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Church Folk in Love

Author : Deborah Hardy
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1606472267
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book Church Folk in Love written by Deborah Hardy and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Wow! I have just finished reading Church Folk in Love! What a tremendous book! In poetic prose and rhyme, Deb Hardy has got it! She has actually captured the feelings, senses, and atmosphere of a time gone by! I remember the days, growing up in my home church, when I was coming into manhood and the rush of emotions that welled up inside me. In an amazing way, she has made this reader catapult back to youthful days! You will love it! Kirk U. Thompson, Pastor, Abundant Life SDA Church Philadelphia, PA Deborah Hardy uncovers our human spirit with her daring, yet vulnerable style; exposing while soothing; divulging while protecting; agitating while healing. Kwame Ronnie Vanderhorst, CoFounder, Prepare Our Youth, Inc. This unique collection of short stories and poems captivates our true-life relationship experiences. They concisely, yet in a rich and clever way, tell stories of young love and the challenges faced by couples as they grow and mature in love. The stories, some humorous, others reflective, allow the reader to identify their own experiences. At the same time, the writing yields tidbits of wisdom. Karen E. Fulton, LICSW, Social Worker Church Folk in Love is a touching, healing, spirit filled book that will inspire and encourage each reader as they experience their life's journey. Debbie, I applaud and thank you for allowing God to enrich your ministry and empower others through your creative project. Cynthia Powell Hicks, M.A, PH.D. CFIL provides a mirror in poetic lines to engage us in reflection on some of the interesting contours unique to church life. We can relate in many ways to the traditions and scenes that are reminiscent of black cultural life in America. In addition, the writing reveals a broad knowledge base and interesting insights into human behavior and the complexities of human relationships. Jimmy Ferguson, Pastor, Berea Temple SDA Church Baltimore, MD Church Folk in Love is an inspirational reading experience that will take you back to those dreamy-eyed days. After reading CFIL, I realized again how blessed I am to be a church folk in love. Walter Hardy, Husband For more information about Church Folk in Love, the author and BenMykel Media Ministries, please visit www. Benmykel.com.

Church Folk

Author : Michele Andrea Bowen
Publisher : Walk Worthy Press
ISBN 13 : 0759524645
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (595 download)

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Download or read book Church Folk written by Michele Andrea Bowen and published by Walk Worthy Press. This book was released on 2001-06-21 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theophilus Henry Simmons is young, single, sexy, and just about the finest black man any wishful mother and daughter have ever seen in Charleston, Mississippi. He's also a pastor. And when he starts courting the quiet, homespun Essie Lee Lane-and she accepts his marriage proposal-a few of the church folk decide to teach Essie what it really means to be a pastor's wife, and show her how little she knows about them. But as Theophilus gains prominence in his denomination, Essie evolves from a mousy parishioner into an independent and Godly woman. Now sporting an afro and driving her new purple Cadillac, Essie teaches the church folk what it really means to stand by your man-and your beliefs.

More Church Folk

Author : Michele Andrea Bowen
Publisher : Hachette+ORM
ISBN 13 : 0446569577
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (465 download)

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Download or read book More Church Folk written by Michele Andrea Bowen and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2009-11-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bestselling author Michele Andrea Bowen, the uproarious sequel to her hit novel Church Folk. It is now 1986, and the preachers of the Gospel United Church are preparing for their much-anticipated Triennial General Conference. The last time readers encountered the good Rev. Theophilus Simmons, he was a newlywed and the pastor of a modest-sized congregation in Memphis. Now he's the father of three and running a congregation in St. Louis. His best friend, Rev. Eddie Tate, is now with a fast growing church in Chicago, but he is getting real frustrated with the way things are run in the Gospel United Church. Marcel Brown and his father, Ernest, along with Sonny Washington and Bishop Larsen Giles have had two decades to perfect their slimy methods of "tapping" church funds and other misdeeds. Now they've found a secret weapon that will allow them to make fast money and accomplish what they failed to do 20 years ago--buy off enough power to dominate the entire denomination, put their cronies in key spots, and ransack the church like it is the spoils of war. It won't be long before the two opposing sides face off..."church-folk" style.

Jesus > Religion

Author : Jefferson Bethke
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1400205409
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Jesus > Religion written by Jefferson Bethke and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abandon dead, dry, religious rule-keeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Jefferson Bethke burst into the cultural conversation with a passionate, provocative poem titled "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus." The 4-minute video became an overnight sensation, with 7 million YouTube views in its first 48 hours (and 23+ million in a year). Bethke's message clearly struck a chord with believers and nonbelievers alike, triggering an avalanche of responses running the gamut from encouraged to enraged. In his New York Times bestseller Jesus > Religion, Bethke unpacks similar contrasts that he drew in the poem--highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair, and hope. With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a works-based, fake-smile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a path of destructive behavior. Along the way, Bethke gives you the tools you need to: Humbly and prayerfully open your mind Understand Jesus for all that he is View the church from a brand-new perspective Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he's not a pastor or theologian, but simply an ordinary, twenty-something who cried out for a life greater than the one for which he had settled. On this journey, Bethke discovered the real Jesus, who beckoned him with love beyond the props of false religion. Praise for Jesus > Religion: "Jeff's book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Listen to that voice, then follow it--right to the feet of Jesus." --Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody, Always "The book you hold in your hands is Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz meets C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity meets Augustine's Confessions. This book is going to awaken an entire generation to Jesus and His grace." --Derwin L. Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, author of Limitless Life: Breaking Free from the Labels That Hold You Back

If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk

Author : John Pavlovitz
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 1646982134
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (469 download)

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Download or read book If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk written by John Pavlovitz and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible. Imagine for a moment what the world might look like if we as people of faith, morality, and conscience actually aspired to this mantra. What if we were fully burdened to create a world that was more loving and equitable than when we arrived? What if we invited one another to share in wide-open, fearless, spiritual communities truly marked by compassion and interdependence? What if we daily challenged ourselves to live a faith that simply made us better humans? John Pavlovitz explores how we can embody this kinder kind of spirituality where we humbly examine our belief system to understand how it might compel us to act in less-than-loving ways toward others. This simple phrase, "Thou Shalt Not Be Horrible," could help us practice what we preach by creating a world where: spiritual community provides a sense of belonging where all people are received as we are; the most important question we ask of a religious belief is not Is it true? but rather, is it helpful? it is morally impossible to pledge complete allegiance to both Jesus and America simultaneously; the way we treat others is the most tangible and meaningful expression of our belief system. In If God Is Love, Don't Be a Jerk, John Pavlovitz examines the bedrock ideas of our religion: the existence of hell, the utility of prayer, the way we treat LGBTQ people, the value of anger, and other doctrines to help all of us take a good, honest look at how the beliefs we hold can shape our relationships with God and our fellow humans—and to make sure that love has the last, loudest word.

Muslims, Magic and the Kingdom of God

Author : Rick Love
Publisher : William Carey Library
ISBN 13 : 9780878084432
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (844 download)

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Download or read book Muslims, Magic and the Kingdom of God written by Rick Love and published by William Carey Library. This book was released on 2000 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book combines a description of folk Islam, biblical perspectives, and strategies for church planting among Muslims. In his theory on Muslim evangelism, Love tackles the major issues of encountering spiritual powers, contextualization, and leadership development. Teachers of Islamic subjects and practitioners in Muslim countries enthusiastically welcome this book.

My Journey with Church Folk

Author : Bernestine McGhee Ed.D.
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1644927942
Total Pages : 54 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (449 download)

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Book Synopsis My Journey with Church Folk by : Bernestine McGhee Ed.D.

Download or read book My Journey with Church Folk written by Bernestine McGhee Ed.D. and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here are basically three reasons for writing this book: 1) To leave a legacy. 2) To present some personal church experiences. 3) To introduce actions on differing crimes against society. I have many thoughts and reflections on how I have been treated by church folk. One Sunday a mentor approached me and handed me a journal saying, "Here, you will need this to keep record of your journey." One day you will look back and wonder how you accomplished so much! For a while, I was journaling on a regular basis. Then it dawned on me to take notes or journal in church, so I could study more later. After looking back and reflecting, I was inspired to write a book. It is a way to share some awareness of church activities that can really leave you feeling disappointed. The revolution presently going on revealed unlawful acts, including some that have been questioned and shut down such as job and sexual harassment, along with fraternity initiation crimes. In my opinion, these are shameful acts against society. Our advanced and global world must not ignore these actions. Speak out, be heard even if it is your church folk.

A Voice from the Darkness

Author : David W. Folk Ph.D
Publisher : WestBow Press
ISBN 13 : 1973655888
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book A Voice from the Darkness written by David W. Folk Ph.D and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jacki is a thirty-year-old woman just trying to get through life, but she has no vision or goals. Joshua, an older Christian man, comes into her life and turns her world upside-down. They fall into love, but fate is just around the corner.

Building a Discipling Culture

Author : Mike Breen
Publisher : 3dm International
ISBN 13 : 9780982452103
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Building a Discipling Culture written by Mike Breen and published by 3dm International. This book was released on 2014-09-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Much ink and many pages have been devoted to all of the missional issues facing the Western church today. As our culture becomes more post-Christian with each passing day, we are all realizing that what has worked in the past is no longer working, that we are far less effective for the Kingdom than we were even 10 years ago. But we would suggest it isn’t because we don’t know what the Great Commission states or the imperatives of the Gospel, or that our church services just aren’t getting it done. It’s because we are in the midst of a discipleship crisis in the Western church. The people sitting in our pews are rarely becoming like the people we read about in Scripture. They may come to a worship service, join a small group or even tithe, but their lives just don’t seem to look like Jesus’ life. The truth of the matter is that we don’t have a missional problem or leadership problem in the Western church. We have a discipleship problem. If we make disciples like Jesus made them, we’ll never have a problem finding leaders or seeing new people coming to faith. The central issue is that we have no idea how to make disciples who can do the things that Jesus did for the reasons Jesus did them. Building a Discipling Culture is the product of more than 25 years of hands-on discipleship practice in a post-Christian context that has turned into a worldwide discipling movement, dealing specifically with how to make the types of missional disciples Jesus spoke of. We all want to make disciples. Most of us are unsure how to do it. Dallas Willard put it this way: 'Every church needs to be able to answer two questions. One, do we have a plan for making disciples? Two, does our plan work?' For most of our church communities, we have a plan, but the plan isn’t working. If you find yourself in this situation, this book is for you." -- Publisher's description.

Love Means Love

Author : DAVID RUNCORN
Publisher : SPCK
ISBN 13 : 0281084424
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Love Means Love written by DAVID RUNCORN and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the Bible really condemn same-sex relationships? Many Christians wrestle with this question. Here, in his compassionate, cogent book, David Runcorn outlines how someone can support same-sex relationships on the basis of the Bible, not in spite of it. The Church, in every time and place, finds itself working out the shock and surprise of God’s unfolding ways – often scandalized by where holiness, goodness and the life of God are to be found. Runcorn’s insightful and moving reflections show how speaking in gospel friendship will help to dispel the anxiety and division that have tended to mark the Church’s response to homosexuality. Covering sexual abstinence and celibacy, sexuality and the sacred, he leads us to one powerful conclusion: love means love. ‘Brim-full of gentle and clear wisdom. Highly recommended!’ PAUL BAYES, Bishop of Liverpool ‘Joyful, truthful, scandalously inclusive . . . This book will literally save lives. It opens the door of grace and beckons you in.’ NICK BUNDOCK, Rector of St James and Emmanuel, Didsbury ‘Liberates us to read our beloved Bible with faithfulness, both to the text and to the fruit of Christ we often see in LGBT+ lives. For a good number of us, it will be met with a cry of “at last!”’. JODY STOWELL, Vicar of St Michael’s Harrow and Chair of London Clergy

So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore

Author : Wayne Jacobsen
Publisher : Windblown Media
ISBN 13 : 1935170015
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (351 download)

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Download or read book So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore written by Wayne Jacobsen and published by Windblown Media. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jake Colsen, an overworked and disillusioned pastor, happens into a stranger who bears an uncanny resemblance (in manner) to the apostle John. A number of encounters with John as well as a family crisis lead Jake to a new understanding of what his life should be like: one filled with faith bolstered by a steady, close relationship with the God of the universe. Facing his own disappointment with Christianity, Jake must forsake the habits that have made his faith rote and rediscover the love that captured his heart when he first believed. Compelling and intensely personal, So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anything relates a man's rebirth from performance-based Christianity to a loving friendship with Christ that affects all he does, thinks, and says. As John tells Jake, "There is nothing the Father desires for you more than that you fall squarely in the lap of his love and never move from that place for the rest of your life."

Love Your Church

Author : Tony Merida
Publisher : The Good Book Company
ISBN 13 : 1784986097
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book Love Your Church written by Tony Merida and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to grow in love for your church. God calls us to be "devoted to one another in love" (Romans 12:10). What does this look like for us today? How can we be the kind of church member who makes a real difference? This engaging book by Tony Merida explores what church is, why being part of it is exciting, and why it’s worthy of our love and commitment. He sets out eight privileges and responsibilities of a church member: to belong, to welcome, to gather, to care, to serve, to honour, to witness and to send. As we see how wonderful it is to belong to God’s family and be a part of his amazing witness to both the earthly and the heavenly realms, we’ll grow in our love for and commitment to our local church. This is a great book for every churchgoer to read, whether they’re new or have been attending for some time but need re-energising with God’s vision for the local church. With a discussion guide at the end of the book, Love Your Church is also a great resource for small groups.

You Are What You Love

Author : James K. A. Smith
Publisher : Brazos Press
ISBN 13 : 1493403664
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (934 download)

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Download or read book You Are What You Love written by James K. A. Smith and published by Brazos Press. This book was released on 2016-03-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are what you love. But you might not love what you think. In this book, award-winning author James K. A. Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. He explains that worship is the "imagination station" that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom. This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleship. Following the publication of his influential work Desiring the Kingdom, Smith received numerous requests from pastors and leaders for a more accessible version of that book's content. No mere abridgment, this new book draws on years of Smith's popular presentations on the ideas in Desiring the Kingdom to offer a fresh, bottom-up rearticulation. The author creatively uses film, literature, and music illustrations to engage readers and includes new material on marriage, family, youth ministry, and faith and work. He also suggests individual and communal practices for shaping the Christian life.

Introverts in the Church

Author : Adam S. McHugh
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830889272
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Introverts in the Church written by Adam S. McHugh and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever felt out of place as an introvert in an extroverted church culture? With practical illustrations from church and parachurch contexts, McHugh offers ways for introverts to serve, lead, worship, and even evangelize in ways consistent with their personalities. This expanded edition is essential reading for introverted Christians and church leaders alike.

All About Church Folks

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Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595407153
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (954 download)

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Download or read book All About Church Folks written by and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

Author : Danyelle Newton
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1468566318
Total Pages : 109 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (685 download)

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Download or read book Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places written by Danyelle Newton and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-05-16 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking For Love In All Th e Wrong Places is an inspirational book for females of all race and age groups. Many females struggle with acceptance and love and because of this they end up involved in different types of unhealthy relationships. This book will teach females that if they put their trust and love in God first then the right type of love and acceptance they desire will come. Included in this book is scripture reference for each chapter, so the reader will have a bible basis to reflect on. Also there are discussion questions at the end of each chapter for studying and reflection. Danyelle Newtons struggle for looking for love in all of the wrong places is reflected throughout the pages of this book. This book is not only her testimony of the wrong love she looked for because she didnt have her trust and faith in God, but it reflects her journey towards finding the right type of love as well. Once she found Christ, her views on love changed and the love she was searching for didnt have to be found because it was right inside of her all along.

It Happens to Church Folks Too.

Author : Ursula Williams-Connor
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1604772131
Total Pages : 70 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (47 download)

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Download or read book It Happens to Church Folks Too. written by Ursula Williams-Connor and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2007-10 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: