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"Springs of water will burst out in the wilderness, streams flow in the desert. Hot sands will become a cool oasis, thirsty ground a splashing fountain." Is.
35:6-7, The Message
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Oasis Mugs debut at graduation dinner, May 2008 These cobalt blue mugs make the perfect gift for someone who just needs to sit in the directee chair and "come home." Price: $5.00 At this time, due to their fragile nature, these mugs are only available for sale at selected Oasis functions. Please contact the Oasis office if you are interested in purchasing to find out where, when and how.
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Artist: Brant Lingle Title: b.e. - a labyrinth of prayer
(c) 2006
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b.e. - a
labyrinth of song CD recorded by 2005 Oasis graduate, Brant Lingle TBrant Lingle, a 2005 graduate of the Oasis Spiritual Direction for Spiritual Guides program, and Pastor of Students & their Families at New Hanover United Methodist Church, has composed "b.e.: a prayer labyrinth of song" during a 3 year spiritual journey. It is a guided prayer experience in music, designed to create a restful place for people to connect with God. Oasis Ministries receives a portion of the proceeds for each CD sold.  |
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Author: Kent Ira Groff
Publisher: Abingdon Press |
WRITING TIDES Finding Grace and Growth through Writing People write all the time—memos, cards, or emails, presentations for speaking, teaching, or preaching. Whether you write for personal reflection or for others, this book will deepen the creative process by finding meaning and mystery in ordinary notes or analytical essays, prose or poetry, sermons or lectures, music or lyrics, committee minutes or family stories.
“Writing is a form of contemplation,” wrote Thomas Merton. Exquisitely written, Writing Tides embodies Kent Groff’s passion to help anyone discover contemplative insights through personal reflections, practical notes, or work-related writing.
Drawing upon the author’s experience leading courses in writing, spiritual formation, and vocation, Groff guides readers to discover writing practices that aid meditation, prayer, and spiritual growth. |
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Publisher: Jossey-Bass |
What Would I Believe If I Didn’t Believe Anything? What Would I Believe if I Didn't Believe Anything? is
a guidebook for spiritual orphans that shows how they can “doubt their way home” by embracing
their doubts and asking the hard questions as a meaningful path toward genuine
faith. The author helps readers value their own questions and learn to talk about
spiritual matters in fresh, non-religious language. Rather than handing down
doctrines “from above,” Groff invites readers to look at life “from
below,” exploring experiences of daily living. He helps the reader
to find the grace in the grit of everyday life, seeking analogies of faith
in
film and
literature, psychology and science, poetry and arts, music and sports. Drawing
primarily from the well of his Christian experience, Groff also incorporates
insights from the world's primal myths and major religions. |
 Author: Kent Ira Groff
Publisher: Upper Room |
The
Soul of Tomorrow’s Church: Excerpt Endorsements and Table of Contents Kent
Ira Groff invites congregational leaders to weave spiritual practices
into all aspects of ministry. The Soul of
Tomorrow’s Church will be
restored as spiritual practices are woven in five ministry functions: worship,
administration,
education, soul care, and outreach. Every chapter teems with practical ways
to weave spiritual practices of prayer, discernment, faith stories, silence,
and
hospitality in each one of these five specific ministry functions. Named One of the 10 Best Books in 2001 by The Academy of Parish Clergy |
 Author: Kent Ira Groff
Publisher: Upper Room |
Journeymen:
A Spiritual Guide for Men Journeymen
encourages readers to make the connection between being men
and being Christian, integrating the feeling of power
and the power of feeling. Exploring
men’s particular wounds and the promise of healing through Christ, Journeymen offers biblical examples, the author’s own stories and those
of other men, prayer exercises, meditations, and reflection questions. |
Author: Kent Ira Groff Publisher: Alban Institute
Publication Date: 1993 |
Active Spirituality: A Guide for Seekers and Ministers A
practical guidebook for the inquiring layperson seeking a holistic,
intelligent
look at the spiritual life, and for the pastor or religious professional
seeking a systematic framework and spiritual practices to re-ignite
the flame of faith.
Groff explains what it means to believe and what to do after you say you
believe—through
a unique integration of spirituality and service, heart and mind, and various
faith traditions. Explore five spiritual disciplines: community, solitude,
learning, service, and vocation. Great for study groups. |
 Author: Kent Ira Groff
Booklet |
Spiritual Practices for Beginners and Leaders Spiritual Practices is an excellent self-guide for new members. It has an adaptable six-week study guide for adult classes—or for church boards who want to cultivate spiritual goals for their church. “ Every new and long-term member will benefit from Spiritual
Practices for Beginners and Leaders; every committee chairperson can apply Spirituality
Matters for Committee Meetings; every church officer needs to have both.” |
 Author: Kent Ira Groff
Booklet |
Spirituality Matters for Committee Meetings Spirituality
Matters can transform committees into communities… sensitive
to the agenda and relationships. |
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