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Encuentra libertad y paz a través de la cruz¿Crees que el mundo se puede cambiar? En medio del caos, el poder restaurador de la cruz de Jesús todavía transforma, sana al quebrantado y proclama la paz.Liberados en la cruz, un estudio biblico de seis semanas, te invita a explorar el significado profundo de la cruz y como transforma nuestras vidas. Escrito por Kristel Acevedo, este estudio es una guia tanto espiritual como practica para entender la cruz como la puerta de entrada para la paz, el discipulado y la liberacion. A traves de lecciones que invitan a la reflexion y videos que te acompañan, descubriras como vivir una vida en forma de cruz, marcada por el amor, el sacrificio y la paz.Con Liberados en la cruz, tu aprenderas como mirar a la cruz para encontrar esperanza y el poder para buscar la paz, obtendras conocimiento biblico de como la cruz impacta tu camino de discipulado y aplicaras estos principios para buscar una vida en forma de cruz cada dia. Comienza tu viajeCon un enfoque en el discipulado y la comunidad, este estudio te prepara para buscar la paz y el amor con una vision del reino de Dios en mente, ya sea que estes estudiando con un grupo o solo. Al final de las seis semanas, recibiras una mejor manera de buscar la paz y el amor en tu comunidad: una manera marcada por el sacrificio, la no violencia y la liberacion para todas las personas.Ya sea que estes al principio de tu camino de discipulado o estes buscando maneras de profundizar tu fe, Liberados en la cruz te ofrece una oportunidad convincente para estudiar la Biblia en una manera que aplica directamente a tu vida y los temas que mas te importan. Empieza tu camino hoy y unete al movimiento de fe que sana y restaura a traves del poder de la cruz.Sobre la serie de estudios biblicos Made for PAXMade for PAX (Hecho para PAX) es una fundacion comprometida con la promocion de la paz, la justicia y la contemplacion por parte de los cristianos de color. La serie de estudios biblicos Made for PAX aplica estos principios biblicos al discipulado cotidiano y prepara a lectores a buscar hacer la paz, la equidad y la integridad con esperanza.

Los matrimonios fracturados, las amistades destruidas, las divisiones raciales, la guerra entre naciones... vivimos en un mundo fracturado. ¿Cómo se pueden unir las piezas otra vez? En este estudio biblico guia de vida de once sesiones sobre Efesios, Pablo levanta el velo del futuro para permitirnos contemplar el plan de Dios para unir a todos y a todo en Cristo. El estudio de este libro renovara tu esperanza. Una util seccion Ahora o despues al final de cada estudio te ofrece sugerencias para estudios adicionales, oraciones o aplicaciones. Se incluyen notas para el lider con informacion sobre la preparacion del estudio, como dirigir el estudio y los componentes de grupos pequeños, asi como ayuda para pasajes biblicos especificos cubiertos en el estudio. Durante mas de tres decadas, los estudios biblicos guia de vida han proporcionado un contenido biblico solido y han suscitado preguntas que invitan a la reflexion, convirtiendose en una experiencia de estudio biblico unica para individuos y grupos. Esta serie cuenta con titulos sobre libros del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento, estudios de caracter y estudios tematicos.ESTUDIOS BIBLICOS GUIA DE VIDALa Palabra de Dios / 9 estudios La ultima semana de Jesus / 8 estudios Marcos / 20 estudios Mujer de Dios / 10 estudios

¿Cómo puedes llegar a ser una mujer de Dios? A través de una serie de estudios basados en pasajes del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento, Bunch ofrece las Escrituras como la guía más valiosa para ayudarte a desarrollar los rasgos de una mujer piadosa. Este estudio biblico guia de vida de diez sesiones te enseña como ser fuerte, digna de confianza, sabia, generosa, perdonadora, hermosa, conforme, confiada... y como reclamar la gracia de Dios cuando te quedas corta. Una util seccion Ahora o despues al final de cada estudio te ofrece sugerencias para estudios adicionales, oraciones o aplicaciones. Se incluyen notas para el lider con informacion sobre la preparacion del estudio, como dirigir el estudio y los componentes de grupos pequeños, asi como ayuda para pasajes biblicos especificos cubiertos en el estudio. Durante mas de tres decadas, los estudios biblicos guia de vida han proporcionado un solido contenido biblico y han suscitado preguntas que invitan a la reflexion, convirtiendose en una experiencia de estudio biblico unica para individuos y grupos. Esta serie cuenta con titulos sobre libros del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento, estudios de caracter y estudios tematicos.ESTUDIOS BIBLICOS GUIA DE VIDALa Palabra de Dios / 9 estudios La ultima semana de Jesus / 8 estudios Marcos / 20 estudios Efesios / 11 estudios

En el evangelio de Marcos del Nuevo Testamento, conocemos a Jesús, el hombre que es el Rey. Pero este rey viene a servir... no a ser servido. Come con pecadores en lugar de hacerlo con la realeza. Su corona esta hecha de espinas en lugar de oro. Este estudio biblico guia de vida de veinte sesiones te presenta al rey compasivo, sufriente y asombroso que nos llama a seguirle. Una util seccion Ahora o despues al final de cada estudio te ofrece sugerencias para estudios adicionales, oraciones o aplicaciones. Se incluyen notas para el lider con informacion sobre la preparacion del estudio, como dirigir el estudio y los componentes de grupos pequeños, asi como ayuda para pasajes biblicos especificos cubiertos en el estudio. Durante mas de tres decadas, los estudios biblicos guia de vida han proporcionado un contenido biblico solido y han suscitado preguntas que invitan a la reflexion, convirtiendose en una experiencia de estudio biblico unica para individuos y grupos. Esta serie cuenta con titulos sobre libros del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento, estudios de caracter y estudios tematicos.ESTUDIOS BIBLICOS GUIA DE VIDALa Palabra de Dios / 9 estudios La ultima semana de Jesus / 8 estudios Mujer de Dios / 10 estudios Efesios / 11 estudios

Tú amas la Palabra de Dios. Tú deseas que las Escrituras inspiren tu vida diaria y penetren profundamente en tu alma. Sin embargo, con demasiada frecuencia, el estudio de la Biblia se convierte en un simple ejercicio de busqueda de informacion o en una rutina monotona y carente de espiritu. ¿Como puede la interpretacion de la Biblia moldearte y transformarte? ¿Como puedes encontrarte con Dios cara a cara mientras meditas sobre su mensaje en el Antiguo y el Nuevo Testamento? Cindy Bunch ha escrito este practico estudio biblico guia de vida de nueve sesiones para ayudarte a experimentar la variedad de formas en que las Escrituras pueden satisfacer tu deseo de conexion y crecimiento espiritual. Aqui tienes ayuda para amar la Palabra de Dios y vivirla. Una util seccion Ahora o despues al final de cada estudio te ofrece sugerencias para estudios adicionales, oraciones o aplicaciones. Se incluyen notas para el lider con informacion sobre la preparacion del estudio, como dirigir el estudio y los componentes de grupos pequeños, asi como ayuda para pasajes biblicos especificos cubiertos en el estudio. Durante mas de tres decadas, los estudios biblicos guia de vida han proporcionado un solido contenido biblico y han suscitado preguntas que invitan a la reflexion, convirtiendose en una experiencia de estudio biblico unica para individuos y grupos. Esta serie cuenta con titulos sobre libros del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento, estudios de caracter y estudios tematicos.ESTUDIOS BIBLICOS GUIA DE VIDALa ultima semana de Jesus / 8 estudios Marcos / 20 estudios Mujer de Dios / 10 estudios Efesios / 11 estudios

Con un enfoque compasivo pero incisivo, el Dr. DeGroat, terapeuta licenciado, director espiritual, líder de retiros y autor, aborda tanto la comprensión del abuso espiritual como las formas en que este fenomeno se manifiesta en los lideres y sistemas eclesiasticos. Esta obra esencial ayuda al lector a comprender mejor:Como se presentan el abuso espiritual en los diferentes tipos de personalidad del EneagramaLas caracteristicas del abuso espiritualLa dinamica de los sistemas de abuso espiritualEl Dr. DeGroat tambien ofrece una profunda reflexion sobre la naturaleza del abuso espiritual y su relacion con la cultura occidental contemporanea, asi como su devastador impacto en las comunidades de fe.Sin limitarse a la critica, este libro ofrece tambien un camino de sanacion y transformacion tanto para quienes se han visto afectados por el abuso espiritual como para quienes luchan contra estas tendencias en su propio liderazgo y vida espiritual. Con una combinacion de sabiduria clinica, perspicacia teologica y compasion pastoral, DeGroat invita a los lectores a un viaje de autodescubrimiento, sanacion y restauracion.

Encuentra esperanza en medio de la ansiedad a través de la práctica espiritual de respirar orando en esta hermosamente ilustrada guía práctica para conectar mente, cuerpo y espíritu durante los momentos de estres.El aliento como oracion te llevara a traves de la practica y los beneficios de salud demostrados por la practica cristiana de respirar orando: rezos intencionales centrados en las Escrituras que enfocan nuestra mente en Cristo mientras calmamos nuestro cuerpo por medio de la respiracion.El aliento como oracion ofrece:Mas de 80 oraciones con respiracion enfocadas en las Escrituras, junto con meditaciones breves.Preciosas ilustraciones originales a todo color.Una rapida guia de usuario que puedes consultar cuando sea necesario.Consejos para implementar la practica de respirar orando.La ciencia detras del trabajo de la respiracion y la oracion, y por que funciona.Una invitacion a reflexionar sobre el efecto que tiene en tu cuerpo respirar orando.Dentro de una bella portada con detalles metalicos, El aliento como oracion es un regalo ideal para:Cualquiera que experimente estres, ansiedad o miedo.Grupos de apoyo para duelos y ansiedad.Grupos de oracion y ministerios de oracion.Hombres y mujeres en busca de nuevos caminos hacia una conexion con Dios.Adolescentes y adultos jovenes lidiando con estres y ansiedad.Bautismo y confirmacion de adultosDios creo nuestro cuerpo, mente y espiritu para que estuvieran intimamente conectados entre si. La respiracion dirigida es una de las formas mas efectivas y relajantes de integrar todos los aspectos que nos conforman, sobre todo durante tiempos de intenso estres. El aliento como oracion te invita a la encrucijada entre la practica contemplativa cristiana, la Escritura, la psicologia y la ciencia, para profundizar tu fe, traer paz a tu cuerpo y descubrir un nuevo recurso en Cristo.Respira profundamente, inclinate hacia la Palabra de Dios y descubre por que cada aliento puede ser una invitacion a orar.

"Entonces sabrás que yo soy el Señor..." Ezekiel 37:13Dios dijo esas palabras para dar ánimo a Israel en tiempos difíciles, sin embargo, al hacerlo, expresó un fuerte mensaje de esperanza para todos los creyentes.Dado que el libro de Ezekiel es tan rico en revelaciones sobre el Israel actual y el fin de los tiempos, tiene un inmenso valor y contenido tanto para los judios como para los cristianos de hoy. Escrito con este proposito, Explorando Ezequiel cuenta la historia del impactante poder de Dios y la misericordia hacia todo Su pueblo. Clara y biblica, esta guia te ayudara a:Trazar el contorno de los planes pasados y futuros de Dios, con un enfasis especial en las maravillosas profecias de Ezekiel 36-39, que se estan desarrollando ahora.Encontrar animo en las promesas de Dios de restauracion y renovacion espiritual, mientras confias en El.Vivir en una expectativa atenta por el fin de los tiempos y la vuelta de Cristo, mientras sigues firme en tu fe.Sin importar cuales sean tus circunstancias actuales o que este sucediendo hoy, Ezequiel extiende la paz de saber que, en cualquier situacion, Dios es Señor de todo.Explorando Ezequiel te invita a y te equipa para ser un proclamador del poder salvador de Dios, ¡asi como un centinela del mundo que vendra!

Experimenta la alegría que llega en la mañana con la autora bestseller del New York Times y maestra de la Biblia Joyce Meyer, mientras comparte un devocional de 365 días para animar a los lectores a empezar sus dias con la Palabra de Dios.Con cada nuevo dia, el Señor ofrece otra invitacion para vincularte y acercarte a El. Nunca se cansa de escuchar tu voz. Podemos acudir ante El con nuestras ansiedades, nuestros defectos, nuestras esperanzas y nuestras alegrias, pues El se preocupa por nosotros. Cuando rezamos a lo largo del dia, el Espiritu nos conforma y nos ayuda, y somos capaces de animar a otros y de enfrentar nuestros dias con una fuerza renovada.¡No hay mejor forma de empezar tu dia que pasar tiempo con Dios, que anhela conocerte mas y llenar tu vida con las riquezas de Su gracia!

Lo que crees sobre Dios construye los cimientos de la persona que serás.En Dios tiene un nombre, el pastor y autor bestseller del New York Times John Mark Comer te invita a reconsiderar muchos de los mitos y las ideas equivocadas prevalecientes sobre Dios, y sopesarlas contra lo que Dios nos dijo de si mismo. Despues de todo, lo que creas respecto a Dios al final moldeara el tipo de persona que seas.Todos vivimos a merced de nuestras ideas, y en ningun lugar es esto mas cierto que respecto a nuestra concepcion de Dios. El problema es que muchas de nuestras ideas sobre Dios estan mal. No todo esta mal, pero lo suficiente para moldear nuestras almas de formas descorazonadoras y perjudiciales.Dios tiene un nombre es una guia sencilla, pero profunda, para comprender a Dios bajo una nueva luz, enfocada en lo que Dios dice de si mismo en la Biblia. Este unico cambio tiene el potencial de alterar radicalmente como te vinculas con Dios, no como doctrina, sino como un ser relacional que te responde de una manera elastica y reciproca.John Mark Comer te lleva linea por linea a traves de Exodo 34: 6-8: la autorrevelacion de Jehova en el Monte Sinai, uno de los pasajes mas citados de la Biblia. A lo largo del libro, Comer aborda algunas de las mas profundas preguntas que se topo al estudiar estas famosas lineas del Exodo, incluyendo:¿Por que sentimos esta distancia entre Dios y nosotros?¿Podria ser que mucho de lo que pensamos de Dios este mal? ¿No enteramente mal, pero lo suficiente para arruinar nuestra forma de vincularnos con el?¿Que tal si nuestro "Dios" es realmente una proyeccion de nuestras identidades, ideas y deseos?¿Y si el verdadero Dios es diferente, pero mucho mejor de lo que pudimos haber imaginado?Sin importar donde te encuentres en tu viaje espiritual, Dios tiene un nombre te invita a adentrarte en una vision fresca y arraigada en la Biblia de quien Dios es, con el potencial de alterar tu vida con Dios y moldear tu futuro como persona.

Los acontecimientos que tuvieron lugar durante la última semana de Jesús en la tierra —el domingo de ramos, la última cena, el juicio, la muerte de Jesús y su resurrección— son fundamentales para tu

Justice is Gods Righteousness in Action Reclaim what was always meant to be whole. Justice and righteousness are not opposing forces but inseparable pillars of Gods design. But often our minds divide them, even set them in opposition to one another.In What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness?, Rev. Dr. Charlie E. Dates provides a biblical and historical overview of the bond between these two pillars of the Christian faith that challenges our assumptions, renews our understanding, and invites us into a new movement of protest and prayer.With biblical wisdom, theological reflection, and an honest critique of cultural blind spots, this book boldly declares that justice is Gods righteousness in action. True justice cannot exist apart from righteousness, and righteousness is hollow without a commitment to justice. Gods justice restores and reconciles. "When Jesus hung on a cross, God got justice, and we got righteousness."In What Hath Justice to Do with Righteousness? you will:Understand Justice Through a Biblical Lens: Explore how the Bible defines justice as an expression of Gods character and His kingdom purpose. Resist Systemic Injustice on Biblical Grounds: Learn how Scripture equips believers to stand against oppression and advocate for equity in society. Persevere in Gods Truth: Receive spiritual guidance and motivation to remain steadfast in the pursuit of Gods justice. Dates challenges assumptions, exposes divisions, and delivers a call to action for both protest and prayer. Prepare to be called, inspired, and equipped to resist systemic injustice on biblical grounds and embody both justice and righteousness in every step you take. Are you ready to unite what the world seeks to divide?

"Sittsers singular study demonstrates that contemporary Christians drink from a deep well of spiritual practices as they become part of the cloud of witnesses to the faith. . . . Sittser concludes each chapter with exercises designed to reflect on ways that certain spiritual practices can be incorporated into contemporary observance."Publishers Weekly Starred Review, 2007 Ancient Faith for Modern Souls In AD 165, two men named Carpus and Papylus stood before the proconsul of Pergamum, charged with the crime of being Christians. Not even torture could make them deny Christ, so they were burned alive.Is my faithfulness as strong?In the fifth century, Melania the Younger and her husband, Pinian, distributed their enormous wealth to the poor and intentionally practiced the discipline of renunciation.Could living more simply deepen my trust in God? In the seventeenth century, Philipp Jakob Speners love for the Word of God and his desire to help people apply the Bible to their daily life moved him to start "Colleges of Piety," or small groups.In what ways could commitment to community make me more like Christ? The history of Christianity has produced models of spiritual life, some very different from our own, that can enrich and enlarge our spiritual lives. These saints believed in the same God, followed the same Christ, read the same Bible, and walked in the same Spirit. And they lived wholeheartedly for God, like Perpetua, an early Christian martyr; Francis of Assisi, a medieval visionary; Philipp Jakob Spener, the founder of fifteenth-century small groups; and Dorothy Day, a servant of the poor.In Water from a Deep Well, Gerald Sittser opens to us the rich history of spirituality, helping us learn from the practices and stories of believers from the past who thirsted for God. These vibrant narratives reveal deep, powerful faith and demonstrate how old ways can bring new life to our spirituality today. These histories are deep waters from which we can drink to become faithful followers of Jesus, like those who came before us.In this revised edition, youll find history, insights, and practical exercises for incorporating spiritual practices into your life; a new chapter and updates throughout the book; and a new afterword from John Mark Comer. Discover the richness of ancient faith practices and renew your spiritual life with Water from a Deep Well. Whether youre discovering spiritual practices for the first time or seeking to deepen your journey with Christ, this book provides timeless guidance for spiritual growth, drawn from the wisdom of those who have walked the path before you.

Lead Your Congregation to Connect Sunday Worship to Monday Work Work matters to God. Does it matter to his church? Many Christians experience vocational restlessness and anxiety, unsure or unaware how their faith can guide them in their workplaces. What would it look like for your church to affirm, equip, and commission your congregation to embrace a sense of calling and mission in their everyday labor? In Pastoring for Monday, Matt Rusten helps you lead your church to form Christians who follow, represent, and commune with Christ amid their daily work. This book equips you to bridge the divide between the sacred and secular, transforming how your church disciples people for the workplace.Rusten shows how you can intentionally change your language and liturgy to celebrate the ordinary working lives of church members, providing concrete discipleship pathways and pastoral priorities for living out the gospel through vocational discipleship. Youll learn how you can prioritize faith and work as a necessary focus, rather than an optional add-on, for the thriving and collective mission of your church.With Pastoring for Monday, you will: Learn to connect Sunday worship with the realities of Monday work to equip people to follow Jesus through the work week. Find practical discipleship ideas to help believers live out their faith in professional contexts. Transform your preaching and leadership to help your congregation see the value of their daily vocation as a ministry. This book empowers pastors to foster a church culture where every believer is equipped to follow Jesus not just on Sunday but through the workdays that follow. With Pastoring for Monday, help your congregation connect Sunday worship to Monday work and transform the way your ministry bridges faith and work.

What If You Saw Your Hobbies as Holy? Maybe youre an athlete or collector, a chef or film critic, a painter or video gamer. Your hobbies arent arbitrary passions. The same God who formed your muscles and nervous system also formed the specific ways you love to play. He understands the delight you feel in your garden or your excitement as you open up a new board game. And he calls it good.We often view play as a distraction from lifes serious responsibilities, but in Created to Play, Brianna Lambert reveals the ways God blesses your hobbies and uses them to form and pull you into worship. Lambert explores ten different titles you may inhabit in your play: Beholder, Curator, Maker, Herald, Restorer, Connecter, Nourisher, Mover, Caretaker, and Historian.This book helps you view your hobbies as opportunities not just for individual expression but also for communal enjoyment. With winsome practicality and theological reflection, Lambert draws you to glory in the God who loves and teaches you through play.With Created to Play, you will: Explore how hobbies shape your spiritual formation, offering a fresh perspective on the theology of hobbies and leisure. Identify yourself among ten unique roles we take on through hobbies, uncovering how play shapes your identity in Christ. Learn to embrace rest and joy through hobbies, reenvisioning leisure as life-giving rather than wasteful. Challenge your guilt around play by learning how hobbies can form you spiritually, draw you into worship, and help you reflect Gods character. You can experience how God is already participating in your hobbies with you, sharing in the joy they bring. If you are seeking a biblical perspective on your hobbies or struggling to enjoy leisure amid the demands of a busy life, this book can help you reclaim play as a vital part of spiritual formation.Play isnt about what you get or achieve but about who you become in the process.

Heaven: Why It Matters Here and Now Have we forgotten heaven? Bestselling author and pastor Brian Zahnd invites us to remember heaven, to experience and embrace the divine mystery of the spiritual realm in this lifetime. This slow and steady progression of a deeper Christian faith that draws us nearer to Goda "pilgrimage of the soul"fosters in us a love for both the heavenly and the earthly.For too long, the conversation about heaven has been caught between two extremes. On one hand, there is the shallow "escapist" theology that reduces salvation to a reservation for the afterlife, unconcerned with Gods good earth or issues of justice in the world.On the other hand, many of us have overcorrected, hyperfocusing on the here and now and losing sight of the spiritual reality beyonda fatal mistake if our Christianity is to have a compelling message in the twenty-first century. Our faith must once again speak confidently and humbly about the reality of the spiritual worldthe reality of unseen existences.In Unseen Existences, youll find a fresh way of looking at heaven that pushes back against extremes, a vision for life as a pilgrimage to our true home in heaven and union with God, and encouragement to persevere through the injustices of this world with hope. Unseen Existences will help you renew your faith, expand your perspective, and re-embrace the divine mystery of heaven. Though life can be uncertain and unjust, our pilgrimage is preparing us for the world to come, where we will see Christ face-to-face. With the company of our Helper, Advocate, and Comforter, we press on, trusting he will lead us home.

"When we interact with our LGBTQ+ neighbors we are not interacting with an ideology, a political movement, a social media post, a caricature from a movie, or a law being debated in Congress. We are interacting with people made in the image of God, who our Savior bled and died to redeem. We are interacting with someone God literally loved to the point of his own death."Cultivate Community With LGBTQ+ Neighbors Too often, fear and suspicion have characterized churches response to LGTBQ+ people. As we remain committed to the historic Christian teachings about marriage and sexuality, American evangelical churches have also harmed a community we have not understood. Our default has been to keep LGBTQ+ people at arms length.But there is another way, one that resists both culture wars and the pressure to revise scriptural teaching; one that embraces people and clings to historic witness.In Love All Our Neighbors, Tony Scarcello shows how holding a traditional sexual ethic does not have to lead toward the exclusion of LGBTQ+ people from church. Drawing from biblical theology, cultural data, and the authors personal experience as a same-sex-attracted pastor, this book teaches traditional Christians and churches how to truly care for LGBTQ+ people. Scarcello explains how churches can and should be places of conviction, humility, and radical love for everyone.In Love All Our Neighbors, youll learn how Jesus loves LGBTQ+ people and desires to know them, how churches have built unbiblical barriers between LGBTQ+ people and Jesus, and how to dismantle these barriers and minister with care, without compromising orthodox theology. If youre a church leader who upholds a traditional sexual ethic and seeks to genuinely care for LGBTQ+ individuals, youll find this book both challenging and transformative. With thoughtful guidance, Love All Our Neighbors equips churches committed to historic Christian teaching to overcome barriers, fostering a Jesus-centered, life-giving community that embraces everyone with grace and love. Our churches can become environments where LGBTQ+ people can find and follow Jesus in life-giving community.

Move Past Anxiety and Into Confident Witness Are fear and anxiety holding you back from sharing your faith? Does the thought of evangelism make you uneasy or leave you concerned about making others uncomfortable? The biggest barrier to evangelism, Mark Teasdale argues, is not lack of training or informationits fear.To overcome this fear, we must engage not just intellectually and spiritually, but also psychologically. In Socially Awkward Evangelism, Teasdale considers evangelism through the lens of psychology, helping you overcome the roadblocks that often accompany sharing your faith. Teasdale offers resources for dealing with anxiety and shame and helps you communicate in ways that reduce uncertainties in others, utilizing recent developments in understanding mental and emotional health.Socially Awkward Evangelism: addresses the underlying fears and anxieties often tied to evangelism with tools informed by psychology, offers practical tools for overcoming fears about evangelism, challenges common misperceptions about evangelism, and helps you communicate your faith authentically, sensitively, and creatively. Through practical exercises, theological foundations, and psychological insights, this book will guide you to thoughtfully attend to your inner life, your social context, and the heart of Jesus, helping you move beyond fear to embrace evangelism as the blessing its meant to be.Whether youre a church leader or educator training others, a student eager to learn, or someone who struggles with the social anxiety often tied to evangelism, Socially Awkward Evangelism provides the tools to help you step into this sacred task with confidence and purpose.

You were told to live a meaningful life. But no one ever told you how. Our lives are shaped by contradictions. Competing voices tell us who to be, what to want, and how to live. The result? A fragmented moral imagination. Were handed a thousand broken messages and left to cobble together something resembling a life. But instead of clarity, we get exhaustion. Instead of wisdom, we get anxiety.This leaves you asking yourself How can I get through when I feel alone and confused? How can I live well in this broken and chaotic world? In To Live Well, Alan Noble shows you how you can not only endure but flourish in life. Through exploring the seven virtues of prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance, faith, hope, and love, youll learn how to choose gracefully, act justly, suffer steadfastly, live moderately, believe soundly, hope resolutely, and love rightly. This book wont give you a ten-step plan to fix everything. It doesnt promise clarity overnight. But it will invite you into something deeper: an ancient, time-tested path of habits of heart and mind that shape who we are and how we live.With honesty, theological depth, and a mentors heart, Noble names your confusion and offers an antidotenot by escaping the mess but by learning how to live faithfully within it. If youve ever longed for something solid in a world that just wants to sell you more temporary stuff, To Live Well is a good place to begin.

Including People with Disabilities Is Essential to Your Churchs Witness God wants people of all abilities to be active participants in his kingdom. But churches have not always made it clear that people with disabilities are both part of Gods story and fully welcome in their communities. If the church is to be a credible witness, it must reach and include people with disabilities within its evangelism, mission, and everyday life.In Disability and Evangelism, Rochelle Scheuermann casts a vision for including people with disabilities in all aspects of evangelism, from how we understand and tell the gospel story, to how we evangelize to and with people with disabilities. This groundbreaking book invites us to reshape our evangelism theology and practice so that people with disabilities are central in all we think, say, and do. Scheuermann uncovers how Gods story in Scripture responds to the complexities of disability and provides both the means and message to share good news among people of all abilities. She then explores issues of evangelism practice, including how we understand conversion, an expanded understanding of accommodation, and pursuing interdependence in ministry.In Disability and Evangelism, you will gain a biblical understanding of both disability and evangelism; hear stories from people with a range of disabilities; study evangelism practices that go beyond traditional approaches that are key for doing evangelism with and among people with disabilities; understand why many people with disabilities feel excluded from and do not attend church; and engage with discussion questions in each chapter. This book shows how the gospel really is good news for people of all abilities. Understanding and embracing disability is not only a matter of compassion and justice. People with disabilities will help the church to counteract faulty visions of power, autonomy, and self-promotion and to encounter the good news of Jesus more deeply. If youre looking for a resource that invites people with disabilities to be both recipients and active participants in Gods mission, Disability and Evangelism is for you.About the Series Center for Disability and Ministry books explore the intersection of disability and practical theology in partnership with the Center for Disability and Ministry at Western Theological Seminary. Co-edited by Benjamin T. Conner and John Swinton, this series explores key issues in disability theology through the framework of practical theology, aiming to increase knowledge as well as faithfully impact Christian practice.