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What Demons Can Do to Saints
by Merrill F. UngerChristians are fighting a spiritual war against an enemy whose power most don't understand. Can a demon dwell in a Christian? Possess him? With scholarly wisdom and pastoral urgency, Dr. Unger challenges apathy and misunderstanding with concrete biblical answers. Facts, not sensationalism.
What Demons Can Do to Saints
by Merrill F. UngerChristians are fighting a spiritual war against an enemy whose power most don't understand. Can a demon dwell in a Christian? Possess him? With scholarly wisdom and pastoral urgency, Dr. Unger challenges apathy and misunderstanding with concrete biblical answers. Facts, not sensationalism.
What Did Jesus Ask?: Today's Christian Leaders Illuminate the Words of Christ
by Editors of Time MagazineIn What Did Jesus Ask?, 65 of today's leading spiritual writers, thinkers, and artists offer modern meditations on the questions that Jesus posed in the Bible to teach his followers how to think like a Christian and consider their personal faith. As a teacher, Jesus Christ put many of his lessons in the form of questions. The gospels record more than 300 of them. Some are rhetorical, needing no answer, but most were real questions posed to real people. Many of Jesus' questions are familiar to readers today, yet the context and the potential interpretations of such phrases will offer enlightenment to many. Organized by Biblical verse, these 65 enigmatic questions include: "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" - Matthew 14:31 "Do you have eyes but fail to see, and ears but fail to hear?" - Mark 8:18 And now, What Did Jesus Ask? poses those questions to many of today's prominent religious figures, scholars and thought leaders to contemplate and interpret. Contributors include bestselling singer/songwriters Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith, Christian leaders Barbara Taylor and Cardinal Wuerl of Washington, and bestselling authors James Martin and Sarah Young, and many more. Including a foreword by Nancy Gibbs, bestselling author and managing editor of TIME magazine, What Did Jesus Ask? is a thought-provoking volume for both readers interested in religious thought and understanding the teachings of Jesus better.
What Did You Do in the War, Sister?: Sisters of the Resistance
by Dennis J. TurnerThroughout the occupied territories, Catholic Sisters were active members of The Nazi Resistance.<p><p> Based on letters and documents written by Catholic Sisters during WWII, this book tells the remarkable story of these brave and faithful women. From running contraband to hiding Jews, from spying for the allies to small acts of sabotage, these courageous women risked their lives to help defeat the Reich. <p><p> This is a story that needs to be told.
What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage
by Paul David TrippA longtime pastor, noted author, and international conference speaker calls engaged and married couples to a grace-based lifestyle of daily reconciliation, marked by six practical commitments. Marriage, according to Scripture, will always involve two flawed people living with each other in a fallen world. Yet, in pastor Paul Tripp's professional experience, the majority of couples enter marriage with unrealistic expectations, leaving them unprepared for the day-to-day realities of married life. This unique book introduces a biblical and practical approach to those realities that is rooted in God's faithfulness and Scripture's teaching on sin and grace. "Spouses need to be reconciled to each other and to God on a daily basis," Tripp declares. "Since we're always sinners married to sinners, reconciliation isn't just the right response in moments of failure. It must be the lifestyle of any healthy marriage." What Did You Expect? presents six practical commitments that give shape and momentum to such a lifestyle. These commitments, which include honestly facing sin, weakness, and failure; willingness to change; and embodying Christ's love, will equip couples to develop a thriving, grace-based marriage in all circumstances and seasons of their relationship.
What Difference Do It Make?
by Ron HallNew thoughts and reflections from the authors of the inspirational New York Times bestseller Same Kind of Different as Me. The more than four hundred thousand readers stirred by the story of Ron Hall and Denver Moore will resonate with the all new, stand-alone true stories of hope and healing offered in this intimate, authentic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Same Kind of Different as Me. With new "Denverisms" and reflections from Denver on his personal dealings with homelessness and disrespect from others, additional insights from Ron on what we can learn from people not like us and from those dealing with a terminal illness, and the stories of readers who have been impacted by the book's central themes, this inspirational reader will generate a host of new fans. Topics include: Faith and friendship Racial reconciliation Community outreach Compassion HealingBook also includes for the first time samples of Denver's paintings.
What Difference Do It Make? Stories of Hope and Healing
by Denver Moore Lynn Vincent Ronald E. HallA modern-day slave and an international art dealer are bound together by a dying woman's faith. Will Ron, the art dealer, be able to embrace Denver, who's been homeless for almost 20 years? Will Denver learn to trust a white man? There's pain and laughter, doubt and tears, and in the end a triumphant story.
What Difference Does It Make?: The Busy Person’s Guide to Christianity
by J. Brooke-HarteCan you truly give a reason for your faith--Or the lack of it?What Difference Does It Make? The Busy Person&’s Guide to Christianity, gives fresh insights that bring the faith picture together in a way that makes sense. It&’s an easy read that paints a picture of where we are, where we likely want to be, and how we can get there. It explains how faith works in a practical way and suggests some ways of understanding Christianity that you may have never heard before. This book not only confronts some of the obstacles of faith, but also discusses the conundrum of &“truth,&” Biblical reliability, and the practical day to day difference Christianity can make in a life.This entertaining read connects the dots of Christianity in unique ways. It ties together some of those loose ends that people often ignore, dismiss, or trip over. What Difference Does It Make? gives explicit answers to how life works. You&’ll come away with new understandings of the ever- present questions, &“Who am I? Why am I here? And where am I going?&”You&’ll gain insights into why the Bible refers to believers as &“The Bride of Christ&” and how essential this concept is to a personal relationship with God and others. Whether or not you&’ve ever considered the intimate, braided together life God intends to have with each of us, you&’ll want to read this book. It puts the pieces of the life-puzzle together with how-to instructions and a virtual start to finish picture to follow on the cover.So, if you&’ve ever asked the questions, &“Does faith really work?&” or &“How is it possible for someone have a personal relationship with the God of the universe?&” or &“What difference could an ancient religion make in my life today?&” you need to read this concise and easy to understand book.What Difference Does It Make? The Busy Person&’s Guide to Christianity, just may change your life . . . and your eternity.
What Do Christians Believe?: Belonging and Belief in Modern Christianity (What Do We Believe? Ser.)
by Malcolm GuiteA lucid summary and interpretation of the Christian faith from &“one of the leading Christian poets of our time&” (Jeremy Begbie, Duke University). &“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.&”—Jesus Christ Christianity began as a minor sect within Judaism and has become one of the major world religions. What started as a small group of people who shared the same language, lifestyle and background is now a movement which embraces many different languages and cultures, giving rise to an astonishing variety of practices and interpretations—yet all with a common basis of shared faith inspired by the teaching, life, death and new life of a carpenter from Nazareth. How did this happen? What Do Christians Believe? was written for the reader looking for quick practical insights into the beliefs and practices of Christianity. Jesus himself identified love as the essential element in both worship and daily life. Using this teaching, and the core Christian belief that Jesus was God&’s way of opening himself to humanity, theologian, poet, and songwriter Malcolm Guite explains the inner meaning of such key Christian teachings as atonement, redemption and the concept of God as Trinity.
What Do I Do When Teenagers are Depressed and Contemplate Suicide? (What Do I Do When Ser.)
by Steven Gerali"In this new series of books designed for anyone connected to teenagers, Dr. Steven Gerali addresses six daunting and difficult situations that, when they do happen, often leave youth workers and parents feeling unprepared. With a background in adolescent counseling, Dr. Gerali provides valuable resources to help youth workers and parents through some of the most challenging situations they may face. Each book defines the issue, explores how different theological perspectives can impact the situation, offers helpful, practical tips, along with credible resources to help the reader go deeper into the issues they’re dealing with. This direct and hard-hitting series will include: • What Do I Do When…Death Comes—How to help teens through the questions and pain that arise when another student dies • What Do I Do When…Bullying and Violence Hits Home—Understanding and addressing the issues of bullying in and out of the youth group • What Do I Do When…We Encounter Sexual and Physical Abuse—How to handle issues of sexual and physical abuse, including practical intervention strategies and legal parameters • What Do I Do When…Families are Shattered by Dysfunction and Divorce—Equipping youth workers to help students pick up the broken pieces and find health and healing in the midst of family breakdown • What Do I Do When…Secret Eating Disorders Eat Away at Kids—Understanding and recognizing eating disorders in order to initiate helping strategies for teens dealing with this issue • What Do I Do When…Homosexuality Comes Out of the Closet and Into the Youth Ministry—Equipping youth workers to help students navigate the dangerous waters created by this issue, and educate other leaders on how to engage with homosexuality in the church"
What Do I Do When Teenagers are Victims of Abuse?
by Steven Gerali"Nobody can prepare you for all the issues you’ll encounter when it comes to teenagers. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, chances are that you’ve already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You’re not alone! In this hard-hitting series of books, you’ll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. In What Do I Do When Teenagers are Victims of Abuse?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you: • Grasp the realities and myths associated with abuse • Explore how theology informs the issue • Understand the different forms of abuse teens encounter, such as physical, emotional, sexual, and self-abuse • Identify the profile of abusers • Learn your role in mandated reporting • Equip teens to identify and avoid abusive situations or relationships With this practical book, you’ll have what you need to identify and help victims of abuse, and you’ll find plenty of resources for help beyond what you’re able to give."
What Do I Do When Teenagers Deal with Death? (What Do I Do When Ser.)
by Steven GeraliNobody can prepare you for all the issues you’ll encounter when it comes to teenagers. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, chances are that you’ve already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You’re not alone! In this hard-hitting series of books, you’ll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. In What Do I Do When Teenagers Deal with Death?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you: • Understand adolescent death, whether accidental, illness-related, homicide or suicide • Grasp the stages of grief and what they look like in adolescents • Explore how theology informs the issue of death • Delve into questions that demand theological consideration, such as, “Why does God allow tragedy? or “Is the dead person in heaven?” • Get tips for practical ways to help when a youth group experiences death, including helping the grieving family and the surviving teenagers • Deal with your own personal grief in the situation With this practical book, you’ll have what you need to offer help and hope to hurting teens and their families, and you’ll find plenty of resources for help beyond what you’re able to give.
What Do I Do When Teenagers Encounter Bullying and Violence?
by Steven GeraliNobody can prepare you for all the issues you’ll encounter when it comes to teenagers. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, chances are that you’ve already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You’re not alone! In this hard-hitting series of books, you’ll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. In What Do I Do When Teenagers Encounter Bullying and Violence?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you: • Understand the issues of bullying, violence, and aggression • Grasp the factors that play into the issue, including the gender difference in the issue • Identify the profiles of the aggressors, victims, and gangs • Explore how theology informs the issue • Delve into questions that demand theological consideration, such as “Why are people so cruel?” and “Why does God allow suffering?” • Get tips to help prevent bullying in your youth group and how to transform the bully and empower the victim • Find ways to deal with the issue when it is specifically targeted at your youth group With this practical book, you’ll have what you need to help the victims and transform the bullies, and you’ll find plenty of resources for help beyond what you’re able to give.
What Do I Do When Teenagers Question Their Sexuality? (What Do I Do When Ser.)
by Steven Gerali"When faced with a crisis, the first words most people think are, &“What do I do…?&” In this important series of books designed for anyone connected to teenagers, Dr. Steven Gerali addresses six daunting and difficult situations that, when they do happen, often leave youth workers and parents feeling unprepared. With a background in adolescent counseling, Dr. Gerali provides valuable resources to help youth workers and parents through some of the most challenging situations they may face. What Do I Do When Teenagers Question Their Sexuality helps youth workers and parents navigate the challenging waters created by this issue, and offers tools to deal with the shifting views of sexuality in culture and in their teens&’ lives. What Do I Do When Teenagers Struggle with Eating Disorders offers insights to help youth workers and parents understand and recognize eating disorders in order to initiate helping strategies for teens dealing with this issue."
What Do I Do When Teenagers Struggle with Eating Disorders? (What Do I Do When Ser.)
by Steven Gerali"There is no how-to manual when it comes to helping teenagers with the multitude of issues they’ll face during their adolescence. Whether you work with teens or are trying to parent them, you’ve probably already run into a few things that you felt completely unprepared or ill equipped to deal with. You are not alone! In this hard-hitting series of books, you’ll find answers to the difficult questions you face when challenges arise. Knowing that ninety-five percent of all the people with diagnosed eating disorders are teenage girls, it’s likely that you’ll encounter this issue if you interact with teens. In What Do I Do When Teenagers Struggle with Eating Disorders?, Dr. Steven Gerali will help you: • Understand eating disorders, along with the underlying issues that typically contribute to the disorders • Recognize warning signs that may mean a teen is developing an eating disorder • Realize the role and responsibility the Church has to mobilize help for teens with eating disorders • Create interventions when teens or their parents deny the problem • Develop a referral strategy for teens who need help addressing their eating disorder In this practical book, you’ll discover how to identify and help a teen who is struggling with an eating disorder, and you’ll find plenty of resources for help beyond what you’re able to give."
What Do I See?: Biblical Values (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Crystal BowmanThis book introduces level-one readers to the sights and sounds of both country and city. The vivid and clever illustrations, along with the toe-tapping rhyme, help children experience God’s world in a fun way. From mooing cows to beeping cars, What Do I See? will hold the interest of young readers.
What Do I See? / ¿Qué veo?: Biblical Values (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Crystal BowmanThis book introduces level-one readers to the sights and sounds of both country and city. The vivid and clever illustrations help children experience God’s world in a fun way. From mooing cows to beeping cars, What Do I See? will hold the interest of young readers. Este libro introduce a los lectores de nivel 1 a las imágenes y sonidos tanto del campo como de la ciudad. Las vívidas e inteligentes ilustraciones ayudan a los niños a experimentar el mundo de Dios de manera divertida. Desde vacas que mugen hasta carros que pitan, ¿Qué veo? captará el interés de los jóvenes lectores.
What Do Jews Believe?: The Spiritual Foundations of Judaism
by David ArielA lively exploration of Jewish ideas and beliefs. "Anyone who seeks to know what Judaism is really all about will be in his debt" (David Wolpe, author of Why Be Jewish?). <p><p> In this fresh and lucid study, Ariel presents the fundamentals of Jewish thought on the profound issues of God, human destiny, good and evil, Torah, and messianism, guiding the reader toward a definition of the beliefs that shape Jewish identity. This lively exploration of Jewish ideas and beliefs provides a rationale and stimulus for anyone seeking to understand or reconnect to the rich and diverse spiritual tradition of Judaism.
What Do Muslims Believe?: The Roots and Realities of Modern Islam
by Ziauddin SardarPerfect for adolescents and teens who are beginning to ask the big questions about life, religion, and current events, What Do Jews Believe? and What Do Muslims Believe? are the first a new series exploring the history and practices of world religions, their influences on current events and conflicts, as well as discussions on where these religions are headed. Both include a chronology of the religion's history through today, a glossary of terms, and recommended further reading lists.
What Do Muslims Believe?: The Roots And Realities Of Modern Islam (What Do We Believe Ser.)
by Ziauddin Sardar&“Elucidating . . . describes the basics of Islam, including the Qur&’an and hadith, the life of Muhammad and the history of Islam and Muslims.&”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) &“The world is green and beautiful; and God has appointed you as His trustee over it.&”—The Prophet Muhammad Islam is one of the great monotheistic religions of the world. It produced a magnificent civilization, envied for its science and learning, spanning over a thousand years. The teachings of Islam emphasize unity, humility, forgiveness and love of God. The Qur&’an sings the virtues of knowledge and rationality. The life of Muhammad demonstrates the importance of tolerance, social justice and brotherhood. In Sufism, Islam presents a mystical system based on love and devotion. So why is Islam associated with hatred, violence, obstinacy and bigotry? Ziauddin Sardar examines the true teachings of Islam and explores the reality of the Muslim world today. Emphasizing the diversity of Islam and its ideals, he assesses the role Islam plays in the lives of ordinary Muslims and how Islamic beliefs and practices help Muslims understand the modern world. &“Ziauddin Sardar is arguably one of the best-known Muslim public intellectuals in the world today. He is an iconoclast, often a gadfly and undoubtedly one of the few Muslim intellectuals who span the proverbial Two Cultures.&”—Muslim News &“Among the many sanguine introductions to Islam, Sardar&’s moves immediately to the front rank for its readability.&”—Booklist
What Do The Religions Say About Each Other?: Christian Attitudes Towards Islam Islamic Attitudes Towards Christianity
by William StoddartAs a result of Islamic terrorism many people--including some in high places--have quickly come to the conclusion that Islam is a religion of violence and, as such, is the sworn enemy of Christianity and the Western way of life. This may be understandable, but the matter is not quite so simple. This book provides the necessary historical background to the problem, and it does so by supplying a wealth of documentation which powerfully records the amicable and fruitful relations which, over the centuries, have repeatedly manifested themselves between Christianity and Islam. What has gone wrong now? Is it possible that this spirit, once so frequent, can again be recovered--in whole or even in part? On the evidence presented in this book, this would seem to be more than just a pious hope. The Old Testament says: "My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. Because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee." This book copiously supplies the background knowledge that is needed for our understanding in this age of absurd, cruel, and apparently unending wars
What Do They Hear?: Bridging the Gap Between Pulpit & Pew
by Mark PowellPREACHING Powell provides a startling study of how differently the pastor and the congregation interpret Scripture, how this difference affects what the congregation hears in the sermon, and how to bridge this gap with equally startling practical steps. This remarkably fascinating book reveals how significant social location--such as age, gender, nationality, race, and education--is when interpreting the Bible. Illustrated with two studies, Mark Allan Powell demonstrates how this plays out most dramatically in the gulf, often quite wide, between the preacher and the congregation. Every preacher who reads this book will appreciate as never before the significance of social differences in the reception of his or her sermon, will see the unmistakable need to bridge this gap, and will receive clear instruction on how to do just that.
What Do We Do When Nobody Is Listening?: Leading the Church in a Polarized Society
by Robin W. LovinA trusted senior statesman in Christian ethics and ministry addresses the crisis of political polarization threatening the existence of the church. Polarization and political gridlock have been the norm in the United States for decades. As that reality seeps into every aspect of our society, churches find themselves not only affected, but often at the very center of the conflict. Rather than remaining places of inclusive community and generous dialogue, our sanctuaries have too often become ground zero of the culture wars. What can pastors do to restore the church&’s witness to the unity of all things in God—especially when it feels like members of the congregation would rather position the church&’s identity firmly on one side of the political spectrum or the other? And how can church leaders maintain peace while speaking the truth on important social issues—without either alienating parishioners who disagree or resorting to inane bothsiderism? Widely respected pastor and ethicist Robin Lovin offers sage counsel in this helpful book, arguing that to resist the trend of polarization in our church we must rediscover how the gospel teaches us to understand ourselves, our neighbors, and the purpose of politics. In part one, Lovin provides an overview of the situation in which we find ourselves, showing how polarization developed over recent decades and how, in both our society and our churches, we have adapted to division as the norm. In part two, he considers how Christians can shape a different response by learning to listen—to the Word of God, to the world, and to those who are not usually heard. With questions for discussion and reflection aligned with the content of each chapter, What Do We Do When Nobody Is Listening? provides an accessible roadmap for navigating out of the morass of polarization into a brighter future of church unity, during election seasons and beyond.
What Do We Tell the Children?: Talking to Kids About Death and Dying
by Joseph M. PrimoOne out of seven children will lose a parent before they are 20. The statistics are sobering, but they are also a call for preparedness. However, pastors and counselors of all types are often at a loss when dealing with a grieving child. Talking to adults about death and grief is difficult; it's all the more challenging to talk to children and teens. The stakes are high: grieving children are high-risk for substance abuse, promiscuity, depression, isolation, and suicide. Yet, despite this, most of these kids grow-up to be normal or exceptional adults. But their chance to become healthy adults increases with the support of a loving community. Supporting grieving children requires intentionality, open-communication, and patience. Rather than avoid all conversations on death or pretend like it never happened, normalizing grief and offering support requires us to be in-tune with kids through dialogue as they grapple with questions of "how" and "why." When listening to children in grief, we often have to embrace the mystery, offer love and compassion, and stick with the basics. The author says, "We don't have to answer the why and how for them, but we can assure our children that God is with us as we suffer. We can do so by doing good for others and pointing out all of those moments when someone has done something good for us. I believe that most of the time that's as far as we will get, and that is okay."