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'A brilliant introduction to prayer' Richard Rohr, Author of
Everything Belongs One of America's most beloved spiritual leaders
and the New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to
(Almost) Everything and Jesus: A Pilgrimage teaches anyone to
converse with God in this comprehensive guide to prayer. 'What do
we need to learn? That prayer changes us-and so changes the world
we live in; that God is always there before us; that it's God's
action that makes the difference. Practical, comprehensive, and
above all God-centered, this book is a deeply valuable companion
for growing in faith.' Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of
Canterbury In The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, Father James
Martin included a chapter on communicating with God. Now, he
expands those thoughts in this profound and practical handbook.
Learning to Pray explains what prayer is, what to expect from
praying, how to do it, and how it can transform us when we make it
a regular practice in our lives. A trusted guide walking beside us
as we navigate our unique spiritual paths, Martin lays out the
different styles and traditions of prayer throughout Christian
history and invites us to experiment and discover which works best
to feed our soul and build intimacy with our Creator. Father Martin
makes clear there is not one secret formula for praying. But like
any relationship, each person can discover the best style for
building an intimate relationship with God, regardless of religion
or denomination. Prayer, he teaches us, is open and accessible to
anyone willing to open their heart.
Jesus is always at work. Mark was not one of Jesus' original
disciples, but he was present at the birth of the church and had a
strong relationship with Peter. After Peter was put to death during
the reign of Emperor Nero, Mark decided to record everything Peter
had told him about Jesus and create his Gospel account of the life,
death, and resurrection of Christ. Mark shows us that no matter how
chaotic our world becomes, we can always cling to the hope and
peace that we have in Jesus. Even in the darkest of times, we can
rely on the light of Christ to see us through. And while the path
to following Jesus is not always easy, it is always worth it. The
Jeremiah Bible Study Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's
forty-plus years of commitment to teaching the Word of God. In each
study, he will help you understand what the Bible says, what it
meant to the people at the time it was written, and what it means
to you today. Along the way, you will gain insights into the text,
identify key stories and themes, and be challenged to apply the
truth you find in your life.
Jesus is the Great Physician. According to the apostle Paul, Luke
was a "beloved physician" who traveled with him on several of his
missionary journeys. However, Luke's real passion was in setting
down an orderly account that detailed the birth, ministry, death,
and resurrection of Jesus. This was a task for which Luke was well
suited, for he was both a thoughtful man of science and a great
observer of people. Luke thus took great care in relating the
information he collected, but he also emphasized the care that
Jesus, as the Great Physician, extended to people everywhere-both
Jewish and Gentile alike. Luke shows the high value Jesus places on
rescuing all people from their sins-no matter how "far gone" those
people might seem. And he shows how Jesus was willing to give up
His place in heaven to come down to earth as a sacrifice for the
sins of every person who will receive Him. The Jeremiah Bible Study
Series captures Dr. David Jeremiah's forty-plus years of commitment
to teaching the Word of God. In each study, he will help you
understand what the Bible says, what it meant to the people at the
time it was written, and what it means to you today. Along the way,
you will gain insights into the text, identify key stories and
themes, and be challenged to apply the truth you find in your life.
In seiner Funktion als religioeser Fuhrer wird vom Imam erwartet,
Antworten auf jede Art von in der islamischen Gemeinschaft
auftretenden Problemen zu geben. Entsprechend wichtig ist seine
Vorbereitung auf diese neue Mission. Nun haben die meisten Imame
ihre theologische Ausbildung in ihrer Heimat erhalten und wurden
vor allem auf Grund ihrer theologischen und seelsorgerischen
Kenntnisse aus dem Ausland rekrutiert. Folglich verfugt ein Imam in
den wenigsten Fallen uber eine psychosoziale Ausbildung bzw.
entsprechende Kompetenzen - allein aufgrund des gemeinsamen
religioes-kulturellen Hintergrundes sind ihm die Anliegen der
Mitglieder seiner Gemeinde groesstenteils vertraut, sodass er ihnen
eine umfangreiche Beratung anbieten kann. Freilich steht diesem
sozialen Reifeprozess eine Reihe von Problemen im Weg, etwa
fehlende Deutschkenntnisse oder der Mangel an Fachkenntnissen uber
die Lebensverhaltnisse von Kindern und Jugendlichen im Westen,
denen der Imam in der Vermittlung von Wissen uber kulturelle und
religioese Themen vorurteils- und wertfrei begegnen soll. Kein Land
kann auf Dauer die religioesen Belange seiner BurgerInnen als eine
Angelegenheit betrachten, deren Betreuung im Ausland wahrgenommen
wird. Das war auch der Grund, dass in Europa heute verschiedene
Massnahmen hinsichtlich der Ausbildung der Imame und
SeelsorgerInnen debattiert werden. Auch in OEsterreich wird der
Ausbildung der Imame und SeelsorgerInnen grosser Wert beigemessen,
um sicherzustellen, dass die Ausbildung dieser Berufsgruppe in
nachster Zukunft auf eine gute Grundlage gestellt werden kann.
Diese Arbeit erhebt den Anspruch, die Moeglichkeiten einer
derartigen Ausbildung an den staatlichen Universitaten, die eine
entscheidende Voraussetzung fur die Kontextualisierung des Islam in
unserem Lande ist, aufzuzeigen.
Turn on a cable news show or pick up any news magazine, and you get
the impression that Christian America is on its last leg. The once
dominant faith is now facing rapidly declining church attendance,
waning political influence, and an abysmal public perception. More
than 76% of Americans self-identify as Christians, but many today
are ashamed to carry the label.
While many Christians are bemoaning their faith's decline, Gabe
Lyons is optimistic that Christianity's best days are yet to come.
In the wake of the stunning research from his bestselling book,
"unChristian," which revealed the growing disenchantment among
young generations for Christians, Lyons has witnessed the
beginnings of a new iteration of the faith. Marked by Lyons' brutal
honesty and unvarying generosity, Lyons exposes a whole movement of
Christians--Evangelicals, Mainline, Protestants, Orthodox,
Pentecostals, and others--who desire to be a force for restoration
even as they proclaim the Christian Gospel. They want the label
"Christian" to mean something good, intelligent, authentic, and
beautiful.
The next generation of Christians, Lyons argues, embodies six
revolutionary characteristics:
""When Christians incorporate these characteristics throughout the
fabric of their lives, a fresh, yet orthodox way of being Christian
springs forth. The death of yesterday becomes the birth of a great
tomorrow. The end of an era becomes a beautiful new beginning. In
this way, the end of Christian America becomes good news for
Christians.""
In THE NEXT CHRISTIANS, Lyons disarms readers by speaking as a
candid observer rather than cultural crusader. Where other people
shout, Lyons speaks in a measured tone offering helpful analysis of
our current reality while casting a vision for how to be a
Christian in a world disenchanted with the faith. Both a
celebration and a reckoning, THE NEXT CHRISTIANS combines current
day models and relevant research with stories of a new generation
of Christian leaders. If you are worried by what you see
transpiring around you, this book will take you on a surprising
social exploration in hopes that you too will restore confidence in
your faith.
"From the Hardcover edition."
This book provides new insights on the unique role of doctoral
students and new faculty as they join other stewards of the academy
working within Christian higher education. Weaving together a
variety of voices-graduate students, pastors, and seasoned
scholars-the book examines the Christian university's relationship
to the Church and how faith and stewardshipcan guide the pursuit of
teaching and scholarship.
Christians believe that history is moving towards a dramatic
conclusion - that one day Jesus Christ will return in glory to
judge the living and the dead. But there seem to be so many
different views about how this will happen, and when it will take
place. How can we make sense of it all?
This short, readable book explains clearly and simply the
liberating reality of what the Bible is actually saying about the
return of Christ and the end of the world.
Die Forschungsarbeit liefert den Entwurf einer
Spiritualitatskritik. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Ausarbeitung von
Kriterien fur eine lebensfoerderliche Spiritualitat. Als
Inspiration dienen dafur die Gefangnisbriefe Dietrich Bonhoeffers.
Sie sind das Zeugnis eines Theologen und Widerstandskampfers, der
mitten in den Widrigkeiten des Lebens seine Glaubenstreue zum
Ausdruck bringt und allen Suchenden heute wegweisende Impulse
anbieten kann. Der Geistlichen Begleitung kommt in diesem Kontext
eine prominente Rolle zu: sie ist der Ort, an dem sich
Spiritualitatskritik bewahren muss. Dabei bezieht sie sich auf die
Grundsatze einer maeutischen, empathischen und solidarischen
Haltung. Die Gefangnisbriefe Bonhoeffers moechten aufzeigen, wie
eine solche Haltung an Form gewinnen kann.
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