Download or read book Jesus Outside the Lines written by Scott Sauls and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether the issue of the day on Twitter, Facebook, or cable news is our sexuality, political divides, or the perceived conflict between faith and science, today’s media pushes each one of us into a frustrating clash between two opposing sides. Polarizing, us-against-them discussions divide us and distract us from thinking clearly and communicating lovingly with others. Scott Sauls, like many of us, is weary of the bickering and is seeking a way of truth and beauty through the conflicts. Jesus Outside the Lines presents Jesus as this way. Scott shows us how the words and actions of Jesus reveal a response that does not perpetuate the destructive fray. Jesus offers us a way forward—away from harshness, caricatures, and stereotypes. In Jesus Outside the Lines, you will experience a fresh perspective of Jesus, who will not (and should not) fit into the sides.
Download or read book Jesus Outside the Box written by Mark Townsend and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus Outside the Box is a re-released, re-titled version of the author's previous book The Magician's Tale. It a short book of twelve incredible stories written from the perspective of some of the lesser known characters of the New Testament. Each story offers an exciting and radical new portrait of the one we call The Christ. The author's intention was to present a picture of Jesus, without the 2,000 of Christian doctrine and dogma that have put him some great ecclesiastical box (and suffocated him the process). The Jesus of these tales has broken free from that box of Churchianity and will help readers do the same. This Jesus is human yet magical, gentle yet dangerous, distrustful of religion, yet unconditionally loving. He is exciting beyond our dreams. You may just discover that you'd thrown the divine baby out with the holy water.
Download or read book Teaching Outside the Box written by Andrew Zirschky and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rather than tweaking the ways youth ministers communicate the gospel, Teaching Outside the Box, explores five distinct approaches to forming youth in the faith—approaches that open youth to experiencing the implications of the gospel in new ways. We’ll start by providing a new take on the instructional approach, and then introduce four additional approaches that are likely new to readers: community of faith, interpretive, liberation, and contemplative.
Download or read book Evangelism Outside the Box written by Rick Richardson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2009-10-25 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It used to be that providing clear evidence for the resurrection of Jesus or the reliability of the Bible was a pretty effective way to reach people with the Good News. But today, many folks think all truth is relative, even our historical and scientific data about Christianity. So how can we reach them? We need new ways of telling people the old, old story. We need to look again at our usual mental habits if we want to reach people who have a brand new mindset of their own. We need to get outside the box of ideas and practices that are sacred to us but are not sacred to God. That's what Rick Richardson's book is all about. Here are fresh perspectives on relying on the Holy Spirit, awakening spiritual interest in others, appealing to what they value (instead of what we think they should value) and leading them into a transforming experience with God. Also included is Richardson's Circles of Belonging, a new, straightforward presentation of the message of Jesus (yes, it can even be sketched out on a napkin!) that is true to Scripture and true to the new way people live and think. As an experienced evangelist and leader of evangelism programs, Richardson offers in this helpful book the principles and practices that will help us all grow in love for--and communicate effectively with--people who need Jesus.
Download or read book The God Box written by Alex Sanchez and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul, a religious teen living in a small conservative town, finds his world turned upside down when he meets Manuel—a young man who says he’s both Christian and gay, two things that Paul didn’t think could coexist in one person. Doesn’t the Bible forbid homosexuality? As Paul struggles with Manuel’s interpretation of the Bible, thoughts that Paul has long tried to bury begin to surface, and he finds himself re-examining his whole life. This is an unforgettable book on an extremely timely topic that strives to open minds on both ends of the spectrum.
Download or read book Finding Jesus Outside the Box written by Jarrod Cochran and published by . This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Finding Jesus Outside the Box, Rev. Jarrod Cochran invites you to take part in a journey from the hand-me-down answers and dogma of religion into an authentic, living, breathing faith that is deeply rooted in the care of the world and the people within it. Using his own journey to faith as an example, Jarrod challenges the status quo of Christianity and attempts to blaze a new trail for the future of authentic Christ-followers by looking at the predominant issues facing Christianity and the world today, raising difficult questions, and offering possibly even more difficult answers. This book challenges readers to do more than simply believe, but to put that faith in a radical Rabbi from Nazareth into action.
Download or read book Fasting Outside the Box written by John K. Bankas and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2013-04-26 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At long last, the spiritually thirsty and hungry souls can now identify with their unquenchable quest for more of God as they embrace the Royal of Intimacy with God.
Download or read book Experiencing God Outside the Box written by Paul Meier and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest calling we can have during our brief journey here on Planet Earth is to earnestly yearn and search, without prejudice, for an intimate relationship with the one and only true Creator God, outside the box. The vast masses of humans never get this deep and blindly believe whatever they have been taught about God, often out of fear of rejection by family or peers. Others see God as a Heavenly Version of their earthly fathers. Paul Meier, MD, is a psychiatrist and theologian whose books have been read by over seven million people in over thirty languages all around the world, and he describes the many prejudicial mountains that must be climbed to become intimate with the real God. Dr. Meier also gives many positive ways to assist you to make that earnest search for "Experiencing God Outside the Box".
Download or read book Christianity Outside the Box written by Nigel Scotland and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2012-12-03 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major aspect of the history of Christian missions is the way groups who have jumped the ecclesiastical ship have renewed and recalled their parent bodies back to biblical roots and a biblical vision. This book examines fourteen such vibrant Christian movements which operated outside the box. Each chapter ends with a practical section highlighting those factors that made the particular group successful. They were all missional movements that pursued a Christian vision and developed structures to facilitate it. In contrast, the traditional organizations from which they emerged tended to do mission from an established, given structure. Here are seriously committed movements that offer a dynamic challenge to our contemporary churches.
Download or read book Christianity Outside the Box written by Crea A. Copeland and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Message to the Overcomer written by Rosita Dozier and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Message to the Overcomer" is a collection of messages originally written for a weekly e-mail ministry. The intent of each message is to encourage Christians to experience a deeper life in Christ. Each message offers a practical approach to overcoming life's issues. The book has six categories and they include principles to live by, Christian living, old and new, salvation and exhortation. The first category is the introduction and it gives the reader a scriptural reference for the overcoming message. The purpose of the book is to share with the body of Christ the practical application of God's word. As they apply the word in their lives they will begin experiencing the overcoming life. My desire is to see God's people grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray God will open up the eyes of your understanding as you enter into the world of the overcomer. Rosita Dozier's life changed August 7, 1981 when she gave her life to Christ. That event set her life on a path of studying and learning all that she could about God and his son the Lord Jesus Christ. The first six years were set aside for intensive spiritual training, which included learning how to pray, how to study the scripture, outreach, teaching and full time ministry. The overall focus of the training was to overcome the world, the flesh and the devil. Thus living the overcoming life is more than a concept to Rosita, it is a way of life. Teaching women is her top priority, and she has conducted bible studies for over twenty years. She's written articles for church newsletters, helped pastors put oral messages into print and edited several books. She writes often and looks forward to writing many more books to the glory of God.
Download or read book Cold Case Christianity written by J. Warner Wallace and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator. Christianity could be defined as a “cold case”: it makes a claim about an event from the distant past for which there is little forensic evidence. In Cold-Case Christianity, J. Warner Wallace uses his nationally recognized skills as a homicide detective to look at the evidence and eyewitnesses behind Christian beliefs. Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. A unique apologetic that speaks to readers’ intense interest in detective stories, Cold-Case Christianity inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity.
Download or read book Jesus Psychology and Mental Health written by George Hinn and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is manifestly evident that religion is not always led to mental health." I remember reading this statement from the book, The Psychology of Christian Personality by Ernest Ligon in the early 1960s. I was struck by it, because as a child growing up, I was told just the opposite.Subsequent empirical evidence has shown that Ligon was correct, but why? Religion is supposed to change people. Where was the disconnect? Does religion change people, or maybe do people change religion?In various ways, this statement has been a source of direction and study for me over my forty plus years in teaching and counseling. This book explores these questions and possible answers in light of mental health and the integration of Psychology and Religion.
Download or read book Called to Create written by Jordan Raynor and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We were created by an infinitely creative God to reflect his love and character to the world. One way we do that is by continuing his creative work. In this energizing book, serial entrepreneur and bestselling author Jordan Raynor helps artists, entrepreneurs, writers, and other creatives reimagine our work as service to God and others, addressing such penetrating questions as - Is my work as a creative really as God-honoring as that of a pastor or missionary? - What does it look like to create not to make a name for myself but to glorify God and serve others? - How can I use my work to fulfill Jesus's command to create disciples? - Will what I make today matter in eternity? To answer these questions, Raynor shares compelling stories from an eclectic group of 40+ Christian entrepreneurs, including the founders of TOMS Shoes, Charity: Water, Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out Burger, Guinness, HTC, and Sevenly, as well as nontraditional entrepreneurs such as C. S. Lewis, Johann Sebastian Bach, and J. R. R. Tolkien. Raynor's "show" rather than "tell," story-driven style makes you feel as if you are sitting at the feet of some of the godliest and most successful entrepreneurs of all time. Perfectly poised to reach today's growing creative class, this unique work restores God's position as the first entrepreneur, helping readers see the eternal value in the work they do today.
Download or read book Outside the Box to Box written by Tak Maeda and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-22 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The majority of people live a lifestyle where most of their lives are spent going back and forth from one of two "boxes" work and home-and they're lonely, sad, and anxious because of it. The problem with the "box-to-box" lifestyle is that there is little room for social connection. Science has proven that the quality of your social connections is the strongest factor to lifelong happiness-over money, status, or fame. Despite this, we hardly put any effort into the people that ultimately bring us true happiness. Outside the Box to Box is a simple yet effective book on how to create a rewarding social life full of people you love, care about, and whose connections bring you endless joy. On top of showing you how to create fulfilling connections, the book will also lay out various skills and traits you need to develop in order to become capable of making your social life happen including: Meeting new people Becoming courageous and vulnerable Feeling confident and comfortable Becoming skilled socially Enjoying who you are And so much more After experiencing the pain of loneliness then systematically learning how to overcome it through self-improvement, Tak Maeda shares his experiences to help readers conquer the box-to-box cycle. Outside the Box to Box will change the way you interact with the world and the people in it, and it will be one of the biggest contributors to your lifelong happiness.
Download or read book Giving Outside the Box written by Dale Losch and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-21 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who's smarter with their money: people who have no religion or people who believe in God? According to Jesus, it's not believers. But that can change as weighty misconceptions are replaced with freeing truths. Packed with personal stories and practical steps, Giving Outside the Box is for individuals like you or for small groups who want to grow in their giving and in the freedom and pleasure it brings. Regardless of your income, Giving Outside the Box will show you how to become exceptionally generous and eternally rich. You will view wealth with clearer eyes. You will spend, invest, and give money in wiser ways. Your investment horizon will extend far beyond retirement. And eternity will be changed for you and those touched by your generosity.
Download or read book A Redneck s Guide to Jesus Outside the Box written by Jeff Todd and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-22 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus? Who was He? And why do people still talk about Him after 2000 years? For many of us, we know of Jesus because of the movies that come out around Christmas and Easter time. We know about His birth - ya know, something about being born in a manger wearing 'waddled-up' clothes. Then, there's a little something about some wise men giving Him some cool gifts that included gold and some other stuff that we really don't know what it was. Maybe it was some off-brand cologne? And then after Jesus grows up to be a man, we know that a bunch of folks didn't like Him and decide to have Him hung on a cross. And then He dies and heads up to Heaven. The end, right? Wrong. Everything we need to know about Jesus is found in the Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. These books of the Bible tell us about His birth and why it was so awesome. It tells us of why He came to Earth and what His mission statement was for all of humanity. It also tells us why we should follow Him and the benefits for doing it. It's a serious deal! In this book, we explain the Gospels from all four sides - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Just like all of our other stuff in A Redneck's Guide series, we keep it simple. We hope you are blessed by reading it!
