https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/contributors/kristen-e-vincentKristen E. Vincent is an award-winning author, speaker, and artisan who is passionate about helping people discover God's deep love for them. She is the author of five books, including A Bead and a Prayer: A Beginner's Guide to Protestant Prayer Beads and Beads of Healing: Prayer, Trauma, and Spiritual Wholeness. Kristen travels extensively to lead retreats and workshops. She has a master of theological studies from Duke Divinity School and is a graduate of The Academy for Spiritual Formation (#34). She is married to Max Vincent, a United Methodist pastor, and they live in Atlanta, Georgia, with their son, Matthew. To learn more about Kristen, visit prayerworksstudio.com.https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/beads-of-healing-5<p>Healing from trauma begins with the courageous act of telling your story.</p> <p>Yet many survivors of trauma are afraid to tell anyone about their deeply painful and personal experience(s). Trauma survivors often feel shame, guilt, fear, and anger. They may also carry deep spiritual wounds, such as feeling abandoned or punished by God. They may wonder how they can ever trust God.</p> <p>In <em>Beads of Healing</em>, Kristen Vincent shares her story of childhood trauma and how she eventually found God's peace, healing, and wholeness. She tells how, over 35 years after the trauma, she encountered God as never before in the presence of a Christian community. In this setting where she felt safe and loved, and through the help of spiritual practices like scripture reading, prayer, group sharing, and reflection, she finally found the peace she had been seeking since age 7.</p> <p>Vincent models how to name feelings of grief, anger, abandonment, shame, and fear. She gives readers ideas for ways to use prayer beads as a safe way to enter conversations with God, to talk honestly with their Creator, and open themselves to God's love.</p> <p>This powerful story of one woman's journey to spiritual healing offers hope for all trauma survivors, as well as those who have experienced loss, hurt, or other spiritual wounds. Each chapter includes</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>a scripture passage that supports the chapter theme</li> <li>truth-telling (the author talks about the chapter theme from her perspective)</li> <li>reflection questions</li> <li>a prayer bead experience</li> <li>a listening focus (a line to repeat with your prayer beads)</li> <li>an opportunity to check in with yourself before moving forward</li> </ul> </div> <p>NOTE: The author recommends that readers study this book with someone: a therapist, pastor, spiritual director, or support group. Beads of Healing features a Leader's Guide with an outline for 16 sessions, links to instructions for making prayer beads, and a guide to using prayer beads.</p> <p>This book will be a valuable resource for pastors, counselors, and others who provide support for trauma survivors.</p> <div style="text-align: center"> <a href="https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads" target="_blank"><img width="200px" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/urcenter/Bookstore+Graphics/UR_elearning_tag.jpg" /></a> </div>Wed, 18 May 2022 20:19:26 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/beads-of-healing-5https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/we-are-beloved-3<P>Christians often have the head knowledge that we are beloved, but deep in our hearts do we truly believe it? Author Kristen Vincent takes us on a journey with Jesus that helps us discover how deeply beloved we are.</P> <P>This 6-week Lenten journey follows stories of Jesus' experience of God's love. The incarnate Son of God was made fully human, which means that Jesus had to fully mature in strength and wisdom to learn that he was beloved. Just as Jesus learned of his belovedness, we, too, can cultivate the wisdom and knowledge that we are deeply loved.</P> <P>Each week begins with a scripture passage, a weekly devotion, reflection questions, an optional prayer bead experience, and a listening meditation. A Leader's Guide for small-group study is also included. <STRONG>Note: This product does not include prayer beads.</STRONG></P> <P>Be transformed by God's love this Lenten season.</P>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:48:39 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/we-are-beloved-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/beads-of-healing-3<p>Healing from trauma begins with the courageous act of telling your story.</p> <p>Yet many survivors of trauma are afraid to tell anyone about their deeply painful and personal experience(s). Trauma survivors often feel shame, guilt, fear, and anger. They may also carry deep spiritual wounds, such as feeling abandoned or punished by God. They may wonder how they can ever trust God.</p> <p>In <em>Beads of Healing</em>, Kristen Vincent shares her story of childhood trauma and how she eventually found God's peace, healing, and wholeness. She tells how, over 35 years after the trauma, she encountered God as never before in the presence of a Christian community. In this setting where she felt safe and loved, and through the help of spiritual practices like scripture reading, prayer, group sharing, and reflection, she finally found the peace she had been seeking since age 7.</p> <p>Vincent models how to name feelings of grief, anger, abandonment, shame, and fear. She gives readers ideas for ways to use prayer beads as a safe way to enter conversations with God, to talk honestly with their Creator, and open themselves to God's love.</p> <p>This powerful story of one woman's journey to spiritual healing offers hope for all trauma survivors, as well as those who have experienced loss, hurt, or other spiritual wounds. Each chapter includes</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>a scripture passage that supports the chapter theme</li> <li>truth-telling (the author talks about the chapter theme from her perspective)</li> <li>reflection questions</li> <li>a prayer bead experience</li> <li>a listening focus (a line to repeat with your prayer beads)</li> <li>an opportunity to check in with yourself before moving forward</li> </ul> </div> <p>NOTE: The author recommends that readers study this book with someone: a therapist, pastor, spiritual director, or support group. Beads of Healing features a Leader's Guide with an outline for 16 sessions, links to instructions for making prayer beads, and a guide to using prayer beads.</p> <p>This book will be a valuable resource for pastors, counselors, and others who provide support for trauma survivors.</p> <div style="text-align: center"> <a href="https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads" target="_blank"><img width="200px" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/urcenter/Bookstore+Graphics/UR_elearning_tag.jpg" /></a> </div>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:19:13 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/beads-of-healing-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/another-bead-another-prayer-3<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> Prayer beads are sold separately. Purchase online at <a href="http://www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com/">www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com</a>.</p> <p>Yes, it's really okay for Protestants to use prayer beads! Kristen and Max Vincent invite you to pray from your heart with these 28 devotions designed for use with prayer beads. <em>Another Bead, Another Prayer</em> begins with a brief explanation of Protestant prayer beads for readers who are unfamiliar with them. The devotions are grouped by 4 types of prayer: praise, confession, intercession, and thanksgiving. Other features include: </p> <div style="margin: 5px 15px;"> <ul> <li>A Leader's Guide</li> <li>Simple instructions for making prayer beads</li> <li>Tips for writing your own prayers </li> </ul> </div> <p>This is an excellent resource to help you concentrate in prayer as well as learn new ways to pray. Also a strong option for retreats. Length of study: 4 to 12 weeks.</p> <div style="text-align: center"> <a href="https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads" target="_blank"><img width="200px" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/urcenter/Bookstore+Graphics/UR_elearning_tag.jpg" /></a> </div>Sat, 14 May 2022 01:02:41 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/another-bead-another-prayer-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/a-bead-and-a-prayer-3<p><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">NOTE: Prayer beads are sold separately. Order beads at Kristen's site: <a style="font-size: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" target="_blank" href="http://www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com/">www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com</a>.</span></p> <p>Do you ever struggle with prayer? Maybe your mind wanders, you wonder if God even hears your prayers, or you just don't know what to pray.</p> <p><em>A Bead and a Prayer</em> introduces Protestant prayer beads as a tool for connecting with God. This 4-week Bible study is designed for people with no experience in using prayer beads. You will discover answers to such questions as:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 15px;"> <ul> <li>Why use prayer beads?</li> <li>Is it really okay for Protestants to use beads in prayer?</li> <li>What do the beads mean?</li> <li>How do I use prayer beads?</li> </ul> </div> <p>Other features of the book include</p> <div style="margin: 5px 15px;"> <ul> <li>a brief history of the use of prayer beads</li> <li>easy instructions for making prayer beads</li> <li>prayers and devotions to use with the beads</li> <li>resources for making or purchasing your own set of prayer beads</li> </ul> </div> <p>Praying with beads may be exactly what you need to stay focused in your prayers. Consider sharing this experience with your prayer or Bible study group. Youth also enjoy making the prayer beads and learning to use them. The book includes a Leader's Guide for groups.</p> <div style="text-align: center"> <a href="https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads" target="_blank"><img width="200px" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/urcenter/Bookstore+Graphics/UR_elearning_tag.jpg" /></a> </div>Sat, 14 May 2022 00:50:16 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/a-bead-and-a-prayer-3https://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/a-bead-and-a-prayer<p><span style="font-size: 1.2em; font-weight: bold;">NOTE: Prayer beads are sold separately. Order beads at Kristen's site: <a style="font-size: inherit; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" target="_blank" href="http://www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com/">www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com</a>.</span></p> <p>Do you ever struggle with prayer? Maybe your mind wanders, you wonder if God even hears your prayers, or you just don't know what to pray.</p> <p><em>A Bead and a Prayer</em> introduces Protestant prayer beads as a tool for connecting with God. This 4-week Bible study is designed for people with no experience in using prayer beads. You will discover answers to such questions as:</p> <div style="margin: 5px 15px;"> <ul> <li>Why use prayer beads?</li> <li>Is it really okay for Protestants to use beads in prayer?</li> <li>What do the beads mean?</li> <li>How do I use prayer beads?</li> </ul> </div> <p>Other features of the book include</p> <div style="margin: 5px 15px;"> <ul> <li>a brief history of the use of prayer beads</li> <li>easy instructions for making prayer beads</li> <li>prayers and devotions to use with the beads</li> <li>resources for making or purchasing your own set of prayer beads</li> </ul> </div> <p>Praying with beads may be exactly what you need to stay focused in your prayers. Consider sharing this experience with your prayer or Bible study group. Youth also enjoy making the prayer beads and learning to use them. The book includes a Leader's Guide for groups.</p> <div style="text-align: center"> <a href="https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads" target="_blank"><img width="200px" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/urcenter/Bookstore+Graphics/UR_elearning_tag.jpg" /></a> </div>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:51:06 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/a-bead-and-a-prayerhttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/we-are-beloved<P>Christians often have the head knowledge that we are beloved, but deep in our hearts do we truly believe it? Author Kristen Vincent takes us on a journey with Jesus that helps us discover how deeply beloved we are.</P> <P>This 6-week Lenten journey follows stories of Jesus' experience of God's love. The incarnate Son of God was made fully human, which means that Jesus had to fully mature in strength and wisdom to learn that he was beloved. Just as Jesus learned of his belovedness, we, too, can cultivate the wisdom and knowledge that we are deeply loved.</P> <P>Each week begins with a scripture passage, a weekly devotion, reflection questions, an optional prayer bead experience, and a listening meditation. A Leader's Guide for small-group study is also included. <STRONG>Note: This product does not include prayer beads.</STRONG></P> <P>Be transformed by God's love this Lenten season.</P>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:18:22 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/we-are-belovedhttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/beads-of-healing<p>Healing from trauma begins with the courageous act of telling your story.</p> <p>Yet many survivors of trauma are afraid to tell anyone about their deeply painful and personal experience(s). Trauma survivors often feel shame, guilt, fear, and anger. They may also carry deep spiritual wounds, such as feeling abandoned or punished by God. They may wonder how they can ever trust God.</p> <p>In <em>Beads of Healing</em>, Kristen Vincent shares her story of childhood trauma and how she eventually found God's peace, healing, and wholeness. She tells how, over 35 years after the trauma, she encountered God as never before in the presence of a Christian community. In this setting where she felt safe and loved, and through the help of spiritual practices like scripture reading, prayer, group sharing, and reflection, she finally found the peace she had been seeking since age 7.</p> <p>Vincent models how to name feelings of grief, anger, abandonment, shame, and fear. She gives readers ideas for ways to use prayer beads as a safe way to enter conversations with God, to talk honestly with their Creator, and open themselves to God's love.</p> <p>This powerful story of one woman's journey to spiritual healing offers hope for all trauma survivors, as well as those who have experienced loss, hurt, or other spiritual wounds. Each chapter includes</p> <div style="margin: 5px 20px;"> <ul> <li>a scripture passage that supports the chapter theme</li> <li>truth-telling (the author talks about the chapter theme from her perspective)</li> <li>reflection questions</li> <li>a prayer bead experience</li> <li>a listening focus (a line to repeat with your prayer beads)</li> <li>an opportunity to check in with yourself before moving forward</li> </ul> </div> <p>NOTE: The author recommends that readers study this book with someone: a therapist, pastor, spiritual director, or support group. Beads of Healing features a Leader's Guide with an outline for 16 sessions, links to instructions for making prayer beads, and a guide to using prayer beads.</p> <p>This book will be a valuable resource for pastors, counselors, and others who provide support for trauma survivors.</p> <div style="text-align: center"> <a href="https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads" target="_blank"><img width="200px" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/urcenter/Bookstore+Graphics/UR_elearning_tag.jpg" /></a> </div>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:10:58 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/beads-of-healinghttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/another-bead-another-prayer<p><strong>NOTE:</strong> Prayer beads are sold separately. Purchase online at <a href="http://www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com/">www.prayerworksstudio.etsy.com</a>.</p> <p>Yes, it's really okay for Protestants to use prayer beads! Kristen and Max Vincent invite you to pray from your heart with these 28 devotions designed for use with prayer beads. <em>Another Bead, Another Prayer</em> begins with a brief explanation of Protestant prayer beads for readers who are unfamiliar with them. The devotions are grouped by 4 types of prayer: praise, confession, intercession, and thanksgiving. Other features include: </p> <div style="margin: 5px 15px;"> <ul> <li>A Leader's Guide</li> <li>Simple instructions for making prayer beads</li> <li>Tips for writing your own prayers </li> </ul> </div> <p>This is an excellent resource to help you concentrate in prayer as well as learn new ways to pray. Also a strong option for retreats. Length of study: 4 to 12 weeks.</p> <div style="text-align: center"> <a href="https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads" target="_blank"><img width="200px" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/urcenter/Bookstore+Graphics/UR_elearning_tag.jpg" /></a> </div>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:08:43 GMThttps://tur-ciderdev-en.onadvantagecs.com:443/product/another-bead-another-prayer