The paradigm of Creation Spirituality offers a fresh approach to our spiritual journeys. In Emerging Word, Donald Schmidt provides both an introduction to Creation Spirituality for those who may not be familiar with it, as well as a quick history of lectionary use in the Christian tradition and an overview of the church year. He then sets out scripture readings for each Sunday and major festival day of the year, based on the four paths of Creation Spirituality as outlined by Matthew Fox and others. Brief commentary for each set of readings provides rationale for the choice, and further invitation to see the world, the church, the Bible, and life in a new way. Whether you are familiar with Creation Spirituality, or simply curious about some of the emerging paradigms being explored in the church today, Emerging Word will challenge you. Less than a statement, Emerging Word is more an invitation to wonder, to contemplate, and to explore the story that the churc

Emerging Word: A Creation Spirituality Lectionary. Scripture Readings And Commentary for the Church Year

Religion & Spirituality

Schmidt, Donald

Christian Books & Bibles

iUniverse, Inc.

Popular preacher and storyteller Donald Schmidt breaks open two dozen stories in this book of Bible Wonderings. His unique and comfortable style engages the imagination and immediately makes you feel that you are a part of the story. You find yourself making friends with the biblical characters, and often want to continue the story beyond the printed page. 
Along the way these retellings invite you to do your own Bible wondering and question some of your presuppositions. 
Whether you have a little or a lot of biblical knowledge-even if you have never read the Bible at all, or are a confirmed skeptic-Bible Wonderings offers an exciting new way to experience your faith story. 
The study guide makes Bible Wonderings a great resource for Bible study groups or for personal devotion. A lectionary index makes it easy to use the stories in worship. 
"Turn a kaleidoscope even a little, and you see a new set of patterns and colors fall into place. In this book of wonderings, Donald Schmidt turns these stories of scriptures at slightly different angles, and the result is a fresh seeing and hearing of the Word. Bring your own sense of wonder and openness to this book, and see where it may lead you." 
John Indermark, author of Parables and Passion: Jesus' Stories for the Days of Lent (Upper Room Books)

Bible Wonderings: Familiar Tales Retold

iUniverse

In the Beginning is a simple journey through the four paths of "Creation Spirituality," taken over four weeks. It is designed for use during the four weeks leading up to Christmas, but can be enjoyed anytime during the year. By combining scripture with his own spiritual reflections, minister and writer Donald Schmidt helps you celebrate the season of Advent and prepare for Christmas. The scriptures explored each day are based on readings from Emerging Word: A Creation Spirituality Lectionary. A unique blend of humor, theological insight, and storytelling make this book a memorable journey. Let the daily readings from In the Beginning accompany you through Advent, or any other part of your faith. Find meaning in the season and celebrate God's word!

In the Beginning: Creation Spirituality for the Days of Advent

Multicultural, Nondenominational, Nonsectarian Endorsed by Protestant, Catholic and Jewish Religious Leaders A Spiritual Activity Kit for Teachers and Students of All Faiths, All Backgrounds
For the first time, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish children can study, play and learn from the same religious education resource. The God's Paintbrush Celebration Kit―inspired by the award-winning book God's Paintbrush―will help you spark the imagination of your students to think creatively about themselves and the world.
Completely nonsectarian, the God's Paintbrush Celebration Kit can be used in a variety of settings and environments, such as vacation Bible school, Sabbath morning children's service, Sunday school or a day-long or weekend retreat.
Each activity sheet includes the use of crafts, games and other indoor and outdoor activities designed to encourage your students to think about God in new and exciting ways. The Teacher Folder contains instructions and additional suggestions to make every session an extra-special spiritual learning experience.
Session Topics What is God Like? Seeing Hearing and Speaking Touching Doing
Biblical Texts Explored Psalm 100:1-2; Psalm 150 Genesis 1:31; Psalm 34:8 Psalm 29:3-4; 1 Kings 19:12 Isaiah 66:13 Deuteronomy 6:4-9
Includes 40 Full-Color Activity Sheets and Teacher Folder with Complete Instructions

God's Paintbrush Celebration Kit: A Spiritual Activity Kit

Reference

Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Jewish Lights

Let's admit it. We live in a complicated world where things are a bit crazy - and not in a good way. A global pandemic, wars, racial strife, wealth disparity, death and destruction; we are all affected by these things one way or another, even if only through the media. And we all suffer because of them - sometimes directly and physically; usually emotionally; and often spiritually, though we may not always recognize it. Some of us suffer more than others, of course, particularly those of us who are or have been touched directly by tragedy or trauma. It's enough, sometimes, to make you question your faith. It's enough, sometimes, to make you wonder if you're cursed. "Not so!" says Jesus. Not only are we not cursed, it is in these painful extremes we are the most blessed. With genuine pastoral sensitivity, Schmidt says, "The Beatitudes tell us that we can find and experience God's presence in difficult times. We can know ours lives are expressions of divine love when we seek to bring about peace and justice in our world. We can find comfort when we are grieving and hurting. And all those times when people put us down for our adherence to living the gospel, we can feel assured that - despite ridicule - we are on the right path."

The Beatitudes for Progressive Christians: A Ten Session Study Guide

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Wood Lake Publishing

Revelation is a powerful book that was written a long time ago to express a powerful message. Unfortunately, so many people have played with it and interpreted it and have found in it only the things they wanted to find, it's difficult to "hear" the original intent through all the interpretation. Yet, when we set aside the nonsense and speculation, we find a story of God's presence with a fractured and frightened community, which makes Revelation a perfect book to study in our own time and place. Revelation… for Progressive Christians is a seven-session study guide that invites readers to explore Revelation as a fun, hope-filled book that contains a lot of fanciful imagery and symbolic references, to be sure, but that at its core, offers words of assurance and hope to the church and its people today

Revelation for Progressive Christians: A Seven Session Study Guide

Although it is not a book about climate change but rather an exploration of five biblical creation stories, this study can help progressive Christians engage these questions. Understanding the biblical creation stories can help us see creation as a delicate balance, and our role in it as stewards. As people of faith, it is incumbent on us to understand our relationship with every facet of the divine, which is clearly present in the world and everything around us. The question behind this book is this: What did our ancient ancestors want us to understand about the creation of the universe, the divine presence in that creation, and how we might live our lives in response to that?

Creation for Progressive Christians

Woodlake Publishing

Study & Worship for Progressive Churches- Birth of Jesus: A Five Session Study Guide With Supplementary Resources

Harding, Sharon

Woodlake Book

Women make up over one-half of the world's population, yet throughout history women have been kept out of power; they have been oppressed and disregarded, and have often had their stories ignored. This is a tragedy not only for women but for all humankind, because we all have much to gain by hearing one another's stories, and by experiencing one another in all of our rich fullness - not from a preconceived notion that one group or sex is superior to another. This is important to note at the beginning, because history has largely been told by men. In particular, the stories we have preserved from ancient times tell things from a male perspective, and often ignore women. Thus, we often need to read between the lines and behind the words to really hear the stories of the women who played such a significant role in the events described in the biblical stories, and by extension, in our tradition. Of course there are real differences between women and men, just as there are real differences between men, and between women. We are not all the same; as individuals, we are all different from each other. Rather than a problem, however, we can see this as one of the greatest gifts God has given us - the wonderful and amazing gift of difference. The sessions in this study will invite you to explore the stories of some amazing biblical women, to get to know them and to learn from them. How might we live our lives in response to that?

Women in the Bible for Progressive Christians: Hebrew Scriptures: A Seven Session Study Guide

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