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God's Outrageous Claims: Discover What They Mean for You (Walker Large Print Ser.)
by Lee StrobelThis book by Gold Medallion award-winning author Lee Strobel helps you discover how to grow in virtue, relate to others with authenticity, and make a real difference in the midst of a culture that's unraveling at the seams.
God's Own Country: Religion and Politics in the USA
by Stephen BatesRight-wing evangelical Christianity has come to dominate American political and social life in recent years, dividing the country and sparking cultural and moral battles. High politics and low tactics frame a fierce debate which goes much further back in the country's history than the accession of George W. Bush in 2001. It's a battle that sears America's soul and affects the world. In this book Stephen Bates explains why what happens in the Bible Belt matters to us and how there are those who hope to export the battle to Britain. American fundamentalist religion has the potential to impact on crucial and acutely dangerous areas of the world. Its priorities are often arcane and sometimes weird. But it is already affecting American government policy at home and abroad: not least in Israel and the Middle East. How is religion affecting the current presidential elections and where will America's battle for its soul take the world next?
God's Own Country: Religion and Politics in the USA
by Stephen BatesRight-wing evangelical Christianity has come to dominate American political and social life in recent years, dividing the country and sparking cultural and moral battles. High politics and low tactics frame a fierce debate which goes much further back in the country's history than the accession of George W. Bush in 2001. It's a battle that sears America's soul and affects the world. In this book Stephen Bates explains why what happens in the Bible Belt matters to us and how there are those who hope to export the battle to Britain. American fundamentalist religion has the potential to impact on crucial and acutely dangerous areas of the world. Its priorities are often arcane and sometimes weird. But it is already affecting American government policy at home and abroad: not least in Israel and the Middle East. How is religion affecting the current presidential elections and where will America's battle for its soul take the world next?
God's Peace When You Can't Sleep
by Thomas NelsonGod's Peace for When I Can't Sleep is a wonderful means for calming the mind and soothing the spirit during drawn-out restless nights. Find Comfort and Peace during Long Sleepless Nights Every evening, millions of people crawl into bed and struggle either to go to sleep or stay asleep through the quiet hours of the night. What's worse, lying awake during those dark and silent times can bring on a busy mind and anxious thoughts that make sleeping seem even more impossible. Instead of recharging and resting peacefully before the alarm rings, the early morning sunbeams are met with exhaustion and difficulty focusing. God's Peace for When I Can't Sleep is a wonderful means for calming the mind and soothing the spirit during those drawn-out periods of restlessness. Short and simple anecdotes, quotes, Bible verses, blessings, and prayers help direct ones thoughts toward a serene and tranquil place of rest, a place full of God's presence of peace. It's the perfect companion to keep within reach for any time of night or early morning hours. This is the first in a series of other topics such as: God's Peace for When I'm Anxious God's Peace for When I'm Busy (or Overwhelmed?) God's Peace for When I'm Worried God's Peace for When I'm Afraid
God's People at Prayer: A Year of Prayers and Responses for Worship
by John KillingerSpiritually rich, easy to use prayers and responses for the community at worship Responsive Prayer for Epiphany Leader: Today, O God, we remember the wise men who came to see the Christ Child at his birth. People: We remember their gifts and wonder what we ourselves can give. Leader: We think of our time, our talents, and our money. People: But there must be something special each of us can bring. Leader: Perhaps a life of renewed devotion or a special act for someone who needs us. People: Whisper in my heart, O God, the unique gift that is mine to offer. Leader: Help me focus on that gift and present it now as a promise to you. People: Then help me fulfill that promise in the days ahead and know the joy of serving you. All: For you are the Lord of all life, and we worship you by sharing ourselves in the most creative ways we can imagine. Through Christ our Lord. Amen You will turn to this helpful anthology of original prayers and responses for many worship services throughout the year. The prayers are organized in three sections. Prayers for Holy Days and Seasons includes, for example, Advent, Christmas, Ash Wednesday, and Lent. Prayers for Civic Holidays includes such events as Valentine's Day, Mothers Day, and Fourth of July. Prayers for Special Days in the Church Year includes prayers for baptism, Bible presentation to children, sending out mission teams, stewardship, graduation, and so on. All the prayers may be reproduced for congregational use. Suggested scripture readings for each special day are also provided. Once again, John Killinger has wordsmithed a masterful collection of prayers. I have already incorporated some of these spirit-filled prayers in Wilshire's worship. This particular collection is one of the best of all the collections I have seen. It is a collection all pastors should have at their fingertips. --Rev. Donald B. Colhour, Senior Minister, Wilshire Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Los Angeles, California Killinger's rich pastoral experience in a variety of congregations is evident in these prayers. Reading them opens our eyes to the needs and concerns of all who look to us for spiritual guidance. --Blair Gilmer Meeks, author of Season of Ash and Fire: Prayers and Liturgies for Lent and Easter and Season of Light and Hope: Prayers and Liturgies for Advent and Christmas. John Killinger, who taught Preaching, Worship, and Literature at Vanderbilt Divinity School for fifteen years, has pastored large churches in Virginia and California. He is the author of several books, including Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise and Enter Every Trembling Heart.
God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church
by Caroline FraserFrom a former Christian Scientist, the first unvarnished account of one of America's most controversial and little-understood religious movements. Millions of Americans--from Lady Astor to Ginger Rogers to Watergate conspirator H. R. Haldeman--have been touched by the Church of Christ, Scientist. Founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879, Christian Science was based on a belief that intense contemplation of the perfection of God can heal all ills--an extreme expression of the American faith in self-reliance. In this unflinching investigation, Caroline Fraser, herself raised in a Scientist household, shows how the Church transformed itself from a small, eccentric sect into a politically powerful and socially respectable religion, and explores the human cost of Christian Science's remarkable rise. Fraser examines the strange life and psychology of Mary Baker Eddy, who lived in dread of a kind of witchcraft she called Malicious Animal Magnetism. She takes us into the closed world of Eddy's followers, who refuse to acknowledge the existence of illness and death and reject modern medicine, even at the cost of their children's lives. She reveals just how Christian Science managed to gain extraordinary legal and Congressional sanction for its dubious practices and tracks its enormous influence on new-age beliefs and other modern healing cults. A passionate exposé of zealotry, God's Perfect Child tells one of the most dramatic and little-known stories in American religious history.
God's Perfect Child: Living and Dying in the Christian Science Church
by Caroline FraserFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former Christian Scientist Caroline Fraser comes the first unvarnished account of one of America's most controversial and little-understood religious movements.Millions of Americans – from Lady Astor to Ginger Rogers to Watergate conspirator H. R. Haldeman – have been touched by the Church of Christ, Scientist. Founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879, Christian Science was based on a belief that intense contemplation of the perfection of God can heal all ills – an extreme expression of the American faith in self-reliance. In this unflinching investigation, Caroline Fraser, herself raised in a Scientist household, shows how the Church transformed itself from a small, eccentric sect into a politically powerful and socially respectable religion, and explores the human cost of Christian Science's remarkable rise.Fraser examines the strange life and psychology of Mary Baker Eddy, who lived in dread of a kind of witchcraft she called Malicious Animal Magnetism. She takes us into the closed world of Eddy's followers, who refuse to acknowledge the existence of illness and death and reject modern medicine, even at the cost of their children's lives. She reveals just how Christian Science managed to gain extraordinary legal and Congressional sanction for its dubious practices and tracks its enormous influence on new-age beliefs and other modern healing cults.A passionate exposé of zealotry, God's Perfect Child tells one of the most dramatic and little-known stories in American religious history.
God's Plan: Eliminate Biblical Ignorance
by Ken Vandesteeg"In the years as a follower of Jesus one of the comments I have frequently heard is, 'I would read the Bible more if I could just understand the main theme or message of the book.’ Well, that challenge has been wonderfully solved. Using the very scriptures that previously were a mystery to many who desire to understand what God is saying in His Word, Ren creates a path, which transforms the mystery into an exciting revelation ready to be applied to every reader’s personal life. I most enthusiastically encourage all to read God’s Plan: Eliminate Biblical Ignorance. You will be truly blessed."
God's Plan for Our Good (Foundations of the Faith)
by Paul SmithWe live in a broken world shaken by assaults, child abuse, earthquakes, ethnic cleansing, inoperable cancer, school shootings--the list is endless. Selfish, evil people seem to prosper, while good and loving people struggle through life. Observers cry out, How can a loving, caring God allow this to happen? "God alone is sovereign," responds author Paul Smith. "He has the big picture and is fitting together the broken pieces of His world. Our loving Father assures us that, regardless of how little we comprehend of His strategy or how painful our brokenness, He is weaving together every aspect and detail of our lives for the accomplishment of His great plan and purpose for us." And what is that plan? "In all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28). Join Dr. Paul Smith as he shows how God can use the very worst things that occur in our lives to accomplish the greatest and most delightful good things! Includes a Review and Study Guide.
God's Plan for Our Good (Foundations of the Faith)
by Paul SmithWe live in a broken world shaken by assaults, child abuse, earthquakes, ethnic cleansing, inoperable cancer, school shootings--the list is endless. Selfish, evil people seem to prosper, while good and loving people struggle through life. Observers cry out, How can a loving, caring God allow this to happen? "God alone is sovereign," responds author Paul Smith. "He has the big picture and is fitting together the broken pieces of His world. Our loving Father assures us that, regardless of how little we comprehend of His strategy or how painful our brokenness, He is weaving together every aspect and detail of our lives for the accomplishment of His great plan and purpose for us." And what is that plan? "In all things God works for the good of those who love him" (Romans 8:28). Join Dr. Paul Smith as he shows how God can use the very worst things that occur in our lives to accomplish the greatest and most delightful good things! Includes a Review and Study Guide.
God's Plan for You (revised edition)
by David HajdukIt’s time for an updated, compelling, teen-friendly explanation of God’s plan for life, love, marriage, and sex, in light of St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, and that’s exactly what this book provides. This is a useful update to a very popular book that works well for individual reading but also for group study and discussion. It’s an excellent resource for youth ministers, catechists, pastors, and parents, as well as a must-read for Catholic teens.
God's Planet
by Owen GingerichMany scientists look at the universe and conclude we are here by chance. The astronomer and historian Owen Gingerich looks at the same evidence--and the fact that the universe is comprehensible to our minds--and sees it as proof for the intentions of a Creator-God. The more rigorous science becomes, the more clearly God's handiwork can be understood.
God's Plenty
by William Closson JamesGod's Plenty examines the religious landscape of Kingston, Ontario, in the twenty-first century. The rich religious life of Kingston - a mid-sized city with a strong sense of its history and its status as a university town - is revealed in a narrative that integrates material from sociological and historical studies, websites, interviews, religious and literary scholarship, and personal experience. In Kingston, as in every Canadian city, downtown parishes and congregations have dwindled, disappeared, or moved to the suburbs. Attendance at mainline churches - and their political authority - has declined. Ethnic diversity has increased within Christian churches, while religious communities beyond Christianity and Judaism have grown. Faith groups have split along liberal and conservative lines, and the number of those claiming to have no religion - or to be spiritual but not religious - has increased. Yet amidst all this, religion continues to be evident in institutions and public life and important to the lives of many Canadians. God's Plenty, a ground-breaking contribution to the study of religion in Canada and a model for future community-based research, is the first overview of the religious topography of a Canadian city, telling the story of various faith communities and adding to the study of religious diversity and multiculturalism.
God's Plenty: Religious Diversity in Kingston
by William Closson JamesGod's Plenty examines the religious landscape of Kingston, Ontario, in the twenty-first century. The rich religious life of Kingston - a mid-sized city with a strong sense of its history and its status as a university town - is revealed in a narrative that integrates material from sociological and historical studies, websites, interviews, religious and literary scholarship, and personal experience. In Kingston, as in every Canadian city, downtown parishes and congregations have dwindled, disappeared, or moved to the suburbs. Attendance at mainline churches - and their political authority - has declined. Ethnic diversity has increased within Christian churches, while religious communities beyond Christianity and Judaism have grown. Faith groups have split along liberal and conservative lines, and the number of those claiming to have no religion - or to be spiritual but not religious - has increased. Yet amidst all this, religion continues to be evident in institutions and public life and important to the lives of many Canadians. God's Plenty, a ground-breaking contribution to the study of religion in Canada and a model for future community-based research, is the first overview of the religious topography of a Canadian city, telling the story of various faith communities and adding to the study of religious diversity and multiculturalism.
God's Plumb Line: Aligning Our Hearts with the Heart of God
by Steve LangfordIn a highly polarized society, how are we to know which position on an issue reflects God&’s will? Christians commonly appeal to what the Bible says to determine God&’s will. &“The Bible says!&” They assume it must be God&’s will because the Bible says it. The Bible does teach us how to know God&’s will, but it points beyond itself to a way of thinking shaped by the Spirit—what the book of Colossians calls spiritual wisdom and understanding. We discern God&’s will by thinking theologically. Knowing God&’s will requires more than knowing what the Bible says. How to think theologically about what the Bible says is needed.God&’s character as reflected in Jesus of Nazareth is the key to thinking theologically. In our efforts to know God&’s will, we Christians must interpret what the Bible says in keeping with who Jesus revealed God to be. We must embrace understandings and positions that reflect the spirit of Jesus.This book presents seven markers, grounded in the character of God as revealed in Jesus, for understanding what the Bible says, so that our understanding reflects the love of God we see in Jesus. Borrowing an image from the prophet Amos, these seven markers make up God&’s Plumb Line. They outline a way of thinking theologically so that our hearts align with the heart of God and our minds with the mind of Christ.
God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It
by Jim WallisJim Wallis, the editor of Sojouners magazine, explains why he thinks the "Right" is mis-using religion in politics and the "Left" is afraid to use religion in politics.
God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It
by Jim WallisNew York Times bestseller God's Politics struck a chord with Americans disenchanted with how the Right had co-opted all talk about integrating religious values into our politics, and with the Left, who were mute on the subject. Jim Wallis argues that America's separation of church and state does not require banishing moral and religious values from the public square. God's Politics offers a vision for how to convert spiritual values into real social change and has started a grassroots movement to hold our political leaders accountable by incorporating our deepest convictions about war, poverty, racism, abortion, capital punishment, and other moral issues into our nation's public life. Who can change the political wind? Only we can.
God's Power at Work in You
by Neil S. Anderson Robert L. SaucyGod has given each of us a longing for passion, intimacy, security, and adventure. Since He has given us these longings, He has also provided a way to fill them, to meet those needs and ignite our spirits with His pasion and Holiness. If your life seems empty, routine, lonely, or lost, join Neil and Robert as they help you discover God's Power At Work In You. Yes, that's you, not the preacher or your next door neighbor.
God's Power in Me: 52 Declarations and Devotions for Kids
by Margaret FeinbergGod&’s Power in Me is an interactive 52-day devotional that encourages young readers 8-12 to break free from negative thinking and focus on the positive truths of who God made them to be. Through daily devotions paired with a 90-second affirmation kids can say aloud every day, readers will grow closer to God and learn to challenge the personal doubts that might be holding them back.I&’m not good enough. I don&’t deserve to be their friend. And things will never change. Kids tell themselves things like this every day, and popular Bible teacher and speaker Margaret Feinberg wants to help them defeat those self-doubts and stop believing the lies—because God only tells us the truth about ourselves, and that truth is we are all meant to have a joyous and powerful life.Throughout the devotions in God&’s Power in Me, kids will discover:Quick daily affirmations they can hold on to, biblical teachings, and practical applications for their own livesInspiration to banish any negative thoughts and ideas they may haveEncouragement to stand in their own truths while also growing closer to God in the processGod&’s Power in Me:Has an engaging two-color interiorIs perfect for anyone ages 8-12 going through their pre-teen years, and can be used by girls and boysProvides kids with the tools to actively attack automatic negative thoughts every day while also encouraging spiritual developmentCan be used over and over as a daily devotionalIs a great gift for Confirmation, Easter, birthdays, or to offer encouragement
God's Power To Change: Healing the Wounded Spirit
by John Loren Sandford Paula SandfordFear of rejection. Loneliness. Depression. Grief. Isolation. What Christian hasn’t experienced these feelings at some time in life? Many wonder why their lives don’t demonstrate the victorious living that they desire, asking questions like: Why can’t I overcome this area in my life? Why is it so difficult for me to change? If I am a Christian, why do I keep falling into the same sinful pattern over and over again? In God’s Power to Change, book two of four in The Transformation Series, readers will learn, in simple ways, how to reach and heal their spirits and the inner spirit of each person to whom they minister. Through the power of His Word and the Holy Spirit, we can change!
God's Power to Change Your Life (Living with Purpose)
by Rick WarrenWhat does it take to… Become more loving? Live more peacefully? Develop patience? Have self-control? “In the years I have been a pastor,” writes Rick Warren, “the number-one question I’m asked is, ‘Rick, why can’t I change?’” People want to change—but they’re stuck. Do you want to get unstuck? Here’s how. Drawing simple but powerful truths from the Bible, this book gives you practical guidance for specific types of change, and it links you up with the power to actually make the changes you long to make. As you apply the truth of God’s Word by the power of his Spirit, your life will change. You’ll move out of your rut—and get on track with God’s wonderful purposes for your life.
God's Prescription For Healing: Five Divine Gifts of Healing
by Dr. James P GillsGOD INVITES YOU TO SEEK HEALING...ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN! The prescription for all your healing has already been designed within you by your Creator-contained within a single microscopic cell. By faith you'll come to know His purpose for your life, your suffering, and your healing. The integration processes for healing within the body are your practical proof of the Creator's existence. His love and continuing concern for you are revealed in his amazing design for your healing. UNCOVER FIVE DISTINCTIVE AREAS OF HEALING THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOREVER: Intracellular mysteries of God's healing design (DNA) Scientific use of God's healing design (medicine) Spiritual wholeness by alignment with the Creator (lifestyle) Improbable healing - by God (prayer) United with God: ultimate healing (eternal life) GOD IS ALREADY AT WORK TO BRING ABOUT THE HEALING YOU NEED! Recognize God's thumbprint on your life, and seek Him to strengthen and refine any weak areas. Don't let spiritual blindness prevent you from walking in His perfect plan for your health.
God's Presence
by Frances YoungIn 2011, Frances Young delivered the Bampton Lectures in Oxford to great acclaim. She offered a systematic theology with contemporary coherence, by engaging in conversation with the fathers of the church - those who laid down the parameters of Christian theology and enshrined key concepts in the creeds - and exploring how their teachings can be applied today, despite the differences in our intellectual and ecclesial environments. This book results from a thorough rewriting of those lectures in which Young explores the key topics of Christian doctrine in a way that is neither simply dogmatic nor simply historical. She addresses the congruence of head and heart, through academic and spiritual engagement with God's gracious accommodation to human limitations. Christianity and biblical interpretation are discussed in depth, and the book covers key topics including Creation, anthropology, Christology, soteriology, spirituality, ecclesiology and Mariology, making it invaluable to those studying historical and constructive theology.
God's Presence in the Loss of a Child: Finding Hope, Purpose and Comfort after the Death of a Loved One
by Bill SanfordGod's Presence in the Loss of Child began as simple daily accounts of the author and his wife's trials and emotions and activities during the 12 days in which their daughter was alive and in the hospital, after her birth. Following her unexpected death and through the coming months and years, they began to see and experience God&’s blessings and better understand some of HIS plan for their daughter's life and for them. This is a simple story of just how Bill and his wife, dealt with real life as it was quickly thrown at them early one morning in June of 1989. Hopefully, you too, will see just how good God was, and how gracious and merciful HE was to Bill and his wife during that traumatic time in their young lives, and the many years since then, as HE continues to bless them and encourage them as they seek HIS will for their lives. Their prayer is that you too, might experience the same encouragement and strength that they did during that time and even today.
God's Priceless Treasure: How to Overcome Challenges, Be Transformed and Know Your Purpose
by Dr. Deborah StarczewskiFind out that God sees each one of us as a priceless treasure and will supernaturally intervene in our lives. Author Deborah Starczewski shares through personal experience and inspiring stories just how miraculous God&’s intervention can be. She encourages you to seek God for yourself as she shares her wisdom and insight into the heart of God. These life experiences of redemption and restoration give hope to all.