Author: Michael S. Beates
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433530481
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Michael Beates's concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities. Now, as more families like Michael's are affected by a growing number of difficulties ranging from down syndrome to autism to food allergies, the need for church programs and personal paradigm shifts is greater than ever. Working through key Bible passages on brokenness and disability while answering hard questions, Michael offers here helpful principles for believers and their churches. He shows us how to embrace our own brokenness and then to embrace those who are more physically and visibly broken, bringing hope and vision to those of us who need it most.
Disability and the Gospel
Author: Michael S. Beates
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433530481
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Michael Beates's concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities. Now, as more families like Michael's are affected by a growing number of difficulties ranging from down syndrome to autism to food allergies, the need for church programs and personal paradigm shifts is greater than ever. Working through key Bible passages on brokenness and disability while answering hard questions, Michael offers here helpful principles for believers and their churches. He shows us how to embrace our own brokenness and then to embrace those who are more physically and visibly broken, bringing hope and vision to those of us who need it most.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433530481
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
Michael Beates's concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple profound disabilities. Now, as more families like Michael's are affected by a growing number of difficulties ranging from down syndrome to autism to food allergies, the need for church programs and personal paradigm shifts is greater than ever. Working through key Bible passages on brokenness and disability while answering hard questions, Michael offers here helpful principles for believers and their churches. He shows us how to embrace our own brokenness and then to embrace those who are more physically and visibly broken, bringing hope and vision to those of us who need it most.
Kiss the Wave
Author: Dave Furman
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433556480
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
"I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." What does it mean to "kiss the wave?" These words, attributed to nineteenth-century British preacher Charles Spurgeon, speak to the Christian's only hope for perseverance in suffering. What if we can learn to experience the nearness of God in the midst of suffering? What if God intends to work through our trials rather than simply take them away? After living for more than a decade with a debilitating nerve condition in both arms, Dave Furman shows us that God, in his grace, always designs trials for our good—not minimizing the pain, but infusing significance into our suffering. Furman demonstrates that, even when tossed to and fro by stormy waves, God is near . . . and that makes all the difference in the world.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433556480
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
"I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages." What does it mean to "kiss the wave?" These words, attributed to nineteenth-century British preacher Charles Spurgeon, speak to the Christian's only hope for perseverance in suffering. What if we can learn to experience the nearness of God in the midst of suffering? What if God intends to work through our trials rather than simply take them away? After living for more than a decade with a debilitating nerve condition in both arms, Dave Furman shows us that God, in his grace, always designs trials for our good—not minimizing the pain, but infusing significance into our suffering. Furman demonstrates that, even when tossed to and fro by stormy waves, God is near . . . and that makes all the difference in the world.
A Peculiar Glory
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433552663
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
God has provided a way for all people, not just scholars, to know that the Bible is the Word of God. John Piper has devoted his life to showing us that the glory of God is object of the soul’s happiness. Now, his burden in this book is to demonstrate that this same glory is the ground of the mind’s certainty. God’s peculiar glory shines through his Word. The Spirit of God enlightens the eyes of our hearts. And in one self-authenticating sight, our minds are sure and our hearts are satisfied. Justified certainty and solid joy meet in the peculiar glory of God.
Publisher: Crossway
ISBN: 1433552663
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 223
Book Description
God has provided a way for all people, not just scholars, to know that the Bible is the Word of God. John Piper has devoted his life to showing us that the glory of God is object of the soul’s happiness. Now, his burden in this book is to demonstrate that this same glory is the ground of the mind’s certainty. God’s peculiar glory shines through his Word. The Spirit of God enlightens the eyes of our hearts. And in one self-authenticating sight, our minds are sure and our hearts are satisfied. Justified certainty and solid joy meet in the peculiar glory of God.
Just the Way I Am
Author: Krista Horning
Publisher: Christian Focus
ISBN: 9781845508067
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully produced coffee-table style book with inspirational verses and pictures of those who have a disability. You will see God's providence and sovereignty in lives affected and impacted by disability. For the people in this book, the sovereignty and goodness of God have become a sanctuary for the soul in a life they did not expect to live. When they affirm the goodness and wisdom of God in creating them for short-term disability and eternal super-ability, they do not do so without tears. There is no glib trifling with pain. They are learning the paradox of "sorrowful yet always rejoicing" ... because of the grace of God, these lives and this book exist for the glory of God. John Piper
Publisher: Christian Focus
ISBN: 9781845508067
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A beautifully produced coffee-table style book with inspirational verses and pictures of those who have a disability. You will see God's providence and sovereignty in lives affected and impacted by disability. For the people in this book, the sovereignty and goodness of God have become a sanctuary for the soul in a life they did not expect to live. When they affirm the goodness and wisdom of God in creating them for short-term disability and eternal super-ability, they do not do so without tears. There is no glib trifling with pain. They are learning the paradox of "sorrowful yet always rejoicing" ... because of the grace of God, these lives and this book exist for the glory of God. John Piper
Same Lake, Different Boat
Author: Stephanie O. Hubach
Publisher: P & R Publishing
ISBN: 9781596380516
Category : Church work with people with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Since its publication in 2006, Same Lake, Different Boat (P & R Publishing) has been acclaimed as "a classic work" on disability, the gospel, and the Church. Through this DVD curriculum you can hear Stephanie Hubach articulate the principles found in each of the thirteen chapters of the book. In addition, Steph expands upon the book's content with new insights, applications, and stories not included in the original publication. Each DVD chapter begins with interview vignettes of ministry leaders, of individuals who have disabilities, and of family members. Following a 30-minute teaching segment by Stephanie, each chapter concludes with additional interviews that lead into discussion questions. A Leader's Guide is also included as a PDF file. Bonus footage contains an interview of Stephanie's youngest son, Tim Hubach, fielding questions about his life. The series was filmed at Lancaster Bible College in front of a live audience.
Publisher: P & R Publishing
ISBN: 9781596380516
Category : Church work with people with disabilities
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Since its publication in 2006, Same Lake, Different Boat (P & R Publishing) has been acclaimed as "a classic work" on disability, the gospel, and the Church. Through this DVD curriculum you can hear Stephanie Hubach articulate the principles found in each of the thirteen chapters of the book. In addition, Steph expands upon the book's content with new insights, applications, and stories not included in the original publication. Each DVD chapter begins with interview vignettes of ministry leaders, of individuals who have disabilities, and of family members. Following a 30-minute teaching segment by Stephanie, each chapter concludes with additional interviews that lead into discussion questions. A Leader's Guide is also included as a PDF file. Bonus footage contains an interview of Stephanie's youngest son, Tim Hubach, fielding questions about his life. The series was filmed at Lancaster Bible College in front of a live audience.
You Are a Witness!
Author: Lamont Walker
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477258043
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Your handicap does not disqualify you from being an ambassador for Jesus Christ. If you are a Christian who struggles to witness because of your condition, then this inspiring book is a must read! I want you to understand even though you have a disability God has given you a ministry to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ! You are called to proclaim the word of reconciliation through the grace of God on your life. Since you are born-again, God wants to work through you to bring others into His kingdom! The Bible says, Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation. To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and HATH COMMITTED UNTO US THE WORD OF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians5:17-18 KJV
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477258043
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Your handicap does not disqualify you from being an ambassador for Jesus Christ. If you are a Christian who struggles to witness because of your condition, then this inspiring book is a must read! I want you to understand even though you have a disability God has given you a ministry to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ! You are called to proclaim the word of reconciliation through the grace of God on your life. Since you are born-again, God wants to work through you to bring others into His kingdom! The Bible says, Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation. To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and HATH COMMITTED UNTO US THE WORD OF RECONCILIATION 2 Corinthians5:17-18 KJV
The Disabled God
Author: Nancy L. Eiesland
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426719310
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Draws on themes of the disability-rights movement to identify people with disabilities as members of a socially disadvantaged minority group rather than as individuals who need to adjust. Highlights the hidden history of people with disabilities in church and society. Proclaiming the emancipatory presence of the disabled God, the author maintains the vital importance of the relationship between Christology and social change. Eiesland contends that in the Eucharist, Christians encounter the disabled God and may participate in new imaginations of wholeness and new embodiments of justice.
Publisher: Abingdon Press
ISBN: 1426719310
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
Draws on themes of the disability-rights movement to identify people with disabilities as members of a socially disadvantaged minority group rather than as individuals who need to adjust. Highlights the hidden history of people with disabilities in church and society. Proclaiming the emancipatory presence of the disabled God, the author maintains the vital importance of the relationship between Christology and social change. Eiesland contends that in the Eucharist, Christians encounter the disabled God and may participate in new imaginations of wholeness and new embodiments of justice.
My Body Is Not a Prayer Request
Author: Amy Kenny
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493437097
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
"With humorous prose and wry wit, Kenny makes a convincing case for all Christians to do more to meet access needs and embrace disabilities as part of God's kingdom. . . . Inclusivity-minded Christians will cheer the lessons laid out here."--Publishers Weekly Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurrection, says Amy Kenny. It is time for the church to start treating disabled people as full members of the body of Christ who have much more to offer than a miraculous cure narrative and to learn from their embodied experiences. Written by a disabled Christian, this book shows that the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability. Kenny reflects on her experiences inside the church to expose unintentional ableism and cast a new vision for Christian communities to engage disability justice. She shows that until we cultivate church spaces where people with disabilities can fully belong, flourish, and lead, we are not valuing the diverse members of the body of Christ. Offering a unique blend of personal storytelling, fresh and compelling writing, biblical exegesis, and practical application, this book invites readers to participate in disability justice and create a more inclusive community in church and parachurch spaces. Engaging content such as reflection questions and top-ten lists are included.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493437097
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
"With humorous prose and wry wit, Kenny makes a convincing case for all Christians to do more to meet access needs and embrace disabilities as part of God's kingdom. . . . Inclusivity-minded Christians will cheer the lessons laid out here."--Publishers Weekly Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurrection, says Amy Kenny. It is time for the church to start treating disabled people as full members of the body of Christ who have much more to offer than a miraculous cure narrative and to learn from their embodied experiences. Written by a disabled Christian, this book shows that the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability. Kenny reflects on her experiences inside the church to expose unintentional ableism and cast a new vision for Christian communities to engage disability justice. She shows that until we cultivate church spaces where people with disabilities can fully belong, flourish, and lead, we are not valuing the diverse members of the body of Christ. Offering a unique blend of personal storytelling, fresh and compelling writing, biblical exegesis, and practical application, this book invites readers to participate in disability justice and create a more inclusive community in church and parachurch spaces. Engaging content such as reflection questions and top-ten lists are included.
Discovering the God Who Is
Author: R.C. Sproul
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
ISBN: 9780830745272
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
“The minister gently guided my mother away from the grave to a waiting car. I moved behind them in a grim stupor. I was confused. I was hurt. I was angry. One question pierced my soul…’Who are you, God? And why do you do the things you do?’” Thus began Sproul’s search for ultimate truth and a personal encounter with the living God. In Discovering the God Who Is, readers will journey with Sproul to discover for themselves the magnificence of God’s character and being, His power and personality. Sproul asks the questions many of us wonder about God: Is the Bible the Word of God? What is righteousness? What is the difference between a moral and a legal right? How does God create something from nothing? Does God change His mind? Sproul communicates deep truths in a fresh and easy-to-understand style. Join R. C. Sproul as he shares his passion for God and excites the reader to dig deep and know the God who is alive, who is real, who relates to each one of us in our lives.
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
ISBN: 9780830745272
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
“The minister gently guided my mother away from the grave to a waiting car. I moved behind them in a grim stupor. I was confused. I was hurt. I was angry. One question pierced my soul…’Who are you, God? And why do you do the things you do?’” Thus began Sproul’s search for ultimate truth and a personal encounter with the living God. In Discovering the God Who Is, readers will journey with Sproul to discover for themselves the magnificence of God’s character and being, His power and personality. Sproul asks the questions many of us wonder about God: Is the Bible the Word of God? What is righteousness? What is the difference between a moral and a legal right? How does God create something from nothing? Does God change His mind? Sproul communicates deep truths in a fresh and easy-to-understand style. Join R. C. Sproul as he shares his passion for God and excites the reader to dig deep and know the God who is alive, who is real, who relates to each one of us in our lives.
Living in God's Power
Author: Bill Hybels
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0310266068
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Through this small group Bible study, move beyond six tough hurdles: adversity, fear, apathy, greed, lust, and sorrow. As you unite the hope and insight of Scripture with the support of the people in your group, you'll find strength to overcome the things in your life you thought would never change. 6 SESSIONS
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0310266068
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Through this small group Bible study, move beyond six tough hurdles: adversity, fear, apathy, greed, lust, and sorrow. As you unite the hope and insight of Scripture with the support of the people in your group, you'll find strength to overcome the things in your life you thought would never change. 6 SESSIONS