Healing & Wholeness

Reinicio del alma

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:37:20 GMT

Todo parecía estar bien, hasta que no lo estaba. Al reverendo Junius B. Dotson le costó un desmayo mientras predicaba en un funeral para darse cuenta de que necesitaba un reinicio. A medida que recordaba su propio peregrinaje a través del duelo, la depresión, el agotamiento y el colapso emocional, Dotson se apasionó por el llamado a un reinicio del alma para los pastores, pastoras, líderes de la iglesia y todas las personas discípulas de Jesucristo.

Este es un estudio de 6 semanas de duración para todas las personas de iglesia que se mueve a una velocidad vertiginosa a través de su vida diaria, a menudo con la confianza sólo en su propia fuerza para traer el reino de Dios en la tierra. Jesús nos muestra un camino diferente, un ritmo más fácil y no forzado de cómo es el trabajo del reino. Es un equilibrio entre el trabajo, descanso, juego, la adoración, el ejercicio y la buena alimentación, prácticas espirituales que mantienen nuestras almas frescas y sanas mientras hacemos el trabajo de la iglesia en el mundo.

Reinicio del alma es un llamamiento a la iglesia y a todas las personas discípulas de Jesús para que reinicien y reordenen sus vidas en torno a las prácticas espirituales, para aprender a caminar a través de nuestras temporadas difíciles con nuestras almas en conexión con la fuente de Agua Viva, de modo que no colapsemos o nos desgastemos. Y si llegamos al punto de agotamiento o derrumbamiento, aprendemos a apoyarnos para levantarnos entre si y dirigirnos a Jesús.

Introducción
Capítulo 1: ¿Cómo está su alma? - Jesús
Capítulo 2: Cuando la depresión golpea - David
Capítulo 3: No todo depende de mí - María y Marta
Capítulo 4: Come algo - Elías
Capítulo 5: La vida en crisis - Job
Capítulo 6: Vivir en la luz - Judas y Pedro

Reinicio del alma

Fri, 20 May 2022 15:28:10 GMT

Introducción
Capítulo 1: ¿Cómo está su alma? - Jesús
Capítulo 2: Cuando la depresión golpea - David
Capítulo 3: No todo depende de mí - María y Marta
Capítulo 4: Come algo - Elías
Capítulo 5: La vida en crisis - Job
Capítulo 6: Vivir en la luz - Judas y Pedro

Texting Through Cancer

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:14:56 GMT

When author Jan Woodard requested prayer after her breast cancer diagnosis, her texts, email, and mail were flooded with encouraging notes that inspired her to write about her journey through treatment. As she wrote a weekly column for her local newspaper, Woodard discovered that writing kept her from self-pity by helping her focus on others and shift from fear to faith.

In Texting Through Cancer, Woodard shares the peace she found in surrendering her cancer to God. Through 44 reflections she offers practical ways to find beauty in ordinary moments. Woven throughout her meditations are 12 spiritual practices that challenge readers to explore their own faith more deeply.

This book extends hope to those who wonder how to live fully today when uncertainty overshadows tomorrow. Readers will discover how to pay attention to small signs of God's faithfulness, savor the gifts each day brings, and receive assurance that "all will be well" when they trust their tomorrows to God.

Texting Through Cancer

Tue, 24 May 2022 18:19:45 GMT

Texting Through Cancer

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:03:02 GMT

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What Loss Can Teach Us

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:15:55 GMT

After a significant loss, many people rush to get back a sense of normalcy without allowing themselves time to heal and learn from that loss. Our loving and compassionate God longs to walk with individuals on a transformational journey through loss toward becoming more emotionally and spiritually whole. This book shows readers that God offers an "on ramp" to the process of tending to their pain.

What Loss Can Teach Us provides readers with stepping-stones for getting through loss and pain while discovering the lessons they can learn through that process. Including her own story of loss, the author guides us in spiritual practices that helped her heal.

While nothing changes its reality, loss can lead to an important juncture where readers will decide if they can trust God to take them through the hard process of growth and healing by allowing themselves to be shaped by the lessons they learn through their recovery. What Loss Can Teach Us can serve as a road map for that transformational journey.

What Loss Can Teach Us

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:01:43 GMT

A Family Like Mine

Sat, 14 May 2022 03:44:37 GMT

Families are complicated, and they always have been. A Family Like Mine explores the surprising variety of family stories and relationships reflected in the Bible, emphasizing God's grace, reconciliation, and renewal. The book tells the family stories of our spiritual ancestors in ways that resonate with our own family stories.

Author Rosalind Hughes weaves accounts of familiar and less well-known biblical characters with stories of family formation, estrangement, adoption, and more. She imaginatively retells biblical stories, inviting the reader to dig deeper into the motivations, disappointments, faith, and fulfillment we hold in common with our biblical ancestors.

Story-based and biblically informed, A Family Like Mine combines spiritual autobiography with Bible study to provide a gentle but probing look at the many "mansions" of God's household, where Jesus has prepared a place for all God's children. Reflection questions encourage readers to examine and compare their own family history and spiritual journey with the stories of families found in the Bible.

A Family Like Mine

Sat, 14 May 2022 04:11:56 GMT

A Family Like Mine

Tue, 24 May 2022 17:49:23 GMT

A Family Like Mine

Power Up Children's Group Guide

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:29:58 GMT

This downloadable PDF children’s guide includes topics for children to engage in and learn about, such as building self-esteem, dealing with emotions like anger and sadness, and learning how to ask for help with these when needed. This guide provides an outline for each children’s group gathering, including prayers, scripture verses, activities, and more.

Soul Reset

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:03:34 GMT

Everything was going fine ? until it wasn't. For Reverend Junius B. Dotson it took an actual breakdown during a funeral for him to realize he needed a reset. As he recalls his own journey through grief, depression, burnout, and emotional breakdown, Dotson is passionate about calling for a Soul Reset. He is calling out to all of us: pastors, church leaders, and all disciples of Jesus Christ.

This eCourse edition of Soul Reset is a 7-session study designed for anyone who moves at breakneck speed through their daily lives, often relying only on their own strength to bring God's kingdom on earth. Jesus shows us a different way, a more natural, unforced rhythm of what kingdom work looks like. It's a balance of work, rest, play, worship, exercise, and eating well?spiritual practices that keep our souls hydrated and healthy. At our best, we do our best in the work of the church in the world.

This October 4-November 19, 2021 version of our eCourse included both asynchronous (accessible anytime) and synchronous (at a particular time) sessions. Synchronous sessions were recorded for viewing in the eCourse at any time. Asynchronous reading material, video, and a place for chatted conversation are available anytime once you register.

Soul Reset author Junius B. Dotson died in 2021 after a brief bout with pancreatic cancer. We miss him, are ever grateful for his legacy, and are pleased to offer this eCourse in his honor. Our synchronous sessions were offered by longtime friend and colleague of Junius, Rev. Dr. Ronald Bell.

Private eCourse classrooms with group rates are available upon request. If you are interested, email us at UReLearning@UpperRoom.org.

Soul Reset

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:07:54 GMT

Everything was going fine … until it wasn't. For Reverend Junius B. Dotson it took an actual breakdown during a funeral for him to realize he needed a reset. As he recalls his own journey through grief, depression, burnout, and emotional breakdown, Dotson is passionate about calling for a Soul Reset for pastors, church leaders, and all disciples of Jesus Christ.

This is a 6-week churchwide study for everyone who moves at breakneck speed through their daily lives, often relying only on their own strength to bring God's kingdom on earth. Jesus shows us a different way, an easier, unforced rhythm of what kingdom work looks like. It's a balance of work, rest, play, worship, exercise, and eating well—spiritual practices that keep our souls hydrated and healthy as we do the work of the church in the world. Soul Reset: Breakdown, Breakthrough, and the Journey to Wholeness includes a book; a DVD; downloadable video segments; age-level discussion guides for children, youth, and adults; sermon starters; and more.

Soul Reset is a call for the church and all of Jesus' disciples to reset and reorder their lives around spiritual practices, to learn to walk through our difficult seasons with our souls connected to the source of Living Water so that we don't burn out or break down. And if we do burn out or break down, we learn to lift one another up and point one another back to Jesus.

Introduction
Chapter 1: "How Is It with Your Soul?" – Jesus
Chapter 2: When Depression Hit – David
Chapter 3: It's Not All on Me – Mary and Martha
Chapter 4: Eat Something – Elijah
Chapter 5: Life in Crisis – Job
Chapter 6: Living in the Light – Judas and Peter

Soul Reset

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:49:01 GMT

Introduction
Chapter 1: "How Is It with Your Soul?" – Jesus
Chapter 2: When Depression Hit – David
Chapter 3: It's Not All on Me – Mary and Martha
Chapter 4: Eat Something – Elijah
Chapter 5: Life in Crisis – Job
Chapter 6: Living in the Light – Judas and Peter

Soul Reset

Sat, 14 May 2022 01:49:13 GMT

Introduction
Chapter 1: "How Is It with Your Soul?" – Jesus
Chapter 2: When Depression Hit – David
Chapter 3: It's Not All on Me – Mary and Martha
Chapter 4: Eat Something – Elijah
Chapter 5: Life in Crisis – Job
Chapter 6: Living in the Light – Judas and Peter

Soul Reset Adult Group Guide

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:29:42 GMT

This downloadable PDF resource is a companion to both the Soul Reset book and the DVD video segments featuring author Junius B. Dotson. It includes all of the additional content needed for adults to participate in and/or lead a group discussion and experience of Soul Reset. This six-session adult group guide will provide an outline for each group gathering, including prayers, Scripture readings, questions for discussion and/or reflection, and spiritual practices.

Soul Reset DVD

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:36:54 GMT

Are you working at a relentless pace, trapped in a cycle of trying to meet others' needs and ignoring your own? You need a Soul Reset—a hard stop to chronic busyness, a deep look inward, an intentional reliance on spiritual practices to help you reconnect with God, and a new path toward the abundant life to which Jesus calls you.

The Soul Reset DVD includes six 5- to 7-minute segments with author Junius B. Dotson in which he

explores themes of authenticity and wholeness from his book Soul Reset
offers commentary on key scripture passages
highlights vital scripture practices modeled by Jesus Christ
shares insights into how to experience your own "soul reset" and live the life God desires for you

The six video sessions are based on these themes:

Soul Reset Assessment
Feel the Feelings
It's Not All on Me
Take Care of Yourself
What to Do with Grief
Living in the Light

Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, Soul Reset offers practical help for slowing down and allowing God to transform your life.

Soul Reset Sermon Starters

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:30:05 GMT

This downloadable PDF resource is a companion to the book Soul Reset by Junius B. Dotson, and it includes content for creating sermons around the core messages of the book.

Included are features such as scripture reflection and analysis, application points and questions, worship helps, and more.

Soul Reset Session 1: Soul Reset Assessment

Wed, 18 May 2022 20:32:58 GMT

The most important thing—our first-base tag—is staying close to Jesus. That’s what sustains us for the lives and the works to which we are called. (Soul Reset series introduction and preview trailer segments included.)