book Louisville, KY Westminster John Knox Press Calvin John McNeill John T. Battles Ford L. 1 1960 Institutes of the Christian Religion bookSection Christian Spirituality: Origins to the Twelfth Century New York Crossroad McGinn Bernard McGinn Bernard Meyendorff John Leclercq Jean xv-xxiii 1996 Introduction thesis Amsterdam Vrije Universiteit Rachmadi Simon https://research.vu.nl/ws/portalfiles/portal/41929521/complete+dissertation.pdf 2017 Reformed Spirituality in Java: The Reformed Tradition and the Struggle of the GKJ to Actualize Its Reformed Spirituality in Indonesia book Nashville, TN Abingdon Press Fowler James W. 1996 Faithful Change: The Personal and Public Challenges of Postmodern Life book New York HarperCollins Fowler James W. Religion / Psychology of Religion ISBN 978-0-06-062866-6 1995-09-15 Google-Books-ID: 1otLR7y6e7UC Google Books en Dr. James Fowler has asked these questions, and others like them, of nearly six hundred people. He has talked with men, women, and children of all ages, from four to eighty-eight, including Jews, Catholics, Protestants, agnostics, and atheists. In many cases, the interviews became in-depth conversations that provided rare, intimate glimpses into the various ways our lives have meaning and purpose, windows into what this books calls faith. Faith, as approached here, is not necessarily religious, nor is it to be equated with belief. Rather, faith is a person's way of leaning into and making sense of life. More verb that noun, faith is the dynamic system of images, values, and commitments that guide one's life. It is thus universal: everyone who chooses to go on living operated by some basic faith. Building on the contributions of such key thinkers as Piaget, Erikson, and Kohlberg, Fowler draws on a wide range of scholarship, literature, and firsthand research to present expertly and engagingly the six stages that emerge in working out the meaning of our lives--from the intuitive, imitative faith of childhood through conventional and then more independent faith to the universalizing, self-transcending faith of full maturity. Stages of Faith helps us to understand our own pilgrimage of faith, the passages of our own quest for meaning and value. Stages of Faith: The Psychology of Human Development and the Quest for Meaning Stages of Faith 356 attachment https://books.google.co.id/books?id=1otLR7y6e7UC 2019-10-27 04:57:57 Google Books Link 3 text/html book Rochester, VT Inner Traditions Fox Matthew Religion / Christian Life / General Body, Mind & Spirit / General Body, Mind & Spirit / Inspiration & Personal Growth Body, Mind & Spirit / Mysticism Body, Mind & Spirit / Spiritualism Religion / Mysticism ISBN 978-0-89281-802-0 1999-09 Google-Books-ID: uQOMSEj7rocC Google Books en • Fox marries mysticism with social justice, leading the way toward a gentler and more ecological spirituality and an acceptance of our interdependence• A road map to fulfillment for the coming centuryIn A Spirituality Named Compassion, Matthew Fox, the popular and controversial author, establishes a spirituality for the future that promises personal, social, and global healing. Using his own experiences with the pain and lifestyle changes that resulted from an accident, Fox has written an uplifting book on the issues of ecological justice, the suffering of Earth, and the rights of her nonhuman citizens.Fox defines compassion as creativity put to the service of justice and argues that we can achieve compassion for both humanity and the environment as we recognize the interconnectedness of all things. Working toward the creation of a gentler, ecological, and feminist Christianity, Fox marries mysticism and social justice, emphasizing that as we enter a new millennium society needs to realize that spirituality's purpose is to guide us on a path that leads to a genuine love of all our relations and a love for our shared interdependence. A Spirituality Named Compassion: Uniting Mystical Awareness with Social Justice A Spirituality Named Compassion 308 attachment https://books.google.co.id/books?id=uQOMSEj7rocC 2019-10-27 05:22:00 Google Books Link 3 text/html book Bloomington, IN Westbow Press Huntzinger Jon 2012 books.google.co.id "The Trees Will Clap Their Hands" looks at the story of the Garden of Eden and traces its most important themes throughout the Old and New Testaments. We see how biblical writers over the centuries drew upon the story to describe the times in which they lived and to envision a new future for themselves and for God's people. Though many people think of the garden as something like the ultimate vacation spot, we learn that it is in fact the ultimate vocation destination. It is primarily a place of devotion and worship of God. This basic truth binds the Bible together from Genesis to Revelation. Through this study we discover that the garden is not just a biblical or historical landmark, nor is it only a future hope, but it is a place that we are invited to live in today. The Trees Will Clap Their Hands: A Garden Theology book Jan H. Lamprecht Lamprecht Jan H. Brits Bertie 1 edition 9 Feb. 2017 Amazon English What is commonly diagnosed as an identity crisis - when we cannot seem to grab a hold of our purpose in life, is in actual fact a design crisis. Somehow our design evaded us. Or did we circumvent it on account of a different influence? I believe the latter to be true. The serpent in the garden presented man with an alternative design which resulted in an alternative identity. In ignorance, we treated the symptom of fallen man and remained oblivious to the cause of the symptom. We tried to make all sorts of unfitting identities stick, whilst there remains only one true identity for man – Christ as our very life. If we are to remedy a design crisis, we need to get to know the Designer who designed us and trouble-shoot all the way back to the garden. Hence the title - The Garden Theology.Born in the winter of 1978 in the old Transvaal and growing up in the corn-capital of South Africa in the Free-State, Jan Hendrik Lamprecht always felt the call of God on his life. On leaving school, he enrolled in the MAP (Mission Apprentice Program) presented by World Missions, at Immanuel World Mission School in the Free-State. Later he enrolled for a correspondence course in theology through ICI, but unfortunately, that didn't work out as planned and he didn't complete the course.Jan Lamprecht and his wife, Han-Mari, currently reside in Malmesbury in the Swartland region of the Western Cape where he works as a self-employed plumber. They are members of Pro Gratia Malmesbury. His passion for the gospel was rekindled on hearing the good news preached in a way he had never heard it preached before. He is currently enrolled in the DLM discipleship course. The Garden Theology: Discovering Design Acquiring Identity The Garden Theology 174 attachment https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-Theology-Discovering-Acquiring-Identity-ebook/dp/B06WLHYPB4 2019-10-27 06:38:36 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Washington, D.C. Catholic University Press Pope Benedict XVI ISBN 978-0-8132-2579-1 30 April 2014 Amazon English Genesis, the first book of the Bible, tells of the creation of the world and our dominion over it. But is this the whole story? The planet on which we live is ecologically fragile, and all people of good will have a responsibility to take care of this most precious gift. During his papacy, Pope Benedict XVI repeatedly drew attention to the environment, whether in terms of preserving it such as his address concerning Amazonia and his letter regarding the Arctic or distributing its vital resources such as water more equitably. What is more, during Benedict's papacy, the Vatican became the first, and remains the only, carbon-neutral country in the world.This book gathers together the audiences, addresses, letters, and homilies of Benedict on a wide-ranging set of topics that deal with the world about us. The major themes and connections he explores are creation and the natural world; the environment, science, and technology; and hunger, poverty, and the earth's resources.In these pages, Benedict insists that if we truly desire peace, we must be increasingly conscious of and nurture all of creation. Furthermore, he argues convincingly that as our love of God should cause us to protect the environment, so should our heightened sense of appreciation of the natural world draw us closer to God. Benedict speaks out against the spread of nuclear weapons, threats to biodiversity, and in favor of alternative energy. He urges sustainable development, equitable distribution of food and water, and an end to hunger.This book is a valuable resource for all those who seek to understand more fully the relationships among the environment, Catholic social teaching, and theology. Whether speaking to a vast crowd, meeting with a small group of scientists, or writing letters to world leaders, Benedict has shown a clear path towards a theologically cogent concern for the planet on which we live. The Garden of God: Toward a Human Ecology The Garden of God 232 attachment https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-God-Toward-Human-Ecology/dp/0813225795/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=The+Garden+of+God%3A+Toward+a+Human+Ecology&qid=1572158436&s=books&sr=1-3 2019-10-27 06:40:55 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Leeds, MA LeaderResources Babcock Margaret A. 2012 Amazon New Growth in God's Garden: Transforming Congregations through Mutual Ministry by Babcock, Margaret A (2012) Paperback New Growth in God's Garden attachment https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Growth-Gods-Garden-Congregations/dp/B00POFGQ3G/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=New+Growth+in+God%E2%80%99s+Garden%3A+Transforming+Congregations+through+Mutual+Ministry&qid=1572158524&s=books&sr=1-1 2019-10-27 06:42:13 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Minneapolis, MN Augsburg Fortress Garcia-Rivera Alejandro R. ISBN 978-0-8006-6358-2 22 Oct. 2009 Amazon English For García-Rivera our spiritual life with God is less about building the City of God than creating the Garden of God. The Garden of God takes Christ's self-revelation that he came to bring us life and "life abundant" as a clue to that enduring, habitable world. While Teilhard de Chardin focused on the growth of consciousness as the essence of the evolution of matter being raised to the spiritual, García-Rivera probes the conditions and process that lead to "life abundant." In doing so, The Garden of God offers new insights into the question of evil and suffering, the doctrine of the resurrection of the flesh, the nature of matter and of spirit, the Incarnation, the role of the Holy Spirit in creation, the end times, the role of evolution in theological thought, and a new spirituality of creation. The Garden of God: A Theological Cosmology The Garden Of God 176 attachment https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-God-Theological-Cosmology-Theology/dp/0800663586/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=The+Garden+of+God%3A+A+Theological+Cosmology&qid=1572158615&s=books&sr=1-4 2019-10-27 06:43:51 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html journalArticle Streib Heinz https://doi.org/10.1207/S15327582IJPR1103_02 143-158 July 1, 2001 Faith Development Theory Revisited: The Religious Styles Perspective 11 3 The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion ISSN 1050-8619 The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion DOI 10.1207/S15327582IJPR1103_02 <p>doi: 10.1207/S15327582IJPR1103_02</p> book Chicago Moody Publishers Hovestol Tom ISBN 978-0-8024-5713-4 August 1, 2010 Amazon English Jesus’ world was far more religiously pluralistic than most of us imagine. He grew up and headquartered His ministry in “Galilee of the Gentiles.” He regularly rubbed shoulders with polytheistic and superstitious Romans, with philosophical and sophisticated Greeks, with hard-partying pagans, and with God-fearing Africans. The Bible tells us that Jesus, unlike His fellow countrymen, did not avoid the despised and syncretistic Samaritans. Nor did Jesus shun the Jews who were considered persona non grata in the local synagogues, like those who worked for the occupying government, or who rejected Hebrew ways in favor of Greek, or who lived hellion lifestyles. Moreover, Jesus interacted with individuals representing all of the major sects of Judaism--Sadducees, Pharisees, Zealots, and Essenes. And these included a huge variety of spiritual expression from the emotional to the contemplative, from the spontaneous to the staid, from Bible-thumpers to compassion-lovers, from those who push religion to the four corners of their lives while others passionately seek to push it to the four corners of the globe. Is there some way to categorize, organize and understand the varieties of spiritual expression that Jesus encountered? Is it possible that the kinds of people Jesus dealt with in His day are similar to the ones we face today? Are there prototypical and stereotypical religious patterns to which people gravitate? And why do we do so? If we lived in Jesus’ day, what spiritual “camp” would be most like ours? How would Jesus approach us? What would he do with us? What would our Spiritual Profile be? Spiritual Profiling: How Jesus Interacted with 8 Different Types of People and Why it Matters for You Spiritual Profiling 288 attachment https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Profiling-Interacted-Different-Matters/dp/0802457134 2019-10-27 08:13:54 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Harrisburg Porehouse Mabry John R. ISBN 978-0-8192-2222-0 November 1, 2006 Amazon English A noted spiritual director suggests new ways of looking at how different people understand and relate to the divine. Explores the many styles of faith that characterize believers in all religions, examines the various modes of believing, and offers ways for spiritual directors to use this knowledge as they work with their clients. Includes illustrative case studies and practical suggestions for offering spiritual direction. The Spiritual Directors International Series – This book is part of a special series produced by Morehouse Publishing in cooperation with Spiritual Directors International (SDI), a global network of some 6,000 spiritual directors and members. Faith Styles: Ways People Believe Faith Styles 127 attachment https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0819222224/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i12 2019-10-27 08:24:56 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Bethesda, MD Rowman & Littlefield Ware Corinne ISBN 978-1-56699-149-0 March 1, 1995 Amazon English From Urban T. Holmes's spiritual typology and her own experience as a spiritual director and pastoral counselor, Ware provides a framework for people to name and understand their spiritual experience-in much the same way the Myers-Briggs typology provides a framework for understanding personality types. Readers explore four spiritual types--head, heart, mystic, and Kingdom--and exercises allow individuals and groups to assess their type. Additional information for clergy to use this tool with congregations is included, which will help them gain greater understanding of how members learn about, worship, and celebrate God--and why there may be tension about such issues as the form or content of the worship service. Discover Your Spiritual Type 156 attachment https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Spiritual-Type-Corinne/dp/1566991498/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Corinne+Ware%2C+Discover+Your+Spiritual+Type&qid=1572164905&s=books&sr=1-1 2019-10-27 08:28:38 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Minneapolis Augsburg Hirsh Sandra Krebs ISBN 978-0-8066-5146-0 April 1, 2006 Amazon English Millions of people throughout the world turn to the Myers- Briggs Type Indicator™ to guide their career choices, improve their relationships, and resolve conflicts. Now, two experts in the field help readers discover: The approach to spirituality that is most natural for them. Past spiritual experiences and what made them joyful, hollow, or even painful. New spiritual paths that add fullness to life even in the midst of difficulties. First published in 1998 by Hyperion, SoulTypes is a valuable tool for individual growth and strategic planning for those in leadership roles in congregations and other faith-based organizations. Soultypes: Matching Your Personality and Spiritual Path Soultypes 260 attachment https://www.amazon.com/Soultypes-Matching-Your-Personality-Spiritual/dp/0806651466/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=soultypes+Sandra+K.+Hirsh&qid=1572165555&s=books&sr=1-1 2019-10-27 08:39:36 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Grand Rapids, MI Zondervan Thomas Gary L. ISBN 978-0-310-32988-6 October 3, 2010 Amazon English This revised and updated edition of Sacred Pathways will encourage you to see strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies in your devotional approach to God. Gary Thomas, bestselling author of Sacred Marriage, shows you how to improve your quiet time and personal worship life so you can strengthen your walk with the Lord.In this revised and updated edition of Sacred Pathways, Gary Thomas strips away the frustration of a one-size-fits-all spirituality and guides you toward a path of worship that frees you to be you. Experienced spiritual directors recognize that all of us pray differently; if your devotional times have hit a snag, perhaps it is because you're trying to follow someone else's path.Sacred Pathways unfolds nine distinct spiritual temperaments—their traits, strengths, and pitfalls - to help you eliminate the barriers that keep you locked into rigid methods of worship and praise. You'll also discover other temperaments that are not necessarily "you" but that you may wish to explore for the way they can stretch and invigorate your spiritual life.Whatever temperament or blend of temperaments best describes you, rest assured it's not by accident. It's by the design of a Creator who knew what he was doing when he made you according to his own unique intentions. If your spiritual walk is not what you'd like it to be, you can change that, starting here. Sacred Pathways will show you the route you were made to travel, marked by growth and filled with the riches of a close walk with God. Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul's Path to God Sacred Pathways 272 attachment https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Pathways-Discover-Your-Souls/dp/0310329884/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Sacred+Pathways+%28Gary+Thomas%29&qid=1572166367&s=books&sr=1-1 2019-10-27 08:59:51 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book San Francisco HarperOne Foster Richard J. ISBN 978-0-06-062822-2 November 27, 2001 Amazon English The author of the bestselling celebration of discipline explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal today. In this landmark work, Foster examines the "streams of living water" &#150;&#150; the six dimensions of faith and practice that define Christian tradition. He lifts up the enduring character of each tradition and shows how a variety of practices, from individual study and retreat to disciplines of service and community, are all essential elements of growth and maturity. Foster examines the unique contributions of each of these traditions and offers as examples the inspiring stories of faithful people whose lives defined each of these "streams." Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith Streams of Living Water 448 attachment https://www.amazon.com/Streams-Living-Water-Celebrating-Traditions/dp/0060628227/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Richard+Foster%2C+Streams+of+Living+Water%3A&qid=1572166873&s=books&sr=1-1 2019-10-27 09:01:54 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Eugene, OR Wipf & Stock Cooper-White Pamela ISBN 978-1-60608-668-1 June 10, 2011 Amazon English What if we are more multiple as persons than traditional psychology has taught us to believe? And what if our multiplicity is a part of how we are made in the very image of a loving, relational, multiple God? How have modern, Western notions of Oneness caused harm-to both individuals and society? And how can an appreciation of our multiplicity help liberate the voices of those who live at the margins, both of society and within our own complex selves? Braided Selves explores these questions from the perspectives of postmodern pastoral psychology and Trinitarian theology, with implications for the practice of spiritual care, counseling, and psychotherapy. This volume gathers ten years of essays on this theme by preeminent pastoral theologian Pamela Cooper-White, whose writings bring into dialogue postmodern, feminist, and psychoanalytic theory and constructive theology. Braided Selves: Collected Essays on Multiplicity, God, and Persons Braided Selves 252 attachment https://www.amazon.com/Braided-Selves-Collected-Multiplicity-Persons/dp/1606086685/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9781606086681&linkCode=qs&qid=1572233853&s=books&sr=1-1 2019-10-28 03:37:47 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html book Abilene, TX Abilene Christian University Press Allen Holly Catterton ISBN 978-1-68426-150-5 July 10, 2018 Amazon English Leaders in Christian communities are all asking the same question: How can we bring the generations back together? InterGenerate addresses important questions of why we should bring the generations back together, but even more significantly, how we can bring generations back together. In this edited collection, ministers, church leaders, and Christian educators will find valuable, new generational theory perspectives, fresh biblical and theological insights, and practical outcomes backed by current research. InterGenerate offers important guidance on topics including - intergenerational spiritual disciplines, - transitioning from multigenerational to intergenerational, - new research that focuses directly on intergenerational ministry and offers practical outcomes to implement, and - benefits of intergenerational ministry for the most marginalized generations. An exciting and distinctive aspect of InterGenerate is the vast diversity of voices men and women ranging in age from millennials to baby boomers, representing multiple countries and over a dozen denominations all seeking ways to become more intentionally intergenerational in their outlook and practice. InterGenerate: Transforming Churches through Intergenerational Ministry InterGenerate 272 attachment https://www.amazon.com/InterGenerate-Transforming-Churches-Intergenerational-Ministry/dp/1684261503/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=intergenerational+worship&qid=1572234975&s=books&sr=1-3 2019-10-28 03:56:31 Amazon.com Link 3 text/html