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Sacred Stories of Ordinary Families

Author : Diana R. Garland
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0787962570

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When families are faced with crises and challenges— unemployment, the untimely death of a family member, natural disasters and chronic illnesses— those who seem to weather the crisis best are often those who have an active spiritual dimension to their lives together. And in times of joy and celebration families with strong spiritual lives rejoice in deeper and more wondrous ways. But what exactly is it that characterizes faith and spirituality in family life? Identifying resilience, strength, and faith in the stories of all kinds of families, Sacred Stories of Ordinary Families motivates readers to think about how faith shapes their own family lives. Drawn from Diana R. Garland's extensive interviews with 110 families, this book includes stories from ordinary families whose lives together both reveal and rely on extraordinary faith.

Family Faith Stories

Author : Ann Weems
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1985-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664246702

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Family Faith Stories by Ann Weems Pdf

In her book Reaching for Rainbows, Ann Weems revealed a graceful style, a joyous approach to worship, and an uncommon understanding of human beings in their everyday settings and in their relationship to God. Now, the popular author offers a powerful and inspiring statement on what she considers her greatest inheritance--a sustaining faith. She reflects on her family, from the Scottish ancestors who came to this country seeking religious freedom, down through the generations to her own children.

Adventures in Faith & Family

Author : Susan Lukey
Publisher : The United Church of Canada
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781551342603

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Adventures in Faith & Family offers practical, intelligent, loving, spirit-filled wisdom for those looking for a friend who will guide them with faith as they pursue their own adventure of being a family. Delving into the multiple scenarios of a child’s life, Susan Lukey has drawn on years of research and her own experiences as teacher, minister, youth leader, and parent to reveal how families can sensitively and faithfully support and nurture a child’s growth “to become all that God has created them to be.”

Living the Sacraments

Author : Joe Paprocki
Publisher : Toolbox
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0829446591

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Joe Paprocki demystifies the Catholic sacraments and presents them as a way of life to be experienced each day, rather than as standalone events.

Love Does for Kids

Author : Bob Goff,Lindsey Goff Viducich
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780718095239

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Love Does for Kids by Bob Goff,Lindsey Goff Viducich Pdf

Children will laugh, dream, and be inspired to actively live out their faith with Love Does for Kids. In the same way that Love Does? has struck a deep chord with adults, kids will experience God in new and thrilling ways through the insightful and humorous stories of Bob Goff. Kids everywhere will become empowered by Bob and Lindsey’s stories about how love?does. Through taking action with faith and building a deeper connection to God, children will learn that they are loved by God no matter the mistakes or obstacles they face. As a little boy with a big personality and even bigger dreams, Bob Goff had lots of questions, and they didn't go away when he grew up. It wasn’t until he learned just how big and wild and wonderful God is that he began to find answers. Taking inspiration from Love Does for Kids, children ages 4–10 will take ownership of their mistakes and forgive others for their mistakes; never give up, no matter how scared or anxious they are; put their faith into action by spending time with—and acting more like—Jesus; and learn to live a life full of love for others. With childlike faith, enthusiasm, and great whimsy, young believers will feel instantly connected to a love that acts as much as it feels. With a sense of wonder at how great God is, children will feel empowered to do things that will make a tangible difference in the world and share His light with others.

If My Heart Could Talk

Author : Dodie Osteen
Publisher : FaithWords
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781455549726

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Dodie Osteen, mother of Joel Osteen, gives readers a personal account of her extraordinary life and shares what she has learned about love, faith, and family. As the wife of forty-four years to the late Pastor John Osteen, founder of Lakewood Church, Dodie Osteen stood as a wife, mother, and first lady of the church, even when life felt anything but steady. Today, she continues to stand by her son, Pastor Joel Osteen, and the rest of their family as they lead Lakewood. In this revealing memoir, Dodie shares that her path, though glorious, has not always been easy. She shows an intimate look at such life-altering experiences as contracting polio as a child, raising 5 children, battling cancer, and losing her husband, all with the beautiful heart and sense of humor she displays to thousands at Lakewood and nationwide at Night of Hope events. While recounting her journey, Dodie offers readers meaningful life lessons applicable to their own lives.

Family Driven Faith (Paperback Edition with Study Questions )

Author : Voddie Baucham Jr.
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433528330

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Family Driven Faith (Paperback Edition with Study Questions ) by Voddie Baucham Jr. Pdf

More teens are turning away from the faith than ever before: it is estimated that 75 to 88 percent of Christian teens walk away from Christianity by the end of their freshman year of college. Something must be done. Family Driven Faith equips Christian parents with the tools they need to raise children biblically in a post-Christian, anti-family society. Voddie Baucham, who with his wife has overcome a multi-generational legacy of broken and dysfunctional homes, shows that God has not left us alone in raising godly children. In his Word he has given us timeless precepts and principles for multi-generational faithfulness. Baucham’s celebrated guide for godly, healthy families is now available in paperback, with study questions added. Parents will find this a critical resource for the spiritual nourishment and protection of the next generation.

Families and Faith

Author : Vern L. Bengtson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780199343683

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Winner of the Distinguished Book Award from American Sociology Association Sociology of Religion Section Winner of the Richard Kalish Best Publication Award from the Gerontological Society of America Few things are more likely to cause heartache to devout parents than seeing their child leave the faith. And it seems, from media portrayals, that this is happening more and more frequently. But is religious change between generations common? How does religion get passed down from one generation to the next? How do some families succeed in passing on their faith while others do not? Families and Faith: How Religion is Passed Down across Generations seeks to answer these questions and many more. For almost four decades, Vern Bengtson and his colleagues have been conducting the largest-ever study of religion and family across generations. Through war and social upheaval, depression and technological revolution, they have followed more than 350 families composed of more than 3,500 individuals whose lives span more than a century--the oldest was born in 1881, the youngest in 1988--to find out how religion is, or is not, passed down from one generation to the next. What they found may come as a surprise: despite enormous changes in American society, a child is actually more likely to remain within the fold than leave it, and even the nonreligious are more likely to follow their parents' example than to rebel. And while outside forces do play a role, the crucial factor in whether a child keeps the faith is the presence of a strong fatherly bond. Mixing unprecedented data with gripping interviews and sharp analysis, Families and Faith offers a fascinating exploration of what allows a family to pass on its most deeply-held tradition--its faith.

Faith, Farming, and Family

Author : Caitlin Henderson
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525654186

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"When Caitlin Henderson fell in love with a farmer, she learned the important skills of life through refinement in the ever-changing seasons as a mother and farmer's wife. Because Caitlin didn't grow up on a farm, there was a period of adjustment and struggle--intermixed with humorous mishaps--as she learned to navigate this different way of life. The Rural Way is filled with stories and the lessons God taught her along the way about His goodness, grace, love, and redemption. From the big lessons like facing your fears to the simpler ones like the impact of hospitality, adventures such as run-ins with cows, wayward tractors, and a squeaky farmhouse enliven each enthralling story. Woven through every chapter are the scriptures that our weary souls need to be refreshed and strengthened in truth. Caitlin shares how God used the challenges that arise on a farm to refine her, but that each season is one that any wife and mother like you can relate to--even if you're far removed from the rural way of life. Whether you are in the middle of a wheat field, or in the heart of the city, you can grab hold of these moments and lessons as you reflect on a simpler way of life"--

Faith

Author : Jennifer Haigh
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780007423651

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Faith by Jennifer Haigh Pdf

One woman's search for the truth after scandal rocks her family, and the explosive family secrets she uncovers, in this complex, moving fourth novel from bestselling and award-winning author Jennifer Haigh.

The Beauty of Broken

Author : Elisa Morgan
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780849965258

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Find beauty and hope by facing and dealing with the messiness of family life. The family is an imperfect institution. Broken people become broken parents who make broken families. But actually, broken is normal and exactly where God wants us. In The Beauty of Broken, Elisa Morgan, one of today’s most respected female Christian leaders, for the first time shares her very personal story of brokenness—from her first family of origin to the second, represented by her husband and two grown children. Over the years, Elisa’s family struggled privately with issues many parents must face, including: alcoholism and drug addiction infertility and adoption teen pregnancy and abortion divorce, homosexuality, and death Each story layers onto the next to reveal the brokenness that comes into our lives without invitation. “We’ve bought into the myth of the perfect family,” says Elisa. “Formulaic promises about the family may have originated in well-meaning intentions, but such thinking isn’t realistic. It’s not helpful. It’s not even kind.” Instead she offers hope in the form of “broken family values” that allow parents to grow and thrive with God. Values such as commitment, humility, relinquishment, and respect carry us to new places of understanding. Owning our brokenness shapes us into God’s best idea for us and enables us to discover the beauty in ourselves and each member of our family.

Your Story Matters

Author : Leslie Leyland Fields
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781641582193

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Your Story Matters by Leslie Leyland Fields Pdf

Your Story Matters presents a dynamic and spiritually formative process for understanding and redeeming the past in order to live well in the present and into the future. Leslie Leyland Fields has used and taught this practical and inspiring writing process for decades, helping people from all walks of life to access memory and sift through the truth of their stories. This is not just a book for writers. Each one of us has a story, and understanding God's work in our stories is a vital part of our faith. Through the spiritual practice of writing, we can "remember" his acts among us, "declare his glory among the nations," and pass on to others what we have witnessed of God in this life: the mysterious, the tragic, the miraculous, the ordinary. With a companion video curriculum from RightNow Media, this is a "why not" book as opposed to a "how to" book. Leslie asks each of us an important question: "Why not learn to tell your story, in the context of the grander story of God?"

Recipe for Disaster

Author : Aimee Lucido
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780358387169

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Recipe for Disaster by Aimee Lucido Pdf

In this heartfelt middle school drama, Hannah's schemes for throwing her own bat mitzvah unleash family secrets, create rivalries with best friends, and ultimately teach Hannah what being Jewish is all about. With a delicious mix of prose, poetry, and recipes, this hybrid novel is another fresh, thoughtful, and accessible Versify novel that is cookin’. - New York Times Best-Selling Author Kwame Alexander Hannah Malfa-Adler is Jew . . . ish. Not that she really thinks about it. She'd prefer to focus on her favorite pastime: baking delicious food! But when her best friend has a beyond-awesome Bat Mitzvah, Hannah starts to feel a little envious ...and a little left out. Despite her parents firm no, Hannah knows that if she can learn enough about her own faith, she can convince her friends that the party is still in motion. As the secrets mount, a few are bound to explode. When they do, Hannah learns that being Jewish isn't about having a big party and a fancy dress and a first kiss -- it's about actually being Jewish. Most importantly, Hannah realizes that the only person's permission she needs to be Jewish, is her own.

Abraham's Family

Author : John D. Morris
Publisher : Master Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1998-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0890512434

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Abraham's Family by John D. Morris Pdf

Tells the awesome story of how Abraham became the ancestors of Christianity.

Faith Traditions and the Family

Author : Phyllis D. Airhart,Margaret Lamberts Bendroth
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664255817

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Faith Traditions and the Family by Phyllis D. Airhart,Margaret Lamberts Bendroth Pdf

This exploration offers readers fresh and broad ranges of ways to evaluate their own religious traditions when dealing with issues related to the future of the family.