What does it mean to inhabit the life of liturgy? What does it mean to be inhabited by Christ? This book offers a way to rethink what we do when we pray, so that we do not so much call on God for help but join in a conversation. Readers will learn how to think about God through certain habits and practices: how posture effects our perceptions of God and Christ, how feasting on Christ in the Eucharist shapes our understanding of the body—both our individual bodies and the body of the Church. The author also offers tools for forming a deliberate rule of life to ground readers in the transcendent life of liturgy. Readers will recognize the inseparability of the tables of their homes and the Eucharistic Table, relating daily life with Eucharistic life. Dr. Daniel connects the language of the Book of Common Prayer with the everyday realities of ordinary life, compelling the worshiper to discern how daily practices correspond with or fight against her participation in the Eucharistic economy.
In his Olivet Discourse, Jesus forewarns of certain events that would close out the church age: natural cataclysms, wars, civil strife, and perplexing problems. However, the most serious warning concerns deception. This warning is not to the world, but to the church. Jesus described this as so serious that if it were possible even those written in the book of life might be deceived. Even now, there are many distorted sounds coming forth from the pulpit, and it is with this concern that we set forth this manuscript. It is our earnest desire to impart some valid keys of discernment and hopefully save many from eternal ruin.
We read of the Messiah in Isaiah 42He will bring forth justice for truth. He will not fail nor be discouraged, till He has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands shall wait for His law. If what these verses describe is the orientation of Jesus, it should be ours as well. If justice is to be established on the earth, His followers must be a community of love and justice. Since the first publication of this book in the early 1990s, we still have not seen a shift in the Body on the issues of character standards, congregational discipline, due process, and discipleship. Dallas Willard and others have written passionately about discipleship and its foundation in obeying the commandments of Jesus. Yet discipleship is rare, and the definition of love as indulgence is increasing. Love itself is wrongly defined, along with forgiveness, leading the indulging people into sin. May God use this book to make some contribution toward the path of righteousness.
The explosion of technological advancement has created an illusion of self-sufficiency and greed with the modern man. A feeling of “I don’t need of anyone” and “I can manage my affairs” has come up on a worldwide basis. This has resulted a disconnect with the Creator. This is a self-destructive phenomenon. The author urges the need for a deep-rooted relationship between the Creator and creation. The pages inside display an intimate relationship of the author with Jesus Christ. It is imperative for a successful Christian life. The readers are challenged for an introspection to see where they are today in their faith journey. Not only God will lead you through his path but also will join you on the journey called life. The author invites you to get reconnected without any delay with the One who gave up even the last drop of his blood to save you from the bondage of Satan. This will assure your safe passage to the other shore, his love, peace, and joy now and throughout eternity.
Rev. Dr. Daniel L. Brown of Arlington, Virginia has been a pastor in the City of Alexandria, VA for twenty-five years. This is Dr. Brown's second Book. He pinned his first book as a result of an outreach program he developed to provide assistance to victims of HIV/AIDS; alcohol and substance abuse; the prevention of teen pregnancy; improving parenting skills among young adults and low self-esteem within both groups. Dr. Brown has a passion for people and his acceptance of the "call" to ministry provided the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals in need. His second book is designed to provide an opportunity for one to find moments of peace and a spiritual oneness of calm and serenity. It is meant to be an escape from the difficulties of life enabling the ability to connect with God. Dr. Brown received his associate degree in Education from Norfolk State University; his B.S., in Education from Virginia State University; MA in Guidance from George Washington University; Ph.D., in Education from Walden University; Master of Divinity from the School of Theology. Union University; further study at the University of Virginia; two interns at the University of Maryland; and further study at Appalachian State University in Leadership. Dr. Brown retired from the Arlington County Public System after thirty-four years of service. He held the following positions; Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher; Child Development Consultant; Elementary School Principal; Director of Human Relations; Director of School Community Relations; with emphasis on student and parental support; Adult Night School Principal; and Adjunct Professor, University of Virginia. He is a licensed professional counselor for the State of Virginia and the American Psychotherapy Association; awarded the designation of Diplomate for APA; and a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor of the International Board of Christian Counselors.
It is a valuable tool that every pastor, leader, married couple or one desiring to be married would certainly benefit from having as a part of their resources. I believe every family should have a copy. Pastor Rose King, Christian Outreach Center Daniel E. Farris, Sr. is Licensed and Ordained Minister, and a Licensed Professional Counselor. He completed one year of biblical studies at Calvary Bible College in 1974. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of LaVerne, LaVerne CA, 1991. He earned a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling and a Master of Arts in Religious Education in 1993 and an additional 40 hours of Post-Graduate studies in Counseling and Psychology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He began in building his private practice in 1991 and has continued to serve a variety churches through his counseling ministry. Victoria D. Farris is a licensed professional counselor and licensed school counselor. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Missouri in Kansas City in 1975. She earned her master's degree in Counseling from Dallas Baptist University in 2004. She is a certified teacher in Texas. She taught middle and high school English for twenty-three years and has been a high school counselor for seven years. She and Dan serve as a team in working with couples and families through their ministry.
Are you a thinker who is interested in the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century? Do you want to know why the true church is Catholic? Then this book is for you! Dr. Jean D. Francois's Sola Fide not only brings to life the haunting journey of the sixteenth century reformers who were able to disrupt the course of the world's history, but also projects the fascinating development of the trajectory of the twenty-first century Christians who are struggling to keep the faith, spread the true gospel, and prepare all true believers for the imminent return of the Lord. Many perplexed souls will find in these pages landmarks to guide them and reassure them about the path of faith. Sola Fide sheds light on faith, the blueprint to identify those who are saved by grace. He reflects on the major concern of popularized ways that many spiritual leaders seem to offer toward eternal life. He hopes to help those who are genuinely interested in knowing the truth without watering it down to accommodate their own agenda. Warning: This book may cause changes that go beyond this earthly life!
Daniel W. Hardy was one of the foremost ecclesial theologians of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in the English-speaking world. 'Wording a radiance' is a theology of the Spirit and of the Eucharistic foundations of the Church. It is also the last testament of a great ecclesial theologian, and the editors present his theology in a manner that honours its character as testament. They situate his theology in the context of the last year of his life, which included a spiritual pilgrimage to the Holy Land and his conscious effort to dictate a brief theology as his parting words to the Church and the academy.
The realm of what is generally called Christianity ranges from the ultraconservative to the ultraliberal. Every denomination has at least one doctrinal difference from the others, but they cannot all be right. There is only one truth. However, we tend to interpret scripture according to our own desires, our own insecurities, our own "attitudes." Our attitudes, we all have them and some of them are not that nice, define our relationships with others and with God. This book deals with some of the more common attitudes that tend to keep us divided and distort the meaning of scripture. These attitudes are generally focused around subjects such as obedience, salvation, transformation, biblical validity, the meaning of love, spiritual gifts, etc. Fundamentally, the Bible is not, and was never intended to be, a book of history or a book of great moral teachings. Although it is also each of these things, the Bible is fundamentally all about Christ. Any interpretation of the Bible must be done within a biblical context and all biblical context must be determined within the scope of the Bible's purpose. The great purpose of the "written" word of God, the Bible, is to reveal the "living" Word of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and his work of redemption for mankind.
Every choice reveals character, worldview, morality, belief and hope. This book focuses the reader's attention on these choices. Its stories are about cars and faith, and invite the curious to discover the connection between the two. Than Jesus is Savior and Lord is the other contention of this work. Given the political climate, many do not wish to be labeled "intolerant; " it is deemed scandalously exclusionary to insist Christ is the only Redeemer. Some see Jesus' claim to be "the way, the truth, and the life" as inappropriate. This book makes it plain that just as "without faith it is impossible to please God." Without faith is Christ Jesus it is impossible to have either forgiveness or peace.
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