Upper Room Books imprint: 198 books
Settling In
My First Year in a Retirement Community
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2007
Richard L. Morgan has carved a niche as a bestselling author and an authority on older adult ministries and concerns. Now, he chronicles his own transition to a retirement community. Morgan speaks frankly about the losses and realities as he approached his own not-yet-frail "fourth quarter"...
Fruit of the Spirit
The Way of Emmaus and Chrysalis
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
What kind of fruit are you bearing for Christ? The apostle Paul uses the term "fruit of the Spirit" to describe traits of the Holy Spirit that should be evident in every Christian. The fruit we bear indicates how much we resemble Jesus, our model and mentor. The fruit of the Spirit,...
A Widow's Prayer
Finding God's Grace in the Days Ahead
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2015
Life crises threaten our spiritual stability. Losing a loved one—whether or not you expect their death—is always traumatic. The trauma of adjusting to the new identity of widow while facing a multitude of questions and urgent decisions can be overwhelming. In this book of 60 meditations,...
Forgiving Your Family
A Journey to Healing
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2005
Why is it that the people closest to us often cause the deepest, most wrenching pain? Family can either provide restful refuge or prompt you to find it elsewhere. A quick channel-surf through daytime television illustrates that! From the petty irritation to the grievous wrong, forgiving is...
Creativity and Divine Surprise
Finding the Place of Your Resurrection
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2005
Deepen your relationship with God as you discover your God-given gift of creativity. Creativity is usually defined narrowly and associated only with artists or children. "Creativity is so much more than art making," writes Kincannon. "It is a tool for navigating through everyday experiences...
A House of Prayer
The Power of Praying in Community
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2014
A House of Prayer begins with a personal story: a moment of a deep sense of isolation and spiritual distress that gives way to a deep sense of abiding connectedness and community. That movement from isolation to serenity by means of praying together, spiritually or physically, is the emphasis of this...
by Richard A. Gilmore, Janine Gilmore
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1998
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 1998
This 40-page booklet guides individuals through the process of sponsoring fellow pilgrims on The Walk to Emmaus. The authors explore the range of possibilities in the role of the sponsor for the renewal of church leaders, Emmaus communities, and the church.
Music Directors and Song Leaders
The Emmaus Library Series
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
This booklet is designed for Music Directors on Emmaus and Chrysalis weekends. It explains the spiritual focus of each day of the 3-day event, gives guidance for selecting music to enhance the 15 talks and various worship services, and offers tips for song leading.
Your Questions Answered
Hot Topics About Chrysalis and The Walk to Emmaus
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Your Questions Answered answers the most frequently asked questions about Emmaus and Chrysalis. Every member of the Board of Directors, especially the WEEKEND BOARD REPRESENTATIVE and the leadership team for each Walk to Emmaus or Chrysalis event, needs a copy.
Patterned by Grace
How Liturgy Shapes Us
Language: English
Release Date: February 1, 2007
To many, the word liturgy brings to mind juggling a hymnal, Bible and a bulletin printed with formal responsive texts as you worship in a cavernous Gothic-styled church. With great faith and affection, Benedict rescues liturgy from its stuffy associations, revealing it as a momentous occasion...
by Sharlyn DeHaven Gates
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2017
This booklet is ideal for potential Chrysalis participants and church leaders. It introduces readers to the ideas behind Chrysalis and helps them know what to expect during a life-changing Chrysalis weekend.
Gathered Together
Creating Personal Liturgies for Healing and Transformation
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2015
How can the church honor a person's profound experience of struggle, change or celebration? How can corporate worship link to the unique and real-life needs of the people in the pews? God wants us to be whole. One of the purposes of the church is to encourage that. However, in seeking to provide...
Because of This I Rejoice
Reading Philippians During Lent
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2018
For too long Lent has been thought of as a season of self-sacrifice and discipline that sounds to many Christians like a list of spiritual chores. Lenten disciplines become the spiritual equivalent of New Year's resolutions to lose weight, be healthier, or practice better money management. These promises...
Living Compassion
Loving Like Jesus
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2017
In the face of hurtful public dialogue and worldwide conflict, many Christians want to practice and experience genuine compassion. After all, centuries of Christian teachings have insisted that compassion is at the heart of the Christian life. "Love your enemies," Jesus said in Luke 6:35-36....