With wisdom, compassion, and gentle humor, Parker J. Palmer invites us to listen to the inner teacher and follow its leadings toward a sense of meaning and purpose. Telling stories from his own life and the lives of others who have made a difference, he shares insights gained from darkness and depression as well as fulfillment and joy, illuminating a pathway toward vocation for all who seek the true calling of their lives.

Remember feeling a pull, sensing a divine guide that was leading you to the right place or person? Destiny, that inner compass, directs you to fulfillment of your highest purpose. When you reflect on your life, you may be amazed that your greatest moments resulted from circumstances that you did not control or initiate. You were destined! Stepping into your destiny means fulfilling the role you were created to play in life. You thrive and find the...

This book contains the meditations for a retreat for the renewal of vows of the consecrated lay women of the Apostles of the Interior Life, given from May 28 to June 1, 2018. The theme was "the mystery of evangelical love" or the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and obedience. In these reflections, I tried to gaze upon the foundational realities of our existence—especially the truth of our belovedness in the arms of our heavenly Father—within...

Akathist is a Christian hymn dedicated to a saint, holy event, or One of the Persons of the Holy Trinity. This booklet is a translation (from Ukrainian) of one of the most beautiful akathists, gratitude to God for everything. When used piously it can serve the purpose of reminding everyone of how great God's deeds for us are and how much grateful we ought to be, indeed, for everyone and everything.

A life of consecration prefigures what Christians hope for by calling into question the value of power, sexuality, and material possessions. Religious life challenges the idea that these things alone bring happiness and shows that we can be more fulfilled, happier, and more, whole without being attached to them. Furthermore, detaching ourselves from these desires allows others to live with more dignity and greater ease, as well. Consecrated life,...

It's easy for Christians in our day to become fearful and confused. From doctrinal debates to culture wars, some Christians feel like they move from one crisis to another. Christ didn't die and rise for us to live afraid, however, and our crucified and risen Savior ascended to rule all things for our good. We are not a people without hope. We have Christ. Let the Bird Fly reminds readers that we are a free people, bought with the price of Christ's...

Richard H. Bliese draws on historic architecture of eight-sided churches to call attention to an important but often overlooked emphasis on the eighth day of creation. Early Christians were focused on God's new creation that began in Christ's resurrection on Sunday, the first day of the week. But, these Christians understood resurrection as the continuation of God's creative and redemptive activity. So, the first day of the week became the eighth...

Called: Recovering Lutheran Principles for Ministry and Vocation explores vocation and the call to ministry from a Lutheran perspective and reveals their promise for the wider church. It offers a foundation and clarity for those considering the office of rostered ministry, while encouraging all believers to live their spiritual priesthood and faith vocation by responding to the gospel's call to love and serve the neighbor. The book has two main parts:...

An Adventure That Will Reshape Your Understanding of The Church's Purpose and Destiny, "The Glorious Church" by Benjamin Kroeske Explore the divine vision of God for His beloved Church in the modern world. God's dream was never a mere utopian vision; it is a divine plan where living stones, His beloved children, come together to form a magnificent temple-a sanctuary for the Almighty. Benjamin Kroeske welcomes you into this vision, highlighting the...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF TALES OF A WANDERING PROPHET What happens when God's plans and your prophetic journey intersect? This book will help me grow in my prophetic gifts so that I can discover the plans that God has for me and move forward in my purpose.   God has a plan and a future for each of us, but many people don't know what that plan is, and if they do, they don't know how to walk in it. Hubie Synn knows the feeling. Step by step, one adventure...