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Discipling Middle Eastern Believers
by Ray G. RegisterDr. Register presents a cogent, compassionate plan for assisting Muslims in their quest to learn of Christ.
Disciplining the Divine: Toward an (Im)political Theology
by Paul FletcherDisciplining the Divine offers the first comprehensive treatment of the Social Model of the Trinity, exploring its central place within much theological discourse of the past half century, including its relation to wider cultural and political concerns. The book highlights the manner in which theologians have attempted to make the doctrine of God relevant to modern issues and outlooks and it charts the conditions that have necessitated such a reconfiguration of theological analysis. While interrogatory in tone and intent, Disciplining the Divine nevertheless provides a critical reconstruction of a Christian theology and practice which might be undertaken within the political and cultural contexts of the new millennium.
Discipulado emocionalmente sano: Pasar del cristianismo superficial a la transformación profunda (Emotionally Healthy Spirituality)
by Peter ScazzeroLa iglesia mundial se enfrenta a una crisis de discipulado. Esta es la manera en cómo avanzar.Los pastores y líderes de las iglesias quieren ver vidas transformadas por el evangelio. Trabajan incansablemente para atender a las personas, iniciar nuevos ministerios, predicar de forma creativa y mantenerse al día con las tendencias. Lamentablemente, muchos de esos esfuerzos no dan como resultado discípulos profundamente transformados.Las estrategias tradicionales de discipulado fracasan porque no se comprometen a:Reducir el ritmo de vida de las personas para que puedan cultivar una relación profunda y personal con Jesús.Desafiar los valores de la cultura occidental que han comprometido la llamada radical a seguir al Jesús crucificado.Integrar la tristeza, la pérdida y la vulnerabilidad, dejando a la gente a la defensiva y fácilmente desencadenada.Medir nuestra madurez espiritual por cómo estamos creciendo en nuestra capacidad de amar a los demás.En Discipulado emocionalmente sano, el exitoso autor Pete Scazzero expone cómo crear una cultura emocionalmente sana y multiplicar a personas profundamente transformadas en cada aspecto de la vida de la iglesia, incluyendo el liderazgo y el desarrollo de equipo, el matrimonio y el ministerio de solteros, los grupos pequeños, la predicación, la adoración, el ministerio de jóvenes y niños, la administración y el evangelismo a los no creyentes.Emotionally Healthy Discipleship The global church is facing a discipleship crisis. Here is how we move forward.Pastors and church leaders want to see lives changed by the gospel. They work tirelessly to care for people, initiate new ministries, preach creatively, and keep up with trends. Sadly, much of this effort does not result in deeply changed disciples.Traditional discipleship strategies fail because they do not:Slow down people's lives so they can cultivate a deep, personal relationship with Jesus.Challenge the values of Western culture that have compromised the radical call to follow the crucified Jesus.Integrate sadness, loss, and vulnerability, leaving people defensive and easily triggered.Measure our spiritual maturity by how we are growing in our ability to love others.In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, bestselling author Pete Scazzero lays out how to create an emotionally healthy culture and multiply deeply changed people in every aspect of church life—including leadership and team development, marriage and single ministry, small groups, preaching, worship, youth and children's ministry, administration, and outreach.Complete with assessments and practical strategies, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship will help you move people to the beneath-the-surface discipleship that has the power to change the world.
Discipulado para Novos Crentes
by Brian GugasExistem várias formas e etapas sobre como um novo crente tem que escolher o seu percurso. Por vezes será desafiante e por vezes a sua fé em Deus pode ser abanada. O 4 passos para o discipulado são Ver Seguir Estar Ficar Se você olhar para a definição do que é um discípulo, irá encontrar seguidor ou pupilo de um líder, de um professor ou de um mestre. É assim mesmo que tem que encarar isto. Você é um verdadeiro crente ou seguidor de Cristo e desenvole esse relacionamento com Deus. Depois que está "discipulado", então precisará de discipular outros. Ao ser um discípulo, você leu, percebeu e incorporou o verdadeiro significado da Palavra de Deus.
Disclosing Church: An Ecclesiology Learned from Conversations in Practice (Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology)
by Clare WatkinsFrom 2006 to 2011 researchers at Heythrop College and the Oxford Centre for ecclesiology and Practical Theology (OxCEPT, Ripon College Cuddesdon) worked on a theological and action research project: "Action Research – Church and Society (ARCS). 2010 saw the publication of Talking About God in Practice: Theological Action research and Practical Theology (SCM), which presented in an accessible way the work of ARCS and its developing methodology. This turned out to be a landmark study in the praxis of Anglican and Catholic ecclesiology in the UK, showing how theology in these differing contexts interacted with the way in which clergy and congregations lived out their religious convictions. This book is a direct follow up to that significant work, authored by one of the original researchers, providing a systematic analysis of the impact of the "theological action research" methodology and its implications for a contemporary ecclesiology. The book presents an ecclesiology generated from church practice, drawing on scholarship in the field as well as the results of the theological action research undertaken. It achieves this by including real scenarios alongside the academic discourse. This combination allows the author to tease out the complex relationship between the theory and the reality of church. Addressing the need for a more developed theological and methodological account of the ARCS project, this is a book that will be of interest to scholars interested not only Western lived religion, but ecclesiology and theology more generally too.
The Disclosure of Politics: Struggles Over the Semantics of Secularization (New Directions in Critical Theory #35)
by Maria LaraPostmodern political critiques speak of the death of ideology, the end of history, and the postsecular return of religious attitudes, yet radical conservative theorists such as Mark Lilla argue religion and politics are inextricably intertwined. Returning much-needed uncertainty to debates over the political while revitalizing the very terms in which they are defined, María Pía Lara explores the ambiguity of secularization and the theoretical potential of a structural break between politics and religion.For Lara, secularization means three things: the translation of religious semantics into politics; a transformation of religious notions into political ideas; and the reoccupation of a space left void by changing political actors that gives rise to new conceptions of political interaction. Conceptual innovation redefines politics as a horizontal relationship between governments and the governed and better enables societies (and individual political actors) to articulate meaning through action—that is, through the emergence of new concepts. These actions, Lara proves, radically transform our understanding of politics and the role of political agents and are further enhanced by challenging the structural dependence of politics on religious phenomena.
The Disclosure of Politics
by Maria Pia LaraMaría Pía Lara explores the ambiguity of secularization and the theoretical potential of a structural break between politics and religion. For Lara, secularization means the translation of religious semantics into politics; a transformation of religious notions into political ideas; and the reoccupation of a space left void by changing political actors, one that gives rise to new conceptions of political interaction. Conceptual innovation redefines politics as a horizontal relationship between governments and the governed, better enabling societies (and political actors) to articulate meaning through action.
The Disconnected Generation
by Josh McdowellThe real battle is not in the amoral and immoral influences of our culture, but in the hearts of our young people, says author and speaker Josh McDowell inThe Disconnected Generation. And our young people are losing hope because they feel isolated and alienated from their parents. They are the disconnected generation. This book shows parents and youth workers how to understand and close the isolation gap to form nurturing, enduring relationships that can withstand cultural influences. As a companion toThe Disconnected Generation,the video curriculum resources provides five video sessions from Josh McDowell offering practical steps that every adult can take to close the emotional gap between themselves and their children.
The Disconnected Man: Breaking Down Walls and Restoring Intimacy with Him
by Jim TurnerTHE DISCONNECTED MAN tracks the journey of one man's surprise discovery of his own disconnectedness and his desire to help other men, and the women who love them, before it is too late. Disconnected men hide out in plain view: in our churches, in our families and in our communities. They are competent, capable men who quietly 'do their duty' and attract little attention. They are fairly happy guys, relatively unemotional and capable of carrying heavy loads of responsibility, but are very difficult to get to know beyond superficial friendship. A closer examination inside their marriages reveals a desert strewn with emotionally emaciated spouses. While their competence may build the church, organize a group, or run a company, they haven't the slightest notion how to connect intimately with those they love. Their wives suffer, usually in silence, while the church and culture press past this couple secretly falling apart. Jim Turner was that disconnected man going about his life, happily fulfilling his duty within his own self-protective bubble, until God suddenly burst it in a most horrific way. His story starts when that devastation left him clinging precariously to the remaining shreds of his broken marriage. Jim longs to share with other disconnected men what he learned through that ordeal, to help them understand their disobedience and show how they can achieve real connection with those they love.
Discorso serio sulla santificazione
by Linda HendersonDio vuole che ogni credente viva una vita pura e santa. Questo è possibile attraverso la potenza dello Spirito Santo. "Discorso serio sulla santificazione" ti aiuterà a darti motivazione, oltre a passi pratici, per diventare un vincitore. Puoi vivere in un modo che piace a Dio e raccogliere ricompense che dureranno per l'eternità!
Discourse Analysis and Media Attitudes
by Tony Mcenery Paul Baker Costas GabrielatosIs the British press prejudiced against Muslims? In what ways can prejudice be explicit or subtle? This book uses a detailed analysis of over 140 million words of newspaper articles on Muslims and Islam, combining corpus linguistics and discourse analysis methods to produce an objective picture of media attitudes. The authors analyse representations around frequently cited topics such as Muslim women who wear the veil and 'hate preachers'. The analysis is self-reflexive and multidisciplinary, incorporating research on journalistic practices, readership patterns and attitude surveys to answer questions which include: what do journalists mean when they use phrases like 'devout Muslim' and how did the 9/11 and 7/7 attacks affect press reporting? This is a stimulating and unique book for those working in fields of discourse analysis and corpus linguistics, while clear explanations of linguistic terminology make it valuable to those in the fields of politics, media studies, journalism and Islamic studies.
Discourse and Ideology in Medieval Japanese Buddhism (Routledge Critical Studies in Buddhism)
by Taigen Dan Leighton Richard K. PayneThe medieval period of Japanese religious history is commonly known as one in which there was a radical transformation of the religious culture. This book suggests an alternate approach to understanding the dynamics of that transformation. One main topic of analysis focuses on what Buddhism - its practices and doctrines, its traditions and institutions - meant for medieval Japanese peoples themselves. This is achieved by using the notions of discourse and ideology and juxtaposing various topics on shared linguistic practices and discursive worlds of medieval Japanese Buddhism. Collating contributions from outstanding scholars in the field of Buddhist Studies, the editors have created an important work that builds on preliminary work on rethinking the importance and meaning of Kamakura Buddhism published recently in English, and adds greatly to the debate.
Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences
by René DescartesIn this work, René Descartes (1596-1650) outlines his "Method," which attempts to apply mathematical reasoning to all fields of inquiry. Starting with universal doubt, Descartes passes via his celebrated "I think, therefore I am," to the certainty of the existence of God.
Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason and of Seeking Truth in the Sciences
by René DescartesIn this work,René Descartes (1596-1650) outlines his "Method," which attempts to apply mathematical reasoning to all fields of inquiry. Starting with universal doubt, Descartes passes via his celebrated "I think, therefore I am," to the certainty of the existence of God.
Discourses at the Communion on Fridays (Philosophy of Religion)
by Søren KierkegaardSøren Kierkegaard's 13 communion discourses constitute a distinct genre among the various forms of religious writing composed by Kierkegaard. Originally published at different times and places, Kierkegaard himself believed that these discourses served as a unifying element in his work and were crucial for understanding his religious thought and philosophy as a whole. Written in an intensely personal liturgical context, the communion discourses prepare the reader for participation in this rite by emphasizing the appropriate posture for forgiveness of sins and confession.
Discourses of Philology and Theology in Nietzsche: From the “Untimelies” to The Anti-Christ
by Paul BishopThis study proposes to examine the tension in Nietzsche’s works between two competing discourses, i.e., the discourse of theology and the discourse of philology. It argues that, in order to understand Nietzsche’s complicated standpoint and the aim of his Kulturkritik, we have to appreciate how he operates with two different discourses, one indexed to belief, faith, liturgy (i.e., the discourse of theology) and another indexed to analytical reason, sceptical investigation, and logical argumentation, as well as historical context and linguistic precision (i.e., the discourse of philology). Its core thesis is that, in the end, Nietzsche can no longer believe, because he thinks he has uncovered a fraudulent production of meaning in the texts, in a way that is comparable with his insight into the production of morality in On the Genealogy of Morals (1887).
Discourses on Religious Diversity: Explorations in an Urban Ecology (AHRC/ESRC Religion and Society Series)
by Martin D. StringerReligious diversity is an ever present, and increasingly visible, reality in cities across the world. It is an issue of immediate concern to city leaders and members of religious communities but do we really know what ordinary members of the public, the people who live in the city, really think about it? Major news items, inter-religious violence and notorious public events often lead to negative views being expressed, especially among those who would not consider themselves to have a religious identity of their own. Martin Stringer explores the highly complex series of discourses around religion and religious diversity that are held by ordinary members of the city; discourses that are often contradictory in themselves and discourses that show that attitudes to religion vary considerably depending on context and wider local or national narratives. Drawing on examples from UK (particularly Birmingham, one of the UK's most diverse cities), Europe and the United States, Stringer offers some practical suggestions for ways in which discourses of religious diversity can be managed in the future. Students in the fields of religious studies, sociology, anthropology and urban studies; practitioners involved in inter-religious debates; and church and other faith leaders and politicians should all find this book an invaluable addition to ongoing debates.
Discourses on the Gita
by M. K. GandhiGandhiji’s Gujarati translation of the Gita titled Anasaktiyoga was published on March 12, 1930. A member of the Ashram found it very difficult to understand and complained about it to Gandhiji who was then in Yeravda Prison. Thereupon, he wrote a series of letters in which he devoted one letter to each chapter on the Gita. These letters were sent weekly along to Narandas Gandhi for being read out at the Ashram prayer meetings. Gandhiji commenced the series with Chapter XII of Gita on November 4, 1930. The following week he sent Chapter I, with a general introductory note on the Gita. The series concluded on February 21, 1932 with Chapter XVIII. In Gandhiji’s words: “I give here, for the guidance of the inmates of the Ashram, the meaning of the Gita which my daily meditation over its teaching has revealed or reveals to me.”
Discover a Richer Life
by Ernest HolmesAn easy-to-read and easy-to-grasp volume that shows the path to health, wealth, and a life of great meaning. Is something missing in your life? The quality of our life's experience, from health and success to prosperity and happiness, stems directly from our relationship with the Universe and the patterns of thought that it inspires. In this beloved inspirational guidebook, Holmes provides the tools and blueprint for the foundation of a new and more successful life, grounded by and centered on the nature and meaning of reality. The world is ripe for discovery, and Discover a Richer Life is the map that will guide readers on a great adventure to a vibrant, fully realized life. .
Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation
by Shundrawn A. ThomasWe are meant to experience joy in our work. But many of us struggle to find a sense of purpose or fulfillment in what we do. Is it possible for us to truly flourish in our work? Business executive Shundrawn Thomas reveals how work is intended to produce lasting value and should be meaningful and productive. A healthy attitude toward work and the workplace requires intentionality and effort. Thomas helps us to a greater understanding of our abilities and passions, which in turn will help us develop into the people we are meant to be. He addresses issues of work ethic, character formation, and work-life synergy to find better harmony between what we do and who we are. Through empirical research and real-life stories, Thomas reveals fundamental truths in easy-to-remember concepts for joy at work regardless of occupation, age, or career stage. You are designed to flourish in your workplace. Come on this journey to transcend your occupation and discover your true vocation.
Discover the Champion in You
by Francis OlonadeThere is a champion in everyone; that&’s the good news. The bad news is that a lot of people live and die without discovering this great treasure that God has deposited in them. In the book, Discover the Champion in You, Rev (Dr) Francis Olonade brings the truth to bear on certain aspects of discovering God&’s will for your life and becoming the champion God has created you to be. In this book you will find answers to questions such as:What is the sure foundation for a good future? There are things that must be in place if you will discover and maximize your true potential in God.How can true greatness be achieved? What can I do to guarantee its fulfilment?Can the champion in me fail to find expression? You will find out the enemies that can cause the short-circuiting of God&’s plan and how you can overcome them.What weapons are effective for offensive battles and which ones are necessary for defensive warfare? You need to know which weapon(s) to use, depending on the type of battle you face.Regardless of your past or current situation, you will always have, as examples, those that found themselves in the same conditions and overcame. The truths found within the pages of this book will reveal to you their secrets and provide the encouragement you need to stand firm in the face of all that the enemy throws at you and become all that God has destined you to be.
Discover the Gift
by Shajen Joy Aziz Demian LichtensteinTake the first steps toward your destiny and begin living the life you were meant to live today. From brother and sister team Demian Lichtenstein and Shajen Joy Aziz comes an inspiring book that explores the basic but vital reality that we are each given a unique Gift, a purpose in our life that is always seeking to express itself. Find that Gift and you can experience joy, power, fulfillment, freedom and unconditional love in ways beyond your imagination. Discover the Gift presents a simple roadmap to a journey of self-discovery that will, undoubtedly, change your life forever. Sharing their own heartfelt, personal stories of tragedy and redemption, Demian and Shajen introduce us to eight fundamental steps that will help you discover the gift within you--and prepare you to share that gift with others. Along the way you will receive both direction and support from a wide range of the world's most influential transformational leaders, people from all walks of life who not only live their Gift every day, but who have made it their purpose to help you do the same. Among them: His Holiness the Dalai Lama; His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar; Mark Victor Hansen; Dr. Sonia Powers; Mary Manin Morrissey; Dr. Barbara De Angelis, Jack Canfield, and Michael Bernard Beckwith, to name just a few. Inspiring as well as practical, Discover the Gift illuminates that place inside each of us where an extraordinary Gift awaits to come alive. Your Destiny Awaits. Discover the Gift. It's Why You're Here.From the Hardcover edition.
Discover the Mystery of Faith
by Glenn PackiamWhat if the way we worship isn't just an expression of our faith, but is what shapes our faith?The Church has believed this about the way we worship and pray together for centuries: The way we worship becomes the way we believe. But if this is true, it's time to take a closer look at what we say and sing and do each week. Drawing from his own discovery of ancient worship practices, Glenn Packiam helps us understand why the Church made creedal proclamations and Psalm-praying a regular part of their worship. He shares about why the Eucharist was the climactic point of their corporate "re-telling of the salvation story."When our worship becomes a rich feast, our faith is nourished and no longer anemic. The more our worship speaks of Christ, the more we enter into the mystery of faith.
Discover the Power of One: Make Your Life Count
by Michael YoussefRenowned speaker Michael Youssef demonstrates how every individual can become a dynamic force for good in the world, setting the trend and gaining allies for a righteous cause. Sometimes the negative news, the bombardment of distorted media messages, and the pressures of the day can feel crushing. So much of what advertising promotes, what television reveals, and what so-called experts tell us to do is actually wrong, in direct opposition to the Word of God. How can one person stand up and make a positive difference in a world inundated with negativity? Michael Youssef shows how an individual can take a strong stand for what is godly behavior, biblical truth, and right attitudes. Even one person has the power to influence the world for good. This book will show you how to: maintain your identity; challenge the status quo; experience God's rewards; know the truth that sets you free; overcome life's tests; stand on a sure foundation of absolutes. Readers will find themselves inspired to become transforming powers for good in this often-chaotic world.
Discover the Power Within You: A Guide to the Unexplored Depths Within (Plus Ser.)
by Eric ButterworthThe fortieth anniversary edition of the inspirational classic—with a foreword by Maya Angelou. “This book changed my perspective on life and religion.” —Oprah WinfreyIn the newest edition of Eric Butterworth’s inspiring tour de force, the author shares the greatest discovery of all time: the ability to see the divine within us all. Jesus saw this divine dimension in every human being, and Butterworth reveals this hidden and untapped resource to be a source of limitless abundance. Exploring this “depth potential,” Butterworth outlines ways in which we can release the power locked within us for better health, greater confidence, increased success, and inspired openness to let our “light shine” forth for others. “A wonderful book . . . truly a life-changer, as many readers know. This book really does release the power within us all.” —Norman Vincent Peale“For many, this book will be an answer in itself. For many more, it will open doors to ever-richer depths.” —Ira Progoff, Founder, Intensive Journal Program for Self Development