Author: Helen Thorne
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1909919853
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Explores how through Jesus, women can be free from the trap of sexual fantasy and guilt. One in five Christian women use pornography. One in three visitors to a porn site is a woman. Many, many more women read explicit books like Fifty Shades of Grey. Even more than that write their own pornography-not on paper for publication, but in their heads for their own use. Helen Thorne knows all this because she's done it. But no one talks about it. Our churches are silent on it. There are very few books about it. It is the unspoken struggle of thousands of Christian women-perhaps you, and probably someone you know. But no more. In this refreshingly honest, resolutely hope-filled and gospel-soaked book, Helen speaks the unspoken. In doing so, she shows how purity is better and more satisfying than fantasy-and that, whoever you are and whatever your struggles, purity is possible.
Purity is Possible
Author: Helen Thorne
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1909919853
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Explores how through Jesus, women can be free from the trap of sexual fantasy and guilt. One in five Christian women use pornography. One in three visitors to a porn site is a woman. Many, many more women read explicit books like Fifty Shades of Grey. Even more than that write their own pornography-not on paper for publication, but in their heads for their own use. Helen Thorne knows all this because she's done it. But no one talks about it. Our churches are silent on it. There are very few books about it. It is the unspoken struggle of thousands of Christian women-perhaps you, and probably someone you know. But no more. In this refreshingly honest, resolutely hope-filled and gospel-soaked book, Helen speaks the unspoken. In doing so, she shows how purity is better and more satisfying than fantasy-and that, whoever you are and whatever your struggles, purity is possible.
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1909919853
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Explores how through Jesus, women can be free from the trap of sexual fantasy and guilt. One in five Christian women use pornography. One in three visitors to a porn site is a woman. Many, many more women read explicit books like Fifty Shades of Grey. Even more than that write their own pornography-not on paper for publication, but in their heads for their own use. Helen Thorne knows all this because she's done it. But no one talks about it. Our churches are silent on it. There are very few books about it. It is the unspoken struggle of thousands of Christian women-perhaps you, and probably someone you know. But no more. In this refreshingly honest, resolutely hope-filled and gospel-soaked book, Helen speaks the unspoken. In doing so, she shows how purity is better and more satisfying than fantasy-and that, whoever you are and whatever your struggles, purity is possible.
5 razones para orar por tu corazón
Author: Rachel Jones
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087768020
Category : Religion
Languages : es
Pages : 70
Book Description
Con demasiada frecuencia, aunque nuestras vidas de oración se reducen a solicitudes de estilo de lista de compras o súplicas desesperadas para pasar el día. Pero esta pequeña guía te ayudará a orar por un crecimiento cristiano genuino, profundo y asombroso, en tu propia vida o en la de otra persona. Estas son oraciones que a tu Padre celestial le encanta responder porque se basan en Su palabra. Cada extensión toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por un área particular de su vida cristiana. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5: 16) y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Use este libro para: Guiar sus oraciones durante sus tiempos personales de silencio Iniciar sus oraciones para su propio crecimiento en la piedad Orar significativamente por su cónyuge cristiano, familiares o amigos Equipar a los miembros de su grupo pequeño de la iglesia para orar unos por otros más profundamente Use este libro de muchas maneras: trabaje a través de él como parte de su tiempo de silencio diario, o recogerlo cada vez que surja una necesidad particular. Too often though our prayer lives are reduced to shopping list style requests or desperate pleas to get through the day. But this little guide will help you to pray for genuine, deep and astonishing Christian growth, in your own life or somebody else's. These are prayers your heavenly Father loves to answer because they're based on his word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for a particular area of your Christian life. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5 v 16) and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book to: Guide your prayers during your personal quiet times Kick start your prayers for your own growth in godliness Pray meaningfully for your Christian spouse, family members or friends Equip your church small group members to pray for one another more deeply Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever a particular need arises
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087768020
Category : Religion
Languages : es
Pages : 70
Book Description
Con demasiada frecuencia, aunque nuestras vidas de oración se reducen a solicitudes de estilo de lista de compras o súplicas desesperadas para pasar el día. Pero esta pequeña guía te ayudará a orar por un crecimiento cristiano genuino, profundo y asombroso, en tu propia vida o en la de otra persona. Estas son oraciones que a tu Padre celestial le encanta responder porque se basan en Su palabra. Cada extensión toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por un área particular de su vida cristiana. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5: 16) y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Use este libro para: Guiar sus oraciones durante sus tiempos personales de silencio Iniciar sus oraciones para su propio crecimiento en la piedad Orar significativamente por su cónyuge cristiano, familiares o amigos Equipar a los miembros de su grupo pequeño de la iglesia para orar unos por otros más profundamente Use este libro de muchas maneras: trabaje a través de él como parte de su tiempo de silencio diario, o recogerlo cada vez que surja una necesidad particular. Too often though our prayer lives are reduced to shopping list style requests or desperate pleas to get through the day. But this little guide will help you to pray for genuine, deep and astonishing Christian growth, in your own life or somebody else's. These are prayers your heavenly Father loves to answer because they're based on his word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for a particular area of your Christian life. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5 v 16) and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book to: Guide your prayers during your personal quiet times Kick start your prayers for your own growth in godliness Pray meaningfully for your Christian spouse, family members or friends Equip your church small group members to pray for one another more deeply Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever a particular need arises
Faith's Checkbook
Author: Charles H. Spurgeon
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1629110795
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
"Ask anything in my name, I will do it." (John 14:14) Charles H. Spurgeon supplies daily deposits of God's promises into the reader's personal bank of faith. He urges the reader to view each Bible promise as a check written by God, which can be cashed by personally endorsing it and receiving the gift it represents!
Publisher: Whitaker House
ISBN: 1629110795
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
"Ask anything in my name, I will do it." (John 14:14) Charles H. Spurgeon supplies daily deposits of God's promises into the reader's personal bank of faith. He urges the reader to view each Bible promise as a check written by God, which can be cashed by personally endorsing it and receiving the gift it represents!
21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible
Author: Dave Earley
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1607420074
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible speaks to believers of all ages, backgrounds, and maturity levels with an uplifting message: that the prayers of the Bible are prayers for us today. Not an exhaustive, scholarly study, this very readable volume investigates twenty-one heartfelt prayers that produced results. Author Dave Earley shares personal examples from years of ministry that illustrate how these deepest petitions worked not only for Biblical heroes, but for Christians of today. Hope and encouragement are the hallmarks of this collection, encouraging the reader to greater faith in the power of effective prayer.
Publisher: Barbour Publishing
ISBN: 1607420074
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible speaks to believers of all ages, backgrounds, and maturity levels with an uplifting message: that the prayers of the Bible are prayers for us today. Not an exhaustive, scholarly study, this very readable volume investigates twenty-one heartfelt prayers that produced results. Author Dave Earley shares personal examples from years of ministry that illustrate how these deepest petitions worked not only for Biblical heroes, but for Christians of today. Hope and encouragement are the hallmarks of this collection, encouraging the reader to greater faith in the power of effective prayer.
5 razones para orar por tu iglesia
Author: Rachel Jones
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087767962
Category : Religion
Languages : es
Pages : 72
Book Description
Anhelamos que Dios esté trabajando en nuestra comunión con la iglesia, y sabemos que estamos destinados a orar por ella. Pero a menudo, cuando se trata de eso, no sabemos muy bien qué pedir. O sentimos que nuestras peticiones a Dios son superficiales, repetitivas y atrapadas en una rutina. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para orar oraciones poderosas por las oraciones familiares de tu iglesia que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada extensión toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por un aspecto de la vida de la iglesia. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5:16) y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Use este libro de muchas maneras: trabaje a través de él como parte de su tiempo de silencio diario, o recójalo cada vez que alguien que conozca necesite oración en particular. We long for God to be working in our church fellowship, and we know we're meant to be praying for our church. But often when it comes to it, we don't quite know what to ask for. Or we feel our requests to God are shallow, repetitive and stuck in a rut. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for your church family prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for an aspect of church life. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16) and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever someone you know is in particular need of prayer.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087767962
Category : Religion
Languages : es
Pages : 72
Book Description
Anhelamos que Dios esté trabajando en nuestra comunión con la iglesia, y sabemos que estamos destinados a orar por ella. Pero a menudo, cuando se trata de eso, no sabemos muy bien qué pedir. O sentimos que nuestras peticiones a Dios son superficiales, repetitivas y atrapadas en una rutina. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para orar oraciones poderosas por las oraciones familiares de tu iglesia que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada extensión toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por un aspecto de la vida de la iglesia. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5:16) y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Use este libro de muchas maneras: trabaje a través de él como parte de su tiempo de silencio diario, o recójalo cada vez que alguien que conozca necesite oración en particular. We long for God to be working in our church fellowship, and we know we're meant to be praying for our church. But often when it comes to it, we don't quite know what to ask for. Or we feel our requests to God are shallow, repetitive and stuck in a rut. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for your church family prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for an aspect of church life. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16) and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever someone you know is in particular need of prayer.
5 razones para orar por el mundo
Author: Rachel Jones
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087768004
Category : Religion
Languages : es
Pages : 72
Book Description
Cuando vemos las noticias, nuestros corazones se rompen por un mundo necesitado. Pero los cristianos no son impotentes para ayudar: podemos orar. De hecho, eso es exactamente lo que Dios nos dice que hagamos: "las peticiones, las oraciones, la intercesión y la acción de gracias [deben] hacerse por todas las personas" (1 Timoteo 2 v 1-2). Si nos tomamos en serio alcanzar a nuestra comunidad local con el evangelio, lo primero que haremos es orar. El problema es que la mayoría de nosotros no sabemos por dónde empezar. ¿Cómo oramos significativamente por las personas que no conocemos y que probablemente nunca conoceremos? En el fondo, los problemas parecen demasiado grandes, demasiado desconectados emocionalmente, y no estamos seguros de que nuestras oraciones realmente hagan una diferencia. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para orar oraciones poderosas por el mundo que te rodea; oraciones que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada propagación toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por un problema local, nacional o internacional. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5 v 16), y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Utilice este libro para: Guía tus oraciones durante tus momentos personales de silencio Equipar a los miembros de la iglesia para orar significativamente por su comunidad y nación local Ayudarle a preparar intercesiones públicas expresivas para la iglesia Alimenta tu reunión de oración de la iglesia Ayudarle a saber cómo orar a raíz de los principales acontecimientos mundiales Use este libro de muchas maneras: trabaje a través de él como parte de su tiempo de silencio diario, o recójalo cada vez que surja una situación que necesite oración en particular. When we watch the news, our hearts break for a world in need. But Christians are not powerless to help: we can pray. In fact, that's exactly what God tells us to do: "petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving [should] be made for all people" (1 Timothy 2 v 1-2). If we're serious about reaching our local community with the gospel, the first thing we'll do is pray. Trouble is, most of us don't know where to start. How do we pray meaningfully for people who we don't know and will probably never meet? Deep down, the issues seem too big, too emotionally disconnected, and we're not sure our prayers will really make a difference. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for the world around you; prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for a local, national, or international issue. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5 v 16)—and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book to: Guide your prayers during your personal quiet times Equip church members to pray meaningfully for your local community and nation Help you prepare expressive public intercessions for church Fuel your church prayer meeting Help you know how to pray in the wake of major world events Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever a situation arises that is in particular need of prayer.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087768004
Category : Religion
Languages : es
Pages : 72
Book Description
Cuando vemos las noticias, nuestros corazones se rompen por un mundo necesitado. Pero los cristianos no son impotentes para ayudar: podemos orar. De hecho, eso es exactamente lo que Dios nos dice que hagamos: "las peticiones, las oraciones, la intercesión y la acción de gracias [deben] hacerse por todas las personas" (1 Timoteo 2 v 1-2). Si nos tomamos en serio alcanzar a nuestra comunidad local con el evangelio, lo primero que haremos es orar. El problema es que la mayoría de nosotros no sabemos por dónde empezar. ¿Cómo oramos significativamente por las personas que no conocemos y que probablemente nunca conoceremos? En el fondo, los problemas parecen demasiado grandes, demasiado desconectados emocionalmente, y no estamos seguros de que nuestras oraciones realmente hagan una diferencia. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para orar oraciones poderosas por el mundo que te rodea; oraciones que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada propagación toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por un problema local, nacional o internacional. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5 v 16), y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Utilice este libro para: Guía tus oraciones durante tus momentos personales de silencio Equipar a los miembros de la iglesia para orar significativamente por su comunidad y nación local Ayudarle a preparar intercesiones públicas expresivas para la iglesia Alimenta tu reunión de oración de la iglesia Ayudarle a saber cómo orar a raíz de los principales acontecimientos mundiales Use este libro de muchas maneras: trabaje a través de él como parte de su tiempo de silencio diario, o recójalo cada vez que surja una situación que necesite oración en particular. When we watch the news, our hearts break for a world in need. But Christians are not powerless to help: we can pray. In fact, that's exactly what God tells us to do: "petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving [should] be made for all people" (1 Timothy 2 v 1-2). If we're serious about reaching our local community with the gospel, the first thing we'll do is pray. Trouble is, most of us don't know where to start. How do we pray meaningfully for people who we don't know and will probably never meet? Deep down, the issues seem too big, too emotionally disconnected, and we're not sure our prayers will really make a difference. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for the world around you; prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for a local, national, or international issue. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5 v 16)—and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book to: Guide your prayers during your personal quiet times Equip church members to pray meaningfully for your local community and nation Help you prepare expressive public intercessions for church Fuel your church prayer meeting Help you know how to pray in the wake of major world events Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever a situation arises that is in particular need of prayer.
Hope in an Anxious World
Author: Helen Thorne
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1784986275
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Help and hope from the Bible when you feel anxious. Whether mildly, moderately or severely, feeling anxious is something most of us experience at some point in our lives. At its core, it’s a fear—a sense of worry or tension—about what is or what might occur, but it’s not one that helps. It drags us down—it doesn’t enable us to thrive—and it leaves us unequipped for the day ahead. This short, sympathetic and warm book will help both Christian and non-Christian readers understand anxiety better, learn some useful techniques to cope with it and, most importantly, show how the living God can liberate us from its grip. Whether you are used to reading about God or not even sure if he really exists (or if he cares about your anxiety in any meaningful way), this book has precious words of encouragement for you. "As you read, it is my prayer that you will come to see real hope and take the first few steps in a lifetime of change." Helen Thorne, author. Ideal for giving away to those who are feeling anxious—whether Christian or non-Christian.
Publisher: The Good Book Company
ISBN: 1784986275
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Help and hope from the Bible when you feel anxious. Whether mildly, moderately or severely, feeling anxious is something most of us experience at some point in our lives. At its core, it’s a fear—a sense of worry or tension—about what is or what might occur, but it’s not one that helps. It drags us down—it doesn’t enable us to thrive—and it leaves us unequipped for the day ahead. This short, sympathetic and warm book will help both Christian and non-Christian readers understand anxiety better, learn some useful techniques to cope with it and, most importantly, show how the living God can liberate us from its grip. Whether you are used to reading about God or not even sure if he really exists (or if he cares about your anxiety in any meaningful way), this book has precious words of encouragement for you. "As you read, it is my prayer that you will come to see real hope and take the first few steps in a lifetime of change." Helen Thorne, author. Ideal for giving away to those who are feeling anxious—whether Christian or non-Christian.
Thinking Critically About Abortion
Author: Nathan Nobis
Publisher: Open Philosophy Press
ISBN: 0578532638
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
This book introduces readers to the many arguments and controversies concerning abortion. While it argues for ethical and legal positions on the issues, it focuses on how to think about the issues, not just what to think about them. It is an ideal resource to improve your understanding of what people think, why they think that and whether their (and your) arguments are good or bad, and why. It's ideal for classroom use, discussion groups, organizational learning, and personal reading. From the Preface To many people, abortion is an issue for which discussions and debates are frustrating and fruitless: it seems like no progress will ever be made towards any understanding, much less resolution or even compromise. Judgments like these, however, are premature because some basic techniques from critical thinking, such as carefully defining words and testing definitions, stating the full structure of arguments so each step of the reasoning can be examined, and comparing the strengths and weaknesses of different explanations can help us make progress towards these goals. When emotions run high, we sometimes need to step back and use a passion for calm, cool, critical thinking. This helps us better understand the positions and arguments of people who see things differently from us, as well as our own positions and arguments. And we can use critical thinking skills help to try to figure out which positions are best, in terms of being supported by good arguments: after all, we might have much to learn from other people, sometimes that our own views should change, for the better. Here we use basic critical thinking skills to argue that abortion is typically not morally wrong. We begin with less morally-controversial claims: adults, children and babies are wrong to kill and wrong to kill, fundamentally, because they, we, are conscious, aware and have feelings. We argue that since early fetuses entirely lack these characteristics, they are not inherently wrong to kill and so most abortions are not morally wrong, since most abortions are done early in pregnancy, before consciousness and feeling develop in the fetus. Furthermore, since the right to life is not the right to someone else’s body, fetuses might not have the right to the pregnant woman’s body—which she has the right to—and so she has the right to not allow the fetus use of her body. This further justifies abortion, at least until technology allows for the removal of fetuses to other wombs. Since morally permissible actions should be legal, abortions should be legal: it is an injustice to criminalize actions that are not wrong. In the course of arguing for these claims, we: 1. discuss how to best define abortion; 2. dismiss many common “question-begging” arguments that merely assume their conclusions, instead of giving genuine reasons for them; 3. refute some often-heard “everyday arguments” about abortion, on all sides; 4. explain why the most influential philosophical arguments against abortion are unsuccessful; 5. provide some positive arguments that at least early abortions are not wrong; 6. briefly discuss the ethics and legality of later abortions, and more. This essay is not a “how to win an argument” piece or a tract or any kind of apologetics. It is not designed to help anyone “win” debates: everybody “wins” on this issue when we calmly and respectfully engage arguments with care, charity, honesty and humility. This book is merely a reasoned, systematic introduction to the issues that we hope models these skills and virtues. Its discussion should not be taken as absolute “proof” of anything: much more needs to be understood and carefully discussed—always.
Publisher: Open Philosophy Press
ISBN: 0578532638
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
This book introduces readers to the many arguments and controversies concerning abortion. While it argues for ethical and legal positions on the issues, it focuses on how to think about the issues, not just what to think about them. It is an ideal resource to improve your understanding of what people think, why they think that and whether their (and your) arguments are good or bad, and why. It's ideal for classroom use, discussion groups, organizational learning, and personal reading. From the Preface To many people, abortion is an issue for which discussions and debates are frustrating and fruitless: it seems like no progress will ever be made towards any understanding, much less resolution or even compromise. Judgments like these, however, are premature because some basic techniques from critical thinking, such as carefully defining words and testing definitions, stating the full structure of arguments so each step of the reasoning can be examined, and comparing the strengths and weaknesses of different explanations can help us make progress towards these goals. When emotions run high, we sometimes need to step back and use a passion for calm, cool, critical thinking. This helps us better understand the positions and arguments of people who see things differently from us, as well as our own positions and arguments. And we can use critical thinking skills help to try to figure out which positions are best, in terms of being supported by good arguments: after all, we might have much to learn from other people, sometimes that our own views should change, for the better. Here we use basic critical thinking skills to argue that abortion is typically not morally wrong. We begin with less morally-controversial claims: adults, children and babies are wrong to kill and wrong to kill, fundamentally, because they, we, are conscious, aware and have feelings. We argue that since early fetuses entirely lack these characteristics, they are not inherently wrong to kill and so most abortions are not morally wrong, since most abortions are done early in pregnancy, before consciousness and feeling develop in the fetus. Furthermore, since the right to life is not the right to someone else’s body, fetuses might not have the right to the pregnant woman’s body—which she has the right to—and so she has the right to not allow the fetus use of her body. This further justifies abortion, at least until technology allows for the removal of fetuses to other wombs. Since morally permissible actions should be legal, abortions should be legal: it is an injustice to criminalize actions that are not wrong. In the course of arguing for these claims, we: 1. discuss how to best define abortion; 2. dismiss many common “question-begging” arguments that merely assume their conclusions, instead of giving genuine reasons for them; 3. refute some often-heard “everyday arguments” about abortion, on all sides; 4. explain why the most influential philosophical arguments against abortion are unsuccessful; 5. provide some positive arguments that at least early abortions are not wrong; 6. briefly discuss the ethics and legality of later abortions, and more. This essay is not a “how to win an argument” piece or a tract or any kind of apologetics. It is not designed to help anyone “win” debates: everybody “wins” on this issue when we calmly and respectfully engage arguments with care, charity, honesty and humility. This book is merely a reasoned, systematic introduction to the issues that we hope models these skills and virtues. Its discussion should not be taken as absolute “proof” of anything: much more needs to be understood and carefully discussed—always.
5 razones para orar por los que amas
Author: Rachel Jones
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087767989
Category : Religion
Languages : es
Pages : 71
Book Description
Amamos a nuestros amigos y familiares, y anhelamos que Dios esté obrando en sus vidas. Pero cuando se trata de orar por ellos, a menudo no sabemos muy bien qué pedir. O nuestras peticiones a Dios en su nombre se sienten superficiales, repetitivas y atrapadas en una rutina. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para realizar oraciones poderosas por las personas que amas; oraciones que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada sección, toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por los que amas. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en Su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5:16) y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Puedes usar este libro de muchas maneras: trabaja a través de él como parte de tu tiempo de silencio diario, o recógelo cada vez que alguien que conozcas necesite oración en particular. We love our friends and family, and we long for God to be working in their lives. But when it comes to praying for them, often we don't quite know what to ask for. Or our requests to God on their behalf feel shallow, repetitive and stuck in a rut. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for the people you love prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for a person in your life. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16) and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever someone you know is in particular need of prayer.
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
ISBN: 1087767989
Category : Religion
Languages : es
Pages : 71
Book Description
Amamos a nuestros amigos y familiares, y anhelamos que Dios esté obrando en sus vidas. Pero cuando se trata de orar por ellos, a menudo no sabemos muy bien qué pedir. O nuestras peticiones a Dios en su nombre se sienten superficiales, repetitivas y atrapadas en una rutina. Ahí es donde este pequeño libro está diseñado para ayudar. Te equipará para realizar oraciones poderosas por las personas que amas; oraciones que realmente cambian las cosas, porque se basan en la palabra de Dios. Cada sección, toma un pasaje de las Escrituras y sugiere 5 razones para orar por los que amas. Porque cuando oramos de acuerdo con las prioridades de Dios que se encuentran en Su palabra, nuestras oraciones son poderosas y efectivas (Santiago 5:16) y esa es una perspectiva verdaderamente emocionante. Puedes usar este libro de muchas maneras: trabaja a través de él como parte de tu tiempo de silencio diario, o recógelo cada vez que alguien que conozcas necesite oración en particular. We love our friends and family, and we long for God to be working in their lives. But when it comes to praying for them, often we don't quite know what to ask for. Or our requests to God on their behalf feel shallow, repetitive and stuck in a rut. That's where this little book is designed to help. It will equip you to pray powerful prayers for the people you love prayers that really change things, because they're based on God's word. Each spread takes a passage of Scripture and suggests 5 things to pray for a person in your life. Because when we pray in line with God's priorities as found in his word, our prayers are powerful and effective (James 5:16) and that's a truly thrilling prospect. Use this book in any number of ways: work through it as part of your daily quiet time, or pick it up whenever someone you know is in particular need of prayer.
Appointments with Heaven
Author: Reggie Anderson
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414380453
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
When Dr. Reggie Anderson is present at the bedside of a dying patient, something miraculous happens. Sometimes as he sits vigil and holds the patient's hand . . . he can experience what they feel and see as they cross over. Because of these God-given glimpses of the afterlife--his "appointments with heaven"--Reggie knows beyond a doubt that we are closer to the next world than we think. Join him as he shares remarkable stories from his life and practice, including the tragedy that nearly drove him away from faith forever. He reveals how what he's seen, heard, and experienced has shaped what he believes about living and dying; how we can face the passing of our loved ones with the courage and confidence that we will see them again; and how we can each prepare for our own "appointment with heaven." Soul-stirring and hope-filled, Appointments with Heaven is a powerful journey into the questions at the very core of your being: Is there more to life than this? What is heaven like? And, most important: Do I believe it enough to let it change me?
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414380453
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
When Dr. Reggie Anderson is present at the bedside of a dying patient, something miraculous happens. Sometimes as he sits vigil and holds the patient's hand . . . he can experience what they feel and see as they cross over. Because of these God-given glimpses of the afterlife--his "appointments with heaven"--Reggie knows beyond a doubt that we are closer to the next world than we think. Join him as he shares remarkable stories from his life and practice, including the tragedy that nearly drove him away from faith forever. He reveals how what he's seen, heard, and experienced has shaped what he believes about living and dying; how we can face the passing of our loved ones with the courage and confidence that we will see them again; and how we can each prepare for our own "appointment with heaven." Soul-stirring and hope-filled, Appointments with Heaven is a powerful journey into the questions at the very core of your being: Is there more to life than this? What is heaven like? And, most important: Do I believe it enough to let it change me?