Faith And Fertility

Author : Philip Jenkins
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Religion
ISBN : 148131260X

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Fertility and Faith by Philip Jenkins Pdf

Demography drives religious change. High-fertility societies, like most of contemporary Africa, tend to be fervent and devout. The lower a population's fertility rates, the greater the tendency for people to detach from organized or institutional religion. Thus, fertility rates supply an effective gauge of secularization trends. In Fertility and Faith, Philip Jenkins maps the demographic revolution that has taken hold of many countries around the globe in recent decades and explores the implications for the future development of the world's religions. Demographic change has driven the secularization of contemporary Western Europe, where the revolution began. Jenkins shows how the European trajectory of rapid declines in fertility is now affecting much of the globe. The implications are clear: the religious character of many non-European areas is highly likely to move in the direction of sweeping secularization. And this is now reshaping the United States itself. This demographic revolution is reshaping Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. In order to accommodate the new social trends, these religions must adapt to situations where large families are no longer the norm. Each religious tradition will develop distinctive emphases concerning morality, gender, and sexuality, as well as the roles of clergy and laity in the faith's institutional structures. Radical change follows great upheaval. The tidal shift is well underway. With Fertility and Faith, Philip Jenkins describes this ongoing phenomenon and envisions our collective religious future.

Author : Eric Blyth,Ruth Landau
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781843105350

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Faith and Fertility by Eric Blyth,Ruth Landau Pdf

Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith traditions. Each chapter is written in an accessible style, outlining each faith's history, core beliefs and values.

Author : Lauren Wilbur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798885903578

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Faith and Fertility by Lauren Wilbur Pdf

Faith and Fertility is my first published book and recounts my personal story of infertility and journey to motherhood. My goal in sharing my story with you is to give you what I so desperately needed when I was in the pit of my infertility mess and depression; a breath. I am desperate for you to know that God sees you, loves you, and that He has great plans for your life. YOU are a child of God and deeply valued and prized. I want you to look at this book and feel loved by the image of Christ holding a baby, knowing that He is in control and that He loves you more than anyone or anything ever could. To place our faith and dreams of a baby in His loving care is exactly where we need to rest in this season of uncertainty. I want you to read the words and scripture God gave me for this book and be overwhelmed with the blessed assurance that you are deeply loved by God your Father. And lastly, I want you to finish reading this book being so filled with love and peace that you can take a second breath knowing that God's plans are PERFECT, and you can confidently stand firm in your faith, praising him in the storm, and trusting Him even if His plans are different than yours.

Author : Heather D. Nelson
Publisher : Tate Publishing
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781617392412

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God Had Other Plans by Heather D. Nelson Pdf

After years of trying for a baby, Heather Nelson and her husband, Kevin, were still unable to have a child. They tried multiple infertility treatments and endured countless medical procedures, but still had no luck. Finally, with the crushing loss of Peanut, they began to see that God was with them in their journey. Although angry and emotional, Heather learned that despite all of her careful plans, God had Other Plans. Heather's struggle induced not only an acute understanding of herself, but a deeper appreciation of her husband, their marriage, his faith, and overall the love and forgiveness that God had so freely given her, but she had yet to accept. Join Heather Nelson as she shares her personal struggle of fertility difficulties and pregnancy loss to help other couples who are also struggling to start a family. Learn how to cope with the emotional and physical stress and how to depend on God's plans. Laugh as she shares some sage advice for your friends and family too on the crucial Do's and Don'ts of infertility support. Heather Nelson is a stay-at-home wife and mother. She spends her free time volunteering at her church and scrapbooking her family's special moments. Heather hails from Texas, but currently resides in Tennessee with her husband, Kevin, and son, Jackson.

Author : Matt Appling,Cheri Appling
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780802492418

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Plus or Minus by Matt Appling,Cheri Appling Pdf

Infertility—a long and quiet war... Matt and Cheri Appling couldn’t get pregnant. One minus sign after another cast them into a long season of trying, failing, waiting, and hoping—into the wilderness where faith grew tired before it got stronger. And in that wilderness they wrote this book. A blend of story, reflection, and lament, Plus or Minus is the chronicle of three couples warring with infertility. It depicts life, faith, and love amidst the ebb and flow of gain and loss. Amidst empty nurseries and quiet hallways, another baby shower for someone else. As you journey with the Applings and their friends, you will learn to cope when dreams and reality collide. You will learn to cling to God’s real promises even as you long for gifts he may not give. You will see marriage in sickness and in health and witness strength in weakness. You will see what it means to live fruitfully amidst barrenness and to be thankful in every season. This book provides solace for those battling infertility and a window into their pain for those who aren’t. Poetic and raw, Plus or Minus is a portrait of faith in the trenches of infertility.

Author : Tamika Henderson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359440337

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While I’m Waiting A Journey through Faith and Fertility by Tamika Henderson Pdf

Author : Jean Dimech-Juchniewicz
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819827142

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Facing Infertility: A Catholic Approach by Jean Dimech-Juchniewicz Pdf

More than 1 in 10 couples experience infertility, finding themselves in a “desert”—lost and abandoned, hungering and thirsting, praying and waiting—for a child. Discover the direction, nourishment, and faith provided within this spiritual resource for infertile Catholic couples, their families, and friends. Personal reflections from Catholic women struggling with infertility evoke a heartfelt realism, while passages from Scripture and prayers from the Book of Psalms provide the comfort and hope to trust in God, the “Divine Physician.”

Author : Andrea R. Scott,Delroy P. Scott
Publisher : Perfect Peace Brands
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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30 Days of Prayers While Trying To Conceive by Andrea R. Scott,Delroy P. Scott Pdf

This ebook was created to help those who are trying to conceive have a resource which focuses on your fertility as well as your daily life that you would like to highlight before God. It helps to provide the language and vocabulary to express your deepest desires as you move through different levels of prayer to God. There might be times when you feel as if you don't know what to pray while trying to get pregnant. 30 Days of Prayers While Trying to Conceive is an e-Book that has different prayers for each day that will bring you hope and increase your faith for a baby. Inside you will find powerful confessions and prayers that show you how to release healing into your body. Prayer topics include: The two week wait, fruitful fertility, prayer to conceive twins, prayer to bless the womb and a whole lot more.

Author : Renzo Derosas,Frans van Poppel
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781402051906

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Religion and the Decline of Fertility in the Western World by Renzo Derosas,Frans van Poppel Pdf

The impact of religion on family and reproduction is one of the most fascinating and complex topics open to scholarly research, but the linkage between family and religion has received no systematic comparative study. This book explores relationships between religion and demography the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The book offers a wealth of descriptive information on family life and fertility in different national and religious settings, and rich conceptual insight.

Author : Latazia Stuart
Publisher : Milart Legacy Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0578298341

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The Secrets of Faith INfertility by Latazia Stuart Pdf

God has not forgotten you! Have you struggled to reconnect with your faith in the face of infertility or pregnancy loss? You are not alone. In this book the author vulnerably describes how she faced infertility, repeated pregnancy losses, and multiple hospitalizations while seeking to align her life with God's will. She discovered The Secrets of Faith INfertility in the midst of pain when there was no evidence of a happy ending. Dr. Tazz wrote this book in response to the private moments spent with women who had experienced premature delivery, late term stillbirth, and other tragedies. She now provides guidance and inspiration for women and couples to pursue their faith, find fertility, and experience God's favor INfertility! In this book you will discover: - The common denominator among those who endure the challenges of infertility - The secrets of finding faith and favor in spite of intense pain and disappointment - Inspiration to help you cope with the past and face the future - Insight for those seeking to understand and support women and couples and help them remove the shadows of infertility - How women and couples can be INfaith with God INfertility

Author : Samantha Busch
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780757323836

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Fighting Infertility by Samantha Busch Pdf

"As Samantha's and Kyle Busch's public lives grew more pronounced, their private life was being torn apart. The frustrations and uncertainty of their fertility problems took a toll on them as individuals and as a couple, creating a cyclone of emotions that threatened everything they had worked so hard for. Through these trials, they learned how to build a stronger relationship, foster a deeper faith, and find humor through the tears. They also discovered a passion for helping other couples gain access to fertility treatments. In this memoir, Samantha uses her voice to break the silence and stigma that surround the infertility community. By sharing practical advice as well as candid and inspiring stories of her journey, she provides support, validation, community, and education for others experiencing similar tribulations"--

Author : Bethanee Syversen
Publisher : Elm Hill
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781400325351

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Mustard Seed Faith by Bethanee Syversen Pdf

After seven miscarriages and three failed adoptions, where do you find the strength to pursue your dream of parenthood? Bethanee Syversen’s deeply personal debut, Mustard Seed Faith: A Journey through Infertility, Miscarriages, Adoption, and Faith, is a story of believing in a God who is powerful enough—and generous enough—to do the impossible. Bethanee always wanted to be a parent. When the doctors gave their prognosis, she had to decide where her strength would come from. She and her husband chose to trust in God. Each negative pregnancy test, each unexpected loss, and each adoption delay would test her heart’s resolve. However, through every blow, Bethanee discovered that God doesn’t give up. He never goes away. And He never leaves His children unrestored. Now a mother of six, Bethanee has experienced the hardship and joy of becoming a mom through birth and through adoption. Much of Mustard Seed Faith comes from Bethanee’s blog, which captured the raw emotion of her story as it unfolded. In part one, Bethanee confronts the heartbreak of infertility and the private grief of multiple miscarriages. In part two, she recounts the physical toll and emotional extremes of adopting. For many, Bethanee’s fourteen-year journey is all too familiar, but it is her uncommon faith in God’s good and sovereign plan that inspires readers to keep hoping, keep praying, and keep believing.

Author : Rosa Miller
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781643492070

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Barren by Rosa Miller Pdf

"I had to walk along my journey to be able to share my testimony to someone whose story is still being written." (Rosa Miller) Rosa details a very personal and inspiring memoir through her and her husband's experience to grow in faith and family. If you are expecting perfection, you will not find it here. You will only find shades of yourself and tools to help. We were never meant to be perfect and faith is not belief without doubt. It is belief despite doubt, trial, failings, suffering, naysayers, and circumstances""life. And this is very much the story of life. We know these walls of reality. Faith is strengthened by the unchanging decision we make on a day-to-day basis to follow through. With grace, determination, and a very human nature, we see the journey of one little seed of faith as it faces the lifestyle that is infertility. We listen as it is tried and found wanting. Listen as it flexes and grows. Here is the hope you were looking for. The voice to give you support, in experience, story, scripture, and insight, to guide you on your path. The equivalent of the call in the wee hours to the friend who gets you. The solace to tie your sanity to. Some answers in the dark. You are never alone.

Author : Laura C. Brandenburg
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798385001170

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Not Forgotten by Laura C. Brandenburg Pdf

Do you feel worn out, misunderstood, or forgotten on your journey of trying to conceive? Do you feel confused as you wrestle with God’s will and plan for your family? Do you question whether your faith is not big enough or if you’re even praying the right prayers? In Not Forgotten, Laura C. Brandenburg invites you to see your story through the lens of nine barren women in the Bible. Along with familiar names like Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth, Laura draws us deeper into Scripture to see unnamed women like the Shunammite woman and Samson’s mother. Through each testimony, Laura unravels five characteristics that demonstrate the heart of God. You’ll be equipped with several powerful tools: • How to cultivate a heart of faith. • How to gain a better understanding of God’s character. • How to overcome feelings of inadequacy or faithlessness. • How to trust God with your deepest desires. Pulling from her own nine-year journey with infertility, Laura writes with compassion and understanding as she encourages readers to dig deeper into the Bible and to stand on the truth of God’s character. May you leave your fear, failure, and forgotten feelings behind to walk in freedom as you seek God’s desire for your own family.

Author : Brendan McCarthy
Publisher : IVP
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0851111807

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Fertility and Faith by Brendan McCarthy Pdf

In this thorough and original analysis, Brendan McCarthy highlights the unclear moral basis of the laws governing human fertilization techniques and establishes a convincing foundation for a Christian approach.