Sandy Eisenberg Sasso: Cain and Abel : Finding the Fruits of Peace
The errors of sinfulness with our brothers and sisters with a positive ending. Anything by Ms. Sasso is to be commended for your home library.
Sandy Eisenberg Sasso: God Said Amen
A book to recommend for every season. Highlights the need to reach beyond ourselves and the cost of not sharing.
Markus Zusak: I Am the Messenger
A fabulous literary work of trial and sacrifice. This is a better choice for youth and adults: it would certainly be rated PG-13.
Moses: The Long Road to Freedom
Fascinating illustration of the story of the Exodus.
Carole Boston Weatherford: Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Caldecott Honor Book)
Liberation is a key theme of Lent. This children's book carefully relates the story of Harriet Tubman to the biblical experience of the Exodus.
Noah's Ark
A striking illustration and retelling of Noah and his epic. This title is about more than the zoo on the water; it focuses just as much on the personal journey and trials of Noah and his family.
Joyce Denham: The Hard to Swallow Tale of Jonah and the Whale (Tales from the Bible)
A simple and elegant telling of the journey of Jonah, a reluctant prophet.
Kate Dicamillo: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
No author does a better job of dealing with pain, loss and resurrection than this author. Just as great for adults as for children.
Jeff Brumbeau: The Quiltmaker's Gift
A wonderful book with a Franciscan ethic. The role of sacrifice and giving up material things would be a good choice for Lent.
Specially focused bible study series in 7-13 booklets for the various stages of life and recoveries. Easy to use the series also has a leader training manual. Topics include:
In this six-session ZondervanGroupware™ video curriculum, award-winning
author Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat—the most fundamental,
challenging, perplexing, and deeply rewarding aspect—of our
relationship with God: prayer. What is prayer? How does it work? And
more importantly, does it work? In theory, prayer is the essential
human act, a priceless point of contact between us and the God of the
universe. In practice, prayer is often frustrating, confusing, and
fraught with mystery. Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? is an
exploration of the mysterious intersection where God and humans meet
and relate.
Yancey explores such questions as: •Is God listening? •Why should God care about me? •If God knows everything, what’s the point of prayer? •Why do answers to prayer seem so inconsistent and capricious? •Why does God seem sometimes close and sometimes far away? •How can I make prayer more satisfying?
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From a seminar given by Linn Ministries Jesuits Matthew and Dennis Linn Guide to being with another in a healing way. Includes examples of a wide variety of hurts, such as sexual abuse, depression, loss of a loved one, etc. @ VHS tapes with 8 segments.
This video offers a candid, honest look at the emotions and questions
children face when confronted with the reality of death. Three experts
in the field of death and family issues. Rabbi Earl A. Grollman, Dr.
Ralph L. Klicker, and Joey O'Conner present four segments in this
respectful, live-action film. Short interview clips of children's
thoughts about death and heaven punctuate each segment. 40 minutes.
Author Shepherd presents her life story and inspiration to be a balanced faithful woman. She has recovered from a difficult childhood, various
addictive problems, and suicidal episodes to become an expert on the
benefits of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Depending on
what the listener expects from an inspirational resource, her many
references to God's infinite wisdom and love will make this audio a
delight to some and something short of delightful to others. Shepherd
incorporates recognizable mental health concepts, such as paying
attention to negative feelings and maintaining good emotional balance,
and comes across as a sincere and devoted follower of fundamentalist
Christian beliefs. Two VHS tapes.
This video is based on the true story of an alcoholic Roman Catholic priest, and his recovery
through the support of a simple laborer who is himself a recovering
alcoholic. Several years later the tables are turned, and it is the
priest who comes to the assistance of the man who helped him. A contemporary version of the Good Samaritan parable. 16 min.
A four part series hosted by Bill Moyers reports on the growing movement to improve caring for people who are dying. Includes interviews and research. Four topics: A DIFFERENT KIND OF CARE, A TIME TO CHANGE, A DEATH OF ONES OWN, LIVING WITH DYING. Learn more about On Our Own Terms.
Dr. Howard Rosenthal presents this tool for church leaders to better understand suicide and equip people with basic prevention techniques. Excellent for training lay pastoral care ministers or information for parents and teens. 58 min.
Caring for those who experience suffering can be difficult and requires great attention. This two hour presentation surveys the experience of suffering, the role of anger and lament, caring responses and ways to care more effectively with those who suffer.
