Discipleship Essentials

Discipleship Essentials

Author: Greg Ogden

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2019-01-15

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0830873945

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We grow in Christ as we seek him together. Jesus' own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others. This expanded 25-session workbook by Greg Ogden, perfect for small groups or individuals, helps us influence others as Jesus did—by investing in a few. Working through it will deepen your knowledge of essential Christian teaching and strengthen your faith.


Daily Devotions

Daily Devotions

Author: Leonard V. Kalkwarf

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2018-03-09

Total Pages: 699

ISBN-13: 1973619512

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The book contains a devotion for each of the 365 days of the year, including one for leap year. Each begins with a Bible verse for the day and a devotional thought and then concludes with a brief prayer.


Those Were the Days

Those Were the Days

Author: Jim Cullen

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Published: 2020-01-17

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1978805772

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"All in the Family; history of the show--why it matters now. How it was progressive for its time"--


The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left

The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left

Author: L. Benjamin Rolsky

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2019-11-12

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0231550421

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For decades now, Americans have believed that their country is deeply divided by “culture wars” waged between religious conservatives and secular liberals. In most instances, Protestant conservatives have been cast as the instigators of such warfare, while religious liberals have been largely ignored. In this book, L. Benjamin Rolsky examines the ways in which American liberalism has helped shape cultural conflict since the 1970s through the story of how television writer and producer Norman Lear galvanized the religious left into action. The creator of comedies such as All in the Family and Maude, Lear was spurred to found the liberal advocacy group People for the American Way in response to the rise of the religious right. Rolsky offers engaged readings of Lear’s iconic sitcoms and published writings, considering them as an expression of what he calls the spiritual politics of the religious left. He shows how prime-time television became a focus of political dispute and demonstrates how Lear’s emergence as an interfaith activist catalyzed ecumenical Protestants, Catholics, and Jews who were determined to push back against conservatism’s ascent. Rolsky concludes that Lear’s political involvement exemplified religious liberals’ commitment to engaging politics on explicitly moral grounds in defense of what they saw as the public interest. An interdisciplinary analysis of the definitive cultural clashes of our fractious times, The Rise and Fall of the Religious Left foregrounds the foundational roles played by popular culture, television, and media in America’s religious history.


Be Still

Be Still

Author: Charles L. Mashburn

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2010-11-24

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 1449707912

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In todays chaotic and challenging world, we all need encouragement. For the past fifteen years, my wife and I have utilized various daily devotionals for that helpful dose of inspiration to start our day. This book is written from the perspective of a not-so-perfect Christian in a manner that will speak to men and women of all ages and faiths, and provide them a simple encouraging, uplifting bit of insight for each day of the year. I believe this book will allow those who read it to gain a fresh understanding of God, His love for them, and His plan for their life. And as they begin to understand God's love, they will experience the joy and peace He offers to those who love and trust Him. The first 105 devotionals deal with Bible verses from Genesis to Revelations that speak about not being afraid. The second phase deals with verses from Matthew through Revelations that speak of Gods love. And the remaining days of the year are writings on verses from Matthew through Revelations relating to joy and peace. The writing of these encouragements has blessed me beyond measure and brought me closer to the Lord than I ever thought I could be. I pray they do the same for you.