Editorial: Ave Maria Press
This Lent, journey through the Passion of Christ with Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP, in Witness, a daily devotional that reflects on those who encountered Jesus, exploring their choices, struggles, and moments of grace while inspiring repentance, trust, compassion, humility, courage, and sacrifice.
Being a spiritual warrior is not easy. This path challenges you to the darkest of the dark. You always feel there is no way out. The challenges and obstacles force you to face your fears, conquer your emotions. The traumas, sadness & pain are overwhelming. Sometimes the battles are tiring. It seems it will never end. You may ask “will I ever get into the light?” The answer is yes. You will. You are born to bring the light into the darkness. You dare to come to earth to share your wisdom for your victory. In this course, we will Support your path through coaching sessions & meditations Liberate your fears Transform limiting beliefs Heal your wounded traumas Shine your light Share your wisdom Be the conduit for global transformation Trust yourself and the universe Walk your path with courage And much more You have the courage, resilience, and wisdom to conquer any lessons in this lifetime. We are only supporting you in your amazing path.Ver libro
When we lose someone we love, we are forever changed. When our person dies, our grief needs room. Leanne Friesen thought she knew a lot about bereavement. She had studied it in school and preached at memorial services. But only when her own sister died from cancer did she learn, in her very bones, what grieving people don't need—and what they do. In Grieving Room, Friesen writes with vulnerability, wisdom, and somehow even wit about the stark and sacred lessons learned at deathbeds and funerals. When someone dies, we need room for imperfect goodbyes, she writes, and room for a changing faith. We need room for regret and room to rage at the world. Room for hard holidays and room in our schedules. We need room for redemption and room for resurrection—and we also need room to never "get over it." In this poignant account of a sister's mourning and a pastor's journey, Friesen pushes back against a world that wants to minimize our sorrow and avoid our despair. She helps those of us walking with the grieving figure out what to say and what not to say, and she offers practical ways to create ample space for every emotion and experience. Reflection questions, practices, and prayers at the end of the book offer guidance and ideas for individuals and groups.Ver libro
While “health and wealth” proponents urge Christians to claim for themselves material blessings, others insist that God’s best gifts can’t be enjoyed until heaven. The truth of God’s intentions, writes acclaimed author Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, is far greater than either perspective suggests.Packed with inspiring stories, God’s Economy invites readers to step into the good life God intends his people to enjoy here and now—not a shrink-wrapped, plastic version of prosperity but a liberating approach to living that leads to genuine and lasting satisfaction.With persuasive enthusiasm, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove draws from the teachings of Jesus on money and explores five tactics for living in God’s economy of abundance. Rather than being subject to unpredictable market factors, those who live by God’s economy find their security in the richness of community and generosity.Ver libro
"A treasure trove of practical magic for both novices and more experienced practitioners . . . beautifully crafted spells that invoke the alchemy of possibility." —PanGaia A leaf from an oak tree . . . a wildflower . . . water from a sparkling stream . . . dirt from a cool dark cave—these are the age-old tools of natural magic. Born of the earth, possessing inherent power, they await only our touch and intention to bring their magical qualities to life. The four elements are powerful magical tools. Using their energies, we can transform ourselves, our lives, and our world. This much-loved, classic guide offers more than seventy-five spells, rites, and simple rituals you can perform using the marvelous powers of the natural world.Ver libro
Connect with the Spirit of God through daily devotions based on hymns you love. In this one-month devotional, spend four weeks experiencing the comfort and hope of the Holy Spirit through a musical journey that begins with our restoration and ends with God revealed to us in His Word and by His Spirit. Go deeper than the hymnal and learn the inspiring and encouraging stories behind familiar and perhaps unfamiliar hymns. Connect the words of the hymns to Scripture in a unique and thought-provoking way. Each week is structured to take you through a specific element of the Spirit's character and reflect on Him: Restoration, Comforter, Helper, and Revelation. Each day will focus on a different hymn, including the hymn's text, a brief history and testimony about the hymn, and a devotion based on truths found in the hymn and corresponding Scripture.Ver libro
When Mary finds out her widowed mother is relying on her wage to run their household, Mary takes the only job she can find. She's keeping it from everyone that she's now Mrs. Claus at the department store in town. Her Amish bishop would not be impressed and neither would Nathan Miller, the man she's set her sights upon. Meanwhile, Mary's mother has a secret of her own when she embarks upon a pretend relationship to keep the Christmas matchmakers at bay. What will Mary do when she finds out what her mamm is up to? And will Mary's mother find she has more than delusions on her hands when it comes to love? Could there be a double helping of love coming for this mother and daughter duo this Christmas? A Christmas romance about life, love, and what really matters.Ver libro
