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Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible
by Kevin J. Vanhoozer Mark L. Strauss J. Daniel Hays J. Scott DuvallJust as a rock climber’s handhold enables him to master the mountain, a firm grasp on God’s Word empowers us to traverse the challenging, risky slopes of life. Grasping God’s Word helps college students, beginning seminary students, and other serious readers get a grip on the solid rock of Scripture—how to read it, how to interpret it, and how to apply it. Filling the gap between approaches that are too simple and others that are too technical, this book starts by equipping readers with general principles of interpretation, then moves on to apply those principles to specific genres and contexts. Features include: • Proven in classrooms across the country • Hands-on exercises to guide students through the interpretation process • Emphasis on real-life application • Supplemented by a website for professors providing extensive teaching materials • Accompanying workbook (sold separately) This third edition includes updated illustrations, appendices, bibliography, and assignments, and has been rearranged for clarity. In order to emphasize the redemptive narrative arc of the Bible and provide greater canonical correlation, the authors have modified the steps of the Interpretive Journey to include a fifth step throughout the book: 1. Grasp the text in their town. What did the text mean to the biblical audience? 2. Measure the width of the river to cross. What are the differences between the biblical audience and us? 3. Cross the principlizing bridge. What is the theological principle in this text? 4. Cross into the rest of Scripture. Does the rest of the canon’s teaching modify or qualify this principle? 5. Grasp the text in our town. How should Christians today apply the theological principle in their lives? Grasping God’s Word progresses through the following five sections: 1. How to Read the Book—Basic Tools 2. Contexts—Now and Then 3. Meaning and Application 4. The Interpretive Journey—New Testament 5. The Interpretive Journey—Old Testament
Grassroots Asian Theology: Thinking the Faith from the Ground Up
by Simon ChanGrassroots Asian Theology,Grassroots Asian Theology
Grassroots Pentecostalism in Brazil and the United States: Migrations, Missions, and Mobility (Christianity and Renewal - Interdisciplinary Studies)
by Paul J. PalmaThis book offers an historical and comparative profile of classical pentecostal movements in Brazil and the United States in view of their migratory beginnings and transnational expansion. Pentecostalism’s inception in the early twentieth century, particularly in its global South permutations, was defined by its grassroots character. In contrast to the top-down, hierarchical structure typical of Western forms of Christianity, the emergence of Latin American Pentecostalism embodied stability from the bottom up—among the common people. While the rise to prominence of the Assemblies of God in Brazil, the Western hemisphere’s largest (non-Catholic) denomination, demanded structure akin to mainline contexts, classical pentecostals such as the Christian Congregation movement cling to their grassroots identity. Comparing the migratory and missional flow of movements with similar European and US roots, this book considers the prospects for classical Brazilian pentecostals with an eye on the problems of church growth and polity, gender, politics, and ethnic identity.
Grassroots Zen
by Manfred B. Steger Perle BessermanMany Zen Buddhist practitioners have come to question some of Japanese Zen's less democratic aspects -- from the strict, male-dominated hierarchies to the racial overtones. At the same time, modern American Buddhists often find it difficult to integrate zazen (seated Zen meditation) with lives of family, work, and social engagement. This book offers a fascinating guide to overcoming both these dilemmas. A study of how one Zen group returned to an ancient Chinese tradition of community meditation practice without a leader or hierarchy, this book also outlines an authentic, grassroots approach, urging people from all walks of life to come together in meditation and the study of dharma. Grassroots Zen focuses on the challenge of truly becoming one with the moment in our frantically paced society; of finding a space for the passing self; and of achieving balance between Zen practice and daily life, as well as individuality in community. A thoughtful and absorbing work, Grassroots Zen is an important book for those seeking a practice that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks
by Diana Butler BassThe author of the multiple award-winning Grounded and leading trend spotter in contemporary Christianity explores why gratitude is missing as a modern spiritual practice, offers practical suggestions for reclaiming it, and illuminates how the shared practice of gratitude can lead to greater connection with God, our world, and our own souls.More and more people are finding God beyond the walls of traditional religious institutions, but these seekers often miss the church community itself, including its shared spiritual practices such as gratitude. While four out of five Americans have told pollsters they feel gratitude in their daily lives, cultural commentator and religion expert Diana Butler Bass finds that claim to be at odds with the discontent that permeates modern society.There is a gap, she argues, between our desire to be grateful and our ability to behave gratefully—a divide that influences our understanding of morality, worship, and institutional religion itself. In Grateful, Bass challenges readers to think about the impact gratitude has in our spiritual lives, and encourages them to make gratitude a "difficult and much-needed spiritual practice for our personal lives and to make a better world."Grateful is partially an individual, emotional response to our circumstances, but research has shown that what we often miss is how much more it is a communal, actionable response. Bass examines this more unexpected experience of gratitude, and reveals how people and communities can practice it and thrive, whether or not they are part of a traditional religious community.
Gratitude - Mom Devotional: Prayers to Pause, Reflect, and Give Thanks
by Jenifer MetzgerFoster an attitude of gratitude as you fortify your faith with this mom devotional Moms often make for excellent multitaskers. But the busyness of motherhood can sometimes blind you to the blessings that surround you. Gratitude - Mom Devotional encourages you to take a moment to appreciate all that life has to offer. Over the span of several months, develop a daily practice centered around faith. Explore how God's Word enhances your role as a mother and helps you generate a more joyous outlook. Inside this women's devotional you'll find: 60+ devotions—Give thanks for the gifts of every day as you engage with short Scripture passages, readings, and prayers. Advice on motherhood—Use Biblical teachings to gain insight into the maternal experience with lessons like Thankful for My Body and Cultivate a Home of Gratitude. Space to reflect—Each devotion ends with dedicated writing space, allowing you to collect your thoughts and put your prayers to paper. Embrace the joy and grace of daily life with this devotional journal for women.
Gratitude Devotional for Men: Powerful Devotions of Praise and Thanksgiving
by Justin DouglasGrow in gratitude and faith with these daily devotions With all of life's distractions, it can be easy to take for granted the blessings that surround you. Written for Christian men, this daily devotional helps you nurture a deeper sense of gratitude through Scripture and prayer and reminds you to give thanks for the miracle of each day. What sets this apart from other devotionals for men: 70 devotions—You'll discover Bible passages selected to inspire thankfulness and faith, as well as sections that challenge you to put those lessons into action. Just a few minutes a day—This once-a-day commitment fits into any busy schedule, allowing you to center your day on positivity and gratitude whenever you need it. Room for reflection—If you want to spend more time with each devotion, you'll find plenty of space to write down your thoughts and prayers at the end of each entry. Thoughtful gift—Help the Christian men in your life achieve the peace of mind that comes with gratitude by gifting them this men's daily devotional Deepen your gratitude a little more every day with this standout men's devotional.
Gratitude Is Your Superpower: A Book About Being Thankful and Embracing Positivity (My Superpowers)
by Amy WeberA kids book about gratitude to be thankful for! Gratitude is a superpower for kids and adults alike. Instilling a sense of gratitude in children leads to increased happiness, a greater sense of optimism, and better social interactions. This gratitude book for kids ages 5-7 will help adults share the joy of giving and receiving thanks. Beautifully illustrated stories show how little superheroes Grace and Guillermo use their gratitude superpowers on a daily basis. The stories emphasize being thankful for things both big and small and how good it feels to share thankfulness with other people. Use these gratitude lessons to start training little superheroes!Get to know your superpower—The introduction teaches kids what gratitude means and encourages them to start looking for things that they are thankful for. Use your superpower for good—Grace's and Guillermo's simple real-life stories show kids how to use their gratitude superpower to keep a positive mindset, and prompts following each story help kids articulate what they learned. Strengthen your superpower —Find activities - like sending a thank-you note to someone in the community - that allow kids to put gratitude into action. Discussion questions explore and reinforce the effects of being thankful and showing thanks. Gratitude is Your Superpower introduces habits of positivity and gratitude kids will have for life.
Gratitude Prayers: Prayers, Poems, and Prose for Everyday Thankfulness
by June Cotner"The selections in this book will encourage you to pay attention to things that make you laugh, the places that nourish you, the loved ones who inspire and guide you, and caring strangers who bring blessings to your days."—June CotnerGratitude Prayers is an uplifting collection of inspiring prayers, reflective poems, and motivating quotes that will open you to experience more joy and wonder in life. In this gracious anthology, June Cotner offers more than 100 motivational selections that remind you to embrace each and every day with abundance and thankfulness. Gratitude Prayers includes the voices of classic visionaries such as Rumi, Anne Frank, Walt Whitman and Helen Keller, whose words mingle eloquently alongside contemporary writers such as Michael S. Glaser and Barbara Crooker. The writers in this exuberant book share how to seek out tiny moments of joy, which will point the way toward finding the good in every situation. Divided into ten chapters, Gratitude Prayers offers a transformational perspective on finding happiness through gratefulness. Chapters include: Simple Pleasures, Everyday Life, The Natural World, Friends and Family, Joy and Wonder, Faith and Courage, Prayers and Blessings, as well as Reflections, and Inspirations. In addition, the book closes with a chapter dedicated to what June calls, &“Gratitude Boosters,&” short, easily read passages that offer the reader an instantaneous paradigm shift. Let gratitude inspire your attitude with Gratitude Prayers.
Gratitude Therapy
by R. W. Alley Christine A AdamsHow to count one's blessings and watch them grow. Practical advice is highlighted with whimsical illustrations. Approx. 80 pages.
Gratitude: Giving Thanks in Life's Ups and Downs (LifeGuide Bible Studies)
by Sandy Larsen Dale LarsenIn the busyness and challenges of daily life, it's easy to put showing gratitude low on our priority list. Yet Scripture continually reveals how important gratitude is for God's people—in good times and bad. In this eight-session LifeGuide Bible study, Dale and Sandy Larsen help us explore how giving thanks reminds us of what God has done, reorients us around God's grace, and helps us enjoy good gifts instead of taking them for granted. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, Gratitude encourages us to grow in trust and joy as we hold tight to God's goodness in life's ups and downs. For over three decades LifeGuide Bible Studies have provided solid biblical content and raised thought-provoking questions—making for a one-of-a-kind Bible study experience for individuals and groups. This series has more than 130 titles on Old and New Testament books, character studies, and topical studies.
Grave Amish Secrets
by Patricia JohnsSolving a cold case means facing down a murderer… When her Amish grandfather&’s body is found, State Police Detective Penny Moore learns he didn&’t abandon his family fifty years ago—he was murdered. But the whole truth is still unknown, and after several vicious attacks on Penny and her partner, Detective Stewart Jones, it&’s clear someone will kill to keep their secrets buried. Unearthing community scandals and delving into Penny&’s traumatized family past bring them closer to each other—and a dangerous truth. But can they outwit a killer before they become the newest victims in this cold case?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Grave Attending: A Political Theology for the Unredeemed
by Karen Bray“This is a book about what it would mean to be a bit moody in the midst of being theological and political. Its framing assumption is that neoliberal economics relies on narratives in which not being in the right mood means a cursed existence.” So begins Grave Attending: A Political Theology for the Unredeemed, which mounts a challenge to neoliberal narratives of redemption. Mapping the contemporary state of political theology, Karen Bray brings it to bear upon secularism, Marxist thought, affect theory, queer temporality, and other critical modes as a way to refuse separating one’s personal mood from the political or philosophical. Introducing the concept of bipolar time, she offers a critique of neoliberal temporality by countering capitalist priorities of efficiency through the experiences of mania and depression. And it is here Bray makes her crucial critical turn, one that values the power of those who are unredeemed in the eyes of liberal democracy—those too slow, too mad, too depressed to be of productive worth—suggesting forms of utopia in the poetics of crip theory and ordinary habit. Through performances of what she calls grave attending—being brought down by the gravity of what is and listening to the ghosts of what might have been—Bray asks readers to choose collective care over individual overcoming.Grave Attending brings critical questions of embodiment, history, and power to the fields of political theology, radical theology, secular theology, and the continental philosophy of religion. Scholars interested in addressing the lack of intersectional engagement within these fields will find this work invaluable. As the forces of neoliberalism demand we be productive, efficient, happy, and flexible in order to be deemed worthy subjects, Grave Attending offers another model for living politically, emotionally, and theologically. Instead of submitting to such a market-driven concept of salvation, this book insists that we remain mad, moody, and unredeemed. Drawing on theories of affect, temporality, disability, queerness, work, and race, Bray persuades us that embodying more just forms of sociality comes not in spite of irredeemable moods, but through them.
Grave Christmas Secrets: A Winter Romantic Suspense
by Sharee StoverDiscovering buried evidencemakes her a target.At a prehistoric site, forensic anthropologist Taya McGill uncovers a recently buried body days before Christmas—and finds herself in a killer’s sights. Now on the run with undercover ATF agent Keegan Stryker, she must rely on him to guard her as they figure out why someone would kill to keep this murder unsolved. But can they unearth the truth before someone silences them both for good?From Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.
Grave Consequences
by Lisa T. BergrenThe Powerful, Epic Romance ContinuesFor Cora Kensington, the journey of a lifetime takes unexpected twists. And her future--her very life--depends on the decisions she'll make at each crossroad. As her European tour with her newfound family takes her through Austria, France, and Italy, an unseen enemy trails close behind. Meanwhile, a forbidden love continues to claim her heart, putting everyone's plans in danger. And as Cora stays one step ahead of it all, what might need the most protection is her own heart, torn between the dramatic pursuit of a dashing Frenchman and a man who has been quietly staking claim to her affections all along. Love has dangers all its own. She must escape the bonds of the past and discover the faith to make the right choices, as each one has grave consequences.
Grave Danger: A Thrilling Suspense Novel
by Katy LeeDigging into the past…puts a target on her back.After skeletal remains are found on a small Maine island, forensic anthropologist Lydia Muir is sent to investigate when the homicide occurred. Sheriff Wesley Grant is convinced the murder didn&’t happen on his watch. But when Lydia uncovers the victim&’s identity, someone goes to great lengths to get Lydia off the island. Though Wes vows to protect her, he&’s holding something back. And to catch a killer, Lydia will have to trust him—or become the next victim.From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith
Grave Danger: Bodyguard Reunion Grave Danger Treasure Point Secrets (Stepping Stones Island)
by Katy LeeBONES OF CONTENTION When skeletal remains are found on a small Maine island, forensic anthropologist Lydia Muir is sent to investigate. It's Lydia's job to determine whether the homicide happened long ago-or more recently. Island sheriff Wesley Grant seems sure the murder didn't happen on his watch. But when Lydia uncovers the victim's identity, someone goes to great lengths to get Lydia off the island. Wes vows to protect her, but is the handsome lawman holding something back? To help catch a killer, she'll have to trust him-or become the next victim.
Grave Matters
by Patricia H. Rushford Rebecca GibelUncovering the family tree spells trouble for Jennie McGrady.Jennie McGrady is on the vacation of a lifetime—an extended trip to Ireland with Gram. And when the opportunity to stay in a castle arises, Jennie is ecstatic. For some reason, though, Gram doesn’t share Jennie’s enthusiasm. Then, just before their plane lands, Jennie discovers a threatening note: If you value your life, stay out of Ireland.Helen Bradley is returning to Ireland to settle the estate of her mother—a task she’s still not ready for. An old friend offers a welcome distraction, asking Helen to look into the suspicious death of his father fifty-five years ago. But Jennie can’t help wondering if Gram’s investigation will only stir up trouble.Mary O’Donnell, Jennie’s great-grandmother, left a houseful of history and memories when she died three years ago. As Jennie begins to explore the family records, she uncovers some facts that don’t match up with what she’s been told. What eventually comes to the surface could change their lives forever.
Grave Peril: Battle Tested Amish Christmas Secrets Grave Peril (Mills And Boon Love Inspired Suspense Ser.)
by Mary AlfordTo exonerate her father, a young woman must first run for her life in this inspirational romantic thriller set in the Kentucky mountains.When her father was convicted of murdering his best friend, Jamie Hendricks knew he was innocent. Even after he died in prison, she remains committed to clearing his name. And now her uncle claims to have finally found the proof she needs. But when she arrives in her Appalachian hometown, her uncle has vanished—and someone wants her dead.Now Jamie’s ex-boyfriend, CIA agent Gavin Dalton, is the only person she can trusts . . . even if he believes her dad killed his father. But as they begin to uncover a deadly conspiracy that goes deeper than anyone expected, they will need to come together and find the faith and courage to survive.
Grave Risk
by Hannah AlexanderIt was a tragedy for the entire town: beloved high school principal Edith Potts collapsed and quickly died. For nurse Jill Cooper, it was a crushing loss--and the first of many shocks. Two former sweethearts have suddenly returned to town, reawakening all her youthful traumas, secrets and dreams. Then another death occurs. It appears accidental, but is it? Is everything a coincidence? Or could it all possibly be connected to another murder, three decades ago?Before it's over, Jill will have to look hard at her troubled history, question her sanity, her faith. . . and face the deepest secrets in her heart.
Grave Secrets
by Susan Gee HeinoThe key to an unsolved mystery…Lies buried in the past. When the body of a missing teenager is found buried near a small Kentucky church, Detective TJ Douglas must track down the killer. Lawyer Carlie Fenton&’s late father is the prime suspect and, determined to clear his name, she offers to join the investigation. Can TJ trust Carlie to help find the truth—even if digging into the past uncovers secrets powerful enough to shatter her world?
Gravestone
by Travis ThrasherAt first, Chris Buckley was simply warned. And watched. But as Chris unravels the haunting riddles of the town of Solitary, he finds that much more than the life of a town is at stake. Whether facing a pastor with a house full of skeletons or a cousin he never knew existed, Chris is forced to choose between light and darkness, life and nightmarish death. Every choice he makes reminds him that the unthinkable has already happened--and if he trusts the wrong person, it may happen again. This second book in the Solitary Tales continues Chris's journey toward finding out who he is and what his own role is in the darkness suffocating his tiny new hometown. Filled with shocking twists, Gravestone is a tale of a teenager thrown into a battle over a town, a secret--and ultimately his own soul.
Graveyard of Clerics: Everyday Activism in Saudi Arabia (Stanford Studies in Middle Eastern and Islamic Societies and Cultures)
by Pascal MenoretThe inside story of political protest in Saudi Arabia—on the ground, in the suburbs, and in the face of increasing state repression. Graveyard of Clerics takes up two global phenomena intimately linked in Saudi Arabia: urban sprawl and religious activism. Saudi suburbia emerged after World War II as citizens fled crowded inner cities. Developed to encourage a society of docile, isolated citizens, suburbs instead opened new spaces for political action. Religious activists in particular turned homes, schools, mosques, and summer camps into resources for mobilization. With the support of suburban grassroots networks, activists won local elections and found opportunities to protest government actions—until they faced a new wave of repression under the current Saudi leadership. Pascal Menoret spent four years in Saudi Arabia in the places where today's Islamic activism first emerged. With this book, he tells the stories of the people actively countering the Saudi state and highlights how people can organize and protest even amid increasingly intense police repression. This book changes the way we look at religious activism in Saudi Arabia. It also offers a cautionary tale: the ongoing repression by Saudi elites—achieved often with the complicity of the international community—is shutting down grassroots political movements with significant consequences for the country and the world.
Gravity
by Leanne LiebermanEllie Gold is an orthodox Jewish teenager living in Toronto in the late eighties. Ellie has no doubts about her strict religious upbringing until she falls in love with another girl at her grandmother's cottage. Aware that homosexuality clashes with Jewish observance, Ellie feels forced to either alter her sexuality or leave her community. Meanwhile, Ellie's mother, Chana, becomes convinced she has a messianic role to play, and her sister, Neshama, chafes against the restrictions of her faith. Ellie is afraid there is no way to be both gay and Jewish, but her mother and sister offer alternative concepts of God that help Ellie find a place for herself as a queer Jew.
Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer... One Patient at a Time
by David Levy Joel KilpatrickA perfect blend of medical drama and spiritual insight, Gray Matter is a fascinating account of Dr. David Levy's decision to begin asking his patients if he could pray for them before surgery. Some are thrilled. Some are skeptical. Some are hostile, and some are quite literally transformed by the request. Each chapter focuses on a specific case, opening with a detailed description of the patient's diagnosis and the procedure that will need to be performed, followed by the prayer "request." From there, readers get to look over Dr. Levy's shoulder as he performs the operation, and then we wait--right alongside Dr. Levy, the patients, and their families--to see the final results. Dr. Levy's musings on what successful and unsuccessful surgical results imply about God, faith, and the power of prayer are honest and insightful. As we watch him come to his ultimate conclusion that no matter what the results of the procedure are, "God is good," we cannot help but be truly moved and inspired.