Religious Skepticism and the Search for a Liberal Politics
This book's central claim is that a close reading of Augustine's epistemology can assist political theologians in developing affirmative accounts of political liberalism.
How Spirituality and Organizing Transformed a Pastor and Congregation
Terry Allen Moe came as pastor to Redeemer Lutheran, a traditional, working-class congregation in a poorer, mixed-race neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, in 1981. Five US presidents, six Portland mayors, and four Lutheran bishops later, Redeemer had been transformed into an innovative, spiritual-not-religious, member-based nonprofit called Leaven ......
In this essay Barth articulates what it means to follow Jesus in faith. He emphaisizes that discipleship involves a detachment from authority of possessions, foregoing the pursuit of personal glory, challenging the fear and use of force, the dissolution of self-evident personal attachments and a "better-righteousness" which goes beyond actions.
Is there an alternative to a fragmented, frantic, meaningless life? This work tells that the author finds it in a life centered in God. It includes spiritual exercises, questions for reflection, and discussions in every chapter for individuals and congregational study groups.
In the current postmodern context, where many despair of faith and seem to circle back to the 1960's conclusion that "God is dead," this book will hold forth a reason to believe and a pathway to probe more deeply in contemporary images and language the age-old truth and traditions of faith.
Why do men rarely invest time and effort building intentional and mutually supportive friendships? How can men create meaningful friendships? David Bentall explores the experience of three men who have supported each other in friendship for more than twelve years. He chronicles how friendships can inspire, challenge, and have the potential to ......
Bruce W. Longenecker presents a variety of material artifacts to illustrate that Christians made use of the cross as a visual symbol of their faith long before Constantine appropriated it to consolidate his power in the fourth century. The cross served as a visual symbol of commitment to a living deity in a dangerous world.
Explores the joy of faith, helping readers discover joy in the midst of struggle. This book builds on the six-time-tested marks of discipleship and introduces six practices for spiritual growth. It also explores the benefits of practicing discipleship and shows, how a practicing faith provides meaning, belonging, and joy.
