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Tabor House
Tabor House - 4828 South Hagadorn - East Lansing, Michigan 48823
Publishing and distributing books for and about Christian community. Tabor House is a ministry of The Sword of the Spirit, NAR


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Life in the Spirit Seminar for Children

By Jerry Munk, 75 pages, $6.00

A book designed for parents to read aloud and discuss with their children. It closely follows the outline of the Life in the Spirit Seminar, but presents the material in child-sized servings. The goal of the book is to bring community children more fully into the charismatic life of our communities. “You will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is for you. It is also for your children(Acts 2:38&39 ICB)
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Mi Herencia es el Señor -- Music CD

A music CD by members of the Servants of the Word, 16 songs, $10.00
A beautiful collection of acoustic music performed by brothers of the Servants of the Word living in Mexico. The songs are in Spanish and many are written by the brothers. The Servants of the Word is an ecumenical, international brotherhood of men living single for the Lord Jesus. To learn more visit www.servantsoftheword.org
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Alive

By Paul Jordan, 35 pages, $5.00

Paul Jordan takes a long, hard look at the picture on the cover of this booklet, and in doing so takes a long, hard look at the person of Jesus Christ. It was created as and evangelistic booklet--to help men and women come into an initial relationship with Christ or to deepen an existing relationship with Him. Buy to use in your community outreach!
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Community Membership

12 pages, 5 booklets for $5.00

A booklet designed for members of the Sword of the Spirit. It contains six documents that help to define and organize our lives and our life together: Our Call, The Core Community Covenant, Our Spirituality, Our Daily Life Ideal, Elements of Good Membership, and What We Stand and Work for. This booklet is referenced often in the community course Our Way of Life, and should be in the library of every member of the Sword of the Spirit.
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In Spirit and Truth -- Music CD

A music CD by members of the Sword of the Spirit, 16 songs, $10.00
The music on the CD was written, performed, and produced by members of the Sword of the Spirit throughout the North American Region--and it is fantastic: really, really fantastic. You may as well buy two or more, because as soon as you hear it, you will want more to give away--and copying is illegal.
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Child-Centered Parenting and Family Life

By Paul Dinolfo, 17 pages, $2.00

This booklet casts light on the problems that develop when parents and family become overly absorbed in the activities of the children--when sports academics, talent, popularity and proximate happiness take center stage and Christian character and family life receive inadequate time and attention. Especially valuable for families living in Christian community.
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Trust Him -- Music CD

Music performed by Brian Blum, 12 songs, $15.00
Heaven’s praise flow from this album of worship, praise, and prayer. Through the warm and rich voice of tenor Brian Blum, humbly offered, the invitation to trust in God’s love is communicated clearly and convincingly. (1) Come Ye Winds (2) You Are Loved (3) Trust Him (4) Join With Us (5) My Portion, My Treasure (6) We Enter In (7) According to Your Word (8) How Profound is Your Love (9) Rise O People (10) Lord, You Know (My Lord My King (12) The Lord's Prayer
Approach to Courtship: A Handbook for Pastoral Leaders
Sword of the Spirit-North American Region, 23 pages, $5.00

In the Sword of the Spirit, we consider it important to have a way of helping our single members prepare for and enter into marriage. We have developed an approach to courtship and marriage that we believe is consistent with Christian teaching and is adaptable to Western culture. This handbook contains sound wisdom that has been tested over 30 plus years in our communities. It was developed as a tool to help our pastoral leaders as they work with young men and women before and during the courtship process, but it can be of benefit to any committed Christian.
Baptized in the Spirit
By Stephen Clark, 60 pages, $5.00
This book helps Christians of all traditions to understand what it means to be baptized in the Holy Spirit. Steve's analysis is based on scripture and is illustrated with modern examples. First published in 1969, it is a practical and stimulating introduction to a significant spiritual experience and provides a clear explanation of the key theological issues associated with it.

Catholics and the Eucharist: A Scriptural Introduction
By Stephen Clark. 273 pages, $11.00
Stephen Clark’s work on the Eucharist is an important attempt to recover the scriptural understanding of the rite. It is respectful of Catholic traditions, while suggesting ways of enabling the Biblical meaning to become more central. It is one of the most important liturgical works of recent years. (James Hitchcock)

Charismatic Spirituality
By Stephen B. Clark, 136 pages, $10.00

Steve Clark uses scripture and his years of pastoral experience to describe how the Holy Spirit operates in the church and the individual to redeem humanity and renew God's people. He provides practical help, carefully guiding readers to an understanding of the reality of the Holy Spirit and to an appreciation of what the action and the power of the Spirit can mean in the life of the individual Christian.

Christian Tithing
By Stephen B. Clark, 40 pages, $3.00
An informative study of tithing from a Christian perspective. Steve Clark examines Old and New Testament passages about tithing, teaching on the subject through the Christian era, and differing approaches to tithing today.
Malachi 3:10    Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, "if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.

Courtship: A Christian Approach
By Paul C. Dinolfo, 32 pages, $4.00
A Christian approach to choosing a spouse that had been proven effective in many different nations and cultures for over 25 years. The apostle Paul instructs young people to approach courtship in holiness and honor...not like the heathen who do not know God. It is possible to do just this and the result is stronger and more stable marriage. A must read!

Covenant Community & Church
By Stephen Clark. 81 pages, $5.00
How should covenant communities be related to the Catholic Church? What kind of relationship should a community have with its local bishop? These and other issues are examined in a thoughtful way. A selection of Catholic documents relating to the charismatic renewal, covenant communities, and ecumenical relationships are included.

Family Worship
121 pages, $6.00
A simple format for daily prayer that follows a Psalm sequence through the year. A Lord's Day Celebration that includes opening prayers for Saturday night and a closing ceremony for Sunday evening. Prayers and celebrations for major feasts--including a complete Christian Passover service with instructions and explanation of symbols. A guide to prayer that your family will use again and again throughout the year!
Growing in Faith and Knowing God's Will
By Stephen Clark, 82 pages, $5.00
These books, first published in 1972 and 1974, are once again available in this new edition. Faith is not just a gift we receive at the beginning of our Christian life. Whenever we want to see God act we need faith. God has a plan for our life, but how do we know what He wants us to do? Especially helpful for new Christians, but all will benefit.
Held by Love -- Music CD
A music CD by Songs in His Presence, 15 songs, $16.00
The talented musicians of Songs in His Presence, who represent a number of charismatic communities in Ann Arbor, Michigan, have produced another wonderful album of worshipful music. This music is a tremendous blessing! (1) So Bless the Lord, (2) My Mouth Will Praise You with Joy, (3) How Profound is Your Love, (4) Around the Throne, (5) Surely he Has Born Our Griefs, (6) Can it Be O My soul, (7) Lord Enkindle Me, (8) Living Flame, (9) Here is My Life, (10) You Alone, (11) Abide, O Lord, (12) What costly Love, (13) The House of God, (14) We Have Been Blessed, (15) Here is My Life; Reprise (A songbook of this music will be available in the Spring.)
How to Be Ecumenical Today
By Stephen Clark, Mark Kinzer, and Mike Shaughnessy, 100 pages, $5.00
Four articles: Orthodox, Protestants, Roman Catholics: What Basis for Cooperation, by Steve Clark; Convergent Ecumenism: Strategy for Hope, by Steve Clark; Cooperative Ecumenism: Being Different Without Being Distant, by Mark Kinzer; Challenges of an Ecumenical Community, by Mike Shaughnessy. Also, three important documents: Evangelicals and Catholics Together, Common Declaration of Pope John Paul II and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and
Pope John Paul II and Cooperative Ecumenism.

A Lily Among Thorns: The Qualities of a Christian Woman
46 pages, $5.00
This helpful booklet was written by a team of women. It examines qualities exemplified by women of the Bible and others. Qualities examined are: confidence, faith, courage, faithfulness, wisdom, humility, submission/faithfulness, joy/contentment, hope, obedience/strength/peace, gentle and quiet spirit, purity/self control, compassion, and love. Short essays on each quality are followed by a practical life application and a page for the reader’s reflections. Recommended for individual and small group use. 

Man and Woman in Christ
An Examination of the Roles of Men and Women in Light of Scripture and the Social Sciences
By Stephen Clark, 584 pages (8 ½ X 11), $25.00
The 1980 classic is back in print!
This stunningly comprehensive combination of scriptural research with sociological, anthropological, and psychological data is, I believe, unprecedented (Fr. Richard John Neuhaus).
A scholarly, yet very readable and practical, presentation on an extremely important topic (Dr. James Dobson). Of all the multitude of books on this subject it is easily the best (Christianity Today).
The Mission of the Sword of the Spirit
By Steve Clark and Carlos Mantica, 44 pages, $4.00
The Sword of the Spirit is an international community of communities. In this booklet two prominent leaders of the Sword of the Spirit address the question of its call and mission--to be something and to do something. A companion booklet to the Our Call course.

The New Testament on Women: the Scripture Unveiled
B
y Dr. Adam Bradford, 109 pages, $12.00
Dr. Bradford explores key passages in the New Testament that deal with the position and role of women--many of which, he maintains, have been mistranslated, misrepresented, and misunderstood. Written in an accessible and informative style, a new perspective in a debate that has often become polarized.

Prayers for the Lord’s Day
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6 pages, Sold in sets of five books for $5.00
This little booklet contains a set of prayers to set aside the Lord’s Day “in order to worship God and remember the eternal life to which He has called us.” The prayers accompany a festive meal on Saturday evening (in New Testament times the Lord’s Day was considered to have started after sundown on Saturday) and a closing prayer for Sunday evening. Numerous families have found this practice to strengthen their relationships with one another and with the Lord.

Profile of a Man of God
16 pages, Sold in sets of five books for $5.00
The Profile of a Man of God is a tool for members of the Sword of the Spirit. It helps them consider and evaluate their relationship with God, with their church and community, their home and family, the larger society, and to consider their personal life as well. Excellent for use personally and in men's groups. This is a book for men who want to be disciples of Jesus Christ on mission and who see their life in Christian community as a means of doing that.

Profile of a Woman of God
16 pages, Sold in sets of five books for $5.00
The Profile of a Woman of God is a tool for members of the Sword of the Spirit. It helps them consider and evaluate their relationship with God, with their church and community, their home and family, the larger society, and to consider their personal life as well. Excellent for use personally and in women's groups. This is a book for women who want to be disciples of Jesus Christ on mission and who see their life in Christian community as a means of doing that.

Psalms -- Music CD
A music CD by Songs in His Presence, 12 songs, $14.00
12 responsorial psalms performed by talented musicians: peaceful and worshipful. (1) PS 63: My Soul is Thirsting (2) PS 90: If Today you Hear His Voice (3) PS 139: I Praise You (4) PS 69: Lord, In Your Great Love (5) PS 22: My God My God (6) PS 45: The Queen Stands (7) PS 118: Give Thanks to Our God (8) PS 34: The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor (9) PS 29: The Lord Will 'Bless His People With Peace (10 PS 32: I Turn to You (11) PS 19: The Lord is Near (12) Their Message Goes Out
Psalms -- Song Book
Companion music book for the Songs in His Presence CD: Psalms, 64 pages, $6.00
Lead sheets with guitar chords and piano score for each Psalm on the above CD. The integrity of each scriptural text has been maintained in respect to the Word of God.

Redeemer  
B
y Stephen Clark. 313 pages, $10.00
An overview of the meaning of Christ’s redeeming work.

 “Stephen Clark’s rich and fascinating exposition of the most magnificent of all biblical themes is an outstanding achievement. Deep learning, deep Orthodoxy, and deep insight mark this book throughout. A devotional and ecumenical milestone.” (J.I Packer)

Sing a New Song to the Lord
A music CD by The Servants of the Word, 13 songs, $10.00
The Servants of the Word is a missionary brotherhood of men from various Christian traditions living single for the Lord. An inspiring collection of music performed by the brothers.
Taken by Love -- Music CD
A music CD by Songs in His Presence, 12 songs, $14.00
A collection of music for worship performed by talented musicians and expressing the musical tradition of charismatic faith communities in Ann Arbor, Michigan: Word of Life, Word of God, Christ the King Parish, Servants of God's Love, and Servants of the Word. Peaceful, worshipful, and beautiful music. (1) Our Hearts Will Rise (2) Prayer of Augustine (3) Like a Deer (4) In Your Light (5) You are My Inheritance (6) Our Eyes are Fixed on the Lord (7) Like a Son of Man (8) His Name Will be Called (9) Glory Cry the Angel Chorus (10) M\Hymn of Heaven (11) Let Us Go Rejoicing (12) Taken by Thee