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Author : Neil T. Anderson
Publisher : Regal Books
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1997-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830715312
This study includes reproducible handouts for group discussion and personal reflection. The flexible format means the material can be presented in 60- or 90 minute sessions, with lots of options for the leader.
Author : Paris Davis
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594677113
Author : Paris Davis
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594677106
Are you wondering what God is driving you towards, how to move towards that God has for you, or how to align yourself with God's divine order for your life? If so, this book is definitely for you!
Author : Neil T. Anderson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Christian life
ISBN : OCLC:1288383026
Author : Peter Scazzero
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Religious addiction
ISBN : 9810724063
Author : Robert Barry
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351530798
Suicide, and how civilized people should respond to it, is an increasingly controversial topic in modern society. In Holland, suicide is the third leading cause of death of people between the ages of fifteen and forty. In the United States, it is the second leading cause of death among older teenagers. Laws prohibiting assisted suicide are being directly and boldly confronted by activists in the United States, most notably Jack Kevorkian. Meanwhile, the American Civil Liberties Union has publicly declared suicide a fundamental human right that should be protected under the Constitution. The Hemlock Society has introduced referenda in California, Washington, and Oregon to legalize suicide and assisted suicide. The most vocal opposition to these initiatives has come from the Roman Catholic church.Breaking the Thread of Life marshalls philosophical, moral, medical, historical, and theological arguments in support of the Roman Catholic position against suicide. In a comprehensive study of the history of suicide, Barry shows that Christian civilization was one of only a few early societies that was able to bring suicide under control. He counters claims that Catholicism and the Bible endorse rational suicide. Barry also analyzes arguments in support of the rationality of suicide and illuminates their biases, inadequacies, and dangers.Barry presents the rationale for the Roman Catholic church's strong, extensive, and articulate opposition to efforts to gain legal and social endorsement of suicide and assisted suicide. His book represents the most complete study of the classical Roman Catholic view of rational suicide to date, and it will be of significant interest to philosophers, theologians, physicians, and lawyers.
Author : Mark Maulding
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493407811
For many of us, the attempt to live for God can leave us feeling burdened rather than free. Yet that's not the kind of life God intends for us to experience. What if he never meant for us to try so hard? What if overcoming sin doesn't rely on our own self-control? What if loving others isn't about saying and doing all the right things? What if suffering isn't designed to teach us lessons? What if we could feel closer to God without doing anything? In God's Best-Kept Secret, the founder of Grace Life International explodes our preconceived notions of living the Christian life, freeing us to stop just going through the motions and to experience true fulfillment. Illuminating commonly misunderstood Bible verses, Mark Maulding shows us that following God is not as complicated as we often make it out to be. And, in fact, the answer to our struggles has been hiding in plain sight all along.
Author : Leslie Reynolds
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001-10-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781462834570
piritual Maturity: The Whole Elephant provides a look at spiritual maturity for both spiritual seekers and the spiritually/ religiously committed. It provides a glimpse of the whole elephant, to use a term based on the Hindu metaphor of the blind men and the elephant. It contains widely diverse answers to ten defining questions about spiritual maturity. These questions include: the characteristics of spiritual maturity, the relationship to psychological and moral maturity and to social action and the culture, stages to and which organizations support attainment, alone or in community, how to support others on the path, and where you are. The answers are given by thirty spiritual leaders--not leaders of the national or academic variety, but leaders of the shoe leather variety: clergymen--Catholic, Protestant, Jewish and New Age; university professors and a psychotherapist; monks and sisters; a Native American; followers of Islam, Hindu, and Buddhist practices; members of 12-Step programs and a human development trainer; an African-American Sufi and black Baptist deacon. It is spiritual maturity made accessible to everyone. It closes with the reflections of a university professor after viewing the Holocaust Museum, providing a glimpse of the possible cost of holding on, so rigidly, to our specific understanding of who God is and his possible plan for us. Imagine a dialogue among people who hold very different points of view. The group consists of a Bible church pastor, a law school professor, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, the abbot of a Zen monastery, a Roman Catholic sister who is an instructor in Spiritual Direction, a Baptist worship leader, and a Methodist pastor. Imagine two of them as reluctant participants: one, the member of Alcoholics Anonymous, because he is not exactly a fan of organized religion; the second is the Bible pastor, who appeared suspicious of mingling with other leaders of non-Bible based religions. The dialogue follows: Always the teacher, the law professor begins by giving his definition of spiritual maturity: Coming of age in the spirit. While everyone nods wisely in agreement, they then realize that they all have differing definitions of spirit and even of coming of age. The Methodist pastor picks up the thread. The person would have an awareness of the divine in life. They would have a sense in which they would understand that which we call God and feel some connectedness and relatedness to that God. Looking around for agreement, he continues, They would be able to utilize the rites and rituals of their faith in an effective manner with as little sense of magic or mere wish fulfillment as possible. They would be able to give witness to that in a variety of ways, whatever is appropriate that comes with their setting. He points out, aware of the diversity of the setting, that what he was saying could be taken in the broadest possible sense. This application would apply to a Buddhist, or a Muslim, as well as a Christian. Afraid that the conversation might digress, the Baptist worship leader enters the conversation to qualify: Its not something we can produce. Its Christ-likeness produced inside us through friendship with the triune God. He explains that what spiritual maturity means to the Christian is Holy-Spirit maturity. He elaborates: he means Holy-Spirit-produced maturity... Nodding in agreement, the Buddhist abbot says, I think there is a certain spiritual maturity that comes with people who are really into any spiritual practice--deep into whatever spiritual practice. They seem to be open to all others--seem to have respect for one another. That would be wonderful if we all had that openness to one anothers spiritualities. I encountered my own prejudice: All human beings have particular biases--beliefs that we hold to be true, whether we are aware of them or not. One question I asked, rather awkwardly, of
Author : J. Wayne Rodrigue
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781490881768
How many times have you made a decision or told someone something only to regret doing it as the words were coming out of your mouth? The apostle Paul was no different from us in this regard. He stated in scriptures that what he wanted to do he did not do and what he did not want to do he found himself doing in spite of himself. The apostle Paul discovered ways to address this seemingly insurmountable obstacle to his growth as a Christian, and so will you in this book. In Excellence of Soul I will share from the Bible what it says about the soul and how you can learn to control your emotions in every situation of life. This book is full of biblical truths and experiences from over twenty-five years of seeking answers to one of the most important areas of the Christian walk. Please join me in finding growth and healing.
Author : Bill Purvis
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310343547
Bill Purvis had to be left for dead before he discovered that everything he was searching for could be found in Jesus Christ. As a teen, Purvis nearly died when stabbed three times by a pimp during an encounter with a prostitute. With his pericardium sac pierced, liver punctured and his jugular vein completely severed, he cried out to Jesus, who miraculously saved his life. In the more than thirty years since that day, he's built a large church and become a leader and mentor to many. Make a Break for It is a transformational road map meant to guide you by helping you pinpoint where you need to start and then providing detailed step-by-step guidance on how to successfully and continuously cultivate the transformation God has in mind for you. Your life will truly be transformed as you discover the importance of alone time with God, the secret to keeping your own excuses from holding you back, the significant role mentors play in your success, how to handle betrayal, and how to cultivate traits like integrity and humility. You have all of the tools you need to break out of the mold and begin living the life God called you to!
Author : Rev. Jay Werman
Publisher : Academia Ministerial
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-20
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9798792834323
This book covers everything related to the process used by God to renew us. A process unknown to many, but very necessary for all those who desire to serve God. A comprehensive analysis of the transformation that is the result of the renewing of our minds, which Paul explained in Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:23-24; Colossians 3:8-10. A solid understanding of the process God uses to produce visible results in our lives. I am convinced that when you finish studying this biblical material, you will have a clearer picture of how God transforms men. God's breaking through process will prepare you to do God's will in your life! No believer will be able to reach the level of spiritual maturity unless that person is transformed by God, regardless of the title or position he/she has within a congregation. It is a personal decision that every believer must make if he or she really wants God to manifest Himself as the Scriptures say. God will not force anyone to surrender completely to Him, or to His will; that is something that each individual must choose. If we want the recognition of men, let us continue with the routine and religious life we have today, but if we truly desire to see the glory of God, then we must be processed, or transformed by God.
Author : Dongsheng John Wu
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610975322
This book situates Nee's view within the rich heritage of the Protestant, Catholic, and Eastern Orthodox spiritual traditions, and thus renders Nee's thought more intelligible to Christians of both evangelical and more liberal persuasions. In this book Dongsheng John Wu examines Watchman Nee's thought on the spiritual life, focusing on the relationship between spiritual formation and spiritual knowledge. Different ways of acquiring spiritual understanding are explored, including the respective roles of divine illumination, intellectual studies, and life circumstances. Understanding Watchman Nee begins by synthesizing strategic aspects of Nee's teachings as well as formative events and sources in the development of Nee's own spirituality and theology. It then utilizes the critical work of contemporary theologian Mark McIntosh to bring Nee's voice into dialogue with some important figures in the history of Christian spirituality. Such interactions reveal that Nee's crucial theological convictions exhibit strong parallels with related themes found in the church's spiritual or mystical treasures.
Author : J. Oswald Sanders
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802496294
How do Christians grow? “This book invites the reader to experience the title. It is not just a ‘how-to’ volume, but a ‘be’ volume.” So write the editors of this rich resource on the spiritual life. Spiritual maturity is not a level of growth Christians achieve, but the passion to press on in Christ. In these chapters, J. Oswald Sanders explores the primary source of continual growth. In three parts, structured around the persons of the Trinity, Sanders explores matters like: How we should view God Why our weakness is God’s strength What it means that Christ prays for us How to live like an heir of the King The role of the Spirit in a Christian’s life Spiritual Maturity provides clear direction for those desiring to grow strong spiritually. Complete with scriptural principles for spiritual development and study questions at the end of the text, this classic handbook is a timeless treasure. Includes a "For Reflections" section, making it an ideal resource for both individual and group study.
Author : Sharon L. Cooper-Jones
Publisher : Sharon L. Cooper-Jones
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Preface: Welcome to Chapter 1: "The Power of Forgiveness." Within these pages, we embark on a profound exploration into the dynamics of forgiveness and its transformative potential within the church community. This chapter serves as a gateway to understanding a critical aspect of spiritual growth and unity—the impact of resentment and the essential journey toward embracing forgiveness. Resentment, a formidable emotion, has the potential to cast shadows within the sacred walls of a church. Its insidious presence can sow divisions, impede spiritual development, and obstruct the very essence of forgiveness. As we delve into this sub-chapter, our focus is on comprehending "Understanding Resentment in the Church." By unraveling the layers of resentment and acknowledging its detrimental effects, we aim to pave the way for the restoration of love, compassion, and unity within the church. Resentment often arises from a myriad of sources—unmet expectations, perceived injustices, or unresolved conflicts. These emotions can be rooted in disagreements over leadership, differences in theological interpretations, or personal grievances among members. Left unaddressed, resentment becomes a corrosive force, eroding the foundations of trust and unity that are vital for a thriving church community. As we navigate the intricate web of resentment, we confront the consequences it imposes on the church. The erosion of trust, breakdown in communication, and the emergence of gossip create an environment that is antithetical to the teachings of grace, love, and forgiveness. In understanding the root causes and consequences of resentment, we lay the groundwork for breaking free from its chains and unlocking the true power of forgiveness. This chapter invites you to reflect on the transformative journey from resentment to forgiveness—a journey that holds the promise of renewed unity, spiritual growth, and a flourishing church community. May these pages serve as a guide on the path towards embracing forgiveness, unlocking the profound power it holds within the sacred spaces of the church.
Author : Watchman Nee
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780842358934
An inspiring look at Ephesians and the believer's asociation with Christ, the world, and Satan. Written by the saintly Chinese pastor, Watchman Nee.
