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Thriving In Babylon
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Author : Larry Osborne
language : en
Publisher: David C Cook
Release Date : 2015-04-01
Thriving In Babylon written by Larry Osborne and has been published by David C Cook this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-01 with Religion categories.
Meet a man forced to live in a fast changing and godless society. He faced fears about the future, concern for his safety, and the discouragement of world that seemed to be falling apart at warp speed. Sound familiar? His name was Daniel, and with the power of hope, humility, and wisdom, he not only thrived, he changed an empire while he was at it. Though he lived thousands of years ago, he has a much to teach us today. Even in Babylon, God Is in Control In Thriving in Babylon, Larry Osborne explores the “adult” story of Daniel to help us not only survive – but actually thrive in an increasingly godless culture. Here Pastor Osborne looks at: - Why panic and despair are never from God- What true optimism looks like- How humility disarms even our greatest of enemies- Why respect causes even those who will have nothing to do with God to listen- How wisdom can snatch victory out of the jaws of defeat For those who know Jesus and understand the full implications of the cross, the resurrection, and the promises of Jesus, everything changes – not only in us, but also in our world.
Secrets To Thriving In Babylon
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Author : Tim Paskert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-04-20
Secrets To Thriving In Babylon written by Tim Paskert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-20 with categories.
WHAT IS BABYLON? Babylon represents people, cultures, businesses, and even nations where Christians represent a minority. Babylon's rules and acceptable practices often contradict the Bible's truth regarding morals, lifestyles, and ethics. However, the Bible encourages Christians to live, raise families, and prosper while living in Babylon. So, how can a Christian prosper within an anti-Christian environment? This is written for those of us who are made by our Creator to be the laborers, the mid-level managers, the homemakers that live each day dealing with an increasingly chaotic world. This book reveals God's ways for His children to not just survive, but to thrive while living and working in a culture that doesn't follow the teachings of Christ. Two-time Author, Tim Paskert, reveals practical, actionable, relevant, Biblical truth in this riveting and eye-opening book, Secrets to Thriving in Babylon. Tim takes hard-to-see Godly principles and relays them in a simple and witty matter. REGARDLESS OF WHERE YOU FIND YOURSELF, GOD KNEW YOU WOULD BE THERE, AND HE HAS MADE A WAY FOR YOU. "Many people may not have thought of their workplaces or neighborhoods as "Babylons." However, Pew Research reveals that while Christianity is the largest religion in the world, 69% of the world's population does not believe in the risen Christ. Christians are living among a Babylonian majority, but God has provided simple to understand secrets for thriving and I'm excited to share them with you." -Tim Paskert By understanding and implementing the secrets God has provided for thriving, you can experience a daily abundance of peace, love, joy, mercy and contentment. You will also find God's purpose in your daily grind. Jesus Christ is above all cultures, nations, and opinions. He made you to thrive while living within cultures that do not believe in Him. It's time to experience the adventure of following Christ's wisdom and power while embracing the place He has made for you within Babylon.
Thriving In Babylon
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Author : David B. Capes
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Thriving In Babylon written by David B. Capes and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Religion categories.
This delightfully multifaceted volume, comprised of thoughtful essays by an esteemed array of cultural critics, probes the intersection of Christian faith and culture to honor the memory of A. J. "Chip" Conyers, a remarkably ecumenical Christian scholar and cultural "warrior" whose premature death in 2004 cut short a remarkable career in teaching and writing. As those who knew him can attest, Conyers lived his life at the intersection of Christian theology and cultural concern with a singular blend of astuteness, gracefulness, and Christian conviction. This festschrift, as esteemed theologian and Conyers's mentor Jurgen Moltmann indicates in the foreword, is intended to mirror Conyers's own commitment to incisive cultural criticism and theological faithfulness in the mold of the "great tradition." This is no small achievement even for so venerable a cast of scholars as the contributors to this volume, as Conyers crossed interdisciplinary boundaries--in a day of escalating hyper-specialization--with the greatest of ease. He was comfortable discussing contemporary church life or the christological controversy of the patristic era, Heideggerian hermeneutics or human dignity and the imago Dei, faith and the Enlightenment or the fatherhood of God, Catholic "substance" or Protestant reform. Yet Conyers always did this through the lens of historic Christian orthodoxy. Though he was a most incisive student of culture, in a most refreshing way he steered clear of being co-opted by the currents of culture. Neither retreating into pious devotionalism nor opting for the theologically unreflective activism that has become so chic in our post-consensus climate, he embodied a theological perspective that blends responsible cultural engagement with eschatological hope. The reader is sure to encounter the same blend in this festschrift, and to come away both challenged and edified toward fulfilling the message and hope of Conyers' life and work: to faithfully thrive in Babylon.
Accidental Pharisees
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Author : Larry Osborne
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2012-10-09
Accidental Pharisees written by Larry Osborne and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-09 with Religion categories.
Zealous faith can have a dangerous, dark side. While recent calls for radical Christians have challenged many to be more passionate about their faith, the down side can be a budding arrogance and self-righteousness that “accidentally” sneaks into our outlook. In Accidental Pharisees, bestselling author Larry Osborne diagnoses nine of the most common traps that can ensnare Christians on the road to a deeper life of faith. Rejecting attempts to turn the call to follow Christ into a new form of legalism, he shows readers how to avoid the temptations of pride, exclusivity, legalism, and hypocrisy, Larry reminds us that attempts to fan the flames of full-on discipleship and call people to Christlikeness should be rooted in love and humility. Christians stirred by calls to radical discipleship, but unsure how to respond, will be challenged and encouraged to develop a truly Christlike zeal for God.
Living Among Lions
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Author : David Benham
language : en
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Release Date : 2016-06-28
Living Among Lions written by David Benham and has been published by HarperChristian + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-28 with Religion categories.
Meet Daniel. A Transformed Man Who Transformed His World. What does an ancient Jewish prophet have to do with modern America? What, if anything, can we learn from a man who lived 2,400 years ago as a captive in the land we now call Iraq? As it turns out, quite a bit. David and Jason Benham are convinced the biblical example of Daniel holds the keys to contemporary Christians living victoriously in a world increasingly hostile to people of faith. Like Daniel, many believers today find themselves in an unfriendly environment, one opposed to the God they serve. Yet, like Daniel, they must learn how to take a stand while serving the people around them. Living Among Lions is for Christian brothers and sisters who have the potential to transform their world but find themselves standing in the shadows wondering how to respond in an unfriendly environment. Divided into three sections, Living Among Lions covers three distinct characteristics that made Daniel strong: Conviction, Commitment, and Courage. Daniel possessed all of these qualities and lived them out. As a result, God gave him unprecedented favor and supernatural power. A mere slave living in exile, Daniel emerged as one of the most powerful men in the known world. Daniel’s conviction, commitment, and courage empowered him not merely to survive in Babylon but to thrive. He did not conform to his world; he transformed his world.
Sticky Church
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Author : Larry Osborne
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2008-12-30
Sticky Church written by Larry Osborne and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-30 with Religion categories.
Why closing the back door of your church is even more important than opening the front door wider. In Sticky Church, author and pastor Larry Osborne offers a time-tested strategy for doing so: sermon-based small groups that dig deeper into the weekend message and tightly velcro members to the ministry. It's a strategy that enabled Osborne's congregation to grow from a handful of people to one of the larger churches in the nation—without any marketing or special programming. Sticky Church tells the inspiring story of North Coast Church's phenomenal growth and offers practical tips for launching your own sermon-based small group ministry. Topics include: Why stickiness is so important Why most of our discipleship models don't work very well Why small groups always make a church more honest and transparent What makes groups grow deeper and sticker over time Sticky Church is an ideal book for church leaders who want to start or retool their small group ministry—and velcro their congregation to the Bible and each other.
Making Haste From Babylon
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Author : Nick Bunker
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2010-04-13
Making Haste From Babylon written by Nick Bunker and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-13 with History categories.
At the end of 1618, a blazing green star soared across the night sky over the northern hemisphere. From the Philippines to the Arctic, the comet became a sensation and a symbol, a warning of doom or a promise of salvation. Two years later, as the Pilgrims prepared to sail across the Atlantic on board the Mayflower, the atmosphere remained charged with fear and expectation. Men and women readied themselves for war, pestilence, or divine retribution. Against this background, and amid deep economic depression, the Pilgrims conceived their enterprise of exile. Within a decade, despite crisis and catastrophe, they built a thriving settlement at New Plymouth, based on beaver fur, corn, and cattle. In doing so, they laid the foundations for Massachusetts, New England, and a new nation. Using a wealth of new evidence from landscape, archaeology, and hundreds of overlooked or neglected documents, Nick Bunker gives a vivid and strikingly original account of the Mayflower project and the first decade of the Plymouth Colony. From mercantile London and the rural England of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I to the mountains and rivers of Maine, he weaves a rich narrative that combines religion, politics, money, science, and the sea. The Pilgrims were entrepreneurs as well as evangelicals, political radicals as well as Christian idealists. Making Haste from Babylon tells their story in unrivaled depth, from their roots in religious conflict and village strife at home to their final creation of a permanent foothold in America.
America The Daughter Of Babylon
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Author : Allen Bonck
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2008-11-10
America The Daughter Of Babylon written by Allen Bonck and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-10 with Religion categories.
America, the Daughter of Babylon deals with the prophetic future of the United States of America. The Bible reveals that there will be a second nation of Babylon, which is described in detail throughout scripture and can be identified as America. The bible not only identifies America, but also gives detailed accounts of future events concerning her. God has much to say to us today about our relationship to Babylon and the Babylonian religion. This book reveals that many of the symbols of the Babylonian religion that was created by Lucifer himself, King of Babylon, are displayed as American symbols throughout her Capitol. The American Capitol itself is linked directly to the founding of Babel by its cornerstone.
A Contrarian S Guide To Knowing God
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Author : Larry Osborne
language : en
Publisher: Multnomah
Release Date : 2009-04-14
A Contrarian S Guide To Knowing God written by Larry Osborne and has been published by Multnomah this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-14 with Religion categories.
An updated edition with two all-new chapters, a new introduction, and a fresh look, this book challenges widely accepted ideas about what it means to know God and offers fresh paths for pursuing genuine spirituality. This practical guide speaks to those who are weary of formulaic faith or who are haunted by nagging doubts about the church, as well as those who find the traditional spiritual disciplines impractical or even agonizing because of their personal wiring. Easy to read but filled with challenging ideas, this book provides a spiritual foundation for pastors and teachers, committed Christians, and anyone interested in discovering God for themselves but wary of predictable paths.
Wisdom From Babylon
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Author : Gordon T. Smith
language : en
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Release Date : 2020-10-13
Wisdom From Babylon written by Gordon T. Smith and has been published by InterVarsity Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-13 with Religion categories.
What does it mean to provide leadership for the church in an increasingly secular context? When religion is privatized and secularism reigns in the public square, Christians are often drawn toward either individualist escapism or constant cultural warfare. But might this context instead offer a fresh invitation for the church to adapt and thrive? Gordon Smith is passionate about the need for capable, mature leaders to navigate and respond to a changing society. In this book, he draws on his extensive experience as a university president, pastor, and international speaker to open a multidisciplinary conversation about the competencies and capacities essential for today's leaders. After analyzing the phenomenon of secularization in the West and charting common Christian responses, Smith introduces four sources of wisdom to help guide us through this new terrain: the people and prophets of Judah during the Babylonian exile, the early church in its pagan environment, contemporary churches across the Global South, and Christian thinkers in post-Christian Europe. From these resources he identifies practices and strategies—from liturgy and catechesis to mission and hospitality—that can give shape to faithful, alternative communities in such a time as this. In cultures fraught with fear and division, Smith calls for leaders who can effect change from the margins, promote unity and maturity among Christians, and provide a non-anxious presence grounded in the presence of Christ. Educators, church leaders, and those seeking to understand the times will find this book to be an indispensable resource for cultivating distinctively Christian leadership.