Download or read book First Vision written by Steven C. Harper and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the biography of a contested memory, how it was born, grew, changed the world, and was changed by it. It's the story of the story of how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began. Joseph Smith, the church's founder, remembered that his first audible prayer, uttered in spring of 1820 when he was about fourteen, was answered with a vision of heavenly beings. Appearing to the boy in the woods near his parents' home in western New York State, they told Smith that he was forgiven and warned him that Christianity had gone astray. Smith created a rich and controversial historical record by narrating and documenting this event repeatedly. In First Vision, Steven C. Harper shows how Latter-day Saints (beginning with Joseph Smith) and others have remembered this experience and rendered it meaningful. When and why and how did Joseph Smith's first vision, as saints know the event, become their seminal story? What challenges did it face along the way? What changes did it undergo as a result? Can it possibly hold its privileged position against the tides of doubt and disbelief, memory studies, and source criticism-all in the information age? Steven C. Harper tells the story of how Latter-day Saints forgot and then remembered accounts of Smith's experience and how Smith's 1838 account was redacted and canonized. He explores the dissonance many saints experienced after discovering multiple accounts of Smith's experience. He describes how, for many, the dissonance has been resolved by a reshaped collective memory.
Download or read book The Difference God Makes written by Francis Cardinal George and published by . This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penned by the leading intellectual in the American Catholic hierarchy, this debut brings together some of the most influential writings on the Catholic vision?not just the Church itself but of the relation and unity of all people. Weaving together intellectual insight and personal wisdom, Francis Cardinal George offers a luminous Catholic vision of communion, illustrating the Church's relation to numerous religions as well as the secular world. The book draws from both the author's observations of Catholicism in cultures around the globe and countless theologians' perspectives?including Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, Thomas Aquinas, and Francis of Assisi?and demonstrates how to recognize the self-giving, liberating God who provides freedom from the competitive, oppressive idols of secular modernity. An assortment of fascinating stories is shared, from a poignant moment with a non-Christian in Zambia to the humbling dedication of volunteers who came to observe Pope John Paul II's visit to Mexico City. Confronting controversial issues head-on, this volume will inspire Christians everywhere while also offering non-Christians a renewed understanding of what a Christian lifestyle means for political and personal life today.
Download or read book Freedom Faith written by Courtney Pace and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2019-06-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Freedom Faith is the first full-length critical study of Rev. Dr. Prathia Laura Ann Hall (1940–2002), an undersung leader in both the civil rights movement and African American theology. Freedom faith was the central concept of Hall’s theology: the belief that God created humans to be free and assists and equips those who work for freedom. Hall rooted her work simultaneously in social justice, Christian practice, and womanist thought. Courtney Pace examines Hall’s life and philosophy, particularly through the lens of her civil rights activism, her teaching career, and her ministry as a womanist preacher. Moving along the trajectory of Hall’s life and civic service, Freedom Faith focuses on her intellectual and theological development and her radiating influence on such figures as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Marian Wright Edelman, and the early generations of womanist scholars. Hall was one of the first women ordained in the American Baptist Churches, USA, was the pastor of Mt. Sharon Baptist Church in Philadelphia, and in later life joined the faculty at the Boston University School of Theology as the Martin Luther King Chair in Social Ethics. In activism and ministry, Hall was a pioneer, fusing womanist thought with Christian ethics and visions of social justice.
Download or read book Toni Morrison s Spiritual Vision written by Nadra Nittle and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toni Morrison's Spiritual Vision unpacks an oft-ignored but essential element of her work--her religion--and in so doing gives readers a deeper, richer understanding of her life and her writing. Nadra Nittle's wide-ranging, deep exploration of Morrison's oeuvre reveals the role of religion and spirituality in her life and literature.
Download or read book Engaging God s World written by Cornelius Plantinga and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring guide for developing the Christian mind extols the crucial roll of Christian higher education in the intellectual and spiritual formation of believers.
Download or read book 7 Feasts written by Erin Davis and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What’s the story behind all those feasts? It’s hard to know when you read about the Feast of Booths why exactly it matters for your life. What in the world is the Feast of Trumpets supposed to be teaching you? And, in this case, the text itself doesn’t tell you. You need a resource, a guide that can help you understand the cultural significance and how these feasts relate to the rest of the Bible. That’s exactly what Erin Davis does in this new 8-week Bible study, 7 Feasts. She’ll teach you: The significance of these feasts and why God wanted His people to celebrate How each of them point to Jesus and His work in redemption Why all of this matters for our lives today You will discover that passages you once skimmed over are now rich and meaningful in your life today.
Download or read book The Valley of Vision written by Arthur Bennett and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Faith in Action Study Bible World Vision written by Zondervan Publishing and published by Zondervan Publishing Company. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 2304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Custom edition for World Vision. (No further info available in Datanet)
Download or read book Vision Mental Imagery and the Christian Life written by Zoltán Dörnyei and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-03 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book uniquely explores how the notion of vision is presented in modern science and the Bible, and how it can be applied to contemporary Christian contexts. The word "vision", our ability to see, has been described by an increasing body of scholarship in the social sciences as our capacity for mental imagery and imagination. As such, this unique cognitive capability has been utilised in many fields for a variety of purposes, from arts and psychotherapy to politics and business management, and even for performance enhancement in sports. The current book argues that a better understanding of vision can have far-reaching practical implications for Christian life and ministry by helping people to align themselves with God’s specific purposes. After a theoretical overview that integrates scientific and theological insights, the final chapters present a variety of strategies that can help believers to discern God’s call through the use of mental imagery and then to develop and cultivate the perceived vision. The book examines the scientific and biblical principles of vision in a comprehensive manner, with a special emphasis on the practical implications of the issue. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars of Theology, Biblical Studies and Church Growth/Leadership, as well as Organisational Behaviour, Business Management and Psychology.
Download or read book God Vision written by William Wilson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many Christians are facing and having major issues. Reason is not knowing and understanding God vision in their life. It good to be a church person, and be fathered and mothered by great leader of the faith, But how long should we wait to know what your calling and vision is in the body of Christ is. Like any home you become frustrated when you become grown and have to do what mother and father says at age 49. Some are still been cover with the same baby blanket, you know the bed is too small but you fear venturing out and walking into your own vision. It scares you and angers your parents. True parents will feed you and nurture you until you're all grown, they will watch you build you own house and visit you on all the special days. You will know God vision for your life in a clear and helpful way. If you desire God vision for your life, you can start here.
Download or read book Dream written by Kenny Luck and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2009-02-04 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the next step in trusting God: Dream bigger. Every little boy has a dream of one day doing something great. You did too…a long time ago. But the distractions and disappointments of this world seem to have stolen your dream. That dream is still within you. And God is waiting to help you recapture it, expand it, and fulfill it. The Holy Spirit who lives within you is ready to give you the strength and wisdom you need to actualize your dream to advance of God’s Kingdom. Just as King David tapped into God’s power and dreamed of rebuilding the temple, you too can accept and embrace the vision God has given you. This compelling new book by Kenny Luck is a daring challenge to stand up and experience the powerful, personal vision of God for your life. And it’s a companion for you every step of the way. Dream is the second in a bold new series of resources for men like you who are ready to go to the next level in their faith–eager to make God’s vision a reality, and change the world. Look for the Dream Workbook– a hands-on guide for personal or group study!
Download or read book Red Moon Rising written by Pete Greig and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Upper Room of Pentecost to Azusa Street in Los Angeles, God has used prayer movements throughout history to change the world. Over fifteen years ago, a group of students gathered for a prayer vigil in Chichester, England—and the prayers they started haven’t stopped. Out of that first meeting came 24-7 Prayer: an international movement of prayer, mission, and justice that has reached Chinese underground churches, Indian slums, Papua New Guinea jungles, ancient English cathedrals, and even a brewery in Missouri. Red Moon Rising is the story of how that movement continues today—and how each of us can be a part of the miracles God is doing through a new generation.
Download or read book The Vision of Peace written by Mairead Corrigan Maguire and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-08-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Vision of Peace, edited by John Dear, features the first ever collection of writings by Mairead Corrigan Maguire, the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize Winner from Belfast.
Download or read book Vision From Invisible to Visible written by Claudette Morgan-Scott and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vision Form Invisible to Visible is a must-have for leaders in every organization; corporate America, private firms, non-profit and faith-based organizations. Vision: From Invisible to Visible begins with the author sharing her intriguing life journey as a visionary and how she became a leader of an organization. The book identifies how to embrace your calling and purpose, embracing what you were sent into the earth realm to accomplish. The author shares how she moves from a place of obscurity to starting a potentially multimillion-dollar business in the faith-based community. The book is an exciting journey that will have you sitting at the edge of your seat; every emerging leader will be able to relate to the experiences of the author. The book uses Christian principles to outline characteristics necessary to realize a vision. The book develops concepts and models that every leader or visionary needs to know, to ensure success in building their business, into moving a dream into a vision and making the invisible become visible. This book skillfully identifies what type of team members are required to ensure the success of your project. Vision: From Invisible to Visible provides a Vision Emergence Template (VET); with a completed example outlining the author's own vision, the building of a Christian community. Some practical tools are provided that will accelerate and propel your vision is discussed. The concepts and models are priceless and are relevant to every leader in the global marketplace, as well as leaders in the faith-based community. This book will ignite a passion for you to fulfill your purpose, providing a blueprint that will help you to cultivate your vision. This handbook is a tool that can be used for personal growth, development, and training.
Download or read book Dream Language written by James W. Goll and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2006-06-28 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After centuries of neglect, the church is rediscovering the realm of dreams and visions as a legitimate avenue for receiving divine revelation. In Dream Language, James W. Goll provides an insightful and helpful handbook to this fascinating and little-known world. Based on extensive study and filled with personal insights from his years of walking in this realm, the author builds a solid framework for how Christians today can receive, understand, interpret and apply dream revelation from the Holy Spirit. Whether you are beginning to walk in this realm already or simply want to understand more about it, Dream Language is the perfect guide.
Download or read book God Has a Dream written by Desmond Tutu and published by Image. This book was released on 2003-03-16 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu has long been admired throughout the world for the heroism and grace he exhibited while encouraging countless South Africans in their struggle for human rights. In God Has a Dream, his most soul-searching book, he shares the spiritual message that guided him through those troubled times. Drawing on personal and historical examples, Archbishop Tutu reaches out to readers of all religious backgrounds, showing how individual and global suffering can be transformed into joy and redemption. With his characteristic humor, Tutu offers an extremely personal and liberating message. He helps us to “see with the eyes of the heart” and to cultivate the qualities of love, forgiveness, humility, generosity, and courage that we need to change ourselves and our world. Echoing the words of Martin Luther King, Jr., he writes, “God says to you, ‘I have a dream. Please help me to realize it. It is a dream of a world whose ugliness and squalor and poverty, its war and hostility, its greed and harsh competitiveness, its alienation and disharmony are changed into their glorious counterparts. When there will be more laughter, joy, and peace, where there will be justice and goodness and compassion and love and caring and sharing. I have a dream that my children will know that they are members of one family, the human family, God’s family, my family.’” Addressing the timeless and universal concerns all people share, God Has a Dream envisions a world transformed through hope and compassion, humility and kindness, understanding and forgiveness.
Download or read book Making Sense of God written by Timothy Keller and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in an age of skepticism. Our society places such faith in empirical reason, historical progress, and heartfelt emotion that it’s easy to wonder: Why should anyone believe in Christianity? What role can faith and religion play in our modern lives? In this thoughtful and inspiring new book, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller invites skeptics to consider that Christianity is more relevant now than ever. As human beings, we cannot live without meaning, satisfaction, freedom, identity, justice, and hope. Christianity provides us with unsurpassed resources to meet these needs. Written for both the ardent believer and the skeptic, Making Sense of God shines a light on the profound value and importance of Christianity in our lives.
