Download or read book Fertility and Faith written by Philip Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demography drives religious change. High-fertility societies, like most of contemporary Africa, tend to be fervent and devout. The lower a population's fertility rates, the greater the tendency for people to detach from organized or institutional religion. Thus, fertility rates supply an effective gauge of secularization trends. In Fertility and Faith, Philip Jenkins maps the demographic revolution that has taken hold of many countries around the globe in recent decades and explores the implications for the future development of the world's religions. Demographic change has driven the secularization of contemporary Western Europe, where the revolution began. Jenkins shows how the European trajectory of rapid declines in fertility is now affecting much of the globe. The implications are clear: the religious character of many non-European areas is highly likely to move in the direction of sweeping secularization. And this is now reshaping the United States itself. This demographic revolution is reshaping Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Judaism. In order to accommodate the new social trends, these religions must adapt to situations where large families are no longer the norm. Each religious tradition will develop distinctive emphases concerning morality, gender, and sexuality, as well as the roles of clergy and laity in the faith's institutional structures. Radical change follows great upheaval. The tidal shift is well underway. With Fertility and Faith, Philip Jenkins describes this ongoing phenomenon and envisions our collective religious future.
Download or read book Faith and Fertility written by Eric Blyth and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith traditions. Each chapter is written in an accessible style, outlining each faith's history, core beliefs and values.
Download or read book Not Forgotten written by Laura C. Brandenburg and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2023-07-27 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you feel worn out, misunderstood, or forgotten on your journey of trying to conceive? Do you feel confused as you wrestle with God’s will and plan for your family? Do you question whether your faith is not big enough or if you’re even praying the right prayers? In Not Forgotten, Laura C. Brandenburg invites you to see your story through the lens of nine barren women in the Bible. Along with familiar names like Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth, Laura draws us deeper into Scripture to see unnamed women like the Shunammite woman and Samson’s mother. Through each testimony, Laura unravels five characteristics that demonstrate the heart of God. You’ll be equipped with several powerful tools: • How to cultivate a heart of faith. • How to gain a better understanding of God’s character. • How to overcome feelings of inadequacy or faithlessness. • How to trust God with your deepest desires. Pulling from her own nine-year journey with infertility, Laura writes with compassion and understanding as she encourages readers to dig deeper into the Bible and to stand on the truth of God’s character. May you leave your fear, failure, and forgotten feelings behind to walk in freedom as you seek God’s desire for your own family.
Download or read book Fertility and Faith written by Distinguished Professor of History Philip Jenkins and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Analyzes recent global trends indicating a correlation between a society's fertility rates and degree of secularization"--
Download or read book God Had Other Plans written by Heather D. Nelson and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After years of trying for a baby, Heather Nelson and her husband, Kevin, were still unable to have a child. They tried multiple infertility treatments and endured countless medical procedures, but still had no luck. Finally, with the crushing loss of Peanut, they began to see that God was with them in their journey. Although angry and emotional, Heather learned that despite all of her careful plans, God had Other Plans. Heather's struggle induced not only an acute understanding of herself, but a deeper appreciation of her husband, their marriage, his faith, and overall the love and forgiveness that God had so freely given her, but she had yet to accept. Join Heather Nelson as she shares her personal struggle of fertility difficulties and pregnancy loss to help other couples who are also struggling to start a family. Learn how to cope with the emotional and physical stress and how to depend on God's plans. Laugh as she shares some sage advice for your friends and family too on the crucial Do's and Don'ts of infertility support. Heather Nelson is a stay-at-home wife and mother. She spends her free time volunteering at her church and scrapbooking her family's special moments. Heather hails from Texas, but currently resides in Tennessee with her husband, Kevin, and son, Jackson.
Download or read book Facing Infertility A Catholic Approach written by Jean Dimech-Juchniewicz and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 1 in 10 couples experience infertility, finding themselves in a “desert”—lost and abandoned, hungering and thirsting, praying and waiting—for a child. Discover the direction, nourishment, and faith provided within this spiritual resource for infertile Catholic couples, their families, and friends. Personal reflections from Catholic women struggling with infertility evoke a heartfelt realism, while passages from Scripture and prayers from the Book of Psalms provide the comfort and hope to trust in God, the “Divine Physician.”
Download or read book Faith and Fertility written by Lauren Wilbur and published by . This book was released on 2022-05-16 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Faith and Fertility is my first published book and recounts my personal story of infertility and journey to motherhood. My goal in sharing my story with you is to give you what I so desperately needed when I was in the pit of my infertility mess and depression; a breath. I am desperate for you to know that God sees you, loves you, and that He has great plans for your life. YOU are a child of God and deeply valued and prized. I want you to look at this book and feel loved by the image of Christ holding a baby, knowing that He is in control and that He loves you more than anyone or anything ever could. To place our faith and dreams of a baby in His loving care is exactly where we need to rest in this season of uncertainty. I want you to read the words and scripture God gave me for this book and be overwhelmed with the blessed assurance that you are deeply loved by God your Father. And lastly, I want you to finish reading this book being so filled with love and peace that you can take a second breath knowing that God's plans are PERFECT, and you can confidently stand firm in your faith, praising him in the storm, and trusting Him even if His plans are different than yours.
Download or read book Walking through Infertility written by Matthew Arbo and published by Crossway. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book was written to help you see and understand that God is the Giver of life. You are his child. He cares deeply about you. When you hurt, he hurts with you.” —from the Introduction Infertility is the profoundly wounding experience of many couples, often leading to feelings of despair and shame as they grapple with shattered dreams and unanswered questions. But God does not leave them alone in their pain. The Creator and Redeemer of life has not forsaken the infertile, but has called and equipped them to participate in his church, kingdom, and mission. Overflowing with warmth and sensitivity, this book explores what the Bible says about infertility, helping the church walk alongside couples struggling with infertility and assessing the ethical issues surrounding common fertility treatments and reproductive technologies.
Download or read book A Seed of Hope written by Evangeline Brown Colbert and published by . This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From her personal struggle and victory over infertility, author Evangeline Colbert offers powerful inspiration to those who are looking to experience victory over childlessness. "A Seed of Hope: God's Promises of Fertility," a devotional, shares personal stories and evokes the love and grace of Jesus by providing insightful words of encouragement. Struggling with the pain of infertility requires daily doses of hope to avoid getting stuck in the pit of despair. Included with each day's reading is a Bible-based affirmation. Each affirmation offers hope and encourages the reader to use "spoken faith" to overcome infertility while believing the Word of God and trusting in His love. Throughout the book, there are practical suggested actions that serve as personal expressions of confidence that infertility is NOT too hard for God.
Download or read book Mustard Seed Faith written by Bethanee Syversen and published by Elm Hill. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After seven miscarriages and three failed adoptions, where do you find the strength to pursue your dream of parenthood? Bethanee Syversen’s deeply personal debut, Mustard Seed Faith: A Journey through Infertility, Miscarriages, Adoption, and Faith, is a story of believing in a God who is powerful enough—and generous enough—to do the impossible. Bethanee always wanted to be a parent. When the doctors gave their prognosis, she had to decide where her strength would come from. She and her husband chose to trust in God. Each negative pregnancy test, each unexpected loss, and each adoption delay would test her heart’s resolve. However, through every blow, Bethanee discovered that God doesn’t give up. He never goes away. And He never leaves His children unrestored. Now a mother of six, Bethanee has experienced the hardship and joy of becoming a mom through birth and through adoption. Much of Mustard Seed Faith comes from Bethanee’s blog, which captured the raw emotion of her story as it unfolded. In part one, Bethanee confronts the heartbreak of infertility and the private grief of multiple miscarriages. In part two, she recounts the physical toll and emotional extremes of adopting. For many, Bethanee’s fourteen-year journey is all too familiar, but it is her uncommon faith in God’s good and sovereign plan that inspires readers to keep hoping, keep praying, and keep believing.
Download or read book While I m Waiting A Journey through Faith and Fertility written by Tamika Henderson and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Plus or Minus written by Matt Appling and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2015-02-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infertility—a long and quiet war... Matt and Cheri Appling couldn’t get pregnant. One minus sign after another cast them into a long season of trying, failing, waiting, and hoping—into the wilderness where faith grew tired before it got stronger. And in that wilderness they wrote this book. A blend of story, reflection, and lament, Plus or Minus is the chronicle of three couples warring with infertility. It depicts life, faith, and love amidst the ebb and flow of gain and loss. Amidst empty nurseries and quiet hallways, another baby shower for someone else. As you journey with the Applings and their friends, you will learn to cope when dreams and reality collide. You will learn to cling to God’s real promises even as you long for gifts he may not give. You will see marriage in sickness and in health and witness strength in weakness. You will see what it means to live fruitfully amidst barrenness and to be thankful in every season. This book provides solace for those battling infertility and a window into their pain for those who aren’t. Poetic and raw, Plus or Minus is a portrait of faith in the trenches of infertility.
Download or read book Faith and Fertility written by Ruth Landau and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2009-07-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When an individual or couple is considering a difficult choice such as IVF treatment or third party assisted conception, the moral and ethical basis for their decisions may often be informed by their particular faith traditions. Faith and Fertility is a comprehensive collection of essays by academics and faith leaders from around the world. The reader is introduced to the cultural and religious understanding of fertility as it is practised among diverse international faith traditions. Each chapter is written in an accessible and clear style, outlining each faith's history and its core beliefs and values, showing the influence these have on its moral and ethical perspective on the issues surrounding fertility. This book will be a welcome resource for anyone seeking information on the plethora of attitudes towards fertility that are at work in today's global and multi-cultural world.
Download or read book The Secrets of Faith INfertility written by Latazia Stuart and published by Milart Legacy Publishing. This book was released on 2022-06-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: God has not forgotten you! Have you struggled to reconnect with your faith in the face of infertility or pregnancy loss? You are not alone. In this book the author vulnerably describes how she faced infertility, repeated pregnancy losses, and multiple hospitalizations while seeking to align her life with God's will. She discovered The Secrets of Faith INfertility in the midst of pain when there was no evidence of a happy ending. Dr. Tazz wrote this book in response to the private moments spent with women who had experienced premature delivery, late term stillbirth, and other tragedies. She now provides guidance and inspiration for women and couples to pursue their faith, find fertility, and experience God's favor INfertility! In this book you will discover: - The common denominator among those who endure the challenges of infertility - The secrets of finding faith and favor in spite of intense pain and disappointment - Inspiration to help you cope with the past and face the future - Insight for those seeking to understand and support women and couples and help them remove the shadows of infertility - How women and couples can be INfaith with God INfertility
Download or read book Reconceiving Infertility written by Candida R. Moss and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-21 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A more complete picture of how procreation and childlessness are depicted in the Bible In the Book of Genesis, the first words God speaks to humanity are "Be fruitful and multiply." From ancient times to today, these words have been understood as a divine command to procreate. Fertility is viewed as a sign of blessedness and moral uprightness, while infertility is associated with sin and moral failing. Reconceiving Infertility explores traditional interpretations such as these, providing a more complete picture of how procreation and childlessness are depicted in the Bible. Closely examining texts and themes from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, Candida Moss and Joel Baden offer vital new perspectives on infertility and the social experiences of the infertile in the biblical tradition. They begin with perhaps the most famous stories of infertility in the Bible—those of the matriarchs Sarah, Rebekah, and Rachel—and show how the divine injunction in Genesis is both a blessing and a curse. Moss and Baden go on to discuss the metaphorical treatments of Israel as a "barren mother," the conception of Jesus, Paul's writings on family and reproduction, and more. They reveal how biblical views on procreation and infertility, and the ancient contexts from which they emerged, were more diverse than we think. Reconceiving Infertility demonstrates that the Bible speaks in many voices about infertility, and lays a biblical foundation for a more supportive religious environment for those suffering from infertility today.
Download or read book 30 Days of Prayers While Trying To Conceive written by Andrea R. Scott and published by Perfect Peace Brands. This book was released on 2020-12-26 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ebook was created to help those who are trying to conceive have a resource which focuses on your fertility as well as your daily life that you would like to highlight before God. It helps to provide the language and vocabulary to express your deepest desires as you move through different levels of prayer to God. There might be times when you feel as if you don't know what to pray while trying to get pregnant. 30 Days of Prayers While Trying to Conceive is an e-Book that has different prayers for each day that will bring you hope and increase your faith for a baby. Inside you will find powerful confessions and prayers that show you how to release healing into your body. Prayer topics include: The two week wait, fruitful fertility, prayer to conceive twins, prayer to bless the womb and a whole lot more.
Download or read book Seven Years to Symone written by Kimberly Garner and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are a few months into your journey to motherhood or a few years, facing infertility can be gut-wrenching. Kimberly Garner understands. She knows the deep sense of desperation that consumes you because you feel like you're running out of time, time-based on either the timetable you created for your life or your stubborn biological clock-Kimberly entered her forties still longing to have a baby. She is well acquainted with the fear that grips you at the thought of having yet another miscarriage or stillbirth. She understands the internal struggle between your mind telling you it simply is not going to happen and your heart unwilling to let go of the possibility that it could. After meeting women on this journey and friends asking her to encourage their friends struggling with infertility, not only did she want to write her story to inspire future moms-to-be, she had to write it. Seven Years To Symone is a story of finding faith in God's promises and not giving up regardless of how you feel in the moment.