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This book starts out with basic principles of the prophetic
ministry. You will discover and be encouraged as you read chapter
after chapter of Increasing Your Prophetic Gift. It is time for
everyone to tap into their prophetic call and dig to a deeper
anointing than ever before. At the end of this book you will read
and be activated as you hear the personal experiences of a young
prophet. Bill started as a simple minister and increased to a
powerful prophetic minister. Bill has prophesied to many and has
seen hundreds healed and set free through personal prophetic
ministry. It is time for you to increase your prophetic gift today.
What meaning does my life have? What hope is there for the Church?
How can I see beyond the media hype and false images I am bombarded
with every day? Where can I find God in all this noise and turmoil?
Combining moving stories from the inner city with a fresh approach
to the Gospel, Faith in Dark Places explores the revolutionary idea
that the good news of God's love is being spoken to a tired and
damaged world by those rejected as worthless: the homeless and the
poor. This radically revised edition, incorporating powerful new
insights and reflections, draws on recent theological research and
the author's own experience of urban poverty. It examines key
biblical texts, such as the Lord's Prayer as a prayer for the poor
(in particular the implications of kingdom, bread and trespasses);
the Magnificat; and the causes of the crucifixion.
These fairy tale-type stories, realistic situation stories,
fantasy, and a few other genres as well! All the stories are
Christian-based and aimed to put a smile on those children we love.
This will sure get you closer as a family as you discover the many
tales told in this book. Some Christians will cringe when they see
witchcraft and wizards. I tell you this world has consumed itself
with Harry Potter and witchcraft. These stories that name
witchcraft and wizards will have another side to the stories. The
stories have Jesus over taking these spiritual battles. It is time
for the children of America and the world to know the real
difference between good and evil.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
We all must learn to stay connected with God. After you read A
CLOSER WALK WITH GOD you are going to see for yourself what God
says about it. Have you ever wondered if it's possible to have a
meaningful relationship with God? BILL VINCENT'S powerful study
will help you discover for yourself how such a rewarding
relationship with God is possible. The last two Chapters are Daily
Bible Reading and Daily Devotions to help you to get on the right
track in your walk with God. You will also learn how salvation is
something you keep burning on the inside of you. You have to keep
your fire burning and there are many things released in A CLOSER
WALK WITH GOD that will help you begin your journey to genuine
faith. You can also get the Workbook Version for taking notes
within the book.
Some people have called epilepsy the disability towards which
Christianity has been most antagonistic, partly because of the
Church's tendency to attribute demon possession to the condition.
Drawing on the very latest thinking in this area, Roy McCloughry,
who is committed to supporting the increasing participation of
people with disabilities in Christian communities and in society at
large, reveals how people's lives are still being blighted by such
attitudes, though there is much to celebrate too. This engaging
book aims to encourage people to become involved with people with
disabilities, as friendship is one of keys to breaking down the
barriers which lead to stereotypes and fear.
This book is more than family history. It will open your eyes to
how the British subjugated their colonies and Christian missions
were used to promote British trade. It also deals with the fallouts
from the clash between Christianity and local (Igbo) customs. It
derives from the handwritten personal account of one of the early
Nigerian Christian missionaries and explains some of these and
more. Feed your curiosity!
Just as a physically healthy person--at an ideal weight and with
good blood pressure and cholesterol numbers--might not actually be
fit enough to run a 5k, so churches can appear healthy--with no
obvious issues, maintaining a healthy size--and yet not exhibit
fitness. A fit church is one that is not satisfied with merely
coasting along with no problems. A fit church is actively making
disciples, maturing in faith, developing strong leaders, reaching
out to the community, and more. Building the Body offers pastors
and church leaders twelve characteristics of fit churches and shows
them how they can move their church through five levels of fitness,
from beginner all the way to elite--just as an athlete, through
training and practice, can become the top in his or her class.
Includes comparison charts at the end of each chapter so readers
can clearly see where their church currently falls and concluding
"Complete the Progress Chart" so that they can see what their goals
should be for the future.
Where does technology belong in the biblical story of redemption?
Believers and unbelievers alike are saturated with technology,
yet most give it little if any thought. Consumers buy and upgrade
as fast as they can, largely unaware of technology's subtle yet
powerful influence. In a world where technology changes almost
daily, many are left to wonder: Should Christians embrace all that
is happening? Are there some technologies that we need to avoid?
Does the Bible give us any guidance on how to use digital tools and
social media?
An experienced Web developer and writer on technology and
culture, John Dyer answers these questions and more by walking
through the story of the Bible and introducing key ideas about how
technology and culture interact. Dyer first analyzes the biblical,
theological, and philosophical foundations of technology and then
studies several examples that show how technology can influence the
spiritual life. For youth pastors, college-aged readers, and anyone
interested in understanding how technology fits with faith, "From
the Garden to the City" fills a gap for biblically-informed
literature in a technological world.
"The burgeoning field of internet possibilities has very little
written from a Christian perspective, much less from a gifted
artist like John Dyer."--J. Scott Horrell, Professor of Theological
Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
"Of all the voices speaking and writing on the subject today,
John Dyer's is among the voices I most respect. His] unique
combination of technological and theological passion, insight, and
credentials make him an author and thought leader that people of
faith need to hear from."--Scott McClellan, editor, "Collide
Magazine"
Based in the riches of Christian worship and tradition, this brief,
eloquently written introduction to Christian thinking and worldview
helps readers put back together again faith and reason, truth and
beauty, and the fragmented academic disciplines. By reclaiming the
classic liberal arts and viewing disciplines such as science and
mathematics through a poetic lens, the author explains that unity
is present within diversity. Now repackaged with a new foreword by
Ken Myers, this book will continue to benefit parents,
homeschoolers, lifelong learners, Christian students, and readers
interested in the history of ideas.
"What are Christians to make of their mission in an pluralistic
world?" asks Paul F. Knitter, author of the landmark work in
interfaith dialogue No Other Name? As a recognized scholar and
participant in interfaith dialogue, Knitter is in a unique position
to explore the key concept of what Christian mission must entail in
a world that will remain a world of many religious faiths for the
foreseeable future. From the first chapter of Jesus and the Other
Names, which recounts his own theological and dialogical odyssey,
Knitter constructs what he calls a "correlational,
globally-responsible theology of religions" as a necessary
correction to traditional pluralist and exclusivist approaches. By
anticipating and addressing his critics - both conservative and
liberal - Knitter makes a powerful argument for a reconstruction of
mission faithful to the Christian imperative and dynamically
attuned to the plurality of the world. Jesus and the Other Names
will give pause to those who believe Christian mission can be
carried on as it was in the modern era. Sure to inspire debate as
well as dialogue it offers a more humble, but perhaps more
"Christic", postmodern approach to mission in the new millennium
that has little to do with earthly glory and nothing to do with the
sense of cultural superiority that has so often - and often so
tragicallyaccompanied modern missionary movements. Theologians,
missiologists, Christian historians, can all benefit from its
thoughtful and timely message.
Are You Ready For True And Lasting Freedom? The Freedom In Christ
Course is designed to help every Christian become a fruitful
disciple and make their life count. It has been an effective
resource for Christians of all backgrounds, from those who have
been believers for many years to those who are brand-new followers
of Jesus. Over 350,000 people have gone through the curriculum in
English, and it has been translated into over 25 languages. Some of
the areas covered in the course include: * how we became brand-new
people from the inside out when we became Christians * why we can
go boldly into God's presence any time we like without fear * how
nothing we do can make God love us any more or any less * how to
resolve the effects of even the deepest issues from the past * how
to deal with repeating patterns of sin * understanding what God's
purpose for your life is (it may not be what you think!) This
Participant's Guide is designed to accompany you through the
course. You may also wish to download the Freedom In Christ app
that will accompany you on your journey. Dr. Neil T. Anderson is
the founder and president emeritus of Freedom In Christ Ministries.
Dr. Anderson and his wife live in Franklin, Tennessee. For more
information see www.ficm.org or www.ficminternational.org. Steve
Goss is international director of Freedom in Christ Ministries.
Under his leadership the ministry has gone from operating in 7
countries to operating in nearly 40 countries. He lives in
Berkshire, England, with his wife, Zoe, and two daughters.
Amidst the many voices clamoring to interpret the environmental
crisis, some of the most important are the voices of religious
traditions. Long before modernity's industrialism began the rape of
Earth, premodern religious and philosophical traditions mediated to
untold generations the wisdom of living as a part of nature. These
traditions can illuminate and empower wiser ways of postmodern
living. The original writings of Worldviews and Ecology creatively
present and interpret worldviews of major religious and
philosophical traditions on how humans can live more sustainably on
a fragile planet. Contributors include Charlene Spretnak, Larry
Rasmussen, Noel Brown, Jay McDaniel, Tu Wei-Ming, Thomas Berry,
David Ray Griffin, J. Baird Callicott, Eric Katz, Roger E. Timm,
Robert A. White, Christopher Key Chapple, Brian Swimme, Brian
Brown, Michael Tobias, Ralph Metzner, George Sessions, and Mary
Evelyn Tucker and John Grim. Insights from traditions as diverse as
Jain, Jewish, ecofeminist, deep ecology, Christian, Hindu, Bahai,
and Whiteheadian will interest all who seek an honest analysis of
what religious and philosophical traditions have to say to a
modernity whose consciousness and conscience seems tragically
narrow, the source of attitudes that imperil the biosphere.
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