Spirituality

Are you feeling a little dry? Edgy and rigid? Ineffective? What would it take to be more useful in the hands of the One who made you? Just come to the well, says bestselling author Max Lucado.In this renewing and life-giving book Max leads us to the four essential nutrients every soul needs. Experience Christ's "work" on the cross and know that your sins are pardoned and your death is defeated. Receive Christ's "energy" and believe that you can do all things through the one who gives you strength. Receive his "Lordship," knowing that you belong to him and that he looks out for you. Receive his "love" and feel confident that nothing can separate you from it.Come to the well...to Christ's work on the cross, his energy, his Lordship and his Love.

The Catholic Good News Bible is a great read for those looking for a Bible that is both faithful to Greek and Hebrew sources, and yet easy to read and understand. With the inclusion of the Apocrypha and Deuterocanonical books, it is the perfect choice for Catholic readers. The clear and accessible language used throughout the Bible makes it suitable for all ages.

The Hour That Changes the World, first published by Baker in 1978, is a classic book on prayer that offers practical suggestions on how readers can revitalize their prayer lives. Dick Eastman challenges Christians to spend one hour each day in prayer, and he outlines a twelve-step prayer program to help them accomplish the task. By dividing one hour into twelve five-minute "points of focus," such as praise, waiting, confession, and Scripture praying, believers will develop a more consistent habit of daily prayer. The Hour That Changes the World draws heavily on Scripture and classic devotional writers and includes an appendix titled "Scriptural Intercession." This 25th anniversary edition features a new introduction by Eastman and a new foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada, in which she "The Hour That Changes the World may appear small and modest, but don't let its size fool you. Full of biblical insights about prayer, packed with testimonies of prayer warriors from years past, brimming with practical suggestions that will help you carve out a purposeful time of praise and intercession, Dick Eastman's book is arguably the most significant book on prayer written in modern times."

"Simple Ways to Pray for Healing" is a valuable read for anyone seeking to improve their spiritual well-being. The book offers eight effective and universal prayer methods that are capable of promoting personal growth and healing effects. The unique feature of the book is that it integrates St. Ignatius's Spiritual Exercises with contemporary spirituality. This makes the book an excellent choice for anyone in need of a source that combines ancient wisdom and contemporary spirit to help them overcome challenging situations.

The Source threads together two stories. The first that of Ursula Sontheil, sometimes known as Mother Shipton, the 16th-century Yorkshire prophetess and healer who was burnt at the stake but whose spirit survived captive in a cave in North Yorkshire. She would have been trapped for ever but for the cave's extraordinary objects left in the cave are turned to stone by the action of the lime-suffused waters from a nearby well. Mother Shipton used the powers of the waters to live again through the needs of those who came to the cave and called on her for healing. Each gift turned to stone by the waters lit another spark of life within her. Through the centuries many came for her help, enough for their needs to free her spirit to leave the cave and live again. The second story is that of another Ursula, Ursula James, a modern-day healer of minds. Mother Shipton shaped her childhood and, when she was ready to listen, came to her again when she was an adult and gave her the means to make magic happen. Through Mother Shipton's prophecies and spells, Ursula James transformed her own life and taught her that magic must be shared or it is diminished, so she passes this knowledge on to others. As the magic began to grow it took on a life of its own and spread around the world.The Source is a book that comes out of time and is of this time. It is only now, after the world of commerce has been in freefall, that we are ready to listen and respond to Sister Moon and to heal Mother Earth. Each chapter has a ritual, rite or journey, to guide the reader on their path to the source of their own power. Part fable, part spell-book, The Source has true magic woven through it for those who read it well.

Day-by-day this truly inspirational writer provides a meditation on a selected Bible verse, a short prayer and a 'thought for the day' gently helping readers to look at their world in a totally new way.

The Discipline of Grace is a great read for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of God's grace and how it applies to their life. The book explores how the same grace that saves us also sanctifies us, and offers practical advice and examples on how to grow in holiness. Jerry Bridges' clear and concise writing style makes the book accessible to readers of all levels, while still providing deep insights that will challenge even the most experienced Christians. Overall, The Discipline of Grace is a must-read for anyone looking to live a more Christ-centered life.

Take the Bible seriously and you'll discover that God makes some pretty amazing claims about you -- and about what he wants to do in your life. God's Outrageous Claims examines important assertions that can transform your life into an adventure of faith, growth, and lasting fulfillment. Discover how to grow in virtue, relate to others with authenticity, and make a real difference in the midst of a culture that's unraveling at the seams. God's Outrageous Claims is your guide to an exciting and challenging spiritual journey that can change you and your world profoundly.