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What We Talk about when We Talk about Faith
by Peter StanfordInterviews with people of faith including: Sara Maitland | Sister Wendy Beckett | Delia Smith | The Revd Richard Coles | Dermot O'Leary | Cherie Blair | Archbishop Desmond Tutu | Bronwen Astor | Amos Oz | Nick CavePeter Stanford has been interviewing people of faith during his thirty-five years as a journalist at national papers including the Daily Telegraph, the Independent and The Guardian, as well as for the church press. What fascinates him in such conversations is how creating a space to talk unguardedly about faith unlocks so much more: what shaped and continues to shape the public and private lives of high-profile names; how those values connect with the work they are best known for; and why they believe the search for faith makes them who they are. This collection of the best of his interviews - some with household names, others with those not so immediately familiar, but all people of achievement with a resonant story to tell - aims to lift the lid on a topic that has become increasingly marginalised in the public square of our increasingly secular and sceptical society, where to 'do God' can feel like breaking a taboo. Put together, the 44 subjects collectively demonstrate that, rather than being all about doctrine and dogma, there are as many ways of exploring faith as there are individuals currently doing it. These intriguing interviews with activists, writers and artists, politicians, rebels and those who have taken vows will appeal to committed believers, those on the fringes of faith, and those who look in from the outside with curiosity.
What We Talk About When We Talk About God: A
by Rob BellHow God is described today strikes many as mean, primitive, backward, illogical, tribal, and at odds with the frontiers of science. At the same time, many intuitively feel a sense of reverence and awe in the world. Can we find a new way to talk about God?Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Rob Bell does here for God what he did for heaven and hell in Love Wins: he shows how traditional ideas have grown stale and dysfunctional and reveals a new path for how to return vitality and vibrancy to how we understand God. Bell reveals how we got stuck, why culture resists certain ways of talking about God, and how we can reconnect with the God who is with us, for us, and ahead of us, pulling us forward into a better future--and ready to help us live life to the fullest.
What We Want to Say to Grads
by David C CookImagine you could meet some of the world's most successful people. Individuals who have overcome odds, pursued their dreams, and realized their goals. Leaders of purpose and vision. What would they say?Inside we've collected original insights from some of today's top Christian authors, musicians, leaders, and businesspeople. You'll find inspiring stories, lessons learned the hard way, and defining choices that paved their road to success. It's a lifetime of wisdom that will help you prepare for what's next and pursue God's plan for your life.
What We Wish Were True: Reflections on Nurturing Life and Facing Death
by Tallu Schuyler Quinn&“Facing death is the hardest thing of all, and Tallu Quinn faces hers in a way that broke and healed my heart. This book is a beautiful tribute to life, to truth, and to love.&”—Glennon Doyle, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed Profound essays on nurturing life while facing a terminal diagnosis, from the dedicated humanitarian and young mother creating &“a vibrant legacy for us to hold on to and learn from&” (Ann Patchett)&“I am holding both my hope and my grief together in the same hands. It is a loose hold, looser than I am accustomed to. My love is so much bigger than me.&”Nonprofit leader and minister Tallu Schuyler Quinn spent her adult life working to alleviate hunger, systemic inequality, and food waste, first as a volunteer throughout the United States and abroad, and then as the founder of the Nashville Food Project, where she supported the vibrant community work of local food justice in Middle Tennessee. That all changed just after her fortieth birthday, when she was diagnosed with stage IV glioblastoma, an aggressive form of terminal brain cancer.In What We Wish Were True, Quinn achingly grapples with the possibility of leaving behind the husband and children she adores, and what it means to live with a terminal diagnosis and still find meaning. &“I think about how my purpose may be the same in death as it continues to be in life—surrendering to the hope that our weaknesses can be made strong, that what is broken can be made whole,&” she writes.Through gorgeous prose, Quinn masterfully weaves together the themes of life and death by integrating spiritually nourishing stories about family, identity, vocational call, beloved community, God&’s wide welcome, and living with brain cancer. Taken together, these stunning essays are a piercing reminder to cherish each moment, whether heartbreaking or hilarious, and cast loose other concerns.As a mother, a kindred spirit, and a dear friend, Tallu Schuyler Quinn looks into our eyes with well-earned tears in her own and tells us the bittersweet truth: We are all searching for what has already found us—present and boundless love. This love will deliver us and never let us go.
What Went Wrong?: The Creation and Collapse of the Black-Jewish Alliance
by Murray FriedmanFor nearly a century, blacks and Jews were allies in the struggle for civil rights and equality in America. Sometimes risking their lives, they waged battle in the courts, at lunch counters, and in the academy, advancing the cause of all minorities. Their historical partnership culminated in the landmark court decisions and rights legislation of the 1960s - achievements of which both groups are justly proud. But thereafter, black nationalist activists diverted the movement for civil rights into a race movement, distancing blacks from their traditional allies, and the old civil rights coalition began to disintegrate. Today, relations between blacks and Jews may be at an all-time low. Hardly a month goes by without fresh outbreaks of hostility and conflict. Controversial figures like Louis Farrakhan, Khalid Mohammed, and Leonard Jeffries fuel Jewish fears about a rising tide of black anti-Semitism - fears that were horribly confirmed for many Jews by the anti-Jewish riots in Crown Heights in the summer of 1991 - and blacks respond with bitter charges of Jewish hypocrisy and racism. The facts of the historic civil rights alliance have grown dim for both groups; indeed the very existence of the alliance has been questioned by some black and white historians who claim that Jews were never very important in the movement, while others argue that their interest was a limited and ultimately selfish one. Now it is even claimed that Jews financed the slave trade and conspired with the mafia to promote racist stereotypes in Hollywood. What went wrong between blacks and Jews? Historian Murray Friedman, also a long-time civil rights activist, takes this question as the starting point for the first authoritative history of black-Jewish relations in America. Friedman's book traces this long and complex relationship from colonial times to the present, engaging the revisionists at every point.
What, Why, How: Answers to Your Questions About Buddhism, Meditation, and Living Mindfully
by Bhante GunaratanaEverything you ever wanted to know but never had a chance to ask about meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice, from one of the greatest mindfulness teachers of our time.How can I fit meditation into my busy life? How should I understand karma and rebirth? Is enlightenment even possible for me? Sound familiar? If you&’ve ever meditated or studied Buddhism, you may have found yourself asking these questions—and many more! Here&’s the good news: there are answers, and you&’ll find them all in this book. Imagine that you could sit down with one of Buddhism&’s most accomplished and plainspoken teachers—and imagine that he patiently agreed to answer any question you had about meditation, living mindfully, and key Buddhist concepts—even the myriad brilliant questions you&’ve never thought to ask! What, Why, How condenses into one volume a half-century of Bhante G.&’s wise answers to common questions about the Buddha&’s core teachings on meditation and spiritual practice. With his kind and clear guidance, you&’ll gain simple yet powerful insights and practices to end unhealthy patterns and habits so that you can transform your experience of the world—from your own mind to your relationships, your job, and beyond.
What Will They Think?: Nine Women in the Bible Who Can Help You Live Your Life Boldly
by Grace ValentineIn this inspiring guide for young women, Grace Valentine shines a spotlight on nine courageous women in the Bible who lived their faith boldly. In a world that pressures you to seek validation from others, learn to focus on what truly matters."What will they think?" It's a question that consumes many women and may even stop them from living the lives God has called them to live. Whether it's don't be too loud, don't be too aggressive, or your role is to be a sidekick for men, women struggle to live a life that is about pleasing others—but Scripture describes women who actually did the opposite.In this third release from popular blogger and podcaster Grace Valentine, What Will They Think? features the stories of nine incredible women in the Bible, including Esther, Deborah, Sarah, Mary Magdalene, and Tabitha. These women did not bend to peer pressure or seek to people-please but instead turned their focus on God.What Will They Think? contains:Inspiring and motivating stories of strong women who lived courageously in their faithPractical steps on how to stop caring what others think and focus on what truly mattersPersonal stories from Grace's life and her own struggle to stop focusing on the opinions of othersFor inspiration found in the lives of these biblical heroes, What Will They Think? provides steps to finding freedom to live life boldly and to stop caring about what others might think.
What Women Don't Know (and Men Don't Tell You): The Unspoken Rules of Finding Lasting Love
by Michelle Mckinney Hammond Joel A. Brooks Jr.What You Don't Know about Yourself Will Hinder You. What You Don't Know about Men Will Hurt You. What You Don't Know about Relationships Will Cost You. Why does the modern-day search for romance so often end in disappointment, especially for women? Is it something we do? Something we don't do? Are we missing important information about the opposite sex-or about ourselves? Is there something wrong with us that we long so desperately for "til death do us part"? Sadly, many women today see their ongoing singleness as a weakness or lack of worth. In truth, our dreams go unfulfilled not because we do not deserve for them to come true, but often because of wrong assumptions-assumptions that can easily be corrected. Drawing on both male and female perspectives, this book deals with the hard issues and questions you and other women ponder as you consider how to obtain lasting love. What Women Don't Know (and Men Don't Tell You) will help you adjust your desires, redefine what you are attracted to, set your values in order, and determine your goals-freeing you at last to pursue the loving relationship you desire.
What Women Fear: Walking in Faith That Transforms
by Angie SmithAngie Smith admits, "fear is a major part of my testimony" and talks openly about her treatment for anxiety as a child. Rather than suggesting that those who truly love the Lord would never fear, Angie blends her own experiences with those of men and women from throughout Scripture to help us start dealing more effectively with these true, human emotions.
What Women Should Know about Facing Fear: Finding Freedom from Anxious Thoughts, Nagging Worries, and Crippling Fears
by Christin DitchfieldImagine what women's lives could be without those anxious thoughts, nagging worries, and crippling fears. What if they could finally become the women they were created to be?Women don't have to be held captive by their fears! The very fear that has held them back can become the force that propels them forward to a deeper faith and a more intimate relationship with God.Author Christin Ditchfield knows what it is to be bound by fear--and to be set free. Sharing from her own personal experiences and the life-changing truths of Scripture, she helps readers:> Recognize the stranglehold that fear can be and break free from its destructive power.> Identify their unhealthy responses to fear and discover more effective strategies.> Find courage to face their fears head on and conquer them.> And, experience for themselves the "the perfect love that casts out fear" and know true Peace.
What Women Should Know About Letting It Go: Breaking Free from the Power of Guilt, Discouragement, and Defeat
by Christin DitchfieldYou can choose to let the past define and confine you--or you can let it refine you. This liberating new book by Christin will help you make the choice to let it go and leave it behind you.You may be weighed down by feelings of guilt, discouragement, and defeat and unable to live the abundant life. You don't have to stay stuck in this endless cycle any longer. You have a choice!Sharing from her own personal experiences and the life-changing truths of Scripture, Christin Ditchfield helps you:* Identify the things that are holding you back, keeping you from living the life for which you were created!* Break free from your unhealthy thought patterns, attitudes, and behaviors.* Learn from past failures and mistakes--and then learn to let them go!* Hold on to the grace, peace, joy, hope, and freedom that is already yours in Jesus!
What Women Tell Me: Finding Freedom from the Secrets We Keep
by Anita Lustrea Bestselling Author Dee BrestinWhen you host a program for women, and you open up the phone lines, email box, and Facebook page, you often resonate with their heart-breaking stories. That’s been the case as women have tuned in to Moody Radio’s Midday Connection, a radio show co-hosted by author Anita Lustrea, and shared their struggles and victories. When issues are raised such as loneliness, friendship, mothering, domestic abuse, sexual addiction, and body image, women pour out their hearts. Lustrea has heard heart-breaking stories through the years, and those stories have intersected with her own story of heartbreak. God lovingly weaves these stories into a tapestry to be used for His glory. Lustrea’s story means nothing without the impact of all of the other stories she has heard. Sometimes the church tries to sweep the hard stories under the carpet. Somehow we’ve gotten the impression that the hard things of life shouldn’t be shared. But when you allow your stories to become known, start to interact with the stories of others, and then allow God to work in and through your life, something miraculous starts to happen. In What Women Tell Me, Anita Lustrea tells her story along with the difficult stories of other women. For a long time, she listened to those who said “you can only hurt others by sharing your wounds.” When she realized that was a lie, she saw for the first time that through her wounds, she could be an agent of healing in the body of Christ.
What Women Want: The Life You Crave and How God Satisfies
by Lisa Tawn Bergren Rebecca PriceFrom a deeper relationship with God to harmony in the home, from stronger marriages to more satisfying work:Women Want More. InWhat Women Wantbestselling author Lisa T. Bergren and Rebecca Price invite readers to thoughtfully consider their soul-deep longings — and pursue God’s best in every area of life. Using in-depth interviews from a national survey and hundreds of personal interviews, biblical narratives, their own personal stories and inspiring quotes, the authors point fellow seekers toward the kind of wholeness God desires, providing lots of fun and inspiration along the way. They explore friendship, how and where to find happiness, health, and more with an eye on physical, emotional, and spiritual matters. A Bible study, designed for personal or group use and tested with dozens of women’s ministries around the country before publication, is included at the end of each chapter. Young or old, married or single, with children or without, striving in the workplace or working in the home, readers will resonate with Lisa and Rebecca’s descriptions of the life women crave, and learn how God fulfills the very desires He stirs. What women want is no secret. But discovering the God who satisfies might just be the adventure of a lifetime. From the Trade Paperback edition.
What Women Wish Pastors Knew: Understanding the Hopes, Hurts, Needs, and Dreams of Women in the Church
by Denise George'What do you wish your pastor knew about women in the church? The question went out to hundreds of Christian women. This book is the result of that survey: powerful new insights and guidance that can help pastors build up women, heal them, empower them, and help them contribute fully and gladly to the church.
What Works When Life Doesn't
by Stuart BriscoePopular author Stuart Briscoe understands that for many Christians the wonderful promises and benefits of Christianity do not seem to work. Happiness is elusive, doing right does not always pay, stress is not eased, and suffering continues. In this new edition of Briscoe's popular book, he shares solid answers from a most unexpected place -- the book of Psalms. Far from more bedtime devotionals, the psalms speak plainly to today's postmodern uncertainty with directness and relevance. Briscoe selects twelve psalms that show how happiness, joy, and meaning are more than good feelings resulting from pleasant circumstances. Rather, these blessings result from knowing that God is in control of every situation and that he walks with us through our pain and fears. Far from delivering a head-in-the-clouds, "be more holy" sermon, this book deals head-on with the stuff of being human -- failure, sin, self-doubt, unbelief, depression, and stress; showing how God's ancient wisdom can make life work in today's tough times.
What Would Betty Do?: How to Succeed at the Expense of Others in This World and the Next
by Betty BowersBetty Bowers is a better Christian than you!In a world of reflected glory and shameless name-dropping, no one can touch America's most puritanical pundit, Betty Bowers. Betty is so close to Jesus, He's given her His loaves and fish recipe. And only Betty knows how many shopping days there are until the Apocalypse. As she is fond of saying: "If God created me in His image, I have more than returned the compliment!" In Prada and in prayer, Betty has devoted her life to bringing people the Good News: They are going straight to Hell. Thousands have aspired to emulate her joie d'apres vivre by logging on to her popular website, bettybowers.com. But only now, with What Would Betty Do? does she finally reveal her spiritual survival secrets. You'll discover how, come Judgment Day, to be whisked through the 10 Sins or Less express line. But first, you will have to learn how to vote (for God's Own Party, the Republicans), whom to hate (Lie-berals and other non-Baptists), and what to throw (a soirée -- and then a few stones!). "After all," warns Betty, "if Heaven is just going to involve running into all the people you avoided on Earth, what would be the point?"Unchic? Unsaved? Wavering faith? Wandering hands? A pair of $650 Manolo Blahnik pumps that won't go with anything? No problem! Just ask yourself -- What would Betty do?
What Would Buddha Do?: 101 Answers to Life's Daily Dilemmas (Berrett-koehler Ser.)
by Franz MetcalfA unique approach to Buddhism, What Would Buddha Do? shows that anyone can find guidance in Buddha's teachings. It demonstrates how to use the advice of Buddha to become a better person at work, at home, and in society. Presented in a reader-friendly format, with each page offering a question, a Buddhist quote, and advice from the author, What Would Buddha Do? applies this question to 101 problems confronted in everyday life and reveals how Buddha's teachings are still meaningful after 2,500 years.
What Would Buddha Do?: 101 Answers to Life's Daily Dilemmas
by Franz Metcalf Ray RiegertMuch as the "WWJD?" books help some people live better lives by drawing on the wisdom of Jesus, this "WWBD?" book provides valuable advice on improving one's life by following the wisdom of Buddha.
What Would Emma Do?
by Eileen CookWhile juggling friendship issues (her best friend isn't speaking to her), a love triangle-turned-square (okay, maybe she shouldn't have kissed her best friend's boyfriend...but it was totally an accident!...sort of), and escalating mayhem in her small religious town (uh-oh...what would Jesus do?), Emma realizes she has to stop trying to please everyone around her and figure out what she wants for herself. It's time to start asking, "What would Emma do?"
What Would Jesus Do?
by Garrett W. SheldonA smart young pastor. A friendly, growing congregation. Great music. Stirring worship services. And, of course, a host of expanding church programs. It felt comfortable, and it looked perfect - until the day a younghomeless woman cried out for help. Spurred by her tragic plea, Ashton suddenly comes face to face with perhaps the ultimate question for any Christian - what would Jesus do? What would He do at a college, the airport and the local TV station? How would He leat at home and at church? How would He behlp the homeless and other people in need? Soon, a small band of believers pledges to walk "as Jesus would" for one year - and see how God moves in their homes, their church and their community. You can imagine the difference it made in their lives. And better yet, you can learn the difference it can make in yours.
What Would Jesus Do Today
by Mike Cope Rubel ShellyIt is a popular phrase seen on everything from bracelets to earrings; it is frequently said to those seeking advice -- "What would Jesus do?" But this oft-used expression leaves many seekers more confused than ever. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could observe the Savior -- firsthand -- as he encountered our modern culture? Wouldn't you like to know how Jesus would respond to today's troubling issues, such as poverty, wealth, sickness, the sexual revolution, and more? In the pages of What Would Jesus Do Today?, two devoted Bible scholars, Mike Cope and Rubel Shelly, lead us through some of our most confusing questions and moral dilemmas and help us learn how Christ would confront contemporary society.
What Would Jesus Eat?: The Ultimate Program for Eating Well, Feeling Great, and Living Longer
by Don ColbertDoes Scripture teach us how to live and eat? Based on medical and historical research, this health specialist says yes! Dr. Colbert shows you why those foods Jesus ate are ideal for 21st-century living---and why those he avoided continue to pose health risks. Discover a comprehensive nutrition plan that incorporates Bible-based eating.
What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook
by Don ColbertIf you want to live a healthier lifestyle that aligns with your faith, the What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook is a resource that provides more than 90 nutritional recipes and life-changing information to help you improve your health. This is not just a cookbook; it&’s a health resource you&’ll use all year.This renewed edition of the What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook is a compilation that features content and recipes from What Would Jesus Eat? along with comprehensive updates based on new studies and data within the health industry.Inside you&’ll find:more than 90 simple yet healthy recipes that anyone can make.key takeaways at the end of each chapter that provide answers to frequently asked questions.information about anxiety, autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, fatigue, food allergies, inflammation, insomnia, Lyme disease, memory loss, migraines, thyroid disease, and weight loss.helpful advice to help you choose organic options and eat clean.tips on freezing foods, baking pan suggestions based on cups/servings, and emergency ingredient substitution suggestions.Dr. Colbert has been a board-certified family practice doctor for more than 25 years. He is also board-certified through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and has received extensive training in nutritional and preventative medicine. What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook presents "the Jesus way of eating." If you truly want to follow Jesus in every area of your life. you cannot ignore your eating habits. Are you willing to make a commitment to follow Jesus' example and eat the way He ate?
What Would Jesus Pray: A Story To Change The World?
by Mack ThomasYou’re Only a Prayer Away Meet Tyson and Stefan. One strange night, they suddenly-weirdly-connect with each other in a time contortion that spans exactly a thousand years. Stefan is a young warrior in training in the Middle Ages, trapped in a tower while raiders ravage everything below. Through a long, sleepless night, the two guys help each other wrestle with responsibilities they don’t want. And Stefan shows how to link up with a source of strength that Tyson can hardly even imagine. It all has to do with a Man named Jesus, and the way He prayed. Follow their spiritual adventure, and walk into the journey Jesus wants for you. He’ll show you, as no one else can, how to pray in the way that works. BANNER Go deeper in your journey with God. Let Mack Thomas, author of the originalWhat Would Jesus Do, guide you inWhat Would Jesus Pray? Headline: When you could use a change or twohellip; When things get stupid or sad or scaryhellip; When other people bug you, bore you, blast or ignore youhellip; When your deepest questions go unansweredhellip; In moments like thesehellip; what would Jesus pray? [body copy] Tyson is a modern-day teen who suddenly-weirdly-connects with someone who’s in immediate danger. . . but living exactly one thousand years earlier. In a strange time contortion, he communicates with Stefan-a young warrior in training in the Middle Ages. In dangerous circumstances, Stefan shows Tyson how to link up with an incredible source of strength. It all has to do with a Man named Jesus and the way He prayed. Now it’s your turn to enter into a spiritual adventure with real results. Let Jesus show you, as only He can, how to pray in the way thatworks. Story Behind the Book “This book became a reality thanks to these four things: a recurring image in my fresh-from-sleep thoughts about a boy in a bell tower, extensive Bible study on Jesus’ prayers, the publisher’s request for a youth book focusing on Jesus and prayer; and then a friend’s off-hand mention of the phrase, ‘What would Jesus pray?’” -Mack Thomas
What Would Jesus Read?: Daily Devotions That Guided the Savior
by Joe AmaralAfter the destruction of the first temple in Jerusalem, the Jews were exiled to Babylon. Not only was there no longer a physical place to pray, even the sacred Scriptures were becoming scarce. Many of the biblical scrolls were lost or destroyed during the exile. In an attempt to preserve the Scriptures, the Rabbis divided up the biblical texts into weekly reading portions and distributed them among the families of Israel. Each was responsible for memorizing their assigned passage and then reading it in the synagogue every Sabbath. This system of reading is the basis for the story found in Luke 4:16-17: "He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. And he stood up to read. The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him."This system is still in use today by Jews all over the world. In WHAT WOULD JESUS READ?, Joe Amaral gives modern day Christians the opportunity to follow and practice the same devotional system that Jesus used!