The Church Hits The Road

Author : Steve Wordsmith
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781483634951

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Where The Rubber Hits The Road In This Game They Call Life by Steve Wordsmith Pdf

Don't give up till you reach the end, or you will miss the message. Introduction My poems are inspired by life's experience, the good times and the not so good times. Recapping significant bits of life and events that have absolutely no significance at all. Sometimes one of my poems will introduce a life changing truth next will lead you down the garden path to some humorous event that's really out for a laugh. I suppose it's not really fair to play with the dynamics of people's emotions but life's not always fair. Anyway if your reading my book and it has touched you enough to move your mind away from reality for a short time it has achieved the desired result. And also paid a small amount to help feed my family. This will also give me the opportunity to write another verse that just may be the poem that touches the hearts of the people that needs a slight encouragement at that particular moment so don't get up off the lounge or out of that comfy chair.

Author : Ann B. Ross
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004-03-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101118344

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Miss Julia Hits the Road by Ann B. Ross Pdf

Miss Julia—that Southern spitfire of a certain age who is never less than charming, even when she’s at her most opinionated—has been praised by Fannie Flagg as “one of the most delightful characters to come along in years.” Don't miss Ann Ross's newest, Miss Julia Raises the Roof, coming April 2018 from Viking. In Miss Julia Hits the Road, she is becoming increasingly concerned about her gentleman friend, Sam, who has suddenly started wearing cowboy boots, sending her flowers, and writing bad poetry. And when he shows up on a Harley-Davidson Road King and asks her to hop on, she’s convinced he’s lost his mind. Meanwhile, her invaluable housekeeper, Lillian, has been evicted from her home by her greedy landlord. Deciding that Lillian’s need is greater than her own fear (not to mention loss of dignity), Miss Julia takes Sam up on his offer and sets off on a motorcycle Poker Run to raise some fast cash. She’s ready to risk life and limb in Sam’s sidecar to save Lillian’s home from the bulldozer, but will Miss Julia’s scheme work?

Author : Stan Campbell,Pam Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1989-03-01
Category : Bible
ISBN : 0896933857

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The Church Hits the Road by Stan Campbell,Pam Campbell Pdf

Author : Ronald H. Wean
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781622303946

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Healing Traumatized Churches by Ronald H. Wean Pdf

"Through the characters of his play, Ron creatively invites us into the discussion and dialog so that our individual and community God-given healing may continue. How refreshing it is " - Larry R. Welin, D.Min., LPCC, CEAP "I began reading "Healing Traumatized Churches" critically. However, I quickly was drawn in to the book's message of hope and restoration. It should be no surprise that dominant culture narcissism has groomed rogue church leaders vying for power and control, destroying the fiber of many congregations. Their paths are littered with broken lives and lost faith, a silent epidemic. But the Good News is that Jesus is still the rightful owner and authority of the Body of Christ. With Ron's skills as a counselor, a heart of a pastor, and personal experience, the symptoms of church trauma and post trauma are exposed and healing plans identified. I read the entire book in one setting because, as a lay leader, I have experienced the effects of church trauma personally. Thanks to this book, I am beginning to experience closure. " - Colonel Hoard (Bud May USAF, retired In praise of Healing Traumatized Churches: "Ron Wean give us a wonderful window through which to look at trauma. The use of a dramatic script will surely allow others to look through the window and be astonished, as I was, that the widow becomes a mirror. Rev. Wean provides a way into - and through - our own buried traumas." - Rev Steven A. Ingram, D.Min LPCC Pastoral Counselor This unique and entertaining format offers a plan for healing individuals and congregations through the power of The Cross. Each scene is designed for personal meditation or to be used as a Sunday School or Book Study Series, or produced in its entirety as a play for congregations and conferences.

Author : Ernst M. Conradie
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781920689063

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South African Perspectives on Notions and Forms of Ecumenicity by Ernst M. Conradie Pdf

South African Perspectives on Notions and Forms of Ecumenicity is the second in a series of publications on the interface between ecumenical theology and social transformation in the (South) African context. It explores the underlying tensions in the ecumenical movement from within the South African context by analysing various notions of what ecumenicity entails. It includes a leading essay by Ernst Conradie and 13 responses to the theme by experts in the field.

Author : Michael Karwowski
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781838591731

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BOB DYLAN: WHAT THE SONGS MEAN by Michael Karwowski Pdf

The meaning of Bob Dylan’s songs has long been debated by fans, critics and academics. When, in 2016, Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, the significance of his songs was confirmed. Yet their meaning has never been demonstrably explained. Dylan himself has said that people can learn everything about him through his songs: “if they know where to look.” This book shows his millions of fans exactly where that is. Dylan has written hundreds of songs, many of which are acknowledged masterpieces. “Blowin’ in the Wind”, “Like a Rolling Stone”, “Mr.Tambourine Man”, the list goes on. In the 1960s, he was hailed as a prophet. Since then, he’s generally been considered a genius. One thing he’s always been, though, is an enigma. In Bob Dylan: What the Songs Mean, critic Michael Karwowski analyses the lyrics. In the process, he opens up all sorts of avenues into philosophy, mysticism, religion, literature, art, and, of course, music. This is a “must read” book for anyone who wants to learn more about the meaning behind the songs or anyone interested in understanding how a genius sees the world. It also considers the impact Dylan’s words have had - not only on his fans, but on the worlds of popular music, culture and beyond.

Author : Zondervan,
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310522744

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Four Views on the Church's Mission by Zondervan, Pdf

What is the Church's mission? What does it mean to participate in God's mission personally? How do "mission" and culture interact and conflict? This book articulates various evangelical views regarding the church's mission and provides a healthy, vigorous, and gracious debate on this controversial topic. In a helpful Counterpoints format, this volume demonstrates the unique theological frameworks, doctrinal convictions, and missiological conclusions that inform and distinguish the views: Soteriological Mission: Jonathan Leeman Participatory Mission: Christopher Wright Contextual Mission: John Franke Ecumenical-Political Mission: Peter Leithart Each contributor answers the same key questions based on their biblical interpretations and theological convictions: What is your biblical-theological framework for mission? How does your definition of mission inform your understanding of the church's mission? How does the Mission of God and Kingdom of God relate to the mission of the church? What is the gospel? How does your view on the gospel inform the mission of the church? How do verbal proclamation of the gospel, discipleship, corporate worship, caring for the poor, social justice, restoring shalom, developing culture, and international missions fit into the church's mission? The interactive format helps readers get a clearer picture of why different conclusions are drawn and provide a fresh starting point for discussion and debate of the church's mission. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.

Author : Allan J. Janssen,Leon Van den Broeke
Publisher : Summum Academic
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789492701244

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A Collegial Bishop Revisited by Allan J. Janssen,Leon Van den Broeke Pdf

Author : J. John,Simon C Ponsonby
Publisher : Monarch Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780857211729

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Now To Him by J. John,Simon C Ponsonby Pdf

The authors, a theologian and a worship leader, are concerned that modern worship is growing self-indulgent: more about performance, less about an encounter with the divine. They consider what the Bible teaches about worship, addressing four key concerns: Worship as entertainment; worship which lacks wonder and awe; worship as irrelevant to mission; worship which gratifies the worshipper rather than honouring the Almighty. The authors each contribute six chapters, looking at biblical aspects of worship. They tackle worship and holiness; worship with passion; worship and the danger of idolatry. How, they ask, can we rediscover the mystery of an encounter with God, in corporate worship? How can leaders open themselves and their congregations to the heart of God, releasing his presence and power? How should we craft the unique dynamic of a people gathered to sing to God?

Author : Barry E. Winders
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781602668171

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Finding the Missional Path by Barry E. Winders Pdf

Winders offers a spiritual path to congregations and pastors that leads to reclaiming a warm affection for Christ from which to develop ministry that is genuinely gracious, honestly loving, and eminently relevant to a world that has grown sore with cynicism. (Practical Life)

Author : James Bell Jr.,Stan Campbell
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781101097724

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Bible, 3rd Edition by James Bell Jr.,Stan Campbell Pdf

This revised edition continues to walk both experienced Bible readers and those seeking it out for the first time through a chronological, story-by-story and person-by-person experience. Complete with maps of journeys and explanations of the acts and epistles, this book includes: The journeys of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses, and the law from Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel and Kings, including David and Goliath, Gideon and Samson, and King Solomon. The captives, the women, the poets, the prophets and more through the Old Testament. The story of Jesus as told in the four Gospels. The acts of the Apostles as they spread the word of the new church; the letters from Peter, Paul, James, John and Jude on a variety of topics, and John's apocalyptic Revelation; The Apocrypha including Maccabees 1 and 2 along with other books included for other practices. An all-new reference glossary featuring names and places with descriptions and cross-references to their discussion in the Bible.

Author : Jeffrey Gros,Daniel S. Mulhall
Publisher : Paulist Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0809143852

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The Ecumenical Christian Dialogues and the Catechism of the Catholic Church by Jeffrey Gros,Daniel S. Mulhall Pdf

Due to growing interest in ecumenism, dialogue among Christian churches has grown in the last 50 years. This one-of-a-kind book offers selections from ecumenical dialogues formally sponsored by the Catholic Church arranged according to the order of the Cathechism of the Catholic Church; readers can learn what the Catholic Church believes and what other Christian churches believe on the same topic gathered together. The volume of selections beings with a chapter on Catholic ecumenical principles, and a chapter on the churches involved in the dialogue. Following these introductory chapters are seven chapters on agreements in faith, sacraments, the Christian life, and spirituality following the four parts of the Catechism. Throughout the seven final chapters are editor's notes to help the reader understand the context of the dialogues, the pertinent issues involved, and the significance of what has been addressed, all in clear, easy-to-understand language.

Author : William H. Willimon
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426700286

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Why Jesus? by William H. Willimon Pdf

Why does the mysterious teacher from Nazareth still call and compel followers after 2,000 years?

Author : Martin Ridge
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1412837979

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The New Bilingualism by Martin Ridge Pdf

Author : Naomi Schaefer Riley
Publisher : Bombardier Books
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-10-05
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781642936582

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No Way to Treat a Child by Naomi Schaefer Riley Pdf

Kids in danger are treated instrumentally to promote the rehabilitation of their parents, the welfare of their communities, and the social justice of their race and tribe—all with the inevitable result that their most precious developmental years are lost in bureaucratic and judicial red tape. It is time to stop letting efforts to fix the child welfare system get derailed by activists who are concerned with race-matching, blood ties, and the abstract demands of social justice, and start asking the most important question: Where are the emotionally and financially stable, loving, and permanent homes where these kids can thrive? “Naomi Riley’s book reveals the extent to which abused and abandoned children are often injured by their government rescuers. It is a must-read for those seeking solutions to this national crisis.” —Robert L. Woodson, Sr., civil rights leader and president of the Woodson Center “Everyone interested in child welfare should grapple with Naomi Riley’s powerful evidence that the current system ill-serves the safety and well-being of vulnerable kids.” —Walter Olson, senior fellow, Cato Institute, Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies