The Cosmic Love Story God And Us
The Cosmic Love Story God And Us

Author: Rev. Robert E. Lauder

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2024-05-16

Total Pages: 97

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In this amazing book, the author presents insights into the mystery of love, both Divine and human. Influenced by personalist philosophers Martin Buber, Emmanuel Mounier, and Gabriel Marcel; by American Catholic theologians John Haught, Michael Himes, Bernard Cooke, and Ronald Rolheiser; and also by the Thomist personalist W. Norris Clarke, SJ, Lauder reflects deeply on the mystery of God and the human person. Martin Buber claimed that love was a cosmic force; Lauder's vision is cosmic. He has produced a book that is not only interesting and illuminating but also inspiring. Readers will find themselves returning to reread their favorite chapters, and researchers will find new quotes to include in their research projects. One of Lauder's talents as a writer is to explore the most profound mysteries, and write about them in language accessible to readers who are interested in reflecting on such mysteries as love of self, love of neighbor, and love of God. Rather than presenting insights into the meaning and mystery of love in a way that is excessively speculative and academic, Lauder's writing may challenge the intellect to incorporate the most profound truths about love into daily life. The Cosmic Love Story: God and Us will move readers to integrate insights into love from the book into their lives so that they choose to live as gift-givers, that is to say, as lovers.

The Cosmic Love Story God And Us
The Cosmic Love Story God And Us

Author: REV Robert E Lauder

Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing

Published: 2024-04-19

Total Pages: 0

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In this amazing book, the author presents insights into the mystery of love, both Divine and human. Influenced by personalist philosophers Martin Buber, Emmanuel Mounier, and Gabriel Marcel; by American Catholic theologians John Haught, Michael Himes, Bernard Cooke, and Ronald Rolheiser; and also by the Thomist personalist W. Norris Clarke, SJ, Lauder reflects deeply on the mystery of God and the human person. Martin Buber claimed that love was a cosmic force; Lauder's vision is cosmic. He has produced a book that is not only interesting and illuminating but also inspiring. Readers will find themselves returning to reread their favorite chapters, and researchers will find new quotes to include in their research projects. One of Lauder's talents as a writer is to explore the most profound mysteries, and write about them in language accessible to readers who are interested in reflecting on such mysteries as love of self, love of neighbor, and love of God. Rather than presenting insights into the meaning and mystery of love in a way that is excessively speculative and academic, Lauder's writing may challenge the intellect to incorporate the most profound truths about love into daily life. The Cosmic Love Story: God and Us will move readers to integrate insights into love from the book into their lives so that they choose to live as gift-givers, that is to say, as lovers.

Theodicy of Love
Theodicy of Love

Author: John C. Peckham

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2018-11-06

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 149341576X

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If God is all powerful and entirely good and loving, why is there so much evil in the world? Based on a close canonical reading of Scripture, this book offers a new approach to the challenge of reconciling the Christian confession of a loving God with the realities of suffering and evil. John Peckham offers a constructive proposal for a theodicy of love that upholds both the sovereignty of God and human freedom, showing that Scripture points toward a framework for thinking about God's love in relation to the world.

God Is Just Love
God Is Just Love

Author: Ken Whitt

Publisher: Read the Spirit Books

Published: 2021-02-02

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1641800895

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How can people of faith foster love and resilience in our children while building sustainable, diverse communities? That’s the big question Ken Whitt answers in light of the many threats looming in our world. Through wisdom he has gleaned from scientists, scholars and lots of real families, Ken shows how God’s love is a hopeful compass in our lives. He encourages enjoying stories, songs and explorations of the natural world with children, and closes with “100 Things Families Can Do To Find Hope and Be Love.” Because Ken has years of experience working with multi-generational groups, his book encourages reflections and activities with our families that he knows will be both fun and faithful. The cover of his book illustrates a central story he shares about the wonderment families discover when they look up into the starry night sky with their children. “Ken Whitt offers care to weary souls in this book. It is not just his words but the spirit that manifests through the words. Ken says that love is at the heart of reality and love is what he gently breathes on us here,” Christian ethicist David Gushee, author of Changing Our Mind, writes in the book’s Foreword. “As you read this wise and joyful book, I know you will feel both instructed and delighted, and you will agree that your life has been enriched by adopting Ken Whitt as a literary pastor, mentor and friend,” Brian McLaren, best-selling author of more than 20 books, writes in the Preface. “In extensive dialog with scientists and theologians, Ken shows the delightful and enriching complementarity of faith and science. Both can feed us mentally and emotionally, and both are needed to move us in constructive and creative ways in the face of the global perils we face,” writes Daniel Buttry, author of Blessed Are the Peacemakers and the former Global Consultant for Peace and Justice of the American Baptist Churches.

Partnering with God
Partnering with God

Author: Thomas Jay Oord

Publisher: SacraSage Press

Published: 2021-09-01

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 194860941X

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The idea that we can partner with God strikes some people as audacious. Others consider it pretentious. Some may think it’s downright blasphemous! Can creatures actually can partner with God? This book answers that question... in the affirmative. The responses vary and the proposals provoke new insights. Along the way, the ideas break new ground. It turns out “partnering with God” has various meanings and dimensions. The seventy-seven contributors explore this rich diversity in accessible language, deep insight, and multiple stories. Their explorations inspire, elucidate, and motivate! What they're saying... This helpful book provides both important concepts and lived experience that invite us to consider how what we think about God affects how we live in the world. - Sarah Heaner Lancaster, Methodist Theological School in Ohio These essays are insightful, practical, thoughtful, and worth our consideration. Each author brings unique insights into the divine. - Christopher Fisher, God is Open Get a copy of Partnering with God!

66 Love Letters
66 Love Letters

Author: Larry Crabb

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2011-05-09

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1418584002

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Have you ever read the Bible only to come away confused? Learn the meaning of each of the 66 books of the Bible and how each one is a love letter to God’s people. After working with people as a psychologist for four decades, author Larry Crabb invites you to explore the Bible in a new way. He offers a fresh, relational look at Scripture through intimate discussions with God. Told through a series of "conversations" between himself and God, Larry wrestles through what God intends us to understand in each of the 66 books of the Bible. Each book tells a story that is a part of a larger one of God and how He loves His people. Perfect for a small group, bible study, or used as a daily devotional, Larry asks deeply honest questions such as: “God, what is it you wanted me to see in Obadiah?” “And what’s up with Leviticus? Is there anything there for me?” “This one verse in Galatians has always frustrated me. Why is that?” “The way you wrote Revelation makes it difficult to understand—why didn’t you just describe what will happen in a straightforward way?” Listen to the story of God unfold through these chapters, and you’ll find not only His redeeming love, but His plan and provision designed especially for you. Though life may not be going according to your plan, God has another one, far better than you can imagine. From Genesis to Revelation, experience His invitation to get you dancing with joy.

An Impossible Marriage
An Impossible Marriage

Author: Laurie Krieg

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 0830847944

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Laurie and Matt Krieg are in a mixed-orientation marriage: Laurie is primarily attracted to women—and so is Matt. With vulnerability and wisdom, they tell the story of how they met and got married, the challenges and breakthroughs of their journey, and what they've learned about how marriage is meant to point us to the love and grace of Jesus.

True Woman 101: Divine Design
True Woman 101: Divine Design

Author: Mary A Kassian

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2012-03-01

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0802479340

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What does it mean to be a woman? The current cultural ideal for womanhood encourages women to be strident, sexual, self-centered, independent -- and above all -- powerful and in control. But sadly, this model of womanhood hasn't delivered the happiness and fulfillment it promised. The Bible teaches that it's not up to us to decide what womanhood is all about. God created male and female for a very specific purpose. His design isn't arbitrary or unimportant. It is very intentional and He wants women to discover, embrace, and delight in the beauty of His design. He's looking for True Women! Bible teachers Mary A. Kassian and Nancy Leigh DeMoss share the key fundamentals of biblical womanhood in this eight week study. Each week includes five daily individual lessons leading to a group time of sharing and digging deeper into God's Word. And to enhance this time of learning together, on-line videos are available featuring Mary and Nancy as they encourage women to discover and embrace God's design and mission for their lives. A True Woman Book The goal of the True Woman publishing line is to encourage women to: Discover, embrace, and delight in God's divine design and mission for their lives Reflect the beauty and heart of Jesus Christ to their world Intentionally pass the baton of Truth on to the next generation Pray earnestly for an outpouring of God's Spirit in their families, churches, nation and world

Summary of Larry Crabb's 66 Love Letters
Summary of Larry Crabb's 66 Love Letters

Author: Everest Media,

Publisher: Everest Media LLC

Published: 2022-08-22T22:59:00Z

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13:

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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 I began to see the Bible as a love story that began with a divorce. I imagined C. S. Lewis coming to my house for dinner, and I asked him why he wrote each of his books. He answered my question in a sentence or two. #2 The Bible is full of love letters from God. When you read the Bible and hear its love letters, you will understand the greatest love story ever told. You will be swept off your feet. #3 The Bible is a collection of 66 love letters from God to humanity. When you hear God speak to you in these letters, you can understand who He is and what He’s up to. You can join Him in the story He’s telling. #4 The more you can ask yourself what story your life is telling, the better you can understand the plot, and the happier you will be. When you manage to ask this question, science moves to the back row, and religion and philosophy step forward.