1997 Reading Program
Spiritual Growth
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BECOMING A
THINKING CHRISTIAN (S&D) Abingdon
Press, 1993 This book challenges readers to think about their basic Christian beliefs and how to apply them to actions. Each chapter includes questions for reflection. |
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WOMEN: MIRRORS, MODELS, AND METAPHORS (S&D) United
Church Press, 1993 If you are interested in "looking beneath the surface" of biblical writings, this book is for you. A simple but comprehensive study guide is included. |
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EVEN IN
THE BEST OF FAMILIES: THE FAMILY OF JESUS AND OTHER
BIBLICAL FAMILIES LIKE OURS WCC
Publications, 1994 Stories of seven biblical families are retold in today's language and settings. The author's insights from his pastoral and counseling experience help readers understand relationships within today's families. |
| HEALING
TOUCH: THE CHURCH'S FORGOTTEN LANGUAGE Westminster
John Knox Press, 1994 This book shows how the Church can reclaim the historic practice of healing touch. The author presents biblical principles that encourage wholesome behavior and protect against unhealthy touch. |
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IN A BLAZE
OF GLORY: WOMANIST SPIRITUALITY AS SOCIAL WITNESS Abingdon
Press, 1995 160 pages Emilie M. Townes #2330/$15.95 This book will help readers to understand the deep spirituality that grows out of African-American faith and life. It is important reading for those from other cultures who want to stretch their understandings. |
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IS IT OKAY
TO CALL GOD "MOTHER": CONSIDERING THE FEMININE
FACE OF GOD Hendrickson Publishers, 1993 This easy-to-read book will be helpful for those struggling with how far the Church should go in using inclusive language. The author, with tender power and wit, challenges the Church to rethink its language and images of God. |
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RETURNING
TO THE HOMELAND: CHEROKEE POETRY AND SHORT STORIES (ER/SLT) WorldComm,
1994 In this beautiful collection of short stories and poetry, Cherokee author MariJo Moore shares the lore, legends, history and present life of the Eastern Cherokee people. The book presents Cherokee spirituality and a Cherokee view of the world. |
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WORTHY: ENCOUNTERS WITH BIBLICAL WOMEN Abingdon
Press, 1994 This book looks at women in the Bible who displayed positive self-esteem. The author shows how these women were able to reach beyond the limits of their environments to touch the hand of God. |
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TO BEGIN
AT THE BEGINNING: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CHRISTIAN FAITH
(S&D) United
Church Press, 1994 This readable book is a journey into the basics of Christianity and an invitation to probe deeper into the issues of the Bible, the Church, ministry, sacraments, prayer and ethics. |
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A WESLEY
FAMILY BOOK OF DAYS Renard Productions, 1994
Each day of this Wesley "scrapbook" highlights a Wesley family occasion, picture or idea. It is a good addition to resources for the 1996-97 spiritual-growth study on John Wesley. |
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WHEN I
PRAYED FOR PATIENCE...GOD LET ME HAVE IT! (ER/S&D) Harold
Shaw Publishers, 1995 In a world of instant meals, Jeanne Zornes turns to the Bible and personal experiences as she encourages readers to be more patient in everyday life. Her writing is personal and humorous. The book includes aids for small group discussion. |
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WOMAN'S
WORK: A GUIDE TO GROWTH AND SELF-DISCOVERY (S&D) Herald
Press, 1994 This book enables women to reflect on themselves, their emotions and their relationships. It focuses on such issues as spirituality, families, self-esteem, anger and friendship. It includes questions for reflection. |
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WOMEN OF
GOD, WOMEN OF THE PEOPLE: FOUR BIBLE MEDITATIONS Chalice
Press, 1995 Through four meditations, the author introduces us to biblical women who acted for justice as they struggled to claim power as people created in God's image. Each story can inform the lives of women today. |
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