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Restored to Earth provides the first comprehensive examination of the religious and ethical dimensions and significance of contemporary restoration practice, an ethical framework that advances the field of environmental ethics in a more positive, action-oriented, experience-based direction. Van Wieren brings together insights and examples from restoration ecology, environmental ethics, religious studies, and conservation and Christian thought....

The Church of Philadelphia, one of the seven churches addressed by Christ in the book of Revelation, holds a unique position among them as the only church that did not receive any rebuke or correction. Unlike the others, which were either warned, chastised, or even threatened with removal, Philadelphia was instead commended for its faithfulness, endurance, and obedience to Christ’s word. The promises given to this church carry significant implications, particularly in their connection to the kingdom promises made to David, a man after God's own heart. Understanding the history and ...

Whether you feel politically homeless, spiritually exhausted, or deeply convicted, Faith and the Ballot invites you to wrestle with the hard questions—and to walk forward with humility, hope, and Kingdom courage.

Kann Business an sich moralisch gut und gottgefällig sein? Manchmal erscheint Business so zwielichtig - Endergebnisse werden manipuliert, Verbraucher werden getäuscht, oder jemand wird befördert, nur weil er Beziehungen hat. Wayne Grudem stellt ein neues Konzept vor: Business selbst verherrlicht Gott, wenn es auf eine Weise betrieben wird, die Gottes Charakter und Schöpfung nachahmt. Er zeigt, dass alle Aspekte des Business, einschließlich der Themen Eigentum, Gewinn, Geld, Wettbewerb sowie Kreditaufnahme und -vergabe, Gott verherrlichen, weil sie Gottes Wesen widerspiegeln.

Written in a style accessible to non-specialists, this book provides teachers, pastors, counselors, and general listeners with an ideal introduction to Christian ethics. It renews the topic of Christian ethics by showing listeners that faithful moral living is achieved through the daily practices of grace and godliness.

This item is a single sermon from pastor Gordan Runyan, of the Ragtown Pulpit, a ministry of Immanuel Baptist Church in Tucumcari, New Mexico. It is an expository message on the parable told by Jotham in Judges 9. In this narrative, the trees of the field are seeking a king to reign over them. They approach the olive tree, the fig tree, and the grapevine, but all these are too busy fulfilling their God-given callings to stop and be the king over the trees. Finally, the desperate trees approach the bramble, who is happy to be asked. Jotham warns them that this could end up destroying them ...

So often in America, we define who we are by what we do. We introduce ourselves by our job titles. We ask, "What do you do?" to be polite in small talk. We define others by their occupations. But there are good reasons to connect what you do with your time, whether that is 9-to-5 work or managing a household full of children. God created us to work, not as judgment but in cooperation with a mandate given to humanity long before the fall. Your work isn't who you are, but it is central to why you are here.

My first question was “Does God exist?” But, I would have other questions that followed if He existed. For example, if He existed, I needed to know which God was it or does it matter? If it was Jesus all along, I had some questions. I was a Catholic growing up, but I didn’t have answers to the "Problem of Evil". Was Jesus the savior that damns all my friends and the billions of non-believers to hell who don’t believe in him?

Throughout history, many people have rejected God because they wanted to act immorally - why does it seem like those walking away from God today believe God is the immoral one? There are so many competing visions of morality. One's culture, background, political affiliation, and religious beliefs (or lack thereof) have profound impacts on our moral thought. What one person says is right another says is wrong, and vice versa, leading to much debate and confusion.

Sohrab Ahmari challenges the postmodern Western worldview by asking 12 timeless, fundamental questions about life - and reveals that true freedom and happiness is found in the wisdom of traditional thought. We've pursued and achieved the modern dream of defining ourselves - but at what cost? The...

Wisdom in the Book of Proverbs The Book of Proverbs, a central text in the wisdom literature of the Bible, offers timeless insights into living a life of righteousness, discernment, and moral integrity. Penned primarily by King Solomon, whose wisdom was a gift from God (1 Kings 3:5-12), Proverbs provides practical guidance for daily living, emphasizing the importance of wisdom as the foundation for a successful and godly life. Its teachings transcend time and culture, resonating with individuals seeking clarity and purpose in navigating the complexities of human experience. Wisdom, as ...

In Awakening to I Am Love, David Youngren, the creator of Amazing Life, the best-selling meditation program, makes the case that finding your true self is the prerequisite to a happy, fulfilling, and purposeful life. Combining spiritual wisdom and scientific research with real-life stories, David inspires and guides us to move past our fearful egoic thinking and awaken within to the presence of love - our true self.

This is an audiobook hoping to embolden doubt and sharpen unanswerable questions, all in the context of loving the self and one another. Ridiculously, it believes the world can be healed through such a hope. It is especially addressed to those allergic to the word “faith”, and others who feel confident and proud in the faith they profess or system of thought they live by. Humbling Faith helps us see how our beliefs, or non-beliefs, our belongings, and identities, often remain flawed, myopic, self-absorbed, unredeemed.

Widely respected pastor and ethicist Robin Lovin offers sage counsel in this helpful book, arguing that to resist the trend of polarization in our church we must rediscover how the gospel teaches us to understand ourselves, our neighbors, and the purpose of politics. With questions for discussion and reflection aligned with the content of each chapter, What Do We Do When Nobody Is Listening? provides an accessible road map for navigating out of the morass of polarization into a brighter future of church unity, during election seasons and beyond.

Religious traditions in the United States are characterized by ongoing tension between assimilation to the broader culture and defiant rejection of cultural incursions. However, legal theorist and Catholic theologian Cathleen Kaveny contends there is a third possibility - a culture of engagement - that accommodates and respects tradition. It also recognizes the need to interact with culture to remain relevant and to offer critiques of social, political, legal, and economic practices.

Our churches are full of injustice. Our Christian homes suffer with injustice. Our media thrives on injustice. Our nation has been damaged by injustice. Micah 6:8 says, …and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? The Bible answers every problem we face. We know that justice is the great attribute of God, and we are to be like Jesus. Justice should be of utmost priority to God’s people as we strive to balance the scales of justice in every area of life. Justice is not only the equaling of punishment to the transgression ...

Suffering and injustice are realities that touch every human life. From personal grief and sickness to global wars and atrocities, the question arises in every generation: why does God allow such things? This question becomes especially pointed for those who believe in a sovereign, loving, and just God. If God is good and all-powerful, why doesn’t He stop evil? Why do the innocent suffer? The answer is neither simple nor shallow, but Scripture does not avoid the issue. The Book of Job, one of the oldest writings in the Bible, opens the mystery of divine permission with a heavenly ...

'Welcoming the World' courageously addresses potential pitfalls and offensive habits within North American churches while celebrating positive surprises and commendable attitudes. This book stands as a sincere endeavor to foster understanding and elevate the welcoming practices of American churches.

What is libertarianism? It seems like a lot of libertarians are atheists, so does that mean it's a fundamentally unbelieving philosophy? Can a faithful Christian also be a libertarian without denying the faith? Pastor Gordan Runyan gives a lot of solid answers to these challenges and more in this short essay. His contention is that the Bible actually teaches a libertarian ethic, from cover to cover. Jesus Himself taught and modeled libertarian-style leadership. The Christian Scriptures uniformly teach that self-control under the commandments of God is the first, most basic, most vital form ...

What you believe determines how you live. But who decides whether what you believe is actually true? In a world where belief systems are treated as personal preferences rather than truth claims, Belief Systems: Who Decides the Truth? asks the question many avoid—and few answer carefully. Is truth discovered through human reasoning, shaped by culture, defined by experience, or revealed by God? In this clear, thoughtful, and accessible book, veteran Baptist pastor and Bible teacher Marvin McKenzie examines the major belief systems shaping modern thought and places them side by side under ...