https://store.upperroom.org:443/contributors/dorothy-bassDorothy C. Bass has written or edited six books on Christian practices and is the Director of the Valparaiso Project on the Education and Formation of People in Faith, a Lilly Endowment project based at Valparaiso University.https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/way-to-live<p>"I want to find a way to live that keeps me involved in what God is doing in me and in the world around me. Do you know a way to live that is like that?"</p> <p>Eighteen teens and 18 adults tackle that question in <em>Way to Live: Christian Practices for Teens</em>. Their different points of view and personal stories make living a Christian life real.</p> <p>"This book invites you into a community of people who don't just go with the flow," say the editors. "This community's image of 'the good life' is not about having lots of stuff or being more successful than other people. Instead, it's about getting involved in the loving, challenging life of God."</p> <p>Find out how Alexx dealt with all his stuff, how Marie expressed her creativity with a paint roller, what Jack learned about play. These are just a few of the Christian practices this team of writers explores.</p> <p>Some ancient Christian practices turn up as ways to deepen awareness of God's presence in our lives today. Discover how to use your imagination when reading the Bible—á la Saint Ignatius—and practice tuning in to God like Brother Lawrence of the 17th century.</p> <p>This fun, graphics-filled book will start teens on the spiritual journey of a lifetime!</p> <p>A FREE LEADER'S GUIDE filled with engaging, doable things to encourage teen Christian practices is <a href="https://devozine.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/WTL-LG_110504.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a>. (Size: 542 KB. Download times will vary.)</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 03:54:56 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/way-to-livehttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/on-our-way-3<p>Early adulthood is a time of possibility, uncertainty, decision, and hope. During these years, individuals determine how they will approach life challenges and opportunities. In <em>On Our Way: Christian Practices for Living a Whole Life</em>, writers from a variety of backgrounds address topics of particular relevance to young adults. The essays are grouped in 5 sections that together express the whole: living a whole life</p> <div style="margin: 5px 0 0 20px;"> <ul> <li>attentively <li>together <li>in the real world <li>for the good of all <li>in response to God</li> </ul> </div> <p><em>On Our Way</em> looks at common subjects in fresh, meaningful ways. It presents "study," for example, as "not synonymous with reading books or with academic reflection, though it may well include these." Instead, this essay explains study as "a particular kind of attending to Christ and the world, a particular stance of curiosity, vigilance, and openness to learning—an openness that extends even to unlearning what we have previously learned to take for granted." Other chapters explore such subjects as</p> <div style="margin: 5px 0 0 20px;"> <ul> <li>discerning God's call <li>friendship and intimacy <li>care for creation <li>knowing and loving our neighbors of other faiths <li>doing justice</li> </ul> </div> <p>As young adults move away from the confines of home, school, and church youth group, this book will serve as an excellent resource. While it speaks from a Christian perspective, its broad approach makes it appealing both to Christians and to those who consider themselves "spiritual but not religious."</p> <p>Well-suited for individual reading or group discussion, <em>On Our Way</em> is an excellent companion for young adults seeking their place in today's world.</p>Sat, 14 May 2022 00:22:45 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/on-our-way-3https://store.upperroom.org:443/product/on-our-way<p>Early adulthood is a time of possibility, uncertainty, decision, and hope. During these years, individuals determine how they will approach life challenges and opportunities. In <em>On Our Way: Christian Practices for Living a Whole Life</em>, writers from a variety of backgrounds address topics of particular relevance to young adults. The essays are grouped in 5 sections that together express the whole: living a whole life</p> <div style="margin: 5px 0 0 20px;"> <ul> <li>attentively <li>together <li>in the real world <li>for the good of all <li>in response to God</li> </ul> </div> <p><em>On Our Way</em> looks at common subjects in fresh, meaningful ways. It presents "study," for example, as "not synonymous with reading books or with academic reflection, though it may well include these." Instead, this essay explains study as "a particular kind of attending to Christ and the world, a particular stance of curiosity, vigilance, and openness to learning—an openness that extends even to unlearning what we have previously learned to take for granted." Other chapters explore such subjects as</p> <div style="margin: 5px 0 0 20px;"> <ul> <li>discerning God's call <li>friendship and intimacy <li>care for creation <li>knowing and loving our neighbors of other faiths <li>doing justice</li> </ul> </div> <p>As young adults move away from the confines of home, school, and church youth group, this book will serve as an excellent resource. While it speaks from a Christian perspective, its broad approach makes it appealing both to Christians and to those who consider themselves "spiritual but not religious."</p> <p>Well-suited for individual reading or group discussion, <em>On Our Way</em> is an excellent companion for young adults seeking their place in today's world.</p>Fri, 13 May 2022 22:31:30 GMThttps://store.upperroom.org:443/product/on-our-way