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Is there a God? - What might God be like? - What is the relationship between faith and certainty? - Can intelligent people believe in spiritual realities? - Why are there so many religions? - Is it possible to experience a relationship with God--and if so, how? If you've asked questions like these, you're in good company. From songwriters such as Bob Dylan and Jewel Kilcher to TV shows such as The X Files and Touched by an Angel, the media and the arts reflect postmodern men and women's search for a living faith and a spiritually oriented life. Real faith isn't blind believism. It is a process that engages your intellect as well as your emotions. If you think faith requires turning your back on truth and intellectual honesty, then Finding Faith is one book you really ought to read. With logic, passion, and even-handedness that the thinking person will appreciate, this book helps you face your obstacles to faith by focusing not on what to believe, but on how to believe. Whether you want to strengthen the faith you have, renew the faith you lost, or discover faith for the first time, Finding Faith can coach, inspire, encourage, and guide you, and help you discover more in life than you'd ever imagined or hoped for.
Like mother like daughter? Mary sure hopes not. Two decades ago, Mary's mom walked out. A few days later, her dad started drinking. He never stopped. Mary won't touch alcohol, just in case she turns out to be like him. She won't risk having kids either, because taking after her mom would be worse. A year ago, Mary's boyfriend dumped her because she didn't want kids. That one really stung. Yesterday, for the first time in a year, Mary met someone. Someone hunky. Someone smart. Someone who made her goofy smile. Someone who sent a shiver up her spine. And tomorrow she's going on a first date. She won't find out he's a widower with two kids for at least two more days. Then what?
Despite the masses still lining up to enter mega-churches with warehouse-like architecture, casually dressed clergy, and pop Christian music, the “Post-Boomer” generation—those ranging in age from twenty to forty—is having second thoughts. In this perceptive look at the evolving face of Christianity in contemporary culture, sociologists Richard Flory and Donald E. Miller argue that we are on the verge of another potential revolution in how Christians worship and associate with one another. Just as the formative experiences of Baby Boomers were colored by such things as the war in Vietnam, the 1960s, and a dramatic increase in their opportunities for individual expression, so Post-Boomers have grown up in less structured households with working (often divorced) parents. These childhood experiences leave them craving authentic spiritual experience, rather than entertainment, and also cause them to question institutions. Flory and Miller develop a typology that captures four current approaches to the Christian faith and argue that this generation represents a new religious orientation of “expressive communalism,” in which they seek spiritual experience and fulfillment in community and through various expressive forms of spirituality, both private and public.
Finding Faith in the Field by Benjamin Duane Hylden Pdf
On a cold April day, Ben Hylden tried on his suit coat for the upcoming spring prom, then sped toward nearby Park River, North Dakota, for an appointment. Running late and driving too fast, he lost control of his car on ice, flipped the car, and was thrown out the passenger's door, plunging face-first into an icy field. Ben's face and body were crushed, along with his dreams of being a basketball star. As his battered body lay in the field, Ben's life seemed to be coming to an end. However, it turned out to only be the beginning of a journey of faith that shoed him glimpses of life beyond this world, and gave him a new perspective on what matters most.
The Finding Home Series Books 1-3 by B. E. Baker Pdf
★ Grab the first three full length, heartwarming romances in B. E. Baker’s Finding Home Series in one convenient set today! ★ ① Finding Grace: A second chance romance with the one that got away... in high school. Only this time around, Addy's not going to back down. ② Finding Faith: A woman who swore off marriage and children falls for a handsome widowed father. ③ Finding Cupid: An event planner who never plans weddings meets a handsome billionaire playboy determined to change her mind. ♥ Fall in love with these spunky heroines and their swoon-worthy leading men. ♥ With more than 5000 five star reviews across platforms, these three love stories will give you the break you need in the world today. Readers have called them “a vacation from life.” Publisher’s Weekly said of Finding Faith, “Despite the complexities littered throughout this tale, Finding Faith reads like the honeymoon stage of a relationship. It’s filled with laughter, an idealized reality, and an endless craving for the story to continue. Luke’s and Mary’s love offers a temporary euphoria that shows romance is sometimes found where it is least expected." USA Today Bestselling author Elana Johnson called Finding Faith, "a heartwarming and brilliant story about love, loss, and learning what you really want." What do readers have to say about Finding Faith? ★★★★★ Could not put this book down. The story is delightfully clever and clean. One sweet romantic comedy. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. However, it is easily a stand alone read. Highly recommend this book!! ★★★★★ Loved the book and the characters! Bridget Baker is a great author, drawing you into the story from the beginning. My favorite character is little 5 year old Amy! She is so funny, but you need to read the book for the full effect.. don't want to spoil it for you!! I can't say enough good things about this book. I can't wait to read the next book in the series! ★★★★★ This is the first book I've read by this author. The dialogue was delightful. I really enjoyed the plot and character development. It is a very well written book. I will look for more books by this author. ★★★★★ These characters were so perfect for each other. I loved the character development, the cute dialogue, and the kids were great. Made me happy to read it! ★★★★★ Darling story - I loved this book so much - the romance felt real and believable and really nailed the slow burn. My fav were all the cute and witty conversations in person and through text that had me smiling through every page. I don’t say this very often but I’d go back and read this one again! ★★★★★ I loved this book! I loved the whole series, as well. The characters are likable, the banter between them is funny and entertaining, and "clean romance" does not make it any less "swoony". I highly recommend it! After you read the first one, you will definitely want to read the rest. Keywords: clean contemporary romance, romantic comedy, clean rom com, sweet contemporary romance, clean romantic comedy, billionaire romance, clean billionaire romance, hilarious romantic fiction, romantic women's fiction, clean love story, beach read, clean beach read, women's fiction, family saga, single dad romance, single dad, destined to be, happily ever after, complete series, binge a series, be baker, bridget baker, love story, love after divorce, second chance romance, small town romance, romantic suspense, pamela kelley, debbie macomber, lisa kleypas, robyn carr, nicholas sparks, jan moran, elin hilderbrand, elin hildebrand, lilly mirren, nora roberts, danielle steele, carolyn brown, nantucket, susan Elizabeth philips, rachel hanna, lisa kleypas, debbie macomber, for fans of debbie macomber, pamela kelley, lilly mirren, nora roberts, danielle steele, jan moran, rachel hanna, elin hildebrand, nicholas sparks, holiday romance, christmas romance, free first in series, mary kay andrews, ken follett, amy harmon, karen kingsbury, elin hilderbrand, brenda novak, jennifer weiner, nancy thayer, dorothea benton frank.
Leap of Faith by Cameron Hamilton,Lauren Speed Pdf
"The fan-favorite couple from Netflix's Love Is Blind share their ups and downs after two years of marriage, love advice for the modern world, and behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the pods"--
Kit finds her family's move to Utah to be coupled with culture shock. When her feelings for Adam go beyond friendship, she is torn. Does she really want to devote her heart to a boy who is planning to leave on a mission? Can she support him when she does not believe his religion?
Set in the high-pressure world of a Chicago TV newsroom, award-winning author Denise Hunter brings to life a heartwarming story of love and pain, desperate choices with dire consequences, and honesty and redemption. One woman sacrificing everything for her career. A young girl’s longing for acceptance. And the road to forgiveness… Paula Landin-Cohen, an investigative reporter, feels like a fish out of water in the small town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Then she’s offered her dream job, as a TV reporter in Chicago. There is so much to gain and so much to lose…including the only man she’s ever loved. Linn Caldwell has made a lot of mistakes—bad mistakes. She can never forgive herself for all the pain she’s caused others. How can she dare to get close to anyone again? What will happen if Paula and Linn’s secrets are revealed? Will the men they love ever be able to forgive them? Finding Faith is the third novel in the New Heights series, after Mending Places and Saving Grace.
Taylor Connolly was a nice guy. So, when he came home to find his boyfriend of over two years in the arms of another man, it was only natural he had trouble finding room to forgive and forget if he was going to be nice, how could he expect less of the man he thought to spend his life with? Depressed, dejected, demoralized, and probably a few other de- words he couldn t think of right away, Taylor decided to move away from the big city to a small town. He was close enough to keep his job, but far enough away to try to forget him. For Taylor, it was time to start over and forget about relationships for a while or so he thought. After all, he didn t look gay, and small towns didn t have gay people in them, right? Avoid temptation and thou shalt not be tempted
How do persons come to faith in our time? Are they active seekers or brought in by others? Is it a journey? Or is it a more sudden conversion? Are spouses, relatives, and friends most important to the process? Do clergy matter? What sorts of values, practices, and lifestyles tend to change for those who newly come to faith? What are the differences among the various religious traditions in how one comes to faith? This book presents the findings of a multi-year study on how people come to faith in the US context. It involves about 1,800 persons who recently made a new profession of faith or some other public commitment across various religious traditions in the US. An initial study was conducted twenty-five years ago on Christian populations in England by Bishop John Finney, but surprisingly little research has been done since then. Finding Faith Today is an expansion and follow-up of that study. The book sheds new light on how people come to faith and what sort of spiritual, practical, and social changes accompany that. The book will be a help to those seeking to open up their communities of faith to others with hospitality and integrity.
Can we trust a God who gives us different answers than we pray for? Who only fully reveals himself when we look back? Who lets us walk in darkness for months (and sometimes years) at a time? In Finding Faith in the Dark, Laurie Short says yes, and through her story and the stories of others, she reveals a God who is able to transform the dark chapters of our lives into opportunities of grace. Maybe you've been there: The husband or wife you stayed faithful to had an affair The death of a spouse or child has torn your heart A diagnosis has taken away your health, your plans and your future When these things happen, we are left wondering "Where is that God who promises to answer our prayers if we trust in Him? Why isn’t my life turning out the way I hoped, let alone how I had planned?” If you are, or have ever been, in that place, this book is for you. And more than helping you find your way out, this book will help you find your way through that place.
Finding My Faith, by Kevin Harrington is a practical study aimed at helping the reader develop faith in Jesus Christ that is personal, genuine, and capable of enduring the challenges life presents. Divided into two parts ("Understanding My Faith" a "Using my Faith"), each chapter is followed by study questions for use by individuals or groups.
Finding God in the Movies by Catherine M. Barsotti,Robert K. Johnston Pdf
Experience God in the movies! A valuable resource guide examining over thirty films and their theological impact. Excellent for film buffs and church leaders alike.
Religion Online by Lorne L. Dawson,Douglas E. Cowan Pdf
Religion Online provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to this burgeoning new religious reality, from cyberpilgrimages to neo-pagan chatroom communities. A substantial introduction by the editors presenting the main themes and issues is followed by sixteen chapters addressing core issues of concern such as youth, religion and the internet, new religious movements and recruitment, propaganda and the countercult, and religious tradition and innovation.