http://www.holybible.com/ A very user-friendly website that offers quick and easy access to the King James Version of the Bible, Bible study aids and daily Bible readings.. The webmaster stresses that this online Bible is intended for use as a reference and should not be used as an alternative to offline Bible reading.
http://www.bibles.net/ This website offers a wealth of Bible study resources, including several translations of the Bible and the ability to read the King James Version of the Bible alongside the Revised Standard Version. You can also listen to recordings of hymns on this website.
Read about Bette Dowdell's book How to be a Christian Without Being Annoying and check out the flash film of her original Quick Takes on Life--and maybe sign up for a no-cost weekly e-mail subscription. ConfidentFaith.com
Free Personal Growth Bible Study Courseoffered by Pastor Leo Chaput. This is an "offline" course that will be sent to you through the U.S. Postal Service. Pastor Chaput is one of the Life More Abundant Club's co-administrators. He started this ministry in 1990 when he was directed by the Lord to rewrite and revise a study resource that he had used for many years in connection with training people for ministry. Pastor Leo had done pastoral work for 27 years when he created this course. For more information about Pastor Leo and the other ministries he coordinates as part of his Ministry of Love activities, please click here.
Simpler Living, Compassionate Life: A Christian Perspective An anthology of writings on voluntary simplicity by 22 authors, this award winning book explores the value of voluntary simplicity as a path to abundance, meaning, wholeness and more equitable sharing of resources.It addresses such basic issues as: time, money, food, sustainability, spirituality and community..
The Organic Godby Margaret Feinberg; published by Zondervan; Copyright 2007. An articulate, fresh and refreshing approach to knowing and embracing God. Written in a very personal, poetic way, Feinberg seeks and shares a level of purity and simplicity in her relationship with God that few achieve and even fewer can communicate in her clear and compelling style.
Wellsprings - A British collection of original Christian liturgies and other resources. It offers more than 400 pages of material. They also offer an extensive listing of linkson: Christian sites, prayer, spirituality, charities, Celtic links, seasonal sites, art and wonder, web creation and more.
The Lindisfarne Community -Drawing its name from the island of Lindisfarne in Northern England (also called "Holy Island"), this community has found inspiration in traditional monastic practices and Celtic spirituality and fashioned a distinctly modern monastic, or "neo-monastic," network and fellowship.
The Northumbria Community Located within an hour's drive of Holy Island (Lindisfarne Island), this community published a book on Celtic Daily Prayer that became popular in the U.K and the U.S., much to the surprise of the community's founders and administrators. They have developed original liturgies and extensive devotional and liturgical resources that honor the Celtic religious heritage of the region and emphasize the sacredness of daily life.
The Taize CommunityAn ecumenical community founded in southern France in 1940 by the Catholic Brother Roger. They are especially well known for their simple yet powerful music, songs, chants and liturgies. These have been translated into several languages and used by Catholic and Protestant Christians internationally. The community has become a place of pilgrimage for thousands and is especially popular among youth.
Catholic Worker Movement and Communities Founded by Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin in 1933, the Catholic Workers Movement was and is committed to a ministry that focuses on nonviolence, voluntary simplicity, prayer and helping the homeless and hungry. There are more than 185 Catholic Worker communities. Social justice issues are very important for members of the Catholic Workers Movement. They have a tradition of opposition to injustice, war, racism and violence.
GIFTS
Abbey Gifts-- Celebrating the Spirit in the Everyday. Unusual and tasteful selection of faith-focused gifts. 1-877-840-9305.
Christian Life Gifts- Gifts to warm the heart, strengthen the soul and glorify God. 1-888-586-5433
Leaflet Missal Company-- Catholic Religious Supplies. Extensive selection. Company is more than 75 years old. There may be a charge for the catalogue.
Read about Bette Dowdell's book How to be a Christian Without Being Annoying and check out the flash film of her original Quick Takes on Life--and maybe sign up for a no-cost weekly e-mail subscription.