Through the art of storytelling, this book shows readers ways to live out the ministry and calling of our baptismal promises. This book can be used by individuals who wish to reexamine their own baptismal promises, and the ministry that has emerged--or could emerge--through baptism. Foreword and study guide by John Westerhoff.
By exploring a practical, rather than propositional, understanding of religious belief, this book provides a fresh construct through which to view philosophy of religion. It focuses on the exercise of wisdom in making or maintaining a commitment to religious practices. It states that through practices, religious belief is formed.
Short pieces on issues about which many Christians are simply uncertain. Furlong writes on such traditional Christian concepts as heaven, hell, sacraments, seven deadly sins, and also reflects on difficult contemporary topics such as abortion and homosexuality.
The Christian religion presents itself as the way to contentment, spiritual health, and salvation. But is this really true? This title offers an argument that Christianity's influence actually militates against human development in such vital areas as self-esteem, sexuality, and social interactions.
Libby tells the stories of people experiencing the Christian act of forgiveness. These stories and reflections describe the different shapes and experiences of forgiveness and the dynamics of both giving and receiving it in many of life's situations. Includes scripture passages and reflections.
This workbook helps engaged couples explore their expectations, potentially troublesome issues and the meaning and challenges of marriage. Effective for pastors and counselors to use in premarriage counseling.
Prayer is an integral aspect of the love of God and neighbor, which to many is the ultimate goal of a fulfilling Christian life. However, many want to find a way to pray but are unable to understand or justify prayer theologically. Still others believe that God will not support them in the midst of cosmic hurt. This book addresses these concerns.
Drawing on specific texts that speak to cosmic hurt and personal possibility, Walter Brueggemann demonstrates the essential connection between faithful reading of the biblical text and faithful living in a world of banal, yet threatening values. He assesses the nature of obedience today in such areas as ministry, justice, the land, education, ......
