Download or read book Justice Jesters Jesus written by A.J. Rozalyn and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-01-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Justice Jesters Jesus: Stuck in Yesterday with the God of Yesterday Today and Tomorrow presents a true story of a family undergoing an arduous encounter with the justice system. The author, writing under the nom de plum A.J. Rozalyn, tells the story of Doug Kain and Mindy Morris, a Catholic man and a Methodist woman, who meet, fall in love, conceive a child, reject advice to seek abortion or adoption, and make plans to marry in the Methodist Church. As their lives head down a road that grows bumpier the further they travel, they reach the point, because of concerns about child abuse, where the justice system intervenes. As it narrates this journey, Justice Jesters Jesus offers Scriptures that share consolation and comfort, aiding any who would identify with the familys travails. This encourages trust in God, whose protection extends to all in need, no matter how horrific their circumstances may become. Justice Jesters Jesus: Stuck in Yesterday with the God of Yesterday Today and Tomorrow does not share a story easily told or read. Even so, when one spends time with Doug and Mindy and the others in their lives, one can find strength in trusting that Godwho is the same yesterday today and tomorrowis the God of whom a prophet wrote, For I know the thoughts that I think towards you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope (Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV).

Download or read book Martin God s Court Jester written by Eric W. Gritsch and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the sea of Luther studies, this volume stands out as one of the best available in English. It is a condensed retrospective of the most significant Reformation research of the last decade, and it is clearly written with verve, insight, and humor." -- CHOICE "Gritsch has provided us with a full-scale, one-volume biography of Luther. The work is meticulously documented and the bibliography at the end will alone warrant the price of the book." -- Roland H. Bainton "This book will be an invaluable source of information for students of the Lutheran Reformation. Ecumenists will find in its pages a great resource in their efforts to deal with issues that have been church - divisive." -- Carl J. Peter, Catholic University of America

Download or read book Jesus the Holy Fool written by Elizabeth-Anne Stewart and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1999 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Richly written, Jesus the Holy Fool combines diverse images from religious traditions, world literature, Jungian archetype, and Scripture. Weaving the best theology and spirituality, Jesus the Holy Fool is a fresh and inviting Christology. The Scriptures tell us that religious leaders thought Jesus was "possessed," and his own family thought he was "crazy." In his open table fellowship, choice of followers, radical passion, and his death and resurrection, Jesus was willing to appear as a fool for the sake of God's reign. His teachings--especially the parables, paradoxes, and the beatitudes--advocate a way of life that is grounded in Holy Foolishness. Through an archetypal examination of the fool motif as it applies to Jesus in the Gospels, Jesus the Holy Fool develops the connections between holiness and folly. Offering new insights into Christology and exploring its practical pastoral ramifications, Jesus the Holy Fool presents Holy Foolishness as a paradigm for the Christian journey and as a new model of what it means for us to be church.

Download or read book The Irrational Jesus written by Ken Evers-Hood and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2016-11-10 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavioral science books are popping up on bestseller lists: Predictably Irrational; Thinking, Fast and Slow; Nudge; Decisive. Even the White House launched a Behavioral Insights Team to match the British Ministry of Nudges. Conspicuously absent from this conversation is the church. The Irrational Jesus bridges this gap. Ken Evers-Hood looks at Jesus through the lens of cognitive heuristics (mental shortcuts) and biases (blind spots) and makes the case that a fully human Jesus is predictably irrational--just like all of us. Find out how the Apostle Paul's community building mirrors a prisoner's dilemma game and how this makes Paul an irrational leader, too. Discover how playing better games in church can foster hopeful, flourishing communities. Improve your decision-making; learn when to plan for irrationality and when to live into it. The Irrational Jesus addresses these issues and more. Integrating the insights of behavioral economists such as Dan Ariely, the gameful thinking of Jane McGonigal, and cutting-edge ideas from decision theory, Evers-Hood articulates a behavioral theology for fully human pastors of fully human congregations--a fresh perspective that will change how pastors and other church leaders see themselves, the institutions they serve, and the scriptural and theological tradition.

Download or read book Takomiad written by Surazeus Astarius and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-09-24 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takomiad of Surazeus - Goddess of Takoma presents 125,667 lines of verse in 2,590 poems, lyrics, ballads, sonnets, dramatic monologues, eulogies, hymns, and epigrams written by Surazeus 1984 to 1992.

Download or read book Feasting on the Gospels Matthew Volume 1 written by Cynthia A. Jarvis and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feasting on the Gospels is a new seven-volume series that follows up on the success of the Feasting on the Word series to provide another unique preaching resource, this time on the most prominent and preached upon New Testament books, the four Gospels. With contributions from a diverse and respected group of scholars and pastors, Feasting on the Gospels will include completely new material that covers every single passage in the New Testament Gospels, making it suitable for both lectionary and non-lectionary use. Moreover, these volumes will incorporate the unique format of Feasting on the Word, with four perspectives for preachers to choose from for each Gospel passage: theological, pastoral, exegetical, and homiletical. Feasting on the Gospels will provide a special resource for all who preach, either continuously or occasionally, on the Gospels.

Download or read book The Reporter s Manual and Vocabulary written by Benn Pitman and published by . This book was released on 1854 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Jesus Drives Me Crazy written by Leonard Sweet and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2009-12-15 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The gospel presents a life-changing NUTS wisdom that conflicts with normal ways of making sense of the world. There is the World According to Normal. There is the World According to NUTS . . . where NUTS is an acronym for Never Underestimate the Spirit. The wisdom of Jesus is a NUTS wisdom.—From the book All people are different, but some are more different than others. Christians are meant to be the most different of all. Yet we often “normalize” God. We judge what is a successful Christian and a successful church by the world according to Normal, not the world according to NUTS, the wisdom of Jesus.In Jesus Drives Me Crazy!, Leonard Sweet reminds us of the “crazy wisdom” of Christ and how our lives and our churches can and should be different from the way “normal” people live. He says, “Jesus wants to drive you crazy . . . crazy in love with God, with life.” Jesus Drives Me Crazy! challenges you to make the upside-down wisdom of God your own, inspiring you to live an extraordinary Christian life that does not conform to the world, but transforms the world.When you truly grasp the freeing truth that we do not have to conform to this world, then you can become the crazy, zany, unpredictable, but powerful force for Jesus you were intended to be. Jesus Drives Me Crazy! shows how, by losing your mind, you can find your soul.

Download or read book The Biblical Illustrator Vol 45 Pastoral Commentary on Romans written by Joseph Exell and published by Primedia E-launch LLC. This book was released on 2013-10-20 with total page 2377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **This ebook version of The Biblical Illustrator - Pastoral Commentary on Romans contains nearly 3800 pages of commentary! What if Charles Spurgeon helped you prepare next Sunday’s sermon? Or what if you could talk over your preaching with Joseph Parker, Richard Baxter, Henry Ward Beecher and H. P. Liddon. Do you think it would make a difference to get the input of some of the greatest preachers who ever lived? That’s precisely what Joseph Exell had in mind when he put together the massive series of volumes called The Biblical Illustrator. In what can only be called a Herculean feat, he spent years gathering preaching notes and sermon outlines from the very best preachers of his day (in the late 1800s and early 1900s), and he did it covering every book of the Bible. And it is amazingly comprehensive. Exell approached his task by taking every verse in the Bible and seeking to discover how it has been preached in the past. Though there is plenty of exegetical material here, this is not primarily a commentary. This series is for preachers, teachers, Bible students and anyone else looking for penetrating pastoral insights from some of the all-time greats of the faith.

Download or read book The Trial of Jesus written by George Washington Thompson and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book It Wisnae Me Honest written by Harry Morris and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hilarious adventures of Harry the Polis, the self-appointed Chief Constable of funny stories, continue with the publication of his ninth book, "It Wisnae Me...Honest"! Follow our laughing polis-man as he tackles the funny side of policing and introduces us to more of his zany characters and incidents. There's the Inspector with second wife syndrome, the woman assaulted by a flying sausage and the dead donkey on the manse lawn. And you can't miss the recollections of getting painfully trapped by the goolies, the private call to Prince Charles, the benefits of drinking organic tea or the terrorist attack on a US Naval ship on the Holy Loch...This title is packed full with funny stories, jokes, anecdotes and tales to have you laughing out loud. "It Wisnae Me...Honest!" is another classic collection of comical capers from behind the uniform...And they're all true, honest.

Download or read book Informative Dictionary Series Part 1 Dictionary of Quotations Dictionary of Humourous Quotations written by Sachin Sinhal,Harmik Vaishnav and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2022-08-18 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informative Dictionary Series Part 1: This collection includes two informative dictionaries that are likely to be valuable references for anyone seeking inspiration or amusement through quotations. The anthology features "Dictionary of Quotations" and "Dictionary of Humorous Quotations". These dictionaries aim to provide readers with a diverse collection of quotes and witty sayings from various sources and personalities. Key Aspects of the Book "Dictionary of Quotations": Diverse Collection: "Dictionary of Quotations" likely encompasses quotes from a wide range of sources, including literature, speeches, historical figures, and contemporary personalities. Inspiration and Wisdom: The dictionary may include quotes that offer insights, wisdom, and inspiration on various aspects of life and human experiences. Easy Reference: Readers can expect to quickly find quotes on specific topics or themes for use in speeches, writing, or personal reflection. Key Aspects of the Book "Dictionary of Humorous Quotations": Witty and Amusing Quotes: "Dictionary of Humorous Quotations" likely presents a collection of funny and witty sayings from comedians, writers, and famous personalities. Light-hearted Entertainment: The dictionary may offer quotes that bring smiles and laughter, providing a delightful reading experience. Occasions and Speeches: Readers can expect to find humorous quotes to use in speeches, presentations, or to share with friends and family. The authors, Sachin Sinhal and Harmik Vaishnav, are likely aficionados of language and literature. Through their collaborative efforts, they aim to compile these dictionaries to cater to the diverse interests of readers seeking thought-provoking or lighthearted quotes for various occasions and purposes.

Download or read book Clown of the City written by Stephan de Beer and published by African Sun Media. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At opening this book, everything one has learned or thought about “urban ministry” is challenged, and changed. Stephan de Beer offers a fresh, exciting and thoroughly engaging approach. The title is enticing and playful, but the book is a serious grappling with the daunting realities of a shadowed, marginalised, urban life. It does not theorise or pontificate about a concept. The author is not a distant, neutral observer. He is an engaged minister to the people, a struggler in their struggles, prophet to the powerful. This book invites the reader to join the people of the cities under siege by failed policies, empty promises, and disastrous politics, in their struggles for meaningful life, and it makes a powerful, persuasive case. Stephan de Beer has offered us a great gift and a wonderful opportunity to think and hope anew, and differently, about the life, reality, and future of the city.

Download or read book The Scandal of the Gospel written by Charles L. Campbell and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through its shocking incongruities and transgressive forms, the grotesque offers an intriguing lens for exploring the scandal of the gospel and the challenges of Christian preaching. Drawing on diverse sources—from Swedish crime fiction and contemporary poetry to James Cone, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Pussy Riot—this book will examine the theological, homiletical, and social implications of a grotesque gospel for contemporary preachers. The book focuses on three aspects of preaching and the grotesque: (1) the ways in which a grotesque gospel unsettles the preacher and challenges the "false patterns" that often shape Christian preaching; (2) the importance and challenges of resisting the weaponized grotesque, which dehumanizes people and furthers the power of dominant groups; (3) the incarnate Word as the carnivalesque, grotesque body of Jesus, which calls the church to become the porous and inclusive body of Christ. The Scandal of the Gospel is the written adaptation of Yale Divinity School's Beecher Lectures, given by Charles Campbell in 2018. The last chapter, "Preaching and the Environmental Grotesque," is a new addition.

Download or read book Catalog of Copyright Entries Third Series written by Library of Congress. Copyright Office and published by Copyright Office, Library of Congress. This book was released on 1978 with total page 1696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Biblical Illustrator Volume 5 written by Exell, Joseph S. and published by Delmarva Publications, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 13704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you like it if one of the greatest preachers could help you prepare your sermons? How about 20+ ministers to assist you with your sermon? Joseph Exell included content from some of the most famous preachers such as Dwight L. Moody, Charles Spurgeon, J. C. Ryle, Charles Hodge, Alexander MacLaren, Adam Clark, Matthew Henry and many more. He compiled this 56 volume Biblical Illustrator Commentary and Delmarva Publications, Inc. is publishing it in a 6 volume digital set with a linked table of contents for ease of studying. This set includes the analysis on entire Bible, Old and New Testament. Complete your resources with this Biblical Illustrator by Joseph Exell.

Download or read book Closing Arguments written by Buckner F. Melton and published by Mercer University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a member of the "Greatest Generation," Buckner F. Melton was born at the end of the great depression, raised as a poor preacher's kid in the Deep South, served in the Navy during two wars, had a full career as a lawyer, and served in public office. He also spent a huge amount of time working for various civic and chartable causes and economic development in Macon and the state of Georgia. Using many episodes in his life, Melton weaves a memoir that is both informative and warm. His days growing up will bring life to a bygone era. His service in the navy will delight and inspire. The first time he sees his future wife reminds one of a 1950s romance movie. This book is the story of his life, on the one hand private, and one the other in public service. Serving the city as mayor and in many other capacities, Melton transformed a city from its troubled past into a city with a future.