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Kan man være ryger og pilgrim på samme tid, eller kræver pilgrimsvandringen, at man afstår fra diverse nydelsesmidler? Er det snyd at lade sin bagage transportere med bil? Det er nogle af de spørgsmål, moderne pilgrimme diskuterer indbyrdes, når de vandrer ad fx camino´en til Santiago de Compostela. Det gør flere og flere, for pilgrimsvandringen har fået en renæssance. Forfatterne til antologien Pilgrimsspor undersøger, hvad de vil sige at være pilgrim i en nutidig kontekst, og hvordan nutidens pilgrimme adskiller sig fra middelalderens. De spørger også, hvorfor en religiøs tradition fra middelalderen pludselig er blevet så populær. Er pilgrimsinteressen opstået som et modsvar til tendenser i den postmoderne verden? Svarene indkredser de ved at se på nogle af de forskellige udtryk, pilgrimsspiritualiteten kan have i dag, primært i en protestantisk sammenhæng.

The Woman's Bible (1895-1898) is a work of religious and political nonfiction by American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Despite its popular success, The Woman's Bible caused a rift in the movement between Stanton and her supporters and those who believed that to wade into religious waters would hurt the suffragist cause. Reactions from the press, political establishment, and much of the reading public were overwhelmingly negative, accusing Stanton of blasphemy and sacrilege while refusing to engage with the book's message: to reconsider the historical reception of the Bible in order to make room for women to be afforded equality in their private and public lives.Working with a Revising Committee of 26 members of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, Stanton sought to provide an updated commentary on the Bible that would highlight passages allowing for an interpretation of scripture harmonious with the cause of the women's rights movement. Inspired by activist and Quaker Lucretia Mott's use of Bible verses to dispel the arguments of bigots opposed to women's rights and abolition, Stanton hoped to establish a new way of framing the history and religious representation of women that could resist similar arguments that held up the Bible as precedent for the continued oppression of women. Starting with an interpretation of the Genesis story of Adam and Eve, Stanton attempts to show where men and women are treated as equals in the Bible, eventually working through both the Old and New Testaments. In its day, The Woman's Bible was a radically important revisioning of women's place in scripture that Stanton and her collaborators hoped would open the door for women to obtain the rights they had long been systematically denied.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Elizabeth Cady Stanton's The Woman's Bible is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

KIRKELIG CENSUR? leverer et samlet overblik over de bibelske skrifters syn på kærlighed, køn og seksualitet. I en længere årrække har disse emner været debatteret, undertiden heftigt, men hvad siger teksterne selv?Kjeld Renato Lings påviser systematisk hvordan teksternes oprindelige budskaber på hebraisk og græsk i tidens løb er blevet fortrængt af en magtfuld kirkelig tradition - og fortsat bliver det i det 21. årh. - i form af censurerede eller fordrejede oversættelser. Man får uvægerligt det indtryk at de bibelske forfattere på flere punkter har haft en betydelig bredere horisont end mange af vor tids oversættere og kirkelige talerør.Bogen rummer en række tankevækkende og inspirerende genlæsninger af relevante bibelpassager. Derudover bidrager forfatteren med en række nye forslag til mere respektfulde, tekstnære og livsbekræftende gengivelser af relevante ord og udtryk på originalsprogene.

Are you a mudrunner? You might be if you are:┬╖ willing to go all-in,┬╖ determined to overcome any obstacle, and┬╖ ready to fight to the finish no matter what it takes.Jesus is looking for mudrunners. Not the kind who participate in Tough Mudders and Warrior Dashes, but men and women willing to advance HisKingdom as a way of life.In Mudrunner, Charlie Marquis shares riveting stories from his own Kingdom adventures across the globe: proclaiming Jesus to forgotten tribes, witnessing miracles, pushing back spiritual darkness, even running from a lion!He also provides Biblical challenges, equipping and inspiring believers to join Jesus in His Kingdom cause-whether across the street or across the sea.Mud-running isn''t easy. It comes with hard assignments, great sacrifices, and a constant dependence on God.But it''s a race worth running-because Jesus is worthy of it!

A young man leaves a mysterious hidden paradise to search for someone he has met only in his dreams. His sole companion is a large, white dog. Will he overcome the dangers and temptations he faces and find his one true love?Son of Abeilhe is Book 2 in the series Tales of Ellmoria, written by Teresa M. Arsenault

A thought-provoking Christian devotional based on Bible verses, with personal reflections and uplifting messages to motivate and inspire you on your faith journey. You will find hope and comfort, as well as encouragement to act with kindness and compassion for others. You will feel the promise and joy that God is always by our side-His light and love protecting and guiding us through life's many seasons.

Reclaiming Men's Spirituality is a study that investigates men's spirituality by exploring three research questions: Can a form of spirituality about men be identified and described, how can this spirituality be examined, and what is it that needs to be reclaimed? To answer these questions and at the same time remain committed to the importance of lived experience, this study opted to investigate the lives of men by attending to ten spiritual histories. The study is situated in Malta, and the ten spiritual histories provide access to various features, expressions, and contours that relate closely to men's being. Semi-structured interviews were also conducted with ten spiritual directors who have men as spiritual directees. Their contribution clarifies the structure of men's spirituality, the effort required when directing male spiritual directees and the impact generated in the lives of men thanks to spiritual direction. To provide a frame of reference for the examination of all the gathered data, John of the Cross's spiritual framework has been chosen as the mystical instrument against which men's spiritualities are studied, leading to richer insights into the operations, motives, goals, and problems of such spiritualities.

We live in the wealthiest and most heavily defended world in history, so why do we feel so insecure? In a secular world, what does Christian theology have to say about this problem? Security after Christendom combines practical examples, social scientific research, and an ecumenical approach to political theology to answer these questions. It argues that Christendom was a plural phenomenon of imagined security communities of East and West whose unravelling continues to have implications for global politics today, as dramatically illustrated by Russia's war in Ukraine. While notions of a new Christendom are idolatrous and delusional, secular imaginaries of national security or the liberal international order are both destructive and unstable. True security--radical inclusion, nonviolent protection, and abundant provision--is an eschatological phenomenon, inaugurated by Christ. Security after Christendom is neither found in faithful government nor an exclusive church-as-polis approach but in relations of tension where the fallen powers are continuously confronted by prophetic practices. A post-Christendom community expresses its love for the world by seeking its security, providentially limiting the disorders of the secular age, and offering glimmers of a new earth.

Is there a "hidden code" to the Bible-a code hidden in plain sight-we have been missing for generations? By studying the ministry of Jesus, we can rediscover the blueprint he was following to launch the first-century church. It is a blueprint patterned after the prophetic Old Testament ministries of Elijah and Elisha. Together, let's crack the Elisha Code, renew our first love, and become participants in the next great endtimes revival-a revival marked by a double portion of Christ's miraculous anointing.

This prayer journal, "My Letters to God," is low to no content. It's where you can write your letters to God. A place to talk with the Lord, if you will, where you can have a record of your walk with Him and look back and see how far he has taken you and how He has been with you all along. There is also a place for praise and Thanksgiving, a place for the names of those you are praying for, and a place where you can put your answered prayers.This journal is just a taste of a prayer devotional called "In the Garden," themed around that old hymn. The In the Garden prayer devotional beckons you to sit with Him for a while... to take in His words and listen. It provides a place to share, seek, and believe! It is not a place to rush through like fast food-no, it is like a garden where you sit and stay for a while and enjoy the beauty, sounds, and fragrances. This garden centers around a tree of life that is Jesus. I imagine a river flowing through it where you can take a drink and a place where you can find rest.Are you thirsty? Do you long for His presence? Are you wanting to find rest? Do you see the need to sit with Him a while longer? If so, I invite you to come to the garden with the "In the Garden" prayer devotional journal. It is my prayer that you will be filled to overflowing, that as you seek Him you will find Him. Taste and see that the LORD is good and smell the fragrance of His Love! Amen.

Can two girls secretly fill a neighbor's Christmas with joy?Two sisters set out on a wintry adventure with one important goal; give Mrs. Umberoach a wondrous surprise for Christmas Day. But when the girls arrive to deliver their surprise, they are discovered; what will they find within the mysterious house at the end of the street? The one where kites go missing, and strange rumors abound. With the help of their mom, the sisters discover the joy of giving instead of receiving and that friends, indeed, are everywhere if only we look.St. Nicking at Night is an adventure about seeing past appearances and loving your neighbor as yourself. Combining the anonymous giving spirit of Saint Nick with the three gifts of the magi (wisemen), your family will discover a new way to celebrate Christmas with an exciting new tradition you'll want to continue year after year.I went outside to find a friend but could not find one there, I went outside to be a friend, and friends were everywhere! - Anonymous

The rebels are evading capture so far while hiding on the ice planet. Meanwhile one of the water planets that supplies water for most of the federation is tainted when a large meteor strikes the planet poisoning the water. It is up to a soldier named Ethan and his sister to save the animals on the planet that are dying from the poisoned water and find a new home for them.Arliss and a few others set out on a mission to get clean water for the rebels from a casino that is in Asiatic-Russian territory. And Paula Priest is getting a feel for being a rebel, hunting, cooking, and falling in love with a handsome soldier. And all leading to her getting to Captain her own ship! Alex Harper's plan is coming together with General Potter heading towards his trap at planet Earth but a plague is beginning to spread throughout the entire universe. No planet in the Federation or Asiatic-Russian Alliance has escaped the plague. Will the rebels fall into the same trap as Potter as a fleet of theirs is headed towards Earth as well. Will the doctors find a cure for the plague that is destroying civilization as they know it?

After her dad is tragically killed, Dakota Moore's mom moves her to northern Minnesota, where Dak discovers an outcast classmate may be a reclusive miracle worker. She thinks she found him too late. The truth is, she met him just in time. Now, tucked into a secluded A-frame near a beaver-infested creek with her strong Sioux mom and a lisping little brother, Dak faces a new school and a trio of mean girls. Seemingly alone, she buries herself in a design app and self-pity until an old blind man, his curly-haired horse named Eyeballs, a quirky dragon-doodling classmate, and a strawberry blonde with delicious sun-kissed freckles give her four reasons to keep on living. But will Dak discover the miracle worker's secrets before the next tragedy strikes?

If you're wondering where God is and whether He's real, consider the obvious. If He is real, wouldn't He reveal Himself and give us the answers we're looking for? Surely, those answers should be right in front of us.Even though God has given us nine witnesses of His existence, the world seems to have come up with alternative explanations. How would you interpret these witnesses? Will you follow what the world says or instead acknowledge what each witness says about God?God revealed Himself to me face to face, although I didn't realize it right away. I saw how genuine God is, how pure His heart is and how transparent His message is. When I had my God-moment, everything got set into motion-and that's why I wrote this book.You are precious to God, and you are precious to me. God will reveal Himself to you throughout your life, and hopefully this book will help you to more clearly understand Him.

"Revival's Fire: Embracing True Discipleship in the Midnight Hour" is a stirring call to authentic faith and deep-rooted commitment in a time of spiritual upheaval. Through a series of powerful sermons, this book challenges readers to examine their relationship with God, urging them to move beyond superficial practices into a genuine, life-altering encounter with Jesus Christ.The book opens with "Introduction," setting the stage for a revival deeply anchored in the true gospel. It emphasizes the importance of miracles as God's pathway to salvation and the urgency of the times we live in. "Midnight Hour" further delves into the symbolism of the current times as the last hour before Christ's return, calling for awareness and preparedness."Fanning the Flame" and "Paying the Price" confront the lukewarm attitudes prevalent in many believers. These sections challenge the reader to consider the cost of true discipleship, contrasting it with the ease of passive faith."Becoming a Real Follower" serves as the heart of the book. It focuses on the life of Apostle Peter as a blueprint for transformation from a mere admirer of Christ to a true follower. It juxtaposes Peter's initial denial of Jesus with his ultimate transformation, symbolizing the potential for change in every believer.Throughout, the book interweaves biblical narratives with contemporary applications, making it a compelling read for those yearning for a deeper, more committed spiritual life. It's a wake-up call to the church and individuals alike, pressing the importance of a genuine relationship with Christ in these crucial times."Revival's Fire" is more than a book; it's a journey towards spiritual awakening, calling believers to reignite their passion for God and embrace the fullness of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ in an era that desperately needs authentic witnesses of His power and love.

REFLECT: A Personal and Small Group Guide for Mirroring Jesus is the personal and small-group study companion to REFLECT: Becoming Yourself by Mirroring the Greatest Person in History by Thaddeus J. Williams. Drawing on science, literature, art, theology, history, music, philosophy, pop culture, and more, REFLECT paints a fresh and inspiring vision of how we become most truly ourselves by mirroring Jesus Christ. Each chapter of REFLECT: A Personal and Small Group Guide for Mirroring Jesus expands on a chapter from the book and summarizes the main points. Reflection questions prompt deeper study or discussion, and prayer suggestions help readers identify ways to incorporate insights in prayer. Ideas to practically implement lessons are also included along with recommended resources for further study.REFLECT is the ideal resource for digging deeper into how we can better reflect Christ in every area of our lives.

What do college students struggle with? Hope for? Wonder about? Find joy in?Knowing someone else has faced these same tough questions can be empowering, comforting and encouraging.Written by and for college students, this book of prayers focuses on contemporary issues. From various Christian backgrounds, cultures, and campuses, they share experiences, prayers, and reflections that help them cope with life's difficulties, rejoice in God's grace, and make the best decisions when faced with demanding choices.These real-life experiences-and the prayers rising out of them-will support and guide young adults as they step out on their own, pursue and answer their heart's calling, and establish their growing independence--all with God's help.Prayers are organized by the events that define the life of a college student...--Starting a new term, making new friends, and cultivating relationships--Dealing with classroom pressures and exam week--Encountering new views and new ways of addressing common questions--Maintaining a relationship with God--Juggling commitments--Preparing to graduate and beginning a career path Paperback