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A Christian’s Pocket Guide to Islam
ave you ever watched a T.V. programme or read a newspaper article where a commentator clumsily illustrates his complete ignorance of Christianity and its claims How often have you rolled your eyes and immediately discounted what is being said, saying to yourself “Well, why should I listen to them when they obviously haven’t got a clue!” How, then, can we expect to witness effectively to those of the Muslim faith if all that we know of Islam is picked up from passing references in the media This fascinating book provides Christians with a simple description of the origins of Islam, what Muslims believe and how it affects their attitudes, worldview, everyday life and culture. Practical guidelines are given for relating to Muslims in a culturally appropriate way, as well as for witnessing effectively and caring for converts. If you long to reach Muslim friends but are wondering where to start then this is the book for you.Read more
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Blood on its hands?: The Church and LGBT Youth
Over half of young people between 18-24 in the UK currently identify as “not exclusively heterosexual.” Yet a sizable majority of Christian Churches in the UK, US and Australia still refuse to acknowledge the immutability of most LGBT identities or to engage with the lived realities of LGBT people. This apathy – and sometimes downright hostility – creates a toxic environment for some of our most vulnerable young people, leading to isolation, despair and sometimes, tragically, suicide. This poses the question, does the Church have blood on its hands?Blood on its Hands? should serve as a wake-up call to take LGBT identities and LGBT mental health seriously, to avoid some of the tragedies highlighted in this book. It is intended to be used as an aid to discussion in worship communities.
Dr Carol A Shepherd is a published academic and trade author, whose works include Bisexuality in the Western Christian Church (Palgrave) and Bi: the Way, Pastoring Bisexual Christians in Europe (EYP). Anthony Venn-Brown is the founder and CEO of Ambassadors & Bridge-Builders International (Australia). He is a much loved and globally renowned LGBT Christian ambassador and speaker.
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Politics for People Who Hate Politics: How to Engage without Losing Your Friends or Selling Your Soul
There are myriad reasons politics are infuriating. From unjust policies to unholy politicians, we have righteous and justifiable reasons to be upset or walk away. Yet we must stay involved if we are to hold our fragile nation together, since the current division is unsustainable. With more than two decades of experience working in the highest levels of government, insider Denise Grace Gitsham offers a remedy to America’s dark political reality: Christians filled with light, love, and Christ’s heart for unity. With spiritual insights, hard-earned political lessons, and practical advice, she helps you · lean into―rather than away from―politics · maintain peace · engage with wisdom and discernment · love those you disagree with while standing firm on God’s truth · serve as a unifying force · embrace God’s plan for our nation and the world As citizens of heaven, with access to the Holy Spirit’s wisdom and power, we can engage in politics God’s way: with the countercultural love, integrity, and unity that will heal our land.Read more
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Self-Injury: When Pain Feels Good (Resources for Changing Lives)
If you have ever purposely injured yourself, it may seem normal, even right. But if you haven’t, it seems impossible to understand those who have. After all, don’t living creatures avoid pain? Edward T. Welch writes this eye-opening and encouraging booklet assuming that you feel trapped in a cycle of self-injury or that you love someone who does. Welch helps loved ones to understand the selfinjurer’s world. And if you are the one who feels trapped by this behavior, he lovingly describes a cure that is more attractive than you think. If you want peace and rest, you must look away from yourself. Look to Jesus the answers reside in him.Read more
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