In his most famous Sermon, Jesus announces a Kingdom so counterintuitive that it appears upside down in contrast to conventional wisdom. By prescribing both a revolutionary personal piety and a radical social possibility he teaches us how to become better people who in turn make the world better. His vision for a countercultural Kingdom challenges our engagement with contemporary culture morally, socially, and even politically. The impact of this Kingdom "on the earth as it is in heaven," with a view to partnering with Jesus in his venture to nudge the world toward its intended design is the focus of this compelling treatment of the Sermon. By a lifestyle of holy nonconformity shaped by the "Blessed Attitudes" (Beatitudes), Jesus commissions his prophetic community to embody a social alternative that the world cannot imagine on its own and to foment a humble and loving cultural shift where the privileged and powerless flourish together in peace and justice. As previews of the coming attractions when Christ will return and reign as King over a new heaven and earth, Kingdom citizens work toward initiating such a world on earth as it is in heaven today.
In his most famous Sermon, Jesus announces a Kingdom so counterintuitive that it appears upside down in contrast to conventional wisdom. By prescribing both a revolutionary personal piety and a radical social possibility he teaches us how to become better people who in turn make the world better. His vision for a countercultural Kingdom challenges our engagement with contemporary culture morally, socially, and even politically. The impact of this Kingdom “on the earth as it is in heaven,” with a view to partnering with Jesus in his venture to nudge the world toward its intended design is the focus of this compelling treatment of the Sermon. By a lifestyle of holy nonconformity shaped by the “Blessed Attitudes” (Beatitudes), Jesus commissions his prophetic community to embody a social alternative that the world cannot imagine on its own and to foment a humble and loving cultural shift where the privileged and powerless flourish together in peace and justice. As previews of the coming attractions when Christ will return and reign as King over a new heaven and earth, Kingdom citizens work toward initiating such a world on earth as it is in heaven today.
Book Two--The Adventures continue for Six Gun Barney Bear. After establishing a school for orphaned bears in Richmond, she leaves. She plans to travel to Atlanta to establish another school, but has a continuing problem with Snuggie and his friends. Chief Furry Paws must rescue her, 4-Paws, and Patience. Chief Furry Paws takes them to Google Mountain, a place where she and her companions return many times in the future. Here Six Gun Barney Bear learns about the red fur clan, the Googlegate, and blue google dust. The three must share their knowledge, wisdom, and kindness that they received while at Google Mountain. Just when she thinks, she is ready to leave Google Mountain to continue her journey to Atlanta she encounters another detour and lands at Magic Mountain. At Magic Mountain, she will learn new things and receive special gifts to protect her, Patience , and 4-Paws as they travel around the country. After the Magic Mountain ceremony, where she meets the Great White Bear, another detour has Six Gun Barney Bear, Patience, and 4-Paws landing in New Orleans. Will Six Gun Barney Bear ever make it to Atlanta???
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