Bible Blindspots
Bible Blindspots

Author: Jione Havea

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2021-11-03

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1725276763

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Several of the ways and cultures that the Bible privileges or denounces slip by unnoticed. When those—the privileged and the denounced—are not examined, they fade into and hide in the blind spots of the Bible. This collection of essays engages some of the subjects who face dispersion (physical displacement that sparks ideological bias) and othering (ideologies that manifest in social distancing and political displacement). These include, among others, the builders of Babel, Samaritans, Melchizedek, Jezebel, Judith, Gomer, Ruth, slaves, and mothers. In addition to considering the drive to privilege or denounce, the contributors also attend to subjects ignored because the Bible’s blind spots are not examined. These include planet Earth, indigenous Australians, Palestinians, Dalits, minjungs, battered women, sexual-abuse victims, religious minorities, mothering men, gays, and foreigners. This collection encourages interchanges and exchanges between dispersion and othering, and between the Bible and context. It flows in the currents of postcolonial and gendered studies, and closes with a script that stages a biblical character at the intersection of the Bible’s blind spots and modern readers’ passions and commitments.

Blind Spots
Blind Spots

Author: Collin Hansen

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2015-04-16

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1433546264

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Christians talk a lot about church unity. Unfortunately, however, God’s people are often better known for their divisions and disagreements than for a common commitment to the gospel. At the root of this disunity are the blind spots that prevent us from seeing other points of view and reevaluating our own perspectives. In this provocative book, Collin Hansen challenges Christians from various “camps” to view their differences as opportunities to more effectively engage a needy world with the love of Christ. Highlighting the diversity of thought, experience, and personality that God has given to his people, this book lays the foundation for a new generation of Christians eager to cultivate a courageous, compassionate, and commissioned church.

Blind Spots in the Bible
Blind Spots in the Bible

Author: Adrian Plass

Publisher: Brf (the Bible Reading Fellowship)

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9781841015057

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Why did Jesus weep at the tomb of Lazarus when he knew his friend was about to be raised to life? Why was it all right for Zacchaeus to give away part of his wealth while the rich young man had to give it all? What about that extraordinary passage in Genesis about angels marrying the daughters of men? Although not offering easy answers, Adrian Plass opens up over 40 blind spots, asking searching questions and responding from his own vulnerable honesty.

5 Blind Spots
5 Blind Spots

Author: Stephen Arterburn

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2014-05-13

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1617953997

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This book will reveal 5 destructive behaviors and attitudes that block you from becoming the remarkable person you desperately want to be.

Blind Spots
Blind Spots

Author: Tim Riddle

Publisher: New Growth Press

Published: 2019-07-29

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1948130602

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We all know blind spots are dangerous when we're changing lanes at 70 mph on an interstate highway. But just as critical are the blind spots that block us from seeing the truth about ourselves and others. No one is immune to either kind. Blind spots are, by definition, invisible to us. No matter how often we're reminded to "check our blind spots," we can't—at least on our own. Our only hope is for God and others to come alongside us and help point them out. Once identified we can start becoming our best and most authentic self. Coauthors Tim Riddle and Fil Anderson help us learn how to recognize and avoid blind spots to become more like Jesus, remembering the Holy Spirit is the revealer and healer. By drawing on stories in Scripture and personal experience, the coauthors invite us to engage in an approachable, logical conversation about what blind spots are, why they exist, how to identify and remove them, how to keep them from returning, and how to point them out in others. In this practical resource full of biblical wisdom, Riddle and Anderson aim to lovingly guide readers toward spiritual growth to live fully and freely as God's dearly loved, completely forgiven, and forever free daughters and sons. Blind Spots helps us find concrete, biblical solutions to the problem of these shortcomings, cultivating a desire for godliness and a greater appreciation for the Spirit's work in our own lives.

Walking Into Walls
Walking Into Walls

Author: Stephen Arterburn

Publisher: Worthy Books

Published: 2011-08-23

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1617950130

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All of us crash into self-constructed walls and bloody our noses from time to time. These walls block growth, healthy relationships and overall contentment and happiness. Most of us are blind to our own self-defeating behaviors and attitudes, so we repeatedly walk into the same walls again and again. Best-selling author Stephen Arterburn leads us through the process of deconstructing the issues that built those walls as well as find the permanent healing that frees us to live the joyful life we were meant to live.

The Ultimate Guide to Christian Singleness
The Ultimate Guide to Christian Singleness

Author: Mark Ballenger

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-11-03

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9781979126663

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The Ultimate Guide to Christian Singleness covers a wide range of common questions Christians singles often have. Why am I still single? Is God calling me to a life of singleness? How can I use this season for God's glory? Is God punishing me with singleness because of my past sins? How can I find a godly spouse? This book is divided into four sections which cover the common phases of Christian singleness. It has 30 short chapters, each with three reflection questions meant for small group Bible studies or individual use.

Blindspots
Blindspots

Author: Scott Morton

Publisher:

Published: 2016-10-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780974046440

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Blindspots is full of stories of fundraising frustrations in leadership from my life and from the lives of leaders around the world who have had missteps, successes, and hard lessons learned. I'll also walk through six stories of leaders in the Bible who have guided me along the way. I pray that this book will help you avoid unnecessary mistakes, lead your staff well in funding, and embrace your role in leading your staff.In Blindspots, we'll explore You: Blindspots in Your Personal Outlook | Your Team: Blindsopts as You Lead Others | Your Methods: Blindspots in Your Fundraising Practices | Your Organization: Blindspots in Your Organizational Structure and Systems.

Accidental Pharisees
Accidental Pharisees

Author: Larry Osborne

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2012-10-09

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 0310494451

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Zealous faith can have a dangerous, dark side. While recent calls for radical Christians have challenged many to be more passionate about their faith, the down side can be a budding arrogance and self-righteousness that “accidentally” sneaks into our outlook. In Accidental Pharisees, bestselling author Larry Osborne diagnoses nine of the most common traps that can ensnare Christians on the road to a deeper life of faith. Rejecting attempts to turn the call to follow Christ into a new form of legalism, he shows readers how to avoid the temptations of pride, exclusivity, legalism, and hypocrisy, Larry reminds us that attempts to fan the flames of full-on discipleship and call people to Christlikeness should be rooted in love and humility. Christians stirred by calls to radical discipleship, but unsure how to respond, will be challenged and encouraged to develop a truly Christlike zeal for God.

Blind Spot
Blind Spot

Author: Laura Ellen

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2012-10-23

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0547763808

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There’s none so blind as they that won’t see. Seventeen-year-old Tricia Farni’s body floated to the surface of Alaska’s Birch River six months after the night she disappeared. The night Roz Hart had a fight with her. The night Roz can’t remember. Roz, who struggles with macular degeneration, is used to assembling fragments to make sense of the world around her. But this time it’s her memory that needs piecing together—to clear her name . . . to find a murderer. This unflinchingly emotional novel is written in the powerful first-person voice of a legally blind teen who just wants to be like everyone else.