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The Next Enlightenment: Integrating East and West in a New Vision of Human Evolution
by Walter Truett AndersonIn The Next Enlightenment, Walter Truett Anderson treats Eastern spiritual traditions and Western philosophy, psychology and science as steps along the same evolutionary path rather than as completely separate and incompatible schools of thought. In the opening chapters, he looks at five different "Liberation Movements" that emerged in the modern world: the eighteenth century European Enlightenment; the nineteenth century upheaval resulting from the publication of Darwin's Origin of Species; and in the twentieth century, existentialism, psychoanalysis, and the human potential movement of the 1960s and 1970s. He then argues that this century's next surge of thought and action will regard the exploration of the physical universe and the study of human consciousness as two sides of the same coin, and equally important, come to understand personal enlightenment as a natural process of growth rather than a supernatural gift bestowed upon a chosen few. Elegantly argued and written with a sense of humor, The Next Enlightenment offers a refreshing vision of how the ancient quest for enlightenment is taking on new life in a rapidly-changing, globalizing world.
The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing the Church from Western Cultural Captivity
by Soong-Chan Rah2010 Golden Canon Leadership Book Award winner The future is now. Philip Jenkins has chronicled how the next Christendom has shifted away from the Western church toward the global South and East. Likewise, changing demographics mean that North American society will accelerate its diversity in terms of race, ethnicity and culture. But evangelicalism has long been held captive by its predominantly white cultural identity and history. In this book professor and pastor Soong-Chan Rah calls the North American church to escape its captivity to Western cultural trappings and to embrace a new evangelicalism that is diverse and multiethnic. Rah brings keen analysis to the limitations of American Christianity and shows how captivity to Western individualism and materialism has played itself out in megachurches and emergent churches alike. Many white churches are in crisis and ill-equipped to minister to new cultural realities, but immigrant, ethnic and multiethnic churches are succeeding and flourishing. This prophetic report casts a vision for a dynamic evangelicalism that fully embodies the cultural realities of the twenty-first century. Spiritual renewal is happening within the North American church, from corners and margins not always noticed by those in the center. Come, discover the vitality of the next evangelicalism.
The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing The Church from Western Cultural Captivity
by Soong-Chan RahThe future is now. Philip Jenkins has chronicled how the next Christendom has shifted away from the Western church toward the global South and East. Likewise, changing demographics mean that North American society will accelerate its diversity in terms of race, ethnicity and culture. But evangelicalism has long been held captive by its predominantly white cultural identity and history. In this book professor and pastor Soong-Chan Rah calls the North American church to escape its captivity to Western cultural trappings and to embrace a new evangelicalism that is diverse and multiethnic. Rah brings keen analysis to the limitations of American Christianity and shows how captivity to Western individualism and materialism has played itself out in megachurches and emergent churches alike. Many white churches are in crisis and ill-equipped to minister to new cultural realities, but immigrant, ethnic and multiethnic churches are succeeding and flourishing. This prophetic report casts a vision for a dynamic evangelicalism that fully embodies the cultural realities of the twenty-first century. Spiritual renewal is happening within the North American church, from corners and margins not always noticed by those in the center. Come, discover the vitality of the next evangelicalism.
The Next Fine Day
by Elizabeth YatesEach spring for hundreds of years, the herons have returned to Chilham, England, but only now have they become important to Kent.
The Next Generation Blessings
by Marilyn HickeyThe mother and daughter team of Marilyn Hickey and Sarah Bowling explain the significance of generational curses and blessings and how readers have the power to have an impact on the spiritual heritage they hand to their children.
Next Generation Leader: 5 Essentials For Those Who Will Shape The Future
by Andy StanleyA growing number of next generation Christians are eager to learn, grow, and lead in ministry or in the marketplace. Mentoring young leaders, as they face the unique issues of a changing world, has been pastor and Visioneering author Andy Stanley's passion for more than a decade. Here, he shares material from his leadership training sessions, developed to address essential leadership qualities such as character, clarity, courage, and competency. This is the perfect guide for any new leader -- or for the mentor of a future leader! Clear, stylish typeset, with user-friendly links to referenced Scripture.
The Next Good Thing: A True Story of Positivity and Transformation in 10 Lessons
by Marcos Perez D. Eric MaikranzThe true story of a man whose life is transformed when he takes an unlikely caretaking job for a disabled 87-year-old who is more than he seems. Marcos&’s friends used to describe him as a happy family man, a successful graphic artist, and a joyous ukulele player. But then, he lost his marriage and his job, and nearly lost his newly outed transgender son to a suicide attempt after a violent attack by classmates. Marcos receded into a darkening depression as job applications went unanswered and bills piled up. An inability to afford his son&’s medication raised Marcos&’s anxiety to a breaking point. Desperate, he silently opened himself up to whomever or whatever might be listening and asked for help. The answer he got back from the universe was clear: &“Just do the next good thing.&” The next morning, he received the email that would change his life. The subject line read simply, &“Help our friend Joe.&” When Marcos clicked on it, he was surprised to find it was a job offer as a home caregiver to a remarkable 87-year-old named Joe Sabah.This book chronicles the inspirational true story of an old man near the end of his life who found a new friend and offered a lasting gift of 10 life-changing lessons for Marcos to share with others who still need to find their &“next good thing.&”
The Next Great Move of God: An Appeal to Heaven for Spiritual Awakening
by Jennifer LeClaireBE PART OF THE MOVEMENTTHAT REACHES HEAVENBefore its foundation America first flew the Appeal to Heaven flag. Itwas the banner George Washington used on his navy ships to signalthat their only hope against British rule and religious persecutionwas an appeal to heaven. The crusade continues today. Sparked in part by a revelation Dutch Sheets received over thecourse of twelve years, the nation is being called back to prayer fora Third Great Awakening. As a result, pockets of revival are breakingout across the nation. Through in-depth interviews, eye-witness accounts, transcribedspeeches, and prophetic visions from noted leaders such as BillyGraham, Reinhard Bonnke, the late Steve Hill, and others, The NextGreat Move of God serves as a means to not only fan the fires ofrevival unto this awakening but also equip you to sustain it.
The Next Jihad: Stop the Christian Genocide in Africa
by Rev. Johnnie Moore Rabbi Abraham CooperThe Next Jihad draws from the on-the-ground experience and personal testimonials of two of the world&’s leading advocates for religious freedom and human rights—one Jewish and one Christian—as they explain what&’s happening to Christians across Africa, why it matters, and what must be done now.Although news of Christians being killed overseas hits major media outlets from time to time, the news quickly fades away while our fellow believers continue to suffer. Johnnie Moore, as he has done before, wants to awaken the church and American politicians to the daily horrors happening to Christians, focusing this time on Africa.While the world has been fixated on jihadist threats in the Middle East, terrorists from Nigeria to Kenya have had free reign to massacre on a scale far beyond that of the terrorists in Iraq and Syria. Whole villages have been razed, mothers and children have been grotesquely killed, and an unabashed effort at ethnic cleansing has been embarked upon with unrelenting resolve. Their intention is to rid Africa of its Christians, either by forced conversion to Islam or by destruction and murder.
The Next Level
by David GregoryBusiness degree in hand, Logan enters the immense Universal Systems building and is hired as an organizational analyst — a trouble-shooter. His job: evaluate the company’s five divisions, each on a separate level and each operating on startlingly unique principles. Which set of principles is successful? Why is most of the company’s profit generated by one tiny division? What is real profit, anyway? And who is the enigmatic executive that Logan ends up reporting to? Logan engages in a life-changing pursuit forThe Next Level–a fascinating parable that will help you answer some of life’s most perplexing and vital questions. Joining Logan in evaluating each level’s approach, you’ll be inspired to consider the big picture of your own life from an entirely different perspective — one that holds the key to life’s ultimate purpose. No matter where you are now, get ready to embark on your own passionate pursuit ofThe Next Level. From the Hardcover edition.
Next Level: My Strategic Recoveries
by David KomolafeIn Next Level:My Strategic Recoveries Pastor Komolafe writes: &“Rewards await those who may be pressured on every side, struck down to the ground, but never struck out.&” He graciously shares the wisdom he has gained from God&’s Word, and from nearly 40 years of ministry.Next Level offers an arsenal of weapons—prayer, biblical truth, strategic instructions, and prophetic declarations—with which to do battle against our soul&’s enemy, who is the destroyer of hope. As a child of God, you are heir to a glorious future. Learn how to take effective aim at the specific things that hinder you. Set your course to experience God&’s goodness and grace to the fullest!
Next Level Living: Are You Ready for God's Great Adventure?
by Rich RogersThis fascinating parable will help readers answer some of lifes most perplexing, vital questions. The work will inspire believers to consider the big picture of their own lives from an entirely different perspective--one that holds the key to lifes ultimate purpose.
Next Level Parenting: Raising Authentic, Independent, Spiritually Healthy Children With God's Help
by Rich RogersBeyond practical parenting and good behavior “how-to’s,” Next Level Parenting takes the reader beneath the surface to the heart and soul of the child where the most profound transformations take root. It teaches parents to use discernment, wisdom, and courage as they place as much focus and effort on addressing what is happening in the spirit realm as they do in the physical realm. In a world where a battle for the hearts and minds of the next generation is raging, parents learn to stand in the gap, armed and ready spiritually to do battle on their child’s behalf.
Next Level Thinking: 10 Powerful Thoughts for a Successful and Abundant Life
by Joel OsteenJoel Osteen, #1 bestselling author and pastor of Lakewood Church, invites you to set aside the shortcomings of the past and step into a new level of victory and favor.Many of us have let our minds become conditioned to thinking we've reached our limits, we've made too many mistakes, we'll never do anything great. What's happened? Instead of moving forward, we've adapted to our environment. Instead of pushing beyond our bounds, we've allowed a bad break, how we were raised, living with insecurity, or what someone did or didn't do to hold us back.The good news is that people don't determine our destiny-God does. And He has already taken into account every detail of our lives and factored them all into His plan. In his new book, NEXT LEVEL THINKING, Joel Osteen writes that we weren't created to go through life weighed down by the past. God has destined us to rise higher-to the next level. When we leave behind the negative mind-sets, the scarcity mentality, and the limits others have put on us, we'll experience the life of victory, favor, and abundance that was meant for us all along.
The Next Mile - Mile Post Devotional: A Post-Ministry Self-Paced Devotional Guide (The\next Mile Set Ser.)
by Brian J. HeerwagenThe Next Mile resources are designed to assist local churches and agencies plan and conduct effective ministry. Participants in the short-term mission experience include the goer, sender, local church, goer's family, mentor, host, and those to whom the STMer ministers. The mission experience that is well-planned and carried out will affect the life of each participant in their continuing journey to become more like Christ. These devotionals are designed to keep the passion and joy of service alive long after the experience is over.
The Next Mormons: How Millennials are Changing the LDS Church
by Jana RiessAmerican Millennials--the generation born in the 1980s and 1990s--have been leaving organized religion in unprecedented numbers. For a long time, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was an exception: nearly three-quarters of people who grew up Mormon stayed that way into adulthood. In The Next Mormons, Jana Riess demonstrates that things are starting to change. Drawing on a large-scale national study of four generations of current and former Mormons as well as dozens of in-depth personal interviews, Riess explores the religious beliefs and behaviors of young adult Mormons, finding that while their levels of belief remain strong, their institutional loyalties are less certain than their parents' and grandparents'. For a growing number of Millennials, the tensions between the Church's conservative ideals and their generation's commitment to individualism and pluralism prove too high, causing them to leave the faith--often experiencing deep personal anguish in the process. Those who remain within the fold are attempting to carefully balance the Church's strong emphasis on the traditional family with their generation's more inclusive definition that celebrates same-sex couples and women's equality. Mormon families are changing too. More Mormons are remaining single, parents are having fewer children, and more women are working outside the home than a generation ago. The Next Mormons offers a portrait of a generation navigating between traditional religion and a rapidly changing culture. "If you care about the LDS Church,... pay attention to this book. Jana Riess's magisterial work The Next Mormons combines top-notch social science research methods--both broad data sample and careful personal interviews--to produce a beautiful, unflinching portrait of twenty-first century Mormonism. Riess loves our complex, challenging religion, and she expresses that love by producing a book that brings all of us in for a truthful, robust conversation about who we are, how Young Mormons feel, and where they will lead us next. The Next Mormons should be counted among the most important books ever produced in the field of American religious studies. It is a model of engaged scholarship. Thank you, Sister Riess, and onward!"---Joanna Brooks, author of The Book of Mormon Girl
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: The Sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven
by Mitch AlbomIn this enchanting sequel to the number one bestseller The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom tells the story of Eddie’s heavenly reunion with Annie—the little girl he saved on earth—in an unforgettable novel of how our lives and losses intersect. <P><P>Fifteen years ago, in Mitch Albom’s beloved novel, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, the world fell in love with Eddie, a grizzled war veteran- turned-amusement park mechanic who died saving the life of a young girl named Annie. Eddie’s journey to heaven taught him that every life matters. Now, in this magical sequel, Mitch Albom reveals Annie’s story. <P><P>The accident that killed Eddie left an indelible mark on Annie. It took her left hand, which needed to be surgically reattached. Injured, scarred, and unable to remember why, Annie’s life is forever changed by a guilt-ravaged mother who whisks her away from the world she knew. Bullied by her peers and haunted by something she cannot recall, Annie struggles to find acceptance as she grows. When, as a young woman, she reconnects with Paulo, her childhood love, she believes she has finally found happiness. <P><P>As the novel opens, Annie is marrying Paulo. But when her wedding night day ends in an unimaginable accident, Annie finds herself on her own heavenly journey—and an inevitable reunion with Eddie, one of the five people who will show her how her life mattered in ways she could not have fathomed. <P><P>Poignant and beautiful, filled with unexpected twists, The Next Person You Meet in Heaven reminds us that not only does every life matter, but that every ending is also a beginning—we only need to open our eyes to see it. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: The sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven (Heaven)
by Mitch AlbomTHE LIFE-AFFIRMING FOLLOW UP TO THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN, FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern__________No act done for someone else is ever wasted.The accident that killed Eddie left an indelible mark on Annie. Only a girl at the time, injured, scarred, and unable to remember why, Annie's life is forever changed by the incident.Bullied by her peers and haunted by something she cannot recall, Annie struggles to find acceptance as she grows. When, as a young woman, she reconnects with Paulo, her childhood love, she believes she has finally found happiness.But when her wedding day ends in an unimaginable accident, Annie finds herself on her own heavenly journey. It will lead her to her very own five people, whose responsibility it falls on to teach her about the meaning of her life, and to her inevitable reunion with Eddie.__________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEXT PERSON YOU MEET IN HEAVEN'The story has your heart in a million pieces whilst you smile and simply can't wait to read what happens next''A master storyteller!''A perfect end to an already perfect story. It is truly a gift for any reader''Anyone who read the first book would expect this second book to be a work of art. It is just that''Mitch Albom knows how to tug on the heartstrings!'
The Next Quest for the Historical Jesus
by Edited by James Crossley and Chris KeithA diverse group of scholars charts new paths in the quest for the historical Jesus. After a decade of stagnation in the study of the historical Jesus, James Crossley and Chris Keith have assembled an international team of scholars to envision the quest anew. The contributors offer new perspectives and fresh methods for reengaging the question of the historical Jesus. Important, timely, and fascinating, The Next Quest for the Historical Jesus is a must read for anyone seeking to understand Jesus of Nazareth. ContributorsMichael P. Barber, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, United States of AmericaGiovanni B. Bazzana, Harvard Divinity School, United States of AmericaHelen K. Bond, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom James Crossley, MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion, and Society, Norway, and Centre for the Critical Study of Apocalyptic and Millenarian Movements, United Kingdom Tucker S. Ferda, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, United States of AmericaPaula Fredriksen, Boston University, United States of America, and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, IsraelDeane Galbraith, University of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand Mark Goodacre, Duke University, United States of AmericaMeghan R. Henning, University of Dayton, United States of AmericaNathan C. Johnson, University of Indianapolis, United States of AmericaWayne Te Kaawa, University of Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand Chris Keith, MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion, and Society, NorwayJohn S. Kloppenborg, University of Toronto, CanadaAmy-Jill Levine, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, United States of America, and Vanderbilt University, United States of AmericaBrandon Massey, University of Münster, Germany Justin J. Meggitt, University of Cambridge, United KingdomHalvor Moxnes, University of Oslo, NorwayRobert J. Myles, Wollaston Theological College, University of Divinity, AustraliaWongi Park, Belmont University, United States of AmericaJanelle Peters, Loyola Marymount University, United States of AmericaTaylor G. Petrey, Kalamazoo College, United States of AmericaAdele Reinhartz, University of Ottawa, CanadaRafael Rodríguez, Johnson University, United States of America Sarah E. Rollens, Rhodes College, United States of AmericaAnders Runesson, University of Oslo, NorwayNathan Shedd, William Jessup University, United States of America, and Johnson University, United States of AmericaMitzi J. Smith, Columbia Theological Seminary, United States of America, and University of South Africa, South AfricaJoan Taylor, King&’s College London, United KingdomMatthew Thiessen, McMaster University, CanadaRobyn Faith Walsh, University of Miami, United States of AmericaMatthew G. Whitlock, Seattle University, United States of AmericaStephen Young, Appalachian State University, United States of AmericaChristopher B. Zeichmann, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada
The Next Step: 50 Devotions to Find Your Way Forward (Whoa, That’s Good: Wisdom)
by Sadie Robertson HuffGet wisdom from God and His Word so you can figure out how to navigate life's big decisions.Do you need direction for your next step?Does the future seem uncertain?Do you wonder how you can make a difference today? Life can sometimes feel like a series of starts, stops, bumps, and ruts. And when you are feeling uncertain about what to do next coming up against big life decisions can leave you paralyzed with fear. But it doesn't have to be that way. There is wisdom for the road ahead when you turn to God and His Word.The Next Step, by New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Sadie Robertson Huff shares insights, practices, and inspiration for living intentionally, discerning the plans God has for you, and walking in the wisdom of His Word. Following a framework found in the Bible's Wisdom Books—Psalms, Proverbs, Song of Solomon, Job, and Ecclesiastes—Sadie helps you discover the purpose for your life by walking with God.The Next Step features 50 devotions rooted in timeless biblical wisdom. Each devotion includes:Practical, biblical teaching on topics such as embracing struggle, remaining hopeful, praising God in all circumstances, making decisions, and applying biblical wisdom to modern lifeA place for reflection on how the wisdom of Scripture affects your life today and to map out the path God is putting before youA flexible framework that allows you to take this journey at your own pace—alone or with friendsA prayer to guide your steps as you invite God into every part of your life This rich devotional journey will help you to turn to God and His Word for daily so you can confidently take your next steps toward a meaningful future. Whether you're walking with God for the first time, are feeling stuck and in need of a reset, or want to grow in your faith and live more intentionally, The Next Step will help you seek God, engage with the Bible, and move toward more focused, purposeful living.
Next Stop
by Benjamin ResnickFor readers of Leave the World Behind and Exit West, an astonishingly resonant novel that explores the precariousness of Jewish American life through one family after a black hole consumes the State of Israel and similar strange events occur in major cities around the world, ushering in a time of chaos as well as miracles.When a black hole suddenly consumes Israel and as similar anomalies spread across the globe, a conspiracy takes hold: will the holes swallow the Jews, or will they swallow the earth? Against a backdrop of antisemitic paranoia, restrictions on Jewish life, and spasms of violence, Ethan and Ella, Jewish citizens of a nameless American city, meet and fall in love. Ella, a photojournalist, documents the changes in daily life, particularly among the city&’s Jewish residents. Some Jews, feeling inexplicably drawn to the unusual events, go underground to an abandoned subway system that seems to connect the entire world. Others leave for the south, forming militias and stockpiling weapons. But most, like Ethan, Ella, and her young son Michael, stay and try to make their way amid the hostility and small joys of the ever-changing landscape. But then thousands of commercial planes are sucked from the sky. Air travel stops. Borders close. Refugees pour into the capital. Eventually all Jews in the city are forced to relocate to the Pale, an area sandwiched between a park and a river. There, under the watchful eye of border guards, drones, and robotic dogs, they form a fragile new society. Suspenseful, thought-provoking, and brilliantly conceived, Next Stop is an enthralling novel that explores the fault lines between our collective, national, and individual memories and how our deepest bonds can be unexpectedly reshaped in moments of crisis.
Next Stop Mars
by Giancarlo GentaThis book covers the possible manned mission to Mars first discussed in the 1950s and still a topic of much debate, addressing historic and future plans to visit the Red Planet. Considering the environmental dangers and the engineering and design needed for a successful trip, it covers every aspect of a possible mission and outpost. The chapters explain the motivations behind the plan to go to Mars, as well as the physical factors that astronauts on manned missions will face on Mars and in transit. The author provides a comprehensive exposure to the infrastructure needs on Mars itself, covering an array of facilities including power sources, as well as addressing earth-based communication networks that will be necessary. Mechanisms for return to Earth are also addressed. As the reality of a manned Mars voyage becomes more concrete, the details are still largely up in the air. This book presents an overview of proposed approaches past, present, and future, both from NASA and, increasingly, from other space agencies and private companies. It clearly displays the challenges and the ingenious solutions involved in reaching Mars with human explorers.
The Next Story: Life and Faith after the Digital Explosion
by Tim ChalliesEven the least technical among us are being pressed from all sides by advances in digital technology. We rely upon computers, cell phones, and the Internet for communication, commerce, and entertainment. Yet even though we live in this “instant message” culture, many of us feel disconnected, and we question if all this technology is really good for our souls. In a manner that’s accessible, thoughtful, and biblical, author Tim Challies addresses questions such as: • How has life—and faith—changed now that everyone is available all the time through mobile phones? • How does our constant connection to these digital devices affect our families and our church communities? • What does it mean that almost two billion humans are connected by the Internet … with hundreds of millions more coming online each year? Providing the reader with a framework they can apply to any technology, Tim Challies explains how and why our society has become reliant on digital technology, what it means for our lives, and how it impacts the Christian faith.
The Next Story: Faith, Friends, Family, and the Digital World
by Tim ChalliesEven the least technical among us are being pressed from all sides by advances in digital technology. We rely upon computers, cell phones, and the Internet for communication, commerce, and entertainment. Yet even though we live in this “instant message” culture, many of us feel disconnected, and we question if all this technology is really good for our souls. In a manner that’s accessible, thoughtful, and biblical, author Tim Challies addresses questions such as: • How has life—and faith—changed now that everyone is available all the time through mobile phones? • How does our constant connection to these digital devices affect our families and our church communities? • What does it mean that almost two billion humans are connected by the Internet … with hundreds of millions more coming online each year? Providing the reader with a framework they can apply to any technology, Tim Challies explains how and why our society has become reliant on digital technology, what it means for our lives, and how it impacts the Christian faith.
Next Sunday: An Honest Dialogue About the Future of the Church
by Nancy Beach Samantha Beach KileyWill future generations find a church worth fighting for?A great reckoning is underway in the church today: a naming and exposing of the exclusivity, abuse, racism, patriarchy, and unchecked power that have marked evangelical Christianity for far too long. What kind of church will emerge on the other side?Like many families, the Beaches have been wrestling with this question. Together, Nancy and Samantha represent two generations: Nancy, a boomer, was a key player in the megachurch movement that revolutionized global ministry during the '80s and '90s, while Samantha, a millennial, is willing to abandon those massive buildings and celebrity cultures and find out whether the foundation holds. Each chapter offers their individual experiences and perspectives on a challenge facing the church and considers the way forward.Next Sunday