Messy Faith

Author : A. J. Gregory
Publisher : Revell
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441201947

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Messy Faith by A. J. Gregory Pdf

While most of us trudge toward the cross with the best intentions, at times our lives just don't pan out the way we've planned. Messy Faith addresses the muddled adventure that we call "working out our salvation." It is being sure and unsure, whole and broken, warring, losing, and winning. It is being right and being wrong and having no clue, but believing anyway. And it is trusting in God to perfect the final product of our flawed, human lives. Author A. J. Gregory explores her own personal experiences, and those of a handful of flawed biblical heroes and others who have endured painful or simply ordinary realities in the journey to belief. This honest book will comfort anyone who has had a less-than-straight path to belief and those who continue to struggle.

Author : Caleb Kaltenbach
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780525654278

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Messy Truth by Caleb Kaltenbach Pdf

From the author of Messy Grace, a former pastor raised by gay parents, comes a compassionate playbook to help Christians, church staff, and ministry leaders create a culture of belonging without sacrificing theological convictions. What should we do? This is a question many Christians are asking as they face shifting societal norms, conflicting opinions, and often inaccurate scriptural interpretations regarding those who identify as LGBTQ+. Caleb Kaltenbach believes there’s a more helpful question:What am I willing to do to keep and build influence with ______________? Caleb knows our love for others is best measured by the lengths we’ll go to help them. He also recognizes that people find and follow Jesus better in community than in isolation. As a child raised by three activist gay parents, Caleb experienced firsthand the outrage of some Christians. That’s why he is committed to creating a sense of belonging for all people. True community can happen only when Christians are intentional in infusing their attitudes, systems, and values with grace and truth. This hopeful, practical book offers tools for encouraging church involvement, strengthening personal relationships, increasing empathy, and engaging in pivotal conversations about grace and truth with our whole community. Fostering a culture of belonging is a messy process, but it holds a massive possibility for everyone involved: a growing relationship with Jesus.

Author : A. J. Swoboda
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825488818

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Messy by A. J. Swoboda Pdf

Christianity is messy. Unanswered prayers. Painful choices. Unresolved regrets. We’re called to have faith, and yet we doubt. We try to be perfect, but we fall short. This is the chaos. It’s all around us. There’s no limit to it. And there’s no quick fix for it.Both annoyingly honest and refreshingly humorous, Messy reassures Christians that God can reveal Himself in their clutter. Author and pastor A.J. Swoboda offers biblical insight and vivid, personal stories to redefine faith from something that must be perfect to something that is imperfect, but can still give beauty, meaning, and purpose to a messy life. As entertaining as it is challenging, this book teaches Christians what it means to trust in each other, in grace, in hope, and in a Savior who defied the rules of death. Here’s to finding joy in your chaos!

Author : Mike Yaconelli
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310867876

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Messy Spirituality by Mike Yaconelli Pdf

Find freedom from legalism's should's and discover the deep spirituality of being loved by the God who meets and transforms you in the midst of a messy and unpredictable life. Do you ever feel like you don't pray enough, read your Bible enough, share your faith enough, love God enough . . . and ultimately that you're not a very good Christian? Welcome to the club. Messy Spirituality was written for the silent majority of us who are convinced we just don't do Christianity right. Mike Yaconelli dares to suggest that imperfection, unfinishedness, and messiness are, in fact, the earmarks of true Christianity; that real Christianity is messy, erratic, lopsided . . . and gloriously liberating. In these pages, he challenges you to let go of the legalism that holds you back and embrace the grace freedom that God offers. He opens your eyes to the one-size-fits-all spirituality churches often want us to embrace and shares what it truly means to walk with God in a deep, intimate, life-changing way. Full of innovative ideas and concepts, Messy Spirituality is a classic that offers timeless wisdom for anyone ready to be free from the bonds of perfectionism. Spanish edition also available.

Author : Caleb Kaltenbach
Publisher : WaterBrook
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781601427373

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Messy Grace by Caleb Kaltenbach Pdf

Sometimes, grace gets messy. Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of some Christians toward his family. But then Caleb surprised everyone, including himself, by becoming a Christian…and a pastor. Very few issues in Christianity are as divisive as the acceptance of the LGBT community in the church. As a pastor and as a person with beloved family members living a gay lifestyle, Caleb had to face this issue with courage and grace. Messy Grace shows us that Jesus’s command to “love your neighbor as yourself” doesn’t have an exception clause for a gay “neighbor”—or for that matter, any other “neighbor” we might find it hard to relate to. Jesus was able to love these people and yet still hold on to his beliefs. So can you. Even when it’s messy. “Messy Grace is an important contribution to the conversation about sexual identity for churches and leaders. Caleb's story is surprising and unique, and he weaves it together compellingly. He states his views clearly, leaves room for disagreement, and champions love no matter where you are in this conversation.” —Jud Wilhite, Sr. Pastor, Central Christian Church

Author : Shanna Noel
Publisher : Dayspring
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1644548186

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My Faith Book by Shanna Noel Pdf

Capture your favorite God moments in your very own My Faith Book! Glue in a picture of your small group or youth group, write down your answered prayers, tape in your concert tickets, list the top ten things you are thankful for-after all, there's no wrong way to fill it! It's supposed to be messy and maybe even a little chaotic. With a few, fun prompts and plenty of space to document your faith journey, you'll unleash the creative within and create a legacy piece you can look back upon or even share with others.

Author : LUCY. MOORE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0857469533

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Messy Discipleship by LUCY. MOORE Pdf

Author : Valerie M Grissom
Publisher : ACU Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781684268658

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All Ages Becoming by Valerie M Grissom Pdf

We are in this together—all ages practicing, all ages becoming God’s people. Often, intergenerational initiatives are seen as the next new church trend, or another programming tool for church growth and revitalization. Ultimately, though, intergenerational practice is at the core of what it means for us to be the body of Christ. God intends for all ages to participate in faith formation together; we are formed in our practice of intergenerationallity as we participate in the formation of becoming God’s people. All Ages Becoming brings theologians, practitioners, and ministry leaders, representing diverse denominations, generations, cultures, and geographical locations, together to help us explore this adventure of intergenerational Christian practice. As you consider intergenerational practice in your own faith community, each chapter provides “Theology in Practice” sections with questions designed to help your community reflect, discuss, discover, experiment, reinvent, redesign, and continue in your community of practice.

Author : John Walker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317045786

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Testing Fresh Expressions by John Walker Pdf

Testing Fresh Expressions investigates whether fresh expressions of church really do what is claimed for them by the fresh expressions movement and, in particular, whether their unique approach helps to reverse trends of decline experienced by traditional churches. Part 1 examines those claims and untangles their sociological and theological assumptions. From a careful study of factors underlying attendance decline and growth, Part 2 argues that long-term decline can be resisted only if churches are better able to attract children, the non-churched or both. Part 3 tests the comparative ability of a group of growing parish churches and a group of fresh expressions to resist trends of decline and discovers some intriguing social dynamics common to both groups. Part 4 argues that fresh expressions do not fulfil the unique role often claimed for them but that they do have the capacity to help reinvigorate the whole church.

Author : Jake Owensby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1791013228

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Looking for God in Messy Places by Jake Owensby Pdf

"This is beautiful and brilliant stuff, profound and plain, incredibly human, wise and charming. I trusted and enjoyed every word." -Anne Lamott, New York Times bestselling author about Finding God in Messy Places Hope is the power that gets us out of bed in morning and gives us the courage to face adversity. But often we lose hope in busyness, comparison, stress, and overwhelm--the messy places of life. Looking for God in Messy Places by Jake Owensby is a book about hope. How to find it. How to practice it. How to grow in it. How it makes life worth living. Because when we look for God in the middle of the mess, we find hope. This book is for anyone who has ever been frozen in place by loss or regret, anyone who has endured suffering, cruelty, or rejection. From word to word and page to page, readers will experience themselves as God's beloved--so that they can be hopeful. From the introduction [This book is] For those whose struggles have been long and for those who are growing weary from heavy burdens. For those facing an unforeseen crisis or for those enduring a slow personal train wreck. For those whose throats have grown raw from crying for justice and for those whose wounds have gone unhealed. This is a book about hope, and I have written it especially for those who refuse to yield to discouragement and despair. Topics include: Love and Hope Finding Hope Called to Love Learning to Hope Faith and Hope

Author : Mike Yaconelli
Publisher : Hodder Faith
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Spirituality
ISBN : 0340756357

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Messy Spirituality by Mike Yaconelli Pdf

' "Spirituality" may be possible for a single, old, financially stable contemplative who has nothing to do but pray,' says Mike Yaconelli, 'But for people like you and me, with kids and mortgages and jobs and car payments, probably not.' There are many obstacles to the kind of spirituality we feel we ought to have: not enough time, feelings of inadequacy, lethargy, over-expectation, fear ... But we will be surprised to discover that true, Godly spirituality is not quite as inaccessible as we once thought. Mike Yaconelli writes from the heart, with humour and humanity, and bears favourable comparison with Philip Yancey and Richard Foster. Messy Spirituality is his first major book to be actively marketed in the UK.

Author : Scot McKnight
Publisher : Paraclete Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781612611914

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Embracing Grace by Scot McKnight Pdf

This fascinating book explains that the gospel is about the restoration of "cracked Eikons" (fallen humans) so that humans can be in union with God and in communion with the saints. In the candid and lucid style that has made McKnight's The Jesus Creed so appealing to thousands of pastors, lay leaders, and everyday people who are searching for a more authentic faith, he encourages all Christians to recognize the simple, yet potentially transforming truth of the gospel message: God seeks to restore us to wholeness not only to make us better individuals, but to form a community of Jesus, a society in which humans strive to be in union with God and in communion with others.

Author : Matthew Warner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942611544

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Messy and Foolish by Matthew Warner Pdf

Author : Mary Katherine Backstrom
Publisher : Worthy Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781546015505

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Holy Hot Mess by Mary Katherine Backstrom Pdf

In this National Bestseller, Mary Katherine Backstrom shares heartbreaking and hilarious stories of how God uses each "mess" in our lives to bring us closer to Him. She shows us that it's okay to celebrate exactly where we are right now—holy, hot mess and all. A lot of people struggle with the concept of being holy. But the fact is, even the hottest of messes are being shaped—right now—into Jesus' likeness. In this book, Mary Katherine shares the sometimes-hidden evidence of God's work in her life and shows you that it's okay to embrace the hot messes. Mary Katherine will share both hilarious and vulnerable stories about faith, friendships, motherhood, marriage, and depression. She will cover the topics that plague our hearts every day with raw, honest truth and a side of laughter. Mary Katherine invites you into her story as a friend, encouraging you to embrace the hot messes in your life. Because we are all a work in progress, and as long as we are alive, we are under construction—and construction sites tend to be messy.

Author : Wendy Blight,Inscribed
Publisher : Inscribed Collection
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1401679250

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Living So That by Wendy Blight,Inscribed Pdf

Living 'So That" is a fresh approach to understanding God's Word, focusing on many of the powerful 'so that' verses in Scripture.