Tsh Oxenreider - Böcker

Celebrate a Season of Wonder and WaitingThough the holidays are often jam-packed with busyness, the weeks leading up to Yuletide are still a time to reflect on the miracle of Jesus’s birth. Shadow and Light is a concise and customizable guide for the Advent season to help you rediscover your childlike wonder and contemplate the sacred gift we celebrate in the Christmas season.From bestselling author Tsh Oxenreider, Shadow and Light is a rich yet approachable experience that invites you to explore the historical meaning of Advent. Drawing from liturgical tradition, Tsh provides fresh insights for new and longtime believers alike. Each day includes Scripture, a reflection, a question, and a simple activity to engage the senses, such as lighting candles, listening to music, and viewing artwork both old and new.Let yourself break away from the hustle and bustle of crafts, cookies, and Christmas parties, and receive your invitation to remember the quiet focus of our celebration. Shadow and Light will help you reclaim the holiday season as a time to remember Jesus’s first coming, and to long for his one-day return.

Celebrate A Season of Renewal and ReflectionThe theme of bitterness runs through the Bible as a sour reminder of sin’s presence in our world—yet it’s because of this bitterness that Jesus’ grace is so sweet and satisfying. As we learn to turn from our vices and crave real beauty, goodness, and truth through the pursuit of virtues, we grow nearer to God and become more like who He made us to be.From Tsh Oxenreider, bestselling author of Shadow and Light: A Journey into Advent, arrives a devotional to help you meditate and rejoice in the transcendent miracle of Easter. You will… uncover what it means to participate in the liturgical traditions of Lent, from fasting to almsgivingexperience artwork and music that illuminate the impact—both personal and global—of Jesus’s death and resurrectioncontemplate the wonder of Christ’s redemption of all humankind, especially as this time of introspection reveals your human limitationsStarting on Ash Wednesday and leading you all the way through Holy Week, Bitter and Sweet is an invitation to better understand Jesus’s sacrifice as you delight in His ultimate love for you.

Embrace the life you long for. Cultivate a deeper relationship with the God who loves you, so you can thrive in your life and in your faith walk.Life doesn't always go the way you planned. The world is full of cancelations, frustrations, broken relationships, and hurts that can go down deep. When these painful experiences come (and they always do!) you are left feeling let down and unhappy. But, when you rely on God and go to Him in prayer, you can still thrive, even when life is difficult.Prayers to Help You Thrive is a beautiful mix of devotions, Scripture, prayers, and prompts that will help you develop resilience by strengthening your time with God. You will:have a deeper relationship with the Lord and a more consistent and meaningful prayer life.learn how to thrive no matter what season of life you're experiencing by relying upon God's strength.better understand how to handle sensitive topics like social justice, economic equality, social media addiction, mental health, relationships, and decision-making with grace and hopefulness.gain insights into how to live with faithful determination by hearing from a range of expert voices including Shauna Niequist, Chike Chukudebelu, Katie Hardeman, Margaret Hogan, Denise Hildreth Jones, Tsh Oxenreider, Rachel Randolph, and Alece Ronzino. Thriving can feel difficult in your day-to-day, especially when life's curveballs come. But God's purpose for you includes thriving in His goodness and living with joy and confidence--through a relationship with Him. Prayers to Help You Thrive will inspire you come to Him today and thrive in the life and hope that is yours in Christ.You can read Prayers to Help You Thrive individually as a daily devotional or invite friends and family members to join you and use it as a small-group resource.