On The Straight And Narrow

Author : Lynne Gerber
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780226288130

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Seeking the Straight and Narrow by Lynne Gerber Pdf

Losing weight and changing your sexual orientation are both notoriously difficult to do successfully. Yet many faithful evangelical Christians believe that thinness and heterosexuality are godly ideals—and that God will provide reliable paths toward them for those who fall short. Seeking the Straight and Narrow is a fascinating account of the world of evangelical efforts to alter our strongest bodily desires. Drawing on fieldwork at First Place, a popular Christian weight-loss program, and Exodus International, a network of ex-gay ministries, Lynne Gerber explores why some Christians feel that being fat or gay offends God, what exactly they do to lose weight or go straight, and how they make sense of the program’s results—or, frequently, their lack. Gerber notes the differences and striking parallels between the two programs, and, more broadly, she traces the ways that other social institutions have attempted to contain the excesses associated with fatness and homosexuality. Challenging narratives that place evangelicals in constant opposition to dominant American values, Gerber shows that these programs reflect the often overlooked connection between American cultural obsessions and Christian ones.

Author : William Countryman
Publisher : SCM Press
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780334048534

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Dirt, Greed and Sex by William Countryman Pdf

Conducting a thorough examination of sexual ethics in the New Testament, this work argues that the New Testament writers did not construct a new sexual ethic from the ground up, but took over existing cultural patterns and refocused them, pushing some elements from the centre to the periphery. This suggests a pattern of ethics for contemporary life. Discussing biblical notions of purity and property, which dominate ethical ideas in the New Testament, the author characterizes sex as one of the rich blessings of creation, "to be received with delight and thanksgiving". Countryman's generous and eirenic views on sexual matters, based as they are on solid biblical research, are a welcome intervention in an area which unfortunately, in Christian circles, tends still to be dominated by conservatism and misinformation, rather than by liberal principle.

Author : Edwin Moore Jr
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781640285859

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The Crooked Path on the Straight and Narrow by Edwin Moore Jr Pdf

Having spent almost fifty years in ministry both in America and abroad, I have experienced many un-Christian acts committed by those who should be Christian examples. Here, I catalogue some of those acts and describe the crooked path on the straight and narrow.

Author : Honor Lilibush Wingfield Tracy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1958
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:58003470

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The Straight and Narrow Path by Honor Lilibush Wingfield Tracy Pdf

Author : Tino Wallenda,Beverly Browning
Publisher : Destiny Image Publishers
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2004-12-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781458798794

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Walking the Straight and Narrow by Tino Wallenda,Beverly Browning Pdf

Discovery Channel said about the author: "In the rarified world of aerialists, Tino Wallenda is royalty." With the eighth generation of the Wallendas now in the act and hundreds of years of spectacular circus tradition to uphold, the family has secured not only a place in history, but also a place in the Guinness Book of World Records...

Author : Thomas E. Schmidt
Publisher : Apollos
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0851111572

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Straight & Narrow? by Thomas E. Schmidt Pdf

A reasoned response to the contemporary moral debate about homosexuality, taking into account the latest medical and social scientific research, and thoroughly examining biblical and theological concerns.

Author : David McGlynn
Publisher : Catapult
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781619022492

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The End of the Straight and Narrow by David McGlynn Pdf

This debut collection received critical acclaim and is now available for the first time in trade paper. The stories in The End of the Straight and Narrow take on the inner lives of the zealous, their passions and desires, and the ways religious faith is both the compass for navigating daily life and the force that makes ordinary life impossible. In "Landslide," an aspiring evangelist witnesses the miraculous event that launches his career, but fails to notice the mental decline of his college roommate. In "Moonland on Fire," a divorced, born–again father, his new wife, and his estranged teenage son battle to save their dilapidated home from a massive fire. In "Deep in the Heart" a dying boy reveals his final wish to his estranged parents: he wants to kill a deer. In "Seventeen One–Hundredths of a Second" an aging virgin is drawn into a precarious friendship. The five linked stories that comprise the collection's latter half focus on a woman blinded suddenly while giving birth, who years later begins a process of disappearing that confuses her family and leads to ultimately violent and disintegrating ends. Ranging from the coastal highways of Southern California, to the mountains above Salt Lake City, to the swampy bayous and pine forests surrounding Houston, Texas, the stories often take place against the backdrop of disaster—a landslide, a fire, a drowning, a hurricane—as the characters question whether faith illuminates the world or leaves them isolated within it.

Author : Sarah A. Younger
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1515217833

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A Bend in the Straight and Narrow by Sarah A. Younger Pdf

The bravest fighters are often not soldiers. Based on a true story of Civil War era passion and sacrifice, this novel follows the life of Sally Ann Marsh. Born to a poor, but close-knit family, Sally is married off in 1859, at the age of 15, to a wealthy man twice her age. She is distraught, but determined to make the best of her life. She falls in love with her husband and they create a blissful home together with their growing family. Their lives are upended when Sherman marches through Georgia. Sally is forced to evacuate and leads a small group of women, children and her elderly father-in-law to the Florida frontier. As their men are off fighting, the refugees rebuild their lives amidst the sweltering heat, mosquitoes and gnats, alligators and poisonous snakes. But it is the two-legged varmints who threaten the most harm. Sally manages to establish a community for her friends and family, while they wait for the men, some of whom might never return.

Author : George Cargill
Publisher : New Hope Publishers (AL)
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1563094266

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Love the Narrow Path by George Cargill Pdf

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Christ beckoned us to walk through the narrow gate and join Him on the narrow path. A path filled with potential as well as obstacles. Love the Narrow Path, a 90-day devotional, will encourage you to live in a way that honors God by living victoriously. Helping define the narrow path, these devotions will encourage you to: discover how God wants you to live; navigate a path strewn with difficu

Author : Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780718090173

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Why I Didn't Rebel by Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach Pdf

In this unique combination of personal history, interviews, and social science, a young millennial shares surprising reasons that youthful rebellion isn’t inevitable and points the way for raising healthy, grounded children who love God. Teen rebellion is seen as a cultural norm, but Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach begs to differ. In Why I Didn’t Rebel--based on a viral blog post that has been read by more than 750,000 people--Lindenbach shows how rebellion is neither unavoidable nor completely understood. Based on interviews with her peers and combining the latest research in psychology and social science with stories from her own life, she gives parents a new paradigm for raising kids who don’t go off the rails. Rather than provide step-by-step instructions on how to construct the perfect family, Lindenbach tells her own story and the stories of others as examples of what went right, inviting readers to think differently about parenting. Addressing hot-button issues such as courtship, the purity movement, and spanking--and revealing how some widely-held beliefs in the Christian community may not actually help children--Why I Didn’t Rebel provides an utterly unique, eye-opening vision for raising kids who follow God rather than the world.

Author : Paul Lisicky
Publisher : Graywolf Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781555979218

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The Narrow Door by Paul Lisicky Pdf

In The Narrow Door, Paul Lisicky creates a compelling collage of scenes and images drawn from two long-term relationships, one with a woman novelist and the other with his ex-husband, a poet. The contours of these relationships shift constantly. Denise and Paul, stretched by the demands of their writing lives, drift apart, and Paul's romance begins to falter. And the world around them is frail: environmental catastrophes like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, natural disasters like the earthquake in Haiti, and local disturbances make an unsettling backdrop to the pressing concerns of Denise's cancer diagnosis and Paul's impending breakup. Lisicky's compassionate heart and resilience seem all the stronger in the face of such searing losses. His survival--hard-won, unsentimental, authentic--proves that in turning toward loss, we embrace life.

Author : J.R. Ward
Publisher : Pocket Books
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982143527

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Prisoner of Night by J.R. Ward Pdf

From #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward comes an unforgettable story of passion and vengeance in the world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When Ahmare’s brother is abducted, there is nothing she won’t do to get him back safely. She is unprepared, however, for the lengths she will have to go to save his life. Paired with a dangerous but enticing prisoner, she embarks on an odyssey into another world. Duran, betrayed by his father, imprisoned in a dungeon for decades, has survived only because of his thirst for vengeance. He has been biding his time to escape and is shocked to find an unlikely and temporary freedom in the form of a determined young female. Battling against deadly forces and facing unforeseen peril, the pair are in a race to save Ahmare’s brother. As time runs out, and the unthinkable looms, even true love may not be enough to carry them through.

Author : Ross MacDonald
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781250059437

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What Would Jesus Craft? by Ross MacDonald Pdf

What Would Jesus Craft? is a hilarious take on a Sunday school's craft book, featuring 30 simple projects that are all made from commonly found items like popsicle sticks, glitter, yarn, and pipe cleaners. Projects include items for your home, pets, and family and author Ross MacDonald provides clear step-by-step photographs. Now you can finally complete your wardrobe with a "Fedora of Thorns" and "Jesus Jean Jacket" with Christ Almighty emblazoned on your back; your pets will be blessed and protected when they sport a "Be Not Afraid St. Francis Pet Collar" dripping with St. Francis charms and a crucifix; and the light of the Lord will bless every inch of your home with "Let There Be Light Switches," an "Eye-See-You-in-Hell Mirror," a "Time to Obey the Lord Clock," and much, much more!

Author : Lorne Tepperman,Alex Tepperman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Criminology
ISBN : 0195447433

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Deviance, Crime, and Control by Lorne Tepperman,Alex Tepperman Pdf

With thorough coverage of historical developments, major theories, and contemporary concerns, Deviance, Crime, and Control uses a broad theoretical approach to explore the main theories of deviance, conformity, and social control and the specific types of behaviours that are considered deviant, focusing on appearance, sexuality, mental illness, substance abuse, adolescent risk-taking, street crime, terrorism, corporate theft, and religious and political fanaticism.

Author : David H. Greenlee
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830856572

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From the Straight Path to the Narrow Way by David H. Greenlee Pdf

An inside look at how Muslims are coming to faith in Jesus Christ.