The Book Of Practical Faith

Is faith meant only for churchgoers? This concise and eloquent volume offers a vision of a "practical faith" that will benefit anyone regardless of their religious (or irreligious) beliefs. In four lucid steps -- Releasing Guilt, Gathering Trust, Practicing Patience, and Learning Transcendence -- author D. Patrick Miller reveals a path to greater peace, perseverance, and dedication.

Hebrews is a thorough and wide-ranging look at Jesus' fulfillment of the expectations and religious requirements of the Old Testament. Dr. Pentecost guides the reader through the rich historical meaning and contemporary applications of Hebrews.

"These short and elegant meditations on an often overlooked part of the New Testament by a first rate scholar priest offer much food for thought as we try to relate the Bible to our own often troubled world. Drawing on an extensive pastoral ministry as well as modern scholarship, Fr. Huffstetler succeeds in offering comfort, challenge and resources for the Christian life." -Mark D. Chapman, Professor of the History of Modern Theology, University of Oxford "Accessible, gracefully provocative and drenched in the reckless mercy of God, these meditations help us imagine what a true ambassador for Jesus Christ might say and do, how they might listen and how they might love." -Mark Oakley, Dean, St. John's College, University of Cambridge "...Brief...insightful meditations that exemplify the irresistible appeal of Scripture as believers and their communities deal with life's crises." -from the Foreword by Carl R. Holladay "Practical Faith and Active Love: Meditations on the Epistle of James is a 'game plan for life.'" -Joan Cronan, Athletic Director Emeritus, University of Tennessee

More than ever before, many of us are struggling to cope with the trials and tribulations of modern life. In this concise and eloquent volume, D. Patrick Miller inspires us to meet these challenges with a practical faith, which he describes as "the way out of misery, the way into self-knowledge, and the way toward a more fulfilling and effective life." Miller outlines a path to a "useful spirituality" that can be floowed by anyone with or without traditional religious beliefs. In four lucid steps--Releasing Guilt, Gathering Trust, Practicing Patience, and Learning Transcendence--Miller shows how to develop a practical faith in the midst of everyday life. A journalist by trade who has rediscovered the value of faith after a health and spiritual crisis, he condenses years of personal and professional study into an exceptional synthesis of contemporary wisdom. In today's tumultuous world, The Book of Practical Faith offers all of us an invaluable gift: a sensible path toward an everyday experience of faith that is at once pragmatic and profound.

Is faith meant only for churchgoers? At a time when more and more people are identifying themselves as "spiritual but not religious," there is a need for a clear, non-dogmatic guide to finding one's own path of transformation. Originally published in 1995 and changing the lives of thousands ever since, this concise and eloquent volume offers a vision of a "practical faith" that will benefit anyone regardless of their religious (or irreligious) beliefs. In four lucid steps - Releasing Guilt, Gathering Trust, Practicing Patience, and Learning Transcendence - D. Patrick Miller reveals a path to greater peace, perseverance, and dedication in the midst of everyday life. NOW IN HARDBACK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 20 YEARS. Selected for inclusion in READER'S CATALOG (2nd edition) as one of the best spiritual books in print "Grab your highlighter pen before you sit down with this book.. . I highlighted an average of one quote per page, a lifetime record. If you know someone who agonizes over spiritual skepticism, do both of you a favor: give Miller's extraordinary book as a present. This is a timeless work of wisdom, destined to become a classic." - ROSE ROSETREE, Pathways Magazine "Succinct and salutary... D. Patrick Miller's thoughtful treatment of faith clarifies why this spiritual practice is such an important part of the sacred adventure of life." - FREDERIC BRUSSAT, SpiritualityandPractice.com "This book offers a gentle, disciplined approach to growth with subtle insight and compassion. Miller names the habitual obstacles that keep us small and opens up a way to greater love, faith, and freedom." - J. RUTH GENDLER, The Book of Qualities This book has been taught in classes at Iyanla Vanzant's Inner Visions Institute for Spiritual Development.

No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are invited to kick it up a notch with Serving the Lord, an evangelical Bible study guide on the book of James. There is no better way to grow in spiritual maturity than faithfully serving God and His people, and no better example of a devoted servant than James, the brother of Jesus. James makes it clear that serving the Lord means putting faith into action in tangible ways that produce healthy fruit. Faith that consists merely of good intentions or intellectual assent is incomplete or dead. Authentic faith always produces evidence of holy living and good deeds by the grace and power of the Holy Spirit, such as: • Mercy ministry to the poor • Protecting the defenseless • Rejecting worldliness • Praying for the sick ... and much, much more. Christians are to let all kinds of trials become tests that strengthen their faith and yield righteous works—not to earn salvation but to give evidence of it. The result is spiritual perseverance that leads to eternal glory. It may not make sense to the rest of the world, but believers count troubles as pure joy because in Christ their troubles ultimately have a redemptive purpose. Today is the day to see for yourself what a practical difference Serving the Lord can make in your walk with God.

Adventures in Faith & Family offers practical, intelligent, loving, spirit-filled wisdom for those looking for a friend who will guide them with faith as they pursue their own adventure of being a family. Delving into the multiple scenarios of a child’s life, Susan Lukey has drawn on years of research and her own experiences as teacher, minister, youth leader, and parent to reveal how families can sensitively and faithfully support and nurture a child’s growth “to become all that God has created them to be.”