In Search Of Authentic Faith

Author : Steve Rabey
Publisher : WaterBrook
ISBN 13 : 9781578563197
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Search of Authentic Faith written by Steve Rabey and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2001 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vital lessons from the Postmodern Reformation: How emerging generations are transforming the church. There is no one right way to “do church” for Generations X and Y and for the generations that will follow. But one thing is certain: The traditional baby-boomer church model isn’t cutting it for many young people seeking an authentic expression of Christian faith. Now noted author and journalist Steve Rabey takes a close look at the church in the midst of wrenching social, cultural, and philosophical changes. Drawing from thorough research and extensive interviews with emerging church leaders, he has written a comprehensive guide to what post-boomer leaders are thinking, doing, and trying in order to reach new audiences of largely unchurched but spiritually hungry people. Rabey examines such vital questions as: >How can we overcome the inherent distrust young people have toward institutions such as the church? >How can worship services provide both an intimate spiritual connection for believers and a winsome spiritual reality for unbelievers? >How can the church build relationships with postmodernists who have little use for absolute truth? >How can we understand and reach out to the vast array of distinct subcultures among the emerging generations? The emerging generations are yearning for something authentic and compelling. Something satisfying and hopeful.In Search of Authentic Faithprovides Christians with fresh insight into these intriguing minds and the hearts behind them and how these new leaders will transform ministry in the twenty-first century.

Author : Gary Thomas
Publisher : Zondervan
ISBN 13 : 031082852X
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Authentic Faith written by Gary Thomas and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 2009-07-27 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The faith God calls us to is far more than glowing positivism that shields us from life's struggles. It is one that guides us into a deepening intimacy with the God who sustains us in the broad sweep of life. Bestselling author Gary Thomas helps us sharpen our spiritual vision and fortify our commitment to Christ by examining ten disciplines God uses to forge a fire-tested faith. A biblical view of these disciplines can safeguard us from disillusionment when - not if - difficulties surface in our lives. Sharing scriptural insights, the wisdom of Christians through the centuries, and cogent personal observations, Thomas explores the disciplines of: selflessness, waiting, suffering, persecution, social mercy, forgiveness, mourning, contentment, sacrifice, hope and fear. As Thomas reminds us, faith is about something other than a smooth ride through this fallen world. Rather, authentic faith is shaped, tempered, and purified in the flames of struggle. This eye-opening look at what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus will encourage you, bolster your faith, and help you rise above shallow attachments to fix your heart on things of eternal worth.

Author : Jim Belcher
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830837744
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book In Search of Deep Faith written by Jim Belcher and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2013-11-19 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow pastor Jim Belcher and his family as they take a pilgrimage through Europe, seeking substance for their faith in Christianity's historic, civilizational home. What they find, in places like Lewis's Oxford and Bonhoeffer's Germany, are glimpses of another kind of faith—one with power to cut through centuries and pierce our hearts today.

Author : Dave Hunt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781928660231
Total Pages : 123 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Seeking and Finding God written by Dave Hunt and published by . This book was released on 2006-07-30 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overwhelming evidence indicates that we are eternal beings who will spend eternity somewhere. These compelling proofs show where it will beand how we can know with certainty.

Author : Richard Allan Beck
Publisher : Leafwood Publishers & Acu Press
ISBN 13 : 9780891123507
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Authenticity of Faith written by Richard Allan Beck and published by Leafwood Publishers & Acu Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A popular strategy among contemporary critics of religion is to explain religiosity as an evolutionary adaptation -- a behavior pattern that exists simply because it helped our early human ancestors thrive. An effective response to this type of argument requires the ability to integrate social scientific research, philosophical viewpoints, and theological beliefs. Using social scientific research, Beck identifies the flaws in Freud's dismissal of religion as a neurotic defense against mortal dread. Instead, Beck draws on the writings of William James to show the complexity of religious belief, which emphasizes the uniqueness of the individual believer. Written in a way that is accessible to readers who aren't trained in social scientific research, but rigorous in meeting the standards of the social sciences, The Authenticity of Faith is a masterful example of the "new apologetics." (Steven V. Rouse).

Author : James MacDonald
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0802476120
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Authentic written by James MacDonald and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Has hypocrisy crept into your life? It doesn’t just happen overnight. Drifting into hypocrisy is a long, drawn-out journey away from God’s will for your life and toward a two-faced existence. How do you know when your inner self has deteriorated, when you've become an expert at presenting a faithful-looking facade? Hold up the mirror of God's Word and take a good look. Acting like a Christian and saying all the right words sometimes leads to nothing more than empty piety. If you want to live that vibrant life, if you want to be truly blessed, you must get after the disciplines of genuine faith. Follow along with Pastor James MacDonald on the road toward Truth and explore the disciplines of personal Bible study, personal prayer, fasting, fellowship, and service for Christ. Become the real deal. Be authentic.

Author : Lysa TerKeurst
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
ISBN 13 : 0310395518
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl written by Lysa TerKeurst and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2009-09-22 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is something missing in your life? Lysa TerKeurst knows what it’s like to consider God just another thing on her to-do list. For years she went through the motions of a Christian life: Go to church. Pray. Be nice. She longed for a deeper connection between what she knew in her head and her everyday reality, and she wanted to personally experience God’s presence. Drawing from her own remarkable story of step-by-step faith, Lysa invites you to uncover the spiritually exciting life for which we all yearn. With her trademark wit and spiritual wisdom, Lysa will help you: Learn how to make a Bible passage come alive in your devotional time. Replace doubt, regret, and envy with truth, confidence, and praise. Stop the unhealthy cycles of striving and truly learn to love who you are and what you’ve been given. Discover how to have inner peace and security in any situation. Sense God responding to your prayers. The adventure God has in store for your life just might blow you away.

Author : Rodney Reeves
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780801065675
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Genuine Faith written by Rodney Reeves and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no one - size - fits - all answer. Each of the gospel accounts offer different pictures of following Jesus. Though different from each other, each path can show you the way to be a disciple. A Genuine Faith will guide you to an authentic, personal understanding of the road to discipleship - helping you discover what it means to follow Jesus today.

Author : Thomas Nelson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780718003432
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Answer written by Thomas Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2003-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People are searching for answers to life's most puzzling questions. What is peace? Who is God? Why do bad things happen? What is the purpose of life? The Answer examines the issues and events of our time in light of what the Bible says. With 365 selected writings by the world's best-known classic and contemporary Christian writers. The Answer integrates relevant questions and understandable answers throughout the text of the easiest to understand New Century Version of the Bible.

Author : Sam Sorbo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780982800119
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book True Faith written by Sam Sorbo and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-27 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marriage, Movies, and Miracles. Oh, my! Marriage is a dance (even when you step on each other's toes), and movies are minefields of problems and politics, but miracles are more common than you might believe. Kevin and Sam show that if you keep your feet moving and your hearts focused on God's divine rhythm, you can discover successes you might never imagine. All it takes is a little faith. On Television and in film, Kevin has portrayed demi-gods and evil professors, while in his private life, he's battled his fair share of demons - the three strokes that left him nearly paralyzed and still partially blind. He credits his wife's "tough love" encouragement; nauseating, relentless optimism; and tireless, constant nagging for pulling him through some of the worst episodes in his recovery. Getting married to a fundamentally debilitated "Hercules" was something Sam never shied away from. In Kevin, she recognized the love of her life and determined to see him through thick and thin. The phrase goes, "for better or for worse," and Kevin often says, "She got the 'worse' part out of the way first!" Sam had confidence that Kevin would recover and thrive, and she put action to her faith. In their third year of married life, once doubt about Kevin's full recovery was laid aside, the near-newly-weds determined to build their family. That was going to be yet another trial for them to endure and conquer. They both credit their faith in God for pulling them through the tough times, and laying the foundation for their joy. That is how they came to make movies as a team. Christ said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) Throughout True Faith, the Sorbos personify this verse as they embrace the struggles they meet and use their faith to bolster their responses. Be uplifted and inspired as you join Sam and Kevin on a journey through trials and triumphs, a couple of faithful Christians who work together, learn together, grieve together, and live life as Christ advocates: abundantly.