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Adam's Gift: A Memoir of a Pastor's Calling to Defy the Church's Persecution of Lesbians and Gays
by Jimmy CreechJimmy Creech, a United Methodist pastor in North Carolina, was visited one morning in 1984 by Adam, a longtime parishioner whom he liked and respected. Adam said that he was gay, and that he was leaving The United Methodist Church, which had just pronounced that "self-avowed practicing homosexuals" could not be ordained. He would not be part of a community that excluded him. Creech found himself instinctively supporting Adam, telling him that he was sure that God loved and accepted him as he was. Adam's Gift is Creech's inspiring first-person account of how that conversation transformed his life and ministry. Adam's visit prompted Creech to re-evaluate his belief that homosexuality was a sin, and to research the scriptural basis for the church's position. He determined that the church was mistaken, that scriptural translations and interpretations had been botched and dangerously distorted. As a Christian, Creech came to believe that discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people was morally wrong. This understanding compelled him to perform same-gender commitment ceremonies, which conflicted with church directives. Creech was tried twice by The United Methodist Church, and, after the second trial, his ordination credentials were revoked. Adam's Gift is a moving story and an important chapter in the unfinished struggle for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil and human rights.
Adam's Promise
by Gail Gaymer MartinAccomplished surgeon Adam Montgomery is every nurse' s nightmare-- and especially for Katharine Darling, his colleague in Doctors Without Borders. Though warm with patients, the arrogant doctor is cold with his staff. But after Adam barely survives several attempts on his life, his gruff manner changes under Kate' s tender care. Yet Kate hides her deeper feelings for him, certain that his wealthy family can never accept a woman with a past. Will the transformed doctor show the woman he' s fallen for that he needs her as a workmate... and a wife?
Adams Vs. God: The Rematch
by Adams, PhillipAt the age of six, Phillip Adams stopped believing in God. A lonesome traveler for decades, he has found that atheism is suddenly fashionable and the ranks of disbelievers are swelling. Picking up where Adams vs. God left off, Adams has collected his best essays on God and godlessness in this irreverent, Bible-thumping book. Guided by a sceptic's curiosity, he has travelled the highways of Catholicism, Islam and creationism and delved into a cosmos of multiple big bangs and religious quackery. In all, he's found little to recommend in either the missionary position or in a globalised God. Adams vs. God: The Rematch is a book for our times. From George W Bush to Kevin Rudd, from the deep north of Queensland to the deep south of the USA, Phillip Adams exposes the links between religion and politics and the fanaticism of ideologies as causes of conflict in the world.
Adapt to Thrive: How Your Church Must Identify Itself As A Unique Species, Modify Its Dysfunctional Behaviors, And Multiply Its Transformational Influence In Your Community
by John Flowers Karen VannoyThrough stories from real churches and real people, Adapt to Thrive offers an engaging metaphor for the adaptive development of God's creation. This call to action reveals how your church must identify itself as a unique species, modify its dysfunctional behaviors, and multiply its transformational influence in the community.
Adaptate En Cualquier Situación
by Dada Bhagwan¿Acaso nos quejamos a la alcantarilla cuando ésta huele mal? De la misma manera, hay gente que es desagradable y negativa como una alcantarilla. Todo lo que huele mal lo llamamos alcantarilla y a todo lo que huela bien lo llamamos una flor. Adáptate a ambos olores. Estas dos situaciones te están diciendo : “Conviértete en un Vitraag (en un ser libre de apego y de aversión) con nosotros (el mal y el buen olor)” Todos nosotros nos hemos tenido que adaptar muchas veces en nuestra vida a circunstancias desagradables. Por ejemplo, utilizamos un paragüa cuando llueve. Cuando llueve no nos ponemos a discutir o a luchar contra la lluvia. De la misma forma , tanto si nos gusta estudiar como si no, tenemos que adaptarnos y ponernos a estudiar. .Pero, cuando encontramos a una persona difícil , no sólo no la cuestionamos, discutiendo u oponiéndonos a ella, sino que incluso acabamos generando un conflicto con ella ¿Por qué ocurre esto? Param Pujya Dadashri (maestro de la ciencia espiritual) nos reveló la siguiente verdad ; “ ADAPTATE A CUALQUIER SITUACION” como la fórmula definitiva para ayudarnos a resolver todas las circunstancias que constantemente están cambiando , previniendo así conflictos lo que a su vez nos proveerá de paz y de felicidad. Esta frase tan sencilla pero a la vez tan poderosa tiene el poder de cambiar tu vida,... sigue leyendo para ver cómo se hace.
Adapte-se A Tudo
by Dada BhagwanSerá que reclamamos quando um esgoto cheira? Da mesma maneira as pessoas que são desagradáveis ??e negativas são como os esgotos. Tudo que cheire mal, nós chamamos de esgoto e tudo o que cheira bem chamamos de flor. Adapte-se a ambos. Ambas as situações estão dizendo: “Torne-se Vitarag (sem qualquer apego ou aversão) conosco”. Você sofre por causa de suas opiniões sobre o bem e o mal. Você deve mantê-las sob controle. Quando dizemos que algo é bom, outras coisas por comparação tornam-se más e começam a nos incomodar. Se nós nos colocamos acima das opiniões, boas ou más, não há sofrimento. ’Adaptar-se a Tudo’ é minha sugestão. Não importa o que as pessoas digam, seja verdade ou não, devemos nos adaptar. Se alguém me diz que eu não tenho noção, eu me adapto imediatamente, dizendo: “Você está certo. Eu sempre fui um pouco lento. Você só percebeu isso hoje, enquanto eu tenho conhecimento disso desde minha infância.” Se você responder assim vai evitar o conflito. Eles nunca irá incomodá-lo novamente. Se você não se adaptar, quando você vai chegar a ’sua casa’ (moksha, libertação do ciclo de nascimento e morte)? Com os pais e as crianças há ajustes a cada passo do caminho. Se nós adaptarmos com compreensão, haverá paz e não vamos vincular qualquer karma. Se não nos adaptarmos às pessoas ao nosso redor, vamos convidar problemas. Esta estratégia de ’Adapte-se a tudo’ é a chave mestra do Dadashri, que abre todas as portas na vida. Se usarmos a máxima de ouro do Gnani Purush Dadashri ’Adapte-se a tudo’ e a aplicarmos em nossa vida, então nossa vida cotidiana se tornará bela.
Adaptionen des tibetischen Buddhismus: Rekonstruktion der Erfahrungen von Diamantweg- und Rigpa-Praktizierenden
by Ulrike Selma OfnerWährend hierzulande die Kirchen immer geringeren Zuspruch erhalten, steigt das Interesse am Buddhismus. Darin drückt sich ein fortbestehendes Bedürfnis nach Spiritualität, einer Heilslehre und existentieller Tiefe aus. Tibetischer Buddhismus deckt zudem magisch-mystische Sehnsüchte. Dass dabei die um Vereinbarkeit mit westlicher Lebensweise bemühten Diamantweg- und Rigpa-Schulen die weitaus größte Anhängerschaft vorweisen, mag kein Zufall sein. Der hier gewählte methodologische Zugang gewährt intime Einblicke in Konversions- und Bleibemotive, den Praxisalltag sowie Veränderungen der Selbst- und Weltverhältnisse.
Adaptive Ecclesiology: Cultivating Gardens of Healing in a Desert of Trauma
by Michael Adam Beck Kenneth H. Carter Jr.This digital-only e-book provides foundational material on adaptive leadership for the church. It is for seminary students, people training for ministry in other settings, and local church leaders who are striving to understand the biblical and theological underpinnings of adaptive ecclesiology. These readers will also gain knowledge about how this approach has worked historically, and how it is used inside and outside the Church today. The authors’ main book on the topic, Gardens in the Desert: How the Adaptive Church Can Lead a Whole New Life, is more practical in its focus, helping pastors and other leaders know how to begin shifting toward adaptive ecclesiology in their own local churches. The Adaptive Ecclesiology digital-only e-book is a deeper look at the foundations of the topic.
Adara
by Beatrice Gormley"The soldier heaved me over his shoulder as if I were a spring lamb. I am not Israelite!" I screamed, beat his back, hurting my hands. "Let me go." Adara has always longed to do the things that well-brought-up girls of her time are not supposed to do. She wants to learn to read and write -- like men. And she wants the freedom to travel -- like men -- outside the boundaries of her sheltered life. One day she awakens to a blast of trumpets as the Israelites and Arameans battle just outside the safety of her village walls. Curious, Adara sneaks out to see the battle. Little does she know that this will be her last day of freedom for a very long time. Sold into slavery, Adara becomes a servant to General Namaan and his family and begins a remarkable journey of self-discovery, healing, and redemption -- a journey that, in the end, faces her with the hardest decision of her life.
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The Addendum
by Sarah Sheppard Sandra MoranWhen advertising executive Sarah Sheppard was commissioned by God, also known as Infinity, to write and market a universal addendum to the world's religious texts, she was convinced the entire plan was an elaborate hoax. But as anyone who has read Sandra Moran's novel, Nudge, knows, the real story is much more complicated. Now for the first time, the actual text of The Addendum is available for anyone to read. And what exactly is The Addendum? It's a universal document that ties together history, religion, and the commonality of the human experience through stories of famous figures who, regardless of their belief systems, stand as testament to the ideals of living one's faith and making the world a better place. Its purpose is to help humanity celebrate and accept our differences, even as we embrace that which is common to all.
Addicted to Busy
by Brady BoydWe are all spread too thin, taking on more than we can handle, trying to do so much--almost as if we are afraid that if we were to take a moment of rest, we might discover that all our busyness is covering up an essential lack in our lives.But God never meant for us to be so busy. God desires for us to have rest and peace. Brady Boyd shows you how to live a life that embraces stillness and solitude, so you can find the peace that God wants for you.
Addicted to Grief: Life After Alexus Died
by Amelia OchoaIn writing about grief, I hope my story can help parents and loved ones who are struggling with the death of a child. No matter the age, the death of a child seems unnatural. Untimely. It hurts, but you are not alone; the world is full of us. I am here to
Addiction and Grace: Love and Spirituality in the Healing of Addictions (Leader's Guide Ser.)
by Gerald G. MayAddiction and Grace offers an inspiring and hope-filled vision for those who desire to explore the mystery of who and what they really are.<P><P> May examines the "processes of attachment" that lead to addiction and describes the relationship between addiction and spiritual awareness. He also details the various addictions from which we can suffer, not only to substances like alcohol and drugs, but to work, sex, performance, responsibility, and intimacy. Drawing on his experience as a psychiatrist working with the chemically dependent, May emphasizes that addiction represents an attempt to assert complete control over our lives. Addiction and Grace is a compassionate and wise treatment of a topic of major concern in these most addictive of times, one that can provide a critical yet hopeful guide to a place of freedom based on contemplative spirituality.
Addiction and Pastoral Care
by John Swinton Sonia E. WatersA timely resource treating addiction holistically as both a spiritual and a pathological conditionSubstance addictions present a unique set of challenges for pastoral care. In this book Sonia Waters weaves together personal stories, research, and theological reflection to offer helpful tools for ministers, counselors, chaplains, and anyone else called to care pastorally for those struggling with addiction.Waters uses the story of the Gerasene demoniac in Mark’s Gospel to reframe addiction as a “soul-sickness” that arises from a legion of individual and social vulnerabilities. She includes pastoral reflections on oppression, the War on Drugs, trauma, guilt, discipleship, and identity. The final chapters focus on practical-care skills that address the challenges of recovery, especially ambivalence and resistance to change.
Addiction and Pastoral Care
by Sonia E. WatersA timely resource treating addiction holistically as both a spiritual and a pathological conditionSubstance addictions present a unique set of challenges for pastoral care. In this book Sonia Waters weaves together personal stories, research, and theological reflection to offer helpful tools for ministers, counselors, chaplains, and anyone else called to care pastorally for those struggling with addiction.Waters uses the story of the Gerasene demoniac in Mark&’s Gospel to reframe addiction as a &“soul-sickness&” that arises from a legion of individual and social vulnerabilities. She includes pastoral reflections on oppression, the War on Drugs, trauma, guilt, discipleship, and identity. The final chapters focus on practical-care skills that address the challenges of recovery, especially ambivalence and resistance to change.
Addiction and Spirituality
by Oliver J. Morgan Merle R. JordanReligious and secular counselors from a variety of disciplines share their basic approaches in working with addicted persons and their understandings of the spiritual dimension in treatment and recovery.
Addiction and Virtue: Beyond the Models of Disease and Choice
by Kent J. DunningtonWhat is addiction? Neither of the current dominant models (disease or choice) adequately accounts for the experience of those who are addicted or of those who are seeking to help them.
Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave, Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel
by Edward T. WelchThis book on addictions offers a profoundly biblical analysis of addictive behavior and helps readers face their own addictions.
An Address in Amsterdam: A Novel
by Mary Dingee FillmoreA Kirkus Indie Book of the Month Winner, Sarton Women's Book Award for Historical Fiction When the Germans invade her city, Rachel Klein is a teenager falling in love. Within a year, she's delivering illegal papers and confronting Nazi soldiers. In this &“compelling and touching tale&” (Laurel Corona), Rachel finds her courage and faces wrenching choices. Follow Rachel Klein as she faces double danger as a young Jewish woman and resistance worker in the Amsterdam of Anne Frank. On May 10, 1940, the Nazi bombers blast the night and shatter Rachel Klein's sleep—along with her life as she knew it. She's eighteen, and falling in love with a Gentile in a secret relationship. As the Nazi terror escalates, her romance deepens quickly, and so does her boyfriend's involvement with student protests. Soon, he must disappear rather than face arrest. When Rachel witnesses the first roundup of 425 Jewish men in the Jonas Daniel Meijerplein, she knows that she too must act, and joins the resistance. Despite the ever greater danger as the Nazis tighten their grip on the city, Rachel makes daily deliveries of illegal papers to addresses all over Amsterdam. She ingeniously evades the Nazis and their Dutch collaborators for months, although she has some close calls. As the roundups intensify, Rachel agonizes about whether to go into hiding. Ultimately she persuades her parents to accompany her to a dank basement, where she gets to know herself and them in a different way, and meets a new man. A young woman can find her courage in any situation, no matter how terrible, and love is always a possibility.
An Address to All Believers in Christ: By A Witness To The Divine Authenticity Of The Book Of Mormon
by David WhitmerDavid Whitmer was selected by Joseph Smith to be one of only three special witnesses to the Book of Mormon. Because most of the book was produced in David’s own house, he was an eye-witness to the translation process itself, and to the early history the Latter Day Saint movement.Later in life, David compiled this Address to All Believers, honestly critiquing actions of Joseph Smith and the early church. The reflections and honesty of an older man bring us priceless information on Joseph Smith and the early history of his movement. But it must be noted that Whitmer maintained his testimony of the Book of Mormon to death. That fact alone commands attention to the information and insights he provides.-Print ed.
Addresses by Henry Drummond (Colportage Library #67)
by Henry DrummondWhat does true love look like practically? How do I rest my soul and obtain joy? What exactly should I be seeking in this life? Why does doubt haunt me? Henry Drummond answers these questions and many more in his Addresses. He guides you through several topics, providing clear points along the way, by pulling from the Bible and his experiences. Find answers to your questions and refreshment through the Holy Scriptures.
Addresses by Henry Drummond (Colportage Library #67)
by Henry DrummondWhat does true love look like practically? How do I rest my soul and obtain joy? What exactly should I be seeking in this life? Why does doubt haunt me? Henry Drummond answers these questions and many more in his Addresses. He guides you through several topics, providing clear points along the way, by pulling from the Bible and his experiences. Find answers to your questions and refreshment through the Holy Scriptures.
Addresses on the Revised Version of Holy Scripture
by C. J. EllicottThe following Addresses form the Charge to the Archdeaconry of Cirencester at the Visitation held at the close of October in the present year. The object of the Charge, as the opening words and the tenor of the whole will abundantly indicate, is seriously to suggest the question, whether the time has not now arrived for the more general use of the Revised Version at the lectern in the public service of the Church.