From Labels to Liberation/ A Journey of Faith and Freedom
From Labels to Liberation/ A Journey of Faith and Freedom

Author: Mohsen Khajeh

Publisher: Mohsen Khajeh

Published: 2023-01-01

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13:

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From Labels to Liberation: A Journey of Faith, Hope, and Freedom In 'From Labels to Liberation,' author Mohsen Khajeh shares an inspiring and deeply personal story of a courageous journey from a world defined by labels to a life of liberation, faith, and freedom. Born in Iran, where societal and governmental labels automatically categorized him as a Muslim, Khajeh navigates a path of self-discovery, challenging the expectations placed upon him. In his teenage years, Khajeh finds his true religion in Christianity, a decision that not only defies the labels society imposed on him but also comes with severe consequences in the eyes of the Iranian regime. As he embraces his newfound faith, he experiences a profound sense of comfort, peace, and forgiveness, and his life is transformed in remarkable ways. However, his journey is far from over. The exploration of his faith takes him on a quest to understand the role of fear in Islam and the history of conquests, shedding light on the stark contrast between his newly adopted beliefs and those he left behind. Khajeh's faith journey is more than a personal transformation; it becomes a mission to extend the hand of faith and love to others who may seek the same comfort, peace, security, and freedom he has found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. With genuine compassion, he engages with both Muslims and atheists, inviting them to explore Christianity with open hearts and minds. In a gripping narrative, 'From Labels to Liberation' also delves into the political landscape of Iran, where the government's oppression is religious, tightly intertwined with politics, control, and fear. Khajeh's escape to Sweden in pursuit of a democratic government, free from religious entanglements, is marked by threats, harassment, and challenges, but his commitment to justice, human rights, and a free Iran remains unwavering. This powerful and thought-provoking book is a testament to the strength of faith, the hope of self-discovery, and the unwavering pursuit of justice. Mohsen Khajeh's story will resonate with readers from all walks of life, inspiring them to question labels, embrace their faith, and advocate for a more just and free world.

Charter of Christian Freedom
Charter of Christian Freedom

Author: Gordon Lindsey

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2017-01-26

Total Pages: 139

ISBN-13: 1532603207

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The apostle Paul's Letter to the Galatians has had a deep impact on Christian theology and practice, far beyond its short length. It has inspired great theologians; it also sparked reform movements. Its message, however, can be hard to follow for the average reader. This study guide opens up the message of Galatians to people without a theological education and for Bible study teachers and working pastors. Explaining the background from which Paul is writing, the author clarifies the flow of Paul's argument so the average reader can grasp its revolutionary import. Paul's letter sparked a revolution in the author's own spiritual life. This study guide can help do that for others as well.

The Freedom Transmissions
The Freedom Transmissions

Author: Carissa Schumacher

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2021-11-30

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 006309858X

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Channeled Transmissions from Yeshua offering evolved, authentic, and original wisdom for the deepest realization of truth, love, and peace through balance, liberation, and transcendence from the burdens that anchor us to suffering and fear. As a child, Carissa Schumacher was told by an angelic presence that she would be a channel for Yeshua of Nazareth. She did not know what that meant at the time nor the impact it would eventually have on her life and countless others. After devoting much of her life to service as an intuitive guide and spirit medium, in late 2019, Yeshua's Divine Presence suddenly came through her channel for the first time. Over the next months, Yeshua shared his timely, universal, and revelatory messages. The Freedom Transmissions is the result. This singular book offers a pathway to peace by following the Four Elements of Balance: Simplicity, Stability, Surrender, and Stillness. When we embody these four energies, we create and attract the most abundance, nourishment, joy, and flow to our lives. The Freedom Transmissions unburdens us from unnecessary suffering, strengthens our faith and sense of wholeness, and restores balance and peace, reminding us that we are One with the Divine. The joy of these Transmissions is that they are for all people and not just some people on the basis of beliefs or dogma. Yeshua welcomes in all people who come in humility and a genuine desire to find and know self as One with God. This essential text encourages us to choose Faith over Fear, Forgiveness over Blame, Freedom over Suppression, and ushers us from the era of division and polarity to an era of co-creation, transparency, compassion, and equality.

Unveiling Freedom
Unveiling Freedom

Author: Roman Kucak

Publisher: RKM Publishing

Published: 2024-03-16

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13:

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Why Freedom? navigates the complex concept of freedom from philosophical, contemporary, spiritual, and practical perspectives. It begins with a deep dive into historical and modern philosophies of freedom, exploring the tension between free will and determinism. The discussion then shifts to today's global challenges, digital surveillance, and the quest for personal rights, offering a nuanced view of modern freedom. Spiritual insights from the teachings of Jesus Christ introduce a profound dimension of spiritual liberation, emphasizing love and truth. Concluding with actionable advice, the book guides readers on incorporating freedom into daily life through mindfulness and ethical living, inspiring a journey towards personal and collective liberation.

Bipolar Faith
Bipolar Faith

Author: Monica A. Coleman

Publisher: Broadleaf Books

Published: 2022-02-08

Total Pages: 375

ISBN-13: 1506487106

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Overcome with mental anguish, Monica A. Coleman's great-grandfather had his two young sons pull the chair out from beneath him when he hanged himself. That noose remained tied to a rafter in the shed, where it hung above the heads of his eight children who played there for years to come. As it had for generations before her, a heaviness hung over Monica throughout her young life. As an adult, this rising star in the academy saw career successes often fueled by the modulated highs of undiagnosed Bipolar II Disorder, as she hid deep depression that even her doctors skimmed past in disbelief. Serendipitous encounters with Black intellectuals like Henry Louis Gates Jr., Angela Davis, and Renita Weems were countered by long nights of stark loneliness. Only as Coleman began to face her illness was she able to live honestly and faithfully in the world. And in the process, she discovered a new and liberating vision of God. Written in crackling prose, Monica's spiritual autobiography examines her long dance with trauma, depression, and the threat of death in light of the legacies of slavery, war, sharecropping, poverty, and alcoholism that masked her family history of mental illness for generations.

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.

The Praxis of Suffering
The Praxis of Suffering

Author: Rebecca S. Chopp

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2007-03-16

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1556352786

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Liberation and political theologies have emerged powerfully in recent years, interrupting the way in which First World Christians both experience and understand their faith. Through an analysis of the cultural and ecclesial contexts of these theological movements, as well as a critical examination of four of their principal exponents--Gustavo Gutierrez, Johann Baptist Metz, Jose Miguez Bonino, and Jurgen Moltmann--the author demonstrates that political and liberation theologies represent a new model of theology, one that proffers a vision of Christian witness as a praxis of solidarity with suffering persons.

Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk, Second Edition
Ministry Among God’s Queer Folk, Second Edition

Author: Bernard Schlager

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2019-01-21

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1498241565

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This practical pastoral care handbook, written by two self-described queer people of faith, covers the basic skills that religious caregivers and ministry students need in order to be effective, enlightened, and supportive pastoral care providers to LGBTQ persons in congregational and other community settings. Authors Schlager and Kundtz distinguish pastoral care from pastoral counseling: while the latter is reserved for those with special training in the practice of therapy, the former can be developed by ministers and lay people with sufficient education and practice. This book requires of the reader no previous experience with LGBTQ communities and treats the following topics: the definition and functions of pastoral care; effective care in challenging times; coming out of the closet; creating communities of care; and caring for a wide variety of LGBTQ relationships. The authors provide case studies throughout the book to ground and illustrate their theology of pastoral care.

The Colour of God
The Colour of God

Author: Ayesha S. Chaudhry

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-04-15

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1786079763

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‘Engrossing.’ Monica Ali ‘Heartbreaking and really funny.’ Ross Gay ‘This book fell into my heart.’ Sabrina Mahfouz ‘The kind of authentic voice that is rarely heard.’ Saima Mir This is the story of a child raised in Canada by parents who embraced a puritanical version of Islam to shield them from racism. The author explores the joys and sorrows of growing up in a fundamentalist Muslim household, wedding grand historical narratives of colonialism and migration to the small intimate heartbreaks of modern life. In revisiting the beliefs and ideals she was raised with, Chaudhry invites us to reimagine our ideas of self and family, state and citizenship, love and loss.