Spirituality

Resource Title	#1Author Last Name	#1 Author First Name	Shelf Number	Description
A Day of Rest: Creating Spiritual Space In Your Week	Hickman	Martha Whitmore	263.1	The author helps us to explore the concept of sabbath & brings us to a place of rest & peace in our turbulent & ever-changing world.
A Dwelling Place For Wisdom	Panikkar	Raimon	248	The author, a world-renowned philosopher of religion, sees wisdom as a dwelling place where people are blessed. Here he discusses four major issues, providing practical resources for individuals wanting to experience wisdom.
A River In The Desert: 12 Retreats for Women's Groups	Shepard	Ellen	269.643	One-day & weekend retreat ideas for women on a variety of topics. Includes information on organizing, suggested schedules, etc.
A Simple Way To Pray	Luther	Martin	248.3	First published in the spring of 1535, this practical guidance on how to prepare oneself for prayer, continues to offer words of spiritual nurture for us today.
Active Spirituality: A Guide For Seekers and Ministers	Groff	Kent Ira	248	Refreshing & reassuring outpost for weary pilgrims on the spiritual journey. The author's creative use of paradox, his respect for all traditions & his love for those are sometimes numb in the faith shine through his readable words & suggestions.
Adult Foundational Curriculum 1996-1997: Basic Beliefs - How God Speaks - Vocation			268.434	Part of the 1996-1997 Adult Foundational Curriculum covering Basic Beliefs: How God Speaks/Vocation. Unit 1: Lord, Teach Us To Pray and Unit 2: Loving God with Our Minds. Each unit has 5 sessions.
After Baptism: Shaping the Christian Life	Burgess	John P.	248.4	To help encourage leaders, educators, & pastors to help the church practice ways of life together that will lead to a more faithful living of the Christian life, as claimed by our baptismal identity.
Athena's Disguises: Mentors in Everyday Life	Wiltshire	Susan Ford	800	The author offers a classical model of the mentor. It suggest new ways of discerning the mentors already around us & encourages new openness to the companions in our lives whose gifts we are receiving already.
Attending Parishioners' Spiritual Growth	Williamsen	Thomas P.	248	Programs, ideas & theological reflections that address the issues involved in creating vital congregations that build up the laos for ministry in the world. Helpful to congregations on their spiritual journeys.
Be Still: Designing and Leading Contemplative Retreats	Vennard	Jane E.	269.6	A guide book on how to design and lead contemplative retreats. Sample retreats are inlcuded as well as a theological & biblical understanding of the model & purpose for such retreats. A design for home retreats & other suggested resources are included.
Becoming a Blessed Church: Forming a Church of Spiritual Purpose, Presence, and Power	Standish	N. Graham	250	The author shows how to createa church that is open to God's purpose, presence & powers. He and those in his congregation have discovered that a church can be blessed & offer blessing through simple acts of faith & trust.
Becoming A Man of the Spirit	Beltz	Bob	268.434 05	A 7-week strategy takes you from minimal knowledge of the Holy Spirit to a clear understanding of how God works in your life. (Sequel to Becoming A Man of Prayer).
Becoming Bread: Meditations on Loving & Transformation	Norris	Gunilla	242	Using the time-honored ritual of making bread as a metaphor, the author explores how each phase of this activity can be seen to reveal the power of love to comfort, heal and transform.
Becoming Christian: Dimensions of Spiritual Formation	Leonard	Bill J. (editor)	248	A collection of essays written by members of the faculty of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, representing disciplines in the schools of Christian Education, Church Music, Social Work & Theology.
Bennet: Stories of Humor, Grace, and Hope	Gamble	Eugenia A.	800	A collection of ten short stories for adults that focus on the life of a very special 6-year old, Bennet. These humorous, heartwarming, sometimes sad, but always touching stories deal with life's most important faith & spiritual issues in a faithful way.
Breaking Bread: The Spiritual Significance of Food	Juengst	Sara Covin	248	A suggestive reflection on food, its ancient meanings & its present significance. The author presents 6 theological themes related to food & examines the biblical customs connected with food & discovers new meaning in familiar passages.
By Way Of The Heart: Toward A Holistic Christian Spirituality	Au	Wilkie S.J.	248	A modern book of holistic spirituality with an approach to help people find a spiritulaity that will unite body & soul, psychology & scripture, eas7 & west, answering the needs/aspirations of the whole person living in community with God.
Care of Mind, Care of Spirit: A Psychiatrist Explores Spiritual Direction	May	Gerald G., MD	253.5	Practical advice & basic information on the psychiatric dimensions of spiritual direction.
Casebook For Christian Living: Value Formation For Families & Congregations	Evan	Robert A.	248.485	Provides help for dealing with the problems we face as modernday Christians. Using a casebook approach, the author helps you develop workable guidelines for Christian living & value formation.
Catch Your Breath: God's Invitation To Sabbath Rest	Postema	Don	263.3	A guide for small groups of believers who wish to learn & practice sabbath rest.
Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth	Foster	Richard J.	268.434 04	Four part presentation on 2 video tapes, each segment 50 minutes long, which investigates afresh the classic disciplines of the spiritual life. His compelling presentation will challenge us all to a deeper walk with Jesus Christ. Study guide.
Church & Society January/February 1999: Celebrating The International Year of Older Persons: 1999 - Toward A Society For All Ages			259.3	This issue covers a wide range of topics concerning aging. The articles look at pastoral as well as policy implications, the impact of global aging on both young & old, & the differential impact of aging on sectors of society & the world.
Clown in the Belfry - Writings on Faith and Fiction	Beuchner	Frederick	252	Essays, sermons & addresses exploring faith & fiction, offering a novelist's view of the Bible.
Companions in Christ (sampler)			268.434	Sample of a Bible study produced by Upper Room books covering part of one session on prayer.
Connecting to God: Nurturing Spirituality through Small Groups	Ware	Corinne	248	Practical & accessible model of spiritual formation for self-directing groups that can be led by clergy or laity. Includes guidelines, ground rules for successful pursuit of spiritual growth within the small group setting.
Crossing Ten Seas			268.434	Fourteen studies on the theme "That All May Have Life in Fullness" as found in the book of John 10:10. Each study is with a different author. (Brought together for the 24th General Council of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.)
Dakota: A Spiritual Geography	Norris	Kathleen	248	An evocation of the Great Plains & its influence on the human spirit, "Dakota" describes the harsh, desolate, yet sublime landscape that emboides the contradictions of American life as lived in the small towns where history & myth have become one.
Discernment: The Art Of Choosing Well	Wolff	Pierre	248.4	Combines the teachings of the 16th century Ignatius of Loyola with his own work group experiences giving us a step-by-step guide to informed decision making, engaging our God-given tools of intellect, heart & will. Reflective questions are included.
Discover Your Spiritual Type: A Guide to Individual and Congregational Growth	Ware	Corinne	248.4	Understanding there are different types of spirituality provides a tool for strengthening congregations, effective evangelism, greater appreciation of others' & personal spiritual growth. This book can help enable more effective care in your congregation.
Doorways To Christian Growth	McMakin	Jacqueline	248.4	Good for a small group or individual who want to enrich their spiritual life, discover their gifts & move beyond where they presently are.
Drama of Christmas: Letting Christ In Our Lives	Kelsey	Morton	263.91	Explore the lives & thoughts of the major participants in the first Christmas. Drawing on scripture, tradition, & legend, Kelsey weaves an imaginative tapestry of stories, providing the reader with endless possibilities for reflection.
Earth and Faith: A Book of Reflection for Action	Bassett	Libby (editor)	261.836	Explore lessons in faith traditions as they share their respect for our planet. To continue the dialogue that will help foster a great commitment to take responsible actions for the protection of our environment.
Education for Spiritual Growth	Cully	Iris V.	248.4	To help people learn about & nurture spiritual growth in their own lives. It is also to help them become teachers who can nurture others into spiritual development.
Effective Christian Education: A National Study of Protestant Congregations	Benson	Peter L.	268	A summary report on Faith, Loyalty and Congregational Life for the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Everyday Creativity (DVD Kit)	Jones	Dewitt	250	Excellent DVD with workbook & guide, can be used in church or personal lives to encourage us to view our challenges from a different perspective & teaches us we all have the ability to be more creative in all aspects of our work & lives.
Everyday Creativity (Video Kit)	Jones	Dewitt	250	Excellent video with workbook & guide, can be used in church or personal lives to encourage us to view our challenges from a different perspective & teaches us we all have the ability to be more creative in all aspects of our work & lives.
Exploring Faith Maturity: A self-study guide for adults with leader's manual	Roehlkepartain	Eugene C.	268.434 04
Faces of God	DePree	Gordon	242	Collection of poetry to help us look into the faces of others & see the wonder of life, the greatest miracle, the face of God.
Feasting With God: Adventures in Table Spirituality	Whitcomb	Holly W.	248	An entertaining celebration of creative & spiritual ways to enjoy food within a variety of community settings. The author offers 16 different feasts which include reflections, activity ideas, recipies, liturgies & more.
From Wounded Hearts: Faith Stories of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgendered People and Those Who Love Them			261.835 766	The articles in this book are filled with honesty, frankness & vulnerability. Some filled with pain on how the writer was treated by family & church. Some are of triumpant. Reading them will give you some understanding of the struggles of gay Christians.
Gathering the Seekers	Newby	James	253.7	Based on successful workshops the author presents a practical program for developing small group ministries that work.
Get Up Off Your Knees: Preaching the U2 Catalog			252	A collection of thoughtful & provocative sermons, based on U2's rock music, by preachers from an international spectrum. Includes one from a Newton Presbytery pastor, Amy Lincoln.
Getting It Together: Spiritual Practices for Faith, Family, and Work	Wehrheim	Carol A.	248.4	As we struggle to cope with the many commitments that consume our lives & the growing demands on our lives, the author offers a direction toward relief, showing how a Christian Foundation of faith can provide a sense of balance amid the struggle.
Giving Good Gifts: The Spiritual Journey of Parenthood	Conway	George E.	248.845	Explore what we can learn from God & the bible about parenting. Using scriptural insights & personal anecdotes, the author identifies 7 gifts that parents can give the their children to help form healthy spiritual identities.
Giving Together: A Stewardship Guide for Families	Wehrheim	Carol A.	248.6	To help families better understand the importance of stewardship, not only in the family & congregation, but in the world. Includes a participant's section & leader's guide, good for group or family study.
Go Deeper Retreats: 12 Life-Changing Weekends for Youth Ministry			269.63	Fun & spiritually power-packed retreats that can change your students' lives. Includes reproducible handouts. Bible truths that are applied to teen interest topics with lock in plans, & other suggestions, as well as modifications for middle schoolers.
God's Leading Lady: Out of the Shadows and into the Light	Jakes	T.D.	268.434 082	The author provides the inspiration and the tools women need to face life's challenges & move beyond survival and become all that God has promised.
Grounded in God: Listening Hearts Discernment for Group Deliberations (Revised Edition)	Farnham	Suzanne G.	253.7	Ideas & suggestions for groups discerning community & wishing to move in new directions. Good for leadership events and regular studies helping participants in doing the business of the church with a "listening heart".
Growing In The Life Of Christian Faith			268.1	Report to the 201st GA explores the nature of faith & the life of faith, discusses what growth & transformation involve in relation to them, lists some central practices & disciplines to continue & criteria by which they may be carried out.
Growing in the Life of Faith: Education & Christian Practices	Dykstra	Craig	268.01	Identifying a hunger for guidance in people's quest today for a genuine encounter with God, the author explores the contributions of the traditions, education, worship practices, & disciplines in the Reformed faith in helping people to grow in faith.
Growing Spiritual Redwoods	Easum	William M.	250	Explains the make-up of healthy churches, which includes their theological & spiritual essence. Providing the environment that will grow "spiritual redwoods" is a crucial task of church leadership.
Growing Strong In The Seasons of Life	Swindoll	Charles R.	242	This book offers a series of suggestions & ideas to help you read God's signals with a sensitive heart. Following the four seasons of the year you will cover topis of reverence, renewal, rest & reflection to help you grow closer on your walk with the Lord
Harvest of Righteousness: A Spiritual Discipline of Devotion in the reformed Tradition	Langer	Rebecca Bradburn	248.46	Aimed at helping Christians grow in prayer, Bible reading, and personal worship, this beautifully crafted workbook provides a four-week program for individuals & small groups in the practice of daily worship.
Heart Knowledge: Spiritual Discipline and the Experience of God (RealFaithRealLife Young Adult Bible Study Series) We Believe Curriculum	Winslow	Kirk	264.434 083	Basic overview of the nature & goal of spiritual practice & offers an introduction to the fundamental elements of a healthy & balanced spiritual life.
Hearts to God, Hands To Work: Connecting Spirituality and Work	Jacobsen	Steve	248.88	An account of one pastor's creative attempts at integrating faith & life, Sunday & Monday, spirituality & religion as those terms have come to mean. Helpful for carrying one's faith into the workplace.
I Give Up, God	Cannon	Bryan Jay	248	Out of his own search for answers in life, the author offers readers practical, conversational ways to discover a new sense of freedom and life.
Inner Simplicity: 100 Ways to Regain Peace & Nourish Your Soul	St. James	Elaine	248.4	An ideal book for those eager to enrich their lives & nourish their souls. Taking principles on simplifying your life, the author applies them to our inner lives.
Intimacy With God: Conversations with Dr. Andrew Purves	Purves	Dr. Andrew	248	Three videos: The Cosmic Love Affair; Called by Name & Disciples of Love. Each approx. 30 minutes in length. On screen questions for discussion & a devotional module.
Isaiah: A Toolbox For Spiritual Growth	Brewer	H. Michael	268.434 081	This popular men's Bible study series was developed from a male perspective in a style that is comfortable & nonthreatening. It is a work-book type study with seven 60-minute sessions.
Issues in Contemporary Spirituality	Fairchild	Roy	248	6 cassettes of lectures at Princeton Seminary, March 1987. Titles: Self in the Spiritual Journey; Upsurge of Spiritual Movements, Spiritual Technology & the Prophetic Word; Spiritual Sadness & the Dark Night; Discernment in Spiritual Guidance & others.
Journey Into Compassion: A Spirituality For The Long Haul	McGinnis	James	248.25	The spiritual wisdom of Franciss of Assisi, Gandhi & Martin Luther King woven together with applications that range from contemplative prayer/fasting to celebrating the liturgical year to acts of peacemaking, reconciliation & a vow of non-violence.
Journey Toward wholeness: Peacemaking and spiritual Growth	White	Vera K.	248.46	To study the issue of self-esteem in the context of their faith. The five sessions are intended to help users grow in their ability to love & accept themselves as God loves them.
Journeymen: A Spiritual Guide for Men (and for Women Who Want to Understand Them)	Groff	Kent Ira	268.434 081	A journey to becoming more like Jesus, written from both the academic & practical aspect, with reflections, prayers & personal stories. Excellent for individual, group & retreat use.
Keeping the Sabbath Wholly: Ceasing, Resting, Embracing, Feasting	Dawn	Marva J.	263.1	To help bring an understanding of who we are as people of God & a deeper comprehensions of the meaning of ceasing, resting, embracing & feasting, as it relates to Sabbath keeping.
Knowing God, Becoming God's People	Bailey	Ken, Dr.	268.434	Christian discipleship is steeped in understanding God & Jesus. This brings us in contact with 3 major images: servants of Christ, shepherds of the flock, & stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 tapes with reproducible sheets, 9-25 minute classes.
Knowing God: Great Themes of the Bible: Leader's Guide	Nagel	Myra B.	268.434 05	Seven part study to explore the variety of ways we can know God on our journeys of faith.
Knowing God: Great Themes of the Bible: Resource Book	Walther	James A., Sr.	268.434 05	Seven part study to explore the variety of ways we can know God on our journeys of faith.
Labyrinths From The Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight, A Beginner's Guide	Schaper	Donna	291.37	A user-friendly, interfaith guide to making and using labyrinths, for meditation, prayer and celebration. Some history is included as well as information on how to find one in your area.
Learn to Dance The Soul Salsa	Sweet	Leonard	248.4	The author (reader) shows you the ins & outs of living an old-fashioned faith in these newfangled times. 17 Surprising steps for Godly living in the 21st century.
Life Spirals	Ford	Iris M.	248	The author has developed a model to demonstrate faith development at every stage in our physical, mental and spiritual growth.
Like A Garden: A Biblical Spirituality of Growth	Juengst	Sara Covin	248	Explore the use of garden as metaphor in the Bible. They convey images of God's providential care, our responsibility to steward the eart, the discipline of the Christian life, bearing fruit, & the harvest waiting for us in the new heaven/earth.
Listening Hearts: Discerning Call in Community (with Updated Appendices)	Farnham	Suzanne	248.46	Can be used for a individual or group to explore the theme of call, discernment & community as it relates to each other and to ourselves. A manual for discussion leaders is also available.
Listening Hearts: Manual for discussion Leaders	Farnham	suzanne	248.46	Step-by-step guide for preparing & conducting discussion sessions based on the the Listening Hearts book. Good for anyone who seeks God's call through reflection.
Listening to God: Spiritual Formation in Congregations	Ackerman	John	248.25	The author outlines ways congregations can promote members' spiritual growth toward a greater intimacy with God. He offers models & tools to create a more encompassing process to notice what God is doing in our life together.
Little Girls In Church	Norris	Kathleen	808	The author describes some unexpected sources of faith.
Living Simply Through The Day: Spiritual Survival In A Complex Age	Edwards	Tilden	248.34	Addressing himself to our anxiety-ridden cultures, the author reaches out to people from all traditions., recounting the odyssey of his own spiritual growth & offering practical suggestions to help us live in prayer & simplicity, always.
Living The Christian Life: A Guide To Reformed Spirituality	Ramey; Johnson	Robert H.; Ben Campbell	248.485	A readable, Calvinistic theology in modern terms, describing a spiritual life that is different from some popular forms of spirituality & gives clear guidance for study groups.
Lord, Teach Us to Pray - A Guide to Prayer			248.46	Excellent variety of spiritual practices suitable for individual & group practice, to deepen our relationship with God. A Reformed understanding integrates this collection, that are both contemplative & active.
Making A Home For Faith	Caldwell	Elizabeth F.	248.845	Helpful guidance for parents & caregivers that addresses hard issues & questions related to faith. Complete with discussion questions.
Mother Goose Meets A Woman Called Wisdom	Hollies	Linda H.	268.434 082	A retelling of classic fairy tales, resulting in a guidebook for women at the crossroads of their lives, encouraging renewal & rebirth.
New Age Spirituality: An Assessment	Ferguson	Duncan S.	299.93	As well as learning some educational things about the "common New Age" thought, the heart of this book is its ability to lift our minds & imaginations to see the meaning of life, scripture, ourselves, & God in a fresh & new way.
Nurturing Spirituality In Children	Jenkins	Peggy J., Ph.D.	252.53	Simple lessons that parents can teach to their children to help heighten their children's spiritual awareness.
Nurturing The Seeds of Spirituality: Families and Congregations Working Together	Held	Ann Reed	259.1	This book explores ways for congregations & families to work together to establish fertile ground for the workings of the Spirit. Includes real-life situations for discussion, take-home worksheets & suggestions for fostering spirituality in children/youth
Older Adult Issues Series: A Spirituality for Late Life	Cooper-Goldenberg	Juliana	268.434 084	This booklet is one of many written for the 1999 U.N. International Year of Older Persons "Toward a Society for All Ages." An excellent study for older persons to take them through a life review with a center on spirituality. Exercises included.
Older Adult Issues Series: Saving Our Stories - A Legacy We Leave	Morgan	Richard L.	268.434 084	This booklet is one of many written for the 1999 U.N. International Year of Older Persons "Toward a Society for All Ages." An excellent guide on saving our stories - a Spiritual Autobiography.
On Earth as in Heaven: A Liberatiion spirituality of Sharing	Soelle	Dorothee	261.8	Examine how the power of religion & faith can be used to transform an unjust world. Discussions include the poor/homeless as partners in dialogue & women addressed by Jesus. Inspirational for those involved in working for God's will for the world.
People Like Us: Life in the Spirit (The Adult Journey)			268.434	Five part adult study for the Sundays after Pentecost. An essay on the Christian Life as a series of choices we make about life, death, responsibility vocation, worship, spiritual disciplines & other aspects. (5-10 session) Also good for retreat setting.
Power For Living	Buckingham	Jamie	248	If your life feels out of order, this resource could help. It shows how to get oneself right with God and with others by a simple, step-by-step process which helps us grow as Christians.
Prayer: Finding The Heart's True Home	Foster	Richard J.	242.8	An excellent primer on prayer, helping us to understand, experience, & practice it in its many forms. He clarifies the prayer process, answers misconceptions & shows the way to contemplation, healing, blessing, forgiveness & rest.
Praying the Movies II: More Daily Meditations from Classic Films	McNulty	Edward	242	Collection of 31 devotionals that connect movies with the spiritual life of moviegoers. Contains passages of scripture, an intruduction & description to a scene from a popular film, & a meditation, questions for reflection, hymn suggestions & prayer.
Presbyterians In Space: Faith Stories			248.5	Rev. Victor Pentz interviews 3 NASA astronauts about the impact space travel has had on their faith. Discussion questions included. This video was produced for the 2000 APCE conference.
Presbyterians: A Spiritual Journey	Wierenga	Dirk	285.1	Page after page of encounters with congregations & individuals seeking a deeper experience of God & serving Christ in bold & creative ways. Stunning photographs accompany exciting & life-changing stories of faith.
Questions of Faith for Youth I: #1 What's God Like?			268.433 04	Young people talk about: What's your idea of God? When do you feel closest to God? What do you think Jesus was about?
Questions of Faith III: #1 What Do You Mean by Faith?			268.434 04
Rabbi's Gift	Peck	M. Scott	248	An extraordinary fable about one community's yearning for new life & vitality. This intriguing video, set in an idolated monastery, evokes thought & discussion about the power of imagination & the nature of community. Excellent for session retreats, etc.
Reaching: The Journey To Fulfillment	Kelsey	Morton	248	Using personal anecdotes with insights from the Bible, writings of C.G. Jung, & the classics of Christian spirituality, the author reveals the crucial role spiritual life plays in the task of achieveing our greatest possible individual development.
Recovering The Sacred Center: Church Renewal from the Inside Out	Friend	Howard E., Jr.	250	A 3 part process that examines the need and challenge for drawing the church back into the sacred, looking at some visions for renewal to help understand themselves & the mission of the church.
Reflections: A Personal Guide For Life's Most Crucial Questions	Cournier	Paul	248.46	A book of guidance & comfort, offering insight & advice on 25 important questions affecting the life of every individual.
Reformed Spirituality: An Introduction For Believers	Rice	Howard L.	248.48	The author has opened the door to a long-neglected treasury of Reformed spiritual practice. It is marked by a lively sense of the presence of God; & its reliable discussions of prayer, study, spiritual guidance & ethical practice.
Remembering Your Story: A Guide to Spiritual Autobiography	Morgan	Richard L.	268.434 04	A useful manual & workbook to develop & discover your spiritual autobiography. Useful for groups or individuals to lead you through a 10-week study to consider your Spiritual lifeline - your personal story.
Responding To God: A Guide to Daily Prayer	Rowlett	Martha Graybeal	248.32	A thorough look at God & prayer with guidelines for daily prayer.
Riding the Waves: Contented Living in a Chaotic world	Roper	Gayle G.	268.434 082	Excellent study for a Women's group and for personal use, looking at ways to be find contentment by agreeing that what God has provided for us is sufficient for his purposes in our lives.
Sabbath Keeping: Finding Freedom in the Rhythms of Rest	Baab	Lynne M.	263.1	Offers a practical & hopeful guidebook for all of us to slow down & enjoy our relationship with the God of the universe.
Sabbath Time	Edwards	Tilden	263.1	Brings an clearer understanding of the sabbath & demonstrates how the rhythm of the sabbath can provide an alternative in life. It provides a sampling of putting sabbath into practice within a family structure.
Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal, and Delight In Our Busy Lives	Muller	Wayne	263.1	The author shows you how to creat a special time of rest, delight & renewal for our souls. With wonderful stories, poems, & suggestions for practice, he teach us how to use sabbath time to refresh & regain some inner happiness.
Sacred Chaos: and the Quest for Spiritual Intimacy	Newby	James R.	248	Pain & loss are not only the products of chaos, they produce chaos. It moves us out of familiar patterns & can send us on a spiritual journey. Sharing his own journey & chaos, the author shows how chaos can become a sacred quest.
Seeds of the Spirit: Wisdom of the Twentieth Century	Bell	Richard (editor)	248
Seeking Sabbath: A Planning Guide for Women's Retreats	Prather	Judy Henderson	269.643	Creative ideas for developing a theme, selecting a site, preparing spiritually, & other topics that will help you develop meaningful retreats for the women in your church.
Simple Way to Pray, A	Luther	Martin	248.3	Practical advice on how the practice of prayer can enhance one's relationship to God. A study about prayer, but also a guide with actual prayers. Considered a devotional classic.
Simplify Your Life: 100 ways to Slow Down and Enjoy the Things That Really Matter	St. James	Elaine	248.46	A user's manual for learning how to unwind & improve the quality of life by taking steps to create a simple and satisfying way of life.
Simply Living	Murphey	Cecil	248.4
Soul Feast: An Invitation To The Christian Spiritual Life	Thompson	Marjorie J.	248	Guidance & help to those who wish to explore the riches of Christian spirituality. The author offers a framework for understanding & instruction in developing & nurturing those practices.
Space For God	Postema	Don	248.32	A study and practice of prayer and spirituality to help you create a special space for God.
Speaking of God: Evangelism as Initial Spiritual Guidance	Johnson	Ben Campbell	269.2	The author combines evangelism & spiritual guidance in order to offer a theological foundation, practical suggestions, & a positive model for sharing faith, encouraging ministers to become models of personal evangelism for laity.
Spirit Gifts: One Spirit, Many Gifts - Discovering God's Direction for Your Life (Participant's Workbook_	Brown	Patricia D.	248	Workbook for program to help your members understanding their spiritual gifts & recognizing where God is calling them.
Spirit Gifts: One Spirit, Many Gifts - Helping Church Members Discover God's Direction for Their Lives (Leader's Resources)	Brown	Patricia D.	248	Community-building experience to help equp Christians for service & leadership. To help discover their gifts & Dog's direction for their lives. Participant's book available.
Spirit Windows: A Handbook of Spiritual Growth Resources for Leaders	Kulp	Ann Z.	248.25	To assist leaders in planning experiences that are spiritually uplifting for all, with practical suggestions for use in retreats,prayer groups, class settings & church officer events.
Spiritlinking Leadership: Working Through Resistance to Organizational Change	Markham	Donna J.	262.1	Concrete methods that help transform typical leaders into outstanding ones, capable of propelling their organizations to brand new effectiveness, using examples from nonprofit & profit groups, charts for audio-visual aids, practical information & question
Spiritual Awakening: A guide to spiritual life in congregations	Ackerman	John	248	An excellent guide for a congregation-wide approach to developing the spiritual life of church members. A 6-week program complete with leader training & guidance & course plans. Also included is a 2nd step of viewing the congregation as a family unit.
Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People	Ortberg	Nancy	268.434 04	Discussion on spirituaity, spiritual disciplines and living spiritually transformed lives. Personal challenges to develop our own disciplines through prayer, study and servanthood.
Spiritual Family Trees: Finding Your Faith Community's roots	Wendland	Barbara	248.25	Learn how to use genograms (spiritual family trees) to promote spiritual growth, build community, address & manage conflict and enhance communication in your congregation.
Spiritual Fitness: Everyday Exercises For Body And Soul	Donnelly	Doris	248.46	Believing that "listening, eating, working, weeping, laughing, forgiving & persevering are all exercises that invigorate our sense of physical being at the same time that they stretch our spirits", the author integrates these into our everyday lives.
Spiritual Growth in Youth Ministry	Stone	J. David	259.23	Practical models to help your young people (and you) grow closer to God. (1985)
Spiritual Intelligence: What We Can Learn from the Early Awakening Child	Sinetar	Marsha	248	The author introduces us to spiritually aware children who mirror the spiritual qualities we were born with but have neglected or ignored. She inspires us to re-develop these gifts in our own lives.
Spiritual Practics For Beginners	Groff	Kent Ira	248	Easy to follow, practical spiritual advice for congregations. The authro offers five dis iplines for nurturing that inward desire to turn to God in all things.
Spiritual Wholeness for Clergy: A New Psychology of Intimacy with God, Self & Others	Hands & Fehr	Donald R. & Wayne L.	253.2	The authors pinpoint the human problems, traps & temptations awaiting those who choose the clergy role. This book will help clergy learn how to develop & maintain a psychologically healthy spirituality in their relationships with others.
Spirituality In Ecumenical Perspective	Hinson	E. Glenn (editor)	248	Essays by a variety of authors, exploring many themes in spirituality: the ecumenical nature of spirituality, theological perspectives, listening, spirituality in the dialogue of religions, action & contemplation & work, discernment and much more.
Spirituality Matters For Committee Meetings	Groff	Kent Ira	262.1	To help transform ordinary committees into intentional communities by renewing the spiritual life of its leaders so they in turn can renew the church they serve.
Steal Away: Journeying Toward Spiritual Maturity	Graham	Stephany	242.8 0096	Inspiring collection of devotional materials & exercises designed to help you develop a strengthened spiritual & prayer life at your own pace. 7 sessions for a personal retreat.
Teaching Godly Play: The Sunday Morning Handbook	Berryman	Jerome W.	268.3	Shows how children can develop spiritually through self-discipline & responsibility. A unique approach to learning & classroom management - a Montessori-based godly play.
Team Spirituality: A Guide for Staff and Church	Carter	William J.	253	To help church leaders explore its effectiveness in serving God and loving others. He covers how the church staff emerged in New Testament times & how they should function as the body of Christ, strengthening each other & the church.
Temptation	Allen	Diogenes	268.434 04	Video curriculum, with book and study guide to help us faced those temptations that we fear and use this as a starting point for spiritual growth & changed lives.
The Active Life (Leader's Guide)	Palmer	Parker J.	248.88	Instructions for leading sessions, with activities for building community, suggestions for prayer & worship & discussion questions & journaling exercises.
The Active Life: Wisdom for Work, Creativity and Caring	Palmer	Parker J.	248.88	Spirituality for the uncelibate, unsolitary, & unsilent lives that most of us lead. Leader's guide available.
The Gospel According to Harry Potter	Neal	Connie	241.65	The author explores the world of magic & mystery created by J.K. Rowling alongside the stories & themes of the Bible. She deomonstrates how the lessons not only echo many biblical stories, but reinforces the central messages of Christianity.
The Matrix and the Gospel (RealFaithRealLife Young Adult Bible Study Series) We Believe Curriculum	Indermark	John	268.434 083	Six session study, written for young adults, offering study, prayer & community for the group to explore the interface between Christian theology and the spirituality implicit in the trilogy of Matrix movies.
The Midwife's Story	Reeves	Nancy	263.912	A poem about a very special midwife who was present at the birth of Christ. Along with the beautiful photos, there are questions for reflection and additional scripture to meditate upon.
The Road Home: Images For The Spiritual Journey	Juengst	Sara Covin	248.4	Examine the significane of roads in Scripture & their value for today. Reflect on critical issues to discover what it means to be "followers of the way" amidst the challenges of a contemporary world.
The Soul of Tomorrow's Church: Weaving Spiritual Practices in Ministry Together	Groff	Kent Ira	250	The author weaves a tapestry of life in the Spirit with the church's function of ministry. He brings scriptural insights & practical resources to bear upon challenges faced by churches.
The Touch of the Master's Hand			248	Inspirational film that speaks to the worth & potential of every individual by following the path of a fine violin that falls into uncaring hands & how it receives the "touch of the master's hand", revealing it's great value. 20 min. Guide included.
Three Avenues of Spiritual Development	Dodd	Robert V.	248	Three session study to help you grow in your knowledge & experience of the Living Christ. Instructions for using as a retreat are included.
To Know As We Are Known: Education As A Spiritual Journey	Palmer	Parker J.	268.01	Explores how the mind and heart can work together in the learning process of education. Discover the soul of education through the cultivation of wisdom possessed by each of us & the sharing of that to benefit others.
To Pray God's Will: Continuing The Journey	Johnson	Ben Campbell	248.32	Looking upon Christian life as a spiritual journey, the author discusses the importance of prayer for those who want to continue their progress toward God. Helpful suggestions on meditation & contemplation are included.
To Will God's Will	Johnson	Ben Campbell	248.3	The author describes how the elements of religion (prayer, reflection & good works) come together in the whole person. He shows how a journal can help in deepening faith.
Touch Life Gently: Spirituality of the 12 Steps of AA (Three videos)	Rice	Reverend Dick	248	They reflect on themes of forgiveness, self-acceptance and reawakening the spirit based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics anonymous. 3 video tapes with four 30 minute sessions on each & a study guide.
Trumpet At Full Moon: Dimensions of Spiritual Formation			248.34	A helpful resource for every serious seeker & an essential handbook for every pastor & spiritual guide. The author explores different dimensions of God, with a meditation & a series of practical & creative spiritual exercises.
U-Turns Permitted: God's Grace For Life's Journey	Roberts	Howard W.	248.46	Readers are encouraged to model their lives after biblical teaching suggested by the wording of road signs and urged to discover new directions in their faith journey.
Uncovering Your Church's Hidden Spirit	Hahn	Celia Allison	248.25	The author interviewed lay people & clergy to discover stories of congregational spirituality & to help them identify the congregation's gifts for spiritual development.
What do I Want In Prayer	Barry	William A., S.J.	248.3	People bring many desires into the act of praying. The author, an experienced spiritual guide, explores 15 of these desires, relating them to passages/events in the Bible.
What Every Leader Needs to Know About Leading in a Congregation	Bealla	Michael A.	262.1	The church needs not just leaders, butr spiritual leaders. This booklet from a series will help you discover that you as a leader are called, how to practice spiritual leadership, growing in faith grounded in the means of grace & equipping others.
When In Doubt: The Faith Journeys of Young Adults	Hill	Richard H.	259.2	The author explores "Why do so many of our young adults disappear from our churches?". His search led him to interview a variety of college students. He shares their stories & offers a discussion on the implications of his research.
Where In The World Are You: Connecting Faith & Daily Life	Everist & Vos	Norma Cook & Nelvin		The authors share their insights on how the daily struggles, needs, & hopes of the people of God can be connected to God's mission through practical steps of spiritual growth & the challenge of mutual accountability in the context of the faith community.
Why Christian? For Those On The Edge of Faith	Hall	Douglas John	239	For those dealing with doubts, on the edge of their faith or just inquirers in the Christian faith. The author enters into an earnest search with those who ask "Why be Chistian?"
Winds of Grace, Ways of Faith: Expanding the Horizons of Christian Spirituality	McElvaney	William K.	248	The author uses biblical examples & contemporary experiences to broaden the reader's concept of spiritual discipline. Discussion questions are included at the end of each chapter.
Wonder of a Love	Roger	Brother	242	Devotional literature in the Taize stye from Brother Roger.
Your Spiritual Gifts Inventory	Bryant	Charles V.	248.25	An easy-to-use way to help your group discover their unique gifts, to help encourage the ministry of all Christians and promote the mission of the church.
Youth Action Curriculum: Claiming Our Story	Delaney	Betty	268.433	This four-session curriculum will engage younger youth in activities that focus on: who we are and whose we are. They will be encouraged to discover & claim their individual stories & find how God is working in their lives. A Calvin Comic is included.