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With extraordinary clarity and precision, Alexander E. Stewart works through the questions of the role and meaning of perseverance in salvation. Is perseverance necessary and thus not optional in salvation? What does it mean, and what is its role? Does the idea of perseverance result in a works-based view of righteousness and salvation?
These six short chapters will help to clarify your understanding and provide a basis for continuing and deeper study.
Are you looking for a Bible study guide that will challenge your class to spiritual growth and learning and is also based in strong biblical scholarship?
Philippians: A Participatory Study Guide is the sixth volume in the Participatory Study Series. From beginning to end, the student is invited to absorb the text and allow God’s message to change her or his life. At the same time, it maintains the series standard of providing a guide that takes account of current biblical scholarship and helps the student examine the text critically while also listening to and being guided by the Holy Spirit.
This guide contains eight lessons suitable for use by an individual student, but best used in a small group. The lessons are clearly written so that a laity-led class or small group can use them to advantage. In addition, there is a guide to using the book that provides insights into Bible study in general, and two appendices, one outlining the process of Bible study and one listing and describing useful resources.
Each lesson includes prayers, spiritual exercises, thought questions, and theological reflection. These are designed to help students learn to see the text in a new way and to realize their full potential through the power of the Holy Spirit. This book will not only impact your knowledge of scripture; it will change the way you pray, live, witness, and relate to your community of faith and the world.
For a serious book of philosophy, where better to begin to canvass various philosophical concepts and arguments than in relation to what is so familiar to every one of us –– the fact that we all have many and varied beliefs.
The book is an introduction of philosophy, indeed intended as an introductory textbook. The author, as he wrote it, had both the teacher and the student in mind. He hopes it will prove a worthy contribution in the college, seminary and university classroom, both interesting and serious.
As well as thirteen clearly written chapters introducing the various topics, it is also provided with helpful summaries, tutorials, and work sheets.
In considering belief we raise many of the central problems philosophers have discussed: knowledge, truth, justification, rationality, meaning, explanation, self deception, interpretation, reality, cause and effect, personal identity, theories, laws, hypotheses, the self, survival, God.
Since belief is a universal phenomenon, it has unfortunately become common to understand the unqualified term ‘believer’ of the religious person. It seems strange to ask the question, ‘Are you a believer?’ outside the religious context. But we do when we are thinking of a particular theory or ideology or political attitude. We sometimes want to know whether she is ‘one of us!’ The author sometimes finds it convenient to illustrate his exposition by referring to religious beliefs. One does not have to be a religious believer to see that it is relevant and indeed interesting to do so. The history of philosophy provides many classical examples of such discussion.
The book is of wide general interest. As well as doing service in the classroom, it will also prove its worth within other contexts. It will serve the aims of serious discussion groups, as well as providing a basis for regular and earnest individual study. We hope also that it will find a place with inquiring people of religious faith.
Margaret Roe, orphaned at the age of eight, lives her life in the same orphanage where her father was forced to leave her when he went off to fight in the Civil War. Now, fifteen years later, she takes care of the present set of children who are in the orphanage and has only a visit to the local confectionery shop as the highlight of her week. Margaret makes an uncharacteristically bold move and signs on as a mail order bride and quickly finds herself on a train to Iowa City, Iowa where she becomes Mrs. Russell Chadwick. Margaret’s marriage is by no means usual as her husband is kind but distant. As she builds relationships with her neighbors and even her in-laws, her relationship with her husband remains confusing, emotionally hurtful and a test of her faith and trust in God and her husband. How does she know what God really wants her to do? Should she stay with Russell or leave him and begin yet again? This is author Kimberly Gordon’s third published historical novel. While the characters and settings reflect well the history and mores of the time, the reader can easily draw insight into contemporary life lessons. Mrs. Gordon is a master at laying down biblical principles within the context of the story.
Poetry is art through the expression of words filled with emotions.
Poetic Diversities is a heartfelt collection of poems that explore the depths of human emotions and experiences. From the tender bond between mother and child to the struggles of overcoming adversity, each poem is a journey through life’s most poignant moments.
With themes of love, survival, friendship, and personal growth, this book offers readers a chance to reflect on their own lives and find solace in shared experiences. Beautifully crafted and deeply personal, Poetic Diversities is a testament to the power of words to heal and inspire.
This collection is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the art of poetry and the beauty of human resilience.
The reader determines the beauty by what one deciphers. – Tabitha Edwards-Walton
Discover the Heart of Life in Verse with Poetic Life Experiences by Tabitha Edwards-Walton.
Embark on an emotional journey through the diverse tapestry of life with “Poetic Life Experiences”, the debut published work from writer and poet Tabitha Edwards-Walton. Drawing inspiration from her personal experiences, family, the beauty of nature, and the myriad facets of love, Tabitha Edwards-Walton crafts heartfelt poems that resonate with the universal human condition.
Tabitha Edwards-Walton, a nurse by occupation and a writer/poet by hobby, invites you into her world, now residing in Pensacola, Florida, a place she proudly calls home. Married for 15 years with two wonderful children and two beautiful granddaughters, Tabitha’s life is rich with the very experiences that infuse her poetry with genuine emotion and relatable insight.
“Poetic Life Experiences” offers a collection of verses that delve into a wide range of emotions and pivotal moments. From the poignant reflection on “The Empty Nest” and the raw pain of “Love that is No More” to the bittersweet contemplation of “Alzheimer’s Took Her from Me!” and the hopeful journey of “The Healing Bridge”, these poems capture the highs and lows that shape our lives. You’ll find verses dedicated to family, such as the heartfelt “My Hero” for her father, and moments of profound human connection, like the touching narrative of “One Life Taken, One Life Born”. The collection also touches upon broader themes such as “Depression” and the solemn remembrance of “September 11”.
As Tabitha herself shares, “Poetry is emotions coming from the mind and the heart that can be written and spoken”. This collection is a testament to that belief, offering readers a chance to connect with their own emotions and experiences through her evocative language. Inspired by endless hours of music, from the soulful tunes of Tracy Chapman to the instrumental melodies of The Piano Guys, Tabitha found her rhythm, allowing words to flow onto the page like a profound composition.
Within these pages, you will also find dedications to special people in Tabitha’s life, including her father, and acknowledgments of those who believed in her and inspired her writing journey. “Calm the palpating heart, the racing thoughts; quiet the mind, and love yourself to enjoy life to the fullest” is a guiding sentiment that underpins much of the emotional landscape explored in this book.
This collection is more than just poetry; it is an invitation to reflect, to feel, and to recognize the shared human experiences that bind us all.
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Immerse yourself in the evocative verses of “Poetic Life Experiences” and discover a voice that speaks to the heart of what it means to live, love, and navigate the complexities of life.
Experience the true essence of love through the evocative poetry of Tabitha Edwards-Walton in her latest collection, Poetic Love Essentials. Discover a heartfelt exploration of love in its myriad forms, crafted by Tabitha Edwards-Walton, a nurse by profession and a writer/poet with a deep understanding of human emotions.
This powerful collection from Energion Publications delves into the very strong emotion of love, distinguishing it from the casual use of the word in everyday language. Edwards-Walton paints vivid pictures with her words, inviting you to feel the depth of love as it manifests in different relationships – the love for a child, the love for a parent, and the profound intimacy of love for a spouse.
Through her poetic lens, Tabitha Edwards-Walton captures the emotions of love in a way that resonates deeply, allowing readers to see their own thoughts and feelings reflected in her verses. Whether love is dancing-down-the-street happy or weep-into-our-pillow sad, Poetic Love Essentials offers a poignant and insightful journey into the heart of this fundamental human experience.
This collection is a testament to the enduring power and essential nature of love. Allow Tabitha Edwards-Walton’s poetry to illuminate the essential role love plays in our lives.
Read a portrayal of God’s providence embedded in a gripping romance with a strong element of mystery.
Set in the late 1800’s in Colorado, Prayer Trilogy is the story of the Jenkins and Davidson families, one nearly starving on their farm and the other a prosperous business family in the city of Denver. Neither family is perfect but both know the power and comfort of prayer that sustains their relationship with God. These stories provide a wonderful reminder that prayer is the key to our intimate relationship to God. The characters are flawed but that only enhances the power and compassion of God in their individual lives to weave a family tapestry and even a larger community picture.
These three related stories will appeal to young and old alike.
New, Expanded, 3rd Edition
Like an aging monument, democracy itself is crumbling. An ever-expanding government threatens both our freedom and a financial collapse. Increasing polarization makes the task of governing effectively difficult.
Today, 15 years after the first edition of this book was published, these problems are growing worse, not better. But the solutions still remain in deeper understanding of the issues and in the ability to work together to produce effective solutions that are based on facts and evidence. We can learn a great deal about how to accomplish this by studying the history of American representative democracy.
Preserving Democracy delves into areas such as taxation and the welfare state, planning versus competition, the rule of law, the breakdown of voting, the distortion of language, the importance of an informed electorate, and the loss of American values. It highlights how these factors have impacted the health of American democracy and government and outlines the long-term consequences.
This book points the way to seriously studying American democratic traditions and the things that have made them function this long. It then talks about how we can get back onto the track of building and preserving a just society.
Every American who plans to vote or otherwise participate in our government needs to read this book, not necessarily to agree with the author on each subject, but to find a way to better understand both the subject and the background of diverse views.
Informed dialogue may be the key to preserving democracy in America.
Get ready for another adventure in process theology!
Theology can transform your ministry and process theology provides a spiritual GPS to help us navigate the complexities of twenty-first century ministry and congregational life. Process theology reminds us that the physical, geographical, and spiritual limitations we experience are the womb of possibilities. In the concreteness of our ministries, we discover God’s vision for ourselves and our congregations. This text invites us to claim our pastoral role as shamans of the spirit, wise preachers, healing companions, and prophetic witnesses.
Written by an experienced theologian, pastor, and spiritual guide, this brief text provides a flexible and open-ended vision for 21st century ministry in our postmodern, pluralistic, and post-Christian world.
This concise book, the sixth short guide on process theology and its practical implications by Dr. Bruce Epperly, applies process thought to the calling and activities of pastoral ministry.
Short and to the point as are all books in the Topical Line Drives series, this text will provide pastors and others involved in caregiving ministries a new and adventurous way of thinking about and meeting the challenges of their vocation. God is already present in the hospital room and even the funeral home. You have the opportunity to experience the vision of what can happen when we discover that God is always opening up new possibilities, empowering us to partner with God in healing the world, and strengthening us for and comforting us in the difficult times of life
Learn to connect more closely to the divine and the human, to see more clearly, and to participate more completely, as God does.
A practical, deeply theological, and challenging guide to the adventure of pastoral care.
What one believes about God shapes how one worships, prays, thinks, and lives. Dr. Bruce Epperly, who provided a very short introduction to process theology in Process Theology: Embracing Adventure with God, now provides a short and succinct guide to spiritual practices for those who want to embrace and live the adventurous spiritual life. From times of worship, to prayer, to solitude, and even to study, he provides a guide to living with a God who is deeply and intimately involved in our lives. Holiness and spirituality are not about being other-worldly. Rather, they are about being even more in the here and now than any of us may have thought possible.