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The first step in healing from trauma begins with telling one's story. Many people are afraid to tell the story of their trauma; they may feel they can't even share their story with God. Survivors...

In today's deeply divided world where discussions can quickly become heated and uncivil, churches need to learn the skills for having conversations about sensitive issues. Our society needs brave...

New with updated content, the Chrysalis Leaders' Manual is designed to be used by the Lay Leader, Peer Leader, and Spiritual Leader for the Chrysalis weekend. It contains information on the...

Jesus was a spiritual teacher who demonstrated personal and social transformation. His earliest disciples were first known not as Christians but as followers of the Way. Jesus' Way was a spirituality...

Over the past four decades, author Daniel Wolpert has answered the question "What do you do for a living?" with "I am a student of the spiritual life." In the original foreword to Creating a Life...

Spiritual growth sounds great, but what does it mean? There is something very grounding about trees. We understand how they grow and how dirt, seeds, water, and roots support the life and seasons of...

La relaci?n ?ntima con Dios que has anhelado estß a tu alcance, a pesar del caos de hacer malabares con m·ltiples responsabilidades, tiempos l?mites y de las diferentes labores de tu vida estirada...

It's common knowledge that walking benefits your physical health. But have you considered that walking is good for your soul? Every Step a Prayer explores the history of walking as a spiritual...

Everyday Contemplative : The Way Of Prayerful LivingAuthor: L. Roger OwensPublisher: Upper Room BooksPublication Date: Feb 01, 2022Number of Pages: 160 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding:...

Though the shadow side of aging is a reality, author Missy Buchanan brings spiritual light and nourishment to people in the later years of life. Older adults struggle with chronic pain and diminished...

Fully Human, Fully Divine is an invitation to an embodied Advent. Over the course of four weeks, it encourages us to embrace the experience of the Advent season fully, with our whole selves and...

During times of suffering, the church can become a place where people want to run to instead of away from. Small groups offer a safe space for individuals to connect meaningfully with one another,...

It's hard to imagine Advent or Christmas without music, and that goes beyond popular carols and handbells. Author Max Vincent invites readers to discover the music in the biblical story of Christmas...

Many of us long to hear God's voice, yet we often overlook the great wisdom God gave us in our bodies. There is a deep connection between our bodies and spirits. What might happen if we listened more...

Las crisis de la vida amenazan nuestra estabilidad espiritual. La p?rdida de un ser querido -se espere o no su muerte- es siempre traumßtica. El trauma de adaptarse a la nueva realidad de viuda...

This charming devotional book takes readers on an inward journey to the miracle of Christ's birth in the little town of Bethlehem. Many who will read this book probably haven't actually traveled to...

Advent is celebrated differently throughout the world. Some cultures barely observe the waiting and focus on the Christmas celebration. Others feel deeply the contrast between present circumstances...

In the face of hurtful public dialogue and worldwide conflict, many Christians want to practice and experience genuine compassion. After all, centuries of Christian teachings have insisted that...

Fear. Anger. Shame. Resentment. Despair. If you love someone with an addiction, you're probably familiar with these emotions. As the wife of an alcoholic, Alyssa Phillips knows them all too well. In...

Author Anne Cumings recalls growing up in a culture that scrutinized her body as a source of weakness and sin. Her church warned of "slippery slides into debauchery," and modern culture taught her...

Plant Like Jesus: The Church Planters DevotionalAuthor: Ben IngelbretsonPublisher: Upper Room BooksPublication Date: February 01, 2021Number of Pages: 192 pagesLanguage: EnglishBinding:...

Coloring books aren't just for kids anymore. In recent years adult coloring books have become popular. Many grownups have discovered that coloring can quiet their thoughts and reduce anxiety. Sharon...

Throughout Advent we read and sing the words Prepare the Way as we makeroom to welcome the Christ child into our lives once again. We prepareour city streets and buildings. We prepare our homes and...

In the summer of 2020, while composing a series of devotionals on the Psalms for their church, the Double Love Experience, authors Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes and Andrew Wilkes recognized that these ancient...

Todo parec?a estar bien, hasta que no lo estaba. Al reverendo Junius B. Dotson le cost? un desmayo mientras predicaba en un funeral para darse cuenta de que necesitaba un reinicio. A medida que...

Revealed: What the Bible Can Teach You About Yourself presents a unique look at a familiar cast of biblical characters through the eyes of a psychologist. While weaving in her personal story of...

Sacred Conversation: Exploring The Seven Gifts Of Spiritual DirectionAuthor: Marsha CrockettPublisher: Upper Room BooksPublication Date: Mar 01, 2022Number of Pages: 128 pagesLanguage:...

The spiritual life is often compared to a race. Pastor Rob Fuquay sees a parallel between the flags used in A1:AG5 racing and the signals God sends us in our fast-paced lives. The purpose of Take the...

The Awakened Life for High School Students is an 8-week small-group guide that empowers teens to awaken to a more abundant life through practices that build resiliency, teach psychosocial skills, and...

In this personal story, Dee Dee Risher weaves experiences from her life with the biblical story of the prophet Elisha and the Shunammite woman. Risher is captivated by this spiritually attuned,...