Beyond Easter

We know people whose eyesight limits them to reading only text written in large print or who may be completely dependent on caregivers to read aloud to them yet they cling faithfully to Gods Word as their life and their light. This book is for them. Thank God for so great a cloud of witnesses. A preview of whats inside: Sermon 1 Easter is known for a single event: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. But did any other events take place on that day? Lots! Sermon 3 After the resurrection, did Jesus just go into retirement? Did he just decide to sit back and watch how events would unfold? Not hardly. Sermon 5 Just add Jesus sounds like a phrase from a cookbook. Well, if it is then God is the gourmet chef who preparest a table before me. Sermon 6 Christian perseverance: We started inspired by Jesus sacrifice on the cross. We made it this far sustained by the risen Christ. Now we need to finish strong looking forward to the home Jesus has prepared for us. Sermon 7 Islam is not just another religion: Islam is the only religion with a holy book that specifically denies that Jesus was crucified and resurrected. Sermon 9 I know I get joy from things like seeing a friend succeed, or watching a child open a present. But what is this thing called the joy of the Lord? Sermon 10 Scientists take pride in giving us the history of the universe from a scientific perspective going from the big bang, to the formation of the solar system, to the final end of everything. But theologians dont often try to give the big picture of the universe from a Christian perspective. So lets fill that gap!

The current age marks the transition from modernity to postmodernity, a period as impactful to the Western sensibility as any previous era. The role of religion and the future of Christianity are at stake. At this time of transition, many thoughtful individuals find themselves at a quandary, having reached a critical stage in their spiritual journey. Prompted by academia, science, reason, culture, and their own experience, they feel compelled to choose between the beliefs they inherited as children and the claims of science, reason, pluralism, and secularism. Beyond Belief suggests that one need not take an either/or approach on these issues; there is a better way, one that embraces adventure and ambiguity, science and religion, reason and faith, evolution and creation, and finds ways to live creatively with realities for which there are no easy explanations. Building on a paradigmatic journey of faith that involves three stages (precritical, critical, and postcritical understanding), Beyond Belief describes the quest for God and for authentic faith in the twenty-first century. The key point for this understanding is to replace belief with faith, acknowledging that belief in doctrines is not central, since they are themselves unprovable. This new theological perspective requires rethinking many of our cherished doctrines, including our understanding of God, Jesus, Scripture, prayer, miracles, and revelation.

Whether you're sipping coffee by a canal, exploring lavish palaces, or discovering the real meaning of hygge, get to know the Danish capital with Moon Copenhagen & Beyond. Explore In and Around the City: Meander through Copenhagen's most interesting neighborhoods, like the Inner City, Vesterbro, Nørrebro, and Christianshavn, and nearby areas, including Kronborg, Kongens Lyngby, Malmö, and more Go at Your Own Pace: Choose from tons of itinerary options designed for foodies, history buffs, art lovers, and more See the Sights: Stroll cobbled streets and bike along picture-perfect canals, watch the changing of the guard at Amalienborg, picnic on the grounds of the Frederiksberg Palace, and spend an afternoon at the iconic old-school amusement park Tivoli Gardens Get Outside the City: Visit the renowned art collection on the shores of the Øresund, unwind in the Swedish coastal city of Malmö, or stroll the old-fashioned fairground in Kongens Lyngby Savor the Flavors: Snack on open-faced rugbrød (rye bread) sandwiches or delicious Danish pastries, sample Middle Eastern mezze or shawarma, or dine at Michelin-starred restaurants Experience the Nightlife: From wine bars and craft cocktail lounges to thrifty bodegas and pop-up "Friday bars," dig into Copenhagen's vibrant nightlife Get to Know the Real Copenhagen: Denmark local Michael Barrett shares his favorite spots in the city Full-Color Photos and Detailed Maps throughout, plus a fold-out map Handy Tools: Background information on the city's history and culture, plus tips on sustainable travel, what to pack, where to stay, and how to get around Day trip itineraries, favorite local spots, and strategies to skip the crowds: Take your time with Moon Copenhagen & Beyond. Want to experience more of Scandinavia? Try Moon Norway. Exploring more of Europe? Check out Moon Rome, Florence & Venice or Moon Barcelona & Madrid.

Lent offers an opportunity to see the world afresh. This book of readings from members and staff of the Iona Community aims to help us reappraise our lives during the period leading up to Easter.

This collection of articles by Dr. Helena Hargaden makes the case for the evolution of relational theory from a scientific and poetic knowledge base, expressing the different forms of human suffering. Journal articles, book chapters, and speeches spanning the course of 22 years trace the evolution of the author’s own mind alongside the evolution of relational theory. Drawing on her knowledge of science and poetry, Dr. Hargaden examines case studies tracing the relational process which involves the vulnerability of both therapist and client as change happens in them through complex relatedness. The author makes broad in depth theoretical links with humanistic and psychoanalytic perspectives which reveal the richness inherent in the term ‘Relational’. Themes explored include intersubjectivity, the use of the analyst’s subjectivity, mutuality, therapy as a two-way street, dissociation, enactment, the use of ‘the third’, race, gender and sexuality. Blending approachable language and themes with highly intellectual ideas, this text will be of high value and intrigue to a wide range of readers, particularly transactional analysts and relational psychotherapists.

Many believing Christians celebrate Easter as a way to honor Jesus Christ's resurrection. But Easter is a day with very different roots—stretching long ago into pre-Christian paganism. The Bible alone has the truth of Jesus' life, death and resurrection, and it shows a different set of celebrations—the Passover and Days of Unleavened Bread—that give us the real story that Easter doesn't tell us. Inside this booklet: - The resurrection of Christ: Hope for the ages - Easter vs. the Bible - How Easter replaced the biblical Passover - Three days and three nights - We need a Savior - What's the rest of the story about Easter?