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The human heart is restless and searching. We are longing for happiness and peace. Even though many people speak about "the death of God", the question of meaning and religion doesn't seem to go away.This booklet looks at the adventure of spiritual life and the search for God. It uses stories and examples from history and from the bible to show how religion can be such an important part of everyday life. It explains some of the reasons why people continue to believe in God and why faith can bring us meaning and hope.
Embark on a profound journey through the tapestry of human belief with 'Exploring Religion: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Faith.' This enlightening volume delves deep into the heart of religious traditions from around the world, offering clarity amidst the complexity of spiritual practices and beliefs. From the ancient wisdom of Hinduism to the ethical teachings of Confucianism, and from the mystical experiences of Sufism to the modern challenges of religious pluralism, each chapter invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of human spirituality. Through meticulous scholarship and engaging prose, this book bridges the gap between different faiths, offering insight into rituals, scriptures, ethics, and the profound impact of religion on personal identity and global society. Whether you seek to deepen your understanding of your own faith or to embrace the diversity of religious expression, 'Exploring Religion' is an indispensable guide for all seekers of wisdom and truth in the modern world.
This attractively illustrated, high quality publication aims to encourage readers to think in greater depth and detail about their Christian faith. In an accessible and attractive style, it offers an exploration of seven key areas of Christian belief:1. Knowing God by Rev Dr Frances Henderson 2. God the Creator by Rev Professor David Fergusson3. God the Saviour by Professor Paul Nimmo4. God the Spirit by Rev Sarah Lane5. The Christian Church by Rev Dr Alexander Forsyth6. The Christian Life (TBC)7. The Last Times by Dr Andrew TorranceExperienced pastors, teachers and theologians relate these areas of belief to the issues and questions which arise in the everyday lives of believers with the ai...
This book explores the faith that lies behind some of the most familiar loved words of worship. It aims to unlock more of their meaning, to make stronger connections between them and our daily experience with God's presence in our lives, and to help our prayer and discipleship.
Prepares believers for the task of Christian living and witnessing. The focus of the study is on the doctrinal significance of the 14 articles of the Church of God Declaration of Faith. It is designed for individual or group study. The purpose of this study is to lead God's people toward a deeper understanding of the Bible--toward a greater dedication to Spirit-filled living.
In recent years, there has been growing awareness across a range of academic disciplines of the value of exploring issues of religion and the sacred in relation to cultures of everyday life. Exploring Religion and the Sacred in a Media Age offers inter-disciplinary perspectives drawing from theology, religious studies, media studies, cultural studies, film studies, sociology and anthropology. Combining theoretical frameworks for the analysis of religion, media and popular culture, with focused international case studies of particular texts, practices, communities and audiences, the authors examine topics such as media rituals, marketing strategies, empirical investigations of audience testimony, and the influence of religion on music, reality television and the internet. Both academically rigorous and of interest to a wider readership, this book offers a wide range of fascinating explorations at the cutting edge of many contemporary debates in sociology, religion and media, including chapters on the way evangelical groups in America have made use of The Da Vinci Code and on the influences of religion on British club culture and electronic dance music.
"The Gospel story for kids" -- p. 4 of cover.
Do we know what it means to question well? We need not fear questions, but by the grace of God, we have the safety and security to rush headlong into them and find ourselves better for it on the other side. Faith isn't the sort of thing that will endure as long as our eyes are closed. The opposite is the case: Faith helps us see, and that means not shrinking from the ambiguities and the difficulties that provoke our most profound questions. In our embrace of questioning, we must learn to question well. In our uncertainty, we must not give up the task of walking worthy of the calling that Christ has placed upon us. For we have not yet reached the end of our exploring. This book is written to aid you in faithfully questioning your foundations.
This book is an attempt to understand some of the most important issues that have emerged in the interface between religion and society in recent decades. What is the role that religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, lslam and Judaism play in the public sphere today? How have govermments established in the name of religion fared in matters pertaining to governance?What are the forces responsible for the shift towards religion as the principal conduit for reform and protest in certain societies in Asia? ls the religious worldview and are religious values relevant to the resolution of the major crises confronting humanity today - from environmental degradation to the economic meltdown? What sort of transformation will have to take place within religion itself if it is to serve as a spiritual-moral compass in a world that is moving inexorably in the wrong direction? These are some of the questions that this book seeks to answer through both emperical analysis and theoretical reflections Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
A book for teachers and leaders of tweens with articles on spirituality and specific activities to nourish spiritual habits in preteens through Sunday school, worship, and other church settings. Included is a photocopiable section for leaders to use with parents to help parents understand what is appropriate in the spiritual realm for their preteens. Includes activities that can be used within existing programs, ideas for including preteens fully in the life of the entire congregation, details on how to form a "Buddy Class" with another church group, and provides suggestions for teaching tweens how to actively participate in leading group worship experiences. Click here for more information about Tweens curriculum. For updated information and fun for your Tweens, visit us online at www.tweenslive.com.