The Christian church has a long and rich history, spanning some two thousand years. Over this time it has produced theologies, hymns, confessions, liturgies and catechisms, while its more famous sons and daughters have left a vast legacy of spiritual insight dealing with faith, prayer, meditation, community, witness and practical living. This stirring introduction to pre-Reformation Christianity questions the assumption that where we are now is as good as it gets. Drawing on the wisdom and power of those who have gone before us, it presents a prophetic challenge to contemporary Christian thinking, and opens the way to a richer, fuller life. For each day of the year, the author offers a Bible passage, a related meditation, and a brief concluding thought or reflection.

Hear the Ancient Wisdom: Daily Readings from the Early Church to the Reformation

Ringma, Charles R.

Cascade Books

<p>Combines the author's thoughts with those of prolific writer and Christian teacher Henri Nouwen.</p>

The Seeking Heart: A Journey With Henri Nouwen

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Paraclete Pr

Spirituality cannot be an escape from reality. Jesus Christ empowers us to live in the world in ways that glorify God, enhance the well-being of others, and transform our world. We are encouraged to take life seriously in all its dimensions: personal, social, economic, cultural, political and spiritual. Here are 110 faith-stretching reflections on many issues of daily living. Each is an encouragement to live life realistically, proactively, and with hope. Charles Ringma is Professor of Missions and Evangelism at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He has previously done mission work among the Aborigines in Australia, and was Australian founder and executive director of Teen Challenge in Brisbane. He has taught at the Asian Theological Seminary in Manila and is the author of C

Life in Full Stride

Regent College Publishing

In a post-Christendom world, young people continue to be vitally interested in matters of spirituality and justice, despite their lack of engagement with the Christian faith and church. This situation calls for new forms of communication and a reconsideration of the claims of the Christian faith.  This book for searching minds does just this. A series of letters written by theologian Charles Ringma to his 19-year-old granddaughter, Finding Naasicaa addresses ultimate issues of life, faith, spirituality and social transformation accessibly, unpretentiously and winsomely.

Finding Naasicaa: Letters of Hope in an Age of Anxiety

<p>This devotional of 365 meditations by theologian and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer helps you see that it is possible to impact that world if we allow ourselves to be transformed into the likeness of Christ. Experience the power of Bonhoeffer’s words in a way that challenges you to live out your discipleship daily―combining personal spirituality with an active concern for those around you.</p>

Seize the Day (with Dietrich Bonhoeffer): A 365 Day Devotional

Ringma, Charles

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In the Midst of Much-Doing: Cultivating a Missional Spirituality

Langham Global Library

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