In this book, Craig Detweiler examines forty-five films from the twenty-first century that resonate theologically--from the Lord of the Rings trilogy to Little Miss Sunshine--offering groundbreaking insight into their scriptural connections and theological applications.Detweiler writes with the eye of a filmmaker, leads Hollywood and religion initiatives at Fuller Seminary, and even came to faith through cinema. In this book, he unpacks the "theology of everyday l...

"Presbyterian Worship: Its Spirit, Method and History" by Robert Johnston explores the rich traditions and theological foundations of worship within the Presbyterian Church. The book delves into the historical development of worship practices, emphasizing the importance of scripture and the Reformed tradition. Johnston articulates how worship serves as a communal expression of faith, reflecting the beliefs and values of the Presbyterian community. Through detailed analysis, he highlights t...

Before Moses wrote the first five books of today’s Bible, the people who survived the great flood in Noah’s day were told about the ten generational divisions of time ordained by God for mankind to live on this earth. The beginning and end of each division—from Adam in the book of Genesis to the Great White Throne Judgment day—are found in our Bible today. It has been said that the prophets in Israel kept these “ten generational divisions of time” writings so that they might ascertain and ...

How should Christians relate to the difficult and contradictory messages of modern movies? In Useless Beauty, Robert K. Johnston presents the bold position that films can be our "eyeglasses and hearing aids" in understanding the Book of Ecclesiastes. Taking up movies such as American Beauty, Magnolia, and About Schmidt, he addresses such biblical issues as life and death, chance and choice, loneliness and connection, and God's presence and absence to deepen our understanding of life's beau...

Evaluating Current Approaches to LeadershipThis book offers a comprehensive evaluation of current approaches to leadership from a discerning Christian perspective. Combining expertise in leadership, theology, and ministry, the authors take a historical look at leadership and how it is viewed and used in today's context. The book is informed by both biblical and leadership studies scholarship and interacts with a number of popular marketplace writings on leadership....

Increasingly, thinking Christians are examining the influential role that movies play in our cultural dialogue. Reel Spirituality successfully heightens readers' sensitivity to the theological truths and statements about the human condition expressed through modern cinema. This second edition cites 200 new movies and encourages readers to ponder movie themes that permeate our culture as well as motion pictures that have demonstrated power to shape our perceptions of everything fro...

Outreach Magazine**'s 2012 Resource of the Year Award Winner2012 Book of the Year Award,** Foreword MagazineThe entire material world can be divided between the Natural Environment and the Built Environment. Over the past forty years, the Natural Environment has received more attention of the two, but that is beginning to change. With a renewed interest in "place" within various academic disciplines and the practical issue...

Intermittent fasting is becoming an increasingly-popular way to lose weight quickly without having to commit to long-term diets. By cutting out some foods from your diet and then practicing periods of fasting of just a few hours per week, it is possible to lose weight fast. The author presents a five-prong structure of intermittent fasting that can help you get started right away, even if you work full-time, have a family and follow a very hectic schedule. Each method of Intermittent Fasti...

The twenty-first century has a visitor. He visits earth for one year each century.On arrival, he is stripped of his power. The devil is one of us, among us.

The Permanent Weight Loss Diet is Volume 1 of 7 of the series How To Lose Weight Fast, Keep it Off & Renew The Mind, Body & Spirit Through Fasting, Smart Eating & Practical Spirituality. This book provides detailed instructions on how to launch a simple yet very effective and powerful eating structure that can solve your weight loss issues. The reason why most people start a diet and fail is because they are either unwilling or unprepared to walk through the inevitable hunger and discomfor...

Volume 51 contains a total of 60 lectures covering 12 topics: History Poetry Natural Science Philosophy Biography Prose Fiction Criticism and the Essay Education Political Science Drama Voyages and Travels Religion

In this compilation, I throw in the kitchen's sink and outline most of what I've learned about fasting over the past 15 years. If you are struggling with your weight or health, fasting could be the Ace in the Hole you were looking for. If you are ill, I cannot 'guarantee' that you will be healed, although many have, and from serious, chronic illnesses. What I CAN tell you is that EVERY person that I have coached through a period of fasting has ALWAYS come away better off than they were whe...