With Joyful Acceptance, Maybe
With Joyful Acceptance, Maybe

Author: Molly Field James

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2013-02-06

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 1620322803

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In a world where advertisements lead us to hope for a life free from suffering, facing the reality of suffering can be a particular challenge. Yet the reality of suffering is one that we all face in the course of our lives. While Christianity often has the reputation of a tradition that promotes the idea that all suffering is good for you and makes you a better person, there is, in fact, much more variety and nuance to the tradition. While there are those who advocate a wholesale acceptance, there are others who question the source of suffering and call for it to be fought against. This book delves into the world of five theologians--Gregory the Great, Julian of Norwich, Jeremy Taylor, C. S. Lewis and Ivone Gebara--to understand their perspectives and draw on their approaches as a way of understanding what Christian responses to suffering look like. This book constructs a contemporary theology that affirms the importance of the call to combat unjust suffering through acts of love and mercy, while also affirming that acceptance of the reality of endemic suffering, found in all five theologians, can provide us with opportunities to grow spiritually, live more faithfully and to experience the blessings in the midst of suffering that are a foretaste of heavenly bliss.

The Religious Life of Robert E. Lee
The Religious Life of Robert E. Lee

Author: Cox, R. David

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0802874827

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Robert E. Lee was many things--accomplished soldier, military engineer, college president, family man, agent of reconciliation, polarizing figure. He was also a person of deep Christian conviction. In this biography of the famous Civil War general, R. David Cox shows how Lee's Christian faith shaped his crucial role in some of the most pivotal events in American history. -- Back cover.

The Last Pastor
The Last Pastor

Author: Gail Cafferata

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2020-01-18

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1611649757

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Gail Cafferata was heartbroken when the church she pastored voted to close its doors. It may have been the right decision, but it led to a million questions in her mind about her call, leadership, and future. She began to think that other pastors who close churches perhaps go through this same experience. This led her to conduct a sociological study of over 130 pastors in five historically established denominations (Episcopal, Lutheran, United Methodist, Presbyterian, and United Church of Christ) who were called to serve churches that closed. This book tells the results of that study, which consisted of many interviews, and the hard-won lessons learned by these courageous pastors.

Farewell to my father
Farewell to my father

Author: Paul Vrolijk

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2023-09-15

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13:

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Paul Vrolijk recalls the last two months of his father’s life and the two months that followed his funeral in Farewell to my father. His experience included the emptying and selling of a family home that had been in the family for half a century. The book serves as a touching account of familial love, memories from youth, doubt and faith, God’s love and faithfulness working in and through all things, and the love and care of a village community. Moreover, it’s a celebration of gratitude. The author’s story encourages readers to think about what it means to die well, as well as what needs to be said and done when someone comes to the end of their life. It also serves as a helpful guide on what to expect if you’re preparing for the death of a loved one. The book serves as a bold proclamation that “nothing can separate us from the love of God.” In fact, God is always working even amid suffering, dying, and all the practical details that must be considered when someone dies

Episcopal Clerical Directory 2023
Episcopal Clerical Directory 2023

Author: Church Publishing

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2023-09-19

Total Pages: 872

ISBN-13: 164065657X

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A must-have for every search Committee. The Episcopal Clerical Directory is the biennial directory of all living clergy in good standing in the Episcopal Church--more than 18,000 deacons, priests, and bishops. It includes full biographical information and ministry history for each cleric.

With Joyful Acceptance, Maybe
With Joyful Acceptance, Maybe

Author: Molly Field James

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2013-02-06

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 162189651X

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In a world where advertisements lead us to hope for a life free from suffering, facing the reality of suffering can be a particular challenge. Yet the reality of suffering is one that we all face in the course of our lives. While Christianity often has the reputation of a tradition that promotes the idea that all suffering is good for you and makes you a better person, there is, in fact, much more variety and nuance to the tradition. While there are those who advocate a wholesale acceptance, there are others who question the source of suffering and call for it to be fought against. This book delves into the world of five theologians--Gregory the Great, Julian of Norwich, Jeremy Taylor, C. S. Lewis and Ivone Gebara--to understand their perspectives and draw on their approaches as a way of understanding what Christian responses to suffering look like. This book constructs a contemporary theology that affirms the importance of the call to combat unjust suffering through acts of love and mercy, while also affirming that acceptance of the reality of endemic suffering, found in all five theologians, can provide us with opportunities to grow spiritually, live more faithfully and to experience the blessings in the midst of suffering that are a foretaste of heavenly bliss.

Passages of Joy
Passages of Joy

Author: Sheryl Schlameuss Berger

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2022-08-02

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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Passages of Joy will help you profoundly and deeply embrace specific moments, pieces of each day, that you can infuse with feel-good sensations, thoughts and emotions. It will encourage you to make that conscious choice to embrace your JOY. It will inspire you with an abundance of positive affirmations to fill your psyche. It will powerfully and optimistically draw you into the flow of creating your own reality and tune into your place of inner peace, despite any challenges that may be happening in the outer world. You will come to better align with the concept that you can choose happiness. Let these passages shift your mindset —and your life — in an incredibly beneficial and uplifting way!

My Dog Romeo
My Dog Romeo

Author: Ziggy Marley

Publisher: Akashic Books

Published: 2021-07-27

Total Pages: 43

ISBN-13: 1617759643

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Ziggy Marley's ode to his four-legged friend Romeo becomes a picture book that is sure to touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. "My Dog Romeo"--a single on More Family Time, the follow-up children's album to the GRAMMY Award-winning Family Time--is a playful and endearing tribute to Ziggy Marley's beloved pet dog Romeo. Opening with Romeo's barking, Marley sings of his great love and friendship with his four-legged friend. Now, with beautiful illustrations by Ag Jatkowska--illustrator of Marley's debut picture book, I Love You Too--My Dog Romeo becomes a vibrant picture book that follows a child and a dog throughout their days, sharing their love of music and play. The perfect accompaniment to Marley's charming children's album, My Dog Romeo is sure to be a hit among young, old, and, of course, our furry friends.

Mindful Relationship Habits: 25 Practices for Couples to Enhance Intimacy, Nurture Closeness, and Grow a Deeper Connection
Mindful Relationship Habits: 25 Practices for Couples to Enhance Intimacy, Nurture Closeness, and Grow a Deeper Connection

Author: S. J. Scott & Barrie Davenport

Publisher: Jaico Publishing House

Published: 2024-05-20

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 8119792629

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It’s easy to fall in love. The challenging part is keeping that spark alive while you and your partner deal with “the real world”. Your relationship can often seem less urgent than the day-to-day emergencies that you deal with—your job, finances, children, and that to-do list full of chores. They all demand your immediate attention. What often gets lost in the shuffle is the love you share with your partner. If you want to build a deeper connection with your spouse or partner, then one solution is to build mindful relationship habits. In a mindful relationship, you are intentional about all your choices and interactions with your partner. You become more proactive in responding to each other’s needs and less reactive to the challenges that often arise. You evolve to a higher level of interaction with one another. The Wall Street Journal bestselling authors S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport show you how to have a better relationship by applying 25 specific practices. These habits will help you be more present with one another, communicate better, avoid divisive arguments, and understand how to respond to one another’s needs in a more loving, empathic, and conscious way.

The Healing Gift of Gratitude
The Healing Gift of Gratitude

Author: Shannon Elhart

Publisher: Balboa Press

Published: 2016-12-16

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1504368991

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If you want to be happier, have inner peace, learn new ways to be grateful, and let go of the past - youve found it all in one place! The Healing Gift of Gratitude helps you thank outside the box as you find common, and not-so-common, ways to appreciate yourself, others, and the world around you. In 52 weeks youll find happiness, hope, and healing through its light-hearted, hope-filled messages and inspired journaling. When you begin, you might feel unhappy, stuck or like somethings missing in your life, but within weeks youll be encouraged and convinced of the power of gratitude. By the end of the year, youll be transformed with a new way of experiencing life. The Healing Gift of Gratitude can help you begin to heal pain from your life, leave the past behind you, and create a happier future - all through the power of gratitude.