Rich devotional writing from a popular Christian musician who calls the church to greater unity and service under God's authority and power by using the metaphors of music. Talbot explores the richnessof God's grace and man's response in creating a "symphony orchestra of the church" that will "make a beautiful music bigger than any single musician."

The Master Musician: Meditations on Jesus

Talbot, John Michael

Religion & Spirituality

Zondervan

The life of St. Francis of Assisi was a paradigm of simplicity, humanity, and love. In today's busy world, his practices have enormous appeal, described in this inspiring work by John Michael Talbot, the founder of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a lay order based on the Franciscan principles of simplicity and self-sufficiency. In The Lessons Of St. Francis, Talbot and co-author Steve Rabey demonstrate the enduring significance of Franciscan wisdom. Organized by topic, such as Simplicity, Humility, Compassion, Solitude, Service, and Prayer, each chapter includes excerpts from the writings of St. Francis, as well as those of his followers and biographers. Combining deep spiritual insights with the offer of a saner, less chaotic way of living, The Lessons Of St. Francis offers wise advice on how to incorporate these virtues into our own lives today.

The Lessons of Saint Francis: How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality into Your Daily Life

Rabey, Steve

Christian Books & Bibles

Penguin Publishing Group

The way to a colorfully wrapped package, tagged "It's for you," lies through a series of ingenious mazes and numerical and verbal riddles, to a safe, and back through the preceding scenes.

It's for You

Children's Books

Activities, Crafts & Games

Dutton Books for Young Readers

An inspirational compendium divided into such sections as Simplicity, Humility, Compassion, Creativity, Community, Solitude, Service, and Prayer offers excerpts on those subjects from St. Francis's writings. 12,500 first printing.

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Dutton Adult

What do spiritual gifts have to do with our daily lives Spiritual gifts are more than just ancient wisdom to be studied. They are practical components of our everyday lives. Famed songwriter and musician John Michael Talbot--an early proponent of the unified Charismatic and Catholic movement --weaves together prayer, biblical teaching, songs, and contemplative thought to examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Chapters focus on: <ul> <li>Speaking in tongues and its interpretation</li> <li>Healing and the divine power of the body, soul, and spirit</li> <li>Prophecy and being empowered to show God's truth</li> <li>Miracles and other supernatural interventions</li> <li>Discernment and the types of spirits</li> </ul> Written in a personal, compelling tone,&nbsp;Exploring the Gifts of the Spirit&nbsp;presents ancient wisdom with an accessible, down-to-earth, practical approach. Talbot skillfully introduces readers to wisdom from varied saints and Church leaders, biblical studies, theology, and church history, helping believers moor their spiritual experience to God's truth. &nbsp;

Exploring the Gifts of the Spirit: Discovering the Power God Has for You

Thomas Nelson

The Way of the Mystics: Ancient Wisdom for Experiencing God Today

In The Way of the Mystics we are invited to take a journey to the heart of our faith by examining the stories of thirteen of Christian history's most revered mystics. These spiritual pioneers devoted their lives to exploring a deeper communion with God and through their examples show us how we can apply spiritual wisdom to our own lives. The mystics featured in this book are from different centuries, countries, and Christian traditions but all have been divinely blessed to transcend the limitations of worldly concerns and fully enter the spiritual realm¾a place that so often seems closed off to us. The Way of the Mystics offers insights into the lives of such familiar figures as St. Francis of Assisi, Hildegard of Bingen, Thomas Merton, and others. The authors explore these spiritual giants' experiences, the movements they founded or influenced, and the controversies they generated, offering nuggets of truth distilled from their voluminous and often enigmatic writings. In addition, the book offers practical suggestions for applying the mystics' wisdom to our lives, enabling us to better pursue a deeper relationship with God.

The Way Of The Mystics: Ancient Wisdom For Experiencing God Today

Jossey-Bass Inc Pub

Jossey-Bass

Feeling a tingly "pins-and-needles" sensation in his trunk from having slept on it all night, Jean Pierre the elephant tries different remedies to cure himself

Pins and Needles

Dial

People often imagine that the Church Fathers looked like their icons and smelled of incense, heroic figures wrapped in fine liturgical vestments of silk and lace, engulfed in billows of smoke from their golden censers. Yet, truth be told, even in their writings they resemble more the tattered cloak of Jesus or the dusty sweat-soaked habits of the early Desert Fathers and Mothers. Theirs is an utterly incarnational spirituality. It is heaven-sent, but it moves forward with both feet on the ground of the earth. In this powerful work, John Michael Talbot tells the story of how these men deeply influenced his spiritual, professional and personal life. Coming to the Christian faith as a young man during the turbulent 1960s, he soon grew a fond of the Church Fathers, including St. Ambrose, St. Jerome, St. Augustine and Gregory the Great and found guidance, reassurance and wisdom on his path to Jesus. “The First Epistle of Saint Peter,” writes Talbot, “tells us that we are ‘a spiritual temple built of living stones.’ The early Church Fathers represent the first rows built upon the foundation of the Apostles. And that sacred building project continues throughout history to our time today. But it rests on the Fathers. It depends on them.”

The Ancient Path: Old Lessons from the Church Fathers for a New Life Today

Aquilina, Mike

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John Michael Talbot's Reflections on St. Francis offers readers an accessible entrance into the Rule and Testament of St. Francis of Assisi. Talbot's reflections shed light on Francis as a saint, a founder, and a reformer. Drawing on his own experience as the founder of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage, an integrated monastic community of celibates, singles, and families, Talbot provides unique observations on how Francis's life and the Franciscan tradition can be a source of inspiration for those of all states of life even today.
These meditations allow readers to contemplate the ways in which prayer, community, and simplicity can be integrated into their own lives while also giving readers Talbot's distinct interpretation of Francis's work.

Reflections on St. Francis

Liturgical Press

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The Master Musician: Meditations on Jesus

The Lessons of Saint Francis: How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality into Your Daily Life

It's for You

The Lessons of Saint Francis: How to Bring Simplicity and Spirituality into Your Daily Life

Exploring the Gifts of the Spirit: Discovering the Power God Has for You

The Way Of The Mystics: Ancient Wisdom For Experiencing God Today

The Way of the Mystics: Ancient Wisdom for Experiencing God Today

Pins and Needles

The Ancient Path: Old Lessons from the Church Fathers for a New Life Today

Reflections on St. Francis