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WHEN IT COMES TO VIOLENCE, HAVE WE GONE TOO FAR? Fighting for Peace
is for every parent, student, and leader uncomfortable with
violence as the 'new norm.' 'Blessed are the peacemakers, ' Jesus
said. But in the face of the horrific realities of school
shootings, war, bullying, and domestic abuse we feel helpless to
address such overwhelming violence. Certainly, we can pray for
peace. But maybe it's time to starting fighting for it, too.
Fighting for Peace is a thought-provoking and practical guide for
answering God's call to become peacemakers and championing the kind
of peace that can reshape our world. Fighting for Peace is part of
the FRAMES series - short yet meaningful reads on the top issues
facing us in today's complex culture. A new kind of book brought to
you by Barna Group, to help you read less, and know more. To sign
up for updates about FRAMES, see videos, and learn more about these
products, visit www.BarnaFrames.com
"Enrich each day with wisdom from our greatest spiritual thinkers.
Through brief daily readings and reflections, the 30-Day Journey
series invites readers to be inspired and transformed. By devoting
a moment to meaningful reflection and spiritual growth, readers
will find deeper understanding of themselves and the world, one day
at a time. Valued for her spiritual insight since the fourteenth
century, Julian of Norwich's powerful revelations remind us again
and again of the power of divine love and that, with that love, all
will be well. Whether you have long sought peace in her compelling
words or are discovering her vision for the first time, this
journey provides the perfect way to engage the thought of this
beloved and wise mystic."
In the online universe of bloggers, a group of women coalesced around their common work as pastors. Many of them were pioneers—they’d left the denominations of their childhoods to follow Jesus; they’d taken risks and talked about that story in the news no one wanted to hear connected to the Gospel; they’d been the first woman to serve a church, or the first mom. Deep relationships formed in the writing and sharing of their their stories of ministry in the pulpit, through the sacraments, outside the church walls, in their homes, in holy moments and at times when they wondered why they don’t teach plumbing in seminary. This collection captures and expands that fierce and faithful bond, offering insight into the lives of Christian clergywomen and the rigors that come with commitment to religious life. Fifty contributors represent almost twenty denominations, as well as dozens of seminaries and colleges. They come from twenty-five US states as well as Canada and the United Kingdom. Their churches are large and small, liturgical and not, urban and rural. They serve as chaplains, in specialized ministries and through their writing. Their backgrounds are as diverse as their approaches to ministry—single, married, divorced, widowed; some in clergy couples; gay and straight, cis- and transgender; parents and not; ranging in ages from 20-something to 70-something. Intended for laypeople, women discerning a call to ministry, and clergy of all levels of experience, these stories and prayers will resonate, challenge, inform, inspire and amuse anyone who has a passion for the work and the faith that they love.
Find peace, connection and heartfelt joy in everyday life. "[This
book] doesn't come at me as a self-help list of things I ought to
be doing, adding to my full life, but focuses me on my own path.
Each week offers practices that encourage gratitude, mindfulness
and listening.... With gratitude for Anne’s words, I hand t his
book over to you, so that we might journey, contemplate and
practice together." —from the Foreword by Rev. Carol Howard
Merritt In this week-by-week guide to living more thoughtfully,
Anne Kertz Kernion leads you through an exploration of everyday
spirituality, combining the wisdom of spiritual luminaries, life
lessons, and insights from social science and neuroscience. A
businesswoman, wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Anne shows how
it is possible to bring more awareness, love and gratitude into
your busy life, keeping in touch with your deepest beliefs and most
authentic self.
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There's No I in Debris (Hardcover)
C Scott Kinder-Pyle; Foreword by Carol Howard Merritt; Illustrated by David S Lorber
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There's No I in Debris (Paperback)
C Scott Kinder-Pyle; Foreword by Carol Howard Merritt; Illustrated by David S Lorber
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A wartime manifesto on the moral obligations of democratic citizens
from the most influential first lady in American history. With the
threat of the Third Reich looming, Eleanor Roosevelt employs the
history of human rights to establish the idea that at the core of
democracy is a spiritual responsibility to other citizens.
Roosevelt then calls on all Americans, especially the youth, to
prioritize the well-being of others and have faith that their
fellow citizens will protect them in return. She defines this trust
between people as a trait of true democracy. Roosevelt advances an
optimistic model for the democracy of the future, and although
we've taken some steps in the direction of her vision, it's still a
long way from reality. The issues first addressed in this 1940
essay-namely financial inequality and racial discrimination-are
sadly still relevant today, as bigotry continues to undermine our
national unity. Her first publication as first lady, The Moral
Basis of Democracy is an honest and heartfelt call for all
Americans to choose love and faith over hatred and fear. Roosevelt
takes an inspiring stance in defense of democracy, progress, and
morality; the wisdom imparted here is timeless, and a must-read for
every American. This edition features a foreword by Rev. Carol
Howard Merritt, an introduction by Roosevelt historian Allida
Black, PhD, and an illustrated biography of Eleanor Roosevelt
including images from the author's estate.
Much has been written about the changing landscape the church finds
itself in, and even more about the church's waning influence in our
culture. From her vantage point as an under-40 pastor, Carol Howard
Merritt, author of Tribal Church, moves away from the handwringing
toward a discovery of what ministry in, with, and by a new
generation might look like. What does the substance of hope look
like right now? What does hope look like when it is framed in a new
generation? Motivated by these questions, Merritt writes Reframing
Hope with the understanding that we are not creating from nothing
the vital ministry of the next generation. Instead, we are working
through what we have, sorting out the best parts, acknowledging and
healing from the worst, and reframing it all.
Carol Howard Merritt, a pastor in her mid-thirties, presents a
vision of the "tribal church" that intentionally reaches out to the
nomadic culture of young adults and responds to their special gifts
and needs. Merritt's metaphor of a tribe describes the close bonds
that form when people of all ages decide to walk together on their
spiritual journeys. Merritt points out that mainline churches have
much to offer young adults as well as much to learn from them. By
breaking down artificial age barriers and building up intentional
relationships, congregations can provide a space for all people to
connect with God, each other, and the world. With few places left
in society that allow for real intergener-ational connections to be
made, Merritt suggests a compelling way for churches to be able to
approach young adults on their own terms. Outlining the financial,
social, and familial situations that affect many young adults
today, she describes how churches can provide a safe, supportive
place for young adults to nurture relationships and foster
spiritual growth.
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