christian invitation discipling reflections

books:

Worship Words: Discipling Language for Faithful Ministry (Engaging Worship)

1 review
Debra Rienstra, Ron Rienstra

Baker Academic, 2009

A much needed resource!
This book will enable worship planners and leaders to lead worship in a way that truly encourages deeper spiritual growth as well as excellent worship. It's amazing how a book with so much depth could yet be so accessible, practical and even entertaining.

Great with Child

4 reviews
Debra Rienstra

Tarcher, 2003

A treasure
This book is wonderful! It hits home at so many levels in the journey of becoming a mother. I felt like I was sitting with a friend when I was reading it. At many points, I felt like saying, "PHEW, I'm not the only one who's feels that way." The book is a treasure.

So Much More: An Invitation to Christian Spirituality

9 reviews
Debra Rienstra

Jossey-Bass, 2005

So Much More and the Joyful Pursuit of Jesus
Debra Rienstra's book, So Much More, left me feeling drawn to Jesus, and drawn in by Jesus. Using startlingly crisp images and subtle humor, Rienstra deftly named longings within me, for connection to the divine, for perspective on suffering, and for intimacy with others. While avoiding 'quick fixes' in the search to satisfy those longings, Rienstra gently pointed me toward the mysteries at the ...

Great with Child: Reflections On Faith, Fullness and Becoming a Mother

9 reviews
Debra Rienstra

Tarcher, 2002

a joyful reprieve
Great with Child changed the way I understood my body, my pregnancy and now, my five-month-old son finnley. This book gives a mother the space to reflect, laugh and be still with the awe of motherhood--much needed during those full months and the tired days after. I have given it to every new mom I know, and it has always been received with open hands and thankfulness.