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My First Exorcism

What the Devil Taught a Lutheran Pastor about Counter-cultural Spirituality

By: Harold Ristau

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My First Exorcism

What the Devil Taught a Lutheran Pastor about Counter-cultural Spirituality

By: Harold Ristau

What the scientific community dismisses as a mental disorder, Christians have often labeled "demon possession." While classifications may offer limited help in explanation, the Reverend Dr. Harold Ristau explores the nature and meaning of demonic activity by drawing from his own experiences with exorcism. Ristau shares life lessons, spiritual applications, and religious wisdom from his personal encounters with the dark realm. Primarily intended for clergy, his reflections offer a springboard intended to stimulate critical thinking, challenge metaphysical presuppositions, and inspire a belated conversation on a topic that has traditionally been avoided, not because of a lack of empirical evidence, but due to the fear that it incites inside of us. Yet if the claims of the historic Church are true--that demons do in fact exist and seek our destruction--then an honest examination of the phenomenon, and its impact on the ways in which we live and reason, is an essential endeavor for any practitioner of the ministry of deliverance.

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1498225721

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Spiritual Warfare

For the Care of Souls

By: Harold Ristau

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Spiritual Warfare

For the Care of Souls

By: Harold Ristau

Jesus Christ is the light that no darkness can overcome. Spiritual warfare isn't always obvious. It's normally not scary or spooky; it's usually rather mundane. Yet it's real and always miraculous. In Spiritual Warfare, Harold Ristau shows how faithful spiritual warfare isn't about secret methods and rituals. Rather, for the care of souls, pastors already have all they need in God's word. The Spirit's gifts equip Christians for whatever challenges await them in ministry—even fighting against the wiles of the devil. Spiritual Warfare helps pastors inform, prepare, and equip the saints for the battle. The good fight is fought in prayer and worship. As the church preaches the forgiveness of sins, the darkness is pierced with the light of Christ and those in bondage are freed.

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Lexham Press

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1683596226

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My First Exorcism

What the Devil Taught a Lutheran Pastor about Counter-cultural Spirituality

By: Harold Ristau

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What the Devil Taught a Lutheran Pastor about Counter-cultural Spirituality

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1498225713

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When You Fast

The Sacramental Character of Fasting

By: Harold Ristau

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When You Fast

The Sacramental Character of Fasting

By: Harold Ristau

In our present age in which apostolic Christianity is a foreign notion to many Christians, it is of little wonder that many of the beliefs of our ancient fathers have been deemed outdated, including the importance of fasting. By exploring the Holy Scriptures, patristics, Christian tradition, and personal experience, Lutheran seminary professor Harold Ristau seeks to answer the question “Why fast?” Through this concise examination of a historic Christian practice, which is as rich with meaning today as it was in antiquity, the reader is left with a deepened appreciation for Christian fasting. Ristau’s lively reflections on the relevance of fasting for catechesis, evangelism, and spiritual warfare fill the soul with great consolation. After all, our Lord Jesus’ words—“when you fast”—presume that this vital discipline is already happening, and perhaps without you even knowing it.

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1532648790

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At Peace with War

A Chaplain's Meditations from Afghanistan

By: Harold Ristau

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At Peace with War

A Chaplain's Meditations from Afghanistan

By: Harold Ristau

Although the moral and ethical dimensions of NATO presence in Afghanistan has been the focus of debate by politicians and media alike, questions of the religious culture and spirituality that underlie the complexities of both the conflict and convictions of those affected have rarely been discussed. The entries of this thought-provoking journal offer a unique window into this strange and unpredictable war-torn realm from the perspective of a Christian army chaplain who has experienced the terrors of war "from the foxhole." This diary represents the brutally honest, yet deeply spiritual reflections and questions of a Lutheran clergyman whose aim is not to justify, but to record, the life of faith. Join Padre Ristau in a journey marked by episodes of wonder and struggle, celebration and hardship, and come away . . . changed. True stories: some inspiring; some frightening. Yet none of them remain unfamiliar to the Divine.

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109

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1620323702

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The Psychology of Infancy and Childhood

Evolutionary and Cross-Cultural Perspectives

By: Harold D. Fishbein

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The Psychology of Infancy and Childhood

Evolutionary and Cross-Cultural Perspectives

By: Harold D. Fishbein

Originally published in 1984, this book is a developmental psychology text with substantial evolutionary and cross-cultural work. It presents cognitive developmental issues, as well as personality, social and socialization issues, with an emphasis on culture. It also includes education-related research, such as material on schools, reading, mathematics, and IQ.

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377

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Routledge

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100057377X

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Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance

How to Minister to the Demonically Oppressed and Possessed

By: Harold Ristau

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Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance

How to Minister to the Demonically Oppressed and Possessed

By: Harold Ristau

Our modern Western world is deeply confused about what is good and what is evil. We know little about angels and demons, though the Scriptures we purport to believe have much to say about them. We blur the distinction between God and the devil. And we are paying for it. Denial of reality does not change reality. Drawing from Scripture, history, and his own experiences as a missionary and a military chaplain, Harold Ristau helps Christians develop a biblical understanding of our spiritual vulnerability in both "ordinary" life, such as personal temptation, and "extraordinary" situations such as demonic oppression and possession. He takes us beyond theory, where many other resources stop, laying out practical tools to equip us for our own personal battles and steps to take to protect ourselves and others from the evil forces at work in our world. And he lays out an effective, proven process for mature ministers and clergy to follow when performing an exorcism. There is much more to the struggles we face in life than meets the eye. If you want to be prepared for the battles that lie ahead, this book is your grounded, thorough, and hope-filled guide to ministering to the demonically oppressed or possessed.

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Baker Books

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1540904393

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Conceptual Systems

By: Harold I. Brown

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Conceptual Systems

By: Harold I. Brown

Exploring how new concepts are entered into our systems along with sufficient continuity with older ideas to ensure understanding, this text highlights the different aspects that present an insightful view into the various theories of concepts.

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Routledge

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1134003617

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At Peace with War

A Chaplain's Meditations from Afghanistan

By: Harold Ristau

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A Chaplain's Meditations from Afghanistan

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1630873926

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Spiritual Warfare

For the Care of Souls

By: Harold Ristau

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For the Care of Souls

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Lexham Press

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When You Fast

The Sacramental Character of Fasting

By: Harold Ristau

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When You Fast

The Sacramental Character of Fasting

By: Harold Ristau

In our present age in which apostolic Christianity is a foreign notion to many Christians, it is of little wonder that many of the beliefs of our ancient fathers have been deemed outdated, including the importance of fasting. By exploring the Holy Scriptures, patristics, Christian tradition, and personal experience, Lutheran seminary professor Harold Ristau seeks to answer the question "Why fast?" Through this concise examination of a historic Christian practice, which is as rich with meaning today as it was in antiquity, the reader is left with a deepened appreciation for Christian fasting. Ristau's lively reflections on the relevance of fasting for catechesis, evangelism, and spiritual warfare fill the soul with great consolation. After all, our Lord Jesus' words--"when you fast"--presume that this vital discipline is already happening, and perhaps without you even knowing it.

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My First Exorcism

My First Exorcism

Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare

My First Exorcism

My First Exorcism

When You Fast

When You Fast

At Peace with War

At Peace with War

The Psychology of Infancy and Childhood

The Psychology of Infancy and Childhood

Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance

Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance

Conceptual Systems

Conceptual Systems

At Peace with War

At Peace with War

Spiritual Warfare

Spiritual Warfare

When You Fast

When You Fast

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