Ergebnis für "Lenz" in Religion & Spiritualität

What would charity look like if we, instead, measured it by its ability to alleviate poverty and needs? That is the question at the heart of Charity Detox. Drawing on his many decades of experience, Lupton outlines how to structure programs that actually improve the quality of life of the poor and disenfranchised. He introduces many strategies that are revolutionizing what we do with our charity dollars, and offers numerous examples of organizations that have successfully adopted these groundbreaking new models. 

Many concerned Catholics today, seeing the ways and teachings of Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis), are asking themselves, Can that man be a real Catholic pope? From the time of Paul VI, a small contingent of faithful Catholics known as sede vacantists have expressed the gravest doubts that he and each of his successors in turn since then were real popes of the Catholic Church. This minority view, long dismissed by most, now emerges into a wide public view as Jorge Bergoglio seems to go out of his way to puncture every expectation a Catholic should have for a Vicar of Christ.

Verwandle Ängste und Erschöpfung in tiefe Gelassenheit durch stärkende Affirmationen und Meditation für werdende Mütter. Diese einfühlsame Audiobegleitung fängt dich in Momenten der Unsicherheit auf und schafft einen sicheren mentalen Raum für all deine Gefühle. Erlebe, wie dir bewusste...

Why is preaching ineffective? Gordon shows how the way preachers study means that they are not speaking the language the congregation understands and needs to hear. Includes solutions...

In a world where truth is blurred by technology, fear is amplified by crisis, and the Church is pressured to compromise, Resilient Faith: Standing Firm in a Fallen World calls believers back to the unshakable foundation of God’s Word. Drawing from his years as an Army Infantry veteran, SWAT sniper, human trafficking investigator, and ministry leader, Brian Fenn weaves together Scripture, science, history, and personal experience to equip Christians for the days ahead.

Zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen: Die tägliche Fahrt zur Arbeit als Hilfe zum geistlichen Wachstum nutzen! Die inspirierenden, in Bewegung setzenden Artikel aus der Zeitschrift AufAtmen sind für viele Menschen zu einer wichtigen Quelle ihres geistlichen Wachstums geworden. Viele nutzen sie für die eigene Stille Zeit oder lesen sie gemeinsam im Hauskreis. Die starke Nachfrage nach den Stille-Zeit-Hörbüchern zeigt das große Verlangen, während der täglichen Fahrt zur Arbeit auch geistlich vorwärtszukommen. Auch dieses Hörbuch bietet eine Auswahl der besten AufAtmen-Artikel.

The Christian faith makes a lot of sense--of the world around us and the ache we feel inside. If you've ever felt a longing deep in your heart for something you cannot name, this is your chance to explore it. It's an opportunity to ask hard questions, like why is there something and not nothing?...

People are hungry for hope. They want to understand our human condition—its origin, nature, purpose, and destiny. The Christian faith offers hope for individuals and the entire universe, grounded in absolute truth. But how can we know that Christianity is true? And how can Christians confidently present their beliefs in the face of doubts and competing views? In this comprehensive text, Douglas Groothuis makes a clear and rigorous case for Christian theism.

Zwei Fliegen mit einer Klappe schlagen: Die tägliche Fahrt zur Arbeit als Hilfe zum geistlichen Wachstum nutzen! Die inspirierenden, in Bewegung setzenden Artikel aus der Zeitschrift AufAtmen sind für viele Menschen zu einer wichtigen Quelle ihres geistlichen Wachstums geworden. Viele nutzen sie für die eigene Stille Zeit oder lesen sie gemeinsam im Hauskreis. Die starke Nachfrage nach den Stille-Zeit-Hörbüchern zeigt das große Verlangen, während der täglichen Fahrt zur Arbeit auch geistlich vorwärtszukommen. Auch dieses Hörbuch bietet eine Auswahl der besten AufAtmen-Artikel.

Post-Christian life and society do not eliminate a desire for the transcendent; rather, they create an environment for new and divergent spiritual communities and practices to flourish. We are flooded with spiritualities that appeal to human desires for nonreligious personal transformation. But many fail to deliver because they fall into the trap of the self. In the last book of the Ministry in a Secular Age series, leading practical theologian Andrew Root shows the differences between these spiritualities and authentic Christian transformation.

In Faith Formation in a Secular Age, the first book in his Ministry in a Secular Age trilogy, Andrew Root offered an alternative take on the issue of youth drifting away from the church and articulated how faith can be formed in our secular age. In The Pastor in a Secular Age, Root explores how this secular age has impacted the identity and practice of the pastor, obscuring his or her core vocation: to call and assist others into the experience of ministry.

Why did Christ ascend to heaven while darkness continued on earth? If Christ's atoning work was complete at the cross, why does our world remain mired in evil, suffering, and death? How will the end of the devil's rule come? Understanding the nature and work of Christ is vital to answering these...

When storms hit and the mess of life comes crashing down, it is easier to sink into the undertow than fight to stay above water. When you focus on the waves, you miss the hand reaching down to help you. With warmth and wisdom, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin reminds you that no storm is so fierce it can't be calmed and no obstacle is too big it can't be moved.

The loss or disaffiliation of young adults is a much-discussed topic in churches today. Many faith-formation programs focus on keeping the young, believing the youthful spirit will save the church. But do these programs have more to do with an obsession with youthfulness than with helping young people encounter the living God?

Many of us feel unsteady, disoriented, even crushed after an endless string of scandals within the walls of a place meant to offer compassion and safety. Others feel forced to draw back or distance ourselves from the church. All the while, our instincts tell us this is not what Jesus wanted for his people. But what did he intend? After four decades of ministry, Anglican bishop Todd Hunter is no stranger to betrayal and pain in the church. Still, he has hope. He believes more than ever that Jesus is who the world needs and that Jesus has plans for his followers.

The controversial Bible scholar and author of The Evolution of Adam recounts his transformative spiritual journey in which he discovered a new, more honest way to love and appreciate God’s Word. Trained as an evangelical Bible scholar, Peter Enns loved the Scriptures and shared his devotion...

In the pursuit of making disciples of all nations, it’s essential to remember the core of our mission: gospel-centered relationships. It’s not about numbers or visible success. Instead, it’s about the deep, personal connections we form to make disciples. Yet in a world where globalism clashes with nationalism and tribalism, and civilizations clash with civilizations, missionaries face tough challenges to overcome hate and distrust and authentically engage believers.

This powerful true account shares the heroic witness of over 2,400 Catholic priests imprisoned at Dachau, where more than a third died for their faith. Through Fr. John Lenz’s firsthand stories, see how these priests endured brutal suffering, ministered in secret, and proved that even in darkness, grace triumphs. Their courage and sacrifice reveal what it means to cling to Christ and find hope amid unimaginable evil.

Beginning students of theology and church leaders looking for a theological refresher or teaching tool will welcome this remarkably clear introduction to the doctrines of Scripture. In an almost conversational style, Salvation Belongs to the Lord explores all the major biblical truths, explains key terms of systematic theology, and reflects on their implications and connections under the lordship of Christ.

Why do we keep failing even in our best efforts to live the Christian life? Because no one other than Jesus Christ can live it, for the simple reason that He is the Christian life! And only He can live it in our lives as well. Major W. Ian Thomas takes a refreshing look at the pure thrill of living victoriously as you embrace the living Savior’s presence within you. The more you become genuinely and relentlessly available to Christ, the more He can take over so that your Christian walk becomes vibrant and effective!