God And Gadgets

Author : Brad J. Kallenberg
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781621892991

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God and Gadgets by Brad J. Kallenberg Pdf

Technologies are deeply embedded in the modern West. What would our lives be like without asphalt, glass, gasoline, electricity, window screens, or indoor plumbing? We naturally praise technology when it is useful and bemoan it when it is not. But there is much more to technology than the usefulness of this or that artifact. Unfortunately, we tend not to consider the inherently social and moral character of technology. As a result, we are prone to overlook the effects of technology on our spiritual lives. This book investigates the role technology plays in helping and hampering our Christian practice and witness.

Author : Tony Reinke
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781433578304

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God, Technology, and the Christian Life by Tony Reinke Pdf

What Does God Think about Technology? From smartphones to self-driving cars to space travel, new technologies can inspire us. But the breakneck pace of change can also frighten us. So how do Christians walk by faith through the innovations of Silicon Valley? And how does God relate to our most powerful innovators? To build a biblical theology of technology, journalist and tech optimist Tony Reinke examines nine key texts from Scripture to show how the world's discoveries are divinely orchestrated. Ultimately, what we believe about God determines how we respond to human invention. With the help of several theologians and inventors throughout history, Reinke dispels twelve common myths in the church and offers fourteen ethical convictions to help Christians live by faith in the age of big tech. Biblical, Informed Look at Technology: Written by the author of 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You and Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age Gathers Ideas from Industry Experts and Theologians: Interacts with Christian and non-Christian sources on technology and theology including John Calvin, Herman Bavinck, Wendell Berry, and Elon Musk Educational: Discusses the history and philosophy behind major technological innovations

Author : Kenneth Nehrbass
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498239103

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God’s Image and Global Cultures by Kenneth Nehrbass Pdf

Globalization has raised numerous questions about theology and culture for Christians. How should we respond to outsourcing and immigration? How does anti-Western sentiment affect the proclamation of the gospel? What is the role of the church in society? This book argues that Christians will be most fulfilled and most effective if they embrace their cultural activity rather than feel ambivalent about it. The central question of this book is, how does bearing God's image relate to cultural activity? Nehrbass explains that "spheres of culture," such as political, technological, and social structures, are systems that God has instilled in humans as his image bearers, so that they can glorify and enjoy him forever. Therefore, a theology of culture involves recognizing that the kingdom of God encompasses heaven and Earth, rather than pitting heaven against Earth. The text surveys anthropological explanations for humanity's dependence on culture, and shows that each explanation provides only partial explanatory scope. The most satisfying explanation is that a major functional aspect of bearing God's image is engaging in culture, since the Trinity has been eternally engaged in cultural functions like ruling, communicating, and creating. Each chapter contains a summary and questions about what it means to be a world-changer in the twenty-first century.

Author : David Wortley
Publisher : Troubador Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1780881541

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Gadgets to God by David Wortley Pdf

"An autobiographical journey through the technologies which are transforming society"--Author's website.

Author : Meghan O'Gieblyn
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780525562719

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God, Human, Animal, Machine by Meghan O'Gieblyn Pdf

A strikingly original exploration of what it might mean to be authentically human in the age of artificial intelligence, from the author of the critically-acclaimed Interior States. • "At times personal, at times philosophical, with a bracing mixture of openness and skepticism, it speaks thoughtfully and articulately to the most crucial issues awaiting our future." —Phillip Lopate “[A] truly fantastic book.”—Ezra Klein For most of human history the world was a magical and enchanted place ruled by forces beyond our understanding. The rise of science and Descartes's division of mind from world made materialism our ruling paradigm, in the process asking whether our own consciousness—i.e., souls—might be illusions. Now the inexorable rise of technology, with artificial intelligences that surpass our comprehension and control, and the spread of digital metaphors for self-understanding, the core questions of existence—identity, knowledge, the very nature and purpose of life itself—urgently require rethinking. Meghan O'Gieblyn tackles this challenge with philosophical rigor, intellectual reach, essayistic verve, refreshing originality, and an ironic sense of contradiction. She draws deeply and sometimes humorously from her own personal experience as a formerly religious believer still haunted by questions of faith, and she serves as the best possible guide to navigating the territory we are all entering.

Author : Derek C. Schuurman
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780830884445

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Shaping a Digital World by Derek C. Schuurman Pdf

Digital technology has become a ubiquitous feature of modern life. Our increasingly fast-paced world seems more and more remote from the world narrated in Scripture. But despite its pervasiveness, there remains a dearth of theological reflection about computer technology and what it means to live as a faithful Christian in a digitally-saturated society. In this thoughtful and timely book, Derek Schuurman provides a brief theology of technology, rooted in the Reformed tradition and oriented around the grand themes of creation, fall, redemption and new creation. He combines a concise, accessible style with penetrating cultural and theological analysis. Building on the work of Jacques Ellul, Marshall McLuhan and Neil Postman, and drawing from a wide range of Reformed thinkers, Schuurman situates computer technology within the big picture of the biblical story. Technology is not neutral, but neither is there an exclusively "Christian" form of technological production and use. Instead, Schuurman guides us to see the digital world as part of God's good creation, fallen yet redeemable according to the law of God. Responsibly used, technology can become an integral part of God's shalom for the earth.

Author : Donald H Hull
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781525557484

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The Tangleville Chronicles by Donald H Hull Pdf

Rev. Canon Dr. Barclay Steadmore can’t help but put pen to paper in retirement. His new job with the Tangleville Mirror allows him to stir up controversy by posing thought-provoking theological questions to secular and religious audiences in his new series, “The Tangleville Chronicles.” With the encouragement of his wife, Faith, and the camaraderie of his friends—two retired priests and Tangleville’s newest town council member, Harry Sting—Dr. Steadmore works to push traditional Christian values into direct opposition with the twenty-first century’s fluctuating values. But where God leads us is not what anyone can ultimately predict. This dynamite conclusion to the Tangleville series will leave you challenged, spiritually renewed, and longing for more.

Author : Rev. Dr. Brenda K. Buckwell, Obl. OSB
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781594736155

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The Advent of God's Word by Rev. Dr. Brenda K. Buckwell, Obl. OSB Pdf

Quiet your heart and listen for the loving whispers of God during the Advent season. "The weeks leading up to Christmas are often hectic times preparing for the holy celebration of Jesus' birth. This book provides an opportunity for you to pause, take a refreshing breath of the Holy Spirit, and look beyond the surface of the lights and glitter to notice the inward shaping of Jesus' virtues of hope, love, joy and peace for faithful living. It sets a course for daily retreat and devotional living into the new era for hope and unity in the heart of Christ." ―from the Introduction Are you missing out on the true meaning and mystery of Advent amid the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Rev. Dr. Brenda K. Buckwell, Obl. OSB, invites you into a daily retreat experience, offering inspiring reflections, fresh perspectives on the season’s traditional scripture readings, and creative ways to let God’s word sink deep into your heart and soul. With prayer practices that engage the senses and guidance in creating a visual reflection in response to each day’s reading, she helps you move beyond articulation of what you know of God to discover the possibilities awaiting you.

Author : Ralph D. Curtin
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725217584

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Sharing Your Church Building by Ralph D. Curtin Pdf

Sharing buildings with another ministry allows church members to engage other cultures, see a young ministry develop and thrive, and practice good stewardship. But these arrangements present unique challenges, too. Utility, maintenance, and renovation costs must be fairly divided. Personality differences arise and communication barriers may emerge, particularly with perceptions of turf and identity. 'Sharing Your Church Building' is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you navigate these often unfamiliar waters and avoid potential pitfalls. It offers management insights, specific problem-solving guidelines, and strategies for preparing a congregation to share its facilities--either as a host or as a guest. It will help with establishing healthy boundaries that allow all the ministries in the building to flourish.

Author : T. T. Crabtree
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310536192

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The Zondervan 2017 Pastor's Annual by T. T. Crabtree Pdf

Countless preachers have turned to the Zondervan Pastor’s Annual to save them time in sermon and service preparation. This tried-and-true resource makes your demanding job as a pastor a lot easier. Use its contents as is, or tailor it to fit your unique approach. The Zondervan 2017 Pastor’s Annual supplies you with: Morning and Evening Services for Every Sunday of the Year Sermon Topics and Texts Fully Indexed Definitive and Usable Sermon Outlines Devotionals and Bible Studies for Midweek Services Fresh and Applicable Illustrations Appropriate Hymn Selections Special-Day Services for Church and Civil Calendars Meditations on Lord’s Supper Observance Wedding Ceremonies and Themes Funeral Messages and Scriptures Basic Pastoral Ministry Helps Messages for Children and Young People Offertory Prayers

Author : Flora Dukes
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-20
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781973611639

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Let the Church Say Hallelujah! by Flora Dukes Pdf

The Sanctuary or Church of Christ Jesus is our hospital and another throne we come to for dumping our hurts and renewing of our minds. As we come in and as we go out, if we believe the Word of God, we should be excited about what the Word of God reveals about who we are in Him. We should leave Church stronger than before because of what we have been taught, andbelieve Gods Holy message being explained to us. We have to examine the Word of God to know the truth is being taught. (1 John 2:13, 5:4, KJV ref only) Our Pastors should not have to plead for a response to the anointed Word of God during service. I hear pastors/teachers/ministers saying, Come on somebody? Can I get the Church to say amen? Are you all getting the message? Are you all awake? It is dishonorable not to respond with praise to the awesome Word of God. (Hebrews 13:15-17, AMPC ref only) Did you know were doxological? Meaningwe were made to worship the Lord of lords, who is the King of kings, Jesus our Savior, with our expressions in songs, hymns, praises and our lifestyles! We have so many reasons to praise God, and to be thankful as Christ believers. (Isaiah 56:7, AMPC ref only) PRAISE THE LORD! Sing to the Lord a new song, praise Him in the assembly of His saints! Let the high praises of God be in their throats and a two-edged sword in their hands (Psalm 149:1, 6, AMPC)

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 123 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : College students' writings, Australian
ISBN : 9781435722125

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Images by Anonim Pdf

Author : Brady Bryce
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608998180

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Echoing the Story by Brady Bryce Pdf

God is already at work in your life, whether or not you recognize it. Participants in this twelve-week small group Bible study will experience the whole Bible as the story of God. Plus, they will become aware of God's story continued in everyday life as they practice listening to the stories of others and to life. In Echoing the story, Brady Bryce provides a simple way for people to tell the scattered stories of their lives and re-imagine them in a bigger story. His innovative, narrative approach invites curious skeptics, casual followers of God, and committed disciples of Jesus into community through listening to shared stories.

Author : Various
Publisher : Barbour Publishing
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781628362671

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God Hearts Me: Daily Devotions for a Girl's Heart by Various Pdf

Introducing God “Hearts” Me, a brand-new daily devotional featuring 365 readings that will encourage your heart with regular reminders of God’s love. Each devotional reading touches on relevant life topics—such as, Faith, Forgiveness, Friendship, and more. . . Engaging and thought-provoking prayers and easy-to-understand scripture selections—all in one fun, creative package—will inspire you to grow up God's way.

Author : Regis Debray
Publisher : Verso
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2004-04-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1859845894

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God by Regis Debray Pdf

Debray's purpose in this major new book is to trace the episodes of the genesis of God, his itinerary and the costs of his survival. "God: An Itinerary" uses the histories of the Eternal and of the West to illuminate one another and to throw light on contemporary civilization itself.