Reading Book Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God (Active Prayer Series) By Ellen Morris Prewitt
Making Crosses introduces a new spiritual practice for those who want to experience God beyond day-to-day prayers. More than analytical thinking, the practice of making crosses offers a way of prayer where understanding comes from doing. This new prayer form can take as little or as much time as you have or want to commit. You bring your own creativity to bear and make a representation of the cross of Christ. Each cross is unique, but they all share some deep truths, and Ellen Prewitt invites all to explore the ways in which making crosses can deepen a life lived for Christ. As she explains: “I’ve found that anyone can make a cross, and by making crosses we are better able to understand what God needs for us to understand about ourselves, our church, or whatever may be working in our lives. To make a cross is to pray in a new way, but it’s not as simple as old-fashioned petitionary prayer; making crosses is a way for God to pray through you.” PDF Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God (Active Prayer Series) By Ellen Morris Prewitt ,Read Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God (Active Prayer Series) By Ellen Morris Prewitt ,Ebook Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God (Active Prayer Series) By Ellen Morris Prewitt ,PDF Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God (Active Prayer Series) By Ellen Morris Prewitt ,Reading Book Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God (Active Prayer Series) By Ellen Morris Prewitt Click here for Download Ebook Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God (Active Prayer Series) By Ellen Morris Prewitt PDF Free Click here Ebook Making Crosses: A Creative Connection to God (Active Prayer Series) By Ellen Morris Prewitt For DOWNLOAD About the Author Ellen Morris Prewitt is an award-winning writer who turned to making crosses
after the tragedy of 9/11. Her writings have appeared in Image, River Teeth, The Rambler, and elsewhere. She was the Peter Taylor Fellow in nonfiction at Kenyon College’s Summer Writing Program and her commentaries aired on the local NPR affiliate for many years. She lives in Memphis, Tennessee where, in addition to making crosses, she facilitates a writing group of men and women who live on the streets. Customer Reviews Most helpful customer reviews 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Interesting idea, not a very helpful book By M. Fairchild The author began making handmade crosses from found materials as a spiritual exercise. So far, so good. While the book describes some general principals and has a number of illustrations of finished crosses, it has few clear directions and lots of white space. I would have preferred some example crosses with detailed directions, and maybe some more reflection on the spiritual process with a bit more depth. I understand that part of the goal of making a handmade cross is to accept the found materials available and work with the creative impulse of the moment as an expression of the Spirit moving within you - but most people need a bit more help getting started than this book gives. As a spiritual leader myself, I may use the book's general idea for adult or youth activities, but I will have to do a lot more work to actually set up a class or workshop to round out the book's advice, which isn't detailed enough to really help me. On the whole, a disappointing book. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Creativity to God Through Crosses By lovetodream The Cross is our ancient symbol of Christianity. If our life has been broken by some tragedy or illness or even an accident, we can help to mend the broken pieces simply by creating Crosses made out of broken material from many different materials. An example would be a broken leg from a table or a twisted vine or a piece from a broken wind chime. The possibilities are endless. Through this creative process a new connection can be made to our Creator. We are working directly with God and turning our hearts to Him. He is there beside us marvelling in the beauty of our creation. Have faith that what you are creating is exactly what you need at this time. 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Idea Book By Patricia J. Pickett Great ideas for Lenten projects. Easy enough for children, challenging enough for adults. Great for intergenerational classes. See all 13 customer reviews...
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