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This warm-hearted little book is a window into the soul of St. Francis, one of the most passionate and inspiring followers of Jesus. «Prayer was to Francis as play is to a child: natural, easy, creative, and joyful,» author Jon Sweeney tells us. «Before it became common to speak in personal terms of a relationship with God, Francis did so and made it seem natural.» With this guide, readers will: – Pray the words that Francis taught his spiritual brothers and sisters to pray. ...

"The Jesus Prayer has historically been passed on face-to-face, from one Christ-loving person to the next, down the generations ever since the desert saints. It is learned in a community of fellow-believers, all of whom are aware of their need and sin, trying daily to resist temptation better and love God more. As you form the habit of saying this prayer in the back of your mind all the time, it soaks into you, like dye into cotton, and colors the way you encounter every person and...

With sensitivity to the Christian tradition and a rich understanding of postmodern thought, Peter Rollins argues that the movement known as the “emerging church” offers a singular, unprecedented message of transformation that has the potential to revolutionize the theological and moral architecture of Western Christianity. How (not) to Speak of God sets out to explore the theory and praxis of this contemporary expression of faith. Rollins offers a clear exploration of this embryonic movement...

"Scot McKnight stirs the treasures of our Lord's life in an engaging fashion. He did so with The Jesus Creed, and does so again with 40 Days Living the Jesus Creed. Make sure this new guide for living is on your shelf." –Max Lucado "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. And…love your neighbor as yourself." Scot McKnight has come to call this vital teaching of our Lord the Jesus Creed. He...

Ancient Paths offers personal and practical insights into «The Rule of St. Benedict», an ancient guidebook for Christian formation in community. Drawing upon centuries of Benedictine spirituality and monastic spiritual practices, Ancient Paths presents a five-fold approach to spiritual formation in community. While Benedict wrote his guidebook for monks living in the early sixth century, Ancient Paths presents Benedict's perspectives and principles as a rich source of wisdom and practical...

“Brent Bill has written one of the finest books on discernment and divine guidance that I have seen in a very long time.” –Richard J. Foster How do you discover God’s will for your life – every day? Sacred Compass offers a fresh and deeper way of living a God-directed life. J. Brent Bill draws on the quiet beauty of the Quaker path to show how spiritual discernment is more about sensing God’s gracious presence than it is about making the right decisions. As you use this book to chart...

How did the first Christians practice their faith? The Didache, an early handbook of an anonymous Christian community, «is the most important book you've never heard of.» It spells out a way of life for Jesus-followers, including how to love one another, how to practice the Eucharist, and how to take in wandering prophets. Likely written before many of the New Testament books, this little-known text can enlighten the way that Christians are church, today. Tony Jones unpacks the ancient...

Programmierer Taro hat feste Routinen entwickelt, um mit seinen Zwangsneurosen zurechtzukommen. Er weiß, dass er anders ist, und ist zufrieden damit, seinen Alltag allein zu bestreiten. Als auf einmal Dell in sein geregeltes Leben tritt, wird schnell klar, dass sie miteinander auf einer Wellenlänge sind. Beide Männer haben ihr Päckchen zu tragen, ordnen sich dem asexuellen Spektrum zu und finden in dem jeweils anderen einen geduldigen Zuhörer. Als sich ihre Freundschaft vertieft, müssen sie sich...