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"How do you love the people in your life who are hard to love? We're never going to be able to prevent people from saying or doing things that hurt our feelings. We will always have opportunities to get offended. But if we do things God's way, we can choose to save ourselves a lot of misery and hardship. This doesn't mean we allow people to abuse us. No, there is a time for confronting people and dealing with situations. However, the Bible commands...
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This accessible resource on the Presbyterian ruling elder is especially designed for those considering becoming ruling elders and those who have been elected to this ordered ministry. It explains the meaning of the term "ruling elder� and the qualifications and duties of this ministry. The book goes on to explore the relationship of ruling elders to other elders, the role of the ruling elder on session and in the presbytery, and the relationships...
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Este recurso accesible sobre los ancianos y ancianas gobernantes presbiterianos fue diseñado especialmente para quienes están considerando convertirse en ancianos o ancianas gobernantes y quienes han sido elegidos o elegidas para este ministerio ordenado. Explica el significado del término "anciano o anciana gobernante" y las cualificaciones y responsabilidades de este ministerio. Este libro pasa a explorar la relación entre los ancianos gobernantes...
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Dr. Peter Wyns sets forth a call to all believers to stand together in this hour of polarization in America. The Church is called to be a city set on a hill, and a light to the nations. This manuscript will serve as a guide for believers, and will be a testament to the world of what the Church is and how its members function. It sets forth directives for the Church, civil government and family, so that the peace and gospel of God's kingdom may abound...
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In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. Johnson examines the ministry as it is described in sections of the Book of Order and analyzes how the word "deacon" is used in Scripture. In addition, Johnson provides historical information regarding the inclusion...
67) Las moradas
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En junio de 1577, Teresa de Ávila comenzó a escribir El castillo interior o Libro de las moradas, o simplemente Las moradas. Atravesaba una crisis, víctima de las tensiones y disensiones políticas y religiosas en el seno de su orden religiosa.
Jerome Gratien, humanista carmelita y padre espiritual suyo, le pidió a Santa Teresa que escribiera un nuevo libro en el que presentara un viaje espiritual que no estuviera basado en su experiencia.
Teresa...
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Pocas devociones hay tan populares como el rezo del rosario de la Virgen María. Con esta plegaria los fieles ruegan a Dios misericordioso, por la intercesión de su madre, que los ayude en sus necesidades de toda especie.
Siendo el rosario la oración de las almas sencillas, incluso de los niños en familia, al mismo tiempo ha sido de gran auxilio en las urgencias más apremiantes de la historia, hoy, sobre todo, para pedir por la paz del mundo y...
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The New York Times has described James Martin as maybe "the only Jesuit priest with a degree from the Wharton School," and in the wake of our current economic crisis, the story of his remarkable journey from corporate America to the Society of Jesus couldn't be more timely. From the halls of General Electric under Jack Welch to his entry into the priesthood, In “Good Company” tells this seeker's powerful story with humor and grace. The book's...
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God hides behind the simplest of daily activities; finding Him is a matter of total surrender to His will. That's the message of this eighteenth-century inspirational classic by a French Jesuit writer. The Reverend Jean-Pierre de Caussade (1675–1751) encouraged others to "live in the moment," accepting everyday obstacles with humility and love. Caussade's counsel, which promises comfort and holiness to every soul with good will, has guided generations...
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This detailed, comprehensive interpretation of “The Presbyterian Book of Order” is the most complete resource of its kind. Joan S. Gray and Joyce C. Tucker have revised this bestselling book to include the new standards from the new Form of Government in “The Book of Order”. It explains the system of Presbyterian government, from sessions to presbyteries to synods to the General Assembly itself.
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First published in 1766, "A Plain Account of Christian Perfection" is an enduring classic work of theology by John Wesley, the prominent English evangelist, theologian, and leader of the Methodist reform movement. Wesley was ordained as a priest in the Church of England in 1728 and underwent an evangelical conversion ten years later, which led him to begin his own ministry that later became known as Methodism. Wesley's central theological beliefs...
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Every year, millions of dollars and countless hours are, spent in a futile search for spiritual peace and security. For many Christians, this effort is often, motivated by a lack of peace in their earthly lives and a persistent insecurity with regard to their afterlife. They attend self-help seminars, which claim to provide the answers for peace in their daily lives. They search the scripture, attend church and Bible studies, and often adhere to strict...
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Yancey has always struggled with the most basic questions of the Christian faith. In "What Good is God?" he travels the world in search of an answer to a query posed the world over. What is the practical value of belief in God? His search for the answer to this questions takes him to scenes of grief, devastation, hope, and redemption. With the journalist's eye and the seeker's voice that has endeared him to readers for over 30 years, Yancey finds...
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"There’s a quiet epidemic in our culture: The fastest-growing type of family unit is grandparents charged with the task of raising their children’s children. Though there are myriad reasons for this—the death of one’s adult child, parental drug addiction, abusive living situations, or incarceration, to name a few—the effects tend to be the same: Senior citizens who expected to spend their golden years relaxing or traveling are now seeing...
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"Today, society seemingly has more problems than ever. We constantly worry about our friends, our family, our future, and everything in between. Our list can go on and on. Some problems tend to be more of a challenge than others and can often cause us to struggle to think about anything else causing us to "check out" or not be fully present. Bestselling author, Joyce Meyer, is no stranger to problems, but she has learned to ease her mind by turning...
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