Spiritual Seeds

"INSPIRED BY A FOREVER LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE" LIVING LIFE WITH PURPOSE You are no accident; in fact, God has a purpose for everything He has created. You can rest in the knowledge that God has great and mighty plans for you; however, these plans can only come to fruition when you follow His path. David Baldwin, inspired by the most profound event of his life, will walk you through the Scriptures discussing why you were born, God's expectations for your life, how to stay connected to God, and how to maintain your life so that when your life is over, you will hear the words "Well done, good and faithful servant." "Spiritual Seeds to be Planted is a must read for anyone who wants to understand the power of the seeds that they have been given. Dave will give you the knowledge and tools you need to better steward what God has given you. I urge you to read this engaging and insightful book." Rich Pennington, Founding and co-pastor, Horizons Church David Baldwin was born and raised in Virginia. Professionally, David is a partner in the accounting firm of Rice and Baldwin, L.L.P. As a volunteer, he has served in an assortment of ministries and in a variety of capacities. His greatest passions are encouraging and assisting others with their calling.

The book, Planting Spiritual Seeds and Uprooting Spiritual Trees: A to Z Prayer Points, is an inspirational spiritual book of prayer. This is a book that compares physical seeds with spiritual seeds, with the aim to enlighten the eyes of understanding of readers that nothing happens by chance. What you sow, you reap—both in the physical and in the spiritual. If you sow good seeds, you reap good harvest. Conversely, if you sow bad seeds, you reap bad harvest. Therefore, consciousness of the nature of seeds one sows and receives is very important because life and death are in the power of the tongue. Furthermore, the book teaches us to uproot what we do not want and establish what we want in our lives through prayers.

Spiritual Seeds is about “gaining the resources to impart spiritual and social wealth to our children.” The purpose of this book is to give (pre-) parents a tangible model and workable vision for growing their family with God's caring provision.

This book brings together a selection of classic spiritual writings from the twentieth century's most inspirational authors. Arranged thematically, this book is ideal for use as a spiritual primer for laity and clergy alike, and is also helpful for sermon preparation. The topics include alienation and loneliness, holiness and spirituality, justice and kindness, purity of heart, humility and renunciation, spiritual presence and incarnation, and worship, gratitude, and joy. Challenging and engaging, these writings will invite us to explore and deepen our sense of the sacred in our everyday lives. Selections are from the work of Karl Barth, Daniel Berrigan, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Martin Buber, Dorothy Day, Matthew Fox, Gustavo Gutierrez, Dag Hammarskjold, Vaclav Havel, Abraham Heschel, Martin Luther King Jr., Madeleine L'Engle, C. S. Lewis, Thomas Merton, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Henri Nouwen, Brother Roger of Taize, Dorothee Soelle, Simone Weil, and many others. A short biography of each writer is included.

Spiritual Seeds: How to Cultivate Spiritual Wealth within Your Future Children is about “gaining the resources to impart spiritual and social wealth to our children.” The authors clarify the division of labor (God’s, parents’ and children’s roles) raising children and letting them leave the nest. The primary reader base is Millennials, who are open to being spiritually mentored in building a God-honoring household. Broadly speaking, the content is relevant to parents and grandparents of any age, but is meant to be pre-emptive to the child raising initiative. The purpose of this book is to give (pre-) parents a tangible model and workable vision for growing their family with God’s caring provision. More personally, it’s a legacy tool from the authors to our sons and wives to invite them to consider how they will build their home and reach higher with God’s enablement.

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Named one of the 50 best spiritual books of 2017 by Spirituality & Practice. Winner of a 2018 Catholic Press Association Award: Prayer Collections (First Place). and a 2018 Association of Catholic Publishers Award: Prayer & Spirituality (First Place). Some of Sr. Joyce Rupp’s most perennially popular books have been collections of her original prayers, blessings, poems, and reflections. In Prayer Seeds, the bestselling author and retreat leader offers almost a hundred new selections on a variety of themes such as the feasts and seasons of the liturgical year, compassion, ministry, difficult times, and important events—all suitable for personal or group prayer. People who attend Rupp’s retreats or workshops often approach her to ask for a copy of a prayer that she composed for the event. In 2000, she collected her prayers in the book Out of the Ordinary. In Prayer Seeds, Rupp follows up with about a hundred never-before-published prayers written since the publication of the first collection. The prayers are organized thematically. Rupp’s warmth and closeness to God along with her sensitivity to the joy and sadness of life make her an ideal prayer companion. Her prayers are like seed planted in your soul. Tended and watered by love, they will grow and bear a rich harvest in your life.