Christian Living/Parenting

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The Hopeful Family

Raising Resilient Children in Uncertain Times Amelia Richardson Dress Raise hopeful, grounded and action-oriented children in a time that feels full of uncertainty. Kids and parents alike are feeling the weight of these troubling times. Ancient practices of Christianity, both internal and external, can be a guidepost for parents navigating this uncharted territory. They give us a way to be grounded as well as provide a way of living with purpose in a time of urgency. Through exploring nine spiritual practices such as sacred reading, forgiveness, Sabbath, and generosity, as well as the research that supports them, The Hopeful Family provides both inspiration and evidence to help parents step more fully into a framework of abundance and optimism as they create lives of meaning and purpose. “Dress is a thoughtful conversation partner who has given us a great gift which is full of practical and actionable advice. The study questions in each chapter make it an incredibly practical resource for individual and group study.” —Traci Smith, author of Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home AMELIA RICHARDSON DRESS is a United Church of Christ pastor in Longmont, Colorado. She has experience supporting families inside and outside of the church, including working as an early intervention consultant for the Department of Human Services. Amelia has written for Parents, Exchange, and Children’s Ministry Magazine, and for online publications including Spiritual Parent, Build Faith, and MOPS Magazine. Her daughter was diagnosed with anxiety disorder, so Dress knows first-hand what it means to live with both anxiety and purpose.

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Faith at Home A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents Wendy Claire Barrie Parents long to give their children a strong moral foundation rooted in God through Jesus, a sense of connection, belonging, and purpose. Wendy Claire Barrie shows how to do it simply, adding depth and meaning to the traditions families already have as well as information about basic Christian practices to nurture and enrich everyone’s faith at home. 9780819232762 | $18.95 | paper

Common Prayer for Children and Families Jenifer Gamber and Timothy J. S. Seamans Foreword by Wendy Claire Barrie A collection of whimsically illustrated prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them. Includes prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions. English Edition: 9781640652644 | $14.95 | paper Spanish Edition: 9781640653399 | $14.95 | paper

Family Faith Kit Various

This special book bundle was created for families to enrich their practices of faith in the home. It includes the books Faith at Home, Faithful Celebrations, Cross Words and five wooden crosses. 846863022564 | $49.95 | paper

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Christian Minimalism

Simple Steps for Abundant Living Becca Ehrlich Focus on what matters most—and intentionally remove the rest. Logically, we all know our purpose in life is not wrapped up in accumulating possessions, wealth, power, and prestige—Jesus is very clear about that— but society tells us otherwise. Christian Minimalism attempts to cut through our assumptions and society’s lies about what life should look like and invites readers into a life that Jesus calls us to live: one lived intentionally, free of physical, spiritual, and emotional clutter. Written by a woman who simplified her own life and practices these principles daily, this book gives readers a fresh perspective on how to live out God’s grace for us in new and exciting ways and live out our faith in a way that is deeply satisfying. BECCA EHRLICH is an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and a doctoral student with a focus on Christian Spirituality. A Christian minimalist in a consumer society, she got rid of 60 percent of her personal possessions in six months, took part in a year-long shopping fast, and moved into a smaller home. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, Will.

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Buying God Consumerism & Theology Eve Poole

“Knowledgeable and accessible, as adept at exploring economics as at delineating theological method, Buying God offers a steady hand through the demands of global capitalism and the seductions of human desire. Eve Poole offers an example of how theology is always politics, and always devotional and, at its best, both at the same time.” —Samuel Wells, Vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields 9781640652507 | $19.95 | paper

Simpler Living, Compassionate Life A Christian Perspective Edited by Michael Schut Foreword by Bill McKibben Editor Michael Schut presents a rare collection of voices—Henri Nouwen, Cecile Andrews, Richard Foster and others—as they explore our use of money, the practice of simplicity, listening to our lives, widening our circle of community, and other topics at the core of how we live out our faith in our homes and workplaces. A study guide is included. 9780819223692 | $29.95 | paper