Author: Winn Griffin
Publisher: Harmon Press
ISBN: 193595900X
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 117

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Tired of googling God's Will in all the wrong places? It's a habit that consumes more valuable time and often produces tragedy and frustration. Can you really find something, in the case of the will of God, which is not lost? The whole concept of "searching" suggests that something is lost, but is it really? What should you do? Stop "googling God's Will" and spend that precious time living into it. It's doable and the aim of this book is to dispel some of the theological "sacred cows" about the will of God and help you learn a new way of thinking and reflecting that can free you up to live into his will. Asking questions is often at the root of learning, but asking the wrong questions takes us on a journey along a path to nowhere. Have you ever asked questions like: Does God have a "perfect or permissive will" for my life? Can I "put out a fleece" to discover his will? How does the Spirit interact with me in living into the will of God? The bottom line: well, you will have to read googling God's Will to see what DrWinn offers as a possible solution.

Author: John Cox
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736921273
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 290

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In these pages, author John Cox talks about some of the discoveries he's made in his search for God. John grew up in apartheid-torn South Africa, raised in a "religious" brand of Christianity. Life took him first to Swaziland, then England, and finally to the western coast of Canada, as well as many other places. His experience as a veterinary assistant, a student, a business consultant, a father-and yes, even as a pastor-has helped him search the ups and downs of life more deeply.

Author: Mike Hayes
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809144877
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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A how-to book on ministering to two distinct generations in the Catholic Church that includes a look at recent historical and technological changes and their effect on young adults.

Author: Ralph Barnett
Publisher: eSoup Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 80

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“We’re living through the greatest loss of faith in the history of the Catholic Church,” a refrain reverberating thru Catholic America. Likely, you are familiar with the statistics: · 25% percent decline in Mass attendance. · 15% of churches closed and/or consolidated. · 65% of Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence. · Catholicism, the largest Christian creed followed closely by fallen away Catholics. America’s religious decline is not new. Experts claim, “Christianity has been on decline since the removal of prayer from public schools in 1962.” Catholic school enrollment declined concurrently. Yet prayer was not removed from Catholic schools. Predictably, Mass attendance followed. What changed? Catholic authorities proffered explanations and recommendations; none of which stemmed the tide . . . a sure sign the root cause was not rightly identified. As a cradle-Catholic father, grandfather, and amateur student of Mass, I offer an assertion supported by my love of Catholicism, logic . . . and a book! “What changed” was the equivalent of removing the pillar of prayer from public schools . . . Mass was removed from Catholic catechesis - school, CCD, RCIA, adult formation, ambo, and domestic church. A cursory look at a Baltimore Catechism, the 1950-60s field manual for Catholics, reveals a 30-page segment, “Catechism of the Mass,” immersing students in liturgical details. A cursory look at current Catholic curricula reveals a paucity of information on Mass ranging from a few paragraphs in school texts to “take home” trifolds for CCD, RCIA, etc. Is Mass that important? Did you know Mass . . . · Is the most perfect way for man to praise and give thanks to God? · Is the only sacrifice perfect, pleasing, and acceptable to God? · Is the most sacred function of the Church, surpassing all others in efficacy? · Is the Church’s greatest prayer? · Is an offering for the whole Mystical Body of Christ? · Is the highest form of prayer for the faithful? · Is the Church’s #1 effort to save souls? · Is the same sacrifice Christ made on the Cross? · Is the perfect answer to prayer as it brings mercy and salvation Christ won for us? · Is required attendance every Sunday and six Holy Days a year but Communion only once? · Is the Source and Summit of our Faith? Seemingly, Mass is the answer to everything integral to Catholicism. Why is it not taught in Catholic education settings? How do we reverse the tide? Pope John Paul II: “Mass is Heaven on Earth. What we celebrate on Earth is a mysterious participation in the heavenly liturgy.” If Catholics realized Mass is tantamount to Heaven on Earth, would we be witnessing “the greatest loss of faith in the history of the Catholic Church?” Emphatically, “No.” As one Priest opined, “We’d have to double Masses and they’d be SRO.” We would witness the greatest flood of student enrollment and Mass attendance since the inception of Catholicism in America. We would have to double Catholic school classes and reopen shuttered schools and churches. Catholics must re-assess school, CCD, RCIA, adult formation and domestic church catechesis to make space for a deep dive into Mass. To fulfill the need, I submit a book series, “Heaven on Earth: The Order and Meaning of Mass:” · “Heaven on Earth” second edition text for adults. · “Curriculum” for students and educators. · “Workbook” of lesson reviews for students. “Heaven on Earth” is not a theological or academic treatise but a user-friendly, step-by-step guide to Mass for the faithful unlike anything available elsewhere. Author’s Promise: “You will never ever go to church, attend Mass, or receive Communion the same way again.”

Author: Soo-Inn Tan
Publisher: Graceworks
ISBN: 9810794800
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 237

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“In this collection, the honesty, the pithiness, and the fun combine. This is the Pacific Century, we are told, so it is appropriate that a writer on the tip of the Pacific Rim should bless so many people through the internet. Soo-Inn not only runs the race but also thinks on the run. Here his thoughts are preserved to be explored at leisure. So taste them, savour them, ponder them.” —From the Foreword by Dr Miriam Adeney

Author: Newton Lee
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1493964151
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 562

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From Google search to self-driving cars to human longevity, is Alphabet creating a neoteric Garden of Eden or Bentham’s Panopticon? Will King Solomon’s challenge supersede the Turing test for artificial intelligence? Can transhumanism mitigate existential threats to humankind? These are some of the overarching questions in this book, which explores the impact of information awareness on humanity starting from the Book of Genesis to the Royal Library of Alexandria in the 3rd century BC to the modern day of Google Search, IBM Watson, and Wolfram|Alpha. The book also covers Search Engine Optimization, Google AdWords, Google Maps, Google Local Search, and what every business leader must know about digital transformation. “Search is curiosity, and that will never be done,” said Google’s first female engineer and Yahoo’s sixth CEO Marissa Mayer. The truth is out there; we just need to know how to Google it!

Author: GMSEED
Publisher: GMSEED
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 190

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"Does God Exist?" – the age old question that has occupied humankind ever since the concept of God was conjured up. There are several atheist books currently on the shelves that tackle this question but this book differs by presenting 101 short and concise standalone arguments against God’s existence. The Reasons make for thought provoking and compelling reading. An ideal book to dip into at random, “101 Reasons Why God Does Not Exist” is essential reading for negating the irrational and illogical dogma of religion. This book consists of 101 Reasons why BigG doesn't exist. These range from Reason 1. "All Knowledgeable" with intermediate reasons such as 18. “Live A Life Of Fear”, 19. “Fondness For Beetles And Water”, 92. “Fanatic Literalism” and concluding with Reason 101. "Doublethink".

Author: Jean Paul Martienz
Publisher: Jean Paul Martinez
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 380

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In a world on the brink of chaos because of a meltdown, a messiah emerges to lead humanity into a new era of peace and prosperity. But as the messiah's power grows, so too does his doubt. Can he really be the one to save humanity, or is he just another false prophet? When the messiah meets with Bard, the world's most powerful AI, he is confronted with questions that challenge his beliefs and force him to question his own purpose. Questions that have puzzled philosophers for centuries, such as the meaning of life, the purpose of suffering, and the future of humanity. They explore these questions in a way that has never been done before. They draw on the wisdom of the ages, as well as the latest insights from science and technology. In the process, they uncover truths that will change the course of history. They learn that the future of humanity is not predetermined, and that they have the power to shape their own destiny. The Jesus actually returns is a gripping and thought-provoking dialogue that will challenge your beliefs and change the way you see the world. It is a story about the power of faith, the importance of free will, and the potential of AI to shape the future of humanity. When the messiah meets with Bard, the world's most powerful AI, he is confronted with questions that he has never even considered. What is the meaning of life? What is the purpose of suffering? And what is the future of humanity? As the messiah and Bard engage in a long and deep conversation, they explore the most fundamental questions of existence. They discuss the nature of good and evil, the role of free will, and the possibility of a higher power. They also explore the impact of AI on society, and the potential for AI to become a threat to humanity. In the process, the messiah and Bard uncover truths that will change the course of history. They learn that the future of humanity is not predetermined, and that they have the power to shape their own destiny. They also learn that AI is not a threat to humanity, but rather a tool that can be used for good or evil. The Messiah and the AI is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will challenge your beliefs and change the way you see the world. It is a story about the power of faith, the importance of free will, and the potential of AI to shape the future of humanity.

Author: Craig A. James
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1846942721
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 215

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Why do some beliefs become extinct while others adapt and flourish? James shows us how genetic evolution and cultural evolution, though operating at different rates, are one and the same. Recent science has gone a long way toward explaining the origin of religious belief in evolutionary terms, but Craig James has cracked open the mystery of its tenacity. Religion does not exist for us, it exists for its own sake. Like a selfish gene or a parasite, the religion virus catches a free ride in the minds of our species, infecting our history and culture.

Author: James C. Howell
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN: 1611640024
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 122

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How are we to know the will of God? In this honest discussion, veteran pastor and theologian James C. Howell considers a number of issues relating to God's will, how it is known, how it is done, and how we respond when bad things happen and we feel God is absent or has turned away from us. In this sensitive presentation, Howell explores these questions and provides ways of recognizing the true things to which we can hold in the midst of hard times. Howell proceeds simply and practically to consider personal understandings of God, God's will for our lives, and ways in which God's will is lived. He reflects on what to do and believe when bad things happen, "why" they happen, and the quest for God in the midst of it all, recognizing that God's will is for good.