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Author | : Becky Garrison |
Publisher | : Jossey-Bass |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2011-04-19 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9781118104118 |
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A master of satire with a theological black belt, Becky Garrison shines a bright light on hypocrisy from both sides of the political spectrum, exposing how both red and blue Christians hold hostage the teachings of Jesus in service to their own partisan gain. What’s lacking is a true understanding of Christ’s mandate to love all of humanity—including our enemies—which, if honored, would open the door to honest dialogue and understanding that transcends political labels.
Author | : Dr. Amy E. Black |
Publisher | : Moody Publishers |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2012-05-25 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0802483283 |
Download Honoring God in Red or Blue Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Politics isn’t a four-letter word. Everyone’s been at that dinner party. The conversation takes a political turn. The arguments start, the atmosphere grows tense, and all that remains is a hopeless stalemate and an awkward silence. Makes you wonder . . . is thoughtful and productive dialogue about politics even possible? In Honoring God in the Red or Blue, Dr. Amy Black addresses the debaters as well as those intimidated or annoyed by the debaters; political junkies and the contented uninvolved. She explains the purposes and limitations of our system and helps readers create realistic expectations for government. While God’s truth is perfect, human application of it is not, a reality that shouldn’t deter us from engaging in debate and staying informed. Rather, it should challenge us to raise our standards for how we speak about the issues—and those in office. It’s time to approach political divides with an extra measure of grace. Success begins with seeking God’s honor first and foremost, regardless of where we fall on the political spectrum. Don’t limit yourself to chatting about the weather.
Author | : Tom Krattenmaker |
Publisher | : Convergent Books |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Agnosticism |
ISBN | : 1101906421 |
Download Confessions of a Secular Jesus Follower Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Offers an argument for secular non-believers maintaining that following Jesus Christ as a teacher, example, and primary guide for living can serve to give meaning and direction to those who don't believe in the supernatural elements of Christianity.
Author | : Gary Black |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 269 |
Release | : 2013-08-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1620329638 |
Download The Theology of Dallas Willard Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Evangelical Christianity in the United States is currently in a dramatic state of change. Yet amidst this sometimes tumultuous religious environment a rather unique blend of both ancient and contemporary Christian theology has found its way into the hearts and minds of emerging generations of Christians. The Theology of Dallas Willard both describes and conveys the essence of this increasingly popular and perhaps mediating view of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Blending both a prophetic critique with pastoral encouragement, Willard's unique understanding of the reality present within a life lived as a disciple of Jesus in the kingdom of God is attracting both new and traditional Christians to reconsider their faith.
Author | : Jonathan Merritt |
Publisher | : FaithWords |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 2012-05-08 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1455519278 |
Download A Faith of Our Own Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Every day, major headlines tell the story of how Christianity is attempting to influence American culture and politics. But statistics show that young Americans are disenchanted with a faith that has become culturally antagonistic and too closely aligned with partisan politics. In this personal yet practical work, Jonathan Merritt uncovers the changing face of American Christianity by uniquely examining the coming of age of a new generation of Christians. Jonathan Merritt illuminates the spiritual ethos of this new generation of believers who engage the world with Christ-centered faith but an un-polarized political perspective. Through personal stories and biblically rooted commentary this scion of a leading evangelical family takes a close, thoughtful look at the changing religious and political environment, addressing such divisive issues as abortion, gay marriage, environmental use and care, race, war, poverty, and the imbalance of world wealth. Through Scripture, the examples of Jesus, and personal defining faith experiences, he distills the essential truths at the core of a Christian faith that is now just coming of age.
Author | : Joan E. Taylor |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2018-02-08 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0567671518 |
Download What Did Jesus Look Like? Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Jesus Christ is arguably the most famous man who ever lived. His image adorns countless churches, icons, and paintings. He is the subject of millions of statues, sculptures, devotional objects and works of art. Everyone can conjure an image of Jesus: usually as a handsome, white man with flowing locks and pristine linen robes. But what did Jesus really look like? Is our popular image of Jesus overly westernized and untrue to historical reality? This question continues to fascinate. Leading Christian Origins scholar Joan E. Taylor surveys the historical evidence, and the prevalent image of Jesus in art and culture, to suggest an entirely different vision of this most famous of men. He may even have had short hair.
Author | : Becky Garrison |
Publisher | : Thomas Nelson |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2008-01-01 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1418574554 |
Download The New Atheist Crusaders and Their Unholy Grail Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A challenge has been issued on matters of faith and Becky Garrison meets it head on in this witty yet poignant answer to the Anti-God gurus Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, and Daniel Dennett. Becky Garrison, religious satirist and senior contributing editor for The Wittenberg Door, is taking a stand. Where most Christians assume the character of the Cowardly Lion chanting, "I do believe, I do believe, I do believe," Garrison refuses to simply thrust tracts at these self-proclaimed infidels. Instead, Garrison steels her pen and takes on the ungodly program of the New Atheists, skewering each argument with her sharp satiric wit. Garrison turns aside the atheists' assault without ignoring its real criticisms, namely, the church's inadequate response to war, evolution, medical ethics, social justice, and other important issues in the post-9/11 world.
Author | : Christian Piatt |
Publisher | : Chalice Press |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2020-10-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0827244339 |
Download You Can't Ask That! Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Have you ever had a burning question that seemed off limits or inappropriate to ask about Christianity, the Bible, or Jesus? You Can’t Ask That! gathers 50 of the most provocative, challenging, or otherwise taboo questions that many of us have wondered about but few have actually asked. Edited by Christian Piatt, who once had a bible thrown at his head for asking too many questions during a Sunday school class, this collection considers nothing off limits and takes the hard questions seriously. Responses from theology professors, pastors, lay leaders, and other progressive Christians range from the personal to the profound and from sarcastic to deeply touching. By offering multiple perspectives to those banned questions, readers can craft their own answers. Better yet, they’ll understand that questioning faith is not taboo; it’s the foundation of a strong and growing faith.
Author | : Vincent J. Pastro |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 183 |
Release | : 2016-02-15 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1620327821 |
Download The Preaching Church Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This book proposes a theology of preaching from the perspective of the poor. Traditional homiletic methodology concentrates on the "how" of preaching. Pastro maintains that the real question for a renewal of preaching is theological, the "who" of the preaching. The center of the "who" is the Triune God living in the poor community.
Author | : Don MacGregor |
Publisher | : John Hunt Publishing |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2012-07-27 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 1846949386 |
Download Blue Sky God Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Blue Sky God interprets some new scientific theories with blue sky thinking to bring radical insights into God, Jesus and humanity, drawing also on some deep wells from the past in the writings of the early Christians. In an accessible style, it looks at science research and theories in areas such as quantum physics and consciousness, epigenetics, morphic resonance and the zero point field. From there, seeing God as the compassionate consciousness at the ground of being, it draws together strands to do with unitive consciousness and the Wisdom way of the heart. Throughout, it seeks to encourage an evolution in understanding of the Christian message by reinterpreting much of the theological language and meaning that has become ‘orthodoxy’ in the West. In doing so, it challenges many of the standard assumptions of Western Christianity. It outlines a spiritual path that includes elements from all of the world's great religions, is not exclusive, and yet has a place of centrality for Jesus the Christ as a Wisdom teacher of the path of transformative love. ,