that
will encourage meditation and prayer while
enticing readers to view their own everyday worlds
in a new light. It begins and concludes with an
appropriate selection from the Book of Psalms and
is supported by the author's personal observations
and parallel biblical reflections. Study questions
for fostering both individual and group
discussions are included.
BK B08 033C1
TURNING POINTS: STORIES OF PEOPLE WHO MADE A
DIFFERENCE
Christensen, Max L.
Great movements have leaders, and leaders have
moments when commitments are made, new attitudes
formed, new directions are chosen and distant
visions transformed into realities. Contains the
stories of people such as Susan B. Anthony, George
Washington Carver, Mohandas Gandhi, Robert Frost,
George Fredric Handel, etc.
BK B08 054C1
UNLEASHED: THE WIT
AND WISDOM OF CALVIN THE DOG
Glaser, Christ
This is a collection of keen observations on life
and the world, filled with whimsical humor and
philosophical authenticity. Calvin describes going
to church, receiving the kindness of strangers,
the importance of rest, sacredness of nature, and
the joy of food, commenting in the process on such
important topics as evolution, civility, and God.
BK B08 071C1
WALK IN THE LIGHT WHILE THERE IS LIGHT
Tolstoy, Leo
This is the second volume in a series of three
collections by Leo Tolstoy, which offers more of
his stories of faith. They are told in a classic
Russian folktale style and illustrate the timeless
themes of conversion, forgiveness, reconciliation,
and child-like faith.
BK B08 019C1
WISDOM OF C.S. LEWIS
Lewis, C. S.
This collection--arranged under thirty headings to
provide daily meditations for a month--draws on
Lewis's writing after his marriage to Joy Davidman,
as well as his poetry, novels and much-loved
children's stories.
BK B08 055C1
WOMEN OF THE BIBLE
Spangler, Ann; Syswerda, Jean E.
"Women of the Bible" focuses on 52
remarkable women in Scripture-women whose
struggles to live with faith and courage are not
unlike our own. These women encourage us through
their failures as well as their successes. It is a
one-year devotional study.
BK B08 003C1
YEAR OF WONDER
McKirachan, C. David
Through 53 meditations, each with a closing
prayer, the author invites us to seek the mystery
and magnificence in the world around us. By
holding up a theological magnifying glass to the
mundane activities of everyday life, the
meditations will help to unveil the works of God's
grace that might have otherwise gone unnoticed or
unappreciated.
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