Rediscovers the long-ignored tradition of mysticism in Christianity and shows how this wisdom can renew our lives, and champion peace and reconciliation around the world.

Packed into the pages of this book are daily devotions full of powerful words from Christy Sawyer accompanied by scripture from God's word. These words were impressed upon Christy's heart by the Holy Spirit---words that are thought-provoking, challenging, reassuring, and comforting. You'll also find words that are full of hope and love, meant to make you aware of His presence and peace.Your Abba Father delights in you and desires to spend time with you each day. Maybe you already know that He is calling you. Or, perhaps, you struggle to hear His voice. Arise, My Love is a year's worth of daily readings designed to bring you closer to Him.Jesus is calling you to "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and His glory rises upon you." (Isaiah 60:1)Will you Arise, My Love?

The love story of Wynn Cary and Doey Brooks, based on a true story, is as compelling today as it was when it began. Set against the violent backdrop of World War II, Wynn and Doeys journey explores the hopes, fears, passion and call to duty that have altered the lives of young lovers since the beginning of time. Yet theirs is a uniquely American story. Wynn Cary has dreamed of becoming a pilot since his youth. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he falls in love with Doey, a beautiful young Duke University law student who shares his passion for flying. As their relationship grows, the war stalls their plans to marry. But their poignant story is living proof that love never dies.

The love story of Wynn Cary and Doey Brooks, based on a true story, is as compelling today as it was when it began. Set against the violent backdrop of World War II, Wynn and Doey's journey explores the hopes, fears, passion and call to duty that have altered the lives of young lovers since the beginning of time. Yet theirs is a uniquely American story. Wynn Cary has dreamed of becoming a pilot since his youth. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he falls in love with Doey, a beautiful young Duke University law student who shares his passion for fl ying. As their relationship grows, the war stalls their plans to marry. But their poignant story is living proof that love never dies.

Winner of a 2020 Catholic Press Association book award (second place, gender issues-inclusion in the Church). Is it possible to be both a Catholic and a feminist? Claire Swinarski, writer and creator of The Catholic Feminist podcast, believes it is: “I’m a feminist for the same reason I’m bold and honest and sometimes ragey: because Jesus was all of those things.” In Girl, Arise!, Swinarski reconciles the two identities by demonstrating the strength and abilities women have to share with the Body of Christ, the importance of women throughout the history of the faith, and how the love you experience through Christ and the Church can change you and the world around you. In Girl, Arise!:A Catholic Feminist’s Invitation to Live Boldly, Love Your Faith, and Change the World Swinarski points out that while both “feminism” and “Catholicism” can mean different things to different people, both feminists and Catholics desire to make the world a better, fairer place. And she shows that by treating women with dignity equal to that of men—by calling them his friends and teaching them—Jesus acted as a feminist as well. With humor and sass, Swinarski addresses her frustration with the traditional concerns churches ascribe to women, as shown by the many talks directed at women focused on marriage and modesty rather than social justice. But she pinpoints the areas where modern feminism goes too far, arguing against abortion and exploring what it means to serve others rather than focus on our own needs first. Swinarski also tells the stories of holy women—including Vashti in the book of Esther, Sts. Thérèse of Lisieux and Joan of Arc, Mary Magdalene, and the Blessed Virgin Mary—to show how their faith influenced their actions, even when those actions went against traditional norms and roles of women. You will be empowered to embrace your God-given abilities as you follow the women who have gone before you in faith who—by announcing Christ to his disciples, believing in God’s promises, and being faithful in hardship—changed the world.

Does your spirit need an awakening, a refreshing, a newness and passion for life? Are you looking for victory over the fear, pain, and bondage you feel in life? This 31-day devotional was written through daily encounters of worship, wonder in the presence of God, and will enrapture you in a new level of intimacy and tenderness with Jesus. He longs to take you to places in His heart you have yet to traverse. He longs to show you the depth of freedom and victory He paid for you on the cross. He wants to reveal the hidden treasures He has in store for you in this next era that will spur revival in and through your very life. Sit with Him and feast because there is much in store for you, daughter of the Most High God. For the reader who boldly and courageously takes this journey, you will be challenged to see your worth, your calling, and to step into your purpose with spiritual authority. It's time for you to soar in your destiny with passion, as God ordained for you before the foundations of the world were set in motion. Will you step out in faith to experience God in a new way? A way that will transform your heart, spirit, and life? A way that will fuel your desire to be a conduit of passion and the pursuit of Jesus for the sake of revival across the globe? "Arise, my dearest. Hurry, my darling. Come away with me! I have come as you have asked to draw you to my heart and lead you out. For now is the time, my beautiful one." Song of Songs 2:10 (TPT)Daughters of the Most High God, this is your hour of commissioning! Arise!

This remarkable life story tells of one woman's battle to turn from a life of terror into the woman God destined her to become. Barbara survived a childhood of trauma and abuse only to find herself battling to overcome her dysfunctional past and generational curses handed down to her. Through her faith in the Lord, regardless of the many setbacks and continuous battles with issues from her past, layer by layer, the Lord redeemed her from the distorted, “ugly” reflection she saw in her mirror every day. Remarkably, she survived multiple suicide attempts and she has found laughter and light at the end of her ordeal. Now she wants to share her journey with others who need to know God has a destiny for everyone.Truth and transparency found within this book produces an awe-inspiring transformation and testimony to healing through the Lord. It is designed to encourage the reader to embark on their own path to healing by acknowledging one's past, reflecting one's personal struggles, and being brave enough to face the “inner” battles in order to bring forth freedom and new life.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is best known for the curveball Vin Scully dubbed "Public Enemy Number One." But Clayton sees his ability to throw a baseball as just one way he lives out his passion for God. In Arise, he teams up with his wife, Ellen, to share what they have learned about making a difference in the world while living out one's God-given dreams. Long before Clayton began his pro baseball career, he and Ellen made a commitment to live out their faith in Christ by giving to others--and they see their success on and off the field as blessings to be shared with those who are hurting most.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is not about what Jesus can do for your life. It is not even the answer to the question, "How can I be saved?" It is the declaration of a victory. In His coming to earth, His suffering, and His Resurrection, Christ conquered demons, sin, and death. In Arise, O God, author and podcaster Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick introduces us to the spiritual war that Christ won by His victory, how we are caught in that war's cosmic crossfire, what the true content of the gospel is-and how we are to respond.