Devotional

Albrecht Dürer, 1471-1528, is said to be the greatest German artist of the Northern Renaissance. His works include woodcuts, engravings, sketches, and paintings of both oils and watercolors. Born into a Nuremburg family of goldsmiths, he learned the art of engraving at an early age.

Dürer's genius in printmaking forever changed the world of art. Up until this time woodcuts had been merely combinations of black and white. His innovative technique of cross hatching brought new shades of grays making a pallet of contrasts between light and dark. This greatly enhanced the woodcuts of his Small Passion giving visual depth, dimension, and drama to the biblical narratives.The Small Passion contains the largest number of scenes, but is known as "small" due to the 3x5 inch size of the intricate woodcuts.

Bearing the Cross combines the great artwork of Albrecht Dürer's Small Passion, gems of hymnody, and Holy Scripture into faith enriching devotional vignettes. The reader is escorted from Genesis to Revelation in a personal, intimate journey with Christ.

Foreword by Matthew Harrison.

The Brotherhood Prayer Book is a book dedicated to the singing of the canonical prayer offices and the entire Psalter and Old Testament canticles, pointed to Gregorian tones. It includes liturgies for Matins, Lauds, Sext, Vespers, English Compline, Latin Compline, German Compline, and more, along with a full set of propers for the Liturgical Week, the Liturgical Year, and Saints' Days. Another highlight is the Beichtspiegel, or "confession mirror," which is a tool used for reflection and self-examination in preparation for private confession and absolution or for the Divine Service. Visit the Emmanuel Press website for a free download of the Beichtspiegel.

This book is the 2021 black-and-white paperback version of the hardcover Second Revised Edition published in 2007. Clicking on "Look Inside" will show the 2013 Text Edition of the The Brotherhood Prayer Book, which contains all of the words of the Second Revised Edition but not the music; this is also the Kindle version.

Daily prayer is encouraged, but hardly ever completed in today's bustling culture. God wants to be in daily conversation with us all. The Daily Office encourages deep, daily prayer habits throughout the entire Church Year. This book is not for quickly daily prayers, but rather for those who want to take time each morning and night to sit with their Savior.

The Daily Office is meant for Christians who wish to follow a disciplined order of daily prayers that incorporates some of the traditions usually found in a breviary. This book includes:

"God gives faith not so that it can deal with insignificant things, but [so that it can deal with] things the whole world cannot handle, such as death, sin, world, and devil."

-Martin Luther

A prolific author, renowned preacher, respected professor, and key figure in the Reformation, Martin Luther is still, after five hundred years, one of the most influential people in history. Above all, he worked to make the Bible accessible to everyone. His writings continue to guide and encourage Christians because he points us to Jesus and His Gospel.

These daily devotions are drawn from the many volumes in the American Edition of Luther's Works, including volumes that are newly translated into English, thus providing material from Luther never before available to English-speaking readers.

A daily dose of Luther is good for the soul!

A Bible companion study guide and notebook for individuals or groups, Everyday Word: A Two-Year Bible Journal helps readers create a personal commentary as they work through a two-year Bible reading program.

Emphasizing how all of Scripture speaks to our lifelong journey in a family, Everyday Word is a personal record of Christ's wisdom and grace for real life in relationship to others that will be treasured for a lifetime and passed to the next generations as a priceless inheritance.

The weekly guides, with fillable boxes, correspond to the two-year reading plan in The Lutheran Study Bible and provide guidance to understand the readings, apply them to life in the Christian congregation or family, and provide a place to record discoveries for return usage and passing on to family.

Everyday Word is ideal for adult Christians who are seeking to grow through the reading of Scripture, especially as they live their faith in a family, but who might not have the time to do so or aren't sure where to begin.

"Raise our minds heavenward and upward to think on your true glory."

"Grace from Heaven now has a home next to my Bible, and I trust it'll find a home in your heart, too."

--Joni Eareckson Tada

The elegant linen-over-board cover and gold gilding makes this stand out as an ideal gift.

Includes prayers by:

The Reformation was an extraordinary time of profound spiritual fervor. Grace from Heaven collects prayers from influential Protestant voices of the Reformation that express deep longings, theological richness, and a burning desire for God's grace. The prayers are arranged by topic and time--from praise to petition, morning to evening--so that your prayer life can be interwoven with the rich tapestry of prayers of faithful Christians from the past. By praying along with Martin Luther, John Calvin, Marguerite de Navarre, William Tyndale, and many others, we join the chorus of Reformation believers in prayer and contemplation.

For Christians, hope is a reality and not an emotion. This sequel to Hope Notes: Devotions for Women offers 45 more devotions full of this hope and encouragement, written by nine current/past presidents of Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML). Each devotion is rooted in Scripture and enriched by authentic life experiences-communicating the sure foundation of hope that is ours in Jesus.