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Many of us are aware of our spiritual nature, and we have a real desire and need to talk to God. Prayer, however, seems a difficult thing to do. While talking to our friends comes easily, we often think that talking to God does not. In 'How to Pray', John Pritchard takes us on a journey into prayer. He begins by showing us how to see the divine in everyday life and how to slow down enough to hear God. He makes a wealth of useful suggestions about: how to pray; when to pray; how to pray with the Bible; how to pray with the imagination; how to pray with others and how to pray when the going gets tough. Whether you are just starting out in your prayer life or want to deepen and refresh it, this practical handbook will be a constant source of ideas and inspiration. "This book will be valued not only by new Christians but also by those who want to deepen their spiritual life." Church of England Newspaper

Full of candid reflections on the struggles and triumphs that were happening both in the public eye and behind closed doors, this is the autobiography of one of the nation's favourite TV diet and fitness experts of the past 50 years.

"A collection of Richard Hays's most significant essays from the last twenty-five years"--

"A multimodal reflection on the way theological education can foster pluralistic community and resist Western ideals of individualism, masculinity, and whiteness"--

Celebrating the contributions of the ethnic seminary in America While the narrative of decline haunts churches and seminaries in the United States, there is great hope to be found in the explosive growth of Christian populations in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. In light of this, much can be learned from points of intersection between the minority and majority worlds, such as Logos Evangelical Seminary, an ATS-accredited Chinese-language seminary in California--the first in the US. Chloe Sun makes the case here for why an ethnic seminary like Logos has much to teach us about the evolving possibilities for theological education in a society of cultural exchange, with many populations living in diaspora. Sun, a professor of Old Testament at Logos, has herself been formed by an array of cultural influences. She was raised by Chinese parents who were born in Vietnam, she grew up hearing multiple languages, and she has lived in China, Hong Kong, and the United States. With this unique background, she recognizes and extols the richness of pluralism, recognizing in it the work of God, akin to the diversity instantiated at the biblical Pentecost event. The title of this book comes from Logos's motto: "Attempt great things for God; rescue millions of souls." In this spirit, Sun's vision is one of both humility and ambition, which begins by honoring the particularity of a person or group of people, and then moves outward to the universal, all-inclusive movement of the Holy Spirit.

"Reflections on living in Christian community during our current times of political division, dehumanization, and cruelty"--

The famous improvisational principle of "yes, and . . ." has produced a lot of great comedy. But it also offers an invigorating approach to life in general, and the spiritual life in particular. From Moses to Ruth to Jesus, Scripture is full of people boldly saying "yes, and . . ." as they accept what life throws their way and build upon it. In this book, pastor, speaker, and improv aficionado MaryAnn McKibben Dana blends Scripture, psychology, theology, and pop culture in a wise, funny, down-to-earth guide to God, improv, and the art of living. Offering concrete spiritual wisdom in the form of seven improvisational principles, this book will help readers become more awake, creative, resilient, and ready to play--even (and perhaps especially) when life doesn't go according to plan. "We are all improvisers," says McKibben Dana, "often without realizing it. We improvise in order to get through the day. We improvise when life surprises us. We do it without even thinking about it. This book will help you do it better."

"182 daily prayers based on the psalms, intended for use with Anglican prayer beads"--

"A short philosophical narrative about an angel wrestling with the decision to rebel against God and leave his post in the Garden of Eden"--

"The fourth edition of a compact textbook that addresses the most important issues in the field of bioethics from a Christian perspective"--

"A writer who has reflected for years on how we use words draws upon exemplary writers and speakers to present strategies for life-giving speaking and writing in a climate of confusing public discourse"--

"A meditation on the importance of the Lord's Prayer for contemporary Christian life, with insights drawn from the wisdom and experience of early Christians"--

"A brief introduction to Christianity in five statements of belief"--

"The second edition of a book on American racial justice issues from a Christian perspective, advocating a reparations paradigm rather than an approach based on reconciliation"--