Augsburg Fortress

The Daily Prayer of the Church

This is a complete prayer book in the ancient way of offices including text and music for Morning, Evening, and Compline Prayer for each season of the Church year, Forms for Prayer during the Day, Proper antiphons and Psalm prayers, and both ancient and modern hymns. Based on the two-year lectionary, this prayer book offers an ecumenical course of collects, an enriched calendar of festivals and commemorations, as well as intercessions and devotional prayers.

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Luther's Outlaw God, Volume 2: Hidden in the Cross

In this second of three volumes addressing Luther's outlaw God, Steven D. Paulson uses several biblical figures to illustrate Luther's understanding of law and gospel and what this means for preaching. With remarkable depth and clarity Paulson explores the question: Where do we find a gracious God? Luther's answer was: not in the law! Where then? Only in the publicly executed and hated God, Jesus Christ, hidden in the cross.

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Strength to Love: Gift Edition

"If there is one book Martin Luther King, Jr. has written that people consistently tell me has changed their lives, it is Strength to Love." So wrote Coretta...

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A History of Lutheranism: Second Edition

Eric Gritsch's unique and ambitious work, the first-ever attempt at a history of global Lutheranism, is now in a new edition. In a clear, nontechnical way,...

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Stretch and Pray, DVD

While on a pilgrimage trek through Thailand, Finck discovered the benefits of daily stretching and quiet prayer. On the physical level, after only one week, the...

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A Primer on Pastoral Care

Based on her twenty years of teaching and on her own experience in pastoral care, Jeanne Stevenson-Moessner has written a basic pastoral-care text to assist in...

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A Prayerbook for Husbands and Wives: Partners in Prayer

A rich collection of prayers for all occasions, written by, and uniquely tailored for, husbands and wives to use together. In their engaging foreword, Walt...

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Seasons of Grief and Healing: A Guide for Those Who Mourn

Drawn from Jim Miller's best-selling Winter Grief, Summer Grace, this book includes all the helpful features of the original—a compassionate exploration...

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Pastoral Visitation

Clergy, students of pastoral care, and lay visitation volunteers will find Nancy Gorsuch an effective guide in developing an intentional, proactive program...

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My Conversations with Martin Luther

What could a 16th-century German possibly have to say to us modern folk as we enter the 21st century? If that man is Martin Luther, a lot! In this richly...

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All Will Be Well: A Gathering of Healing Prayers

In an attractive gift format, this is a book for all in need of healing, for those who pray for others, for caregivers, pastors, counselors, Stephen...

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The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide

How do we overcome polarization in American society? How do we advocate for justice when one side won't listen to the other and cycles of outrage escalate? These questions have been pressing for years, but the emergence of a vocal, virulent Christian nationalism have made it even more urgent that we find a way forward.

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The Little Shepherd

In this gentle Christmas story told from the perspective of a young shepherd, children will be immersed in the wonder and joy of Jesus's birth.

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Living in the Kingdom: Reflections on Luther's Catechism, Revised Edition

This revised and updated classic by beloved theologian Alvin N. Rogness explores questions like, "What does it mean to be a responsible citizen of God's...

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Faithful yet Changing: The Church in Challenging Times

"I have a passion for the gospel of Jesus Christ, a love for the people of God, and an ache for the brokenness of the world," declares Mark S. Hanson, newly...

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The Art of Leading Change: Ten Perspectives on the Messiness of Ministry

The Art of Leading Change is all about people. We can't do the work God has called us to do without people, but it's those very people that make change difficult and messy. The book offers ten vital perspectives for leading change in churches and ministries. The path to change is never easy, but learning the art of change can improve the journey.

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The Storied Church: A Strategy for Congregational Renewal

The Storied Church focuses on story-centered church renewal and is born of a suspicion that the restorative, transformative, life-giving function that stories have for us as individuals may serve communities of faithful people as well. If stories help us survive as human creatures, why can't they help churches survive? This book is a tool to empower pastors and lay leaders to effect revitalizing change in their faith communities. Each chapter includes questions for reflection.

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Prayers for Comfort and Encouragement

A thoughtfully illustrated collection of Bible passages, prayers, and poems, Prayers for Comfort and Encouragement offers solace and hope to those struggling with grief, illness, or a difficult season of life. This lovely book is the perfect gift for a friend or loved one in need.

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Little Mole Finds Hope

The endearing tale of Little Mole and his mother, who embark on a journey to find hope—and discover it hiding even in the darkest place.

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Countdown to Christmas

This Christmas board book transforms the weeks leading up to December 25 into a fun-filled celebration of Jesus' birth for the whole family.

Filled with songs, treats, and presents under the tree, the long wait for Christmas day can seem almost endless. With activities and opportunities for reflection for children and families, Countdown to Christmas transforms these weeks of excitement and anticipation into a fun-filled celebration of the true meaning of Christmas. Daily prayers and Bible verses help young children think about the meaning of Jesus' birth as they wait for the big day.

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