Simple Faith

Author : Margaret Silf
Publisher : Loyola Press
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780829436662

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For many people, faith is based on creeds, doctrine, and head knowledge. It's about mastering the "facts" and having the "right" answers. But best-selling author Margaret Silf believes that faith is not about mastery but about mystery, and that living in that mystery allows us to properly shift our focus from religion to relationship - a relationship with the Divine. In Simple Faith, Silf encourages us to rethink many of the teachings on faith that may be holding us back from the joy and freedom that can be found only in a meaningful experience of God. Through her thought-provoking, even surprising, answers to common questions about faith—Is it true that God is love? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why did Jesus have to die?&mash;she advocates radically simple yet profound beliefs that are based in a new, liberating understanding of faith itself. Ultimately, Simple Faith, moves us beyond the complexities of conventional religion and clears the path for us to grow in a life-changing relationship with God.

Author : Charles R. Swindoll
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418518776

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Trapped in complicated Christianity? Here's permission to come out of confinement! How did so many people wind up trapped by complicated systems of performance-based faith? Why do we push ourselves past our limits in pursuit of more works than any reasonable Pharisee would have demanded? Must we run at a pace somewhere between maddening and insane to prove we're among the faithful? "No!" is the emphatic answer from best-selling author Chuck Swindoll. In Simple Faith, he shows us how to get free from such arbitrary confinement. He reminds Christians that they serve a God who promised freedom, peace, and rest. And it's everlasting?not exhausting?life, remember? Here at last is an exhilarating invitation to simple faith. Move beyond rat-race Christianity and break the bars calculated to wilt free spirits. A cage is no place for a Christian. Welcome to your wings!

Author : Stephen W. Hiemstra
Publisher : T2Pneuma Publishers LLC
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781942199502

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As Christians, how do we know what we know? This simple question challenges the nature of information, how we learn, decision making, who we are, and who this God is that we worship. If this challenge appears optional; it is not—our post-Christian culture questions every faith assumption. Simple Faithexamines these questions and discusses implications for faith and life. An important implication of this study is that faith plays a critical role into how we think, learn, and make decisions in the context of limited resources and an uncertain future. Even scientific inquiry requires faith, which normally gets hidden in untested assumptions and presumptions about what is interesting to investigate. Often the critical arguments driving our decisions are not cold hard facts, but the stories that we tell in the midst of complex decision environments. The timing of this inquiry is critical. The movement from modern to postmodern thinking has upended most institutions, but especially the Christian church. The separation of heart and mind, which characterizes modern thinking, eroded faith leaving the church in a weak position to adapt to the rapid changes accompanying postmodernism. Ironically, postmodern thinking that values storytelling favors Christian faith because the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the best story around.

Author : John H. Dumke Sr
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781728332833

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I Am a Simple Man with a Simple Faith by John H. Dumke Sr Pdf

This book tells a story of perseverance, and inspiration. This reflects my thoughts and realization through the years.

Author : William Carvosso
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1844
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UTEXAS:059171102604107

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The Great Efficacy of Simple Faith in the Atonement of Christ by William Carvosso Pdf

Author : Rosalind Lauer
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345543271

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A Simple Faith by Rosalind Lauer Pdf

For fans of Beverly Lewis and Cindy Woodsmall, Rosalind Lauer’s uplifting Lancaster Crossroads novel A Simple Faith brings together disparate lives in a warm Amish setting. BLESSINGS BORN OF TRAGEDY A LOVE TO HEAL ALL FEARS Rushing to the scene of a tragic highway collision, nursing student Haley Donovan draws on her training to care for the passengers in the crumpled van. The experience wins her a place in Lancaster County’s tight-knit Amish society, and draws her to kindhearted psychologist Dylan Monroe. Working side by side with Dylan, who is bringing counseling services to the small town of Halfway, Haley feels an undeniable attraction between them, yet she senses that Dylan is holding back, scarred by the wounds of his past. Elsie Lapp, the manager of Halfway’s country store, is a voice of cheer and goodwill for her customers. But Elsie’s serene world spins out of control with the terrible crash, and the young woman finds herself grappling for the simple faith that has always sustained her. Her burden is eased by Ruben Zook, a neighbor known for his snide jokes. In the aftermath of the accident, Ruben reveals a tender heart that could easily sweep her away. However, Elsie carries secrets that keep her from surrendering her heart. Exploring the ways that faith, hope, and charity bring everyone together, A Simple Faith resonates with the sweetness, purity, and power of love. Praise for Rosalind Lauer and A Simple Faith “The lives of four people converge in the wake of a horrific accident in the small Pennsylvania town of Halfway. . . . As the four connect, faith, hope, and love begin to bloom. . . . Lauer’s new Amish series launch is sure to be a hit with fans of her ‘Seasons of Lancaster County’ series.”—Library Journal “A lovely story of two sweet couples, this story will warm your heart and spirit.”—The Parkersburg News and Sentinel “Sweet, touching . . . The Amish culture, religion and way of life feel accurately depicted.”—RT Book Reviews “[Lauer] definitely sets the bar high for Amish romance stories.”—Fresh Fiction, on A Simple Winter

Author : Amy Hollingsworth
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418571344

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The Simple Faith of Mister Rogers by Amy Hollingsworth Pdf

Celebrate the release of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks with an inside look at Mister Rogers' spiritual legacy. For more than 30 years, Fred Rogers was the kindly neighbor of children worldwide. Why were kids drawn to him? Mining personal interviews and correspondence, this book goes beyond Rogers's gentle manner and signature red sweater to reveal the deep faith that sustained him in his many roles—television personality, educator, philosopher, and minister. Tom Brokaw of NBC Nightly News once said of the American icon Fred Rogers, "Mister Rogers was an ordained minister, but he never talked about God on his program. He didn't need to." Eight years before his death, Fred Rogers met author, educator, and speaker Amy Hollingsworth. What started as a television interview turned into a wonderful friendship spanning dozens of letters detailing the driving force behind this gentle man of extraordinary influence. This special book is a treat for fans everywhere, containing: An intimate portrait of the real Mister Rogers An exploration of the beloved star’s deep faith journey and its lasting impact Personal interviews and letters The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers focuses on Mr. Rogers' spiritual legacy, but it is much more than that. It shows us a man who, to paraphrase the words of St. Francis of Assisi, "preached the gospel at all times; when necessary, he used words."

Author : Philip Schotzko
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : IND:30000022656817

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Author : Christine Wicker
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781588345257

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The Simple Faith of Franklin Delano Roosevelt by Christine Wicker Pdf

In The Simple Faith of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, religion journalist and author Christine Wicker establishes that faith was at the heart of everything Roosevelt wanted for the American people. This powerful book is the first in-depth look at how one of America's richest, most patrician presidents became a passionate and beloved champion of the downtrodden--and took the country with him. Those who knew Roosevelt best invariably credited his spiritual faith as the source of his passion for democracy, justice, and equality. Like many Americans of that time, his beliefs were simple. He believed the God who heard his prayers and answered them expected him to serve others. He anchored his faith in biblical stories and teachings. During times so hard that the country would have followed him anywhere, he summoned the better angels of the American character in ways that have never been surpassed.

Author : Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005-09-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467421065

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Making Wise the Simple by Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos Pdf

Too long restricted to children's storybooks and cinematic extravaganzas, the Torah -- comprising the first five books of the Bible -- is an underappreciated mother lode of divine instruction, vitally important for Christians and the church. Convinced that both those who take the Torah too literally and those who neglect it are guilty of a naïve simplicity, Johanna van Wijk-Bos presents guidelines to help ordinary Christians recover this treasure in their faith and practice. Having lived in the Netherlands during the Nazi occupation, van Wijk-Bos recognizes that after the attempted annihilation of the Jews from Christian Europe, it cannot be business as usual for Christianity. In light of the Holocaust, Christians must commit themselves to the restoration of just relations between Christians and Jews. This commitment to address all that fractures human relations undergirds van Wijk-Bos's call for Christians to reengage the Torah. Making Wise the Simple points out how God's care for and engagement with the whole world in the Torah set the tone for the entire biblical story. The book pays special attention to how our treatment of strangers lies at the heart of the Torah's teaching. Without attempting a purely Jewish reading of the Torah, van Wijk-Bos reclaims the Torah as a vibrant word for the Christian community in covenant with God. Written in a personal style conversant with current scholarship but sprinkled with anecdotes, this book is for everyone who has a hunger and enthusiasm for what the biblical text may convey, the courage to ask disturbing questions of the text, and an openness to old words that may bring forth new things, perhaps even making one wise.

Author : Eddie Snipes
Publisher : Ges Book Publishing
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0983224730

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Simple Faith by Eddie Snipes Pdf

Two-thousand years ago, God laid the foundation of His Kingdom through twelve ill-equipped and under qualified disciples. During the most important event of Jesus' ministry, His best leaders couldn't keep their eyes open long enough to pray for an hour. And then they all abandoned Him and fled for their lives when they felt threatened. Yet these twelve men later turned the world upside down through the ministry God entrusted to them. Nothing has changed. God hasn't called you because you were qualified. Often times it is just the opposite. God calls imperfect people to accomplish His perfect plan. When you fall short, God knew beforehand. And He still called you. God didn't call you because you were perfect, but because this faith is about His power to accomplish His will in your life - regardless of your weaknesses. Your call is to walk by faith in His calling. It's all about intimacy with God and His ability to transform your weakness into His strength!

Author : Anna Schmidt
Publisher : Pushkin Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Belgium
ISBN : 162029141X

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Simple Faith by Anna Schmidt Pdf

Quaker widow Anja Steinberg dedicates her life to leading displaced Allied airmen to safety until romance with American airman Peter Trent places her own life in danger.

Author : Margaret Feinberg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0736910735

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Simple Acts of Faith by Margaret Feinberg Pdf

The beloved art of Normal Rockwell chronicles small-town America and reflects the simple kindnesses that paint ordinary life with shades of the extraordinary. This gathering of select Rockwell classics is joined by stories that illuminate acts of goodwill that transformed people's lives: A cycle shop owner gives Lance Armstrong his first bike, and the rest is history. The young, hurting Frank Peretti is shown compassion that opens up his heart. One man's sharing of faith changed the life of shoe salesman Dwight L. Moody. Norman Rockwell fans, Americana collectors, and those who cherish an uplifting look at life will treasure this celebration of family, community, and the goodness that overflows from the simplest acts of faith.

Author : Susan Fanetti
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-07-13
Category : Man-woman relationships
ISBN : 1721816879

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Simple Faith by Susan Fanetti Pdf

A NEW MAFIA ROMANCE SERIES! Against his father's wishes, Trey Pagano made a choice to join the other side of his family and stand with Don Nick Pagano, head of the Pagano Brothers, the most powerful Family in New England. Now he strives to find the balance between these two sides of himself, between the father who raised him and the don who means to lift him up. Seeking the brightest mind to keep his secrets, Don Pagano recruited Lara Dumas, a woman with a brilliant intellect bound up in a damaged mind and frail body. Lara has carefully constructed a small world for herself in a comfortable corner of Providence, building boundaries within her limits. When Lara is hurt by Pagano Brothers' enemies, the safety of her world is destroyed. The don assigns Trey to take her away and protect her-and the things she knows. Hundreds of miles from home, hidden from danger and cut off from everything they know and trust, Trey and Laura grow close. Against his better judgment, Trey falls for the woman whose strength shines through the cracks in her psyche. Despite her trauma, Lara comes to trust the man who's kept her safe. Whether the bond they forge in safety can survive when they return to the world is a matter of faith-in themselves and in each other.

Author : Leah Schiermeyer
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1469910306

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A Simple Twist of Faith by Leah Schiermeyer Pdf

In a SIMPLE TWIST OF FAITH, Leah Schiermeyer recounts her intense journey from Christianity to observant Judaism with honesty, emotion, and humor. Her story will warm your heart, and more importantly, give the reader a glimpse into the mighty acts of the Al-mighty. "Thus said the Lord of Hosts, Master of Legions: In those days it will happen that ten men, of all the different languages of the nations will take hold, they will take hold of the corner of the garment of a Jewish man, saying, 'Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you!'" Zechariah 8:23