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| a letter to my anxious christian friends: A Letter to My Anxious Christian Friends David P. Gushee, 2016-08-02 David P. Gushee is Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics and Director of the Center for Theology and Public Life at Mercer University. A foremost expert in the field of Christian ethics, he is the author or editor of twenty books, including Righteous Gentiles of the Holocaust, Kingdom Ethics, The Sacredness of Human Life, Changing Our Mind, and Evangelical Ethics. A regular blogger for Religion News Service, Gushee was recently elected to Vice President of the American Academy of Religion and to President of the Society of Christian Ethics. Visit his website at www.davidpgushee.com. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: A Stone in My Shoe J. Michael Walters, 2021-06-15 What’s more miserable than trying to walk with a stone in your shoe? Many American evangelicals are experiencing pain and discomfort in their relationship to the church. “Stones” in their shoes make the faith journey uncomfortable and increasingly untenable. They either leave the church altogether, become “church shoppers,” or live on the margins of the church as outliers. This book presents the vantage point of a lifelong evangelical pastor and religious educator who sees himself as an outlier. Walters draws on decades of pastoral life and classroom experience to engage the church in a conversation aimed at clarifying the concerns and discomforts of evangelical outliers. While this is one person’s story it intersects with the stories of many others in American evangelicalism, especially clergy. In identifying the stones which trouble and discomfort so many like him, Walters continually calls the church, his church, back to its biblical and theological foundations. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Transforming Austen Hartke, 2018-04-07 In 2014, Time magazine announced that America had reached the transgender tipping point, suggesting that transgender issues would become the next civil rights frontier. Years later, many peopleeven many LGBTQ alliesstill lack understanding of gender identity and the transgender experience. Into this void, Austen Hartke offers a biblically based, educational, and affirming resource to shed light and wisdom on this modern gender landscape. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians provides access into an underrepresented and misunderstood community and will change the way readers think about transgender people, faith, and the future of Christianity. By introducing transgender issues and language and providing stories of both biblical characters and real-life narratives from transgender Christians living today, Hartke helps readers visualize a more inclusive Christianity, equipping them with the confidence and tools to change both the church and the world. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Still Christian David P. Gushee, 2017-09-15 This is a book for folks whose commitment to Jesus has put them at odds with American evangelicalism. —Shane Claiborne So many Americans today love their faith but have found their church doesn't love them back. They then leave, seeking community elsewhere. Of all those personal stories, few have ever been told by someone so far inside the powerful places of white evangelical Christianity. In this provocative tell-all, David Gushee opens the door to the frictions and schisms of evangelicalism, tells his own story of leaving, and shows that you, too, can find a Christianity that is worth following. Gushee’s experiences begin with becoming a born-again Southern Baptist in 1978 and end with being kicked out of evangelicalism in 2014 for his principled stance on full LGBTQ inclusion. But his religious pilgrimage proves even broader than that, as he leads his doctoral studies at Union Seminary in New York, his dismay when the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary expelled female professors and fellow colleagues, to his days as every evangelical’s least-favorite liberal, and more. In telling his story, Gushee speaks to those who have been disillusioned by American Christianity. As he describes his own struggles to find the right path at different stages of his journey, he highlights the turning points and decisions that we all face. When do we compromise, and when do we stand our ground? Is holding to moral conviction worth sacrificing friendship, jobs, and security? As he takes us through his sometimes-amusing, sometimes-heartbreaking, and always-stirring journey, Gushee shows us that we can retain our faith in Christ even when Christians disappoint us. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Changing Our Mind David P. Gushee, 2017-05-31 “Every generation has its hot-button issue,” writes David P. Gushee, “For us, it’s the LGBT issue.” In Changing Our Mind, Gushee takes the reader along his personal and theological journey as he changes his mind about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender inclusion in the Church. With 19 books to his name, Gushee is no stranger to the public arena. He is the author of the “Evangelical Declaration Against Torture” and drafted the “Evangelical Climate Initiative. “For decades now, David Gushee has earned the reputation as America's leading evangelical ethicist. In this book, he admits that he has been wrong on the LGBT issue.” writes Brian D. McLaren, author and theologian. In the definitive third edition of this book, David Gushee issues a scholarly response to his critics. Brian D. McLaren says it best: “Not only is David Gushee's work deep, thoughtful and brilliant; and not only is David philosophically and theologically careful and astute; he is also refreshingly clear and understandable by ‘common people’ who know neither philosophical nor theological mumbo jumbo.” |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Gospel and the Modern World D. A. Carson, 2023-09-19 Thirty-Three Collected Essays from D. A. Carson Biblical scholar D. A. Carson has contributed a tremendous amount to the field of evangelical thought, serving as cofounder of the Gospel Coalition, editor of the theological journal Themelios, and, beginning in 2022, as president of the Evangelical Theological Society. Reflecting on his esteemed career, Carson's colleagues have gathered some of his best work in this warm, enriching collection. The Gospel and the Modern World features 33 of Carson's essays from Themelios on a wide range of topics, including his vision for the evangelical church, the authoritative word of God, Christ and culture, and Christian discipleship. It also includes articles from editor Brian J. Tabb, Andrew David Naselli, and Collin Hansen. Celebrating an illustrious, Christ-exalting career, this collection imparts years of experience and Christian scholarship to a new generation of readers. A Celebration of the Work of D. A. Carson: Marks Carson's 2022 presidency of the Evangelical Theological Society and the 50th anniversary of Themelios Informative: A valuable resource for pastors, seminary students, missionaries, and thoughtful Christians Theologically Robust Articles: Includes 33 essays previously published in Themelios, the journal that Carson led as general editor from 2008 to 2018 Copublished by Crossway (US) and IVP Apollos (UK and International) |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die Sarah J. Robinson, 2021-05-11 A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Witness of Religion in an Age of Fear Michael Kinnamon, 2017-03-10 We live in a world driven by fear. But should we allow fear to play such a large role in our lives? According to the religions of the world, the answer is no. In this helpful and illuminating book, Michael Kinnamon challenges readers to consider why we find ourselves in this age of fear and what we can do about it. Drawing on support from a diversity of religious traditions and teachers, Kinnamon argues that religious faith is the best way to combat a culture of fear. He explores fear in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the American political scene, and he shares courageous examples of individuals from different religions working for peace. Perfect for individuals or group study, this book helps readers understand the manipulative power of fear and how religious beliefs call us to reject fear at all costs. A study guide is included. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Community as Church, Church as Community Michael Plekon, 2021-07-22 Parishes of all denominations are in decline, shrinking, closing, dying. We know that there are increasing numbers, young and older, who are religious nones and dones. This book explores why the decline is taking place, why the distancing is going on. But it goes on to examine parishes from all over the country and from various church bodies that are resurrecting. The central theme of death and resurrection shapes the analysis of parishes covered. Parishes are resurrecting by reinventing their ministries, by repurposing their building to better serve their neighborhoods, thus replanting and reconnecting with them. All of this is the Spirit's doing but through the community of sisters and brothers who make up each congregation of faith. Community as the core of church is the other reality shaping the book's reflection. And community, a parish being with those around, living for more than its own survival are visions for going forward. Other aspects of congregational life are also examined, most importantly the pastors--how they serve when budgets shrink, how they are trained, how pastors act with the community not above it. No recipes are suggested for parish resurrection, but the stories of the parishes that have revived bear within numerous lessons for us in the future. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Perfect Peace. Letters-memorial of the late John Warren Howell ... With an introduction by the Rev. John Stevenson ... Eleventh thousand. (Sixth edition.). David PITCAIRN (D.D.), 1845 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Missionary Herald , 1844 Vols. for 1828-1934 contain the Proceedings at large of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Earthen Vessel and Christian Record & Review , 1856 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Historical Magazine , 1873 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Historical Magazine, and Notes and Queries Concerning the Antiquities, History, and Biography of America , 1873 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Universalist Magazine , 1828 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Religious Intelligencer , 1824 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Athlete's Bible: Strong Edition Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Holman Bible Staff, 2018-06 The Athlete’s Bible: Strong Edition features the NLT translation and includes study notes and tools provided by Fellowship of Christian Athletes to help equip, encourage, and empower athletes in any sport to study God’s Word. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Christian Companion , 1907 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The British Friend , 1859 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle , 1838 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Latter Day Luminary , 1824 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Sword and the trowel; ed. by C.H. Spurgeon London metrop. tabernacle, 1884 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Tract Magazine , 1885 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Missionary papers [afterw.] Church missionary paper [afterw.] Church missionary quarterly paper [afterw.] C.M.S. quarterly paper Church missionary society, 1855 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Friends' Review Enoch Lewis, Samuel Rhoads, 1879 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Christian Witness, and Church Member's Magazine , 1844 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: LGBTIQ + people and Pentecostals Marius Nel, 2021-11-30 This book provides Pentecostals with the necessary equipment and motivation to contribute to one of Africa's important ethical challenges, LGBTIQ+ people and Africa's homophobic reaction to them. The study is aimed at Christian believers and pastors, to empower them with relevant information about the issue. The issue is discussed in terms of existing biological, psychological, anthropological, sociological, philosophical and queer theory knowledge, along with a study of the biblical texts, in order to answer the question, what should a responsible African Pentecostal response be towards the LGBTIQ+ issue, and what should Pentecostals' attitude be towards such people? |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle , 1821 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Autobiography and Letters Edward Blackstock, 1853 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Evangelical Repository and United Presbyterian Review , 1862 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Christian week , 1880 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Christian Advocate , 1823 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Guardian, Or Youth's Religious Instructor , 1825 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Congregational magazine [formerly The London Christian instructor]. , |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: A Woman's Life Work Laura Smith Haviland, 1881 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The African Repository , 1842 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: A Woman's Life-Work - Labors and Experiences of Laura S. Haviland Laura S. Haviland, 2022-02-08 Laura Smith Haviland (1808–1898) was an American social reformer, suffragette, and abolitionist. She notably played an important role in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses created in the United States during the early to the mid-19th century for use by African American slaves in order to escape into free states or Canada. First published in 1882, A Woman's Life-Work contains several stories exploring black-white relationships before the emancipation, together with a slave narrative from Uncle Philip. She provides gritty descriptions of the abuse slaves were subjected to, as well as descriptions of the prisons, soup kitchens, refugee camps, and hospitals during the war. Contents include: He had his Dream by Paul Laurence Dunbar, Preface, Early Life, Bereavements, Anti-Slavery Experiences, An Ohio School-Teacher, The Underground Railway, Fugitive Slaves Assisted, Christian and Educational Work, Fugitives in Canada, Rescue of Slaves, etc. Brilliant Women are proudly republishing this classic book in a brand new edition complete with an introductory poem by Paul Laurence Dunbar. |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: Christian Herald and Signs of Our Times , 1881 |
| a letter to my anxious christian friends: The Harbinger, Or, New Magazine of the Countess of Huntingdon's Connexion , 1856 |
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