Advent Spirituality Center

Resource Catalog

THE ADVENT CENTER RESOURCE CATALOG

Resources to Nurture the Spiritual Life individually and in congregations

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ITEM #	TITLE	PRICE
	Books
108 New Item	Journey Without Map: Words of Hope for Changing Times by Anne Thomas Neil with Karen L. Caldwell and Karen S. Moore. Anne Neil's compelling and inspiring story will be of interest to all who know her or who have witnessed her wisdom from afar. Paperback, 240 pp.	$21.00
109 New Item	Thy Rod and Thy Staff:Meditations for Daily Devotions Let the commentaries of Roger Crook and the prayers of Mary Ruth Crook bring you into the presence of God each day. Using their words as a guide will be almost as good as sitting with them for morning meditations. Paperback. 356 pp.	$24.00
111 New Item	Anam Cara: Collegial Clergy Communities Reflection by Mahan Siler on his experiment with collegial clergy communities as an alternative to practicing ministry in virtual isolation. Paperback. 41 pp.	$15.00
112 New Item	Spiritual Formation:(SCM Core Text) Karen E. Smith's presentations at the 2002 E. Glenn Hinson Spiritual Formation Institute are now available in a textbook form. The book examines spirituality in the context of relationship and community. Dr. Smith is a pastor and a teacher at South Wales Baptist College in the U.K. Paperback. 159 pp.	$30.00
101	Discovering the Depths by William P. Clemmons Revised edition of Bill Clemmons’ classic for those who seek a personal guide to a deeper life in the Spirit. For use by individuals or small groups. Paperback, 121 pp.	$14.00
102	Listening to God by Judy Henderson Prather Book comes with numerous suggestions for listening-prayer practices that guide the reader to “be still and know.” A detailed six-session leader’s guide makes it useful with groups. Book, 53 pp.; Leader's Guide, 34 pp. ·available as pdf or in printed copy ·pdf comes with permission to make 10 copies	$25.00
103	Singing Away our Fears by Thomas B. Turner Songs and resources for use in planning contemplative prayer services. Paperback, 143 pp.	$30.00
104	Buddhism: An Introductory Guide by Randy Bell. While the Advent Center is rooted within the Christian tradition, we are open to the wisdom of other faith traditions. This book is designed to answer the questions that westerners/Americans typically ask as they attempt to relate Buddhism to their own personal spiritual experience and thinking. Paperback, 53 pp.	$15.00
105	Lessons From the Teacher Jesus: A Contemporary Reference drawn from the Thomas Jefferson Bible by Randy Bell. Starting from Thomas Jefferson’s “The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth,” this narrative refocuses on the core of the lessons that Jesus taught and presents them in a new way for a contemporary time. Paperback, 92 pp.	$20.00
107	Where God Begins to Be: A Woman’s Journey Into Solitude by Karen Karper. In her inspiring book, Karen Karper describes a world where life is rich in being rather than in having. Selected as a Catholic Book of the Month, Where God Begins to Be fulfills Murray Bodo’s observation that…”instead of myth fabricated from a few fragments, we have here the details — the nitty-gritty details — of a hermit’s daily living.” Karen is a “seer who brings you along with her joyfully.” (Richard Rohr) “In deftly drawn vignettes, Karper’s story, told with simplicity and gentle honesty, is one of faith deepening, beauty awakening, and love discovered.” (Gerald May) Paperback, 120 pp .	$13.00
	CDs and Tapes
301	An Interview with E. Glenn Hinson A professionally produced CD recording of more than an hour of Glenn’s responses to Loyd Allen’s skillful questions. The conversation explores Hinson’s spiritual journey, with particular attention to the movements of grace in both his life and his professional study of spirituality as teacher and writer.	$15.00
302	Invitation to Silence: Songs for Centering Arranged and performed by Lynda Poston-Smith, these meditative songs frame periods of silence. Interludes of 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes are included.	$15.00
303	Sigh of the Soul: Songs for Prayer and Meditation Arranged and performed by Lynda Poston-Smith with music by Thomas Boyd Turner.	$15.00
304	Steal Away Home: Songs of Hope and Comfort arranged and performed by Lynda Poston-Smith	$15.00
305	Lead, Kindly Light Hymns of the Baptist tradition that bring comfort and hope in times of despair sung and arranged by Lynda Poston-Smith	$15.00
	Applied Resources
601	Finger Labyrinth by Rick Morgan. Bring the sacred experience of “walking” the labyrinth into your own home. Using your finger to follow the groove inlaid in the clay, slowly follow the path to the center as the Spirit leads you. Handmade ceramic seven-circuit design 11 inches in diameter in earth-tone, red, green, brown, purple or blue. (Shipping add $6)	$35.00
603	Prayer Lamp handcrafted by Debra Huff. Use the lamp in prayer groups, worship centers and for personal devotion. Handmade ceramic lamp burns liquid paraffin.	$25.00
604	A Wing and a Prayer by Paul and Karen Fredette. One-of-a-kind fabric art creation of stylized winged spirit with prayer pocket for placing prayer requests. The angelic reminder can keep your personal prayer list aloft. Just place your requests, names of loved ones, or the needs of family and friends into the “mind” of this Messenger. A symbol of grace, angels guide us through the tough times and enhance the good times.	$100.00