Small Group Catalog

2015

SMALL GROUP CATALOG

“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”

—Matthew 18:20, NRSV

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DISCIPLESHIP The Power of a Focused Heart

8 Life Lessons from the Beatitudes Mary Lou Redding Sometimes you have to say no to some things so you can say yes to God. This in-depth study of the Beatitudes will help you learn to make decisions based on your spiritual gifts.

Dig deeper and you’ll also find practical applications for living a simpler yet more spiritually engaged life, especially in this distraction-heavy and frenzied world.

8 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-9818-8 | $15.00 | PAPERBACK

A Mile in My Shoes Trevor Hudson

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“Love your neighbor as yourself.” With this command, Jesus made compassion for others central to the Christian life. Hudson challenges us to respond to the living Christ in our midst.

7 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9815-7 | $15.00 | PAPERBACK

The Way of Transforming Discipleship Stephen D. Bryant & Trevor Hudson

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Are you becoming what God wants you to be? Discover a path to authentic Christian spirituality.

5 weeks 978-0-8358-9842-3 | $12.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-9841-6 | $15.00 | LEADER

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Do Not Live Afraid John Indermark

Fear can keep you from living the soul-satisfying life God intended. Scripture reminds us often to not be afraid.

Take that word to heart and into action.

7 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-9996-3 | $16.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-0867-5

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DISCIPLESHIP Being the Presence of Christ A Vision for Transformation Daniel Vestal

We can be the presence of Christ to one another and the world. Find out how to embody Jesus’ example of community, justice, and sacrifice.

The challenge in becoming the presence of Christ is that many of our prejudices and patterns of living will need to change. The hope is knowing that such transformation is possible.

9 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9965-9 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1248-1 | $4.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1247-4 | $4.99 | KINDLE

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Sacred Days

Thomas Steagald Learn how the seasons and days of the Christian year map out the story of Jesus’ life, ministry, and miracles.

6 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1381-5 | $16.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1383-9 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1382-2 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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Invitations of Jesus Trevor Hudson

Consider the invitations Jesus offers in 5 dimensions of life: intimacy, discipleship, solitude, mission, and mystery. Where Christ is touching your life?

6 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1312-9 | $10.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1314-3 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1313-6 | $9.99 | KINDLE 978-1-935205-19-7

The Jesus Priorities Christopher Maricle

What if you identified with Jesus’ daily habits and incorporated them into your life? Become an instrument of God’s grace and make these priorities your own.

8 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-9914-7 | $16.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1335-8

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HENRI J. M. NOUWEN SPIRITUALITY SERIES

The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series Henri J. M. Nouwen with John S. Mogabgab, Series Editor A Spirituality of Living

Spiritual disciplines are key to creating space for God in our lives. Nouwen identifies 3 essential disciplines for maintaining a life of discipleship: solitude, community, and ministry. Find out how to become a Spiritfilled Christ follower.

978-0-8358-1088-3 | $9.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1162-0 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1096-8 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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A Spirituality of Homecoming

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Nouwen explores essential elements of discipleship and shows how to find your true home in God. He offers a welcome message for our chaotic times: “Come home to God, and you will no longer feel like a stranger to yourself or the world.”

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A Spirituality of Caregiving

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Nouwen offers heartfelt insights on what it means to be a caregiver and to be the care receiver. His warmth, respect, and compasion for both sides of the caregiving relationship will encourage and transform you.

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A Spirituality of Fundraising

Fundraising is the opposite of begging.

Nouwen explains that fundraising gives you a chance to invite others to join in your ministry and vision. Drawing from scripture, he urges leaders to embace fundraising as a ministry.

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SPIRITUAL FORMATION What We Need Is Here

Practicing the Heart of Christian Spirituality L. Roger Owens

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 2015 Are you searching for an authentic faith? Roger Owens shows that in Jesus, God has already given us all we need to live and flourish. He calls us to return to 7 basic Christian practices that build and sustain our relationship with God. 7 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1510-9 | $13.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1511-6 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1530-7 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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Feeding on the Word E. Glenn Hinson

An introduction to the many ways of meditating and praying with scripture. Explore depths of the Word, learn to listen to God, and let yourself be shaped by God’s Word through study.

5 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9831-7 | $8.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-9840-9 | $20.00 | LEADER 978-0-8358-1329-7

Embracing the Journey

Rueben P. Job & Marjorie J. Thompson The Christian spiritual life is more of a journey than a destination. Embrace this journey so you can know and love God and fulfill your potential as God’s child.

5 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9830-0 | $8.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-9840-9 | $20.00 | LEADER

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You Gave Me a Wide Place Paul E. Stroble

God meets each of us at particular moments, stretching us to recognize the places and circumstances that are sacred in our lives. Join Stroble as he identifies some of the “wide places” found in the stories of the Bible and in his own life.

7 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1324-2

978-0-8358-1002-9 | $17.00 | PAPERBACK

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SPIRITUAL FORMATION One Day I Wrote Back

Interacting with Scripture Through Creative Writing Jane Herring Are you struggling to relate to the Bible? Herring wrestled with the contradictions, puzzling stories, and difficult sayings in scripture—until she discovered the power of interacting with them. She provides simple, practical techniques for beginning and experienced writers.

6 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1375-4 | $11.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1377-8 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1376-1 | $9.99 | KINDLE

The God We Can Know Rob Fuquay

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This easy-to-use study will help you find an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith: “Who do you say I am?”

7 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1338-9 | $9.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1362-4 | $39.99 | DVD WITH AGE-LEVEL GUIDES 978-0-8358-1340-2 | $7. 9 9 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1339-6 | $7.99 | KINDLE

The Way of Blessedness

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Stephen D. Bryant & Marjorie J. Thompson Discover how to live in the kingdom of God and develop a life of freedom in God. 9 weeks • Includes daily exercises 978-0-8358-0992-4 | $12.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-0994-8 | $15.00 | LEADER 978-0-8358-1351-8

Responding to Our Call Gerrit Scott Dawson

Reflect on Christ’s call in your life and discover new gifts God is giving you for your personal ministry.

5 weeks • Includes daily exercises 978-0-8358-9833-1 | $8.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-9840-9 | $20.00 | LEADER 978-0-8358-1003-6

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SPIRITUAL FORMATION Scrambled Starts

Family Prayers for Morning, Bedtime, and Everything In-Between Jenny Youngman Do you long to teach your children to pray? Learn from a mother of four who understands chaotic family schedules and children’s short attention spans. See how her family managed to make prayer a natural part of their daily lives.

This handy book for all ages includes mealtime blessings, bedtime prayers, morning devotions, scriptures, and prayers for all occasions.

Includes prayers and family devotion outlines 978-0-8358-1499-7 | $9.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1500-0 | $7.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1537-6 | $7.99 | KINDLE

Passing It On

How to Nurture Your Children’s Faith Kara Lassen Oliver Give your children the greatest gift of all—pass on your faith.

Kara Lassen Oliver provides a practical guide to help parents, grandparents, and other concerned adults nurture their children’s faith. For four weeks at a time, she offers easy-tofollow suggestions for families during the seasons of Advent, Lent, summer, and back to school.

Includes reflection questions and leader’s guide for parent support groups 978-0-8358-1497-3 | $9.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1498-0 | $7.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1536-9 | $7.99 | KINDLE

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MAXIE DUNNAM WORKBOOK SERIES

The Workbook of Living Prayer Maxie Dunnam Embark on a journey to grow closer to God through the mystery and power of prayer.

8 weeks • Includes weekly group meetings 978-0-8358-0718-0 | $9.99

The Workbook on the Ten Commandments Maxie Dunnam and Kimberly Dunnam Reisman Take a closer look at our culture’s stances on issues addressed in the Ten Commandments, and see how biblical laws intersect with contemporary life.

8 weeks • Includes weekly group meetings

The Workbook on Abiding in Christ Maxie Dunnam Find your place in God’s heart and discover the secret of authentic Christian living through daily readings, reflections, personal and group meetings.

8 weeks • Includes weekly group meetings

978-0-8358-9875-1 | $9.99

The Workbook on the 7 Deadly Sins Maxie Dunnam and Kimberly Dunnam Reisman Explore how the 7 deadly sins—sloth, lust, anger, pride, envy, gluttony, and greed—are present in our lives and how we might deal with them.

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8 weeks • Includes weekly group meetings

The Workbook on the Beatitudes

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Maxie Dunnam and Kimberly Dunnam Reisman Journey to the slopes above Capernaum, and be challenged to view the Beatitudes not just as a code of conduct to obey but as ethics of grace that lead to kingdom living.

8 weeks • Includes weekly group meetings 978-0-8358-9808-9 | $9.99

The Workbook on Keeping Company with the Saints Maxie Dunnam

The Workbook on Virtues and the Fruit of the Spirit Maxie Dunnam and Kimberly Dunnam Reisman Examine the 7 cardinal virtues—wisdom, courage, justice, temperance, faith, hope, love— and the fruit of the Spirit. Does your life reflect that you belong to God? 8 weeks • Includes weekly group meetings 978-0-8358-0854-2 | $9.99

Draw from the rich well of spiritual writing of faith pioneers, and learn how their teachings can transform your life today.

7 weeks • Includes weekly group meetings 978-0-8358-0925-2 | $9.99

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PRAYER Another Bead, Another Prayer

Devotions to Use with Protestant Prayer Beads Kristen E. Vincent and Max O. Vincent Do you need help focusing in prayer? The authors invite you to pray from the heart with these 28 devotions for use with prayer beads. The devotions are grouped by 4 types of prayer: praise, confession, intercession, and thanksgiving.

BEADS NOT INCLUDED. 4–12 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide and directions to make beads 978-0-8358-1372-3 | $12.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1374-7 | $7.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1373-0 | $7.99 | KINDLE

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A Bead and a Prayer Kristen E. Vincent

This Bible study introduces Protestant prayer beads to those who have no experience in praying with beads.

Includes instructions for making your own prayer beads, offers a variety of prayers. BEADS NOT INCLUDED. 4 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1217-7 | $12.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1219-1 | $7.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1218-4 | $7.99 | KINDLE 978-0-8358-1378-5

A House of Prayer Thomas R. Steagald

Praying together helps the church be the body of Christ.

See how intercessory prayer can strengthen and vitally connect you to others 6 weeks • Includes reflection questions

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“Pray for Me”

Kenneth H. Carter Jr. How seriously do you take a request for prayer? Explore the power and support you offer through intercessory prayer.

6 weeks • Includes reflection questions

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PRAYER The Lord’s Prayer

Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray Mary Lou Redding Do we make prayer harder than it has to be? Mary Lou Redding unveils the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer and how it is a model for all our prayers. Learn how to connect scripture with your daily life and grow closer to God with this practical, encouraging study.

6 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1066-1 | $9.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1154-5 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1075-3 | $9.99 | KINDLE

Forty Days to a Closer Walk with God J. David Muyskens

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Muyskens introduces Centering Prayer—a simple 20-minute-per-day practice of contemplative prayer that can lead you to a closer relationship with God. 6 weeks • Includes suggestions for group study 978-0-8358-9904-8 | $15.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1264-1 | $13.00 | KINDLE

The Serenity Prayer Trevor Hudson

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Peace. We all want it, but often it gets lost in everyday struggles. Hudson offers a profound look at a simple prayer that will deepen your trust and reliance on God. 978-0-8358-1094-4 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1129-3 | $7.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1102-6 | $7.99 | KINDLE

Sacred Breath

J. David Muyskens

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God is closer than the air you breathe. Grounded in scripture and Christian tradition, this book walks you through the practice of Centering Prayer and helps you breathe deeply in the presence of God. 6 weeks • Includes suggestions for group study 978-0-8358-1031-9 | $16.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1289-4 | $4.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1288-7 | $4.99 | KINDLE 978-0-8358-0950-4

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GUIDE TO PRAYER SERIES The Guides to Prayer are devotional and prayer books that include thematically arranged material for each week of the year, as well as themes and a schedule for personal retreats. Each guide has a simple structure of daily worship, rich spiritual writings, lectionary guidelines, and poignant prayers. Daily arrangement includes: Invocation, Psalm, Daily Scripture Reading, Readings for Reflection, Prayers (for church, others, self), Reflection (silent and written), Hymn (for the week), and Benediction.

For All Who Walk with God

Rueben P. Job, Norman Shawchuck, & John S. Mogabgab Pattern of prayer is modified. 4th in the series.

978-0-8358-1328-0 | $20.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1228-3 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1227-6 | $9.99 | KINDLE

For All Who Seek God

Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck

Slight variation on daily readings.

3rd in the series.

978-0-8358-1001-2 | $20.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-0999-3 | $22.40 | GIFT EDITION

For All God’s People

Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck Uses Common Lectionary and varies in themes.

2nd in the series.

978-0-8358-0710-4 | $20.00 | PAPERBACK

For Ministers and Other Servants Rueben P. Job & Norman Shawchuck

Uses Common Lectionary and varies in themes.

1st in the series.

978-0-8358-0559-9 | $20.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-0460-8 | $32.00 | GIFT EDITION

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PRAYER Walking in the Light

Knowing and Doing God’s Will Steve Harper Do you hunger to know God’s will? Learn how to pray and read scripture in ways that lead you to find and follow God’s will. Explore time-tested principles that have helped Christians through the ages “walk in the light.”

10 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1344-0 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1346-4 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1345-7 | $9.99 | KINDLE

Talking in the Dark Steve Harper

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Why should you keep on praying when it doesn’t seem to do much good? Harper challenges you to confront your problems with prayer and keep on praying. He helps you move through frustrations in your prayer life and realize that prayer really is worth the effort.

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Finding Your Voice in the Psalms Elizabeth J. Canham

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Discover the beauty and power of the Psalms. Learn how to write your own psalm about your present experience, desire, need, hope, or joy.

6 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1195-8 | $12.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1197-2 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1196-5 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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Praying in the Messiness of Life Linda Douty

Pray as you can, not as you can’t! Douty suggests practical ways to incorporate prayer into your daily life.

5 or 9 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1041-8 | $15.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1155-2 | $7.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1051-7 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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28 DAYS OF PRAYER

Get All Titles in This Series for $40.00 #P92 | SET of 6

Freedom from Worry

Facing Financial Struggle

Are you losing sleep at night because of worry? Maybe you’re anxious about relationships, your job, finances, your health, or the state of the world. Leave your worries in God’s hands—focus on the Psalms, devotions, and practical suggestions in this helpful book.

Money’s tight, times are hard—how’s a person of faith to respond? Join Wessel Bentley on a 28-day prayer journey that will improve your perspective and help you tackle your financial problems.

Patricia Wilson

Wessel Bentley

4 weeks • Includes reflection questions 4 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1189-7 | $10.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1191-0 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1190-3 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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The Struggles of Caregiving

Healing from Divorce

Nell E. Noonan

Mary Lou Redding

Whether you anticipate divorce, are in the midst of the process, or are living life after divorce, this book will help you begin the journey of healing.

Caregivers have many tough days, so it’s essential to practice self-care. Noonan invites readers to find time for daily devotions to strengthen their spirit. She provides comfort and reassurance to sustain caregivers.

4 weeks • Includes reflection questions

4 weeks • Includes reflection questions

978-0-8358-1315-0 | $10.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1317-4 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1316-7 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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Praying Through a Child’s Illness

Aging Faithfully

It’s a parent’s nightmare: finding out something is seriously wrong with your child, and there’s not much you can do about it. Offering insights from his own experience, Bentley helps parents find the strength to cope with their child’s illness through prayers, reflections, and practical suggestions.

Old age isn’t punishment—it’s a gift from God. In her typical upbeat style, Buchanan focuses on the positive aspects of aging. Discover what it means to age joyfully through these daily Bible-based reflections, prayers, and practical suggestions.

Wessel Bentley

Missy Buchanan

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GRACE Hope Beyond Your Tears

Experiencing Christ’s Healing Love Trevor Hudson Follow this beloved pastor’s guidance to open your heart to the living Christ, find hope to move beyond your tears, and reach out to those suffering around you. An excellent resource for a Lenten study, grief support group, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Christ’s resurrection and eternal love.

10 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1115-6 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1173-6 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1124-8 | $9.99 | KINDLE

Questions God Asks Us Trevor Hudson

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You’ve probably questioned God, but have you ever thought of God asking you questions? Look at 10 questions God poses in the Bible and see how they can lead to deeper conversations with God. 10 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9990-1 | $15.00 | PAPERBACK

One Day at a Time Trevor Hudson

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Find out how the 12-Step program can help you reclaim a sense of self-worth and renewal.

12 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9913-0 | $12.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1168-2 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1253-5 | $9.99 | KINDLE

Against the Grain Ray Waddle

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Waddle asserts that Ecclesiastes is a book for our times and skillfully guides us through this puzzling book, emphasizing its valuable message of wisdom, humility, and gratitude.

12 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9913-3 | $17.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1244-3 | $4.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1243-6 | $4.99 | KINDLE

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SPIRITUAL GIFTS Exploring Spiritual Guidance Companions in Christ Wendy M. Wright

At times, we need help knowing what to do next or how to be the body of Christ. This 5-week study helps you find ways to give and receive spiritual guidance from a mentor or a small group.

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Rediscovering Our Spiritual Gifts Charles V. Bryant

Bryant identifies, defines, and discusses 32 spiritual gifts including giving, healing, hospitality, service, witnessing, and music. He encourages individuals and groups to discover the particular gifts the Holy Spirit has given them.

978-0-8358-0633-6 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1491-1 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1490-4 | $9.99 | KINDLE 978-0-8358-1220-7

Understanding Spiritual Gifts Mary Lou Redding

Every Christian has spiritual gifts. Identify your spiritual gifts. Discover how God wants you to use them to minister to others. Includes a spiritual gift inventory.

978-0-8358-1015-9 | $8.99 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-1014-2 | $9.99 | LEADER

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Living into the Answers

Valerie K. Isenhower & Judith A. Todd Learn how to put God at the center of your decision making. Isenhower and Tood provide practical tools to help you follow God’s leading and discern God’s purposes for you.

978-0-8358-9944-4 | $15.00 | WORKBOOK 978-0-8358-9806-5

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COMPANIONS IN CHRIST SERIES

Companions in Christ Leader’s Guide

Stephen D. Bryant, Marjorie J. Thompson, & Janice T. Grana The Leader’s Guide allows the leader to facilitate groups that use either the original 28-week Participant’s Book or the 5 separate Participant’s Books. It includes a “Getting Started Guide” and a closing retreat.

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Embracing the Journey

The Way of Christ Rueben P. Job & Marjorie J. Thompson The Christian spiritual life is more a journey than a destination. Embrace this journey so you can know and love God and fulfill your potential as God’s child.

5 weeks 978-0-8358-9830-0 | $8.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-9840-9 | $20.00 | LEADER

Feeding on the Word

E. Glenn Hinson An introduction to the many ways of meditating and praying with scripture. Explore depths of the Word, learn to listen to God, and let yourself be shaped by God’s Word.

Deepening Our Prayer

Adele J. Gonzalez Discover new dimensions of prayer, try fresh ways of opening to God, and learn what it means to practice the presence of God. 5 weeks 978-0-8358-9832-4 | $8.00 | PARTICIPANT

Responding to Our Call

Gerrit Scott Dawson Reflect on Christ’s call in your life and discover new gifts God is giving you for your personal ministry.

5 weeks 978-0-8358-9833-1 | $8.00 | PARTICIPANT

Exploring Spiritual Guidance

Wendy M. Wright At times, we need help knowing what to do next or how to be the body of Christ. This study helps you find ways to give and receive spiritual guidance from a mentor or a small group.

5 weeks 978-0-8358-9834-8 | $8.00 | PARTICIPANT

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COMPANIONS IN CHRIST SERIES Exploring the Way

An Introduction to the Spiritual Journey Marjorie J. Thompson Do you wonder what the spiritual journey is about or wish you better understood spiritual formation? Exploring the Way introduces you to basic spiritual practices like prayer, scripture study, listening, journaling, and much more.

6 weeks 978-0-8358-9806-5 | $12.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-9807-2 | $15.00 | LEADER

The Way of Scripture Majorie J. Thompson & M. Robert Mulholland Jr.

Experience scripture as a place for a transforming encounter with God. 7 weeks 978-0-8358-1034-0 | $12.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-1033-3 | $15.00 | LEADER

The Way of Grace

John Indermark, Marjorie J. Thompson, & Melissa Tidwell Explore the movement from shame, guilt, and anger to forgiveness and reconciliation—while keeping God’s grace and your blessedness in mind.

8 weeks 978-0-8358-9878-2 | $12.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-9879-9 | $15.00 | LEADER

The Way of Blessedness Stephen D. Bryant & Marjorie J. Thompson

Find out how to live in the kingdom of God and develop a life of freedom in God. 9 weeks

The Way of Prayer

Jane E. Vennard, Stephen D. Bryant, & Marjorie J. Thompson Find expressions of prayer that draw them closer to God while learning to integrate body, mind, and spirit in prayer.

8 weeks

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The Way of Discernment

The Way of Forgiveness

Discover the ancient spiritual discipline of discernment. For individuals, congregations, or larger bodies of the church.

Practicing forgiveness will transform your life and help you grow in the heart and mind of Christ.

Stephen D. Bryant & Marjorie J. Thompson

Stephen D. Bryant & Marjorie J. Thompson

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AGING Voices of Aging

Adult Children and Aging Parents Talk with God Missy Buchanan Every family struggles with guilt and stress as they try to determine the best next steps for aging loved ones.

Buchanan offers a compassionate look at the concerns of adult children and their parents as they deal with the fears and frustrations of aging. Through paired conversations with God, she presents each generation’s perspective on common situations like giving up the car keys.

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Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life Jane Marie Thibault & Richard L. Morgan

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Do you dread growing old? Thibault and Morgan suggest approaching this season of life as a pilgrimage—a journey filled with meaning and opportunities for spiritual growth.

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Don’t Write My Obituary Just Yet Missy Buchanan

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Thirty heartwarming stories of people from ages 70 to 100 show how strong faith can help us overcome trials and sorrows and live with hope. A scripture and prayer accompany each story.

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Settling In

Richard L. Morgan This collection of meditations and reflections helps those who are considering entering a continuing care/ retirement community, as well as the adult children and caregivers of persons facing such a decision.

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AGING At the Edge of Life

Conversations When Death Is Near Richard L. Morgan What do you say to a dying person? Years of experience as a hospice chaplain have taught Morgan a few lessons. In this book he offers help for companioning loved ones on their final journey—whether you are a family member, friend, caregiver, clergy, or hospice worker.

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Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body Missy Buchanan

Think you have to give up at a certain age? Buchanan gives voice to common feelings of older adults—loss, gratitude, resignation, courage, and loneliness.

4 weeks • Includes reflection questions and devotions 978-0-8358-9942-0 | $12.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1203-0 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1205-4 | $9.99 | KINDLE 978-0-8358-1351-8

Talking with God in Old Age Missy Buchanan

Are you questioning God’s presence? Buchanan sensitively addresses the worries, fears, pain, and frustrations of older adults. Her meditations and selected psalms extend hope, encouraging older persons to talk candidly with God. 4 weeks • Includes reflection scriptures and meditations

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10 Gospel Promises for Later Life Jane Marie Thibault

Is there any good news in the “Good News” for older adults? Identify your own fears (or the fears of a loved one) about aging, and learn from Thibault how to make the most of God’s gift of longer life.

978-0-8358-0879-8

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WOMEN In the Sanctuary of Women

A Companion for Reflection and Prayer Jan L. Richardson Women need to listen to one another’s wisdom and bring the fullness of their lives into their prayers. Richardson highlights 6 women whose lives teach us about God. You are invited to enter into a conversation through prayer and reflection in the company of others.

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Quiet Spaces

Prayer Interludes for Women Patrica Wilson

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On hold for a phone call? Waiting for an appointment?

In traffic? The Quiet spaces are all around you! Capture those five-minute breaks and use them to touch the hand of God. 54 prayers • Includes a Psalm, centering, listening and returning practices 978-0-8358-0969-6 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK

Woman Overboard

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How Passion Saved My Life Jo Kadlecek A beautiful exploration of life’s simple and poignant moments: pain and beauty, life and death, love and compassion, work and adventure.

7 weeks • Includes reflection quotes and scripture 978-1-935205-06-7 | $17.95 | PAPERBACK 978-1-935205-24-1 | $4.99 | EPUB 978-1-935205-23-4 | $4.99 | KINDLE

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When You Come Unglued . . . Stick Close to God Patricia Wilson

Discover how to dump your baggage, resist stress, and begin to be the unique person God created you to be.

12 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9918-5 | $7.99 | PAPERBACK

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MEN 10 Life-Charged Words Real Faith for Men Derek Maul

Guys, God has a message for you: “Are you in, or are you out?” How committed are you to your spiritual life?

Derek Maul shows how to lead an exciting, purpose-filled, adventurous life in Christ.

10 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1116-3 | $16.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1177-4 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1123-1 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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Get Real

Derek Maul Our culture often places impossible expectations on men.

Here’s straight talk about family, faith, and the hunger men have for God. 10 weeks 978-0-8358-9911-6 | $16.00 | PARTICIPANT 978-0-8358-9924-6 | $9.00 | LEADER

The Unmaking of a Part-Time Christian 978-1-935205-19-7

Derek Maul

This is no world for hesitant Christians. Maul urges us to move from being spectators to becoming deliberate, fulltime disciples of Jesus.

12 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-9992-5 | $16.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1279-5 | $4.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1278-8 | $4.99 | KINDLE 978-1-935205-05-0

Meditation on Both Sides of the Camera Valerie K. Isenhower Have you ever thought of photography as a spiritual journey? Photography provides a way to still the heart so you can hear God’s voice and sense God’s presence. This ebook provides a perspective on the photography process from preparation to processing and meditation with images.

Includes meditations and links to on-line resources

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PROGRAMS FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL

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these programs are available to you?

The Academy for Spiritual Formation

For laity or clergy who hunger for a deep spiritual experience. Offers a disciplined community that emphasizes holistic spirituality. TwoYear Academy participants spend 40 days (5 days every 3 months) together. Five-Day Academy participants spend one week together.

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Walk to Emmaus

A weekend retreat that empowers church leaders to be the hands and feet of Christ. Helps participants gain a fresh understanding of God’s transforming grace and form friendships that foster faith and support spiritual maturity.

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Face to Face

An adaptation of The Walk to Emmaus designed for persons ages 60 and older. Allows participants to encounter the risen Christ through 8 sessions that cover such topics as God’s grace, grief, and end-oflife issues.

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Chrysalis

Designed to help young people grow spiritually and live out their discipleship in today’s world. The program invites Christian teens to experience a “flight” toward Jesus through a 3-day journey of faith in which they experience Christian love and support, worship, pray, and are encouraged to make new faith commitments.

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Journey to the Table

COMING IN 2016: An opportunity for young adults to explore their faith through authentic teaching and open discussion, to build relationships with a community of their peers, and to engage in Christian action.

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The Upper Room Living Prayer Center

The Upper Room Living Prayer Center is a 7-day-a-week intercessory prayer ministry staffed by Christian volunteers. Call us at 800.251.2468 (7 a.m.–11 p.m. CT), and a volunteer will pray with you.

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MAGAZINES FOR DEVOTIONAL SUPPORT

ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY The Upper Room daily devotional guide

A daily inspirational devotional guide created to provide a model of practical Christianity, accessible in varied formats, to help people feel invited and welcome into God’s presence. Published bimonthly. Also available in large print and Spanish.

Pockets

Designed to help children ages 6–12 grow in their relationship with God and others. This colorful magazine uses scripture, stories, and lots of fun activities to strengthen their faith. Published 11 times a year.

devozine

A devotional lifestyle magazine that helps youth develop a lifelong practice of spending time with God and reflect on what God is doing in their lives. Published bimonthly.

Weavings

A thematic, quarterly journal. Its mission is to promote informed, committed spiritual growth by exploring how God’s life and human lives are being woven together in the world.

Alive Now

A magazine that seeks to nourish people who are hungry for a sacred way of living. Written in a contemporary devotional style, each issue illuminates a theme through art or photography and pairs it with poetry, scripture, prayers, or meditation. Published bimonthly.

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ADVENT Why This Jubilee?

Advent Reflections on Songs of the Season James C. Howell Music is a powerful and unforgettable way to celebrate the joy of Advent and Christmas. In these 24 reflections on wellknown carols and Christmas songs, James Howell ponders the meaning of certain phrases from these songs and relates them to our daily lives. Join him in this rich remembrance for the season.

4 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1495-9 | $12.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1496-6| $9.99 | EPUB

Embodied Light Melissa Tidwell

Advent invites us to ponder the mystery of incarnation—our Creator’s daring adventure of becoming human and living among us. Discover how to follow this fully human yet fully divine Jesus with your whole self—mind, spirit, and body.

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Silence and Other Surprising Invitations of Advent

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Enuma Okoro

Witness Zechariah and Elizabeth’s surprise as an angel tells Zechariah that they will finally become parents in their old age. Okoro leads you to reflect on the meaning of waiting in silence, living with the unknown, and trusting God. 4 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1112-5 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1170-5 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1119-4 | $9.99 | KINDLE 978-0-8358-9917-8

Behold!

Pamela C. Hawkins Be still and pay close attention to the Advent story with new eyes, ears, hearts, and possibilities. Hawkins invites you to focus on a single word and prayer method each week of Advent.

4 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1062-3 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1166-8 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1073-9 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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ADVENT Taste and See

Experiencing the Stories of Advent and Christmas Jan Johnson Experience Advent in a new way through this small-group study built around the imaginative reading of scripture, an approach introduced by St. Ignatius. You are invited to engage in the scripture stories of the season with your senses, and then consider how these stories speak to your own life.

4 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1354-9 | $12.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1356-3 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1355-6 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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Singing Mary’s Song John A. Stroman

Mary’s song, known as the Manificat found in Luke 1:46-55, is a message of deliverance and hope—for the homeless, the hungry, the refugee, the abused, the powerless, and the despairing.

4 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1118-7 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1171-2 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1120-0 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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Meeting the Messiah Kara Lassen Oliver

How will you meet the Messiah this Advent? Explore Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany from the vantage point of the Holy Spirit, Mary, the shepherds, the magi, and others.

6 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1029-6 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1305-1 | $4.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1304-4 | $4.99 | KINDLE 978-0-8358-0982-5

The Uncluttered Heart Beth A. Richardson

Sweep out the corners of your heart, clean up the clutter, and make room for God. Each day provides a quotation, scripture passage, reflection, prayer, and a message to carry in your heart throughout the day.

4 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide

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LENT The God We Can Know

Exploring the “I Am” Sayings of Jesus Rob Fuquay Gain a deeper understanding of the “I am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. This easy-to-use 7-week study will help you find an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith: “Who do you say I am?”

7 weeks • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1338-9 | $9.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1340-2 | $7.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1339-6 | $7.99 | KINDLE 978-0-8358-1362-4 | $39.99 | DVD WITH AGE-LEVEL GUIDES

A World Worth Saving

George Hovaness Donigian

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Instead of giving up something for Lent, why not pray about stories in the daily news? Link your inner spiritual life with outward actions like serving others, feeding the hungry, seeking justice, offering healing, and extending friendship.

6 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1211-5 | $14.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1213-9 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1212-2 | $9.99 | KINDLE

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The Miracles of Jesus Wessel Bentley

What do the miracles of Jesus have to do with our lives today? This informative, accessible, and relevant book of daily readings takes you from Ash Wednesday to Easter.

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Shadows, Darkness, and Dawn Thomas R. Steagald

This Lent, trace the journey of Jesus toward the cross, as well as explore the journeys of people who are touched by him—Nicodemus, the woman at the well, the man born blind, Mary and Martha, and others.

6 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1032-6 | $15.00 | PAPERBACK

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LENT Pauses for Lent Trevor Hudson

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2015 Observing the 40 days of Lent helps us prepare for Easter in a thoughtful, meaningful way. In this beautifully minimalist book, Hudson helps you focus on one word for each day of Lent. Each meditation includes a scripture, Hudson’s unique and applicable insights, and a closing prayer that give you a thought to take into your day.

40 days • Includes reflection questions 978-0-8358-1504-8 | $8.99 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1505-5 | $4.99 | EPUB

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Reaching Toward Easter Derek Maul

Join Derek Maul on a devotional pilgrimage through the Gospel of John during Lent. His daily devotions feature indepth exploration of scripture, powerful personal stories, and prayers that will bring you closer to the risen Christ.

8 weeks • Includes Leader’s Guide 978-0-8358-1061-6 | $16.00 | PAPERBACK 978-0-8358-1158-3 | $9.99 | EPUB 978-0-8358-1074-6 | $9.99 | KINDLE 978-0-8358-1031-9

Interruptions

Jacob Armstrong Jesus was interrupted constantly, but he accepted interruptions as opportunities. Armstrong offers insight and encouragement for responding to your interruptions.

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Parables and Passion John Indermark

Examine the parables of Jesus in light of his betrayal and death on the cross. Discover the significance of the parables as Indermark helps you apply their truths to your daily life.

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