Author : Mark Atteberry
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 2006-08-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1418577898
Author and pastor Mark Atteberry takes a fresh look at why believers' efforts to serve God are often woefully ineffective. These dumb things explain why the world has a hard time taking us seriously, and worst of all, they provide Satan with a never ending supply of opportunities to make the people of God look foolish.
Author : Larry Osborne
Publisher : Multnomah
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 13,94 MB
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1601421508
In this delightfully personal and practical book, respected Bible teacher Larry Osborne confronts ten widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous. People don’t set out to build their faith upon myths and spiritual urban legends. But somehow such falsehoods keep showing up in the way that many Christians think about life and God. These goofy ideas and beliefs are assumed by millions to be rock-solid truth... until life proves they’re not. The sad result is often a spiritual disaster: confusion, feelings of betrayal, a distrust of Scripture, loss of faith, anger toward both the church and God. But it doesn’t have to be so. Respected Bible teacher Larry Osborne confronts ten widely held beliefs that are both dumb and dangerous, including: • Faith can fix anything • God brings good luck • Forgiving means forgetting • Everything happens for a reason • A godly home guarantees good kids Get ready to be shocked, relieved, and inspired in the pages of Ten Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe. Because the truth is meant to set us free—not hurt us.
Author : Gary D. Kinnaman
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 2003-11-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1441266534
Gary Kinnaman contends that many Christians are blinded by what he calls "popular and nonbiblical notions" of God. Applying personal anecdotes, stories from the lives of others, and a large dose of humor, the author challenges ten beliefs that are obstacles to the experience of God's love and providence. With a lighthearted touch, the author rescues readers from stubborn religious lies, such as God grades on a curve; the better you are, the bigger the blessing. And whoppers, such as if God leads you to something, everything will work out just great. Witty and engaging, Kinnaman may offend Christians of all traditions as he provokes them to think more deeply about their faith and their behavior.
Author : Lamonte Mcneese
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,52 MB
Release : 2004-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781418450342
"The Top Ten Dumbest Christian Beliefs" is a witty, easy to read, thought provoking, soft cover manuscript that readers will not want to put down. It is a concise and refreshing challenge to the learned ignorance commonly preached and taught from today''''s pulpits. "The Top Ten Dumbest Christian Beliefs" is surprisingly non-judgmental and not heavy on theological jargon. It cuts through the psycho babel, enlightening the reader with objective views that will strengthen their faith and cause them to become critical thinkers. "The Top Ten Dumbest Christian Beliefs" is a life changing walk through the Christian no spin zone that will arouse the intellect, stimulate emotions and cultivate a desire to study and learn more about God''''s word.
Author : Chris Byers
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 43,72 MB
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 166421304X
We must avoid becoming a culture of Christians in name alone so we can bear fruit and reflect Christ in our daily lives. A Dangerous Faith explores common struggles Christians encounter in the ongoing walk with Christ—and how to overcome them. Chris Byers explores how to: identify triggers that lead to sin; assess whether you have made a true conversion; understand why you may experience trials in your life as a believer; spread the message of Jesus throughout the world. Throughout the book, the author identifies dangers Christians may face, such as backsliding, division, doubt, hypocrisy, sacrifice, and the devil. With most of these dangers, the more we mature in our walks with Christ—and the deeper we enter into a relationship with God—the more equipped we will be to overcome them and fulfill God’s will and purpose for our lives. Learn to thrive in your relationship with God, strengthen others in their faith, and discern how to resist Satan with the guidance of this book.
Author : La Monte McNeese
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 22,2 MB
Release : 2004-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1418448052
"The Top Ten Dumbest Christian Beliefs" is a witty, easy to read, thought provoking, soft cover manuscript that readers will not want to put down. It is a concise and refreshing challenge to the learned ignorance commonly preached and taught from today''''s pulpits. "The Top Ten Dumbest Christian Beliefs" is surprisingly non-judgmental and not heavy on theological jargon. It cuts through the psycho babel, enlightening the reader with objective views that will strengthen their faith and cause them to become critical thinkers. "The Top Ten Dumbest Christian Beliefs" is a life changing walk through the Christian no spin zone that will arouse the intellect, stimulate emotions and cultivate a desire to study and learn more about God''''s word.
Author : Mark Atteberry
Publisher : Standard Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 35,8 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0784723648
Christians everywhere beat themselves up over sins that their heavenly Father has long since forgiven and forgotten. In "Let It Go," Atteberry leads us to let go of inferiority, perfectionism, criticism, and shame, and hold on to abundance, grace, salvation, and joy.
Author : Mark Atteberry
Publisher : Hendrickson Publishers
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 47,31 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1496471555
Most people would agree that the church is an amazing concept--the idea that people who share faith in Christ can worship and serve together and enjoy sweet fellowship that has love, forgiveness, and mutual support as its hallmarks. But the reality is often quite different. When people who are part of the church behave in ways that are thoughtless, selfish, and even vicious, then that shining ideal dims drastically and people get wounded, sometimes never to recover. Suddenly, the one place in the community that should symbolize hope and light becomes a house of horror. Why does this happen? The easy answer is to point an accusing finger at Satan, but what about our own culpability? Troublemakers in the Church: Dealing with the Difficult, the Dangerous, and the Deadly identifies twenty-five types of troublesome church members and offers insights on how to deal with them, while also offering a specific plan for how to build a church culture that manages and minimizes trouble.
Author : Mark Atteberry
Publisher : Standard Publishing
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 34,31 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780784719121
If you feel empty and your faith has run dry, don't panic ... you're not alone. Some of the greatest heroes of the Bible had the same experience. They saw their faith dwindle to almost nothing. THey found themselves questionaing beliefs that once seemed unshakable. The great news is that God gives free refills. The same Jesus who spoke with the sinful woman at the well, restored by walking on the water, calmed his disciples' fears during a storm, demonstrated love by washing dirty feet, and forgave one caught in adultery is ready to meet you today. And when you bring your cup nack to him, he's more than able to tip it off.
Author : Jefferson Bethke
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 12,39 MB
Release : 2013-10-14
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1400205409
Abandon dead, dry, religious rule-keeping and embrace the promise of being truly known and deeply loved. Jefferson Bethke burst into the cultural conversation with a passionate, provocative poem titled "Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus." The 4-minute video became an overnight sensation, with 7 million YouTube views in its first 48 hours (and 23+ million in a year). Bethke's message clearly struck a chord with believers and nonbelievers alike, triggering an avalanche of responses running the gamut from encouraged to enraged. In his New York Times bestseller Jesus > Religion, Bethke unpacks similar contrasts that he drew in the poem--highlighting the difference between teeth gritting and grace, law and love, performance and peace, despair, and hope. With refreshing candor, he delves into the motivation behind his message, beginning with the unvarnished tale of his own plunge from the pinnacle of a works-based, fake-smile existence that sapped his strength and led him down a path of destructive behavior. Along the way, Bethke gives you the tools you need to: Humbly and prayerfully open your mind Understand Jesus for all that he is View the church from a brand-new perspective Bethke is quick to acknowledge that he's not a pastor or theologian, but simply an ordinary, twenty-something who cried out for a life greater than the one for which he had settled. On this journey, Bethke discovered the real Jesus, who beckoned him with love beyond the props of false religion. Praise for Jesus > Religion: "Jeff's book will make you stop and listen to a voice in your heart that may have been drowned out by the noise of religion. Listen to that voice, then follow it--right to the feet of Jesus." --Bob Goff, author of New York Times bestsellers Love Does and Everybody, Always "The book you hold in your hands is Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz meets C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity meets Augustine's Confessions. This book is going to awaken an entire generation to Jesus and His grace." --Derwin L. Gray, lead pastor of Transformation Church, author of Limitless Life: Breaking Free from the Labels That Hold You Back
