Marjorie Thompson

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  Courage For Caregivers

  $20.00

  Drawing on the writings and wisdom of Henri J. M. Nouwen’s themes of caregiving, Marjorie J. Thompson offers a vulnerable exploration of caregiving intertwined with both her own many years of intimate caregiving of family members and collected stories of caregivers in varied settings and stages of life.

  While not shying away from the demanding physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of caregiving, Courage for Caregivers also celebrates the gifts of caregiving grounded in the belovedness both caregiver and care receiver share in God’s eyes.

  Practical leader guides and resources make Courage for Caregivers a tool that moves smoothly from individual encouragement to group and congregational ministry to develop support for the universal experience of caregiving.

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  Soul Feast : An Invitation To The Christian Spiritual Life (Large Type)

  $24.00

  Newly Revised Edition – Enlarged Print
  Soul Feast has equipped and inspired tens of thousands of readers to lead a spiritual life. Marjorie Thompson offers a framework for understanding the spiritual disciplines and provides instruction for developing and nurturing those practices. Many new additions, including a new chapter on keeping the sabbath, make this newly revised edition of Soul Feast a must-have for individual reflection and group study.

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  Forgiveness : A Lenten Study

  $16.00

  Forgiving others and humbly asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christian believers. Lent, a time to reflect on our Christian journey, is an appropriate time to deepen our understanding and practice of forgiveness. Marjorie J. Thompson, author of the best-selling book Soul Feast, takes a close look at our understanding of forgiveness in this encouraging study. In six brief chapters, Thompson addresses such questions as the following:
  Is forgiveness a Christian duty under all circumstances? Or are there situations when Christians do not need to forgive?
  Is forgiveness a matter between individuals, or is it meaningful only in the context of communities?
  Is forgiving the best route to healing for the injured?
  How do we get past emotional barriers to real forgiveness?

  Using biblical examples and real-life situations, Thompson illustrates each chapter’s theme in an informative and engaging way. A study guide is also included at the back of the book that is appropriate for either individual reflection or group discussion. With clarity, insight, and sensitivity, this book is the perfect resource for examining both our ability to forgive and our own need for forgiveness.

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  Companions In Christ Participants Book (Revised)

  $19.99

  The newly revised, all-in-one-volume foundational resource! If you’re considering Companions in Christ for your church, begin with this book.
  This one-volume introduction to Companions in Christ moves through an uninterrupted 28-week study of five topics: spiritual formation, scripture, prayer, vocation and spiritual companionship. This participant’s book is recommended for groups who will continue their study together for the full 28 weeks.

  Each week of study begins with an inviting and often challenging reading by a recognized author in spiritual formation. In addition to the weekly reading, this book provides questions and daily scripture readings to guide your private reflection. The week closes with a two-hour group session where you share your thoughts, reflect together, and take part in diverse group learning experiences.

  Companions in Christ offers small groups a powerfully transforming experience in opening yourself to God’s presence and guidance. Explore classic spiritual practices, and develop new daily patterns that will open your life to a deepening relationship with God and with your group.

  This revised foundational resource features a whole new look and some refreshed content gleaned from years of practical application in congregations across the country. Overall, it’s a rich, imaginative opportunity to new discovery!

  NEW OPTION:
  Also available are separate participant books for each of the five topics mentioned above, which gives your group a chance to take a break between study modules:
  spiritual formation in Embracing the Journey
  scripture in Feeding on the Word
  prayer in Deepening Our Prayer
  vocation in Responding to Our Call
  spiritual companionship in Exploring Spiritual Guidance
  A revised Leader’s Guide, containing a “Getting Started Guide” and new plans for a closing retreat, is also available.

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  Companions In Christ Leaders Guide (Revised)

  $19.99

  Companions in Christ is designed to develop you as a leader in guiding the spiritual life of your congregation.

  This resource gives you an overview of the Christian spiritual life and the practices that help people enter into the formative pattern of Christ’s life: a life of prayer, study and service.

  Help your small group members move from information (knowledge about) to experience (knowledge of) in the means of grace – ways in which Christ meets people, renews their faith, and deepens their life together in love.

  This revised Leader’s Guide provides detailed guidance for leading a small group through the 28 weekly sessions. The plans have been tested and refined by groups in churches across the country. This books contains all you need, including …
  the Getting Started Guide, which was formerly a separate piece
  a revised plan for a Closing Retreat
  Weekly Needs at a Glance
  page references for both the comprehensive one-volume Participant’s Book and the new five-volume series

  “I found that the Guide was complete, easy to use, and filled with a vast wealth of worship experiences and leadership tools,” writes one Companions in Christ group leader. “I haven’t found this content in other resources.”

  Lead your group deeper into the heart and mind, the work and spirit, the very life of Jesus Christ!

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  Embracing The Journey (Revised)

  $12.99

  Embracing the Journey: The Way of Christ focuses on an exploration of spiritual formation as an individual and corporate journey toward wholeness and holiness through the grace of God.

  Volume 1 in the newly revised Companions in Christ experience covers:
  Week 1: The Christian Life As Journey
  Week 2: The Nature of the Christian Spiritual Life
  Week 3: The Flow and Means of Grace
  Week 4: Sharing Journeys of Faith
  Week 5: Living As Covenant Community

  This book is the first segment of a five-volume study of the original 28-week Companions in Christ resource. The five-piece participant series is designed for groups who will take breaks between the other four volumes:
  scripture in Feeding on the Word
  prayer in Deepening Our Prayer
  vocation in Responding to Our Call
  spiritual companionship in Exploring Spiritual Guidance
  OPTION: Groups who wish to experience an uninterrupted 28-week study of Companions in Christ should order the all-modules-in-one volume for participants available here.

  A revised Leader’s Guide, containing a “Getting Started Guide” and new plans for a closing retreat, is also available

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