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Subversive Spirituality
by Eugene H. PetersonIn Subversive Spirituality Peterson has gathered together a host of writings penned over the past twenty-five years that reflect on the overlooked facets of the spiritual life. Comprising occasional pieces, short biblical studies, poetry, pastoral readings, and interviews, this work captures the epiphanies of life with the pleasing pastoral style and inspiring depth of insight for which Peterson is well known. Peterson describes his book this way: "This gathering of articles and essays, poems and conversations, is a kind of kitchen midden of my noticings of the obvious in the course of living out the Christian life in the vocational context of pastor, writer, and professor. The randomness and repetitions and false starts are rough edges that I am leaving as is in the interests of honesty. Spirituality is not, by and large, smooth. I do hope, however, that these pieces will be found to be freshly phrased."
Subversive Spirituality
by Eugene H. PetersonSubversive Spirituality is a gathering together of articles written by Eugene Peterson over the past twenty-five years. Made up of occasional pieces, short biblical studies, poetry, pastoral readings and interviews, this book reflects on the overlooked facets of the spiritual life. Peterson captures the epiphanies of life with the pleasing pastoral style and inspiring depth of insight for which he is well known.Peterson describes his book this way: "The gathering of articles and essays, poems and conversations, is a kind of kitchen midden of my noticings of the obvious in the course of living out the Christian life in the vocational context of pastor, writer, and professor. The randomness and repetitions and false starts are rough edges that I am leaving as is in the interests of honesty. Spirituality is not, by and large, smooth. I do hope, however, that they will be found to be 'freshly phrased.'"
Subversive Virtue: Asceticism and Authority in the Second-Century Pagan World (G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects)
by James A. FrancisMuch attention has been devoted in recent years to Christian asceticism in Late Antiquity. But Christianity did not introduce asceticism to the ancient world. An underlying theme of this fascinating study of pagan asceticism is that much of the work on Christian "holy men" has ignored earlier manifestations of asceticism in Antiquity and the way Roman society confronted it. Accordingly, James Francis turns to the second century, the "balmy late afternoon of Rome's classical empire," when the conflict between asceticism and authority reached a turning point. Francis begins with the emperor Marcus Aurelius (121–180), who warned in his Meditations against "display[ing] oneself as a man keen to impress others with a reputation for asceticism or beneficence." The Stoic Aurelius saw ascetic self-discipline as a virtue, but one to be exercised in moderation. Like other Roman aristocrats of his day, he perceived practitioners of ostentatious physical asceticism as a threat to prevailing norms and the established order. Prophecy, sorcery, miracle working, charismatic leadership, expressions of social discontent, and advocacy of alternative values regarding wealth, property, marriage, and sexuality were the issues provoking the controversy. If Aurelius defined the acceptable limits of ascetical practice, then the poet Lucian depicted the threat ascetics were perceived to pose to the social status quo through his biting satire. In an eye-opening analysis of Philostratus's Life of Apollonius of Tyana, Francis shows how Roman society reined in its deviant ascetics by "rehabilitating" them into pillars of traditional values. Celsus's True Doctrine shows how the views pagans held of their own ascetics influenced their negative view of Christianity. Finally, Francis points out striking parallels between the conflict over pagan asceticism and its Christian counterpart. By treating pagan asceticism seriously in its own right, Francis establishes the context necessary for understanding the great flowering of asceticism in Late Antiquity
Subversive Witness: Scripture's Call to Leverage Privilege
by Dominique DuBois GilliardLearn to leverage privilege.Privilege is a social consequence of our unwillingness to reckon with and turn from sin. But properly stewarded, it can help us see and participate in God's inbreaking kingdom. Scripture repeatedly affirms that privilege is real and declares that, rather than exploiting it for selfish gain or feeling immobilized by it, Christians have a responsibility to leverage it.Subversive Witness asks us to grapple with privilege, indifference, and systemic sin in new ways by using biblical examples to reveal the complex nature of privilege and Christians' responsibility in stewarding it well.Dominique DuBois Gilliard highlights several people in the Bible who understood this kingdom call. Through their stories, you will discover how to leverage privilege to:Resist SinStand in Solidarity with the OppressedBirth LiberationCreate Systemic ChangeProclaim the Good NewsGenerate Social TransformationBy embodying Scripture's subversive call to leverage--and at times forsake--privilege, readers will learn to love their neighbors sacrificially, enact systemic change, and grow more Christlike as citizens of God's kingdom.
Subverting Aristotle: Religion, History, and Philosophy in Early Modern Science
by Craig MartinHow new thinking about history, evidence, and scientific authority depended on undermining the authority of Aristotelianism."The belief that Aristotle’s philosophy is incompatible with Christianity is hardly controversial today," writes Craig Martin. Yet "for centuries, Christian culture embraced Aristotelian thought as its own, reconciling his philosophy with theology and church doctrine. The image of Aristotle as source of religious truth withered in the seventeenth century, the same century in which he ceased being an authority for natural philosophy." In this fresh study of the complicated origins of revolutionary science in the age of Bacon, Hobbes, and Boyle, Martin traces one of the most important developments in Western European history: the rise and fall of Aristotelianism from the eleventh to the eighteenth century.Medieval theologians reconciled Aristotelian natural philosophy with Christian dogma in a synthesis that dominated religious thought for centuries. This synthesis unraveled in the seventeenth century contemporaneously with the emergence of the new natural philosophies of the scientific revolution. Important figures of seventeenth-century thought strove to show that the medieval appropriation of Aristotle defied the historical record that pointed to an impious figure of dubious morality. While numerous scholars have written on the seventeenth-century downfall of Aristotelianism, almost all of those works have examined how the conceptual content of the new sciences—such as the heliocentric cosmology, atomism, mechanical and mathematical models, and experimentalism—were used to dismiss the views of Aristotle. Subverting Aristotle is the first to focus on the religious polemics accompanying the scientific controversies that led to the eventual demise of Aristotelian natural philosophy.Martin’s thesis draws extensively on primary source material from England, France, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. It alters present perceptions not only of the scientific revolution but also of the role of Renaissance humanism in the forging of modernity.
Subverting Global Myths: Theology and the Public Issues Shaping Our World
by Vinoth RamachandraSubverting Global Myths
Succeeding at Seminary: 12 Keys to Getting the Most out of Your Theological Education
by Jason K. AllenSeminary is an important step toward ministry—but only when you make the most of it.Many seminarians finish their education with regrets and missed opportunities. They feel spiritually drained, they never connected with their professors or colleagues, they are plagued with a long list of &“What Ifs?,&” and worry they wasted this time. And many, as they enter the ministry, discover gaps in their education and are left thinking, If only my seminary had taught me that.Prepare for your calling and make the most of your theological training with Succeeding at Seminary. Seminary president Jason K. Allen provides guidance for incoming and current seminary students on how to maximize their education experience. You&’ll learn how to select the right institution and weigh the pros and cons of online or in-person classes. You&’ll also receive tips for developing rapport with peers and professors and get insights for how to navigate a work, study, and family-life balance to help you survive the rigors of advanced theological learning. Seminary can offer the opportunities and education you need to flourish in ministry, but only if you are ready to make the most of it. With Succeeding at Seminary,you&’ll get the guidance and encouragement you need to maximize your seminary opportunity and excel in your calling.
Succeeding at Seminary: 12 Keys to Getting the Most out of Your Theological Education
by Jason K. AllenSeminary is an important step toward ministry—but only when you make the most of it.Many seminarians finish their education with regrets and missed opportunities. They feel spiritually drained, they never connected with their professors or colleagues, they are plagued with a long list of &“What Ifs?,&” and worry they wasted this time. And many, as they enter the ministry, discover gaps in their education and are left thinking, If only my seminary had taught me that.Prepare for your calling and make the most of your theological training with Succeeding at Seminary. Seminary president Jason K. Allen provides guidance for incoming and current seminary students on how to maximize their education experience. You&’ll learn how to select the right institution and weigh the pros and cons of online or in-person classes. You&’ll also receive tips for developing rapport with peers and professors and get insights for how to navigate a work, study, and family-life balance to help you survive the rigors of advanced theological learning. Seminary can offer the opportunities and education you need to flourish in ministry, but only if you are ready to make the most of it. With Succeeding at Seminary,you&’ll get the guidance and encouragement you need to maximize your seminary opportunity and excel in your calling.
Success: One Day at a Time
by John C. MaxwellSuccess One Day At A Time is the kind of book you will want to carry in your car or place at the side of your bed. Each page contains a snapshot of the daily road of an overcomer. It is the perfect gift for the new graduate as well as anyone else who wants to become all that God intended! Owning a book by John Maxwell is like having your own personal trainer cheerleader. Drawing on over twenty years of experience in training leaders, John shares not only how to succeed but the biblical reason for doing so. "Success is knowing your purpose in life, sowing seeds that benefit others, and growing to your maximum potential," he says. He asserts that success is for everyone. The secret of success is found in your daily routine, springing from your dreams, vision and consistent self-discipline.
Success and the Christian: The Cost of Spiritual Maturity
by A. W. TozerSuccess and the Christian is a compilation of A.W. Tozer sermons on the subject matter of spiritual maturity—both its cost and criteria for the believer.The overall purpose of this collection is to "promote the personal heart religion"' among God's people, something Tozer consistently emphasized. Knowing God deeply and intimately brings purpose and meaning to life and should be the Christian's highest goal. So what holds us back from authentic spiritual success? A.W. Tozer contends that it is the excess baggage that most Christians carry that prevents them from going further with God.In this insightful and prophetic book, Tozer shows how we can recognize and clear away the stumbling blocks that keep us from a dynamic relationship with our Savior.
Success and the Christian: The Cost of Spiritual Maturity
by A. W. TozerSuccess and the Christian is a compilation of A.W. Tozer sermons on the subject matter of spiritual maturity—both its cost and criteria for the believer.The overall purpose of this collection is to "promote the personal heart religion"' among God's people, something Tozer consistently emphasized. Knowing God deeply and intimately brings purpose and meaning to life and should be the Christian's highest goal. So what holds us back from authentic spiritual success? A.W. Tozer contends that it is the excess baggage that most Christians carry that prevents them from going further with God.In this insightful and prophetic book, Tozer shows how we can recognize and clear away the stumbling blocks that keep us from a dynamic relationship with our Savior.
Success from the Inside Out: Power to Rise from the Past to a Fulfilling Future
by Nona JonesIn Success from the Inside Out, corporate executive and leadership speaker Nona Jones takes you on a personal journey to discovering the difference between success that empties, and success that fills. Many of us aspire to achieve position, wealth, and notability in the hopes that those things will erase the pain of the past. But for those like Nona Jones who have experienced trauma, success requires more than a changed mindset--it requires repairing a broken spirit.Nona was appointed to an executive role with a Fortune 100 company at only 23 years old. Since then, she has led award-winning initiatives in public affairs, brokered multi-million dollar business deals, addressed the United Nations, and championed juvenile justice and education policy reform in the halls of Congress--all under the age of 35.Then in one of the largest wake-up moments of her life, Nona realized that her past battles were waging a present war. Though she tried to push away the memories, her childhood trauma continued to affect her emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically--until she made a pivotal decision.Success from the Inside Out charts the course of Nona's breakthrough--a course that can also lead you out of the storms of your past or present. Through her own remarkable story and insights, Nona helps you:Claim victory at the place where the defeat happenedRecognize ways you use work to cover up inward brokennessStill the voices in your head that say you aren't good enoughChoose not just empty success but fulfilling successMap your mile-markers toward your biggest goalsPush through from brokenness to breakthroughAs Nona writes, "I've discovered that the only thing stronger than the power trauma has to change you is the power you reclaim when you acknowledge its effect on you." Success from the Inside Out is an empowering guide to finding healing from the past so you can move with freedom and hope into the future.
Success God's Way: Achieving True Contentment and Purpose
by Charles F. Stanley"Success is defined by a continuing desire to be the person God called you to be and to achieve those goals that God helps you to set," says Charles Stanley. In Success God's Way, Stanley teaches God's principles for success, including ten steps to help you reach God's goals in your life, and what to do about the seven success blockers that entangle believers."Dr. Stanley has defined success in a timeless manner-knowing and doing the will of God. When a person knows Christ personally and consistently obeys the principles of Scripture, he is prepared for success God's way." -Franklin Graham, Chairman and CEO, Samaritan's Purse; CEO, Billy Graham evangelistic Association"In a society that increasingly judges the success of individuals by the clothes they wear, the car they drive, the club they belong to, or the career they choose, the church desperately needs to reaffirm biblical standards. Once again, Dr. Stanley has brought clear focus to a timely issue. Success God's Way challenges readers to reexamine whether or not they are sacrificing genuine, lasting success on the altar of a worldly, temporary counterfeit and therefore sesttling for a lot less than what God wants to give them." -Anne Graham Lotz, International Bible Teacher and Bestselling Author"In an age when our thinking is skewed, our zeal is waning, and our desire for excellence is deadened by apathetic self-centeredness, this book presents many biblical insights that challenge us to hear God's Word to Joshua to meditate on God's Word and be strong and courageous so we can have success." -Kay Arthur, Precept Ministries International
Success Kills
by Wayde GoodallSuccess- we crave it, work for it, dream it, want it as a personal achievement, but how we each define it differs. Power, influence, wealth, fame, or a position of authority--the hallmarks of success we strive for can just as easily become the cause of our destruction, if we don't have a clear set of boundaries by which to live. Corporate and religious scandals of recent years have caused unprecedented havoc and heartache in the world's economy and in the church world. Executive and spiritual arrogance causes a toxic atmosphere in too many organizations. There are safeguards and principles we must focus on to ensure balance with excellence in what we do. Core questions to be considered include: Should your fear Success? Why do so many fail when they attain success? Is failure considered a friend of foe? Do you have a balanced ego or a pre-occupation with self? Take a discerning look at the concept of success in a personal, professional, and spiritual context in Success Kills. Explore the gift of adversity, finding a moral "north", learning from mistakes, and why some fear "successful" leaders. Discover a more important definition of success and the principles you can put in place today to achieve without compromising yourself or your future.
Success Through Failure (Hope for the Heart)
by June HuntFind out the successful habits of highly successful people and how they moved past failure to success What is success? Winston Churchill said, "Success is going from failure to failure without losing your enthusiasm." June Hunt adds, "And without losing your faith." Life isn't like the movies; so don't let Hollywood fool you. Chances are the successful business or successful people that you look up to have experienced total failure. This easy-to-read mini-book, Success Through Failure, is packed with practical and Christian advice on how to move you from miserable failure, despair, and hopelessness, to vision and courage. Includes tips for "success", success quotes, and more! Find out:• What those successful people do to turn failure to success.•How God helps you find your passion again.•What you true identity is in Christ--not a loser but someone who is called to a good future.Find out How Your Personality Can Be Used to Turn Failure into SuccessYour feelings as you face failure depend on your personality type. Learn what the different personality types are, how they each handle failure, along with the Bible promises that God has especially for you. Included in this mini-book is what makes you a failure and what makes you a success. In the section titled, "Steps to Solution," June Hunt explains:• 8 things to know about yourself• How to find God's forgiveness in your failures• What to do when you have failed• How to turn stumbling stones into stepping stones• What to do when someone fails you• And much more.Look for all 25 titles in the Hope For The Heart Biblical Counseling Library. These mini-books are for people who seek freedom from codependency, anger, conflict, verbal and emotional abuse, depression, or other problems.
Successful Leaders of the Bible
by Katara Washington PattonThe third book in a new series bringing the experiences of favorite biblical figures to the challenges of contemporary life. If you could drop biblical men and women into our world today, what kind of lessons might they teach you? In Successful Leaders of the Bible, the Bible's most exceptional leaders come alive in fictionalized form to help readers understand that the lessons God imparted in the Bible millennia ago are just as applicable today as they were then. For example, if David lived today and continued to chase after God, how might God help him rise to a position of great power just as he did eons ago? If Moses was alive, imagine how God might use him to advocate for others. These stories are perfect for those who want to better themselves and see biblical characters in a whole new light.
Successful Marriages And Families
by James M. Harper Leslie Feinauer Scott Gardner Christian Greiner Elizabeth Vandenberghe Alan Hawkins Tamara A. Fackrell Jonathan G. Sandberg James Strait Carly Larsen Craig H. Hart Lloyd D. Newell Julie H. Haupt David A. Nelson Jenet J. Erickson Sean Brotherson E. Jeffrey Hill Sarah June Carroll Kaylene Fellows Kenneth W. Matheson Kyle L. Pehrson Ron Cook Nancy L. Madsen Jeremy B. Yorgason Loren D. Marks David C. Dollahite Joanna Jacob Nathan M. Lambert Elaine Walton Jason S. Carroll Hillary M. Hendricks Kathleen Slaugh Bahr Kristine Manwaring Cheri Loveless Erika Bailey Mark A. Widmar Stacy T. Taniguchi W. David Robinson Elaine Sorensen Marshall Kay Bradford Thomas B. Holman Jason B. Whiting Lynn D. Wardle Cynthia L. Hallen Michael M. Seipel Thomas W. Draper Dallin D. Oaks Evelyn S. Stanley Daniel K. Judd Frank Poulsen Stephen F. Duncan Valarie M. Hudson Sara S. Mccarty Zasukha Richard B. MillerSuccessful Marriages and Families explores in-depth the principles and practices in "The Family: A Proclamation to the World. " Understanding and implementing these principles and practices will help build and strengthen families and help to prevent problems common to families all over the world. While it is directed to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), it may be useful to people of other faiths as well. It collects guidance from Holy Scriptures and modern LDS Church teachings. Attention is given to reviewing secular research from the social sciences regarding important marriage and family issues, including forming and sustaining healthy marriages, positive parenting, faith and forgiveness, abuse, same-sex marriage and many other topics. The use of secular research to compliment sacred truths about family life is a unique feature of this volume, with contributions from more than 50 strong family scholars who also cherish their faith. It can also be an excellent reference work for understanding important family issues as well as a source of personal guidance. It is used as a textbook for a foundational family studies course at Brigham Young University.
Successful Moms of the Bible
by Katara Washington PattonThe first book in a new series that brings the experiences of favorite Bible characters to specific challenges of contemporary life.For contemporary moms, parenting today has challenges that sometimes feel unfathomable. But it turns out that successful moms don't need to master the latest parenting trends, because the best parenting advice has already been written-it's in the Bible. Now Katara Washington Patton provides an accessible gateway to that biblical advice -- corroborated by best practices from respected authorities. Wondering how to help your kid who's being bullied on social media? Patton shares Jochebed's story (Moses' mom) with insights that illustrate what moms have to do to protect kids. How do you use the "village" to help raise children? Sarah knew. And her Biblical wisdom is applied to parenting today. Patton shows how Mary, Elizabeth, Ruth and others lead the way to successful 21st century mothering, and she shares digestible lessons busy moms can use in their own homes.
Successful Women of the Bible
by Katara Washington PattonThe second book in a new series that brings the experiences of favorite Bible characters to challenges of contemporary life.Contemporary "success" is often defined in financial terms or by number of Twitter followers. But for women of faith, success is so much more. And it turns out the timeless qualities of success are exemplified by women on the pages of their favorite book, the Bible. Deborah's model leadership is just as relevant today as it was in the age of the Hebrew judges. Esther's courage to stand up for a cause, Miriam's joyful support of others, Priscilla's exemplary partnership skill, Lydia's business acumen, and other characteristics of women in the Bible are embodied in lively storytelling. Busy Christian women -- often working and raising a family -- crave examples of success. Here are distilled principles they can use to succeed in today's noisy culture. The lessons of these icons of the faith apply, even in the age of Facebook and Instagram.
Successo Inconsueto
by Valentina Staffieri Gabriel AgboSuccesso Inconsueto! Dio vi ha destinato ad avere successo. E' vostro diritto. E' la vostra natura. E' proprio là nel vostro DNA, Non avete scuse per essere un fallimento. Successo Inconsueto! Successo Inconsueto! Dio vi ha destinato ad avere successo. E' vostro diritto. E' la vostra natura. E' proprio là nel vostro DNA, Non avete scuse per essere un fallimento. Tutto ciò che mai avete avuto bisogno per farlo in questa vita è già impiantato in voi ed è anche incarnato nella parola di Dio. Davvero. Questo libro vi aprirà gli occhi alla verità eterna. Non potete passare in esso e rimanere gli stessi. Troverete qui argomenti come: Potete Aver Successo, Le Cose Non Vanno Bene? O SIGNORE, Dio del Cielo, Egli Mantiene le Sue Alleanze, Ascolta la Mia Preghiera, Garantiscimi Successo e Favore, Visione-Piano-Lavoro, Tempo, Superare Ostacoli, E' Fatta! Imparate il segreto dell'uomo più ricco mai esistito, l'uomo più potente e il più grande re. E anche le preghiere che vi metteranno automaticamente sulla traccia del successo. Dio non vi ha progettato per fallire. Vi ha fatto a Sua immagine e somiglianza. Ciò significa semplicemente che se Egli è un successo, allora anche noi dobbiamo esserlo. Siete nati e salvati per aver successo!
Such is My Confidence
by Carolyn RheaFirst published in 1961, this great book provides the reader with spiritual guidance and inspiration, with the purpose of leading the reader toward happier lives.In Such is My Confidence, using pertinent biblical references as her guidelines, author Carolyn Rhea examines various subjects relating to one’s inner world, including as faith, hope, love, joy, sorrow, comfort, disappointment, patience, happiness, compassion, suffering, humility and courage. In the author’s own words, her purpose in sharing her simple convictions is that of “urging everyone to define more clearly his own beliefs.”A comforting book to turn to in today’s complex modern world.
Such Men Are Dangerous
by Stephen BenatarA vicar is disbelieving when two teenagers in his parish claim to have been given a message by the archangel Gabriel, but gradually changes his mind and decides he must do something about it.
Suckling at My Mother's Breasts: The Image of a Nursing God in Jewish Mysticism (SUNY series in Western Esoteric Traditions)
by Ellen Davina HaskellOne of Kabbalah's most distinctive images of the feminine divine is that of a motherly, breastfeeding God. Suckling at My Mother's Breasts traces this idea from its origins in ancient rabbinic literature through its flourishing in the medieval classic Sefer ha-Zohar (The Book of Splendor). Taking the position that kabbalistic images provide specific, detailed models for understanding the relationship between God and human beings, Ellen Davina Haskell connects divine nursing theology to Jewish ideals regarding motherhood, breastfeeding, and family life from medieval France and Spain, where Kabbalah originated. Haskell's approach allows for a new evaluation of Kabbalah's feminine divine, one centered on culture and context, rather than gender philosophy or psychoanalysis. As this work demonstrates, the image of the nursing divine is intended to cultivate a direct emotional response to God rooted in nurture, love, and reliance, rather than knowledge, sexuality, or authority.
Sudan Divided
by Gunnar M. Sørbø Abdel Ghaffar M. AhmedThe 2011 secession of South Sudan spurred hopes for a more just, democratic Sudan, but was followed by new wars and growing unrest. This book examines how the Islamist project has shaped these developments in Sudan, with a particular focus on how divisive policies have driven regional violence as well as the fight against continued marginalization.
A Sudden Glory: God's Lavish Response to Your Ache for Something More
by Sharon JaynesDo you long for something more in your relationship with God? The good news is that "something more" does not mean "doing more." God is not waiting for you to get your spiritual life "right." He wants to be with you right where you are.The real question is not "What does God want from you?" but "What does God want for you?" Sharon Jaynes understands what it's like to have a "glory ache"--a longing to experience God's presence on a daily basis. She also knows how easily working for God can get in the way of intimacy with God. And she's discovered that we tend to make our faith journey much too hard. In A Sudden Glory, Sharon uses Scripture and story to help you erase the line between your "spiritual life" and your "daily life" as you enter the sanctuary of God's presence even in the middle of your busy, messy day. Here you will find your eyes opened to moments of sudden glory in which the Creator assures you of His love as you live and move and have your being in Him. Here you will discover true freedom--the freedom of experiencing God in a deeper and more intimate way than ever before. Includes Bible study and discussion guide.