Agents of Flourishing
Title | Agents of Flourishing PDF eBook |
Author | Amy L. Sherman |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 227 |
Release | 2022-05-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1514000792 |
God calls Christians of every vocation to participate in his redemptive mission so that every corner and square inch of society can flourish as God intends. Amy Sherman offers a multifaceted, biblically grounded roadmap for enacting God's call to seek the shalom of our communities, showcasing historical and contemporary models of faithful and transformational cultural engagement.
Kingdom Calling
Title | Kingdom Calling PDF eBook |
Author | Amy L. Sherman |
Publisher | InterVarsity Press |
Pages | 273 |
Release | 2011-11-02 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0830869557 |
Amy Sherman unpacks Proverbs 11:10--"When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices"--to develop a theology and program of vocational stewardship. Here is practical help for churches, ministries and other faith communities to navigate the complex process of following Jesus in those places where we happen to prosper.
Jesus Outside the Lines
Title | Jesus Outside the Lines PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Sauls |
Publisher | Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 289 |
Release | 2015-03-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1496403835 |
Whether the issue of the day on Twitter, Facebook, or cable news is our sexuality, political divides, or the perceived conflict between faith and science, today’s media pushes each one of us into a frustrating clash between two opposing sides. Polarizing, us-against-them discussions divide us and distract us from thinking clearly and communicating lovingly with others. Scott Sauls, like many of us, is weary of the bickering and is seeking a way of truth and beauty through the conflicts. Jesus Outside the Lines presents Jesus as this way. Scott shows us how the words and actions of Jesus reveal a response that does not perpetuate the destructive fray. Jesus offers us a way forward—away from harshness, caricatures, and stereotypes. In Jesus Outside the Lines, you will experience a fresh perspective of Jesus, who will not (and should not) fit into the sides.
Human Flourishing: Volume 16, Part 1
Title | Human Flourishing: Volume 16, Part 1 PDF eBook |
Author | Ellen Frankel Paul |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 1999-01-28 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 9780521644716 |
The essays in this volume examine the nature of human flourishing and its relationship to a variety of other key concepts in moral theory. Some of them trace the link between flourishing and human nature, asking whether a theory of human nature can allow us to develop an objective list of goods that are of value to all agents, regardless of their individual purposes or aims. Some essays look at the role of friendships or parent-child relationships in a good life, or seek to determine whether an ethical theory based on human flourishing can accommodate concern for others for their own sake. Other essays analyze the function of families or other social-political institutions in promoting the flourishing of individuals. Still others explore the implications of flourishing for political theory, asking whether considerations of human flourishing can help us to derive principles of social justice.
The Right Way to Flourish
Title | The Right Way to Flourish PDF eBook |
Author | John Ehrenfeld |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 264 |
Release | 2019-10-08 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 100001164X |
In this ground-breaking book, pre-eminent thought leader in the fields of sustainability and flourishing, John R. Ehrenfeld, critiques the concept of sustainability as it is understood today and which is coming more and more under attack as unclear and ineffective as a call for action. Building upon the recent work of cognitive scientist, Iain McGilchrist, who argues that the human brain’s two hemispheres present distinct different worlds, this book articulates how society must replace the current foundational left-brain-based beliefs – a mechanistic world and a human driven by self interest – with new ones based on complexity and care. Flourishing should replace the lifeless metrics now being used to guide business and government, as well as individuals. Until we accept that our modern belief structure is, itself, the barrier, we will continue to be mired in an endless succession of unsolved problems.
Existential Flourishing
Title | Existential Flourishing PDF eBook |
Author | Irene McMullin |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 257 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | 1108471668 |
Argues that 'flourishing' means balancing one's responsiveness to three normative claims: self-fulfilment, moral responsibility, and intersubjective answerability.
Creating The World We Want To Live In
Title | Creating The World We Want To Live In PDF eBook |
Author | Bridget Grenville-Cleave |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 206 |
Release | 2021-03-28 |
Genre | Psychology |
ISBN | 1000360865 |
This book is about hope and a call to action to make the world the kind of place we want to live in. Our hope is to provoke conversation, and gently challenge possibly long-held views, beliefs, and ideologies about the way the world works and the people in that world. Written by eminent researchers and experienced practitioners, the book explores the principles that underpin living well, and gives examples of how this can be achieved not just in our own lives, but across communities and the planet we share. Chapters cover the stages of life from childhood to ageing, the foundations of everyday flourishing, including health and relationships, and finally wellbeing in the wider world, addressing issues such as economics, politics and the environment. Based in the scientific evidence of what works and supported by illustrations of good practice, this book is both ambitious and aspirational. The book is designed for a wide audience – anyone seeking to create positive change in the world, their institutions or communities. www.creatingtheworldwewanttolivein.org