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Throughout the Bible, we see that God entrusts each of us with
authority as his image bearers, even as we remain vulnerable to
loss and pain. To truly flourish, Andy Crouch argues, we must
follow the way of Jesus. He perfectly blended authority and
vulnerability and used his power for the liberation of others. In
these six easy-to-use studies written by spiritual formation author
Jan Johnson, you will encounter what Scripture says about power,
vulnerability, humble leadership, and flourishing communities. As
companions to the IVP Signature Collection, IVP Signature Bible
Studies help individuals and groups explore and apply biblical
truths found in classic books. Each session features quotations
from Strong and Weak matched with Scripture passages,
reflection questions, and application ideas that will equip readers
to connect the text to their own lives. A leader's guide and list
of suggested resources are also included.
It's time to take our power back We can barely imagine our lives
without technology. Tech gives us tools to connect with our
friends, listen to our music, document our lives, share our
opinions, and keep up with what's going on in the world. Yet it
also tempts us to procrastinate, avoid honest conversations,
compare ourselves with others, and filter our reality. Sometimes,
it feels like our devices have a lot more control over us than we
have over them. But it doesn't have to be that way. In fact, we
deserve so much more than what technology offers us. And when we're
wise about how we use our devices, we can get more--more joy, more
connection, more out of life. Tech shouldn't get in the way of a
life worth living. Let's get tech-wise.
Is your organization in danger of Mission Drift?
Without careful attention, faith-based organizations drift from
their founding mission.
It's that simple. It will happen.
Slowly, silently, and with little fanfare, organizations routinely
drift from their purpose, and many never return to their original
intent. Harvard and the YMCA are among those that no longer embrace
the Christian principles on which they were founded. But they
didn't drift off course overnight. Drift often happens in small and
subtle ways. Left unchecked, it eventually becomes significant.
Yet Mission Drift is not inevitable. Organizations such as
Compassion International and InterVarsity have exhibited
intentional, long-term commitment to Christ.
Why do so many organizations--including churches--wander from their
mission, while others remain Mission True? Can drift be prevented?
In "Mission Drift," HOPE International executives Peter Greer and
Chris Horst tackle these questions. They show how to determine
whether your organization is in danger of drift, and they share the
results of their research into Mission True and Mission Untrue
organizations. Even if your organization is Mission True now, it's
wise to look for ways to inoculate yourself against drift. You'll
discover what you can do to prevent drift or get back on track and
how to protect what matters most.
Even if you don't go to the city to minister, make no mistake-the
city is coming to you. Regardless of your particular cultural or
geographical context, you will need to consider the city when
forming a theological vision that engages the people you are trying
to reach. In Loving the City, bestselling author and pastor Timothy
Keller looks at the biblical foundations for contextualizing the
gospel as we communicate to the culture in a way that is both
respectful and challenging. He articulates the key characteristics
of a city vision, showing how the city develops as a theme
throughout Scripture, from its anti-God origins, to its strategic
importance for mission, to its culmination and redemption in glory.
Finally, he examines the need for thoughtful cultural engagement,
unpacking four models for engaging culture, showing the strengths
and weaknesses of each approach and emphasizing a blended approach
that balances the key insights of each. Loving the City will help
you to minister to your cultural context in a way that is
biblically faithful and fruitful. This new edition contains the
second section of Center Church in an easy-to-read format with new
reflections and additional essays from Timothy Keller and several
other contributors.
With wit, enthusiasm, and a deep respect for the craft of brewing,
Andy Crouch profiles nearly one hundred establishments in New
England, offering a description and history of each, as well as
insights into each brewmaster's philosophy and brewing style. For
each brewery and brewpub profiled, Crouch covers the range of beers
available and identifies its flagship product; he also highlights
his choice for its "best beer," which is rarely its most popular or
best known offering.
Crouch offers judicious evaluations of food, ambience, and of
course, the beer; he also provides information on the availability
of tours, directions and parking, hours of operation,
entertainment, local sights of interest, and whether beer is
available for take-away. In addition, he includes essays on the
brewing process, understanding and appreciating beer, and a list of
"eleven great New England beer bars."
Whether well-brewed beer is the focus of a trip or a welcomed
complement, beer enthusiasts and novices alike will find this guide
a worthwhile companion wherever they travel in New England.
Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is
more than just using internet filters and determining screen time
limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character,
and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting
technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the
world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just
about the kids. Drawing on in-depth original research from the
Barna Group, Andy Crouch shows readers that the choices we make
about technology have consequences we may never have considered. He
takes readers beyond the typical questions of what, where, and when
and instead challenges them to answer provocative questions like,
Who do we want to be as a family? and How does our use of a
particular technology move us closer or farther away from that
goal? Anyone who has felt their family relationships suffer or
their time slip away amid technology's distractions will find in
this book a path forward to reclaiming their real life in a world
of devices.
Flourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure
us away from abundant living: withdrawing into safety and grasping
for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an
unexpected pathâbeing both strong and weak. We see this unlikely
mixture in the best leadersâpeople who use their authority for
the benefit of others while also showing extraordinary willingness
to face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded
tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule,
torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and
weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and
community. With the characteristic insight, memorable stories and
hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us how to walk
this path so that the image of God can shine through us. Not just
for our own good, but for the sake of others. With a new preface by
the author, Strong and Weak is now part of the IVP Signature
Collection, which features special editions of iconic books in
celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press.
A new companion Bible study is also available.
Midwest Publishing Association Award of Excellence Outreach
Magazine Resource of the Year ForeWord Book of the Year Award
Honorable Mention Power corrupts-as we've seen time and time again.
People too often abuse their power and play god in the lives of
others. Shady politicians, corrupt executives and ego-filled media
stars have made us suspicious of those who wield influence and
authority. They too often breed injustice by participating in what
the Bible calls idolatry. Yet power is also the means by which we
bring life, create possibilities, offer hope and make human
flourishing possible. This is "playing god" as it is meant to be.
If we are to do God's work-fight injustice, bring peace, create
beauty and allow the image of God to thrive in those around us-how
are we to do these things if not by power? With his trademark
clear-headed analysis, Andy Crouch unpacks the dynamics of power
that either can make human flourishing possible or can destroy the
image of God in people. While the effects of power are often very
evident, he uncovers why power is frequently hidden. He considers
not just its personal side but the important ways power develops
and resides in institutions. Throughout Crouch offers fresh
insights from key biblical passages, demonstrating how Scripture
calls us to discipline our power. Wielding power need not distort
us or others, but instead can be stewarded well. An essential book
for all who would influence their world for the good.
From the author of The Tech-Wise Family 'A fascinating and
eye-opening book' - Tom Holland, author of Dominion: The Making of
the Western Mind Our greatest need is to be recognised - to be
seen, loved, and embedded in rich relationships with the people
around us. But for the last century, we've displaced that need with
the ease of technology. We've dreamed of power that doesn't require
relationship (what the premodern world called magic) and abundance
that doesn't require dependence (what Jesus called Mammon). Yet
even before a pandemic disrupted that quest, we felt threatened and
strangely out of place: lonely, anxious, bored amid endless
options, oddly disconnected amid infinite connections. In The Life
We're Looking For, bestselling author and cultural critic Andy
Crouch reveals how we traded lives of rich relationship for a world
of impersonal power - and how each of us can fight back. From the
generosity of early Christians to the efforts of entrepreneurs
working to create more humane technology, Crouch shows how we can
restore true community and put people first in a world dominated by
money, power and devices. There is a way out of our impersonal
world, into a world where knowing and being known is the heartbeat
of our days, our households, and our economies. Where our human
vulnerabilities are seen not as something to be escaped but the
actual key to our becoming who were made to be together. Where
technology serves us rather than masters us - and helps us become
more human, not less.
Flourishing people are strong and weak. Two common temptations lure
us away from abundant living?withdrawing into safety or grasping
for power. True flourishing, says Andy Crouch, travels down an
unexpected path?being both strong and weak. We see this unlikely
mixture in the best leaders?people who use their authority for the
benefit of others, while also showing extraordinary willingness to
face and embrace suffering. We see it in Jesus, who wielded
tremendous power yet also exposed himself to hunger, ridicule,
torture and death. Rather than being opposites, strength and
weakness are actually meant to be combined in every human life and
community. Only when they come together do we find the flourishing
for which we were made. With the characteristic insight, memorable
stories and hopeful realism he is known for, Andy Crouch shows us
how to walk this path so that the image of God can shine through
us. Not just for our own good, but for the sake of others. If you
want to become the kind of person whose influence leads to healthy
communities, someone with the strength to be compassionate and
generous, this is the book for you. Regardless of your stage or
role in life, whether or not you have a position of leadership,
here is a way to love and risk so that we all, even the most
vulnerable, can flourish.
2009 Christianity Today Book Award winner Named one of Publishers
Weekly's best books of 2008 (religion category) It is not enough to
condemn culture. Nor is it sufficient merely to critique culture or
to copy culture. Most of the time, we just consume culture. But the
only way to change culture is to create culture. Andy Crouch
unleashes a stirring manifesto calling Christians to be culture
makers. For too long, Christians have had an insufficient view of
culture and have waged misguided "culture wars." But we must
reclaim the cultural mandate to be the creative cultivators that
God designed us to be. Culture is what we make of the world, both
in creating cultural artifacts as well as in making sense of the
world around us. By making chairs and omelets, languages and laws,
we participate in the good work of culture making. Crouch unpacks
the complexities of how culture works and gives us tools for
cultivating and creating culture. He navigates the dynamics of
cultural change and probes the role and efficacy of our various
cultural gestures and postures. Keen biblical exposition
demonstrates that creating culture is central to the whole
scriptural narrative, the ministry of Jesus and the call to the
church. He guards against naive assumptions about "changing the
world," but points us to hopeful examples from church history and
contemporary society of how culture is made and shaped. Ultimately,
our culture making is done in partnership with God's own making and
transforming of culture. A model of his premise, this landmark book
is sure to be a rallying cry for a new generation of culturally
creative Christians. Discover your calling and join the culture
makers.
2018 Creative Quarterly Professional Graphic Design Runner-Up Who
is God? Many of us call God our Father, Lord, Savior, and Friend.
But when we delve into the perplexing bits of Scripture, we
discover a God who cannot be explained or predicted. Is it possible
that we have missed the Bible's consistent teaching that God is
other, higher, stranger? Krish Kandiah offers us a fresh look at
some of the difficult, awkward, and even troubling Bible passages,
helping us discover that when God shows up unannounced and
unrecognized, that's precisely when big things happen. God Is
Stranger challenges us to replace our sanitized concept of God with
a more awe-inspiring, magnificent and majestic, true-to-the-Bible
God. Allow yourself to be surprised by God as you find him in
unexpected places doing the unexpected.
Christianity Today Book of the Year In the overlooked moments and
routines of our day, we can become aware of God's presence in
surprising ways. How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and
the ordinary in the sacred? Framed around one typical day, this
book explores life through the lens of liturgy-small practices and
habits that form us. In each chapter, Tish Harrison Warren
considers a common daily experience-making the bed, brushing her
teeth, losing her keys. Drawing from the diversity of her life as a
campus minister, Anglican priest, friend, wife, and mother, Warren
opens up a practical theology of the everyday. Each activity is
related to a spiritual practice as well as an aspect of our Sunday
worship. Come and discover the holiness of your every day.
Uncovering the ways our society has made an idol out of controlling
our health, Dr. Cutillo teaches us to think biblically about the
limitations of our bodies and see wellness as a gift from God.
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