Author: Donald Schmidt
Publisher: Wood Lake Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1773432826
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 76

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So what really happened that first Easter Sunday? The simple answer is that no one knows… only a problem if one is trying to prove that each of the stories is factually accurate. If we suspend that attempt for a moment and read the Easter stories in the gospels for what they are – profound statements of faith – we may discover something much more powerful and lasting… Few stories in the entire pantheon of literature evoke as much emotion as the gospel accounts of the resurrection of Jesus. For many Christians, these are the quintessential texts, the ones that define Christianity, their personal faith, and the whole of human existence. That’s a lot to put onto a few simple stories! When using this study, therefore, it will be helpful to have a sense of where participants are coming from. Are they a mixed group with ideas that are all over the theological map? Do they tend to approach the stories as metaphor and take the stance that the resurrection could not possibly have happened? Do they take it literally and believe that things must have happened exactly as they are recorded? Do they feel that there is some point to reading these stories, even though they leave us with more questions than answers? People’s ideas may differ – slightly or greatly – and that’s okay. The point of doing this study is not so that everyone comes out with the same belief, nor is it to convince anyone, at any time, that they must believe one thing or another. The purpose of this study is to explore these powerful faith stories so that they might in turn inform and enhance our daily living.

Author: DONALD. SCHMIDT
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781773432816
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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When it comes right down to it, the Bible doesnt really tell us much about resurrection. This is hardly surprising, because the gospel writers are trying to make sense of a story that, well, doesnt really make sense at least not to a rational mind. This has led people to a variety of positions that roughly fall somewhere between two extremes: Of course Jesus never rose from the dead; people dont do that. Anyone who says so is crazy, or Jesus rose physically from the dead and appeared to lots of people, and you must believe this or you are going to hell. While most people lie somewhere between these two positions, they may not be sure just where exactly nor are they always sure that they are allowed to be where they think they are. To put that another way, many people who understand themselves to be Christian struggle to accept the idea that Jesus physically rose from the dead, but are afraid to say so. This guide does not set out to prove or disprove that Jesus physically rose on Easter Sunday. Instead, it invites participants to engage with the biblical stories of Christs resurrection to try to understand what the gospel writers meant to tell us, what they wanted us to take from these stories. After all, they did not set out to prove a point of history; they wrote them down because these stories had transformed their own lives, and the lives of many others at the time. Hopefully, reading and exploring these stories can enhance our lives too. Ultimately, how we experience Christ today is what matters not what might have happened 2,000 years ago.

Author: Hillary Morgan Ferrer
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736976159
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290

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*Foreword written by Nancy Pearcey* "Parents are the most important apologists our kids will ever know. Mama Bear Apologetics will help you navigate your kids’ questions and prepare them to become committed Christ followers.” —J. Warner Wallace "If every Christian mom would apply this book in her parenting, it would profoundly transform the next generation." —Natasha Crain #RoarLikeAMother The problem with lies is they don’t often sound like lies. They seem harmless, and even sound right. So what’s a Mama Bear to do when her kids seem to be absorbing the culture’s lies uncritically? Mama Bear Apologetics® is the book you’ve been looking for. This mom-to-mom guide will equip you to teach your kids how to form their own biblical beliefs about what is true and what is false. Through transparent life stories and clear, practical applications—including prayer strategies—this band of Mama Bears offers you tools to train yourself, so you can turn around and train your kids. Are you ready to answer the rallying cry, “Mess with our kids and we will demolish your arguments”? Join the Mama Bears and raise your voice to protect your kids—by teaching them how to think through and address the issues head-on, yet with gentleness and respect.

Author: Antonia Jackson
Publisher: Lion Hudson
ISBN: 9780745965086
Category : Easter
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A beautifully illustrated book that recounts the story of the first Easter from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to the resurrection, and emphasizes the message at its heart--that of God's everlasting love This retelling of the Easter story is both clear and detailed, explaining fully the message of God's love in a way that children will be able to easily understand. The book follows this important episode from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem right through to the resurrection. Giuliano Ferri's illustrations are peaceful, gentle, and elegant, making this a sophisticated picture story book for older children.

Author: Daneen Akers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781734089509
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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An illustrated children's storybook featuring people of faith who rocked the religious boat on behalf of love and justice.

Author: William H. Willimon
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 142670013X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 173

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Preachers dread the arrival of Easter, because these holy days bring the daunting task of finding new ways to tell the old stories everyone's heard so many times before. But what if it were only we preachers who are bored with these stories? asks Will Willimon. What if people keep showing up at Easter because the story of God's victory over death continues to hold power for them? What if the point were not to capitulate to the culture's insatiable appetite for novelty, but to tell the old stories faithfully, trusting in the power of the Spirit to make the text, the congregation, and yes, even the preacher come alive again in the preaching event? With Willimon's Undone by Easter pastors can face the prospect of preaching their next Easter sermon with joy and confidence rather than worry about finding something to say.

Author: Claire Brown
Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1640654569
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 171

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Rooted in the teachings of progressive Christianity for today’s kids and parents With accessible language, Bible stories, and connections to daily life, this book guides children and the adults who love them through the core teachings of Christianity. Kids have big questions about God and faith, and, while many of those questions don’t have one clear answer, Christians throughout the ages have given us helpful ways to think and talk about what we believe. Each chapter includes simple spiritual practices and questions for reflection, either in solitary reading or through conversation between children and caregivers or ministers. It is oriented towards anti-racism, gender equality, economic justice, care of the environment, affirmation of LGBTQ+ folks, trauma-informed practice, and global citizenship.

Author: Roger Wolsey
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 145683942X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 397

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Christianity receives a lot of attention in the media, but the most frequently discussed version represents a type of Christianity that sometimes turns people away from the Church. Kissing Fish presents a postmodern systematic theology of progressive Christianity, a growing movement that reclaims the radical message of the Gospel. This informative, contemplative, and entertaining book will guide you through the beliefs that inspire us to love one another in the transformative way that Jesus proclaimed, including practices that will take your faith to a new level. Kissing Fish is a scholarly yet thoroughly accessible introduction to progressive Christianity. While the intended target audience for this work would seem to be those who have either left the Christian faith or never adopted it at all; the work is filled with pearls of wisdom for all of us, whether associated with Christianity or not. Kissing Fish is a truly remarkable work, serving both as a reminder of the beauty and grace that form the central tenets of the faith, while offering a graceful yet prophetic rebuttal to its more exclusionary tendencies. Kissing Fish is part theological text and part tell-all personal spiritual journey. Imagine a down-to-earth combination of the works of Marcus Borg, Anne Lamott, Jim Wallis, Rob Bell, Shane Claiborne, Diana Butler-Bass, Brian McLaren, Walter Wink, Wes Howard-Brook, and Donald Miller. A profound romp that informs and inspires.

Author: William Barclay
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 9780664258078
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 140

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A popular Christian writer draws on the wisdom of the gospels to trace the last days of Jesus' earthly ministry, from his entrance into Jerusalem to his resurrection and appearances to his disciples.

Author: Christina Goodings
Publisher: Lion Children's Bks
ISBN: 9780745969275
Category : Easter
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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An appealing, small format book to introduce children to the Easter story. The retelling is very simple and straightforward, easy to understand and remember.