The Hebrew/Christian Scriptures include many allusions to pilgrimage customs and practices, yet the information is scattered and requires a considerable amount of reconstruction. It is posited that the pilgrimage paradigm, including the journey motif, has influenced the thought patterns of the writers of both the Old and New Testaments. To follow Jesus' journey to Jerusalem on the three feasts of pilgrimage in Luke-Acts and John, and their relevance to the way he revealed himself and taught his disciples, this work begins with the creation and patriarchal narratives, examining how the pilgrimage paradigm relates to discipleship. Reviewing the history of the people of God including the Exodus, the Exile, and restoration, this book establishes the significance of pilgrimage as a paradigm for Israel that eventually shapes Judaism. Seung Y Lee points us to a neglected fact that the three feasts of pilgrimage have developed their own characters and meanings for the momentous events in the history of Israel, and both Luke-Acts and John reflect the significance of the pilgrimage paradigm for Jesus' self-understanding and his teaching.

This is a book about spirituality, more specifically, the spiritual journey. Before beginning any journey or trip—spiritual or otherwise—we experience a state of order. Then comes the call to journey, to travel, to take a trip, to walk, to pilgrimage, to hit the road, etc. The call to begin a journey may come from an urge within us; it may be an invitation from a spouse or a friend to fly somewhere; it may be as simple as taking the dog for a walk in the neighborhood, even taking different streets! The call disrupts our ordered lives. We prepare for our excursion. We enter into the stage of chaos when we take the journey; also, we enter into the process of transformation. By the time we get home, we will be transformed. These are the steps of the spiritual journey into God: order, hearing the call to journey, answering the call with preparation, entering the chaos of the journey, and being and coming home transformed. Ninety-seven reflections are presented in this book in seven chapters devoted to journey; road; path; route, highway, gateway; walk; way; and more.

Speak life! What we think determines what we say and this refl ects who we really are for we are exposed by the fruit of our mouths. We must be able to see Gods kingdom and this is a spiritual endeavor. The kingdom begins in the spirit and is then made manifest in the natural realm. We lost sight when Adam abdicated the throne to Satan. A fundamental disconnect occurred when we exited the Garden of Eden. Revelation provides the inner sight that Jesus came to restore for he opened blinded eyes.

From the early 1950s through the twenty-first century, it has become more and more difficult for Christians, who face the daily pressures of the world, to keep the living and active Word of God close to their hearts. With the imminent first return of Christs second comingthe rapture of the Christian churchit is imperative that Christians get their walk right with God. In The Next Journey, author Weng-Fong Toh both warns and encourages Christians to take their individual spiritual pilgrimage seriouslyfrom their spiritual birth in Christ to the judgment seat of Christ. W.F. Toh offers a guide for Christians as they travel on their Next Journey, and the book serves to instruct, encourage, and warn Christians about the importance of loving the Lord Jesus Christ as they live their remaining days on earth. The Next Journey communicates why Christians need to develop a deep personal relationship with God after receiving their salvation in Christ Jesus and how they can take this pilgrimage from their spiritual birth to the judgment seat of Christ. Covering theology with depth and dimension, The Next Journey offers a thorough analysis of topics essential for believers to become more spiritually mature. With supporting Scripture, it helps Christians ascend to higher levels of knowledge in the Word of God in order to obtain a more intimate and spiritual relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

A sympathetic, compassionate, and inspiring guide for parents—from the founders of one of the first Christian ministries for parents of LGBTQ children. Greg and Lynn McDonald had never interacted with members of the LGBTQ community until they discovered that their son was gay. Without resources or support, they had no idea how to come to terms with this discovery. At first they tried to “fix” him, to no avail. But even in the earliest days of their journey, the McDonalds clung to two absolutes: they would love God, and they would love their son. “An essential resource for Christian parents of LGBTQ kids,” (Matthew Vines, Executive Director of The Reformation Project) this book follows the McDonald family’s journey over the next twenty years, from a place of grief to a place of gratitude and acceptance that led the McDonalds to start one of the first Christian ministries for parents of LGBTQ children. Based on their experience from counseling and coaching hundreds of struggling Christian parents, they offer tools for understanding your own emotional patterns and spiritual challenges. They also help you experience a deeper relationship with God while handling difficult or unexpected situations that are out of your control. You will discover tested principles, patterns, and spiritual lessons that can change the way we all see our families, and help Christians at large think through Christ-like ways to respond to the LGBTQ community. Written in an unvarnished, honest, reassuring, and relatable voice, this is a practical guide for parents and a roadmap to learning to love God, the people He created, and the church, even when they seem to be at odds.

Explores how we can approach our lives as a pilgrimage without ever leaving the comfort of our homes, by moving beyond what is safe in our world, by disconnecting from the technology that keeps us multi-tasking into the night, and by rediscovering awe in the world around us. Original.

Are you looking for a special gift for a graduate? Let the Journey Begin is filled with godly wisdom, encouragement, and guidance from bestselling and trusted author Max Lucado for students about to embark on new steps in their life journey. Graduates will be reassured that they are not alone--God is with them every step of their way. Let the Journey Begin includes: Dozens of easy-to-read writings divided into five themed sections: God's Plan for the Journey of Life--A Road Map for Success; Stop, Look, and Listen--Good Habits for a Good Journey; A Fork in the Road--Deciding Which Way to Go; Dangers and Detours Ahead--Slow Down, Avoid Disaster; and Two Is Fine Company--A Friend for the Journey 32 additional pages that include excerpts, quotes, and scripture Special pages for graduates to log personal goals, favorite verses of scripture, and prayers For graduates the question is, will they face the future with or without God? Max Lucado's Let the Journey Begin has powerful, life-changing messages for a vital time in life.

With a commitment that God would be first in our marriage, we followed that principle through the adversities and illnesses of our life journey, as we “rose above” the trials. This book is a collection of true stories of our life of trusting God through those times with His comforting Grace. In turn we learned about Compassion, a quality missing in today’s world. This prepared us to be compassionate to others in their times of need and taught us how to comfort them in God’s ways. Be prepared to read and be motivated, no matter what comes your way. An easy to read and must read book, written as a labor of love, filled with many words from the Holy Bible.

Drawing deeply on their own experience of consecrated travel, the Scaperlandas guide readers into the heart of the pilgrim experience. Much of their advice is practical: What are the most promising pilgrimage destinations? How can families go on pilgrimage? How can vacations and tourism be transformed into a journey of pilgrimage? They give special attention to practices and attitudes that can make all travel sacred. Their depth of understanding enables readers to connect the inner and.