The Tenderness Of God

Author : Gillian T. W. Ahlgren
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506410852

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The Tenderness of God by Gillian T. W. Ahlgren Pdf

At moments in history, individuals have embodied the gospel message with creativity and passion. One such moment began when a returned veteran named Francis Bernardone found a whole new world in a desolate space just outside Assisi: a leper colony. Drawn to discover the incarnate God, and joined by a collaborator as able and determined as he, Francis, and Clare of Assisi’s desire to live authentically in gospel simplicity ushered in a revolutionary sensitivity to the presence of God within the human community. Today, eight hundred years later, the first pope to take the name Francis invites us to engage the “revolution of tenderness” to which we are “summoned by the God who became flesh.” The example of Pope Francis gives us a new and vivid sense of just how compelling radical sincerity and reverent encounter with others can be. Capitalizing on the legacy of Francis and Clare and the energy of a visionary pope who raises critical questions about how to be faithful to the gospel, The Tenderness of God invites readers into a rich conversation across time and space about how to recapture our humanity and nurture our God-given capacity to live meaningfully and joyfully in communion with others.

Author : Daniel Bourguet
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781498281799

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The Tenderness of God by Daniel Bourguet Pdf

The tenderness of God is not a theme that can be approached just to satisfy our intellectual curiosity, but is an unfathomable mystery that leads us deep into the heart of God. A deep thirst for tenderness means that many, both young and old, are prepared to do almost anything if only this thirst can be quenched. Many of us go far astray without knowing or even suspecting that the most extraordinary tenderness is that of God, and that indeed he is the source of all tenderness. This volume is the fruit of many years of prayer and thought. Throughout these meditations on lesser-known biblical texts, the reader will engage with the compassionate, merciful God, a God with all the tenderness of both mother and father. In this way, the reader will be opened up to new vistas onto the mystery of God's humble, delicate tenderness.

Author : Brennan Manning
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2004-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781585582136

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The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus by Brennan Manning Pdf

Is God a wrathful judge? A gentle healer? A father? Brother? Friend? In The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, Brennan Manning brings you to a deeper understanding of the true nature of God. Through poignant and unforgettable stories and challenging observations, Manning helps you stretch your mind and reject simplistic explanations of who God really is. With rich insights you'll see how God can at once be a roaring lion, pacing the globe and seeking you out; and simultaneously a tender lamb, there to comfort you in any time of need. A unique experience, this book will forever change the way you think about God.

Author : Eve Tushnet
Publisher : Ave Maria Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781646800759

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Tenderness by Eve Tushnet Pdf

Winner of a second-place award in the category gender issues, inclusion in the Church from the Catholic Media Association. What would happen if gay Christians began to believe the truth about God—that he loves all people unconditionally? In Tenderness, Catholic writer and speaker Eve Tushnet says trusting God’s love would be the beginning of a transformation, not only in the lives of gay Christians but also in the Body of Christ itself. She offers hope and companionship to those who have been deeply hurt by their parishes, a wound that also damaged their relationship with God. Tushnet also offers practical guidance from her own journey as a celibate lesbian. Tenderness explores scripture and history to find role models for gay Christians—including Jesus, King David, Ruth, St. John, Mary, poets, mystics, penitents, leaders, and ordinary gay people who have found unexpected paths of love. The book also offers guidance on living through or recovering from the painful experiences that are all too common in gay Christian life—from familial rejection and weaponized Christianity to ambivalence and doubt. Weaving her own story with resources, prayers, and practical actions that can help gay people trust that God loves them, Tushnet renews our understandings of kinship, friendship, celibacy and unmarried life, ordered love, personal integrity, solidarity with the marginalized, obedience, surrender, sanctification, and hope. This book is primarily for gay Christians, but it also offers a window into their experiences and needs that will make it useful for anyone in pastoral care or who wants to be a better friend to the gay people they know.

Author : Brennan Manning
Publisher : Revell
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2004-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780800793395

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The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus by Brennan Manning Pdf

Undertakes the impossible task of explaining the two very different sides of the Son of God--his explosive power and his incredible tenderness--and calls us to "adopt the astonishing life of a committed disciple."

Author : John White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830819444

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God's Pursuing Love by John White Pdf

In this InterVarsity imprint, John White surveys the Bible to develop his theme of God's pursuit of man. God's relentless tenderness, he says, leaps over every human barrier, and is available to anyone who opens his heart to receive it.C

Author : Brennan Manning
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062032270

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The Wisdom of Tenderness by Brennan Manning Pdf

A Stirring Invitation to Accept God's Unfathomable Tenderness

Author : Loris Francesco Capovilla
Publisher : Médiaspaul
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 2894204655

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John XXIII by Loris Francesco Capovilla Pdf

Author : Gregory Boyle
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982128333

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The Whole Language by Gregory Boyle Pdf

Beloved Jesuit priest and author of the inspirational bestsellers Tattoos on the Heart and Barking to the Choir returns with a call to witness the transformative power of tenderness, rooted in his lifetime of experience counseling gang members in Los Angeles. Over the past thirty years, Gregory Boyle has transformed thousands of lives through his work as the founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest and most successful gang-intervention program in the world. Now, following his acclaimed bestsellers Tattoos on the Heart, “destined to become a classic of both urban reportage and contemporary spirituality” (Los Angeles Times), and Barking to the Choir, deemed “a beautiful and important and soul-transporting book” by Elizabeth Gilbert comes The Whole Language, a book that “filled my cup with hope” (The Jesuit Review). In a community struggling to overcome systemic poverty and violence, The Whole Language shows how those at Homeboy Industries fight despair and remain generous, hopeful, and tender. When Saul was thirteen years old, he killed his abusive stepfather in self-defense; after spending twenty-three years in juvenile and adult jail, he enters the Homeboy Industries training and healing programs and embraces their mission. Declaring, “I’ve decided to grow up to be somebody I always needed as a child,” Saul shows tenderness toward the young men in his former shoes, treating them all like his sons and helping them to find their way. Before coming to Homeboy Industries, a young man named Abel was shot thirty-three times, landing him in a coma for six months followed by a year and a half recuperating in the hospital. He now travels on speaking tours with Boyle and gives guided tours around the Homeboy offices. One day a new trainee joins Abel as a shadow, and Abel recognizes him as the young man who had put him in a coma. “You give good tours,” the trainee tells Abel. They both have embarked on a path to wholeness. Boyle’s moving stories challenge our ideas about God and about people, providing a window into a world filled with fellowship, compassion, and fewer barriers. Bursting with encouragement, humor, and hope, The Whole Language invites us to treat others—and ourselves—with acceptance and tenderness.

Author : Edward J. Hahnenberg
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-14
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781463479329

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The Psalms of God's Tenderness by Edward J. Hahnenberg Pdf

Many self-help spiritual books offer several steps toward growth in the spiritual life. The Psalms of Gods Tenderness uses seventeen selected Psalms as the starting point for a look at a very personal God, who is more in love with us that we can imagine. Selected verses from each psalm are illustrated by stories, reflections, and personal testimonies of saints to world-renown philosophers to ordinary people. It is a book of uplifting spiritual vision that this world needs. It is a work that can be opened to any page, where divine comfort and love we all seek can be found.

Author : Dane C. Ortlund
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433566165

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Gentle and Lowly by Dane C. Ortlund Pdf

Christians know that God loves them, but can easily feel that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot—and rightly so—on what Jesus has done to appease God’s wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures? This book draws us to Matthew 11, where Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for his people to find rest in him. The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. These chapters take readers into the depths of Christ’s very heart for sinners, diving deep into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encouraging readers with the affections of Christ for his people. His longing heart for sinners comforts and sustains readers in their up-and-down lives.

Author : Andrew T. Walker
Publisher : The Good Book Company
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781784986957

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God and the Transgender Debate by Andrew T. Walker Pdf

Helps Christians engage lovingly, thoughtfully, and biblically with discussions on gender identity. Originally released in 2017, this version has been updated and expanded. In the West, more and more Christians are coming across the topic of gender identity in their everyday lives. Legislative changes are impacting more and more areas of life, including education, employment, and state funding, with consequences for religious liberty, free speech, and freedom of conscience that affect everyone. So it’s a crucial moment to consider how to engage lovingly, thoughtfully, and biblically with one of the most explosive cultural discussions of our day. This warm, faithful, and compassionate book that helps Christians understand what the Bible says about gender identity has been updated and expanded throughout, and now includes a section on pronoun usage and a new chapter challenging some of the claims of the transgender activist movement. Andrew T. Walker also answers questions such as: What is transgender and gender fluidity? How should churches respond? What does God's word actually say about these issues?

Author : AHLGREN
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1506410529

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The Tenderness of God by AHLGREN Pdf

At moments in history, individuals have embodied the gospel message with creativity and passion. One such moment began when a returned veteran named Francis Bernardone found a whole new world in a desolate space just outside Assisi: a leper colony. Drawn to discover the incarnate God, and joined by a collaborator as able and determined as he, Francis and Clare of Assisi's desire to live authentically in gospel simplicity ushered in a revolutionary sensitivity to the presence of God within the human community. Today, eight hundred years later, the first pope to take the name Francis invites us to engage the revolution of tenderness to which we are summoned by the God who became flesh. The example of Pope Francis gives us a new and vivid sense of just how compelling radical sincerity and reverent encounter with others can be. Capitalizing on the legacy of Francis and Clare and the energy of a visionary pope who raises critical questions about how to be faithful to the gospel, The Tenderness of God invites readers into a rich conversation across time and space about how to recapture our humanity and nurture our God-given capacity to live meaningfully and joyfully in communion with others.

Author : Allan Boesak
Publisher : AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781919980669

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The Tenderness of Conscience by Allan Boesak Pdf

With this book, theologian and political observer Allan Boesak once again displays the strengths of his writings that were evident in the seventies and eighties: bringing Christian theology to bear on the political and socio-economic realities of our world. “A serious and open-hearted commentary on the African Renaissance and the spirituality of politics, but with the clarity of the deeply embedded Christian message.” – Danny Titus

Author : Sinclair B. Ferguson
Publisher : Banner of Truth
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : God
ISBN : 0851515029

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A Heart for God by Sinclair B. Ferguson Pdf

Ferguson guides us, step by step, to see the greatness of God in his majesty and creative power; to sense the tenderness of his care and the marvel of his love.