Audiobooks by Marlena Graves

[Spanish] - Para subir hay que bajar 'The Way Up Is Down': Olvidándote de ti mismo, llegas a ser tú

"“Ahora, con la ayuda de Dios, seré yo mismo.” Estas palabras del filósofo danés Søren Kierkegaard impactan profundamente a Marlena Graves, una escritora, profesora y activista puertorriqueña. En estas páginas ella describe el proceso de vaciarse a sí misma que le permite subir hacia Dios y convertirse en la verdadera yo a que Dios la llama. Haciendo uso de las profundas tradiciones de los santos cristianos del este y del oeste, ella comparte historias e ideas que han vivificado su transformación. Para Marlena, la formación y la justicia siempre van mano a mano en la senda de una vida balanceada de acción y contemplación. Si deseas más de Dios, este libro ofrece un camino que honra el pasado hacia una vida más profunda."

Marlena Graves (Author), Micaela Oddera (Narrator)

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God Hears Her: 365 Devotions for Women by Women, with daily Scripture readings

"God Hears Her is now available in audiobook! Listen to this beloved devotional one day at a time while you're on the go or simply sit back, relax, and soak up several meditations at a time. You'll hear each of these special stories written by your favorite female Our Daily Bread authors, as well as enjoy the full Scripture reading for the day. Order today and you'll have the whole audiobook at your fingertips to enjoy whenever you choose."

Amy Boucher Pye, Anne Cetas, Elisa Morgan, Julie Ackerman Link, Karen Wolfe, Keila Ochoa, Marlena Graves, Regina Franklin, Xochitl E. Dixon (Author), Rochelle Traub (Narrator)

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Bearing God: Living A Christ-Formed Life in Uncharted Waters

"Imagine yourself with Jesus, in a boat on the sea, as a sudden storm fills the other passengers with fear. When the priest read this Gospel story in Mark 4, Marlena Graves didn't see herself as the terrified disciples, lacking faith. She wasn't Jesus, peacefully sleeping through the danger. She wasn't the wind or the waves. According to Graves, "I was the boat! And then it occurred to me that, like Jesus' mother, Mary, I, too, am a God bearer." Journey with Graves and discover these things: - We are all vessels that carry Jesus as we journey throughout our lives. - Boats are made for the water―they have a mission―and that mission always involves others. - Jesus is not disturbed by any storms (or our reactions to them). - Our lives, which carry Christ and the gospel, are to bring salvation to others, especially those who have been thrown overboard in life. - There is a destination―life with God―at the heart of spiritual formation. As we bear God and go out to sea, God is also bearing us into oneness with him. Bearing God is a short and enthralling read that will awaken you as a disciple of Jesus to a sense of adventure in your calling. Using the metaphor of Christians as vessels for Christ, Bearing God is packed with inspirational lessons and principles to help readers grow in their spirituality. An ideal discipleship resource for churches, small groups, and personal devotion."

Marlena Graves (Author), Renee Lisa Pitts (Narrator)

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Forty Days on Being a Nine: (Enneagram Daily Reflections)

"What is it like to be an Enneagram Nine? Writer and speaker Marlena Graves reflects on this question in a spirit of honest self-assessment and with a desire for personal and spiritual growth. She draws wisdom from the deep wells of both counseling and spirituality using illustrations from both Scripture and life. Each reading concludes with an opportunity for further engagement such as a journaling prompt, a prayer, or a spiritual practice. Any of us can find aspects of ourselves in any of the numbers. The Enneagram is a profound tool for empathy, so whether or not you are a Nine, you will grow from learning about Nines and enhance your relationships across the Enneagram spectrum."

Marlena Graves (Author), Lisa Reneé Pitts (Narrator)

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The Way Up is Down: Becoming Yourself by Forgetting Yourself

"'Now, with God's help, I shall become myself.' These words from Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard resonate deeply with Marlena Graves, a Puerto Rican writer, pastor, and activist. In this book she describes the process of emptying herself that allows her to move upward toward God and become the true self that God calls her to. Drawing on the rich traditions of Eastern and Western Christian saints, she shares stories and insights that have enlivened her transformation. For Marlena, formation and justice always intertwine on the path to a balanced life of both action and contemplation. If you long for more of God, this book offers a time-honored path to deeper life."

Marlena Graves (Author), Lisa Reneé Pitts (Narrator)

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