Books in Ancient Faith Series series

Ever wonder what it would be like to live "a perfect life"? People have been pondering that question for years. Christians have gone so far as to say "there is no perfection on earth." But what if that was not quite the truth? What if you could live the perfect life? What would it take? John Wesley's best-known writing on the subject of Holiness, A Plain Account Of Christian Perfection is now re-written for a new generation of Christians.

Imagio DeiIgnatius ExamenSpiritual PilgrimagePrayer BeadsLectio DivinaThese ancient Christian practices might not be well known or commonly practiced in your local church. You may have never heard of some of them before, but these spiritual disciplines have been a vital part of the Christian faith for centuries.As a handbook to the spiritual practices and prayers of the early Church, Sacred Life will challenge you to take part in an experiment in discipline. These spiritual disciplines will allow you to experient God’s grace in new and profound ways, moving you forward in the journey to become more like Christ.

In the book of Acts the followers of Jesus were referred to as ’The Way’. In other words, they were defined more by the way they lived than a clearly articulated set of doctrines. They were the church living in the way of Jesus.Sacred Community will inspire you to go beyond being a group to being a community that lives together as the tangible body of Christ, right where you are. This journal will guide you through a way of prayer, restoration, sharing, including, suffering, going, and storytelling by engaging your whole self: heart, mind, body and soul.By combining meditation with action, reading with doing, talking with listening, times in solitude, and times in community, discover what it means to live in sacred community with one another.Download a FREE sample chapter!

Thomas a Kempis was not an extraordinarily gifted person. He was born Thomas Hammerken, entered a monastery at the age of 19, and remained there until his death in 1471. He devoted his time to praying, studying, teaching, and hearing the confessions of people who came to the monastery. Out of his love and desire to know Christ came the classic devotional book, The Imitation of Christ. This mediation on spiritual life has become one of the most loved and trusted books in Christian literature.Taking the concepts of this spiritual classic, Beyond Self is an updated, modernized version of Books 1 and 2 of The Imitation of Christ. This book will guide you through the inspirational thoughts of Kempis, challenging you to live a life that mirrors Christ.

Ever wonder what it would be like to live "a perfect life"? People have been pondering that question for years. Christians have gone so far as to say "there is no perfection on earth." But what if that was not quite the truth? What if you could live the perfect life? What would it take? John Wesley's best-known writing on the subject of Holiness, A Plain Account Of Christian Perfection is now re-written for a new generation of Christians.

Lectio divina is Latin for divine reading. The Lectio Divina for Youth books are Bible studies that call students to slow down, read Scripture, meditate on it, and prayerfully respond as they listen to God through His Word. These powerful books expand on the successful Barefoot Ministries’ Ancient Faith Series. They work perfectly with either small groups or individual Bible study.Each Lection Divina for Youth Bible study incorporates the following approach:Reading (Lectio). Quieting ourselves prior to reading the Word.Meditation (Meditatio). We dig deep and explore the meaning of the Bible passage.Prayer (Oratio). We respond to God through praise, thanksgiving, confession, and agreement.Contemplation (Contemplatio). We come to a place where we rest in the presence of God and receive what He has said to us.Each chapter ends with a set of group study questions. Questions are designed for students to think about and discuss what it means to live out the Word in their community.Mark: Lectio Divina for Youth takes students through the Gospel of Mark. Readers will dig through all the intrigue, excitement, and passion for Christ that Christians have experienced through the ages when studying Mark’s writings.

There is a tremendous hunger among Christians today for deeper encounters with the living Christ. We want desperately to know Him so that we can better serve and follow His will for our lives. Unfortunately, the practice of communing with the Lord doesn’t always come naturally. So, how do we structure our lives so we are prepared for, and responsive to His presence? Sacred Time guides you in the discipline of prayer, silence, Sabbath, simplicity and other yielding spiritual practices. Authors Jim Hampton and Amy Brothers provide unique insight into how these ancient traditions can be relevant for Christians today. Discover what it means to be in passionate pursuit of intimacy with God.