Embracing Faith
Embracing Faith

Author: Standard Publishing

Publisher:

Published: 2010-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780784729342

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Embracing Faith features practical devotional thoughts that offer inspiration and hope for each day. This yearlong devotional journal is a great way to encourage anyone to celebrate time with God with a Scripture, song, meditation, prayer, and special verse for every day of the year. Each 365 Devotions® Devotional Journal provides a daily: * Scripture reference for the day's Bible reading * Scripture verse for memorization * Song suggestion to assist in praise and worship * Inspiring, thought-provoking meditation * Prayer thought to focus the reader's heart and mind on God * Daily journaling space

Outside the Lines
Outside the Lines

Author: Mihee Kim-Kort

Publisher: Augsburg Books

Published: 2018-07-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1506408974

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GodÕs love for us breaks every boundary. So should our love for each other. Mihee Kim-Kort is a wife, a mom, and a Presbyterian minister. And she's queer. As she became aware of her queer sexuality, Mihee wondered what that meant for her spirituality. But instead of pushing her away from God, her queerness has brought her closer to Jesus and taught her how to love better. In Outside the Lines, Mihee shows us how God, in Jesus, is oriented toward us in a queer and radical way. Through the life, work, and witness of Jesus, we see a God who loves us with a queer love. And our faith in that God becomes a queer spirituality--a spirituality that crashes through definitions and moves us outside of the categories of our making. Whenever we love ourselves and our neighbors with the boundary-breaking love of God, we live out this queer spirituality in the world. With a captivating mix of personal story and biblical analysis, Outside the LinesÊshows us how each of our bodies fits into the body of Christ. Outside the lines and without exceptions.

A Faith Embracing All Creatures
A Faith Embracing All Creatures

Author: Tripp York

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2012-11-09

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 1610977017

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What is the purpose of animals? Didn't God give humans dominion over other creatures? Didn't Jesus eat lamb? These are the kinds of questions that Christians who advocate compassion toward other animals regularly face. Yet Christians who have a faith-based commitment to care for other animals through what they eat, what they wear, and how they live with other creatures are often unsure how to address these biblically and theologically based challenges. In A Faith Embracing All Creatures, authors from various denominational, national, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds wrestle with the text, theology, and tradition to explain the roots of their desire to live peaceably with their nonhuman kin. Together, they show that there are no easy answers on "what the Bible says about animals." Instead, there are nuances and complexities, which even those asking these questions may be unaware of. Editors Andy Alexis-Baker and Tripp York have gathered a collection of essays that wrestle with these nuances and tensions in Scripture around nonhuman animals. In so doing, they expand the discussion of nonviolence, peacemaking, and reconciliation to include the oft-forgotten other members of God's good creation.

Despite Doubt
Despite Doubt

Author: Michael Eugene Wittmer

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781572937956

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Many Christians struggle with the concept of walking by faith, especially in a world that says faith is all about taking risks--leaping into uncharted territory and expecting everything to be okay. In Despite Doubt, Michael E. Wittmer reexamines this popular viewpoint and encourages readers to get a clear understanding of their assurance in God and salvation. Readers will examine the flip side of doubt that opens the door to questions, answers, and knowledge about securing their trust in God. Helping readers to discover how to embrace a confident faith, Despite Doubt includes questions for reflection and discussion and is a perfect resource for small group study.

Unbridled Faith
Unbridled Faith

Author: Cara Whitney

Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM

Published: 2018-06-05

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 140031528X

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Explore the timeless wisdom of God's Word through this beautiful horse devotional. Horses nuzzle their way into our hearts and have a way of teaching us a lot about ourselves, about life, and even about God. Just ask horse enthusiast Cara Whitney, wife of comedian and actor Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy). Through years spent working with these majestic animals, Cara Whitney has learned countless spiritual lessons that have brought her closer to God. She shares those stories in Unbridled Faith. In 100 heartfelt devotions with stunning photography, you'll: Learn about being flexible in your faith from a gangly legged colt. Discover the secret to overcoming temptation through a horse's "sneak and eat" game. From a pony with a sweet tooth, find out why we should be glad God doesn't answer yes to all of our prayers. Be reminded that you are priceless to God by a one-eyed quarter horse named Roanie. This devotional is perfect for anyone who adores horses and the simple farm life.

Reckless Faith
Reckless Faith

Author: Kevin G. Harney

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2012-11-19

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1441240209

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In a world where we tend to be over-cautious about, well, nearly everything, it's no surprise that our obsession with safety can carry over to how we live our faith in the world. But it's always been risky to follow God, and Kevin Harney believes we are missing a vital part of our faith when we play it safe. In this energizing book, he challenges readers to count the cost, take a chance, and live a reckless faith for the entire world to see. With a focus on "responsible recklessness," Harney shows readers how to develop a faith that others notice, always supported by prayer, wisdom, the direction of Scripture, and insightful counsel from other believers. He outlines how to be reckless in our love, generosity, service, relationships, prayers, and speech. Perfect for pastors, small groups, or anyone who is tired of feeling domesticated and docile, this book will lead readers into a fresh devotion and dynamism in their faith.

Embracing Diversity
Embracing Diversity

Author: Darrell Jodock

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 201

ISBN-13: 1506471595

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Throughout its history, America has been confronted with two alternative views of its identity. Is it, according to one argument, a deeply Christian nation called to purity and uniformity in the face of a challenging world? Or is it, according to the other argument, a beacon of hope and openness, a land in which a variety of people can work side by side in justice and for a common good? In this timely and needed book, the authors challenge readers--especially readers in Christian communities--to step up to the promise of an America that works for the good of everyone who calls this nation home. Certainly, part of that challenge is recognizing where America has failed, and the authors do not step back from that challenge. But a tone of hope prevails throughout as a gracious and compelling case is made that America's better angels exist and can motivate us to create a more just society

Know Doubt
Know Doubt

Author: John Ortberg

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2009-12-21

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 031032503X

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Ortberg demonstrates how doubt is very much a part of faith and how uncertainty can lead to trust. "The beliefs that really matter," he writes, "are the ones that guide our behavior. We cannot hope without faith, and so we must not hope for something but someone--Jesus Christ.

Embracing God in the Right Perspective with the Right Foundation of Faith in Him
Embracing God in the Right Perspective with the Right Foundation of Faith in Him

Author: Chris THAM

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-14

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13:

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Knowledge without God is not the Truth. Only the Truth leads us to the meaning of life as the power of life is in God. God is the everlasting Truth. Faith without an understanding of Faith is an unfinished work in Faith. Each and everyone of us needs to discover our true identity of who we are before we could truly inherit the fullness of life as we desire to live a life filled with gifts in fullest measure of Peace, Love and Joy in our hearts now and forevermore, with an assured destiny of eternal life. The objective of this Book is not to put down any religious beliefs, teachings, laws and practices we embrace. Its intention is to discover our true identity of who we are in the spiritual realm and how our identity relates to God, who is our Creator and Master of this universe, and how this Father and Child relationship gives us freedom of Peace, which is the ultimate goal in humanity with an assured destiny of eternal life in the Kingdom of God. Every living soul in the history of mankind is a child of God. You shall know the Truth and the Truth shall set you free. The glory of God shall be revealed and all flesh shall set it together for the mouth of God had spoken it. God loves you! Jesus loves you! Peace and Grace be with you. Amen.

Embracing an Adult Faith Participant's Workbook
Embracing an Adult Faith Participant's Workbook

Author: Marcus J. Borg

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2010-07

Total Pages: 61

ISBN-13: 1606740571

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" ... An exciting, five-session, adult-formation resource for those seeking a richer understanding of issues in contemporary Christian practice and theology: Who was Jesus? Who is God? What is salvation? How do we practice our faith? How do we live in community?"--Container.