The Mockingbird Parables
Title | The Mockingbird Parables PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Litton |
Publisher | Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2010-08-11 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1414349440 |
The Mockingbird Parables takes readers on an inspiring and engaging journey through Harper Lee’s beloved 1960 literary masterpiece, introducing each character through the lens of faith. The enigmatic Boo Radley as an allegorical representation of God, “the divine, mysterious neighbor” who watches over, protects, and longs to know his children personally. The hero, Atticus Finch, as a model of faith, integrity, and even parenting. The main character, Scout Finch, and what she might teach us about the role of women in church and society. The Mockingbird Parables compels us to ask the often-ignored questions: Do we truly love our neighbors? Are we building community? Are we influencing society for the better? By illuminating the parallels between Christian faith and Lee’s masterpiece, The Mockingbird Parables reaffirms the magnitude of a novel perhaps more relevant today than ever before.
The Man Who Met God in a Bar
Title | The Man Who Met God in a Bar PDF eBook |
Author | Capon |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2017-04-14 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780998917108 |
The Man Who Met God in a Bar is a retelling of the Gospel story set in Cleveland. Originally published in 1990, Robert Farrar Capon tells the story of Marvin Goodman, businessman who finds himself an airport bar where he encounters a charismatic young chef named Jerry-who also claims to be God.
Scandalous Stories
Title | Scandalous Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Emery Price |
Publisher | New Reformation Publications |
Pages | 94 |
Release | 2018-10-18 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1945500832 |
Parables are some of the most familiar stories in the Bible, yet their interpretations and applications are anything but uniform. Scandalous Stories is a "sort" of commentary on these familiar stories that are steeped in God's offensive grace and loving mercy for sinners and saints alike.
Holy Nomad
Title | Holy Nomad PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Litton |
Publisher | Abingdon Press |
Pages | 210 |
Release | 2012-09-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1426759428 |
We drown ourselves with monotony, possessions, and obligations. However, from Abraham to Jesus, the essence of faith is found in the idea that we are moving, changing, progressing as a people, and if we are faithful to this process, then we will be moving the world toward the Kingdom of God—living a dynamic faith. Holy Nomad is a deeply motivational call for readers to live a radical, relentless, and raw life of faith. Author Matt Litton explains how and why God wants to liberate so we can live a life of absolute freedom and fulfillment. Holy Nomad calls for readers to divest themselves from all the things that hold us back in order to go on this nomadic adventure, that will challenge us and reward us on this rugged road to joy.
Reading the Parables
Title | Reading the Parables PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Lischer |
Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2014-09-02 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1611645204 |
Parables make up one-third of Jesus' speech in the New Testament. In this volume, Richard Lischer provides an expert guide to these parables and proposes an important distinction between reading and interpreting the parables. Emphasizing the importance of reading the parables versus interpreting them, Lischer asserts that reading offers a kind of breathing space to explore historical, literary, theological, and socio-political dimensions of the parables and their various meanings, whereas interpreting implies an expert and critical position that must be defended. In this volume, Lischer lays out four theories for reading parables: 1) parables obscure truth; 2) parables teach many truths; 3) parables teach one truth; and 4) parables undermine the truth. Ultimately, he concludes that biblical parables undermine dominant myths called "the truth" to shine light on the Truth that is Jesus, God's presence with us.
Modern Parables, Volume 1
Title | Modern Parables, Volume 1 PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas Purifoy |
Publisher | |
Pages | 196 |
Release | 2007-01-01 |
Genre | Bible |
ISBN | 9780979852411 |
A film-based Bible study curriculum based on 6 parables, set in modern times ; Each parable story includes the Parable Film and an Application Video, with a total of 12 lessons.
In the Presence of Jesus
Title | In the Presence of Jesus PDF eBook |
Author | Paul Bane |
Publisher | Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |
Pages | 205 |
Release | 2021-10 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1496455622 |
A 40-day journey to calm your restless, anxious thoughts and listen for the voice of Jesus. In the stress, noise, and activity of modern life, there is a way of finding inner peace and contentment. In the Presence of Jesus will help you learn to quiet your mind and focus your attention on the grace and love that is only available in God's presence. Deeply faithful to Scripture and infused with the truth of Christ's unwavering love on every page, In the Presence of Jesus is an easy-to-understand, step-by-step, daily guide that will empower you to transfer the truth of His everlasting love for you from your head to your heart. This 40-day journey will help you focus on the character of Jesus and open your spirit to His presence in your life. Every day, you'll experience: an invocation welcoming Christ's presence into your devotional time a personal note as if it were written by Jesus to you, drawn carefully from Scripture and opening your heart to the grace of Christ Bible verses to meditate on daily prayers, reflection activities, and blessings to help you focus on Christ's presence with you throughout your day. Awaken moment by moment to the presence of a loving God--and find peace for your mind and soul.