This important philosophical reflection on love and sexuality from a broadly Christian perspective is aimed at philosophers, theologians, and educated Christian readers. Alexander R. Pruss focuses on foundational questions on the nature of romantic love and on controversial questions in sexual ethics on the basis of the fundamental idea that romantic love pursues union of two persons as one body. One Body begins with an account, inspired by St. Thomas Aquinas, of the general nature of love as constituted by components of goodwill, appreciation, and unitiveness. Different forms of love, such as parental, collegial, filial, friendly, fraternal, or romantic, Pruss argues, differ primarily not in terms of goodwill or appreciation but in terms of the kind of union that is sought. Pruss examines romantic love as distinguished from other kinds of love by a focus on a particular kind of union, a deep union as one body achieved through the joint biological striving of the sort involved in reproduction. Taking the account of the union that romantic love seeks as a foundation, the book considers the nature of marriage and applies its account to controversial ethical questions, such as the connection between love, sex, and commitment and the moral issues involving contraception, same-sex activity, and reproductive technology. With philosophical rigor and sophistication, Pruss provides carefully argued answers to controversial questions in Christian sexual ethics.

AS SOCIETY DIVERSIFIES, LOCAL CHURCHES FIND THEM SELVES INTERACTING WITH PEOPLE FROM EVERY TRIBE AND TONGUE. But not every church is equipped to handle the realities of ethnic and racial diversity in its congregational life. Sociologist George Yancey's pioneering research on multiracial churches offers key principles for church leaders wanting t...

Shortlisted in Scotland’s National Book Awards By the time she reached her fifties, Catherine had experienced period pain, childbirth, and early menopause, alongside love and laughter, a career in journalism, and raising two daughters. Like many of her peers, along the way she'd dieted, jogged, sweated, tanned, permed, and plucked—always attempting to conform to prevailing standards of "acceptable womanhood." But when a medical crisis comes along, she can no longer pummel her body into submission and is forced to take stock. From growing up on a farm where veterinarians were more common than doctors, and where illness was “a nuisance,” she now faces the nuisance of a lifetime. One Body is the demystifying, relatable, often hilarious, and sometimes hair-raising story of how Catherine navigates her treatment and the emotions and reflections it provokes. And how she comes to drop the unattainable standards imposed on her body, and simply appreciate the skin she is in.

As a troubadour for global music and an instigator of cross-cultural worship for more than 15 years in a variety of denominational settings, including congregational, national, and international venues, Michael Hawn has observed many faithful people who find that a taste of Pentecost in worship is refreshing and invigorating. In One Bread, One Body: Exploring Cultural Diversity in Worship, Hawn seeks to help bridge the gap between the human tendency to prefer ethnic and cultural homogeneity in worship and the church's mandate to offer a more diverse and inclusive experience. He offers a rainbow vision of the universal church where young and old joyfully and thoughtfully respond to the movement of God's Spirit in multicultural worship. Hawn and four colleagues from Perkins School of Theology in Dallas formed a diverse team in ethnicity, gender, academic field of study, and denominational affiliation to study four United Methodist congregations in the Dallas area that are grappling with cross-cultural ministry. Their four case studies illustrate both the pain and the possibilities encountered in capturing the Spirit of Pentecost in worship. Hawn also offers a concise and practical theological framework as well as numerous strategies and an extensive bibliography for implementing "culturally conscious worship." This book is invaluable for congregations that want to undertake the hard work of cross-cultural worship.

When the mind and body connect, your body changes very quickly. With Gregory Joujon-Roche’s cutting edge One Body, One Lifeprogram, you will transform yourself in only six weeks. AOL’s “fitness expert” and featured on Good Morning America, Gregory Joujon-Roche has earned a reputation for getting results. He takes his clients on a journey that enables them to sculpt their bodies, and shape their lives. In One Body, One Life, Gregory Joujon-Roche will share his revolutionary program that combines cardio and strength training, core training and Pilates, yoga and martial arts, cutting-edge nutrition, and mind-body tools. The One Body, One Life program: * Is a one-stop shop for strength, cardio, nutrition, recipes, and detoxifying cleanses * Requires no previous experience, and can be done by anyone * Requires no complicated equipment or gym memberships Do you want to buy a fitness book just to stop from feeling guilty, or do you want a complete and total body transformation? Six weeks with the One Body, One Lifeprogram will connect you to your body, and help you enjoy your life indefinitely. BACKCOVER: "I am not your typical gym person and get easily bored with working out. Greg's program is anything but boring, and I'm given everything I need to stay with it. In every possible way, from the food prescribed, to the training, to how it makes me feel, Greg's One Body, One Lifeprogram is life changing." —Pink "What is particularly satisfying about working with Greg is how creative he is in achieving fitness goals. The same goes for this book. He's constructed a program that not only works, but offers you a plan that is unlike any program I've ever seen." —Peter Krause “Greg and I traveled the world when I was Sportie Spice of the Spice girls. I have incorporated the One Body One Life principles into my life for over a decade, because it works and will be a part of me forever! Thank you Greg.” —Melanie Chisholm "With Greg, training is not only a superb workout for my body but is also great fun. I never get bored because the sessions constantly change. I would go to the guys at Holistic Fitness even if my next part was on the radio." —David Morrissey “With Greg's help, I have tapped into an awareness and a presence that has helped me to achieve optimal success on and off the field." —Johnnie Morton, NFL wide receiver "Greg's knowledge of the body and mind astounds me. One Body, One Lifeis just what we need to discover our greatest health, and our greatest potential." —Roberta D. Sengelmann, M.D.; Director, Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgery; Washington University School of Medicine "Many fitness plans make lofty promises for better health with gimmicks and tricks. Greg's astute attention to the needs of the body, as well as his understanding of the fundamentals of good nutrition, make this book an essential part of any successful transformation." —Esther Blum, MS,RD,CDN,CNS; Registered Dietitian

Sarah Lovell never knew her biological father, and she first experienced sexual abuse at age eleven. Those early traumas led to a life of increasing instability. Lovell's intimate partners beat and secluded her, and the fragile young woman disappeared into a falsely comforting haze of alcohol and drugs. She lost custody of her first two children, a son and a daughter. She gave birth to two more daughters, and temporarily lost custody of them as well, before a rock-bottom revelation finally forced her to get sober. Her life seemed to be coming together, but her children began to experience heartbreaking traumas themselves. Her teenage daughter journeyed down a path of unthinkable sexual exploitation, while her vulnerable youngest daughter struggled through intense social trauma at school. Lovell, armed with a new career and a burgeoning sober self-confidence, took up the fight for her children. One Body is the story of physical and emotional scars that ultimately teach invaluable lessons. Lovell hopes to inspire other women to keep standing up after life's devastating blows knock them down.

Discover what unity in Christ means through the Larsens' dynamic studies. And then put it into practice in relationships with other believers.