In Moral Agency within Social Structures and Culture, editor Daniel K. Finn proposes a field-changing critical realist sociology that puts Christian ethics into conversation with modern discourses on human agency and social transformation.
Love in a Time of Climate Change issues a call to readers to develop a loving response to climate change, which harms the poor, threatens future generations, and damages God's creation.
A Book of Ritual and Ethics: Continental Commentaries
Building upon his life-long work on the Book of Leviticus, Jacob Milgrom makes this book accessible to all readers. He demonstrates the logic of Israel's sacrificial system, the ethical dimensions of ancient worship, and the priestly forms of ritual.
A Guide for Service Providers, Families and Congregations
Addresses how faith communities, service providers, and families can work together to support the full participation of individuals with disabilities in the faith community of their choice. This book incorporates practical strategies, vignettes, case examples, resource lists, and photocopiable forms, checklists, and interview guides.
This book probes how a twelfth-century woman became a Gospel interpreter, analyses the creative methodology and themes of the homilies, and deals with the vast legacy of Hildegard's works, including their relevance for today.
This practical and inspiring book written by the former U.S. senator from Illinois and 1988 presidential candidate--who passed away in December 2003 at the age of 75--reminds readers that the little things do count, and offers concrete suggestions for small ways of making a difference.
Examines client assessment of the programs, their progress in developing attitudes and resources important for finding self-supporting employment, and their experience in finding actual employment. This title concludes with three sets of concrete recommendations for public policymakers, social service program managers, and researchers.
Examines client assessment of the programs, their progress in developing attitudes and resources important for finding self-supporting employment, and their experience in finding actual employment. This title concludes with three sets of concrete recommendations for public policymakers, social service program managers, and researchers.
Created by contributors with varied experiences in activism, faith, policy, and social change, Faith in Action will deepen readers' perspectives on important issues so that they may make a real impact.
True renewal is realized by retaining the purity of the seed and the root, and by synthesizing an entire inheritance of values with new thoughts and wisdom appropriate to the age. A thorough revival can only be realized with the efforts of the spirit, intellect, feelings, and willpower working in concert. Utilizing the spirit's power to the ......
101 Stories about Being Confident, Courageous and Your True Self
Today’s woman is confident, courageous and true to herself. And she has a story to tell, to help other women become empowered, too. These 101 true stories, told by women from all walks of life, will inspire you to be confident, courageous and true to your self.
The stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Empowered ......
101 Stories about the Wacky, Lovable People in Our Lives
Everyone thinks their own family is crazy. In these 101 stories of crazy, embarassing, annoying and dysfunctional families, Chicken Soup for the Soul contributors humorously and lovingly share those special moments that have become cherished memories.
Family. Its a cast of characters with whom we walk through life - complicated, ......
101 Miraculous Stories of Signs from Beyond, Amazing Connections, and Lo
When our loved ones leave this world, our connection with them does not end. These 101 stories about amazing connections, angels, and answered prayers will inspire and comfort you.