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Unfinished Desires: A Novel
by Gail GodwinFrom a three-time National Book Award finalist comes a literary work that shifts back and forth between the 1950s to the present, a gripping tale of jealousies and power struggles at a Catholic girls' school in North Carolina.
The Unfinished Dialogue
by John M. OesterreicherIn The Unfinished Dialogue: Martin Buber and the Christian Way, author John M. Oesterreicher analyzes Buber's philosophies and writings in this concise book. Oesterreicher's analyses are the perfect companion to understanding Buber in his own words. Martin Buber was an influential Jewish philosopher, essayist, translator, and editor most known for his German translation of the Bible, his religious existentialism philosophy, and his role in the Zionist movement. Scholars and philosophers continue to consult his unparalleled approach to religious studies, and his writings have made a lasting impact on the approach to philosophical thought. New and returning readers of Buber will find clarity and wisdom in his words, along with clarity provided by Oesterreicher's analysis. John M. Oesterreicher wrote and contributed to many texts on the study of religion, including The Unfinished Dialogue, Standing Before God, Jerusalem, and The New Encounter Between Christians and Jews. He also served as the director of the Institute of Judaeo-Christian Studies at Seton Hall University.
Unfinished Reconciliation, Revised: Racism, Justice, and Churches of Christ
by John York Gary HollowayA powerful collection of essays exploring the biblical themes of justice and reconciliation and their application to the institutional racism that has characterized American Churches of Christ.Unfinished Reconciliation grew out of two conferences held ten years apart, the Biblical Preaching Seminar at Lipscomb University in May 2001, with the theme, "Preaching Social Justice," and the Christian Scholars Conference at Pepperdine University in June 2011. These academic conferences boldly faced the unsettling reality of racism in our churches. We are still divided by race, not united in Christ. In the decade between the conferences, much reconciliation took place, as evidenced by the last two chapters of the book. But much work still remains.Contributors include Harold Shank, John Mark Hicks, Lee Camp, Douglas A. Foster, Kenneth R. Greene, Royce Money, and William Lofton Turner.
The Unfinished Reformation: What Unites and Divides Catholics and Protestants After 500 Years
by Gregg Allison Christopher A. CastaldoFive hundred years ago, a Catholic monk nailed a list of grievances on the door of a church in Germany and launched a revolution in the history of Christianity. Today there continues to be a number of unresolved issues between the Protestant and Catholic churches, and many experience this ongoing division within their family and among friends and neighbors. Written in an accessible and informative style, Gregg Allison and Chris Castaldo provide a brief and clear guide to the key points of unity and divergence between Protestants and Catholics today. They write to encourage fruitful conversation about the key theological and sociological differences between the two largest branches of Christianity. From the revolutionary events 500 years ago that sparked the Reformation to today, Unfinished Reformation takes a nuanced and thoughtful look at doctrine, practice, and how Protestants and Catholics can have fruitful discussions about the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Unfinished Sentences: 450 Tantalizing Unfinished Sentences to Get Teenagers Talking and Thinking (Quick Questions)
by Les ChristieIn the best-selling footsteps of Would You Rather . . . ?, What If . . . ?, and Have You Ever . . . ? comes Unfinished Sentences — another collection of sometimes lighthearted, sometimes poignant, and always provocative discussion starters guaranteed to get teenagers talking, thinking, debating. Get the discussion ball rolling with 450 incomplete sentences that can be used anytime, anywhere for breaking the ice, stimulating discussions, building community, getting kids to wrestle with spiritual issues -- or use them just for fun! The convenient size makes Unfinished sentences easy to stick in your pocket or in the glove box -- a resource you won't want your library or your youth ministry team to be without!
Unfinished Study Guide: Believing Is Only the Beginning
by Richard StearnsJust before he left, Jesus sent his followers into the world with a revolutionary mission: to change the world by proclaiming God's truth and demonstrating his incredible love. But the single task he gave us to accomplish remains unfinished.In this six-session Bible study, bestselling author Rich Stearns takes you on a breathtaking journey to rediscover the critical mission of Christ in our world today and the richness of God's calling on our lives. Why are you here, what is your purpose, and where do you fit in the bigger story that God is writing? How should your faith affect your career, your money, your families, and your life? And why does it matter? You will find your deepest purpose only when you discover the unique role God created for you to play in his unfolding story.This six-session small group study will help your small group or church learn more about their meaning and purpose in life in the unfinished work of God.The six sessions include: The Meaning of Life and Other Important Things, Magic Kingdom, Tragic Kingdom and the Kingdom of God, The Invitation of God, We Were Made For More, Spiritual Dominos, God's Great Adventure for Your Life
Unfold: Poetry + Prose
by Ari B. CoferFrom the author of paper girl and the knives that made her comes unfold, a poetic, aching, and hopeful retelling of realizations made while on the journey to healing from both loss of love and loss of self.Through poetry and short essays, unfold shows that true growth comes from being unafraid to face what&’s hidden inside, to be vulnerable, and to be unashamed of what we find when we finally open up.
The Unfolding: An Invitation to Come Home to Yourself
by Arielle Estoria“A moving, fresh, unique poetry collection and a generous invitation into the mind of the poet. Both a galvanizing wake-up call and a tender lullaby.” — Glennon Doyle, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Untamed“What I love about Arielle’s writing is that she takes readers on this journey step by step, filled with wisdom and grace. This book will help anyone seeking to unfold into their bloom.” — Morgan Harper Nichols, author of All Along You Were Blooming and Peace is a PracticeIn this beautiful collection of poems, essays, and meditations, Arielle Estoria tenderly reveals the places in her life where she has been broken open and mended back together in new ways. In doing so, she shows each of us how when we walk through our own process of “unfolding,” though it may be uncomfortable at times, there is light on the other side. Let these words guide your soul, and return home to the person you were always meant to be.
The Unfolding: Gods Amazing Grace Unfolds in Story
by Jim Kraus Terri KrausSet in a multiethnic neighborhood in Chicago is the compelling story of a woman who discovers the reality of God's unfailing grace even in pain and disappointment. PERHAPS IT'S YOUR STORY, TOO Annie Hamilton collects things. Odds and ends, really. And in the small apartment above the Laundromat she owns, she pieces her found objects into art. But there's one thing Annie cannot piece into a pattern: her rootless young neighbor, Taylor Evans. Annie befriends the girl, offering her stability and acceptance. And when Taylor abandons her newborn son, Annie decides to raise him as her own-even though it means losing the only man who's ever cared about her. One year later, Taylor returns to claim her child. Devastated, Annie searches for answers-and finds them in the most unlikely places.
The Unfolding Drama of the Bible (4th edition)
by Bernhard W. AndersonIn this concise and accessible volume, one of the most revered contemporary biblical theologians introduces the first-time reader to the dramatic sweep of the Bible in eight carefully crafted study sessions, reminding even veteran readers of the Bible's central messages. Study resources and discussion questions, now carefully updated, make this book the ideal resource for introductory Bible courses and adult inquirer classes.
Unfolding Journey
by Catherine WeeksPoetry, like music, is another way to express emotions. The words follow a winding path carrying your feelings along with them. The rhythms speak to your heart and draw you in giving a voice to things you may not know you needed to say.Life is an unfolding journey of joys and sorrows, confidence and confusion. Unfolding Journey follows those ups and downs in my life. Feelings turned into words. Words given as a gift from our Heavenly Father- words He didn&’t intend for me alone.Let the words He gave sink into your heart. Let them become His words to you. Words to guide and to heal, to bring you to tears or laughter. Make His message part of your unfolding journey.
The Unfolding Now: Realizing Your True Nature through the Practice of Presence
by A. H. AlmaasThe keys to self-knowledge and deep contentment are right here before us in this very moment--if we can simply learn to live with open awareness. In The Unfolding Now, A. H. Almaas presents a marvelously effective practice for developing the transformative quality of presence. Through a particular method of self-observation and contemplative exploration that he calls inquiry, we learn to live in the relaxed condition of simply "being ourselves," without interference from feelings of inadequacy, drivenness toward goals, struggling to figure things out, and rejecting experiences we don't want. Almaas explores the many obstacles that keep us from being present--including defensiveness, ignorance, desire, aggression, and self-hatred--and shows us how to welcome with curiosity and compassion whatever we are experiencing.
Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church
by Megan Phelps-RoperAt the age of five, Megan Phelps-Roper carried signs protesting homosexuality and other alleged vices alongside fellow members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. As she grew, she watched the church--an enterprise consisting almost entirely of her immediate relatives--expand its activities. It became notorious for picketing soldiers' funerals and celebrating death and tragedy, causing the BBC to label the Phelpses "the most hated family in America." For Megan, however, Westboro was a source of comfort and inspiration. She admired the congregation's familial warmth and religious zeal. And as the church's Twitter spokesperson, she mastered its messaging--skillfully expounding upon pop culture, current events, and all the reasons "God Hates Your Feelings." Her grandfather, the church's founding minister, regarded her as a "jewel." But Megan's Twitter evangelizing triggered a remarkable transformation. As she jousted with online critics, observed church members mistreating one another, and tried to make sense of her own evolving beliefs and desires, she started to question her mission. Soon, she was exchanging messages with a man who would help change her life. A gripping memoir of escaping extremism and falling in love, Unfollow relates Megan's painful departure from Westboro and how she replaced the dogmas she had absorbed with a new community. The tale of her moral awakening is rich with suspense and thoughtful reflection, exposing the dangers of black-and-white thinking--and illuminating a possible way out of our age of angry polarization.
Unfollow: A Memoir of Loving and Leaving the Westboro Baptist Church
by Megan Phelps-RoperThe activist and TED speaker Megan Phelps-Roper reveals her life growing up in the most hated family in AmericaAt the age of five, Megan Phelps-Roper began protesting homosexuality and other alleged vices alongside fellow members of the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. Founded by her grandfather and consisting almost entirely of her extended family, the tiny group would gain worldwide notoriety for its pickets at military funerals and celebrations of death and tragedy. As Phelps-Roper grew up, she saw that church members were close companions and accomplished debaters, applying the logic of predestination and the language of the King James Bible to everyday life with aplomb—which, as the church’s Twitter spokeswoman, she learned to do with great skill. Soon, however, dialogue on Twitter caused her to begin doubting the church’s leaders and message: If humans were sinful and fallible, how could the church itself be so confident about its beliefs? As she digitally jousted with critics, she started to wonder if sometimes they had a point—and then she began exchanging messages with a man who would help change her life.A gripping memoir of escaping extremism and falling in love, Unfollow relates Phelps-Roper’s moral awakening, her departure from the church, and how she exchanged the absolutes she grew up with for new forms of warmth and community. Rich with suspense and thoughtful reflection, Phelps-Roper’s life story exposes the dangers of black-and-white thinking and the need for true humility in a time of angry polarization.
Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope, leaving the Westboro Baptist Church
by Megan Phelps-RoperLOUIS THEROUX: 'For anyone who enjoyed Hillbilly Elegy or Educated, Unfollow is an essential text'PANDORA SYKES: 'Such a moving, redemptive, clear-eyed account of religious indoctrination' NICK HORNBY: 'A beautiful, gripping book about a singular soul, and an unexpected redemption'DOLLY ALDERTON: 'A modern-day parable for how we should speak and listen to each other'JON RONSON: 'Her journey - from Westboro to becoming one of the most empathetic, thoughtful, humanistic writers around - is exceptional and inspiring'An Amazon Best Book of 2019As featured on the BBC documentaries, 'The Most Hated Family in America' and 'Surviving America's Most Hated Family'It was an upbringing in many ways normal. A loving home, shared with squabbling siblings, overseen by devoted parents. Yet in other ways it was the precise opposite: a revolving door of TV camera crews and documentary makers, a world of extreme discipline, of siblings vanishing in the night.Megan Phelps-Roper was raised in the Westboro Baptist Church - the fire-and-brimstone religious sect at once aggressively homophobic and anti-Semitic, rejoiceful for AIDS and natural disasters, and notorious for its picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From her first public protest, aged five, to her instrumental role in spreading the church's invective via social media, her formative years brought their difficulties. But being reviled was not one of them. She was preaching God's truth. She was, in her words, 'all in'.In November 2012, at the age of twenty-six, she left the church, her family, and her life behind. Unfollow is a story about the rarest thing of all: a person changing their mind. It is a fascinating insight into a closed world of extreme belief, a biography of a complex family, and a hope-inspiring memoir of a young woman finding the courage to find compassion for others, as well as herself.---'A gripping story, beautifully told . . . It takes real talent to produce a book like this. Its message could not be more urgent' Sunday Times'Hate's kryptonite' Washington Examiner'An exceptional book' The Times'A nuanced portrait of the lure and pain of zealotry' New York Times'Unfolds like a suspense novel . . . A brave, unsettling, and fascinating memoir about the damage done by religious fundamentalism' NPR
Unfollow: A Journey from Hatred to Hope, leaving the Westboro Baptist Church
by Megan Phelps-RoperIt was an upbringing in many ways normal. A loving home, shared with squabbling siblings, overseen by devoted parents. Yet in other ways it was the precise opposite: a revolving door of TV camera crews and documentary makers, a world of extreme discipline, of siblings vanishing in the night.Megan Phelps-Roper was raised in the Westboro Baptist Church - the fire-and-brimstone religious sect at once aggressively homophobic and anti-Semitic, rejoiceful for AIDS and natural disasters, and notorious for its picketing the funerals of American soldiers. From her first public protest, aged five, to her instrumental role in spreading the church's invective via social media, her formative years brought their difficulties. But being reviled was not one of them. She was preaching God's truth. She was, in her words, 'all in'.In November 2012, at the age of twenty-six, she left the church, her family, and her life behind. Unfollow is a story about the rarest thing of all: a person changing their mind. It is a fascinating insight into a closed world of extreme belief, a biography of a complex family, and a hope-inspiring memoir of a young woman finding the courage to find compassion for others, as well as herself.(P)2019 Audible Inc.
Unforgettable
by Janet Lee BartonAt the request of friends, Meagan returns to her hometown to start a business to help bring tourists to Magnolia Bay. She meets up with her old flame, though she has received a proposal from another man.
Unforgettable Faith
by Cynthia RutledgeHER LIFE HAD REACHED A CROSSROADSSchoolteacher Faith Richards hopped on a motorcycle, hoping to outrun the God she felt had forsaken her. God, however, had other ideas....Faith's bike spun out on a country road in Willow Creek, Nebraska, dumping her at the feet of blue-eyed, flaxen-haired hunk Daniel Whitman, a man who seemed to look right past her leather jacket and into her soul. She'd been rescued by the local pastor!Dan's hard work for the Lord left him little time for love, but his loyal parishioners were convinced that Faith was the answer to their prayers. And they made sure that she stayed in town long enough for Pastor Dan to get to know her, and for the Lord to work in His mysterious ways....
Unforgivable: An Abusive Priest and the Church That Sent Him Abroad
by Kevin Lewis O'NeillThe first book to expose how the Catholic Church systematically covers up scandal by moving abusers across borders. Clerical sexual abuse is as global as the Roman Catholic Church, with bishops moving credibly accused priests not simply between parishes but also across international borders. Unforgivable follows the movement of one such perpetrator from the Great Plains of central Minnesota to the Indigenous highlands of Guatemala, where this priest had access to children and even raised one as his own. Although Father David Roney is at the center of this particular story, author Kevin Lewis O'Neill offers ample evidence that offshoring priests is a common practice. These maneuvers and the callous indifference of the Church—even once caught red-handed—reveal the limits of justice. They also lay bare the disturbing fact that the scale of clerical sexual abuse is far bigger than anyone has yet considered. Rigorously researched and viscerally important, this book raises urgent questions about holding the Catholic Church accountable.
Unforgiving
by Patricia HaleySins from the past have left a lingering stench in the Mitchell family. Enduring a tumultuous rollercoaster ride through financial ruin, professional humiliation, personal failure, and marital discord, Joel has finally come to terms with his shortcomings. In an attempt to set his life on the right track, he reaches out to the most unlikely person, his stepmother and long-time nemesis, Madeline, pleading with her to let him back into the family business. Don, the eldest living son, has other plans. He feels he has paid his dues, suffered years of rejection, and played second fiddle to his father's second family long enough. Don's sister Tamara gets wind of her mother's and brother's plans, which she considers a betrayal. She is outraged that they're considering someone other than her for the role of CEO. Writing off Madeline and Don as traitors, Tamara concocts her own way to get the upper hand. Harmony seems impossible for the Mitchell clan, with each step toward truce and reconciliation resulting in two backward steps shrouded in conflict. Will years of conflict and bitterness continue to get in the way, or can the Mitchells finally find a way to forgive, in order to save their family business and the life of a disturbed family member?
The Unfree Exercise of Religion
by Jonathan FoxReligious discrimination is the norm in many countries around the world, and the rate is rising. Nearly every country which discriminates does so unequally, singling out some religious minorities for more discrimination than others. Religious tradition does not explain this complex issue. For example, Muslim majority states include both the most discriminatory and tolerant states in the world, as is also the case with Christian majority states. Religious ideologies, nationalism, regime, culture, security issues, and political issues are also all part of the answer. In The Unfree Exercise of Religion Jonathan Fox examines how we understand concepts like religious discrimination and religious freedom, and why countries discriminate. He makes a study of religious discrimination against 597 religious minorities in 177 countries between 1990 and 2008. While 29 types of discrimination are discussed in this book, the most common include restrictions in places of worship, proselytizing, and religious education.
Unfreezing Moves: Following Jesus Into the Mission Field
by William M. EasumPrepares Christian congregations to fulfill their basic function - to make disciples who make disciples for Jesus Christ. This book is about helping "stuck" and "unstuck" churches either become unstuck or constantly improve their ministry of making disciples. This book is designed to help church leaders make profound changes in the way they do ministry or constantly practice methodological innovation/improvement to be effective in creating disciples churches.
Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media
by Kyle TennantThree days. No Facebook. No Twitter. No social media. Just time to detox, discern, and decide. Take a three-day social media fast with Unfriend Yourself and learn to examine your use of social media from a Christian perspective. This book will guide you in evaluating your fast by asking challenging questions such as:What happens when I broadcast myself on the Internet?Do I see a difference between my interactions on social media and my interactions face-to-face?Do I rule my media, or do my media rule me? While reading Unfriend Yourself, you will learn to think critically, biblically, and practically about social media. Whether you choose to leave the social media scene, engage in it less, or engage in it more after your social media fast, your perspective on social media will never be the same. &“Without throwing the baby out with the bathwater, Kyle challenges the Christian to a God-honoring approach to social media involvement. Well researched and thought through, Unfriend Yourself avoids the emotional arguments and instead presents a provocative &‘must read&’ for any students, young adults, and generations beyond who want to be responsible in approaching social media from a biblical worldview.&” – Dr. Bob MacRae, Professor of Youth Ministry at Moody Bible Institute
Unfriend Yourself: Three Days to Detox, Discern, and Decide About Social Media
by Kyle TennantThree days. No Facebook. No Twitter. No social media. Just time to detox, discern, and decide. Take a three-day social media fast with Unfriend Yourself and learn to examine your use of social media from a Christian perspective. This book will guide you in evaluating your fast by asking challenging questions such as:What happens when I broadcast myself on the Internet?Do I see a difference between my interactions on social media and my interactions face-to-face?Do I rule my media, or do my media rule me? While reading Unfriend Yourself, you will learn to think critically, biblically, and practically about social media. Whether you choose to leave the social media scene, engage in it less, or engage in it more after your social media fast, your perspective on social media will never be the same. &“Without throwing the baby out with the bathwater, Kyle challenges the Christian to a God-honoring approach to social media involvement. Well researched and thought through, Unfriend Yourself avoids the emotional arguments and instead presents a provocative &‘must read&’ for any students, young adults, and generations beyond who want to be responsible in approaching social media from a biblical worldview.&” – Dr. Bob MacRae, Professor of Youth Ministry at Moody Bible Institute
Ungewöhnlicher Erfolg
by Christine Wilhelm Gabriel AgboUngewöhnlicher (gelegentlicher Erfolg!) Gott hat dich dazu bestimmt, erfolgreich zu sein. Es ist dein Recht. Es ist deine Natur. Es ist genau dort in deiner DNA. Sie haben keine Entschuldigung, um ein Versager zu sein. Alles, was du jemals in diesem Leben tun musst, ist bereits in dich eingepflanzt und auch in das Wort Gottes eingebettet. Wahr. Dieses Buch wird deine Augen für diese ewige Wahrheit öffnen. Sie können nicht durchgehen und gleich bleiben. Sie finden hier Themen wie: Sie können erfolgreich sein, Dinge sind nicht gut? O Herr, Gott des Himmels, er hält seine Bündnisse, höre auf mein Gebet, gewähre mir Erfolg und Gefallen, Vision-Plan-Arbeit, Timing, Überwindung von Hindernissen, es ist geschehen! Sie werden die Geheimnisse des reichsten Mannes, der jemals gelebt hat, des stärksten Mannes und des mächtigsten Königs entdecken. Und auch Gebete, die dich automatisch auf den Erfolgspfad bringen. Gott hat dich nicht zum Scheitern verurteilt. Er hat dich nach Seinem Ebenbild geschaffen. Das bedeutet einfach, dass, wie Er ein Erfolg ist, wir auch sein müssen. Du wurdest geboren und gerettet, um erfolgreich zu sein! Lesen und transformieren.