Experience scripture, God, and your faith in a fresh new way this Lenten season! In the interactive devotional Draw Close, Rev. Stephanie Dunn invites people of all faith levels and artistic skills into a creative daily practice that will deepen your faith and help you engage scripture anew. On each of the 40 days of Lent, Dunn introduces a word or phrase to ponder as you read scripture and pray, followed by a blank page for you to respond in whatever way you choose—sketching, doodling, poetry, journaling, or more. This unique Lenten companion for all ages can be used alone or with a group of others looking for new spiritual practices for drawing closer to God.

Desde 1998, Santuarios seguros ha sido una fuente fiable de orientación para las iglesias y otras instituciones afiliadas en su labor de reducir el riesgo de abusos en sus comunidades mediante políticas y prácticas de eficacia probada. Sin embargo, un mundo cambiante exige una renovación constante de estas estrategias de confianza junto con enfoques nuevos y actualizados de la labor de prevención de los abusos. Santuarios más seguros: Fomentar la confianza en las comunidades religiosas se basa en los cimientos sólidos de los recursos anteriores, a la vez que inspira y prepara a las iglesias para la labor del futuro.

Rediscover the beloved Christmas story this year, through the words of those who were there. In the Advent devotional Season’s Greetings, hear the dramatic stories, told through personal letters, of a dozen Biblical characters forever changed by the miracle that took place in Bethlehem so long ago. As King Herod, the Magi, the Innkeeper, the midwife – and even Jesus himself – share what Christmas meant for their lives, we’re invited to consider what the story means for us and our lives, today. Each chapter ends with a prayer, reflection questions, and journaling prompts, making this resource an enriching Advent companion for individuals, small groups, and church leaders alike.

Longing for daily spiritual renewal with God? The Upper Room Disciplines is essential reading for all who yearn to live everyday grounded in God's word and hope. In this beloved and bestselling year-long devotional, you'll find inspiring daily meditations and prayers from diverse Christian thought leaders to help deepen your daily life with God. Each week, a different thought leader will provide fresh perspectives and meaningful reflections to deepen your understanding of scripture and God's longings for you and your community. Following the Revised Common Lectionary, a three-year cycle of scripture readings, Disciplines sparks new insights and revelations on scripture being prayed with and preached around the world. Disciplines also includes a Small Group Leader's Guide, and a Guide to Daily Prayer. Among the writers for the 2025 edition of Disciplines are Jorge Acevedo, Bishop Sidwell Mokgothu, Osheta Moore, J. Dana Trent, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth, and Nadiyka Gerbish.

Longing for daily spiritual renewal with God? The Upper Room Disciplines is essential reading for all who yearn to live everyday grounded in God's word and hope. In this beloved and bestselling year-long devotional, you'll find inspiring daily meditations and prayers from diverse Christian thought leaders to help deepen your daily life with God. Each week, a different thought leader will provide fresh perspectives and meaningful reflections to deepen your understanding of scripture and God's longings for you and your community. Following the Revised Common Lectionary, a three-year cycle of scripture readings, Disciplines sparks new insights and revelations on scripture being prayed with and preached around the world. Disciplines also includes a Small Group Leader's Guide, and a Guide to Daily Prayer. Among the writers for the 2025 edition of Disciplines are Jorge Acevedo, Bishop Sidwell Mokgothu, Osheta Moore, J. Dana Trent, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth, and Nadiyka Gerbish.