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| Author | : Dick Staub |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2008-09-09 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0470344032 |
In The Culturally Savvy Christian—his incisive critique of contemporary culture and religion—Dick Staub concludes that though it is influential, American popular culture is generally superficial (diversionary, mindless, and celebrity-driven) spiritually delusional (moralistic, therapeutic, and deistic) and soulless (sustained not by art, craft, and ideas, but by the mad pursuit of profit—propped up by marketing and technology). Similarly American Christianity has devolved into its own mindless, diversionary, and celebrity-driven superficiality. Because humans are created in God's image with spiritual, intellectual, creative, moral, and relational capacities, we long for more, yet the true seeker faces the lose-lose alternatives of a soul-numbing culture and a vacuous Christianity-lite. The renaissance we need in both faith and culture will originate in a deep spiritual renewal that restores God's image in us and creates a new breed of culturally savvy, thoughtful creatives who rekindle the spiritual, intellectual, and creative legacy of Christians as enrichers of culture.
| Author | : Dick Staub |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 6 |
| Release | : 2010-06-24 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0470908904 |
In About You, Dick Staub addresses irreligious, religious, spiritual seekers and all kinds of Christians and shows us that Jesus came to satisfy our universal longing for a fully human life, not to establish a narrow us versus them religion. In short, Jesus didn't come to make us Christian; Jesus came to make us fully human. In a fresh exploration of the ancient Biblical stories of creation, fall and redemption, Staub explains that salvation is not about going to heaven when we die; it is about a full and abundant life now. In practical, down-to-earth, language, About You deals with this concept on three levels: anthropologically (our common story and universal human needs), theologically (God’s awareness and response to our needs), and practically (how we can attain and maintain a more complete and satisfying life). Staub's previous book (The Culturally Savvy Christian) was selected by Kirkus Reviews for their 2007 Religion and Spirituality edition. This new book is designed to help those who are seeking a way to integrate both a fully alive spirituality and a fully alive humanity—a way that is embodied in the often-misunderstood life and teaching of Jesus Christ. This groundbreaking book illuminates the path towards becoming the best version of yourself.
| Author | : Andy Crouch |
| Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
| Total Pages | : 327 |
| Release | : 2023-09-12 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1514005778 |
The only way to change culture is to create culture. Andy Crouch says we must reclaim the cultural mandate to be the creative cultivators God designed us to be. In this expanded edition of his award-winning book he unpacks how culture works and gives us tools to partner with God's own making and transforming of culture.
| Author | : Dean Inserra |
| Publisher | : Moody Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2019-03-05 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0802497527 |
What to do when they say they’re Christian but don’t know Jesus Whether it’s the Christmas and Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we’ve all encountered cultural Christians. They’d check the Christian box on a survey, they’re fine with church, but the truth is, they’re far from God. So how do we bring Jesus to this overlooked mission field? The Unsaved Christian equips you to confront cultural Christianity with honesty, compassion, and grace, whether you’re doing it from the pulpit or the pews. This practical guide will: show you how to recognize cultural Christianity teach you how to overcome the barriers that get in the way give you easy-to-understand advice about VBS, holiday services, reaching “good people,” and more! If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to minister to someone who identifies as Christian but still needs Jesus, this book is for you.
| Author | : Steven Bouma-Prediger |
| Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 378 |
| Release | : 2008-06-03 |
| Genre | : House & Home |
| ISBN | : 0802846920 |
This book is a brilliant use of metaphor that makes clear why the world leaves us feeling so uneasy!
| Author | : Jonathan Merritt |
| Publisher | : FaithWords |
| Total Pages | : 148 |
| Release | : 2012-05-08 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1455519278 |
Every day, major headlines tell the story of how Christianity is attempting to influence American culture and politics. But statistics show that young Americans are disenchanted with a faith that has become culturally antagonistic and too closely aligned with partisan politics. In this personal yet practical work, Jonathan Merritt uncovers the changing face of American Christianity by uniquely examining the coming of age of a new generation of Christians. Jonathan Merritt illuminates the spiritual ethos of this new generation of believers who engage the world with Christ-centered faith but an un-polarized political perspective. Through personal stories and biblically rooted commentary this scion of a leading evangelical family takes a close, thoughtful look at the changing religious and political environment, addressing such divisive issues as abortion, gay marriage, environmental use and care, race, war, poverty, and the imbalance of world wealth. Through Scripture, the examples of Jesus, and personal defining faith experiences, he distills the essential truths at the core of a Christian faith that is now just coming of age.
| Author | : Brian Housman |
| Publisher | : Brazos Press |
| Total Pages | : 208 |
| Release | : 2009-08 |
| Genre | : Family & Relationships |
| ISBN | : 1587432544 |
An expert on youth ministry shows how to guide and parent your teens in today's popular culture without being a nag or a naysayer.
| Author | : Matthew Paul Turner |
| Publisher | : Relevant Media Group |
| Total Pages | : 178 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 9780974694207 |
The Christian Culture Survival Guide is about the author's humorous experiences growing up in the Christian subculture and what he's learned along the way. From overcoming the temptation to wear W.W.J.D. bracelets to the disparaging experience of witnessing to a gay man at a bar, Matthew Paul Turner offers a fun read that's packed with profound insight and truth.
| Author | : Andy Stanley |
| Publisher | : Zondervan |
| Total Pages | : 137 |
| Release | : 2015-01-06 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 0310342201 |
For anyone who is dating or thinking about marriage, pastor and bestselling author Andy Stanley shares practical, uncensored wisdom on avoiding mistakes in the present to help you avoid regrets in the future. Single? Looking for the "right person"? Convinced that if you met the "right person" everything would turn out "right?" Think again. In The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating, Andy Stanley explores the challenges, assumptions, and pitfalls associated with dating in the twenty-first century. This guide takes a fresh approach to dating and love in the modern era by turning the search for "the one" back onto the searcher, challenging you to ask yourself tough questions like: Am I the person that the person I'm looking for is looking for? Are the Bible's teachings about women relevant today? If sex is only physical, why is the pain of sexual sin so deep? As you dig deep into Stanley's answers, you'll be equipped and empowered to step up and set a new standard for this generation by uncovering the things that create trouble in dating relationships and creating better habits now that will pay off later as you dive into married life. Praise for The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating: "No one speaks more powerfully and practically into the issues of dating and marriage in the twenty-first century than Andy Stanley. The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating is an exceptional resource for anyone seeking to navigate challenging relationship waters and survive in a culture that's confused and complex. Straightforward. Graceful. Truthful. Needed." --Louie Giglio, Passion City Church, Passion Conferences "Andy's new rules for love, sex, and dating are so wise, so compelling, so clear that I want every single friend I have to read this book, and I want to save a couple copies for my boys, so they can read it in a decade or so." --Shauna Niequist, author of I Guess I Haven't Learned That Yet "Having experienced more than my fair share of destructive, harmful dating relationships, I can authoritatively say that Andy's views on the matter are clear and convicting. Andy so beautifully conveys the message of the unfathomable grace of God, leaving you free to turn a leaf and begin a new dating chapter, making better decisions and living with fewer regrets." —Maggie Bridges, Miss Georgia 2014
| Author | : Tracey Lawrence |
| Publisher | : Thomas Nelson |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2011-02-21 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1418561169 |
The Savvy Christian's Guide to Life tackles 40 life issues for Christians and provides a quick-hitting and creative "tutorial" that includes a powerful overview of the topic, followed by keen insights from a variety of experts, case studies, practical solutions, and action steps. Topics include— Dialoging with people of other faiths Counseling someone who is suicidal Starting and incorporating a new ministry Parenting a rebellious kid Being generous—even when money is tight Bringing up spirituality with non-Christians in a natural and non-threatening manner Discovering individual talents, purpose, and calling in life and much more...
