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Gather the Daughters: Shortlisted for The Arthur C Clarke Award
by Jennie MelamedFor fans of Emma Cline's THE GIRLS and Emily St John Mandel's STATION 11, this dark, unsettling and hugely compelling story of an isolated island cult will get under your skin.On a small isolated island, there's a community that lives by its own rules. Boys grow up knowing they will one day reign inside and outside the home, while girls know they will be married and pregnant within moments of hitting womanhood. But before that time comes, there is an island ritual that offers children an exhilarating reprieve. Every summer they are turned out onto their doorsteps to roam wild: they run, they fight, they sleep on the beach and build camps in trees. They are free. It is at the end of one of these summers, as the first frost laces the ground, that one of the younger girls witnesses something she was never supposed to see. And she returns home, muddy and terrified, clutching in her small hand a truth that could unravel their carefully constructed island world forever.(P)2017 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Gathered at the Table
by Glenys NellistWritten in both prose and poetry, Gathered at the Table engages children as it begins with the example set by Jesus at the Last Supper in Jerusalem and shows readers that even though there are many ways to take communion, the meaning is the same: in Communion, we remember Christ&’s sacrifice for us.Ever since Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples, Christians all around the world gather to celebrate Communion so they can remember Jesus too. The bread reminds us of Jesus&’s body. The wine reminds us of Jesus&’s blood. Bestselling author Glenys Nellist takes children ages 4-8 through the action of communion and encourages them to reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for us.Gathered at the table,Sharing wine and bread.&“I want you to remember me,&”Jesus softly said.Gathered at the Table:Features beautiful prose and poetry that celebrate and explain CommunionIllustrates various forms of Communion, from infant to adultShowcases various Christian faith traditions through vibrant illustrationsIs perfect for baptisms, First Communions, and baby shower or newborn giftsImpresses the spiritual importance of Communion Don&’t miss other titles by Glenys Nellist:?Baptized in the Water, the Snuggle Time and Letters from God series, &‘Twas the Evening of Christmas, &‘Twas the Morning of Easter,?and?The Wonder That Is You.
Gathering Stones: Remembering All That God Has Done For You
by Sara W. BerryGathering Stones is a 40-day devotional that calls Christians to remember who God is, what He has promised, what He has instructed, and what He has done. There were many times in the Bible when believers gathered stones as reminders of the great truths of God’s power and grace. Remembering these truths is a conscious act—an effort that provides great reward for one’s soul. Deuteronomy 4:9 (NLT) says, “But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Do not let these memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren.” Follow the journey of Sara W. Berry as she shares some of her own “stones of remembrance” stories and inspires readers to see the miracles of God wrapped up in ordinary life. Gathering Stones is the perfect devotional for any need of spiritual inspiration. It encourages readers to collect their own stones of remembrance as they see Him more clearly in everyday life.
Gathering the Threads: A Novel
by Cindy WoodsmallFinally back in the Old Order Amish world she loves, Will Ariana’s new perspectives draw her family closer together— or completely rip them apart?After months away in the Englisch world, Ariana Brenneman is overjoyed to be in the Old Order Amish home where she was raised. Yet her excitement is mixed with an unexpected apprehension as she reconciles all she’s learned from her biological parents with the uncompromising teachings of her Plain community. Although her childhood friend, ex-Amish Quill Schlabach, hopes to help her navigate her new role amongst her people, Ariana’s Daed doesn’t understand why his sweet daughter is suddenly questioning his authority. What will happen if she sows seeds of unrest and rebellion in the entire family? Meanwhile, Skylar Nash has finally found her place among the large Brenneman family, but Ariana’s arrival threatens to unravel Skylar’s new identity—and her sobriety. Both Ariana and Skylar must discover the true cords that bind a family and community together and grasp tight the One who holds their authentic identities close to His heart. Gathering the Threads is the third and final novel in The Amish of Summer Grove series.
Gathering: Spirituality And Theology In Free Church Worship
by Christopher J. EllisThis is a work of liturgical theology in which the faith of the Christian community is explored through a study of its worship. The book is significant in doing this from a Free Church perspective. Most ecumenical work on worship has been greatly influenced by those traditions which use written liturgical texts and who give a normative place to the Eucharist. Free Church worship however needs to be studied on its own terms if its ecumenical contribution is to be fully appreciated. Conversely evangelical attention to worship has tended to be pragmatic rather than theological and has not used the insights of liturgical study to understand worship as a key place of spiritual formation or expression. Using a study of Baptist worship, Gathering explores the spitiruality implicit in a worship tradition which to date has received little theological or historical attention.
Gautama Buddha
by Vishvapani BlomfieldThe words and example of Gautama (often known by the title, "Buddha") have affected billions of people. But what do we really know about him? While there is much we cannot say for certain about the historical Gautama, this persuasive new biography provides the fullest and most plausible account yet.Weaving ancient sources and modern understanding into a compelling narrative, Gautama Buddha places his birth around 484 BCE, his Enlightenment in 449 BCE and his death in 404 BCE, a century later than the traditional dates. Vishvapani Blomfield examines Gautama's words and impact to shed fresh light on his culture, his spiritual search and the experiences and teachings that led his followers, to call him "The Awakened One." Placing Gautama in a credible historical setting without assuming that he was really just an ordinary person, this book draws on the myths and legends that surround him to illuminate the significance of his life. It traces Gautama's investigations of consciousness, his strikingly original view of life and his development of new forms of religious community and practice. This insightful and thought-provoking biography will appeal to anyone interested in history and religion, and in the Buddha as a thinker, spiritual teacher and a seminal cultural figure. Gautama Buddha is a gripping account of one of history's most powerful personalities.
Gautama Buddha: Education for Wisdom
by Zane M. DiamondThis book examines some of the key elements of Buddhist education theory, in particular about educating for wisdom, the ultimate goal of Buddhist education. The teachings of Gautama Buddha have endured for thousands of years carried into the present era in schools, universities, temples, personal development courses, martial arts academies and an array of Buddhist philosophical societies across the globe. Philosophically, the ideas of the Buddha have held appeal across many cultures, but less is known about the underlying educational theories and practices that shape teaching and learning within Buddhist-inspired educational contexts. The chapters outline the development of the Buddha’s teachings, his broad approach to education and their relevance in the 21st century. Subsequently, the book reviews the history of the evolution of the various schools of Buddhist thought, their teaching and learning styles and the dissemination among Asia and later also the Western countries. The book discusses education theories and devices embedded within the Buddhist teachings, examining the works found in the Tipitaka, the Buddhist canon.
Gautama Buddha: In Life and Legend
by Betty KelenA &“reverential and revealing&” biography of Siddhartha, the ancient Indian spiritual teacher upon whose teachings Buddhism was founded (Kirkus Reviews). The legendary story of Gautama Buddha, told by Betty Kelen in this riveting book, captures the essence of both a man and a spirit. His teachings, characterized by a mystical eastern folklore and an inspirational wisdom, have never been matched by anyone else in history. They are marked by determination and a quest for the sacred, and led him to an enlightenment that shaped the foundation of many Eastern civilizations.
Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of The Awakened One
by Vishvapani BlomfieldThere are many accounts of the Buddha's life that mix legend and history. This compelling new biography discriminates between fact and fiction to reveal Gautama, the remarkable human being behind the legends, and shed new light on his teachings.Plunging us into the noise, smells and jostling streets of Gautama's world, Vishvapani Blomfield brings the Buddha to life as a passionate and determined individual — a strikingly modern figure who rejected contemporary beliefs and found his own answers by mastering his mind. Even after he gained Enlightenment and became the Buddha ('the Awakened One') Gautama experienced struggles as well as triumphs as he trod India's dusty paths. Vishvapani shows how he sought to establish a community of practitioners amid his society's divided culture and perilous politics and how the ideas that became the Buddhist teachings grew from Gautama's efforts to address the needs and beliefs of his listeners. Drawing on years of meticulous research into original sources, Gautama Buddha takes us within touching distance of one of history's greatest figures.
Gautama Buddha: The Life and Teachings of The Awakened One
by Vishvapani BlomfieldThere are many accounts of the Buddha's life that mix legend and history. This compelling new biography discriminates between fact and fiction to reveal Gautama, the remarkable human being behind the legends, and shed new light on his teachings.Plunging us into the noise, smells and jostling streets of Gautama's world, Vishvapani Blomfield brings the Buddha to life as a passionate and determined individual — a strikingly modern figure who rejected contemporary beliefs and found his own answers by mastering his mind. Even after he gained Enlightenment and became the Buddha ('the Awakened One') Gautama experienced struggles as well as triumphs as he trod India's dusty paths. Vishvapani shows how he sought to establish a community of practitioners amid his society's divided culture and perilous politics and how the ideas that became the Buddhist teachings grew from Gautama's efforts to address the needs and beliefs of his listeners. Drawing on years of meticulous research into original sources, Gautama Buddha takes us within touching distance of one of history's greatest figures.
Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct: Breaking the Silence
by Robert Goss Donald Boisvert“Why did it take 30 years for American bishops to listen to the victims of Catholic clerical abuse?” Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct: Breaking the Silence is a compelling indictment of Roman Catholic teachings on homosexuality and sexuality. Inspired by The Silence of Sodom: Homosexuality in Modern Catholicism, Mark Jordan’s controversial examination of homoeroticism in American Catholic culture, this groundbreaking book examines how the current crisis of clerical abuse affects and stigmatizes gay priests living in a climate of hysteria and condemnation. The book’s contributors, an eclectic mix of scholars and clerics, question whether the church can survive centuries of secrets and scandals. In the wake of very real concerns about a possible inquisition launched by the Catholic Church against its gay members, Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct continues the efforts of the Gay Men’s Issues in Religion Group of the American Academy of Religion to honor the work of Mark Jordan, who contributes his thoughts on the issues raised by the book. A panel of former Jesuits, a former seminarian with the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, a Dominican, a Franciscan, and several feminist authors present different perspectives on gay priests, clerical/ecclesial misogyny, games of power and abuse, and religious scapegoating, writing with eloquence and pain, a great deal of pride, and a touch of justifiable divine righteousness. Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct includes:“Celibate Men, Ambivalent Saints, and Games of Desire”, “A Call to Liberation of Gay Catholic Clergy”, “Speaking Loud or Shutting Up: The Homosexual-type Problem”, “Those Troubling Gay Priests”, “Catholicism and a Crisis of Intimate Relations” and much more! Gay Catholic Priests and Clerical Sexual Misconduct: Breaking the Silence is an invaluable resource for academics, members of the clergy, seminarians, chaplains and counselors, and anyone interested in homosexuality and religion.
Gay Conversations with God: Straight Talk on Fanatics, Fags and the God Who Loves Us All
by James Alexander LangteauxRepresenting a first in gay and Christian publishing, this provocative book presents a complete reversal of thought and action, contending that God loves homosexuals without attempting to refute scripture references. The study confronts its subject with a quirky sense of humor in the spirit of the "bedtime story," providing a rare evangelical Christian volume addressed directly to the gay community. Unorthodox in its presentation, this guide speaks the language of those who may feel abandoned, condemned, and damned while avoiding reinterpretations of scriptural passages, making the gospel accessible to a younger, free-spirited generation. Spearheading a volatile topic with candor and grace, this consideration reframes the never-ending question, Is homosexuality a sin? and instead asks the gay community for a cease-fire-to forgive, love, and help put a stop to a cultural war being waged in the world.
Gay Girl Prayers
by Emily AustinA collection of poetry reclaiming Catholic prayers and biblical passages to empower girls, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The extreme level of sass in Emily Austin’s Gay Girl Prayers does not mean that this collection is irreverent. On the contrary, in rewriting Bible verses to affirm and uplift queer, feminist, and trans realities, Austin invites readers into a giddy celebration of difference and a tender appreciation for the lives and perspectives of “strange women.” Packed with zingy one liners, sexual innuendo, self-respect, U-Hauling, and painfully earnest declarations of love, this is gayness at its best, harnessed to a higher purpose and ready to fight the powers that be.
Gay and Catholic: Accepting My Sexuality, Finding Community, Living My Faith
by Eve TushnetIn this first book from an openly lesbian and celibate Catholic, widely published writer and blogger Eve Tushnet recounts her spiritual and intellectual journey from atheism to faithful Catholicism and shows how gay Catholics can love and be loved while adhering to Church teaching.
Gay and Lesbian Theologies: Repetitions with Critical Difference
by Elizabeth StuartGay and lesbian theology has been one of the most distinctive voices to have emerged in Christian theology in the last 30 years. It has placed lesbian and gay experience at the heart of the theological process. Elizabeth Stuart, one of the most prominent theologians in this field, presents the first critical survey of gay and lesbian theology arguing that its emergence was nothing short of miraculous. Gay and lesbian theologians managed to take a dominant Christian discourse which rendered them sinful, sick and harmful to the common good and transform it into a theology which argued that a person’s sexuality provided the point of contact between God and themselves. Stuart argues that, miraculous though this was, gay and lesbian theology has revealed itself to be 'bankrupt' - incapable of providing universally convincing reasons for the inclusion of lesbian and gay people and their relationships in the Church and unable to deal with the defining experience of lesbian and gay communities in the late twentieth-century - AIDS. Stuart concludes that lesbian and gay people and their opponents in the Church have too easily bought into modern constructions of sexual identity and cut themselves off from a Christian tradition which is far more ’queer’ in that it refuses to accept the stability of gender and sexual desire. Stuart argues that the only way out of the current deadlock on the issue of homosexuality in the Churches is for both sides to embrace this ancient queer tradition - a Christian tradition which teaches that in the end gender and sexual identities have no ultimate importance.
Gay on God's Campus: Mobilizing for LGBT Equality at Christian Colleges and Universities
by Jonathan S. ColeyAlthough the LGBT movement has made rapid gains in the United States, LGBT people continue to face discrimination in faith communities. In this book, sociologist Jonathan S. Coley documents why and how student activists mobilize for greater inclusion at Christian colleges and universities. Drawing on interviews with student activists at a range of Christian institutions of higher learning, Coley shows that students, initially drawn to activism because of their own political, religious, or LGBT identities, are forming direct action groups that transform university policies, educational groups that open up campus dialogue, and solidarity groups that facilitate their members' personal growth. He also shows how these LGBT activists apply their skills and values after graduation in subsequent political campaigns, careers, and family lives, potentially serving as change agents in their faith communities for years to come. Coley's findings shed light on a new frontier of LGBT activism and challenge prevailing wisdom about the characteristics of activists, the purpose of activist groups, and ultimately the nature of activism itself. For more information about this project's research methodology and theoretical grounding, please visit http://jonathancoley.com/book
Gaza Faces History
by Enzo TraversoIn this urgent, insightful essay, a respected historian places the Israeli-Palestinian war in context, challenging Western attitudes about the region.Is the destruction of Gaza only a consequence of the October 7, 2023 attack, or is it also the outcome of a long process of dispossession and eradication? Do Palestinians have the right to resist the occupation? Is talking about genocide anti-Semitism? Enzo Traverso goes to the root of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict by calling history into question and offers a critical interpretation that overturns the one-sided perspective from which we have become accustomed to observing what is happening in Gaza.Israel is usually described as a democratic island in the middle of an obscurantist ocean, and Hamas as a movement inspired by bloodthirsty fanaticism. The destruction of Gaza is reminiscent of the golden age of colonialism, when the West perpetrated genocides in Asia and Africa in the name of its civilizing mission. Its essential assumptions remain the same: civilization versus barbarism, progress versus intolerance. Alongside the ritual statements about Israel&’s right to defend itself, no one ever mentions the Palestinians&’ right to resist decades-long aggression. But if a genocidal war is unleashed in the name of fighting anti-Semitism, it is our own ethical values and political norms that are tarnished: the assumptions of our moral conscience—the distinction between oppressor and oppressed, perpetrators and victims—risk being turned upside down. The October 7 attack was terrifying, but it must be analyzed and not just condemned. And we must do so by summoning all the critical tools of historical research. Should the war in Gaza end in a second Nakba, Israel&’s legitimacy will be permanently compromised. In that case, neither American weapons nor Western media, nor the distorted and outraged memory of the Holocaust will be able to redeem it.
Gazing Through a Prism Darkly: Reflections on Merold Westphal's Hermeneutical Epistemology (Perspectives in Continental Philosophy)
by B. Keith PuttMerold Westphal has been in the foremost ranks of philosophers who proclaim a new postsecular philosophy. By articulating an epistemology sensitive to the realities of cognitive finitude and moral weakness, he defends a wisdom that begins in both humility and commitment, one that always confesses that human beings can encounter meaning and truth only as human beings, never as gods.The present volume focuses on this wisdom of humility that characterizes Westphal's thought and explores how that wisdom, expressed through the redemptive dynamic of doubt, can contribute to developing a postsecular apologetic for faith.This book can function both as an accessible introduction to Westphal for those who have not read him extensively and also as an informed critical appreciation and extension of his work for those who are more experienced readers.
Ge Inspiration Till Din Dag
by Ulrike Maria Ann KapborgCitat och frågor. En särskild tanke för varje dag, av den inspirerande metafysikläraren ULRIKE. Att Leva bättre med ett riktigt tankesätt, för alla som söker.Det finns tusentals affirmationer på Internet numera, de ljuder av sanning och godhet och är absolut ett steg i rätt riktning. De betyder dock inte något om du bara läser dem och inte aktivt tillämpar dem. Ditt liv kommer inte att förändras såvida du inte använder dessa nya och förbättrade tankar varje dag. Att lära om att leva ett bättre liv är om tillämpning och inte om anförande av sanning. Oavsett hur ofta du upprepar affirmationerna kommer de inte att manifesteras om du inte agerar utifrån dem.Trovärdighet och Förståelse kommer från erfarenhet och från att ha bevisat för oss själva att Lagarna fungerar och hur de fungerar. Det krävs engagemang för att finna Sanningen. "Sök och ni skall finna" - "knacka på och dörren ska öppnas"...ja, det kräver en stark längtan efter att förstå Livets arbete och det krävs kärlek till att lära och lära ut samt nyfikenhet.Vi är alla elever och lärare. Vi lär av varandra. Vi ser i den andre vad vi beundrar eller vad vi föraktar, beroende på vad vi ännu behöver lära oss. Det är nödvändigt att känna till denna sanning och att använda detta värdefulla verktyg för självförbättring.Kom ihåg:"Låt din stjärna lysa klart! Släpp taget om alla begränsningar, tvivel och rädslor. Träd in i en värld där allt är möjligt. Det här är ditt sanna tillstånd, ditt spirituella arv. Omfamna denna födslorätt och älska med hela ditt hjärta."
Gear Up!: Nine Essential Processes for the Optimized Church
by Kay KotanIn Gear Up!, Kay Kotan outlines nine areas of ministry wherecongregations must intentionally design a process. It is not enough todecide, "We are going to refocus in this direction." Leaders must decidehow and what steps they will take. Who will do what, and when? Thisconcise and exceedingly practical new book can help. "Kay Kotanhas long enjoyed a well-deserved reputation among both laity and clergyas a passionate, positive change agent. In her new book, readers willfind a rich synthesis of her time-tested insights and hands-on work withlocal churches of all sizes and circumstances. If your church hasslipped into reverse or is stuck in neutral, Gear Up! can help get itdriving forward!" —Jim Ozier, Director of New Church Development, NorthTexas Conference, UMC; author of Clip In and The Changeover Zone fromAbingdon Press"Gear Up! is packed with practical information andchecklists designed to empower leaders and teams. This book should behanded to every church leader and board member so that they willunderstand the essential hows and whys of effective ministry in today’scomplex world." —Blake Bradford, Assistant Director for ClergyDevelopment, Center for Vitality, Arkansas Conference, UMC"Thisis a tactical, practical, nitty-gritty, boots-on-the-ground,systems-oriented book. It gives you a series of diagnostics to run onyour church so that you can get on the road to faithful discipling."—Cynthia Fierro Harvey, Bishop, Louisiana Conference, UMC"Healthysystems lead to healthy churches. Gear Up! is a systems manual to helpour churches be healthy so that we can fulfill our mission of makingdisciples who transform their community and the world." —Kelly P. Brown,Director for Congregational Vitality, East Ohio Conference, UMC"KayKotan understands that sustained growth depends on healthy systems.Gear Up! provides helpful insights and checklists to diagnose the stateof your systems so that your church can ‘gear up’ for the long run."—Phil Schroeder, Director of Congregational Development, North GeorgiaConference, UMC
Gebed van Jehósafat
by Gabriël AgboElke stryd in hierdie lewe is wenbaar. Alle stryde wat jy in die gesig staar, as individueel of groep word deur drie kategorieë verteenwoordig - oorlog, siekte en hongersnood. Oorlog verteenwoordig beide fisiese en spirituele opposisie, gevegte en konflikte wat ons daagliks in die gesig staar. Siekte sluit in alle siektes, infeksies, geneesbare en ongeneesbare siektes. Dan, hongersnood of droogte het betrekking op alle ekonomiese, finansiële tekort en ander uitdagings. En in hierdie boek, wys ons jou effektiewelik dat dit moontlik is om altyd deur hierdie uitdagings te gaan en as 'n oorwinnaar uit te kom. Hier, sal jy gevestigde en getoetse beginsels vind wat jou permanent aan die wenners kant sal plaas. Hulle is inderdaad getoets, goddelik, universeel en vir ewig. Hulle kan nie misluk nie! Hier sal jy tien gelaaide en kragtige hoofstukke vind: Gebed van Jehósafat; God van Hemel en aarde; Dit is ons erfenis; Oorlog, siekte en hongersnood; Kyk hoe hulle ons beloon; Sal jy hulle nie keer nie; Moenie moedeloos of bang wees nie; So spreek die Here, Marsjeer uit en neem jou posisie in; Krag van lofprysing. Ons het ook 'n stel kragtige gebeds punte aan die einde van elke hoofstuk wat onmiddelike resultate sal oplewer.
Gebet des Jehoshaphat
by Gabriel Agbo Jessica KallweitJede Schlacht kann gewonnen werden! Jede Schlacht, der wir als Gruppe oder Individuum entgegen treten, kann in drei Kategorien eingeordnet werden- Kriege, Krankheiten und Hungersnöte. Kriege repräsentieren beides, physische und spirituelle Gegner, Schlachten und Konflikte, denen wir täglich gegenüber treten. Krankheiten beinhalten alle Gebrechen, Infektionen: heilbare und unheilbare Krankheiten. Schlieβlich beinhalten Hungersnöte oder Dürren alle ökonomischen und finanzielle Mängel und andere Schwierigkeiten. In diesem Buch zeigen wir effektiv, dass es möglich ist durch diese Schwierigkeiten zu gehen und immer siegreich zu sein. Hier wirst du etablierte und getestete Regeln finden, die dich permanent auf die Siegerseite bringen werden. Sie sind tatsächlich getestet, heilig, universal und ewig. Sie können nicht versagen! Hier wirst du gut gefüllte und starke Kapitel finden: Gebet des Jehoshaphat, Gott des Himmels und der Erde. Es ist unser Erbe. Krieg, Krankheiten und Hungersnot, Sehe wie sie uns belohnen. Wirst du sie nicht aufhalten? Habe keine Angst oder sei entmutigt: Es ist nicht dein Kampf. Marschiere hinaus und nehme deine Position ein und Die Kraft des Gebets. Wir haben auch mächtige Gebetspunkte eingesetzt, die sofortige Resultate am Ende jedes Kapitels bringen werden.
Geek and Hacker Stories: Code, Culture And Storytelling From The Technosphere
by Brian AlleyneGeeks, hackers and gamers share a common ‘geek culture’, whose members are defined and define themselves mainly in terms of technology and rationality. The members of geek culture produce and circulate stories to express who they are and to explain and justify what they do. Geek storytelling draws on plots and themes from the wider social and cultural context in which geeks live. The author surveys many stories of heated exchanges and techno-tribal conflicts that date back to the earliest days of personal computing, which construct the “self” and the “enemy”, and express and debate a range of political positions. Geek and Hacker Stories will be of interest to students of digital social science and media studies. Both geeky and non-technical readers will find something of value in this account.
Geen Kruis, Geen Kroon
by Gabriël AgboHierdie klein maar kragtige boek is geskryf om Christene aan te moedig en te bemagtig wie deur moeilike tye van beproewing gaan. Hulle moet weet dat daardie onaangename omstandighede as God se instrumente sal dien op hulle op te lig na hulle volgende fase of deurbraak toe. Hier sal ons sien dat ons houding ons hoogte kan vasstel in ons wandel met God. En ook, dat daar is altyd profyt in elke teëspoed.
Gei jiàohuì de xìnjiàn: Letters to the Church Chinese Edition (Exponential Ser.)
by Francis Chan如果一切都按照上帝的心意而行，今天的教会会是什么样子？ 这是陈恩藩牧师迄今为止最有力量的一本 书，他深深扎根于圣经真理，回顾自己牧会历程 中的失败经历，展望教会的愿景，透过很多真实 的故事，让人看到上帝如何使用 普通的人来改 变这个世界。 正如陈牧师所说： 我们已经离上帝最初设 立教会的心意太远了。我们当前所经历的，与圣 经所描绘的教会生活有着天壤之别。多年来，教 会领袖们将教会超凡的奥秘束之高阁，把会众训 练成一群对次要事物上瘾的人。是时候悔改了。 当耶稣再来的时候，我们是忙着照顾他的新 妇还是我们自己的生活？本书提醒我们，教会原 来是如此的充满能力和荣耀，并呼召我们再一次 回到上帝最初设立教会的心意当中。