A GILDED WALK: ON AND OFF THE ROAD TO PARADISE is about a journey, your journey as well as the author's. It's called LIFE. And since our actions determine how the journey proceeds and how it ends, it's worth some planning. The author explains how he handled the curves and the high-speed roads and bumps along the way. It is basically a matter of power: God's power to help you grow in the Christian faith and to help others follow that path.As your reading progresses, you will learn about: the Lord's guidance from childhood the many side roads that can detour life how God wants to travel with you how being saved isn't optional how this is just the first step of the journey the depth of journeys in the kingdom the Holy Spirit as tour directorThankfully, our Lord is not only forgiving, but died that we all might live. Think of how Christ forgave Peter for his lack of trust and forgave Paul for persecuting Christians. Therefore, this is the story of a life not always on the path, but always being led back to the straight road toward Him.

Wouldn't it be strange to hear on the news that a dog jumped off a bridge in an attempt to commit suicide because its owner "broke its heart"? Man is a complex being. He is distinct from other animals because he was created in the image of God. The capacity to think sets him apart. Only man has the capacity to think to the extent that it takes away his sleep and peace of mind or to forgive and get on with life." In this book, you will get to know how man functions, what thoughts and imaginations can do, how to handle thoughts, imaginations and fantasies and how to change your thoughts by aligning them to the Word of God. You can be like God in how you think.

Using the words "church" and "civil rights" in the same sentence may seem unusual. But in "The Church and Civil Rights," author and pastor Thomas Searcy Jr. explains how these two are closely intertwined and how faith and religious beliefs should impact behavior in everyday life.

For this discussion, Searcy defines civil rights as fruit of the spirit operating in one's life. It is important to provide love and assistance to the world's oppressed as commissioned by Jesus. Expanding upon the message of "loving our neighbor as much as ourselves," Searcy shows how churches need to work together to curtail lawlessness and racism, and he explains how civil behavior can be created.

With the use of Bible stories and passages, "The Church and Civil Rights" sends the message that love is more than smiles and nice words. Faith without action is dead; taking the right action is the key.

Our Nation, its institutions, Wall Street, Main Street, our churches, communities and family's are in desperate need for leadership driven by the example, word, work, walk, life, death and resurrection of the Father. Len Stubbs provides us the Real Path to Christ-centered living and decision making through the illumination of timeless Christian truths and principals.

"Decision Time" is an indisputable must read on Christian living. Through it's utilization of biblical scripture and Christ-centered coaching it provides a simple and powerful list of guidelines that lead to long-term successful decisions.

"Decision Time" is helpful and yet profound in its depth and clarity. It is loaded with hope, direction, encouragement and focus.

In typical Stubbs style "Decision Time" is filled with Christian wisdom, discernment, wit, passion and truth. Len provides a wealth of practical insight on what it takes to make successful life changing decisions.

The truths and promise presented in "Decision Time" are clear, easy to grasp and yet life changing. It's an enjoyable, easy to read book that is instructive yet entertaining.

Len understands what it takes to follow the lead of the Father, discerning His will for our lives and puts it within reach with "Decision Time." It is recommended reading for anyone who desires to honor the Father's plan and purpose for their life.

This book is a must have guide to Christ-centered living. It is well worth keeping as a reference and reading over and over again.

"Is Being Pro-Choice a Sin?" studies the wording in the Roman Catholic Church's official pronouncements, compares the related ambiguities and inconsistencies in the Church's official teachings regarding abortion, and brings to the forefront many yet unanswered questions about one of the most controversial issues of our time.

Len Belter relies on his personal experience as a practicing Catholic as he shares a detailed examination of the human reproductive process, formal church documents, and natural law concepts. Intended for church bishops and others who share Belter's misgivings, Belter questions why every fertilized human egg existing outside a woman's womb must be considered of equivalent moral value as a born human. While detailing where clarification and change are needed within church doctrine, Belter delves into such topics as: Why the Church ignores that many fertilized human eggs are naturally shed The significance of the historical understanding of the "male seed" What role fertility treatments play in the church's position The alleged sin of cooperating with evil "Is Being Pro-Choice a Sin?" raises many reflective questions for those both within and outside the walls of the Catholic Church while encouraging a reduction in accusatory rhetoric and an open dialogue.

"Is Being Pro-Choice a Sin?" studies the wording in the Roman Catholic Church's official pronouncements, compares the related ambiguities and inconsistencies in the Church's official teachings regarding abortion, and brings to the forefront many yet unanswered questions about one of the most controversial issues of our time.

Len Belter relies on his personal experience as a practicing Catholic as he shares a detailed examination of the human reproductive process, formal church documents, and natural law concepts. Intended for church bishops and others who share Belter's misgivings, Belter questions why every fertilized human egg existing outside a woman's womb must be considered of equivalent moral value as a born human. While detailing where clarification and change are needed within church doctrine, Belter delves into such topics as: Why the Church ignores that many fertilized human eggs are naturally shed The significance of the historical understanding of the "male seed" What role fertility treatments play in the church's position The alleged sin of cooperating with evil "Is Being Pro-Choice a Sin?" raises many reflective questions for those both within and outside the walls of the Catholic Church while encouraging a reduction in accusatory rhetoric and an open dialogue.

Who Cares: Ways YOU Can Reach Out: A lonely neighbor, a colleague in distress, a friend in difficulty. In situations like these we want to reach out and help, yet so often we feel unsure about our response. What to do? What to say? What is enough? Too much? Too little? This practical book is designed to bring out the caring person in each of us. Marcy Heidish offers simple, specific ways to practice the art of caring, especially within our immediaate circle of concern: family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers... Heidish reminds us of the many little things we can do to open the door to a caring relationship.

Jesus instructed his believers to go into all the world and teach. How can one teach that which he does not know or understand? The Christian teaches not only through attained knowledge but practical life example. Amidst so much confusion concerning salvation and church membership, many have lost the true meaning of 'Real Salvation." Within the pages of this book the new, and confused Christian, will find the biblical base upon which to build a sound Christian life of understanding and service. While everyone has an opinion the only one that matters is God's, and can be found as one accepts the personage of, and learns to totally yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Holy Trinity.

This resource, primarily designed for students in training as counselors, will challenge readers, and prepare them for more effective counseling ministry.

Many Christian teachers dismiss the field of psychology, and self-discovery, similarly, is often discounted. But this author begs to differ. For inasmuch as we were created in God's image, to learn more about self is to learn more about the Father we were fashioned after, and vice versa. After all, we look a lot alike.

ALL truth is compatible with Scripture because God is the author of it all, and that includes many of the theories of psychology. True, psychology typically leaves out the main character of the biblical story, but that's not to say we still can't learn from this discipline, as long as we keep things in proper perspective.

In this book, six psychological theories of human behavior are given a Christian interpretation. The goal is to incorporate all of God's truth to more fully understand our struggle to become princes.

A Father's Words examines the profound impact fathers' words have on their children. The words and actions of fathers shape their children's lives in many crucial areas. The things fathers say can make or break their children. Christian counselor Stephen Rossi presents specific strategies, examples, and solutions for repairing, restoring, and healing broken father-child relationships created by degrading words from fathers. Rossi's insightful, practical, and compelling book focuses on helping fathers understand, reverse, and prevent the devastating effects of their demeaning words on their children. Rossi inspires and encourages fathers to make the necessary changes that will bless their children. He knows very well as a Christian counselor that this can only really be done with Christ. Rossi relies on and involves Christ in the explanation and healing process throughout his book. A Father's Words is based on Rossi's work with fathers and their children throughout his career.

This is an historical survey of 20th Century Roman Catholic Theological Ethics (also known as moral theology). The thesis is that only through historical investigation can we really understand how the most conservative and negative field in Catholic theology at the beginning of the 20th could become by the end of the 20th century the most innovative one. The 20th century begins with moral manuals being translated into the vernacular. After examining the manuals of Thomas Slater and Henry Davis, Keenan then turns to three works and a crowning synthesis of innovation all developed before, during and soon after the Second World War. The first by Odon Lottin asks whether moral theology is adequately historical; Fritz Tillmann asks whether it's adequately biblical; and, Gerard Gilleman, whether it's adequately spiritual. Bernard Haering integrates these contributions into his Law of Christ. Of course, people like Gerald Kelly and John Ford in the US are like a few moralists elsewhere, classical gate keepers, censoring innovation. But with Humanae vitae, and successive encyclicals, bishops and popes reject the direction of moral theologians.

The purpose of this book is to present biblical perspective on contentment by helping the reader maximize all the experiences he/she will have in life as he/she relies on the heavenly Father to both work for his/her good and by so doing fulfill His purpose. The subject of contentment will be examined in light of the contradictions in life; the positive and negative, the good, the bad and the ugly even as we hold firmly to the conviction that the Lord Jesus Christ came to give us life more abundant. There is a secret to contentment. This is a journey to discover that secret.

Via an accidental turn of events, a young woman finds herself at the limelight of Hollywood, and in the process discovers a complete set of new characters, very unlike the familiar circle she grew up in --- a little mystery, a little drama, plot twists, lots of adventure and frequent sprinkles of comedy, make this a fun read. Author welcomes filming and production of this story by theaters, willing to work with all budget levels.

Showing how spiritual care is practiced in a variety of different contexts such as healthcare, detention and higher education, as well as settings that may not have formal chaplaincy arrangements, this book offers an original and unique resource for Hindu chaplains to understand and practice spiritual care in a way that is authentic to their own tradition and that meets the needs of Hindus. It offers a Hindu perspective for all chaplains to inform their caregiving to Hindus. The book explores the theological and metaphysical roots of Hindu chaplaincy and puts forward the case for Hindu chaplaincy as a valuable spiritual practice. It covers the issues that arise in specific locations, such as college, healthcare, prison, military and the corporate sector. Chapters also examine Hindu pastoral care offered in other, 'non-chaplaincy' settings, such as LGBT centres, social justice work and environmental activism. Made up of some 30 essays by chaplains, scholars and other important voices in the field, Hindu Approaches to Spiritual Care provides spiritual caregivers with a comprehensive theoretical and practical approach to the relationship of Hinduism and chaplaincy.

This manual was prepared by Patti Ware of Intentional Friends Ministries to assist people comfort friends and loved ones through the mourning process. With an emphasis on sensitivity and based upon Biblical texts, this manual and study guide is a "must" addition to the library of any pastor or lay person who is faced with the tasks and challenges of providing spiritual solace to people during their deepest hours of despair.

Can A Christian be cursed? In this book, the author attempts to answer the question by examining topics such as: what it means to be born again; what Jesus Christ's death on the Cross accomplished for the believer; the problem of unbelief; and understanding spiritual warfare. You will learn how to overcome all situations by using the Name and the Blood of Jesus Christ. Also, instead of dwelling on generational curses and deliverance, you will learn how to invoke generational blessings.

"Many people in our society are in need of healing. They have been hard pressed, perplexed, and persecuted without processing the pain. Minister LaShawn Myers calls readers to a place of true brokenness before the Lord so that He can restore the ancient ruins of abuse, abandonment, addictions, unresolved life trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss as they become more authentic in their relationships with God and others."

Words Made Flesh draws together a number of Elaine Graham's shorter writings and essays and thereby maps out the work of a pioneer theological thinker and the development of pastoral and practical theology in the last twenty years. Elaine Graham considers the theological significance of topics as diverse as nativity plays, science fiction, gender, consumerism, cyberspace and urban regeneration. They all share a concern with the way the sources and norms of the Christian tradition can enter into a creative and critical conversation with contemporary experience in order to generate the 'practical wisdom' by which the life of the Church can be directed. They reflect the author's fundamental conviction that theology as 'talk about God-in-the-world' is always practical and public - and that it begins and ends in the complexities of the human condition: where words become flesh. About the Author Professor Elaine Graham is Grosvenor Research Professor of Practical Theolog at the University of Chester and was Samuel Fergusson Professor of Social and Pastoral Theology at the University of Manchester and Executive Director of the Manchester Research Institute for Religion and Civil Society. She was President of the International Academy of Practical Theology between 2005 and 2007.

The Bible in Counseling is the latest book in practical theology from Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and bible teacher Dr. Stan DeKoven. The book is designed to be a useful guide on what to do and what not to do with clients in regards to God's word, and as a resource for the Pastor or Christian Counselor desirous of effectively understanding, from a biblical and Psychological view, key issues facing God's people in church life today.