Drawing on the rich tradition of the Wesleyan Covenant Prayer, originally adapted by famed reformer John Wesley, You Are Mine and I Am Yours: A Wesleyan Prayer for Kids meets young disciples and their grown-ups where they are through simple, heartfelt, and accessible language. Through vibrant illustrations and meaningful text, families experience God’s love as they journey through the familiar rhythm of their day – from waking up in the morning to settling down at bedtime.
Authors Melissa Collier Gepford and Robert W. Lee capture the zeal of John Wesley while inspiring a new generation of disciples to feel God’s presence in this remarkable prayer. Perfect for prayer time, family devotionals, or tucking in littles at night, You Are Mine and I Am Yours will become a family favorite. This beautiful book is a lovely gift for birthdays, baptisms, and other seasons in the life of the church. Families are invited to journey together in faith through the prayer activities included, offering young disciples the chance to grow closer to their loved ones and to God. Ideal for caregivers, faith leaders, and anyone looking to cultivate seeds of faith in the hearts of the young ones they love.
THE RIGHT WORDS FOR EVERY SITUATION, AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
Pastors and congregational care ministers of all kinds must offer the right words and presence in any place, at a moment’s notice: Words of scripture offering comfort, encouragement, and wisdom. Words of truth providing accurate information. Words of prayer offering connection with God. And a calm, capable, attentive presence. The Concise Guide for Congregational Care is the tool for the task.
This easy-to-use book provides words of scripture and prayer, along with important information to share with people in hospitals, care centers, and homes. The full texts of scripture, poetry, and prayers are included, so there’s no more flipping back and forth in your Bible or other books. The small size makes the book easy to carry in your bag or pocket, and appropriate to use in the most intimate settings and sacred moments.
NEWSLETTER
I guide families and churches to wander, wonder, and wrestle as they reclaim healthy spirituality beyond fundamentalism and how "it's always been." This newsletter is all about my own wandering, wondering, and wrestling.
