Have you ever enjoyed the splash of color as leaves display their splendor in the fall? Have you ever sat on the beach listening to the rhythm of the waves and feeling the soft, salty breeze on your face? Have you looked at the expanse of the stars twinkling in the night sky and felt the peace of their soft glow? Did you know each creation had the purpose of bringing you joy? Maybe when the grass needed mowing, you thought about the work involved instead of the beauty in a blade of grass, or when you feel the time crunch, you forget that time is a gift. As a Christian, you carry many titles. One of those titles is steward, and the job of a steward is to practice stewardship. The best way to understand stewardship is to go back to the beginning - the very beginning in the first words in the Bible that spell it out clearly. "In the beginning God made the heavens and the earth." God took a look at everything he created and called it good. Then He took His magnificent, beautiful creation and gave it to mankind giving them dominion over all the earth. Creation was given to people to give Him glory and so mankind could multiply what God had given. It was also given for enjoyment, both yours and His! Understanding stewardship begins with the realization that everything is from God, for God, and belongs to God. Everything is God's. Then the Lord does the amazing thing of entrusting creation to you, the one made in His image. God trusts you to be a steward over His gift to you. This book presents the importance of Christian stewardship, what stewardship means, and how to practice stewardship over the things God has entrusted into your care. I'm in Charge of What? Walking in Stewardship is the ninth book in the ten-book series, Walking With Jesus. Book 1 - There Must Be a Better Way: Walking in Salvation Book 2 - Lord, I Need Help! Walking with the Holy Spirit Book 3 - I Thought I Was Changed: Walking in Transformation Book 4 - I Am Supernatural: Walking in Spiritual Gifts Book 5 - I Am Strong: Walking as a Warrior Book 6 - I Am Fruitful: Walking in the Fruit of the Spirit Book 7 - Love Letters from God: Walking in the Word Book 8 - Time in the Garden: Walking in the Power of Prayer Book 9 - I'm in Charge of What? Walking in Stewardship Book 10 - The End of - Well, Pretty Much Everything: Walking into Eternity
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Chicken Little and all her friends, Henny Penny, Goosy Loosey, and Turkey Lurkey searched for the King to let him know there was chaos in the world and the end was near. All you have to do is watch the news on any day to see the world you live in is also in chaos - earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, tsunamis, fires, floods, and drought, for starters. The level of wickedness has escalated and become obvious; with child abductions, human trafficking, serial killers, bombers, abusers, users, terrorists, and so much more. Like Chicken Little, you too may run to the King to let him know about the chaos you see. He knows what is going on. God even warned you about it in His Word. He provided descriptions of many of the things to expect as the end of time grew closer. This book explores the events of the end of time. Remember, God created time when He made the sun, moon, and stars, setting seasons and time into motion. Time will eventually end. This book looks at the events signaling the end of time is near include the rapture, the second coming of Christ, the tribulation, the millennial kingdom, and judgment. The End of - Well, Pretty Much Everything presents an overview of the Biblical study of end times prophecy and the events of the last days, including death, the Last Judgment, heaven, hell, and the ultimate destiny of humankind. The End of - Well, Pretty Much Everything: Walking in Eternity is the tenth book in the ten-book series, Walking With Jesus. Book 1 - There Must Be a Better Way: Walking in Salvation Book 2 - Lord, I Need Help! Walking with the Holy Spirit Book 3 - I Thought I Was Changed: Walking in Transformation Book 4 - I Am Supernatural: Walking in Spiritual Gifts Book 5 - I Am Strong: Walking as a Warrior Book 6 - I Am Fruitful: Walking in the Fruit of the Spirit Book 7 - Love Letters from God: Walking in the Word Book 8 - Time in the Garden: Walking in the Power of Prayer Book 9 - I'm in Charge of What? Walking in Stewardship Book 10 - The End of - Well, Pretty Much Everything: Walking into Eternity
Did God walk in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve? Genesis 3:8 implies that Adam and Eve were familiar with the Lord coming to the Garden. They knew the sound of Him approaching. They were not surprised when He showed up. They knew Him well enough to know that the choice they just made would disappoint Him. That says to me that not only did the Lord know Adam, but Adam knew the Lord. That is the kind of relationship God desires to have with you. He already knows everything about you, even your most intimate secrets. He wants you to know Him with that same intimacy. The Lord desires to spend time with you, talk with you about what's going on in your life, and show you who He is and how much He loves you. He desires an intimate relationship with you. Prayer is how that happens. This book presents a definition of prayer, why prayer is valuable, and assists with effective prayers. You will learn about the Lord's Prayer and how to use this model in your daily time with the Lord. Included in this book are five steps to hearing God's voice. These steps will help you to understand the importance of prayer, the impact of prayer can have on your life, and teach you how to hear God. Time in the Garden is the eighth book in the ten-book series Walking With Jesus. Book 1 - There Must Be a Better Way: Walking in Salvation Book 2 - Lord, I Need Help! Walking with the Holy Spirit Book 3 - I Thought I Was Changed: Walking in Transformation Book 4 - I Am Supernatural: Walking in Spiritual Gifts Book 5 - I Am Strong: Walking as a Warrior Book 6 - I Am Fruitful: Walking in the Fruit of the Spirit Book 7 - Love Letters from God: Walking in the Word Book 8 - Time in the Garden: Walking in the Power of Prayer Book 9 - I'm in Charge of What? Walking in Stewardship Book 10 - The End of - Well, Pretty Much Everything: Walking into Eternity
This is the second book by Pamela White. This book tells the story of a young child that loves to visit his grandmother's house. The story is about the wonderful times that grandparents and grandchildren share together, free from the hustle bustle world. It teaches simple counting in a fun way with thoughtful stories that reinforce love and respect for people and nature and loyalty to family and pets.
What if we are more multiple as persons than traditional psychology has taught us to believe? And what if our multiplicity is a part of how we are made in the very image of a loving, relational, multiple God? How have modern, Western notions of Oneness caused harm--to both individuals and society? And how can an appreciation of our multiplicity help liberate the voices of those who live at the margins, both of society and within our own complex selves? Braided Selves explores these questions from the perspectives of postmodern pastoral psychology and Trinitarian theology, with implications for the practice of spiritual care, counseling, and psychotherapy. This volume gathers ten years of essays on this theme by preeminent pastoral theologian Pamela Cooper-White, whose writings bring into dialogue postmodern, feminist, and psychoanalytic theory and constructive theology.
The Bible is not an ordinary book. Reading the Bible can seem like a very daunting task. Love Letters from God: Walking in the Word will help you get started exploring this beautiful gift given to you by your Heavenly Father. The Bible is known as a living Word that has the power to change your life. Reading the Bible differs from reading any other book. The Bible is a love letter from your Father and Creator. In His love letter to you, He has included everything you need to know about life and godliness. It might not seem like accounts of ancient battles and strange-sounding prophecies from bearded old men could help you through the struggles you have today. You may not be conducting war against a Philistine army, but the lessons learned in the various experiences in the Bible apply to overcoming life struggles, maturing in Christ, and living a life of security and peace, even if everything around you is chaotic. Every book of the Bible offers insight into how to deal with everyday life. God wants you to have the tools to make wise choices in your life. The Bible holds the answers to God's desire to develop a relationship with you, His unique creation, and how to unfold His plan for your future. Love Letters from God: Walking in the Word is book seven in the ten-book series Walking With Jesus. Book 1 - There Must Be a Better Way: Walking in Salvation Book 2 - Lord, I Need Help! Walking with the Holy Spirit Book 3 - I Thought I Was Changed: Walking in Transformation Book 4 - I Am Supernatural: Walking in Spiritual Gifts Book 5 - I Am Strong: Walking as a Warrior Book 6 - I Am Fruitful: Walking in the Fruit of the Spirit Book 7 - Love Letters from God: Walking in the Word Book 8 - Time in the Garden: Walking in the Power of Prayer Book 9 - I'm in Charge of What? Walking in Stewardship Book 10 - The End of - Well, Pretty Much Everything: Walking into Eternity
How do we overcome polarization in American society? How do we advocate for justice when one side won't listen to the other and cycles of outrage escalate? These questions have been pressing for years, but the emergence of a vocal, virulent Christian nationalism have made it even more urgent that we find a way forward. In three brief, incisive chapters Pamela Cooper-White uncovers the troubling extent of Christian nationalism, explores its deep psychological roots, and discusses ways in which advocates for justice can safely and effectively attempt to talk across the deep divides in our society.
In this comprehensive, practical, and gripping assessment of various forms of violence against women, Pamela Cooper-White challenges the Christian churches to examine their own responses to the cry of Tamar in our time. She describes specific forms of such violence and outlines appropriate pastoral responses. The second edition of this groundbreaking work is thoroughly updated and examines not only where the church has made progress since 1995 but also where women remain at unchanged or even greater risk of violence.
Those words take on a whole new meaning to a person who has been sexually abused. Suddenly your own body feels unnatural and uncomfortable. Self-worth is compromised, and the emotional stress of it all becomes burdensome due to the overwhelming paranoia that it might happen again. An average trip to the grocery store is torturous. Being left alone with a man is almost impossible. Intimacy with your husband will forever be different. The frustration of all the unwarranted changes ties a bow on an unwanted package deal that's now your life. Though she wasn't able to change what happened to her, author Pamela White offers an encouraging, heartbreaking, honest approach to overcoming a seemingly bleak and tarnished existence. Through her unyielding faith and tenacity, she builds herself back to the person she remembers with the help of her friends, family, and steadfast faith. Though her attacker might have stolen something from her, he could never take away This Woman's Worth.
How's your fruit? The first instruction given to humankind was to be fruitful and multiply. The Fruit of the Spirit are not gifts like the spiritual gifts discussed in Book Four - I Am Supernatural. Fruit of the Spirit represents the character traits of God's children.Being fruitful is a lot different than being fruity. Fruit of the Spirit is a biblical term describing nine attributes of Jesus that become evident in the life of someone who submits their life to the Lord. Without the Holy Spirit functioning in your life, contamination is a high risk. You need good fruit to avoid contamination. I Am Fruitful discusses the nine spiritual fruit found in Galatians 5 and the hindrances that interrupt or halt their production. The Fruit of the Spirit includes the following:LoveKindnessGentlenessJoyGoodnessPatience (Long-suffering)PeaceFaithfulnessSelf-control (Temperance)I Am Fruitful is book six of the ten-book series Walking With Jesus.
Understanding one's personal issues and emotional reactions- one's "countertransference"- has long been recognized as a core competency in ministry. Now new understandings of intersubjectivity, mutual influence, shared wisdom (both conscious and unconscious), and multicultural dynamics in the caring relationship are bringing promising new possibilities and challenges to pastoral practice. Employing these insights, in this groundbreaking book Pamela Cooper-White offers a new relational paradigm for pastoral assessment and theological reflection. She uses the caregiver's own responses and feelings as a primary instrument for deepening discernment and better care. She innovatively combines postmodern, psychoanalytic, and theological perspectives with illuminating case studies to illustrate this new use of the self in pastoral care, counseling, and psychotherapy.
Gender, Violence, and Justice is a volume of collected essays by an expert in the field of violence against women and pastoral theology. It represents over three decades of research, advocacy, and pastoral theological reflection on the subject of sexual and domestic violence. Topics include intimate partner violence, sexual abuse and trauma, and clergy sexual misconduct; controversial theological issues such as forgiveness; and, as well, positive frameworks for fostering well-being in families, church, and society. Framed by a foreword and an introduction that place this work in the context of new and contemporary challenges in theory and practice, these essays show an evolution of issues and frameworks for theology, care, and activism arising over time from the movement to end violence against women (both within and beyond religious communities)—while at the same time demonstrating an unchanging core commitment to gender justice.
What does it mean to be young, American, and white at the dawn of the twenty-first century? By exploring this question and revealing the everyday social processes by which high schoolers define white identities, Pamela Perry offers much-needed insights into the social construction of race and whiteness among youth. Through ethnographic research and in-depth interviews of students in two demographically distinct U.S. high schools—one suburban and predominantly white; the other urban, multiracial, and minority white—Perry shares students’ candor about race and self-identification. By examining the meanings students attached (or didn’t attach) to their social lives and everyday cultural practices, including their taste in music and clothes, she shows that the ways white students defined white identity were not only markedly different between the two schools but were considerably diverse and ambiguous within them as well. Challenging reductionist notions of whiteness and white racism, this study suggests how we might go “beyond whiteness” to new directions in antiracist activism and school reform. Shades of White is emblematic of an emerging second wave of whiteness studies that focuses on the racial identity of whites. It will appeal to scholars and students of anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies, as well as to those involved with high school education and antiracist activities.
The message of this book is that judging a person because they have tattoos is a form of prejudice and type casting. Prejudice has no place in today's world. Children are fascinated by their parents and proud of them. This book points to the future and to the acceptance of everyone, because it is what is on the inside that counts.
For twenty years, clinical pastoral educators, congregational caregivers, chaplains, pastoral psychotherapists, and pastoral theologians have turned to Pamela Cooper-White's Shared Wisdom to ground their teaching, training, and understandings of countertransference and how the use of the caregiver's self, in turn, impacts the relational dynamic between caregivers and care seekers. Now, Cooper-White updates her groundbreaking book to present new insights on how understanding one's own emotional reactions remains a core competency for ministry. With precision and depth, Cooper-White continues to innovate the theory and practice of spiritual care, counseling, and spiritual psychotherapy. This revised and expanded 20th anniversary edition explores current research on countertransference and intersubjectivity; mutual influence and unconscious relationships; and intercultural and interreligious dynamics in caring relationships. Cooper-White examines how the relational paradigm for pastoral assessment and theological reflection that she pioneered now has important implications for evolving types of care relationships. As she does so, she addresses emerging topics such as postcolonial theory, spiritual and religious fluidity, and gender diversity. CPE supervisors, pastoral care and counseling educators and practitioners, pastoral theology scholars, and psychotherapists looking for an in-depth understanding of relationality and intersubjectivity will find the 20th anniversary edition of Shared Wisdoma must-have resource to build and expand upon a core competency.
Fortress Presss Foundations for Learning series prepares students for academic success through compelling resources that kick-start their educational journey into professional Christian ministry. In Exploring Practices of Ministry, Pamela Cooper-White and Michael Cooper-White share insights from their extensive experience as parish ministers, church agency executives, and seminary educators in diverse multicultural and international contexts. Pamela, an Episcopal priest who teaches pastoral theology, care, and counseling, is also a pastoral psychotherapist with an extensive clinical background. Michael, a Lutheran pastor and seminary president, is also a pilot and flight instructor and has served as a chaplain with the Civil Air Patrol. The authors share their wisdom with seminarians and other readers seeking to deepen theological reflection and expand skills as ministry practitioners. While not all readers are preparing to be ordained ministers, most will engage in many of the practices described in the book: preaching and public speaking, teaching, leading liturgies, conducting ceremonies, counseling and offering pastoral support for persons undergoing life transitions, and serving as organizational leaders in congregations, chaplaincies, social ministries, and in the public arena. This book is a companion journal for pilgrims on the way to becoming confident practitioners of ministry.
This book is a full scale disciplinary framework for pastoral psychotherapists/pastoral counselors at intermediate and advanced levels of clinical training and also for experienced pastoral counselors and psychotherapists in professional practice. It harvests the great potential of postmodern sensibilities to help, accompany, and support individuals, couples, and families in recognizing and healing especially painful psychic wounds, and/or longstanding patterns of self-defeating relationships to self and others. Pamela Cooper-White's widely praised work, which has always integrated cutting-edge notions from the social sciences into pastoral therapy, here takes a distinctive and promising turn toward the relational and the theological. Pastoral psychotherapy, she argues, needs to find its framework in a strongly relational idea of the person, God, and health. Illustrated throughout by four key case studies, Cooper-White shows in Part 1 how multiplicity and relationality provide a dynamic and exciting way of viewing human potential and pain. In Part 2 she unfolds the practical applications of this paradigm for a strongly empathic therapeutic relationship and process.
This book opens a new frontier in understanding nonviolence. Discussions of peace and nonviolence usually focus on either moral theory or practical dimensions of applying nonviolence in conflict situations. Teaching Peace carries the discussion of nonviolence beyond ethics and into the rest of the academic curriculum. This book isn't just for religion or philosophy teachers—it is for all educators. Teaching Peace begins with a discussion rooted in Christian theology, where nonviolence is so central and important. But it is clear that there are other paths to nonviolence, and that one certainly doesn't have to be a Christian to practice nonviolence. The pieces that follow, therefore, show how a nonviolent perspective impacts disciplines across the curriculum—from acting, to biology, to mathematics, to psychology.
Have fun with faith using Tricky, Sticky Bible Verses for grades 2–3! Each of the 36 riddles in this 80-page book has five clues. The first clue is tricky. Clues two, three, and four become progressively easier. Finally, the fifth clue provides the Scripture reference. Discussion and bonus questions and a follow-up prayer end each riddle’s lesson. Reproducible puzzle pages reinforce and enhance the lesson from God’s Word.
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