Shopping For God

Author : James B. Twitchell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1416545727

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Shopping for God by James B. Twitchell Pdf

Not so long ago religion was a personal matter that was seldom discussed in public. No longer. Today religion is everywhere, from books to movies to television to the internet-to say nothing about politics. Now religion is marketed and advertised like any other product or service. How did this happen? And what does it mean for religion and for our culture? Just as we shop for goods and services, we shop for church. A couple of generations ago Americans remained in the faith they were born into. Today, many Americans change their denomination or religion, sometimes several times. Churches that know how to appeal to those shopping for God are thriving. Think megachurches. Churches that don't know how to do this or don't bother are fading away. Think mainline Protestant churches. Religion is now celebrated and shown off like a fashion accessory. We can wear our religious affiliation like a designer logo. But, says James Twitchell, this isn't because Americans are undergoing another Great Awakening; rather, it's a sign that religion providers-that is, churches-have learned how to market themselves. There is more competition among churches than ever in our history. Filling the pew is an exercise in salesmanship, and as with any marketing campaign, it requires establishing a brand identity. Successful pastors ("pastorpreneurs," Twitchell calls them) know how to speak the language of Madison Avenue as well as the language of the Bible. In this witty, engaging book, Twitchell describes his own experiences trying out different churches to discover who knows how to "do church" well. He takes readers into the land of karaoke Christianity, where old-style contemplative sedate religion has been transformed into a public, interactive event with giant-screen televisions, generic iconography (when there is any at all), and ample parking. Rarely has America's religious culture been examined so perceptively and so entertainingly. Shopping for God does for religion what Fast Food Nation has done for food.

Author : Karen Kuflik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Judaism
ISBN : 1935110160

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Grocery Shopping with God by Karen Kuflik Pdf

Author : Jon Pahl
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606083970

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Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces by Jon Pahl Pdf

Christian historian Sidney Mead has observed: In America space has played the part that time has played in older cultures of the world. In Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces, Jon Pahl examines this provocative statement in conversation with what he calls the spatial character of American theology. He argues that places are always imaginatively constructed by the human beings who inhabit them. Sometimes this spatial theology works to our benefit; other times it poses spiritual risks. What happens when our banal clothing of the sacred violates our genuine need for comfort and intimacy? Or when we remember that the fleeting pleasures of a shopping trip or a Disneyland escape are designed to fill someone else's pocket rather than the spiritual emptiness in our own hearts? Pahl develops several ways to clothe the divine from within the Christian tradition. He introduces a theology of place that reveals aspects of God's character through biblical metaphors drawn from physical spaces, such as the true vine, the rock, and the living water. Accessible and thought provoking, this enlightening book provides a better grasp of our particularly American way of lending religious significance to spaces of all kinds.

Author : Jay Payleitner
Publisher : Harvest House Publishers
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780736977289

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What If God Wrote Your Shopping List? by Jay Payleitner Pdf

How Do You Spend Your Time and Money? Do you think there’s no connection between your choices as a consumer and your priorities in life? Think again. The everyday items you buy—or choose not to buy—say A LOT about who you are as a person and what’s important to you. Consider bestselling author Jay Payleitner’s creative ideas for purposeful purchases, such as… A shower curtain of the earth to remind you of God’s love for the world Comfort food that evokes memories and connects generations The ubiquitous smartphone and whether you need the latest and greatest model Encounter these and 49 other finds on your way to realizing your shopping list from God isn’t about acquiring more material goods, but about living a good life filled with faith and wisdom.

Author : Celeste Jona
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781524626761

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God's Shopping Cart by Celeste Jona Pdf

Have you ever wanted to shop for the goodness of God and all that He offers to us as His children? His shopping cart is always available to receive what you need at anytime. He offers each of us an abundance for our lives that we can find by just reaching out and taking them off the shelf. Understanding the depth of what God gives to us is never fully attained, but it is the experience that carries us from glory to glory. God's Shopping Cart is just a glimpse of what has been attained and experienced in the lives of many and will be experienced in the lives of many others. The purpose of the book is the tap into the heart of children to build a foundation and into the souls of adults for a rejuvenation.

Author : Marcus Culverwell
Publisher : ShieldCrest Publishing Ltd
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781911090618

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Would God Go Shopping? by Marcus Culverwell Pdf

Facing up to the dark realities of rampant consumerism is one of the greatest challenges of rich world Christians in the 21st Century. Developed world economies have grown rich by exploiting the poor and causing untold damage to planet Earth's human carrying capacity.. Anyone who claims to be Christian, anyone who cares about their brothers and sisters in the developing nations of the world, and anyone who cares about our own children's futures, must understand the extent of the problems and recognise their role in turning things around. This book will open the eyes of the reader to the great inequalities and also the ecological damage caused by an unsustainable and immoral economic model and it will challenge them to do their bit to put it right.

Author : Jon Pahl
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725224650

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Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces by Jon Pahl Pdf

Christian historian Sidney Mead has observed: "In America space has played the part that time has played in older cultures of the world." In Shopping Malls and Other Sacred Spaces, Jon Pahl examines this provocative statement in conversation with what he calls the "spatial character" of American theology. He argues that places are always imaginatively constructed by the human beings who inhabit them. Sometimes this spatial theology works to our benefit; other times it poses spiritual risks. What happens when our banal "clothing of the sacred" violates our genuine need for comfort and intimacy? Or when we remember that the fleeting pleasures of a shopping trip or a Disneyland escape are designed to fill someone else's pocket rather than the spiritual emptiness in our own hearts? Pahl develops several ways to "clothe the divine from within the Christian tradition." He introduces a theology of place that reveals aspects of God's character through biblical metaphors drawn from physical spaces, such as the true vine, the rock, and the living water. Accessible and thought provoking, this enlightening book provides a better grasp of our particularly American way of lending religious significance to spaces of all kinds.

Author : James B. Twitchell
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2007-09-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0743292871

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Shopping for God by James B. Twitchell Pdf

Not so long ago religion was a personal matter that was seldom discussed in public. No longer. Today religion is everywhere, from books to movies to television to the internet-to say nothing about politics. Now religion is marketed and advertised like any other product or service. How did this happen? And what does it mean for religion and for our culture? Just as we shop for goods and services, we shop for church. A couple of generations ago Americans remained in the faith they were born into. Today, many Americans change their denomination or religion, sometimes several times. Churches that know how to appeal to those shopping for God are thriving. Think megachurches. Churches that don't know how to do this or don't bother are fading away. Think mainline Protestant churches. Religion is now celebrated and shown off like a fashion accessory. We can wear our religious affiliation like a designer logo. But, says James Twitchell, this isn't because Americans are undergoing another Great Awakening; rather, it's a sign that religion providers-that is, churches-have learned how to market themselves. There is more competition among churches than ever in our history. Filling the pew is an exercise in salesmanship, and as with any marketing campaign, it requires establishing a brand identity. Successful pastors ("pastorpreneurs," Twitchell calls them) know how to speak the language of Madison Avenue as well as the language of the Bible. In this witty, engaging book, Twitchell describes his own experiences trying out different churches to discover who knows how to "do church" well. He takes readers into the land of karaoke Christianity, where old-style contemplative sedate religion has been transformed into a public, interactive event with giant-screen televisions, generic iconography (when there is any at all), and ample parking. Rarely has America's religious culture been examined so perceptively and so entertainingly. Shopping for God does for religion what Fast Food Nation has done for food.

Author : Alistair Begg
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802480606

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The Hand of God by Alistair Begg Pdf

Alistair Begg captures the powerful lessons of Joseph's life in this richly textured study. Readers will see God at work, shaping Joseph's circumstances so that he can ultimately redeem and reconcile his family. And they'll see the hand of God in their lives, lovingly guiding them through their disappointments and struggles to a place of peace.

Author : Katherine Bolger Hyde
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 194496729X

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Everything Tells Us about God by Katherine Bolger Hyde Pdf

The world is like a giant puzzle God made that teaches us about Himself. Every piece¿earth, sea, and sky, plants, animals, and people¿reveals something about who He is and why we¿re here. Everything Tells Us about God will help children recognize the beautiful and sometimes mysterious pieces of this puzzle for themselves.

Author : Anthony M. Coniaris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0937032689

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Discovering God Through the Daily Practice of His Presence by Anthony M. Coniaris Pdf

Author : Douglas A. Sweeney
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780190687496

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Edwards the Exegete by Douglas A. Sweeney Pdf

Scholars have long recognized that Jonathan Edwards loved the Bible, but preoccupation with his roles in Western "public" life and letters has eclipsed the significance of his biblical exegesis. In Edwards the Exegete, Douglas A. Sweeney fills this lacuna, exploring Edwards' exegesis and its significance for Christian thought and intellectual history. As Sweeney shows, throughout Edwards' life the lion's share of his time was spent wrestling with the words of holy writ. After reconstructing Edwards' lost exegetical world and describing his place within it, Sweeney summarizes his four main approaches to the Bible-canonical, Christological, redemptive-historical, and pedagogical-and analyzes his work on selected biblical themes that illustrate these four approaches, focusing on material emblematic of Edwards' larger interests as a scholar. Sweeney compares Edwards' work to that of his most frequent interlocutors and places it in the context of the history of exegesis, challenging commonly held notions about the state of Christianity in the age of the Enlightenment. Edwards the Exegete offers a novel guide to the theologian's exegetical work, clearing a path that other specialists are sure to follow. Sweeney's significant reassessment of Edwards' place in the Enlightenment makes a major contribution to Edwards studies, eighteenth-century studies, the history of exegesis, the theological interpretation of Scripture, and homiletics.

Author : The Village Church
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1736866443

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My Time in God's Big Book by The Village Church Pdf

This Bible journal is meant for older elementary aged children. The book provides prompts for reading and learning about stories in the Bible, taking sermon notes, and learning through other fun activities!

Author : Seraphim Slobodskoi
Publisher : Holy Trinity Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0884650448

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The Law of God by Seraphim Slobodskoi Pdf

This is the English edition of the classic Russian textbook designed for parents to teach their children "all the fundamental points of the Orthodox Christian faith and way of life." Because children are growing up quickly in a society that raises serious and agonizing questions the author does not teach in naive stories that remain stories only. It offers an overview of the whole of the Old and New Testaments as well as instruction on prayer, worship and what it means to live by the teaching of the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes. Lavishly bound and made to last. Well illustrated with black and white photographs and icons.

Author : Sylvia Bryden-Stock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-09-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1962492168

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Going Shopping with God by Sylvia Bryden-Stock Pdf

When we bring the creator God into our daily life, each day becomes more exciting as we see him manifest what we need in creative ways. Inspired from the author's life experiences, the reader will tap into powerful information and biblical truths related to walking with God and expecting Him to help in time of need. Philippians chapter 4:19 tells us - "But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus."