Religion

Grounded in the author's lived experience and research in the Sydney Anglican Diocese, the book provides a detailed study of individuals who worship and work at three parishes, covering both the stories told about Sydney Anglicans, and the lived experiences of Anglicans themselves, their identity, their faith and their communities.This study theorizes that complementarianism is not simply a set of private beliefs, but rather a specific ecclesial discourse defining orthodoxy and orthopraxy. Embedded in language and in the relationships between church leaders and parishioners, this discourse is used as an operation of power which limits Christian belief, behaviour and belonging.Rosie Clare Shorter offers a feminist, sociological account of lived Sydney Anglicanism and draws on the work of key theorists such as Sara Ahmed, Judith Butler and Joan Scott to explore the social consequences of complementarianism. Shorter provides a new frame for analyzing the specific discourse that uses gender to construct and regulate both faith and sexuality.Furthering the study of global evangelicalism, Shorter unravels the ways in which gender, sexuality, faith and evangelism are entwined and held together by complementarian discourse. In doing so, it provides new directions for safer, more equitable and inclusive Anglican churches.

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.A glorious breath of fresh air packed with permission to follow our inner spiritual calling, even if it diverges from everything we thought we knew.What if the Bible is not a book of rules to avoid judgment and condemnation but a book of revelation meant to empower us to do what we came here to do—to thrive, heal, and create?What if Jesus is trying to tell us that we are miracle workers, just like him? That we have the capacity to heal, transform and manifest anything?What if the Bible, although written 2000 years ago, is as relevant right now—for us—in modern times?These are the questions Justin Yarnell, a minister at one of America’s biggest megachurches, asked himself when he had a personal awakening to the true messages in the Bible.He discovered that the Bible is not meant to be dogma or doctrine but rather a mystical code for developing our innate human power. Its messages are designed to actualize the higher consciousness within all of us, to show us how to create our own reality with our imagination and the noble desires of our hearts.After he had this revelation, Justin left 20 years of mainstream Christian faith behind and found his niche, helping people transition from Church life to authentic spiritual freedom.He has never looked back.In Reality Is Negotiable, Justin provides an approachable, condensed overview of the tools necessary to make this journey back to Self. His lessons tie the principles of reality creation to the words of the Bible, shedding light on our misinterpretations while simultaneously casting a fresh perspective that reshapes our understanding of existence.Refreshing and accessible, Reality Is Negotiable is a book for anyone interested in manifesting their own reality, and especially for those who want to free themselves from the chains of organized religion without abandoning their love for God.Reality Is Negotiable will provide some food for thought, some condensed milk, if you will, for life and for the soul.

Take comfort in the perfect Fatherhood of God in this forty-day devotional While our relationships with our earthly fathers were designed to reflect our relationship with our heavenly Father, the reality of sin in our world means that many of us have relationships with our fathers fraught with pain, disappointment or absence. This devotional was written as a reminder that God is the wonderful Father that each of us desperately needs. Even for those who have good relationships with their fathers, many memories can be filled with joy and laughter and hold warm feelings of love, some others are expressed with sadness, tears, and feelings of betrayal. Rosann Coulon has found herself on the spectrum of all these emotions. This devotional consists of ten sections, demonstrating something our fathers should be, and showing how God perfectly displays fatherhood. A Loving Father An Encouraging Father A Faithful Father A Guiding Father A Trustworthy Father A Providing Father A Protecting Father A Comforting Father A Healing Father A Merciful Father Each section contains four daily readings. While starting at section one and reading through section ten is a great way to read this book, another option is to pick the section that resonates with your current life situation and start there. Take time to read the Scriptures listed in the Pause section each day; meditate on the questions in the Ponder section; and use the Pray section to help you speak to your Heavenly Father. If your relationship with your father is marked by heartache, or if you need a rich reminder of the goodness of the Lord, 40 Days to God, My Father will be a balm to your heart.

A fascinating look at how the idea of karma has developed and the challenges it poses to our modern scientific outlook. Jens Heisterkamp draws on the work of Rudolf Steiner to offer a fresh perspective on a controversial subject.