The impact that John V. Taylor had on our contemporary understanding of mission is vast – his determination that mission should mean engagement across cultural boundaries has deep resonance today. In 'Imagining Mission with John V. Taylor', leading missional thinkers Jonny Baker and Cathy Ross invite us into a vision of church, mission and society which takes John Taylor’s ideas seriously, seeking to imagine what Taylor’s insights might mean for these three areas in our contemporary context. The result is a clarion call to the church to take bigger risks and dream bigger dreams.
The Man in the Dog Park offers the reader a rare window into homeless life. Spurred by a personal relationship with a homeless man who became her co-author, Cathy A. Small takes a compelling look at what it means and what it takes to be homeless. Interviews and encounters with dozens of homeless people lead us into a world that most have never seen. We travel as an intimate observer into the places that many homeless frequent, including a community shelter, a day labor agency, a panhandling corner, a pawn shop, and a HUD housing office. Through these personal stories, we witness the obstacles that homeless people face, and the ingenuity it takes to negotiate life without a home. The Man in the Dog Park points to the ways that our own cultural assumptions and blind spots are complicit in US homelessness and contribute to the degree of suffering that homeless people face. At the same time, Small, Kordosky and Moore show us how our own sense of connection and compassion can bring us into touch with the actions that will lessen homelessness and bring greater humanity to the experience of those who remain homeless. The raw emotion of The Man in the Dog Park will forever change your appreciation for, and understanding of, the homeless life so many deal with outside of the limelight of contemporary society.
Ordained pioneer ministry is a significant and growing presence in the Church of England and the Methodist Church and in denominations around the world. Here leading practitioners and theologians in the pioneer movement reflect on emerging trends, practices and key theological challenges.
Stimulated by Andrew Kirk's mission theology, this book brings fresh theological reflection to a wide range of mission issues. A formidable group of international missiologists are drawn together to explore current reflections on a wide range of issues including: poverty and injustice, environmentalism, secularism, the place of scripture in a pluralist culture, science and faith, liberation theology, oppression and reconciliation, and much more. Kirk's influence and reputation is international, and extends to South America, USA, Eastern Europe, Africa and SE Asia. Latin American mission has been especially enriched by Kirk's innovative thinking on revolutionary politics, contextualisation and holistic mission. This is an indispensable resource of up-to-date missiological reflections for all involved in mission at every level.
They're used to getting everything they want. These four hot--and hot-blooded--Italian bachelors have wealth, position and power, and they don't take "no" for an answer. But what happens when they don't know what they want? They may think they want a loveless marriage for the sake of children. Or revenge against a woman from his past. Or to have the woman he can't get out of his system squirming under his thumb. But the truth is, when love comes knocking at their hearts, these cocky, arrogant alpha males are apt to run scared...until the tender heart of the right woman transports them past searing passion to redeeming love. Thrill to these four fabulous stories of romance among the international elite by top selling Harlequin Presents authors. Bundle includes: The Italian Billionaire's Secret Love-Child by Cathy Williams, Sicilian Millionaire, Bought Bride by Catherine Spencer, Bedded and Wedded for Revenge by Melanie Milburne and...
A range of practitioners explore what fuels and sustains a life of pioneering mission. What is the spirituality in the UK's wider culture and how do we connect with it? How can spiritual treasures such as the Eucharist, prayer, pilgrimage and community be shared with others? How can communities of disciples grow in this pioneering spirituality?
Harlequin® Heartwarming celebrates wholesome, heartfelt relationships that focus on home, family, community and love. Experience all that and more with four new novels in one collection! This Harlequin Heartwarming box set includes: MONTANA MATCH (A Blackwell Sisters novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Carol Ross Fiona Harrison’s dating-app attempts haven’t gone according to plan. What better way to make things worse than allowing Simon Clarke to play matchmaker? She’s falling for the handsome bartender, but he doesn’t see marriage in his own future. THE COWBOY’S HOLIDAY BRIDE (A Wishing Well Springs novel) by New York Times bestselling author Cathy McDavid Cash Montgomery is stuck covering his sister’s absence from their wedding barn business with event coordinator Phoebe Kellerman. Then come his three former fiancées, all to be wed and each ready to impart their advice about the bride who’s right under his nose. AN ALASKAN FAMILY CHRISTMAS (A Northern Lights Novel) by Beth Carpenter Confirmed skeptic Natalie Weiss is in Alaska to help a friend, not spend the holidays with a stranger’s family in their rustic cabin. Tanner Rockford finds himself drawn to the cynical professor, knowing full well her career will take her away. MISTLETOE COWBOY (A Kansas Cowboys Novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Leigh Riker Ex-con Cody Jones discovers that the love of his life is engaged to someone else. Is there any way the cowboy can turn his life around and convince Willow Bodine to choose him over her successful lawyer fiancé? Look for 4 compelling new stories every month from Harlequin® Heartwarming!
SÜßER ZAUBER EINER NACHT von WESTON, SOPHIE Nie hat Rachel die gemeinsame Nacht mit Riccardo di Stefano vergessen! Aber soll sie sich erneut auf den attraktiven Geschäftsmann einlassen - und riskieren, dass er ihr zum zweiten Mal das Herz bricht? Denn genau wie damals scheint Riccardo nur ein Abenteuer zu suchen ... BITTE KEINEN PLAYBOY von THACKER, CATHY GILLEN Playboy Alec ist es gewohnt, dass die Frauen ihm zu Füßen liegen. Doch ausgerechnet die hübsche Jade lässt ihn abblitzen. Und das, obwohl sie Gefühle in ihm weckt wie keine zuvor. Entschlossen setzt Alec alles daran, sie zu erobern. Denn für ihn steht fest: Jade oder keine! SINNLICHER SOMMER IN ST. TROPEZ von ROSS, KATHRYN Sommer, Sonne, St. Tropez: Libby ist hingerissen von der Côte d’Azur. Erst recht, als sie sinnliche Stunden in den Armen von Marc Clayton erlebt. Hals über Kopf verliebt sie sich in den sexy Traummann. Aber verheimlicht er Libby etwas, oder darf sie ihm vertrauen?
“I tip my hat,” an often repeated phrase of Cathy Brooks’ grandfather, James Brooks, was the inspiration for this military pictorial featuring the descendants of Cathy’s grandfather and other family members. The book merges her love for her family with photographs that showcase a family heavily invested in the military. Some of the most spectacular documents include the military and early voting records of Cathy’s great-great-grandfather Private David Singleton who served during the American Civil War from 1863-1865 in Company D of the 51st U.S. Colored Infantry from Mississippi. I Tip My Hat: A Granddaughter Reminisces with its six generations of photos and documents cements the family’s legacy for generations to come, hopefully opening the door to more portals of history.
Enthralled By Moretti – Cathy Williams Defeat leaves a bitter taste in lawyer Chase Evans's mouth. She's worked hard to put the mistakes of her past behind her, but it's not in billionaire CEO Alessandro Moretti's nature to forgive...or forget. And in this latest deal he holds all the cards. Despite her lies, Alessandro wants the elusive Chase in his bed now more than ever – and he's not above blackmail to get her there. But his punishing regime of red–hot revenge backfires as his increasing desire threatens his legendary self–control, and still Chase and her secrets seem just out of his reach... Interview With A Playboy – Kathryn Ross Sailing around the Mediterranean in a luxury yacht sounds like heaven – but for journalist Isobel Keyes it's a personal hell! She's trapped with Marco Lombardi – her next big story, and the man who caused her family's downfall. Marco is gossip–column gold, but he hates journalists. Whisking this one away so she can do less damage seems like a plan – until she sparks Marco's interest. Now he finds himself wanting to kiss and tell Izzy everything...but at what cost? The Playboy's Proposition – Leanne Banks When Michael Medici spotted the beautiful cocktail waitress, he made his move. One extraordinary night later, he knew he wanted more from Bella St Clair. Too bad he'd just acquired her family's business – and she despised him. The word 'no' wasn't in the Medici vocabulary, so he made Bella an offer even the proudest woman couldn't refuse: become his mistress, and she'd regain her company. Though she agreed to his proposition, she refused to surrender to his no–emotions–involved rule. Would this Medici millionaire succumb to his heart's hidden desire?
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