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Ordinary Blessings

Author : Meta Herrick Carlson

Publisher : Fortress Press

Page : 134 pages

File Size : 30,31 MB

Release : 2020-02-11

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 1506450628

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The ordinary moments of life can be sacred, if we simply take a moment to notice. This collection of prayers, poems, and meditations offers a brief respite from the hectic, harried pace of our days. Open it when the spirit moves you or when the spirit feels distant--the words will be here to inspire, calm, and encourage you either way. From gifted poet and empathetic pastor Meta Herrick Carlson, Ordinary Blessings collects blessings for loving yourself, enduring hard things, authenticity, living with others, and the rhythms of each day. Pause, take a deep breath, and open these pages to find that you've been standing on holy ground all along.



Ordinary Blessings for Parents

Author : Meta Herrick Carlson

Publisher : Broadleaf Books

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 43,96 MB

Release : 2022-08-30

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1506481523

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Those of us who care for children--biological moms and dads, adoptive parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, godparents, foster parents, big siblings, chosen family, and all the rest of us--know how hard and heroic caring for young people can be. But when we're caught up in the day-to-day challenges of raising children, from teething to teen relationships, we can easily miss the sanctity of these moments. Gifted poet, empathetic pastor, and mom of three Meta Herrick Carlson names the moments we take for granted or that make us second-guess ourselves. Her blessings call out the simple struggles that remind us we are in good company and that we are loved in the midst of loving children. Ordinary Blessings for Parents is a spiritual high-five for parents in every stage of raising kids. The book includes blessings for washing bottles, for belly laughs, for the death of a beloved adult, and for the legacy we want to pass on. If you're a parent or caregiver, you are bound to find a word you didn't know you needed and to pass a blessing or two on in solidarity with other families in your life. Take this moment today to pause, reflect, and appreciate the sacred ordinary within your family.



Ordinary Blessings for the Christmas Season

Author : Meta Herrick Carlson

Publisher : Broadleaf Books

Page : 156 pages

File Size : 34,83 MB

Release : 2023-10-03

Category : Religion

ISBN : 150648154X

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Encounter the sacred in the ordinary and not-so-ordinary of the holiday season with this beautiful book of blessings. For so many of us, the season leading up to Christmas is a time of huge expectations, huge busyness, and often huge grief. Ordinary Blessings for the Christmas Season, from gifted poet and empathetic pastor Meta Herrick Carlson, is a beautiful collection of prayers, poems, and meditations to help us recognize the holy beneath the hustle and hibernation of the season. While we travel, spend time with family, contend with consumerism, confront grief, and soak up joyful moments, the blessings in this book are a lovely companion for all of us who are looking to access the deeper meaning of the holidays The book includes blessings for all the ordinary and not-so-ordinary moments of the season, like addressing Christmas cards, setting boundaries with family, shoveling snow, and the first Christmas without a loved one. Also included are blessings dedicated to beloved nativity characters like Mary and the magi, blessings for each of the twelve days of Christmas, and a beautiful collection of sacred-word-inspired blessings that readers can use as daily Advent readings, connecting us to the ancient story of Christmas. Let this beautiful little book be a reminder that the holy can be found in the routine and the ritual of the holiday season.



Out of the Ordinary

Author : Joyce Rupp

Publisher : Ave Maria Press

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 18,49 MB

Release : 2011-01-10

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1594713200

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This perennial bestseller is now available in a tenth-anniversary edition that showcases Joyce Rupp's poems, a new preface by the author, and a new design. Joyce Rupp's characteristic creativity and reverence for the divine are on full display in this collection of prayer resources for birthdays, holidays, holy days, transitions, and many other occasions, helping readers enter more deeply and reflectively into the liturgical and seasonal celebrations of their lives. Ideal for personal use, or as a gift for loved ones celebrating a landmark occasion, Out of the Ordinary: Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season is an invaluable resource for ministers, spiritual directors, and lay leaders alike, who turn to its prayers, reflections, and rituals for personal and communal occasions both "ordinary" and profound.



A Simple Blessing

Author : Michael W. Smith

Publisher : Zondervan

Page : 102 pages

File Size : 39,74 MB

Release : 2011-03-22

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0310427746

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Something wonderful and life-changing has been happening at Michael W. Smith's concerts. Recently he began closing the evening with a simple prayer of blessing woven from Scripture. The response has been overwhelming. The emails and letters of testimony are like nothing he has ever experienced in his 25 years of ministry. Far from being a 'magical' formula for extracting wealth and possessions from God, he has discovered that God's blessings are measured more by the flourishing of character in adversity than by the flourishing of stuff. The amazing result of God's true blessing is overflowing joy and peace. Unfortunately, many are robbed of the promise of blessing because they seek to be blessed more than to bless others. This beautiful work, written with writer Thomas Williams, will inspire readers to examine their hearts and learn to experience God's blessing as they seek to bless others, thus discovering the secret to drawing near to the heart of God.



Everyday Blessings Journal

Author : Barbour Publishing

Publisher : Barbour Publishing

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,22 MB

Release : 2009

Category :

ISBN : 9781602604452

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These wonderfully encouraging devotional journals each feature more than 200 short readings.



The World Is Awake

Author : Linsey Davis

Publisher : Zonderkidz

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 41,78 MB

Release : 2018-02-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0310762073

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Inspire children to be thankful for all of God’s blessings with this joyful celebration of the simple pleasures all around us. Perfect for sharing at bedtime or story time, The World Is Awake gives children (and their parents) a sense of awe and wonder at the world around them. Linsey Davis, New York Times bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor, invites us to celebrate the everyday miracles that surround us in this inspiring and diverse picture book. From blooming flowers in the backyard to the roaring animals at the zoo to the breeze in the evening trees … the world is awake! Now also available as a board book, The World Is Awake: features playful and heartwarming read-aloud rhymes from Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor Linsey Davis includes whimsical, joy-filled illustrations from bestselling artist Lucy Fleming is a great board book for ages 0-4, preschool, kindergarten and early elementary age kids celebrates diversity and inspires gratitude for God’s blessings makes a wonderful gift for birthdays, Easter, and other gift-giving holidays Celebrate your everyday blessings through The World Is Awake. Look for additional inspirational children’s picture books and audio products from award-winning author Linsey Davis: Smallest Spot of a Dot How High is Heaven Stay This Way Forever One Big Heart The Linsey Davis Children’s Audio Collection



To Light Their Way

Author : Kayla Craig

Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Page : 241 pages

File Size : 10,21 MB

Release : 2021-10

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1496454006

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Prayers to guide your journey of raising kids in a complicated world. In an age of distraction and overwhelm, finding the words to meaningfully pray for our children--and for our journey as parents--can feel impossible. Written with warmth and welcome, To Light Their Way gives voice to your prayers when words won't come. Filled with more than 100 modern liturgies, this book guides you into an intentional conversation with God for your children and the world they live in. From everyday struggles like helping your child find friends or thrive in school to larger issues like praying for a brighter world rooted in peace and truth, these pleas and petitions act as a gentle guide, reminding us that while our words may fail, God never does. At the core of To Light Their Way is the deepest of prayers: that our children will experience the love of God so deeply that their lives will be an outpouring of love that lights up the world.



Blessings Abound

Author : Sherry Lynn Leonard

Publisher : Trafford Publishing

Page : 66 pages

File Size : 27,71 MB

Release : 2011-04-20

Category : Religion

ISBN : 1426962460

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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV In Blessings Abound, Sherrys shares spiritual principles, personal anecdotes, and applicable Scriptures to remind others that the Lord Jesus Christ is the great I Am and is an everlasting presence for all who seek His wisdom. Jesus has been a constant companion in Leonards life since she first accepted Him in eighth grade; she soon learned how completely He knew her heart and the best ways she could serve Him. By sharing nuggets of truth from her own unique and complex spiritual journey, Sherry helps others discover the significance of prayer, the importance of forgiveness and redemption, and the power of implementing God's Word in all aspects of life. Sherry offers guidance in all aspects of daily living including proper communication in marriage, effective ways to teach children about God, and methods to live an abundant life reflective of Gods divine plan. Blessings Abound offers an inspirational guidebook for anyone seeking to bring honor and praise to Jesus



Social Knots Untied

Author : Thomas De Witt Talmage

Publisher :

Page : 480 pages

File Size : 29,45 MB

Release : 1899

Category : Christian life

ISBN :

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