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The Challenges of Caregiving: Seeing, Serving, Solving
by Rick CaraccioloMan&’s perception, and how to accept aging, has not changed dramatically since the beginning of time or over the last 220 years as man&’s life expectancy has increased. Man is not a stagnant being, and as Bathauer notes, &“Psychologist tell us that all of life is made up of continuous changes from childhood all the way to old age.&” The last twenty years of life, the stage we call old age, brings about almost as many changes as the first twenty years. Changes in the latter part of life are usually more than all the changes during the first twenty years of life because they carry the threat of loss, disability or other degenerative conditions.Christian counselors are trained in the spiritual and general mental health aspects of aging. Caregivers and family members usually receive their training on the job as a caregiver. As the graying of America continues at an accelerated rate, the Christian counselor, pastor, and caregiver are going to need the tools and resources to counsel and assist in this area. Aging will be an area, which expands into additional areas that will affect everyone in some manner. The Christian counselor, pastor, and caregiver can benefit both professionally and personally by having an understanding of what caregiving is and is not. Also having the knowledge of where to retrieve useable and beneficial information is a blessing to all. It helps to reassure that all involved during this very stressful time period and when major decisions might need to be made to know that there is applicable information at hand. By having this knowledge, it will allow the counselor and caregiver to truly get a better understanding of the aging person. He is now able to help in a spiritual, mental and physical dimension. Again, it is not expected that the counselor, pastor, and caregiver will become a specialist in aging or a gerontologist. The expectation is that the reader will find helpful information as a caregiver and counselor.References1 Ruth M. Bathauer, Parent Care: Fear and Losses of the Elderly (Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1990), 32.2 L. Gelhaus, &“Boomers Prefer Aging at Home,&” Provider, 2004, 12-15.X
The Challenges of Cultural Discipleship: Essays in the Line of Abraham Kuyper
by Richard J. MouwRichard J. Mouw is well known for his incisive views on the intersection of culture and Christianity and for his efforts to make the thought of major Dutch theologian Abraham Kuyper accessible to average Christians. In this volume Mouw provides the scholarly "backstory" to his popular books as he interprets, applies, expands on -- and at times even corrects -- Kuyper's remarkable vision for faith and public life.In thirteen essays Mouw explores and develops the Kuyperian perspective on key topics in Christian cultural discipleship, including public theology, sphere sovereignty, education, creation, and more. He deftly articulates an ecumenically enriched neo-Calvinist -- or "neo-Kuyperian" -- perspective that appropriates and contextualizes the ideas and insights of this important theologian and statesman for new challenges in Christian thought and service.
The Challenges of Divine Determinism: A Philosophical Analysis
by Peter FurlongIn this volume, Peter Furlong delves into the question of divine determinism - the view that God has determined everything that has ever happened or will ever happen. This view, which has a long history among multiple religious and philosophical traditions, faces a host of counterarguments. It seems to rob humans of their free will, absolving them of all the wrongs they commit. It seems to make God the author of sin and thus blameworthy for all human wrongdoing. Additionally, it seems to undermine the popular 'Free Will Defense' of the problem of evil, to make a mockery of the claim that God loves us, and to make it inappropriate for God to blame and punish us. This work carefully formulates these and other objections to divine determinism and investigates possible responses to each of them, providing systematic and balanced discussion of this major philosophical and theological debate.
The Challenges of Integrating Religion and Spirituality into Psychotherapy: Integrity, Competence, and Cultural Pluralism in Clinical Practice (Advances in Mental Health Research)
by Francis A. MartinThis book examines personal and professional understandings of religion in psychotherapy and advocates for integrity, competency, and cultural pluralism in clinical practice.A major feature of this book is that it confirms the massive proliferation of religion-oriented approaches to counseling and therapy in recent years. It attributes this rise to opportunism and exaggerated individualism among therapists and to the frequent failures of professional associations, clinical preparation programs, and other influences. In response to these influences, it identifies the need for guiding principles for integrating religion into therapy, discusses the religious issues that clients bring to therapy, and advocates for major changes in clinical practice, with emphasis on integrity and competence. Building on a large volume of research and using evidence-based conclusions, it clarifies how these two major features of contemporary life can be integrated with integrity and competence. The author maintains that religion should be a feature of the practice of counseling and therapy, so long as it addresses the clinically relevant needs of clients. However, it also explores how the religion of counselors and therapists often expresses the needs of counselors and therapists, instead of addressing the needs of their clients.In the context of these questions and discussion of contentious challenges, this book provides guidelines for relating religion with clinical practice and recommends needed actions by clinical preparation programs, professional associations, individual therapists, state legislatures, licensing boards, social service agencies, and corporations. All of this stands on the conspicuous need for professional accountability in the delivery of mental health care.
The Challenges of Religious Literacy: The Case of Finland (SpringerBriefs in Religious Studies)
by Timo Aarrevaara Tuula Sakaranaho Johanna KonttoriThis open access book presents religious literacy as the main explanatory factor when dealing with certain ethnic groups that attract stereotypes which gloss over other personal factors such as age, class, gender and cultural differences. It discusses freedom of religion, and the Christian revival movement. It examines religious literacy and religious diversity in multi-faith schools. It looks into the role of Mosques and Islamic divorce. Finally, it discusses the prevention of violent radicalization and extremism in Finland. Using recent data on Finnish secular society, the book promotes a new understanding which is needed with respect to popular and media portrayal of religion, or with respect to public discussion about religion. It addresses actors in civic society, public servants and higher education.
The Challenges of Resolving the Israeli–Palestinian Dispute: An Impossible Peace?
by Bren CarlillThis book explains why the Israeli–Palestinian dispute is so difficult to resolve by showing that it consists of multiple distinct conflicts. Because these tend to be conflated into a single conflict, attempts at peace have not worked. Underpinned by conflict theory, observations of those involved and analyses of polling data, the book argues that peace will not be possible until each of the dispute’s distinct conflicts are managed.Early chapters establish a theoretical framework to explain and define the different conflicts. This framework is then applied to the history of the dispute. The actions and perceptions of Israelis and Palestinians make sense when viewed through this framework. The Oslo peace process is examined in detail to explain how and why each side’s expectations were not met. Ultimately, lessons in ways to build a future viable peace are drawn from the failures of the past.
The Challenges of the Civilizational Integration of Muslims
by Ahmed SarireteToday, the world is increasingly interested in Muslims' behavior, and all suspicious eyes are on Islam, the source of their culture, so this essay is basically intended for Muslims to give them new elements of reflection so that they can review their vision of the world in the light of their civilizational challenges to be faced, and in order to enable them to succeed in their efficient civilizational integration and to play their real expected role in the community of nations. However, it is intended for anyone, who has an interest in the culture of faith and in Islam in particular, in order to enlighten them, invite them to understand this religion more and to change their attitude of distrust towards educated people in this culture of faith.
The Challenges of the Pentecostal, Charismatic and Messianic Jewish Movements: The Tensions of the Spirit (Routledge New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology and Biblical Studies)
by Peter HockenThis book explores the Pentecostal and charismatic movements, tracing their development and their variety. Hocken shows how these movements of the Holy Spirit, both outside the mainline churches and as renewal currents within the churches, can be understood as mutually challenging and as complementary. The similarities and the differences are significant. The Messianic Jewish movement possesses elements of both the new and the old. Addressing the issues of modernity and globalization, this book explores major phenomena in contemporary Christianity including the relationship between the new churches and entrepreneurial capitalism.
The Chamber of Lies (The Elijah Project #4)
by Bill MyersStill trying to save his younger brother Elijah from the powers of darkness, Zach must debate his faith with an expert atheist, while Elijah undergoes his own tests in the sinister Chamber, which tempts him to deny God and follow the evil Shadow Man.
The Chamber of Lies (The Elijah Project #4)
by Bill MyersIn book four, Chamber of Lies, Zach, Piper, and Elijah are reunited with their parents. But when Elijah is lured into the Chamber, he must face the Shadow Man in a battle for his soul. Only heaven can help him now.
The Chamberlain Key: Unlocking the God Code to Reveal Divine Messages Hidden in the Bible
by Robert Hostetler Eugene Ulrich Timothy P. SmithImagine you are a young, ambitious, successful appraiser of artifacts and antiquities—your services in demand by many of the most powerful individuals and branches of government in Washington, D. C. Your future could not seem brighter—except for a troubling dream...with the same mysterious message...on the same exact date...three years in a row... A True Story...Better Than Fiction Timothy P. Smith, heir to a renowned family business responsible for construction or renovation of some of America’s most cherished landmarks, struggled to understand the significance of his recurring dream...until he had another dream--one that identified a specific location where it seemed he might find answers to his questions. So Timothy drove to a remote spot in British Columbia. There the adventure--which later led to a startling discovery in the oldest Hebrew text of the Bible--began. It took the convergence of the sacred text, one man’s life, and modern computer technology to reveal messages that may explain dramatic world events, as well as influence every person alive today. Welcome to The Chamberlain Key. “However one wishes to interpret the meaning and significance of the text, they may rest assured that the text on which Timothy Smith bases his interpretation has almost certainly been there for a very long time, since before the birth of Christ.”—Eugene Ulrich, Ph.D.Department of Theology, University of Notre DameChief Editor, The Biblical Dead Sea Scrolls “For more than fifteen years I managed to keep the lid on a discovery that will dramatically redirect biblical scholarship, Christian theology, and perhaps even the trajectory of history itself.” –Timothy P. Smith What You Will Discover in The Chamberlain Key • An encrypted code in Genesis, in the oldest known Hebrew text of the Old Testament, centuries before predicted the birth and resurrection of Jesus. • Scientific evidence that this encrypted code was authored by the divine hand of God. • Signs that there are more encrypted codes in this same Hebrew text that will lead to additional messages from God to humanity • Hidden clues that may lead to the location of long-missing sacred artifacts, such as the Ark of the Covenant • Insights on why Timothy P. Smith was chosen to uncover this encrypted code. • A dire warning that God wants us to hear—and heed.
The Champion Mindset: Access Your Power to Create Leveraging the Law of Attraction
by Ginny GaneAre you struggling to make the Law of Attraction work for you? Maybe you’ve heard of the Law of Attraction (LOA), but have you identified the way it can help you? Grounded in the teachings of Abraham-Hicks, Ginny Gane shares a simple approach to help you live your dream life now. If you have learned the basics of LOA, but are still searching for how to really see results in your life, A Champion Mindset will help you leverage what you already know to live the life of love and freedom you desire. You have the power to purposefully create the kind of life you dream of and the techniques taught within these pages will get you there. Learn the skills that will ultimately empower you to take control of your experience and truly uncover and be all that you want to be.
The Champion's Code
by Dante Gebel"Ustedes pueden impedir que yo sea un predicador con credenciales, pero seré predicador de el corazón. No pueden quebrar mi voluntad, no pueden detener a un huracán. Siempre estaré allí. Ustedes deben elegir, si desean un predicador colega… o una espina clavada en el pie." Esta frase que emula al discurso del afamado médico Patch Adams, ejemplifica el espíritu revolucionario de este libro. Dante Gebel es conocido en gran parte del mundo hispano como un orador capaz de trasportar a sus oyentes a las más fascinantes historias y lograr conducirlos por laberintos emocionales que van desde las risas hasta las lágrimas. El Código del campeón nueva edición contiene la esencia de esos mensajes, sumado a las brillantes historias que desafiarán tu vida radicalmente. Este es, fundamentalmente, un libro escrito con pasión, dedicada a aquellos que sufren de "insatisfacción santa", o como diría el mismo autor, los que poseen una doble dosis de ambición espiritual. "No estoy jugando-dice Gebel en el libro- no me gusta perder, me siento a dos pulgadas del suelo, soy un mal perdedor. Esta es la liga mayor. La mediocridad no me atrae, ser alguien del montón no es mi estilo, voy por el campeonato." Una obra literaria única, que formará parte de la historia de todos aquellos que desean marcar significativamente este planeta. En resumen: El Código del Campeón está escrito para gente única, decidida y radical.
The Chance
by Karen KingsburyFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a heartwarming story about childhood friends, broken lives, and a long-ago promise that just might offer the hope of love for today. The day before a teenage Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend Nolan sat beneath the Spanish moss of an ancient oak tree where they wrote letters to each other and buried them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return eleven years later, dig the box up, and read the letters. But now, as that date approaches, much has changed. Ellie has abandoned the faith she grew up with, her days consumed with loving her little girl and trying to make ends meet. Sometimes she watches TV to catch a glimpse of her old friend Nolan, now an NBA star, whose faith is known by the entire nation. But few know that Nolan's own personal tragedies have fueled both his faith and athletic drive. Despite his success, Nolan is isolated and lonely, plagued by a void in his heart that has remained since that night beneath the old oak tree with Ellie. For both Ellie and Nolan, the coming date is more than just a childhood promise. It's the chance to make sense of it all--the chance to find out if it's ever too late to find love again. Karen Kingsbury weaves a moving tale of heart-wrenching loss, the power of faith, and the wounds that only a forever kind of love can heal. She delves deeply into a theme that resonates within us all: Hope lives for those willing to take a chance.
The Chance
by Karen KingsburyA heartwarming story about childhood friends, broken lives, and a long ago promise that just might offer the hope of love for today. Years ago, the day before Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend Nolan sat beneath the Spanish moss of an ancient oak tree where they wrote letters to each other, and sealed them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return eleven years later and read them. But now, as that date arrives, much has changed. Ellie, bereft of the faith she grew up with, is a single mom living in a tired apartment trying to make ends meet. Sometimes she watches television to catch a glimpse of her old friend -Nolan, now an NBA star, whose terrible personal tragedies fueled his faith and athletic drive in equal measure. But Nolan also suffers from a transcendent loneliness that nothing has ever eased. In their separate lives, as Ellie and Nolan move toward the possibility of a reunion at the oak tree, Kingsbury weaves a tale of heart-wrenching loss, the power of faith, and the wounds that only love can heal.
The Chance of Salvation: A History of Conversion in America
by Lincoln A. MullenThe United States has a long history of religious pluralism, and yet Americans have often thought that people’s faith determines their eternal destinies. The result is that Americans switch religions more often than any other nation. Lincoln Mullen traces the history of the distinctively American idea that religion is a matter of individual choice.
The Chance of a Lifetime (Grace Livingston Hill Series #58)
by Grace Livingston HillThe Chance of a Lifetime is a "tender story of faith and love... of Alan and Sherrill, each offered the chance of a lifetime in a different part of the world, only to find that for them, true happiness means being together always." Through the characters, the author explored Christian themes.
The Chance: A Novel
by Karen KingsburyFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury comes a heartwarming story about childhood friends, broken lives, and a long-ago promise that just might offer the hope of love for today. The day before a teenage Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend Nolan sat beneath the Spanish moss of an ancient oak tree where they wrote letters to each other and buried them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return eleven years later, dig the box up, and read the letters. But now, as that date approaches, much has changed. Ellie has abandoned the faith she grew up with, her days consumed with loving her little girl and trying to make ends meet. Sometimes she watches TV to catch a glimpse of her old friend Nolan, now an NBA star, whose faith is known by the entire nation. But few know that Nolan's own personal tragedies have fueled both his faith and athletic drive. Despite his success, Nolan is isolated and lonely, plagued by a void in his heart that has remained since that night beneath the old oak tree with Ellie. For both Ellie and Nolan, the coming date is more than just a childhood promise. It's the chance to make sense of it all--the chance to find out if it's ever too late to find love again. Karen Kingsbury weaves a moving tale of heart-wrenching loss, the power of faith, and the wounds that only a forever kind of love can heal. She delves deeply into a theme that resonates within us all: Hope lives for those willing to take a chance.
The Change (The Chesson Valley Series #3)
by Luke SeibertPeter Brenton is a scarred man—both physically and emotionally. The cruelty that he witnessed and the sufferings he endured have left him broken, cynical, and questioning where the Lord has been for the last four years. He and his friends had not asked for the American Civil War, but it had still come, drawing them into the conflict regardless of their own personal feelings towards the issues at stake. He took up arms to defend Virginia, but he never imagined just how long the war would last, or how devastating the effects would be.As he returns home from the army, he finds that he is not the only one left with scars from the bloody struggle. The war had left its mark far closer to his home than he could have realized.In the months that follow, Peter strives to resume his former life, but it does nothing to lighten the darkness settling in his heart. He cannot move past his bitterness, and though he attempts to continue his close relationships with those around him, he finds his most cherished friendships slipping away. The war had changed so much, and it was impossible to ignore the results. Slowly, Peter realizes that he must admit that things cannot stay the same, not for himself, his family, or his friends. The only question that remains is what he will do in response.
The Change (The Chesson Valley Series #3)
by Luke SeibertPeter Brenton is a scarred man—both physically and emotionally. The cruelty that he witnessed and the sufferings he endured have left him broken, cynical, and questioning where the Lord has been for the last four years. He and his friends had not asked for the American Civil War, but it had still come, drawing them into the conflict regardless of their own personal feelings towards the issues at stake. He took up arms to defend Virginia, but he never imagined just how long the war would last, or how devastating the effects would be.As he returns home from the army, he finds that he is not the only one left with scars from the bloody struggle. The war had left its mark far closer to his home than he could have realized.In the months that follow, Peter strives to resume his former life, but it does nothing to lighten the darkness settling in his heart. He cannot move past his bitterness, and though he attempts to continue his close relationships with those around him, he finds his most cherished friendships slipping away. The war had changed so much, and it was impossible to ignore the results. Slowly, Peter realizes that he must admit that things cannot stay the same, not for himself, his family, or his friends. The only question that remains is what he will do in response.
The Changed Life
by Henry DrummondIn The Changed Life, Henry Drummond instructs us on how we may change our lives to be more like Christ. Also included are "The Formula of Sanctification," "The Alchemy of Influence," and "The First Experiment."
The Changeling: A Memoir of My Death and Rebirth, My Haunted Childhood, and My Education in Sainthood and Sin
by Gail GallantIn this haunting memoir, Gail Gallant recounts her unbelievable life as a changeling, a child born to replace another.When Gail Gallant was five months old, she died. A year later, she was reborn. Or so her mother said.The crash occurred on a July night in 1955. The truck hit the Gallant family's car head-on; a few weeks later, newborn baby Gail died from her injuries. Mad with grief, her mother prayed feverishly for Gail's return, convinced that God would bring her child back to her. And when she gave birth within a year to a baby girl who looked identical to her lost child, she believed her prayers had been answered.She named that newborn baby Gail. In this haunting memoir about having and losing faith, Gail Gallant recounts her awe-inspiring true story of life as a changeling--a child born to replace her deceased baby sister. A middle child in a large Catholic family, Gail embraced the belief that she was especially anointed, a status that was reinforced by her stern, devout mother and distant, hard-drinking father. Babies sometimes die, after all, but she was the one that God had chosen to bring back to life. Eventually, this special status--the feeling that she had been singled out by God, and just as importantly, by her mother--became a source of secret anxiety for Gail. Doubt began to cast its shadow. As she grew up, questions plagued her: Why did God save her? What did he want in return? And what if she couldn't live up to his--or her mother's--expectations? What if she wasn't so special after all? Or worse, what if she was a mere imposter, only pretending to be the first Gail, whose life she now lived?For this changeling child with a tortured soul, finding her own identity meant wrestling with sainthood and sin alike. As she rewrote her origin story, Gail battled blinding depression and loss of faith. Ultimately, she discovered her own sense of what is extraordinary in becoming simply herself.
The Changeover Zone: Successful Pastoral Transitions
by Jim Ozier Jim GriffithHow clergy and congregations can navigate the tricky transition from one pastor to the next.The Changeover Zoneaddresses a critical and perennial need in the church: the process ofhanding the baton of pastoral leadership from one person to the next.Authors Jim Ozier and Jim Griffith offer practical, clear instructionsand guidance for both clergy and congregations. They provide detailedsections especially for clergy who are taking over from a foundingpastor and for those replacing long-tenured pastors. The book is packedwith real-church examples, helpful tips and tactics that have beenproven successful. This resource will expertly guide pastors,supervisors, and congregations in nearly any church setting ordenomination. I just love this quote from the book: "How fastyou run will keep you in the race; how well you hand off will win it".Over the next 10 years we will see one of the largest pastoralleadership transitions in our history. How well we handle this hand-offto the next generation may well determine our future. The Changeover Zoneis timely, helpful and insightful as we approach these transitions inleadership. Every personnel committee, pastor, judicatory leader,district superintendent and bishop should read this book beforeapproaching any major leadership changes. --Bob Farr, Director ofCongregational Excellence, MO Conference, UMC; author, The NecessaryNineThe Changeover Zone provides a roadmap for how tomake healthy pastoral transitions, especially in churches making theirfirst transition or first transition in a long time. This book willhelp you learn how to not only survive a church pastoral transition buthow to thrive and gain momentum through the transition. We haveutilized this roadmap in East Ohio and it works. I recommend this bookto anyone involved with pastoral transitions at any level. --Kelly P.Brown, Director of Congregational Vitality, East Ohio Conference, UMC Agreat resource for pastors and churches who are going throughtransitions. I love how the change in a church pastor is seen not as anevent, but as more of a process and from various key perspectives.This will be a valuable tool for my coaching with pastors and churcheswho are entering a season of transition. --Ken Willard, leadershipcoach, certified church consultant, and author, Time Management for theChristian LeaderWhen our church learned that both long tenuredpastors were leaving at the same, we knew we needed expert help. JimOzier led our leaders in a workshop based on The Changeover Zone toprepare us for this scary change. In this book the authors use soundbiblical footing to show you what to do and how to do it, as you gothrough a pastoral change. --Cheryl Lee, SPPR Chairman, Ebenezer UnitedMethodist Church, Suffolk, VA The action plan for the 100days before and after a change of pastors (the Changeover Zone) isbrimming with time-tested wisdom. Pastors, churches, and supervisorswill be prepared to not only minimize the pain and confusion that comeswith pastoral transitions, but actually maximize the potential forgrowth and new life in congregations. --Ken Irby, Shreveport DistrictSuperintendent, Louisiana Annual Conference, UMCThis book isfilled with insight and excellent counsel. I have been using theauthors’ advice on making a great handoff for several years. You willnod your head as you read, and say, Of Course. Keep nodding. It willmake a difference in raising up stronger leaders and buildingreproducible systems. And that’s what we all want. --Cathy Townley,Townley Coaching FINALLY! A simple, straightforward way to think about an essential part of ministry - transitions. Transitions can make or break a ministry and too often they happen without the purposeful thought that can make them successful. Whether your context is a new start pastor moving on or a long tenured pastor receiving a new appointment, this book will be your comprehensive guide in the process of ending well and starting strong.- Rev. Nicole Reilley, Director of New Ministries, Cal-Pac Conference
The Changing Face of Fiscal Federalism
by Thomas R. Swartz John E. PeckA remarkable change has occurred in how we finance the public enterprise, yet this change has gone largely unnoticed by the general public. Policy makers in the federal, state and local levels of government have had to respond to this change. The causes of the change, future policy directions, and the eventual impact on society of this change is the subject of this book. Six of the nation's most influential economists, political scientists and sociologists have been asked to comment and their views can be found here.
The Changing Ideology of Hezbollah: Insurgencies And Civil War In The Middle East (Middle East Today)
by Massaab Al-AloosyThe project discusses Hezbollah's political ideology and how it evolves over time and the conditions that lead to the change of ideology. The author also examines Hezbollah's relationship with the patron states, Syria and Iran. In contrast with major arguments in the literature, the book argues that political ideologies are not fixed and they evolve depending on a number of factors such as the change in context, major events like a civil war in the patron state, and, most importantly, when the change of ideology becomes linked to survival of the insurgency. This monograph will appeal to a wide range of audiences such as researchers, scholars, and graduate students in the fields of Middle Eastern studies, political studies, Islamism, and nationalism.