- Table View
- List View
Slice of Life Worship Dramas Volume 1 (Slice Of Life Worship Dramas Ser.)
by Shelly BarsuhnSlice of life dramas are a tool to capture the imagination of viewers and communicate good news by telling stories that mirror real life. Slice of Life Worship Dramas (Volume 1) contains fifteen short, ready-to-use drama scripts that focus on moments in time and emotions to which people can relate. Themes in volume 1 include second chances, courage, doing good, forgiveness, love, spiritual growth, anxiety, kindness, God’s provision, truth, and more. The DVD included in this book contains live performances of twelve of the dramas, as recorded by the Wooddale Church media staff.Slice of Life Worship Dramas also contains helpful hints to assist in launching a drama ministry, working with church leaders, building a team, choosing scripts, and running effective rehearsals."Read these scripts, and you will be impressed. Hear these stories, and your heart will be touched. Experience these dramas on the stage, and you will be changed."Leith Anderson, PastorWooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN"These dramas contain a rare combination of humor, reflection, insight, and development of theological thought that fit in almost any worship context."Dan Collison, Worship Arts PastorWooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN"Great dramas for worship services are like appetizers before a special meal. Slice of Life Worship Dramas is filled with humorous, powerful, keen dramas that set the table for the main course. I have used many of these stories for my sermons."Joel K. Johnson, Senior PastorWestwood Community Church, Excelsior, MN"Touching our emotions in a short drama is difficult, but Shelly has mastered the art. Slice of life dramas help people feel the truths they long to understand. These short dramas are authentic and create beautiful pictures for the pastor to develop with the sermon."Mark Hostetler, Director of Crosswalk MinistriesCross of Glory Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Center, MN
Slice of Life Worship Dramas Volume 2 (Slice Of Life Worship Dramas Ser.)
by Shelly BarsuhnSlice of life dramas are a tool to capture the imagination of viewers and communicate good news by telling stories that mirror real life. Slice of Life Worship Dramas (Volume 2) contains fifteen short, ready-to-use drama scripts that focus on moments in time and emotions to which people can relate. Themes in volume 2 include God’s power, sin, transformation, temptation, integrity, outreach, patience, missions, trust, grief, and more. The DVD included in this book contains live performances of twelve of the dramas, as recorded by the Wooddale Church media staff.Slice of Life Worship Dramas also contains helpful hints to assist in launching a drama ministry, working with church leaders, building a team, choosing scripts, and running effective rehearsals."Read these scripts, and you will be impressed. Hear these stories, and your heart will be touched. Experience these dramas on the stage, and you will be changed."Leith Anderson, PastorWooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN"These dramas contain a rare combination of humor, reflection, insight, and development of theological thought that fit in almost any worship context."Dan Collison, Worship Arts PastorWooddale Church, Eden Prairie, MN"Great dramas for worship services are like appetizers before a special meal. Slice of Life Worship Dramas is filled with humorous, powerful, keen dramas that set the table for the main course. I have used many of these stories for my sermons."Joel K. Johnson, Senior PastorWestwood Community Church, Excelsior, MN"Touching our emotions in a short drama is difficult, but Shelly has mastered the art. Slice of life dramas help people feel the truths they long to understand. These short dramas are authentic and create beautiful pictures for the pastor to develop with the sermon."Mark Hostetler, Director of Crosswalk MinistriesCross of Glory Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Center, MN
Slices of Life (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn #8)
by Judy BaerThe continuing story of Grace Chappel Inn and the three sisters who run it.
Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible: Flawed Women Loved by a Flawless God (Bad Girls of the Bible)
by Liz Curtis HiggsGood Women Behaving Badly A spiteful boss, a defiant employee, a manipulative mother, a desperate housewife, an envious sister…honey, we know these women. We’ve lived with them, worked with them, or caught a glimpse of them in our mirrors. Now let’s take a look at their ancient counterparts in Scripture: Sarah mistreated her maidservant, Hagar despised her mistress, Rebekah manipulated her son, Leah claimed her sister’s husband, and Rachel envied her fertile sister. They were far from evil, but hardly perfect. Mostly good, yet slightly bad. In other words, these matriarchal mamas look a lot like us. “A Slightly Bad Girl is simply this: a woman unwilling to fully submit to God. We love him, serve him, and worship him, yet we find it difficult to trust him completely, to accept his plan for our lives, to rest in his sovereignty. ” —from Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible From the Trade Paperback edition.
Slings and Stones: How God Works in the Mind to Inspire Courage in the Heart
by Mike RakesOVERCOME your personal mind wars.YOU ARE IN AN INTERNAL WAR with an invisible giant who isrelentlessly assaulting your thoughts, draining your energy, andkeeping you from living a meaningful life. Deep down you&’rea lover of God and are aware of your incredible potential, butyou&’ve run into an intimidating giant that has you blocked. Negative thoughts are like invisible giants that live in the mind.Your thoughts will either strengthen or undermine the courageand confidence of your heart. They don&’t carry swords and spears,but they sabotage your thinking and keep you from God&’s best. You can defeat these giants for good. Slings and Stones looks at the classic underdog story of David andGoliath to help you see that you can be like young David, whodefeated his giant. You can deconstruct the negative thoughts andattitudes that have infiltrated your mind, face down your giants,and triumphantly take hold of God&’s plan for your life.
Slonim Woods 9: A Memoir
by Daniel Barban LevinA stunning firsthand account of the creation of a modern cult under conman Larry Ray and the horrifying costs paid by his young victims: his daughter&’s college roommates&“Chilling . . . eloquent . . . a powerful portrayal of a young man&’s ability to emerge whole from an experience intended to break him.&”—Publishers WeeklyIn September 2010, at the beginning of the academic year at Sarah Lawrence College, a sophomore named Talia Ray asked her roommates if her father could stay with them for a while. No one objected. Her father, Larry Ray, was just released from prison, having spent three years behind bars after a conviction during a bitter custody dispute.Larry Ray arrived at the dorm, a communal house called Slonim Woods 9, and stayed for the whole year. Over the course of innumerable counseling sessions and &“family meetings,&” the intense and forceful Ray convinced his daughter&’s friends that he alone could help them &“achieve clarity.&” Eventually, Ray and the students moved into a small Manhattan apartment, beginning years of manipulation and abuse, as Ray tightened his control over his young charges through blackmail, extortion, and ritualized humiliation.Daniel Barban Levin was one of the original residents of Slonim Woods 9. Ray coached Daniel through a difficult break-up, slowly drawing him into his web. After two years of escalating psychological, physical, and sexual abuse, Daniel found the strength to escape from Ray&’s influence and take control of his own life.In April 2019, a New York magazine cover story, &“The Stolen Kids of Sarah Lawrence,&” exposed Ray&’s crimes to the world. In February 2020, he was finally indicted on charges of extortion, sex trafficking, forced labor, and money laundering.Beginning the moment Daniel set foot on Sarah Lawrence&’s idyllic campus and spanning the two years he spent in the grip of a megalomaniac, this brave, lyrical, and redemptive memoir reveals how a group of friends were led from campus to a cult without the world even noticing.
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
by Joan DidionThe first nonfiction work by one of the most distinctive prose stylists of our era, Slouching Towards Bethlehem remains, forty years after its first publication, the essential portrait of America-- particularly California--in the sixties. It focuses on such subjects as John Wayne and Howard Hughes, growing up a girl in California, ruminating on the nature of good and evil in a Death Valley motel room, and, especially, the essence of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury, the heart of the counterculture.
Slow Burn (The Anchor & Sophia #2)
by Tommy WallachFrom the New York Times bestselling author of We All Looked Up comes the second novel in the Anchor & Sophia trilogy, where the rules of humanity are called into question by two warring cities. After their devastating journey from the Anchor to Sophia, Clive and Clover Hamill, Gemma Poplin, and Paz Dedios have all been separated—not only in space, but in their convictions. In the Anchor, Clive would like nothing better than to never speak with Paz again, but when he is tapped to help with her interrogation, the two of them begin to reconcile their differences, which don’t run nearly as deep as they expected. In Sophia, as Clover learns more and more about the city and its enigmatic director, Zeno, his faith in his mission begins to waver. And Gemma embarks on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual expansion that will open her eyes…if it doesn't kill her first. In Slow Burn, the second book in the Anchor & Sophia trilogy, these four young people will be compelled to question everything they thought they believed—and the conclusions they reach could determine the fate of an entire civilization.
Slow Burn: The Work and Wonder of the Wait
by DawnChere WilkersonWaiting isn't a season. Waiting is life. The question is, Will you live in the wait?We don't ever graduate from waiting. After one prayer is answered, a new one begins, putting us back in the "space between." Are you hoping for an illness to subside, a job to open up, a relationship to develop, or some other heartfelt transformation? This slow burn is the human experience—and the greatest invitation to become intimately acquainted with a faithful God.Waiting is hard, but it's not a punishment; it's a process. God is not delaying; He's developing. He is not leaving you; He's loving you. He's saying, Come closer. Let me lead you into wonder and show you how you can live wholeheartedly right here, right now.DawnCheré Wilkerson will speak strength to your soul and give you tools tolive confident that God is working more powerfully than you know;wrestle with the question, What if what I hope for doesn't happen?;find the purpose and life-giving moments he has for you now; andview all of life as a joyful, soul-deepening, intimacy-building wait. More strength, expectation, and patience are within your reach, even amid uncertainty and suffering. Lean into the work of the wait—the constant, steady, slow burn of faith and surrender to your ultimate source. And you'll discover the wonder of the wait—glimpses of heaven, a perfect love that changes you, and each step celebrated along the way.
Slow Church Study Guide
by C. Christopher Smith John PattisonSlow Churchlectio divinaSuggested videos that can be watched onlineA series of in-depth questions expanded from what is currently in the bookA quote for reflection
Slow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus
by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove C. Christopher Smith John PattisonSlow Church,
Slow Down
by Patsy Clairmont Amy Grant Shauna Niequist Natalie Grant Jen Hatmaker Ellie Holcomb Jessica Turner Nichole Nordeman Sara GrovesThe days are long, but the years are short.No matter if it’s your child’s first step, first day of school, or first night tucked away in a new dorm room away from home, there comes a moment when you realize just how quickly the years are flying by. Christian music artist Nichole Nordeman’s profound lyrics in her viral hit “Slow Down” struck a chord with moms everywhere, and now this beautiful four-color book will inspire you to celebrate the everyday moments of motherhood.Filled with thought-provoking writings from Nichole, as well as guest writings from friends including Shauna Niequist and Jen Hatmaker, practical tips, and journaling space for reflection, Slow Down will be a poignant gift for any mom, as well as a treasured keepsake.Take a few moments to reflect and celebrate the privilege of being a parent and getting to watch your little ones grow—and Slow Down. Nichole Nordeman has sold more than 1 million albums as a Christian music artist and has won 9 GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Nichole released a lyric video for her song “Slow Down,” and it struck a chord with parents everywhere, amassing 14 million views in its first five days. She lives in Oklahoma with her two children.
Slow Hands: Hotter On Ice / Slow Hands (Mills And Boon Dare Ser.)
by Faye Avalon“Women don’t always get their needs met by a man.”“Then that man isn’t doing his job properly.”Ex-model-turned-entrepreneur April Sinclair fully expects to be laughed out of yet another attorney’s office. But with her adult toy business on the line, April desperately needs Logan Fitzpatrick’s help. All she has to do is explain to the gorgeous lawyer—whose eyes hold a decidedly wicked gleam—that she’s being sued. By a celebrity. For a faulty vibrator. No, that’s not awkward at all…April expects Logan to be shrewd, and even to be something of an arrogant prick. She’s not expecting just how this professional legal consultation has taken a very personal—bordering on sensually promising—air. The kind that makes April want to test her entire selection of adult toys with Logan, right here…and right now.She thought she could keep control. She thought she could call the shots. But one touch from Logan’s sensual, slow and exquisitely thorough hands, and April is consumed by a craving for him that burns hotter with every encounter.She knew Logan Fitzpatrick was dangerous—and capable of fulfilling her every desire. Now she’s falling for the one man who could destroy every part of her business…along with her heart.Harlequin DARE publishes sexy romances featuring powerful alpha heroes and bold, fearless heroines exploring their deepest fantasies.Four new Harlequin DARE titles are available each month, wherever ebooks are sold!
Slow Kingdom Coming: Practices for Doing Justice, Loving Mercy and Walking Humbly in the World
by Kent Annan14th Annual Outreach Magazine Resource of the Year, Social Justice No one said pursuing justice would be easy. The road can be so challenging and the destination so distant that you may be discouraged by a lack of progress, compassion or commitment in your quest for justice. How do you stay committed to the journey when God's kingdom can seem so slow in coming? Kent Annan understands the struggle of working for justice over the long haul. He confesses, "Over the past twenty years, I've succumbed to various failed shortcuts instead of living the freedom of faithful practices." In this book, he shares practices he has learned that will encourage and help you to keep making a difference in the face of the world's challenging issues. All Christians are called to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly in the world. Slow Kingdom Coming will guide and strengthen you on this journey to persevere until God's kingdom comes on earth as it is in heaven.
Slow Way Home: A Novel
by Michael MorrisOn the surface, Brandon Willard seems like your average eight-year-old boy. He loves his mama, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and G. I. Joe. But Brandon's life is anything but typical. Wise beyond his years, Brandon understands he's the only one in this world he can count on. It's an outlook that serves him well the day his mama leaves him behind at the Raleigh bus station and sets off to Canada with "her destiny" -- the latest man that she hopes will bring her happiness. The day his mother leaves, Brandon takes the first step toward shaping his own destiny. Soon he sends himself spending pleasant days playing with his cousins on his grandparents' farm and trying to forget the past. In the safety of that place, Brandon finally is able to trust the love of an adult to help iron out the wiry places until his nerves are as steady as any other boy's.But when Sophie Willard shows up a year later with a determined look in her eye and a new man in tow, Brandon's grandparents ignore a judge's ruling and flee the state with Brandon. Creating a new life and identity in a small Florida town, Brandon meets the people who will fill him with self-worth and self-respect. He slowly becomes involved with "God's Hospital," a church run by the gregarious Sister Delores, a woman who is committed to a life of service for all members of the community, black and white, regardless of some townsfolk's disapproval.
Slow to Judge: Sometimes It?s OK to Listen (Refraction)
by Refraction David CapesGod invites us to judge and to help correct wrongs from a place of understanding. Sometimes we pre-judge a person based on our own biases and superficial experiences. We stifle dialog before the conversation even begins. If all we know is our own faith, and we never put it side-by-side with what others believe, our spiritual growth and commitments can be easily stunted. By truly listening and learning from those with different beliefs, we can broaden and deepen our kingdom commitments.It is possible to stand up for Jesus, to articulate our faith clearly as witnesses, and to defend our faith effectively, while at the same time not being perceived as judgmental. Christians need to be faithful witnesses to God who are willing to listen to people with drastically different stories. In those exchanges, when we suspend judgment and truly listen, we will find truth and beauty and goodness in some of the most unexpected places. We will also find that, if we truly listen, we may be given a chance to speak.Features include:Help for interfaith and intercultural dialogThought-provoking questions for spiritual conversation or reflection
Slow-down Therapy
by R. W. Alley Linus MundySlow-down Therapy offers thirty-five concrete ideas for helping you rediscover something you already possess: time, enough time. This delightful book will guide you to a more peaceful, relaxed use of time--and help you celebrate the priceless prize time gives, the priceless prize called life. \
Slowing Down to the Speed of Life: How to Create a more Peaceful, Simpler Life from the Inside Out
by Richard Carlson Joseph Bailey“Age-old wisdom presented in a practical, easy to understand manner that can be utilized by everyone.”—Bernie Siegel, M. D., author of Love, Medicine & MiraclesNewly revised and updated to address the increased stress of our modern times, Slowing Down to the Speed of Life by bestselling author Richard Carlson (Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff…and It’s All Small Stuff and Don’t Get Scrooged)and Joseph Bailey is the classic guide to creating a more peaceful, simpler life from the inside out. With practical and easy exercises to help you slow down your mind and focus on the present moment, Slowing Down to the Speed of Life, in the words of Dan Millman, bestselling author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior, is “a life-enhancing book with insightful principles for peaceful and productive living at work and at home.”
Slowing Time: Seeing the Sacred Outside Your Kitchen Door
by Barbara MahanyBarbara Mahany believes the sacred is all around, within finger’s reach—here to be gathered, culled, collected, through the simple yet complex art of paying attention, of savoring the moment, of cultivating stillness. Making room for the God and illuminating the Godly specks in the everyday. Noticing the seen, revealing the unseen, and pinpointing the divine in both. The book sifts through the terrain of three particular landscapes where the author most often encounters the stirrings of the Divine: under heaven’s dome; on the front lines of the homefront; and in the unspooling of the seasons. The most essential prayer, often, is the life closely examined, held up to the light. By probing deeply the nooks and crannies of the home-front, the author points out that the reader need not venture far to find what matters most. And the questions stirred will linger, long after the page is turned.
Sluagh
by Darrell Case Sikander ShafiqueAls Kind ist Max Furman in den Händen seiner Mutter missbraucht. Der Missbrauch und Vernachlässigung dämpft sein Herz. Als seine Schwester Katie Geburt seine Mutter schwärmt ihr die Liebe sehnt er. Seinen Hass auf seine Mutter Spitzen an einem Nachmittag , als er Morden seiner Schwester. Max entwickelt sich zu einem Serienmörder von Kindern. Achtzehn Jahre lang arbeitet er unentdeckt zu begraben ihre Körper , wo sie nie gefunden. Dann Max macht einen fatalen Fehler . Er fängt die Anzeige der toten Kinder . Jetzt das FBI auf den Spuren des einen markierten The Ghost . Ich suche einen Platz zum Verstecken wird er zum Pfarrer von Waynesburg Baptist Church Engel Andrew und Antoine waren die besten Freunde . Jeder wählte Seiten. Andrew blieb loyal gegenüber dem Herrn , während Antoine beigetreten Satans Kräfte . Nach dem Fall wurden sie zu Feinden geschworen , sich gegenseitig für die Seelen der Menschen zu kämpfen. Die Zeit wird knapp für Max und Antoine bald werden sie für ihre Verbrechen bezahlen .
Sluagh
by Darrell CaseEnquanto criança, Max Furman é vítima de abuso da sua mãe. O abuso e a negligência amortecem o seu coração. Quando a sua irmã Katie nasce, a mãe de Max dá-lhe o amor que ele deseja. O seu ódio pela mãe aumenta numa tarde quando mata a irmã. Max se transforma num serial killer de crianças. Por 18 anos, ele opera sem ser detetado, enterrando os corpos onde nunca são encontrados. Então Max comete um erro fatal. Ele começa a mostrar as crianças mortas. Agora o FBI está no rasto daquele que chama O Fantasma. Em busca de um lugar para se esconder, torna-se pastor da Igreja Batista de Waynesburg. Os anjos Andrew e Antoine eram melhores amigos. Cada um escolheu os lados. Andrew permaneceu leal ao Senhor enquanto Antoine se juntou às forças de Satanás. Depois da queda, eles se tornaram inimigos jurados a lutar uns contra os outros pelas almas dos homens. O tempo está-se a esgotar para Max e Antoine. Em breve eles vão pelos por seus crimes.
Sluagh
by Darrell CaseSLUAGH por Darrell Case Un monstruo se forja en las manos de su madre. Sluagh Esta historia es emocionante, llena de suspenso y muy imaginativa. ¡Es una gran lectura! Max Furman es un niño maltratado en las manos de su madre. El abuso y la negligencia sofocan su corazón. Cuando su hermana Katie nace, su madre le otorga el amor que él anhela. El odio por su madre llega a su cúspide una tarde cuando asesina a su hermana. Max se convierte en un asesino serial de niños. Por dieciocho años, opera sin ser detectado, enterrando los cuerpos de las víctimas donde nunca puedan ser hallados. Y entonces Max comete un error fatal. Comienza a exhibir a los niños muertos. Ahora el FBI está tras la pista de aquel a quien llaman El Fantasma. En busca de un lugar para esconderse, se convierte en pastor de la Iglesia Bautista de Waynesburg. Los ángeles Andrew y Antoine fueron los mejores amigos. Cada uno escogió su bando. Andrew permaneció fiel al Señor, mientras Antoine se unió a las fuerzas de Satanás. Después de la caída, ellos se convirtieron en enemigos que han jurado pelear uno contra el otro por las almas de los hombres. El tiempo se acaba para Max y Antoine. muy pronto pagarán por sus crímenes.
Smack Dab in the Middle of God's Love
by Brennan ManningWillie Juan said, "Little friends, what is one thing you think Abba will ask you someday when you are in heaven?"Willie Juan and Ana couldn't have children of their own, but somehow, their home is always full of children and laughter and love. One day, when gathered together enjoying a beautiful evening and Ana's most delicious sopapillas, Willie Juan asks this most curious question.As the group discusses the question, all come to the wonderful realization that Abba loves each of us, and we are all smack-dab in the middle of His love. "Abba loves you so much and wants you to enjoy his gifts every day. Gifts like Ana's absolute best, most delicious sopapillas. And the hummingbirds and burros. And abuelas."The first of Manning's children's books, this tender message is right on brand for the popular speaker and author who has traveled the world sharing Abba's incredible love for His children.
Small Acts of Grace: You Can Make a Difference in Everday, Ordinary Ways
by Alice GrayAmong the many wondrous ways of a woman is the inborn desire to make a difference in the world. For as long as she can remember there has been a deep longing to nurture, comfort, help, teach, and bless those around her. A woman's dreams can be as magnificent as training a child, as lofty as launching a corporation, as gentle as wrapping her arms around someone in need, or as innovative as a little girl opening a lemonade stand to raise money for charity.In Treasures for Women Who Make a Difference, best-selling author Alice Gray helps women celebrate the joy in touching someone else's life with help and hope. At the same time it is a guide for those still looking for their path of purpose.
Small Acts of Kindness
by James VollbrachtSmall Acts of Kindness Celebrating the power of kindness, this charmingly illustrated book shows children how one small and loving act has the most amazing power and potential. Intended for pre-school children through eight years of age, this inspiring little book offers a traditional message filled with spiritual richness. Small Acts of Kindness leads us willingly from one boy's small hug to the power of God's love for each one of us. Parents and children alike will be inspired by this timeless story.