Writing Devotionals

Ink Addict: Book of Poems, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, are emotional verses creatively written; talk about the phrase “Monkeys on your back,” this book keeps her readers on their toes for fear of missing the chain-supply and demand of her hooked poetic body of words and works. Author Drummond-Brown hears the evil of the 21st century, sees the evil and is unafraid to address ‘IT’ and write about ‘IT’. The poignant yet tender poems are moaned and birthed from a heartfelt place deep within the authors mind’s eye like nobody’s business. Drummond-Brown’s solemn voice is ...

Discover the spiritual masterpiece that has shaped countless saints. Featuring quotes from Popes St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and Leo XIV. In The Secret of the Rosary, St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort reveals the profound power, beauty, and heavenly graces contained in one of the Church’s most beloved devotions. Written with the fiery love of a missionary priest and the tenderness of a son devoted to Our Lady, this classic work invites every soul to rediscover the Rosary as a path to holiness, protection, and peace. Structured as fifty short chapters called “Roses,” ...

Journaling with the Spirit: Hearing, Writing, and Living God’s Voice Daily A 30-Day Prophetic Journey into Deeper Intimacy, Revelation, and Spirit-Led Writing Are you ready to hear God more clearly, capture His voice more consistently, and transform your walk with Him—one page at a time? In this powerful 30-day devotional experience, you’ll discover how spiritual journaling becomes a gateway to hearing God’s voice, recording prophetic insight, processing spiritual warfare, and tracking personal transformation. This is not just a journaling book—it’s a fire-filled encounter with ...

The Philokalia Volume III - Revised and Expanded Translated from the Russian Edition of Saint Theophan the Recluse Continuing the Classic Orthodox Spiritual Treasury This third volume of Saint Theophan the Recluse's expanded Russian Philokalia presents the ascetic and contemplative teachings of thirteen spiritual fathers from the fifth through eighth centuries. These writings represent a mature stage of Orthodox spiritual theology, addressing both the practical struggles of asceticism and the heights of contemplative prayer. What Makes This Edition Unique: Complete and Unabridged: Every ...

The Philokalia Volume IV - Revised and Expanded Translated from the Russian Edition of Saint Theophan the Recluse The Monastic Path: Obedience, Struggle, and Spiritual Warfare This fourth volume of Saint Theophan the Recluse's expanded Russian Philokalia presents Saint Theodore the Studite's complete ascetic instructions to monks—335 catechetical discourses that formed the spiritual foundation of one of Orthodoxy's most influential monastic communities. These instructions address every aspect of cenobitic life, from the first stirrings of vocation through advanced spiritual warfare, ...

The Philokalia Volume V - Revised and Expanded Translated from the Russian Edition of Saint Theophan the Recluse The Hesychast Masters: Prayer of the Heart and Divine Union This fifth volume of Saint Theophan the Recluse's expanded Russian Philokalia presents the mature flowering of Orthodox hesychasm through the writings of eleven spiritual masters from the eleventh through fifteenth centuries. These texts form the heart of the Orthodox tradition of interior prayer, contemplative stillness, and direct experience of divine grace. What Makes This Edition Unique: Complete and Unabridged: ...

The Philokalia Volume II - Revised and Expanded Translated from the Russian Edition of Saint Theophan the Recluse Continuing the Classic Orthodox Spiritual Treasury This second volume of Saint Theophan the Recluse's expanded Russian Philokalia presents the ascetic teachings of eight spiritual fathers whose writings have shaped Orthodox monastic and spiritual life for centuries. Saint Theophan's arrangement provides a systematic progression through the stages of spiritual warfare and growth. What Makes This Edition Unique: Complete and Unabridged: Every word faithfully rendered from Saint ...

The Philokalia Volume I - Revised and Expanded Translated from the Russian Edition of Saint Theophan the Recluse A New Translation of the Classic Orthodox Spiritual Treasury This landmark English translation brings Saint Theophan the Recluse's expanded Russian Philokalia to modern readers for the first time. Unlike the Greek Philokalia, Saint Theophan's version includes additional writings and systematic arrangements specifically designed to guide Orthodox Christians on the path of spiritual transformation. What Makes This Edition Unique: Complete and Unabridged: Every word faithfully ...

A Year of Biblical Encouragement Meditations based on the Heidelberg Catechism In Righteous in Christ: Daily Meditations on the Heidelberg Catechism, Dr. Doug Erlandson, a scholar and a former pastor in a Reformed congregation, presents 365 meditations on the 129 articles of the Catechism. The title "Righteous in Christ" points to the central message of the Catechism: If, by grace, I accept with a believing heart that Christ has fully atoned for my sins, I can have full assurance that the righteousness and obedience of Christ is mine as well. I can thereby have complete confidence that I am...

Advent and Christmas with Fulton J. Sheen A Devotional Journey of Waiting, Welcoming, and Living the Mystery Experience Advent and Christmas through the timeless wisdom of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen. This devotional companion draws upon Sheen’s beloved writings — including Christmas Inspirations and Life of Christ— and weaves them with new reflections, prayers, and meditations. It is designed to guide individuals, families, and parishes from the season of waiting in Advent to the joy of Christmas. Inside you will find: Over 50 Daily meditations rooted in Scripture and Sheen’s ...

A Year of Daily Wisdom from One of Orthodoxy's Most Beloved Spiritual Fathers For a full year, walk with Saint Theophan the Recluse through the Church's appointed Scripture readings, one day at a time. Originally published in Russian in 1887 and now rendered freshly into English, Thoughts For Every Day offers a short, piercing meditation for every day of the Orthodox liturgical year, from Theophany through Great Lent and Pascha to the long weeks after Pentecost. Each entry begins with the day's Epistle and Gospel and ends with a clear, practical word for the soul. A Voice from the Russian ...

Redemption. New life. Healing. All wonderful things that happen when we begin to walk with God. But the journey is oftentimes bumpy and even painful. No one starts out running after God without tripping and getting a few scrapes along the way. Heather O’Brien invites you to join her as she makes that journey. Enter her honest conversations with God. From mental health to faith, brokenness to healing, sin to redemption; God has no fear of entering the ugly parts of our lives in order to restore. Chains of Freedom is a series of soul-searching writings chronicling Heather’s vulnerable ...

A Shepherd by the Cross is a meditative retreat text that invites priests into a prayerful dialogue with Christ the Eternal High Priest. Through reflections on the Passion and the maternal presence of Mary, the work explores the vocation of priesthood as sacrificial love, spiritual fatherhood, and intimate union with Jesus. Written in a contemplative style, it offers clergy a guide for prayer, renewal, and deeper participation in Christ’s redemptive mission.

Daily readings drawn from every century and every tradition of the Christian faith. Christianity through the ages... Ignatius, C.S. Lewis, John Calvin, Augustine, Catherine of Siena, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther, Polycarp, John Wesley, Karl Barth, and Billy Sunday. These names, and so many others, fill the pages of church history. Yet they remain strangers to most of us. How Great Is Our God will introduce you to Christianity’s most influential thinkers from every century and every tradition—modernized for today’s reader.

What's the best way to make a speech or presentation go smoothly? A person’s voice has more power than they realize. Professional speaker and author Ken Davis is frequently hired by individuals and companies around the world to bring his humor and expertise to others in the speaking field, and...

From the bestselling author of The Secret Life of Bees and the new novel The Invention of Wings (Viking, January 2014) comes a thoughtful, revelatory book of writings on self and spirit Before she won an international readership with her novels, Sue Monk Kidd was best known for her smart...

The divide between where you are, and where you long to be, is a space that begs to be crossed. This book is the bridge. Tiffany Kohnen, having walked the treacherous path of spiritual drift, extends a hand, not in judgment, but in shared understanding. Arm yourself with the tools of transformation. Restore the vital connection, the intimate relationship with Jesus that once defined your journey. Dismantle the walls that keep you from your true connection. This is not a passive invitation, but a call to action. Reclaim the fire that once defined you, and forge a future where your spirit ...

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS BOOK “If you feel called to write, Brae’s devotional will give you the inspiration and encouragement to write the story God has inside of you.” Scott Evans- President & CEO of Outreach, Inc. “Brae has progressed from non-believer to become a literary disciple for God. As he expresses his goal to encourage writers of all ages to tell their stories, he is doing the work for his Heavenly Father, for God uses the written word as a pulpit.” Peter Berkos- Academy Award Winner and Author “There is a storyteller in every one of you. Brae will help you ...

The Sayings of the Desert Fathers By Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov The Sayings of the Desert Fathers by Saint Ignatius Brianchaninov is a timeless Orthodox spiritual classic that brings to life the words and witness of the early Christian ascetics who retreated into the deserts seeking a life of pure prayer and repentance. Saint Ignatius, a beloved 19th-century Orthodox bishop and spiritual writer, offers here a carefully arranged collection of desert fathers sayings, selected to guide readers into the heart of Christian asceticism and inner transformation. These concise teachings speak to ...

Before Christian Life Was Systematized, It Had to Be Lived The practical and devotional writings of Tertullian, modernized for today’s reader and focused on prayer, discipline, suffering, and daily Christian conduct. • Christian devotion under pressure: repentance, baptism, and prayer in a hostile world • Martyrdom and endurance: faith tested in prison, suffering, and death • Moral discipline and public identity: dress, modesty, chastity, and daily witness • Marriage and self-control: rigor, fidelity, and the ordering of the Christian household This volume gathers Tertullian’s ...