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Inspiring Readings Of The Inspired Text-- Taking The Bible Personally, After The Manner Of Friends, Paul Anderson Mar 2020

Inspiring Readings Of The Inspired Text-- Taking The Bible Personally, After The Manner Of Friends, Paul Anderson

Quaker Religious Thought

In the experience and conviction of Friends, the sway and power of Scripture lies not in an appeal to top-down authority, but in its transformative character, attested by its inspiring thrust. This view is also biblical, as the Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy to resist false teachers by clinging to what he has been taught since childhood. Indeed, the sacred writings are able to instruct one unto “salvation through faith in Jesus Christ” because of their God-breathed origin and character (2 Timothy 3:15-17). Early Friends also asserted the biblically-correct claim that the Word of God is centrally Jesus Christ, the Word …


Shall Be Bright At Last: Reflections On Suffering And Hope In The Letters Of Paul, Nijay Gupta, Martha Byrne Van Houten, Sarah Swartzendruber, Alec Ward, Martha Ekhoff, Anna S. Carlson, Jared Bucko, Paul C. Moldovan, Alex Finkelson Jan 2020

Shall Be Bright At Last: Reflections On Suffering And Hope In The Letters Of Paul, Nijay Gupta, Martha Byrne Van Houten, Sarah Swartzendruber, Alec Ward, Martha Ekhoff, Anna S. Carlson, Jared Bucko, Paul C. Moldovan, Alex Finkelson

Monographs

These nine essays on suffering offer exercises in Christian hope. The contributors reveal honest and tender wounds of the many harsh realities of life in a broken world awaiting full redemption. They meditate on Paul's holy words that teach us to pray with expectation and live by faith. They encourage fellow pilgrims to trust the path and stick together.

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"Contextualized Digital Library Evaluation: The Perseus Digital Library Within Theological Research", Paul Hartog Dec 2019

"Contextualized Digital Library Evaluation: The Perseus Digital Library Within Theological Research", Paul Hartog

The Christian Librarian

As the development of digital libraries increases, the growth has been accompanied by a refinement of evaluation criteria and methods. Evaluators are increasingly aware that the context of digital library usage (the social, cultural, academic, and institutional environments of the users) is an essential consideration of effective assessment. This article evaluates the Perseus Digital Library through the needs and objectives of a specific learning community – those engaged in theological research. After a review of relevant literature, a rationale is given for ranking ten key facets of digital library evaluation by order of importance. These criteria are then applied to …


Fitchett And Nolans' "Case Studies In Spiritual Care: Healthcare Chaplaincy Assessments, Interventions & Outcomes" (Book Review), Xin "Lucy" Bai Dec 2019

Fitchett And Nolans' "Case Studies In Spiritual Care: Healthcare Chaplaincy Assessments, Interventions & Outcomes" (Book Review), Xin "Lucy" Bai

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Kozar's "Sweet Tea For The Soul: Down-Home Devotions To Comfort The Heart" (Book Review), Elizabeth A. Nolan Dec 2019

Kozar's "Sweet Tea For The Soul: Down-Home Devotions To Comfort The Heart" (Book Review), Elizabeth A. Nolan

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Sancken's "Words That Heal: Preaching Hope To Wounded Souls" (Book Review), Xin "Lucy" Bai Dec 2019

Sancken's "Words That Heal: Preaching Hope To Wounded Souls" (Book Review), Xin "Lucy" Bai

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Perrin's "The Kingdom Of God: A Biblical Theology For Life" (Book Review), Craig Rosenbeck Dec 2019

Perrin's "The Kingdom Of God: A Biblical Theology For Life" (Book Review), Craig Rosenbeck

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Wells' "Walk Humbly: Encouragements For Living, Working, And Being" (Book Review), Robert Lancaster Dec 2019

Wells' "Walk Humbly: Encouragements For Living, Working, And Being" (Book Review), Robert Lancaster

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Stott's "Between Two Worlds, The Challenge Of Preaching Today" (Book Review), Dale R. Jensen May 2018

Stott's "Between Two Worlds, The Challenge Of Preaching Today" (Book Review), Dale R. Jensen

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Last's "The Christmas Virtues" (Book Review), Deborah R. Hunt May 2018

Last's "The Christmas Virtues" (Book Review), Deborah R. Hunt

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Cunningham's "Dancing Like Bees: 31 Steps To De-Stress, Delight, And Dance Like Bees" (Book Review), Cindy Hyer May 2018

Cunningham's "Dancing Like Bees: 31 Steps To De-Stress, Delight, And Dance Like Bees" (Book Review), Cindy Hyer

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Pasquarello's "Dietrich: Bonhoeffer And The Theology Of A Preaching Life" (Book Review), Craig Rosenbeck May 2018

Pasquarello's "Dietrich: Bonhoeffer And The Theology Of A Preaching Life" (Book Review), Craig Rosenbeck

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Van Eman's "Disruptive Discipleship: The Power Of Breaking Routine To Kickstart Your Faith" (Book Review), Noelle C. Keller May 2018

Van Eman's "Disruptive Discipleship: The Power Of Breaking Routine To Kickstart Your Faith" (Book Review), Noelle C. Keller

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Pier's "Disruptive Generosity: Stories Of Transforming Cities Through Strategic Giving" (Book Review), Susan Casstevens May 2018

Pier's "Disruptive Generosity: Stories Of Transforming Cities Through Strategic Giving" (Book Review), Susan Casstevens

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Alexander's "The God Guarantee: Finding Freedom From The Fear Of Not Having Enough" (Book Review), Marla J. Black May 2018

Alexander's "The God Guarantee: Finding Freedom From The Fear Of Not Having Enough" (Book Review), Marla J. Black

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Boyd's "Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide For Your Child’S Spiritual Formation" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen May 2018

Boyd's "Imaginative Prayer: A Yearlong Guide For Your Child’S Spiritual Formation" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Robinson's "Introduction To Theology For Ministry" (Book Review), Jeff Gates May 2018

Robinson's "Introduction To Theology For Ministry" (Book Review), Jeff Gates

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Wright's "Let The Gospels Preach The Gospel" (Book Review), Rebekah Phillips May 2018

Wright's "Let The Gospels Preach The Gospel" (Book Review), Rebekah Phillips

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


New's "Live Listen Tell: The Art Of Preaching" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey May 2018

New's "Live Listen Tell: The Art Of Preaching" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Allen's "Nothing To Prove: Why We Can Stop Trying So Hard" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen May 2018

Allen's "Nothing To Prove: Why We Can Stop Trying So Hard" (Book Review), Lindsay Van Sicklen

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Ganssle's "Our Deepest Desires: How The Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations" (Book Review), Jeremy W. Labosier May 2018

Ganssle's "Our Deepest Desires: How The Christian Story Fulfills Human Aspirations" (Book Review), Jeremy W. Labosier

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Stott's "The Preacher’S Portrait: Five New Testament Word Studies" (Book Review), Michael Bain May 2018

Stott's "The Preacher’S Portrait: Five New Testament Word Studies" (Book Review), Michael Bain

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Arthurs's " Preaching As Reminding: Stirring Memory In An Age Of Forgetfulness" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey May 2018

Arthurs's " Preaching As Reminding: Stirring Memory In An Age Of Forgetfulness" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Low's "Preaching That Comes Alive: Delivering A Word From The Lord" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey May 2018

Low's "Preaching That Comes Alive: Delivering A Word From The Lord" (Book Review), Deborah Mcconkey

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Scharf's "Relational Preaching: Knowing God, His Word, And Your Hearers" (Book Review), Deborah M. Taylor May 2018

Scharf's "Relational Preaching: Knowing God, His Word, And Your Hearers" (Book Review), Deborah M. Taylor

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


B&H Español Editorial Staffs' "Rvr 1960 Biblia De Apuntes" (Book Review), Kathleen M. Mcbride May 2018

B&H Español Editorial Staffs' "Rvr 1960 Biblia De Apuntes" (Book Review), Kathleen M. Mcbride

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Meynell's "What Angels Long To Read: Reading And Preaching The New Testament" (Book Review), Paul A. Andrews May 2018

Meynell's "What Angels Long To Read: Reading And Preaching The New Testament" (Book Review), Paul A. Andrews

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Underwood's "Praying For Girls: Asking God For The Things They Need Most" (Book Review), Sheryll Hampton May 2018

Underwood's "Praying For Girls: Asking God For The Things They Need Most" (Book Review), Sheryll Hampton

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Putman And Putmans' "Hope For The Prodigal: Bringing The Lost, Wandering And Rebellious Home" (Book Review), Kristina Elizabeth Claunch May 2018

Putman And Putmans' "Hope For The Prodigal: Bringing The Lost, Wandering And Rebellious Home" (Book Review), Kristina Elizabeth Claunch

The Christian Librarian

No abstract provided.


Bellinger's "Jesus V. Abortion: They Know Not What They Do." (Book Review), James Sauer Apr 2017

Bellinger's "Jesus V. Abortion: They Know Not What They Do." (Book Review), James Sauer

The Christian Librarian

Bellinger, C.K. (2016). Jesus v. abortion: They know not what they do. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books. 340pp. $66.00. ISBN 9781498235051