Engaging Grace

"Engaging Grace is a wonderful book! Mary Schroeder demonstrates an exceptional grasp of New Thought principles and expounds them beautifully. It is packed with profound wisdom. Engaging Grace can be a guiding light for any person wishing to deepen their spiritual life." Mary Manin Morrissey This is not an ordinary book-it exists through grace. It is composed of twelve lessons that examine the basic truths of the Universe brought to us through the teachings of great spiritual leaders, such as Ernest Holmes, Thomas Troward, Raymond Charles Barker, Buddha, Swami Muktananda, Ram Dass, and others. Life is a spiritual experience. There is no end to understanding God and ourselves more profoundly. As you understand and apply what is presented here, many things will change in your life. Why? Because you will have tapped into a divine and intimate connection with God, who has blessed us with the inherent power of co-creation. It is the power to create a life of heaven or hell here on earth. It is an awesome responsibility that, once understood, can turn each day into a grand adventure, by unleashing a greater flow of grace into everyday life.

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated growth in online education across the world, forcing many to learn remotely. Presenting case studies from authors around the globe, this volume provides College and university personnel with research, theoretical foundations, and best practice to support and engage online learners.

Theology today is faced with increasing amounts of religious and theological pluralism. What is distinctive about Christian theology? Why do these ideas matter? And the biggest question of all: Who cares? Key aspects of orthodox theology are seen as speculative and irrelevant to "authentic" Christianity and to personal spirituality. While not succumbing to the pragmatism of the age, this book shows that key elements of Christian theology ground an integrated worldview and are essential for spiritual formation. Engaging Theology is an introductory theology textbook that grounds a treatment of standard systematic topics in the wider context of life and practice and shows the relevance of each doctrine to the church. The book treats the essential doctrines of Christian orthodoxy by following the pattern of story, doctrinal exposition, theological relevance, and spiritual relevance: Story: Each chapter begins with a brief and engaging account of the historical situation out of which the doctrine arose or where it played an essential role in the development of the church, showing students that orthodox theology matters and introducing them to most of the key theologians in the history of the church. Doctrinal Exposition: The heart of the chapter is exposition of key elements of the doctrine, highlighting core and debated elements while clarifying heterodox perspectives. Integrated with the narrative account this section also models the contextualized nature of theology. Each chapter includes biblical, historical, and contemporary views on the issue and notes key figures in the debates and their influence. Theological Relevance: While theological relevance is clear throughout each chapter, this section highlights relevance to the modern setting and concerns, including interaction with heterodox and non-Christian faiths. It identifies current theological problems besetting the church and shows how a proper understanding and integration of orthodox theology addresses these problems. It also points to other problems the church is facing for interesting discussion starters. Spiritual Relevance: Since orthodox theology has a direct influence on one's own spiritual formation and practice, each chapter concludes with practical encouragements and discussions about how each doctrine can be integrated in one's personal and corporate life. Engaging Theology is ideal for students and everyday people living in a post Christian era to help them seriously engage with the Christian faith.

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