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Shariah: What Everyone Needs To Know® (What Everyone Needs To Know®)
by John L. Esposito Natana J. DeLong-BasMost Americans and Europeans have by now heard of Shariah. Politicians, media commentators, and televangelists have stoked fears that Muslims in the West intend to impose a repressive rule based on Shariah. In reality, Shariah is a complex concept that plays a vital role in the lives of Muslims around the world, offering guidance on everything from personal morality to ritual practices, family life, finance, and the environment. In this timely volume, John Esposito and Natana DeLong-Bas offer an accessible guide to this often caricatured system. Here are clear and even-handed answers to questions covering the history, content, and practice of Shariah. What is the difference between Shariah and Islamic law? What is a Shariah court and how does it work? What does Shariah say about human rights and freedoms? Can Shariah evolve and adapt to the needs of the contemporary world?
Sharing (Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit)
by Mike BerenstainBrother doesn't want to share his ice pop with Sister and Honey in this new Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit faith-based hardcover storybook!This 32-page hardcover Berenstain Bears Gifts of the Spirit storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about the joy of sharing with family and friends! Children ages 3 to 7 will love this sweet, faith-based story filled with fun, colorful illustrations--it's the perfect read-aloud for any day!
Sharing Christ (Experiencing Christ Together)
by Karen Lee-Thorp Todd Wendorff Brett Eastman Dee Eastman Denise Wendorff"Everyone knows what it feels like to be lost. But for many people, being lost is a way of life. Sharing Christ Together teaches students how to give lost people directions. Six sessions give kids the tools they need to talk about Jesus with their friends, family, and the world: • The Father’s Heart: How do I make evangelism a passionate extension of my relationship with God? • Christ in Flesh and Blood: When it comes to evangelism, what does it mean to be the body of Christ? • Sowing Seeds: How did Jesus actually spread the good news? • Who Is My Neighbor? How and why is it important to share Jesus with people who are from different cultures? • Teaming Up: Why did Jesus say to go out in pairs? What does that have to do with how I talk to people about Jesus? • Up a Tree: What do I do when I encounter people who make me uncomfortable? Sharing Christ Together will fill your student’s hearts with Jesus and allow them to share the love they’ve experienced with those who need a savior. "
Sharing Christmas
by Deborah RaffinChristmas conjures up memories for so many, and this holiday compendium is full of festive treats— not only anecdotes but poems, lyrics, and even beloved recipes— from dozens and dozens of celebrities. Found in this collection are offerings from Oscar-winning actors and actresses— Julie Andrews, George Burns, Keith Carradine, Charlton Heston, Jack Lemmon, Karl Malden, Sir John Mills, Sidney Poitier, Anthony Quinn, Paul Scofield, and Elizabeth Taylor— as well as acclaimed musicians, including Kim Carnes, Johnny Cash, Placido Domingo, Al Jarreau, Kenny Loggins, Johnny Mathis, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Ringo Starr. Also represented here are acclaimed authors Art Buchwald, Mary Higgins Clark, Sidney Sheldon, and Amy Tan; champion athletes Arthur Ashe, Pam Shriver, Steve Sax, and Ruben Sierra; television greats Steve Allen, Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis, Charles Osgood, Fred Rogers, and Jonathan Winters; and revered public figures such as civil rights activist Coretta Scott King, astronaut Wally Schirra, and President Gerald Ford. This bounty of goodwill is sure to inspire the holiday spirit in all who partake in these Christmas treasures.
Sharing Eden
by Natan Levy David Shreeve Harfiyah Haleem"Finding common ground between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism is a critical priority for the whole world-and nowhere is that common ground more evident or inspiring than on environmental issues."- Jonathon Porritt, co-founder, Forum for the Future"[A] very encouraging and helpful project, and I hope it inspires those in each of the three traditions to collaborate more in environmental thought."-Sustainability in Crisis, United KingdomThis introductory handbook combines beautiful and enlightening texts from each faith's religious teachings to address some of the most prominent environmental issues faced today, such as waste, climate change, and biodiversity. Each author brings a contemporary focus to the eternal challenge of caring for the environment and provides practical advice on how we can all do our share to protect it.Sharing Eden sets out to show how respect for the environment is at the heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.Natan Levy is the environmental liaison for the Chief Rabbi's Office and the rabbinical expert for the London School of Jewish Studies' Responsibility Unit, both based in the Untied Kingdom.David Shreeve is the director of The Conservation Foundation, which he co-founded in 1982, and the environmental advisor to the Archbishops' Council of the Church of England.Harfiyah Haleem is a trustee of the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES). She is also the editor of a collection of essays on Islam and the environment and co-editor of the Muslim Green Guide to Reducing Climate Change.
Sharing Faith: A Comprehensive Approach to Religious Education and Pastoral Ministry The Way of Shared Praxis
by Thomas GroomeProvides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of religious education and pastoral ministry and gives an in-depth inquiry into the philosophical, educational and theological theories for sharing faith.
Sharing Friendship: Exploring Anglican Character, Vocation, Witness and Mission (Explorations in Practical, Pastoral and Empirical Theology)
by John B. ThomsonSharing Friendship represents a post-liberal approach to ecclesiology and theology generated out of the history, practices and traditions of the Anglican Church. Drawing on the theological ethics of Stanley Hauerwas, this book explores the way friendship for the stranger emerges from contextually grounded reflection and conversations with contemporary Anglican theologians within the English tradition, including John Milbank, Oliver O’Donovan, Rowan Williams, Daniel Hardy and Anthony Thiselton. Avoiding abstract definitions of character, mission or friendship, John Thomson explores how the history of the English Church reflects a theology of friendship and how discipleship in the New Testament, the performance of worship, and the shape of Anglican ecclesiology are congruent with such a theology. The book concludes by rooting the theme of sharing friendship within the self-emptying kenotic performance of Jesus’ mission, and looks at challenges to the character of contemporary Anglican ecclesiology represented by secularization and globalization as well as by arguments over appropriate new initiatives such as Fresh Expressions.
Sharing Gifts in the Global Family of Faith: One Church's Experiment
by Pakisha TshimikaAs the "center" of Christianity has moved south to Africa, Asia, and Latin America, what gifts can churches in different parts of the world share with each other? Are churches in Europe and North America willing and able to receive as well as give? Who's rich? In what? Who's needy? In what way? How do we overcome the real obstacles that obstruct this essential part of being the church?
Sharing God's Big Love with Little Lives: A Can-Do Guide for Parents and Caregivers
by Jean ThomasonIn this eagerly anticipated guide for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of little ones, Jean Thomason, known as the lively Miss PattyCake character, shares her insights gleaned from more than twenty years in children’s ministry. Sharing God’s Big Love with Little Lives will affirm that God has put a child or children in your life on purpose. Using Scripture, humorous anecdotes, and insightful research, Jean equips you with fresh ideas and enthusiastic encouragement to help guide your kids as they grow into all God has created them to be. This book is a spiritual toolkit you can refer to again and again. “I know of no one with a greater understanding of how to reach the hearts of little ones than Jean. She embraces this as a high calling and the fruit she has to share will enrich your life.” —Sheila Walsh, Author, Recording Artist, Speaker (Women of Faith) “This is a terrific message from a trusted source. Families will be encouraged, instructed, and empowered!” —Max Lucado, Pastor and Best-Selling Author
Sharing His Secrets: Intimate Insights from the Women Who Knew Jesus
by Vickey BanksPopular author, Bible study leader, and women's speaker Vickey Banks leads readers on a search for secrets to experiencing life-changing intimacy with God. This thought-provoking, scripturally sound read takes a fresh look at Jesus' face-to-face encounters with women when He walked this earth, asking, "What can their experiences tell us today about walking and talking with God? Do they know secrets to getting more up close and personal with Him?" In an accurate, yet warm and relational style, Banks reveals what still causes tears to trickle down God's cheeks, moves His heart to compassion, prompts Him to defend and forgive, and makes Him feel loved and enjoyed -- inspiring deeper intimacy with God today.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Sharing Jesus with Confidence: How to Be a Gospeler and Have Conversations that Matter for Eternity
by Willie RobertsonDo you want to share your faith more easily and naturally? This companion booklet to Gospeler by Willie Robertson of Duck Dynasty is a practical guide for Christ followers to read and give to those seeking God's truth and love.Could you share the gospel with another person? Would you know where to start? Do you even know what the gospel is? It's the Good News of Jesus, and a gospeler is simply someone who shares it with others. Willie Robertson says that if you can tell someone about your spouse, kids, friends, school, pets, and hobbies, you know how to talk about the most important thing in your life, your Lord!This 64-page booklet is a companion to the trade book Gospeler, in which Willie writes about his story of faith that came about in large part because a stranger went out of his way—as well as his comfort zone—to have a spiritual conversation with his father, Phil. This booklet will provide readers with:Inspiration and encouragement to follow Jesus more faithfully.Scriptures pointing to salvation found in Jesus alone.Step-by-step guidance in understanding and responding to Christ's calling.Guidance on sharing the Good News of Jesus effectively, whether a new believer or a Christian for decades.Counsel on how to stay focused on what's truly important (Jesus) instead of what's not (religion) When the gospel is heard, accepted, and responded to, it's not just a cool story, it is a game-changer. And it can spread across the world—starting with a simple conversation you have with someone.
Sharing Jesus with Muslims: A Step-by-Step Guide
by Stan Guthrie Fouad Adel MasriA practical starting point for Christians to share the hope of Jesus with Muslims.Since September 11th, 2001, relationships between Christians and Muslims have been defined by fear. Increasing violence in the Middle East has caused Islam to be associated with persecution and terrorism and has led many Christians to view Muslims as the enemy. But the Bible provides clear instruction to move past fear and share the Gospel with all peoples, including Muslims. Every Christian can be an ambassador of Christ to Muslims, even without becoming an expert on Islam.In Sharing Jesus with Muslims, Fouad Masri encourages Christians to set aside fear, excuses, and differences and share the good news of Jesus. Rich with stories and conversation starters, the book gives readers tangible and respectful ways to initiate friendships and minister to the felt needs of Muslims.Sharing Jesus with Muslims serves as a step-by-step guide for effective witnessing, and includes:Conversation startersInsight into Muslim culture, including do's and don'tsBiblical responses to issues relevant to IslamStories with practical application from Masri's forty years of ministry to MuslimsDiscipleship materials for ministering to MuslimsVoid of judgement or guilt trips, pastors, ministry leaders, and everyday Christians will find their relationships with Muslims enhanced by the principles in this book. Pick up Sharing Jesus with Muslims and discover the joy of serving and relating to Muslims.
Sharing Jesus without Freaking Out: Evangelism the Way You Were Born To Do It
by Steven A. McKinion D. Scott HildrethWhat if talking about your faith felt as natural as discussing your family, your work, or your hobbies? Evangelism doesn't have to be uncomfortable. You're under no pressure to prove anything. It really just amounts to having a conversation, and almost any context provides the opportunity for evangelism. You can spot these opportunities when you listen because people talk about what's important to them. So think of evangelism as building a relationship with someone and intentionally planning to share Jesus as a part of everyday living. Sharing Jesus without Freaking Out, Second Edition is not a comprehensive theology of evangelism or the methods by which that theological message is communicated. The goal of the book is simply to show what evangelism looks like when it's part of ordinary, everyday conversations. Sharing Jesus with others isn't a mystery, and it can be as natural as working a job, practicing a favorite hobby, or engaging in any other kind of daily activity. The authors show how anyone can make sharing the gospel a commonplace part of their lifestyle. Without all the freaking out part.
Sharing Leadership: A United Church of Christ Way of Being in Community
by Sarah B. DrummondIn a world that celebrates individual charisma and personal platform, how can the United Church of Christ’s ethos of shared leadership provide a countercultural message? The structure and well-being of the United Church of Christ (UCC) depends upon shared leadership: between ministers and congregations, between congregations, between believers with diverse life experiences, across regions with varied histories. That quality of collaboration is often understated, yet the ethos of shared leadership may be one of the UCC’s greatest gifts to a secular world that is increasingly narrated by division and platform.
Sharing Poetic Expressions
by Anna-Teresa TymienieckaA world ever more extensively interlinked is calling out for serving human interests broader and more compelling than those inspiring our technological welfare. The interface between cultures - at the moment especially between the Occident and Islam - presents challenges to mutual understandings and calls for restoring the resources of our human beings forgotten in the struggle of competition and rivalry at the vital spheres of existence. In the evolutionary progress of the living beings the strictly vital concerns, emotions, attributes become sublimed and elevated to the spiritual sphere at which human beings encounter each other and share. Studies presented here bring forth sublimity, generosity, forgiveness, beauty, and are exalting the quest after ciphers and symbols which lead to our sharing the common deepest stream of fraternal reality.
Sharing Sacred Spaces in the Mediterranean: Christians, Muslims, and Jews at Shrines and Sanctuaries (New Anthropologies of Europe)
by Dionigi Albera Maria Couroucli“Will spark debate . . . and hopefully further research into points of contact between the monotheistic religions, and others.” —The Levantine ReviewWhile devotional practices are usually viewed as mechanisms for reinforcing religious boundaries, in the multicultural, multiconfessional world of the Eastern Mediterranean, shared shrines sustain intercommunal and interreligious contact among groups.Heterodox, marginal, and largely ignored by central authorities, these practices persist despite aggressive, homogenizing nationalist movements. This volume challenges much of the received wisdom concerning the three major monotheistic religions and the “clash of civilizations,” as contributors examine intertwined religious traditions along the shores of the Near East from North Africa to the Balkans.
Sharing Shalom
by Danielle SharkanA girl&’s community joins hands to fight intolerance in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers.Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. L&’dor V&’dor! From one generation to the next! But when Leila&’s synagogue gets vandalized, she isn&’t sure what she wants. Something that used to make her feel special now just makes her feel different.Then Leila&’s classmates and community come together to repair the synagogue. This compassionate gesture makes Leila realize that everyone around her is different—and that&’s a beautiful thing.Lyrical text and gorgeous, textured collage art by award-winning illustrator Selina Alko enhance this uplifting story about honoring a diverse community. Back matter provides a springboard for age-appropriate conversations about inclusion and bridge-building between cultures. Perfect for fans of All Are Welcome and The Proudest Blue.
Sharing Too Much: Musings from an Unlikely Life
by Richard Paul EvansThe #1 New York Times bestselling author and delivers a charming and inspirational collection of personal essays about family, life, and love.Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul Evans was a young boy being raised by a suicidal mother and dealing with relentless bullying. He could not fathom what the future held for him. Now, in this intimate and heartfelt collection of personal essays, Evans shares his moving journey. With his signature &“seasoned finesse&” (Booklist), he offers the insightful lessons he&’s learned and engaging advice about everything from marriage to parenthood and even facing near-death experiences. Warmhearted and genuine, Sharing Too Much makes a perfect gift for parents, new graduates, or anyone who could use a little hope and inspiration.
Sharing Your Life Mission Every Day (Doing Life Together)
by Various AuthorsSharing Your Life Mission Every Day just isn’t that hard. You need a few skills, a few friends for support, and a glimpse of God’s heart for those who don’t know him. These six sessions will equip you to extend love to seekers around you and talk about your experience with God in ways that people will understand. God doesn’t ask you to do it alone—discover the power that comes from teaming up! Doing Life Together is a groundbreaking study…[It’s] the first small group curriculum built completely on the purpose-driven paradigm…The greatest reason I’m excited about [it] is that I’ve seen the dramatic changes it produces in the lives of those who study it.” —From the foreword by Rick Warren Based on the five biblical purposes that form the bedrock of Saddleback Church, Doing Life Together will help your group discover what God created you for and how you can turn this dream into an everyday reality. Experience the transformation firsthand as you begin Connecting, Growing, Developing, Sharing, and Surrendering your life together for him.
Sharing of Scripture
by Clarence Roberts Edith RobertsFrom the Introduction:<P> Holy Scripture, the inspired Word of God, is for many a sleeping giant. We feel that many want to awaken the giant and release its power to the multitude. It is past time for the Christian laity to use the long-dormant and precious tool of Scripture as a means of spiritual renewal and growth. To this end, we, the authors dedicate our God-given talents and energies. It was from this desire and dream that a program evolved called "Sharing of Scripture."<P> Sharing of Scripture started as a lay, non-profit organization operating primarily in the Oakland, California Diocese. But, as inquiries increased, it was introduced into the surrounding dioceses. Its success led to this book. We hope that this book, plus personal commitment and imagination, will help any group of people to start their own Sharing of Scripture program. So now--What is Sharing of Scripture? Sharing of Scripture is a program designed for those who are ready to start a more meaningful relationship with God through the study of Scripture. It is a progressive, ongoing (weekly throughout the school year) study designed but not limited to operate on a parish level. <P> The program is designed to work equally well with 10, 100, or more people. The emphasis is on sharing which is done in small groups under the direction of a trained leader.<P>
Sharing the Burden: Rabbi Simḥah Zissel Ziv and the Path of Musar (SUNY series in Contemporary Jewish Thought)
by Geoffrey D. ClaussenSharing the Burden analyzes the rich moral traditions of the nineteenth-century Musar movement, an Eastern European Jewish movement focused on the development of moral character. Geoffrey D. Claussen focuses on that movement's leading moral theorist, Rabbi Simḥah Zissel Ziv (1824–1898), the founder of the first Musar movement yeshiva and the first traditionalist institution in Eastern Europe that included general studies in its curriculum. Simḥah Zissel offered a unique and compelling voice within the Musar movement, joining traditionalism with a program for contemplative practice and an interest in non-Jewish philosophy. His thought was also distinguished by its demanding moral vision, oriented around an ideal of compassionately loving one's fellow as oneself and an acknowledgment of the difficulties of moral change. Drawing on Simḥah Zissel's writings and bringing his approach into dialogue with other models of ethics, Claussen explores Simḥah Zissel's Jewish virtue ethics and evaluates its strengths and weaknesses. The result is a volume that will expose readers to a fascinating and important voice in the history of modern Jewish ethics and spirituality.
Sharing the Easter Faith with Children: Helping Children Observe Lent and Celebrate Easter
by Carolyn C. BrownSharing the Easter Faith with Children is theologically sound, biblically focused, educationally on target, and developmentally appropriate. Carolyn Brown writes clearly and helpfully, with conviction and passion for what to share and how to share one's faith with children. It should be required reading for every parent, educator, and pastor who wants to communicate and celebrate the Easter faith with children. Brown packs a lot of practical suggestions, insights, and activities into this very readable resource. I am confident children will mature in their understanding and affirmation of the Easter faith when they have been nurtured in families and congregations that take seriously what Brown offers. --Donald Griggs, author of Teaching Today’s Teachers to Teach It is easy to share the Christmas story and faith with children. The story is beautiful and lends itself well to pageants and other celebratory events for children. It is not so easy to share the Easter story and faith with children because the message and images are complex. Many parents have trouble articulating what Easter means to them personally much less answering their children’s questions. In many congregations children are featured in palm parades on Palm Sunday, but they are not specifically planned for at other Holy Week services. When schools schedule an Easter break, many families go away and thus unintentionally bypass the whole Easter message for years. This book explores what the Easter message can mean to children as they grow up. The author helps congregations and families share the Easter message with their children and include the children meaningfully in Lent, Holy Week and Easter observances. Included are materials for children from birth (in the church nursery) to age 12, and reproducible pages to create a booklet for parents. The first section of the book describes the particular parts of the Easter faith that are important to children at different ages and comments on the biblical Easter texts from a child’s point of view. The second part of the book works through the Lenten season, describing ways congregations can include children and providing program and worship plans, including: Lenten disciplines for children and their families Ash Wednesday Celebrating Palm Sunday or looking ahead on Passion Sunday Maundy Thursday: Recalling the Last Supper Keeping Good Friday The church-sponsored Easter Egg Hunt Easter Sunday Morning Another part of the book offers help to leaders who want to share the content with teachers, parents, or committees. Also included is a comprehensive list of related resources. This carefully researched and well-grounded, practical resource from a highly regarded Christian educator will strengthen your educational ministry with children and support parents as they shape the faith of their children.
Sharing the Gift of Encouragement (Life Principles Study Series)
by Charles StanleyRevised and updated, Dr. Charles Stanley's well-loved Life Principles study guide series has taken on new life through refreshed content. Small groups and individuals who want a Bible study that's spiritually sound and practical will find a wealth of ideas to help them understand and apply the Scriptures to the real world.
Sharing the Rock: Shaping Our Future through Leadership for the Common Good
by Bill GraceIn this revolutionary new book, author Bill Grace presents an innovative leadership model designed to cultivate a worldview suited for today’s interconnected global society. He offers a framework for people aspiring to live for the good of others because they know that is ultimately the only way to thrive. Through concrete exercises, Sharing the Rock helps readers determine their deepest values, which Bill proves are the heart and soul of leadership. He then demonstrates how living by these ideals allows the advancement of the common good. Readers learn a practical model for integrating ethics into everyday life and how to make choices based on concern for all. Bill’s groundbreaking approach emphasizes attention to justice, care, and inclusiveness, and stresses the urgent need to adopt these practices immediately. Sharing the Rock presents seven principles at the core of this new leadership model. These include traditionally valued leadership traits, such as commitment and vision, and expand on them to include such important practices as seeking out the perspectives of the marginalized, welcoming unpopular points of view, and cultivating the leader’s genuine expression and voice.
Sharing the Sacra
by Glenn Bowman"Shared" sites, where members of distinct, or factionally opposed, religious communities interact-or fail to interact-is the focus of this volume. Chapters based on fieldwork from such diverse sites as India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Turkey, Morocco, Tunisia, and Vietnam demonstrate how sharing and tolerance are both more complex and multifaceted than they are often recognized to be. By including both historical processes (the development of Chinese funerals in late imperial Beijing or the refashioning of memorial commemoration in the wake of the Vietnam war) and particular events (the visit of Pope John Paul II to shared shrines in Sri Lanka or the Al-Qaeda bombing of an ancient Jewish synagogue on the Island of Djerba in Tunisia), the volume demonstrates the importance of understanding the wider contexts within which social interactions take place and shows that tolerance and intercommunalism are simultaneously possible and perpetually under threat.