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"When we interact with our LGBTQ+ neighbors we are not interacting with an ideology, a political movement, a social media post, a caricature from a movie, or a law being debated in Congress. We are interacting with people made in the image of God, who our Savior bled and died to redeem. We are interacting with someone God literally loved to the point of his own death."Cultivate Community With LGBTQ+ Neighbors Too often, fear and suspicion have characterized churches response to LGTBQ+ people. As we remain committed to the historic Christian teachings about marriage and sexuality, American evangelical churches have also harmed a community we have not understood. Our default has been to keep LGBTQ+ people at arms length.But there is another way, one that resists both culture wars and the pressure to revise scriptural teaching; one that embraces people and clings to historic witness.In Love All Our Neighbors, Tony Scarcello shows how holding a traditional sexual ethic does not have to lead toward the exclusion of LGBTQ+ people from church. Drawing from biblical theology, cultural data, and the authors personal experience as a same-sex-attracted pastor, this book teaches traditional Christians and churches how to truly care for LGBTQ+ people. Scarcello explains how churches can and should be places of conviction, humility, and radical love for everyone.In Love All Our Neighbors, youll learn how Jesus loves LGBTQ+ people and desires to know them, how churches have built unbiblical barriers between LGBTQ+ people and Jesus, and how to dismantle these barriers and minister with care, without compromising orthodox theology. If youre a church leader who upholds a traditional sexual ethic and seeks to genuinely care for LGBTQ+ individuals, youll find this book both challenging and transformative. With thoughtful guidance, Love All Our Neighbors equips churches committed to historic Christian teaching to overcome barriers, fostering a Jesus-centered, life-giving community that embraces everyone with grace and love. Our churches can become environments where LGBTQ+ people can find and follow Jesus in life-giving community.

What kind of leader would you be if you were suddenly handed more power? What if you got that promotion you wanted or a headhunter called tomorrow offering you your dream job? Would your leadership be an example of servanthood and justice, or would you give in to the temptations that power always presents?In the time it took Samuel to pour oil on each of their heads, Saul and David both moved from unknown kids to kings of Israel. Their responses to that promotion had radically different outcomes. Saul made God sorry he had made him king. David brought joy to God as a man after his own heart. What about you? What would happen if God suddenly promoted you? A simple way to find out is to evaluate what your leadership looks like right now, and this book gives you the opportunity to do just that. Read about the intriguing similarities between Saul and David and the different choices they made that shaped their leadership. Then compare basic qualities of your leadership to each of theirs. You may be surprised at the qualities God values in a leader. Leadership development is a lifetime process. No matter your age or leadership experience, there is still time to grow into a leader that brings more joy to Gods heart. Take the journey. It could have some wonderful rewards.

Preparation for the Christmas season can often feel busy and frantic, but it doesnt have to be this way. What if we stopped and listened to the movement and unfolding of Gods plan around us? Making Room in Advent is an invitation away from the chaos and into the space where God is at work.The unfolding of Gods plan often happens in unlikely spaces, both in Scripture and in our own lives. Join Bette Dickinson as she moves through the story of Jesus birth and the stories of the many people that were part of the journey. Each page is filled with an original painting that will fill you with hope and wonder during the Advent season. The twenty-five devotionals offer spiritual practices, breath prayers, and reflection questions that allow you to truly make room for Gods work in your life, your community, and the world.

Los intelectuales no se instalan cómodamente en la realidad tal como es. Se preguntan cómo debe ser y buscan su transformación. Desestabilizan el orden establecido, despiertan las conciencias adormecidas y revolucionan las mentes instaladas. Este libro ofrece cincuenta perfiles de hombres y mujeres que responden a la idea del intelectual critico: Ernst Bloch, Maria Zambrano, Karl Rahner, Hannah Arendt, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Simone de Beauvoir, Simone Weil, Jose Luis L. Aranguren, Leonidas Proaño, Jose M.ª Diez-Alegria, Albert Camus, Edward Schillebeeckx, Enrique Miret Magdalena, Oscar Romero, Jose M.ª Gonzalez Ruiz, Raimon Panikkar, Jose Saramago, Samuel Ruiz, Geza Vermes, Tissa Balasuriya, Ernesto Cardenal, Jose Gomez Caffarena, Giulio Girardi, Casiano Floristan, Carlo M. Martini, Hans Kung, Gustavo Gutierrez, Pere Casaldaliga, Dorothee Solle, Ignacio Ellacuria, Rosario Bofill, Federico Mayor Zaragoza, Julio Lois, Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, Leonardo Boff, Jon Sobrino, Asghar Ali Engineer, Paul Knitter, Fatima Mernissi, Eugen Drewermann, Boaventura de Sousa Santos, Elisabeth A. Johnson, Francisco Fernandez Buey, Ada Maria Isasi-Diaz, Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd, Mansur Escudero, Lavinia Byrne, Shirin Ebadi, Elsa Tamez y Amina Wadud. El resultado de este recorrido es una biografia religiosa colectiva del siglo xx que se caracteriza por la propuesta de una teoria critica de la sociedad y de la religion en clave liberadora.

Con el lema «Teología con alma bíblica» este libro de homenaje al Prof. Dr. José Ramón Busto Saiz quiere reconocer su trabajo académico y científico a lo largo de sus muchos años de docencia e invest

Muchas de las experiencias visionarias en torno al cambio de era suponen una cosmología de tres, siete o más cielos donde el místico asciende, acompañado de un ser celestial, hasta contemplar, en lo mas alto, la gloria luminosa de Dios rodeado de sus angeles y en donde le son revelados los misterios del cosmos y la historia humana. En una dinamica espiritual percibida como aconteciendo fuera del cuerpo comienza a entenderse como sucediendo en lo mas intimo del hombre, su corazon. ¿Como explicar la internalizacion de la experiencia mistica? La explicacion mas generalizada se centra en la influencia neoplatonica. La presente obra explora otras aristas para entender este fascinante aspecto de las experiencias religiosas: una temprana cristologia de la gloria y sus implicaciones antropologicas; una reflexion mas intimista sobre el templo; el enfasis etico del dualismo apocaliptico, entre otros.

Dentro del discurso moderno sobre la fe, la teología de la liberación hace una demoledora crítica de la modernidad/colonialidad. Sin embargo, esta innovadora visión no debe ser calificada, en sentido peyorativo, de antimoderna o de posmoderna. Asimismo, ¿por que debemos considerar a la teologia de la liberacion como un antecedente historico y epistemico del "giro decolonial" en el pensamiento critico? ¿Cuales son las afinidades electivas entre la ecologia y la teologia de la liberacion? ¿Cuales son las principales caracteristicas de la teologia de la liberacion como constelacion intelectual utopica?Este es el primer ensayo que explora de manera sistematica las relaciones entre la ecologia y la teologia de la liberacion. El analisis de la evolucion intelectual y espiritual del teologo brasileño Leonardo Boff es la base Ecologia y teologia de la liberacion, que, a su vez, combina la sociologia de la religion (de Max Weber hasta Daniele Hervieu-Leger), la sociologia (marxista) de la cultura (Lucien Goldmann) y de las utopias (Ernst Bloch) y las teorias decoloniales (Enrique Dussel) para aportar una perspectiva interdisciplinaria y original a la discusion y dialogo en el seno de la teologia de la liberacion. Asi, este libro se añade al apasionante debate entre el vinculo con la ecologia y la religion.

Fiel a su misión fundacional de dedicarse a la formación de los candidatos al sacerdocio y a los jóvenes sacerdotes, la Facultad de Teología de la Universidad Pontificia Comillas organizó un congreso internacional (abril 2010) con motivo del año sacerdotal convocado por el Papa. Ha sido el congreso mas completo y de mas nivel de los muchos tenidos en este año. Destacados expertos nacionales e internacionales pasaron revista a las principales dimensiones del ser sacerdotal, siguiendo las palabras de Benedicto XVI a la plenaria de la Congregacion para el Clero.A estos aspectos se añadio la dimension espiritual y la fundamentacion. Entre los hilos conductores de las ponencias destaca la integracion organica de las distintas dimensiones de la vida y la vocacion del sacerdote, en linea con la doctrina del Concilio Vaticano II y su actualizacion pontificia postconciliar.

A 30-Day Anthology of Classic Christmas Writings For centuries, Christians have treasured the same classic hymns and passages at Christmas. While these works have stood the test of time, believers can be tempted to adopt them as commonplace and fail to consider their deeper meaning. Journey to Bethlehem presents an insightful selection of Christmas classics from the greatest English and American poets to important historical church figures such as Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Spurgeon. Ideal for reading during the month of December, yet applicable for use year-round, each of the 30 readings consists of a classic work, literary analysis, takeaway summary, and Bible passage.Literary expert Leland Ryken analyzes hymns, poems, and prose, highlighting how each passage is edifying and stylistically satisfying. Readers will experience a new fondness for these classic works as they meditate on the mystery of Christs incarnation.30-Day Christmas Anthology: Each daily reading guides readers through the month of December Features Classic Christian Works: Writings by historical church figures, including Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Spurgeon Written by Leland Ryken: Literary expert and author or editor of over 60 books including The Soul in Paraphrase and The Heart in PilgrimageOffers a Fresh Perspective: Examines classic works from a literary perspective to provide Christians with new insights

"How blessed is the man whose strength is in You. . . ."Psalm 84:5, NASBWhat a wonderful opportunity you have as a Christian in this modern age to open up the Bible and, with the leading of the Holy Spirit, glean its rich truths for yourself. Your vitality as a Christian depends on doing just that. For only through consistent Bible study and prayer do you gain the spiritual strength to navigate each day with wisdom, grace, and integrity.Offering significantly more than the typical thematic or topical anecdotes of some other devotionals, the in-depth Bible exposition of this daily study gives you a firmer grasp on many of the great passages of Scripturepassages that speak at length of Christian character, the meaning behind Christs death and resurrection, and how we benefit from lifes trials.After a year in Gods Word with this book as your companion, you will find that both your walk with Christ and your faith have grown strongerall because you committed yourself to a daily, in-depth study of the Scriptures, and to learning more about the God who is your Strength.

Foreword INDIES Award Finalist IVP Readers Choice AwardIn an age where neither society nor the church knows what to do with gay Christians, Greg Coles tells his own story.Lets make a deal, you and me. Lets make promises to each other.I promise to tell you my story. The whole story. Ill tell you about a boy in love with Jesus who, at the fateful onset of puberty, realized his sexual attractions were persistently and exclusively for other guys. Ill tell you how I lay on my bed in the middle of the night and whispered to myself the words Ive whispered a thousand times since:"Im gay."Ill show you the world through my eyes. Ill tell you what its like to belong nowhere. To know that much of my Christian family will forever consider me unnatural, dangerous, because of something that feels as involuntary as my eye color. And to know that much of the LGBTQ community that shares my experience as a sexual minority will disagree with the way Ive chosen to interpret the call of Jesus, believing Ive bought into a tragic, archaic ritual of self-hatred.But I promise my story wont all be sadness and loneliness and struggle. Ill tell you good things too, hopeful things, funny things, like the time I accidentally came out to my best friend during his bachelor party. Ill tell you what it felt like the first time someone looked me in the eyes and said, "You are not a mistake." Ill tell you that joy and sorrow are not opposites, that my life has never been more beautiful than when it was most brokenhearted.If youll listen, I promise Ill tell you everything, and you can decide for yourself what you want to believe about me.

16th Annual Outreach Magazine Resource of the YearIs your church wrestling with LGBT questions from membership to marriage? Travis Collins has been there. A pastor who has walked congregations through the complex issues surrounding gay Christians, he knows firsthand the confusion and hurt that often follow. He has also seen churches have these conversations with grace and understanding.In this practical resource, readers will gain insight into relevant biblical passages and, while the author is working from a traditional perspective, he offers insights from interpreters on both sides of the debate. They will consider the implications of their convictions for ministry practice, relationships, church policy, and more. They will hear testimonies from gay friends and family members about their experiences in the church. Collins calls readers to both grace and truth, with humility.What Does It Mean to Be Welcoming? considers how we might welcome everyone into the church while calling for all to be transformed.

Sexual brokenness permeates our culture and has found its way into the church. Even though Christians are called to value and celebrate sexuality as sacred and good, it is often a source of fear, shame, or secret sin.But it doesnt have to be that way. Healthy sexuality concerns what we pursue, not just what we avoid, so Redeemed Sexuality invites emerging adults to seek sexual maturity and discipleship in the context of community. As we experience love, joy, and intimacy with God and others, sexual shame and sin lose their power.Integrating theology, psychology, and spiritual formation, participants engage the process of transformation by practicing vulnerability embracing their identity in Christ learning healthy intimacyIncorporating peer-to-peer leadership, this field-tested small group curriculum is suitable for use in both mens or womens groups. The process is neither linear nor easy, but change is possible because Christ is able. The only question is, Do you want to be healed?

Have you ever been thrust into a surprising place of leadership? Are you looking for a mentor who has had similar experiences?Ebony S. Small is a young leader with a wealth of experience in both churches and organizations. Shes got practical and biblical wisdom to offer whether you are just starting or are looking for a fresh start in your life and leadership. Every life experiencegood, bad, or indifferentis a distinct marker that God used to hardwire you for purpose and help you lead from an authentic and healthy place. The power of Gods presence is not just for your benefit but also for all in your sphere of influence. This book invites you to discover your unique leadership gifts and skills, showing how our obedience to God unleashes a ripple effect that can alter the destiny of generations to come.

Desde las Filipinas a México, y desde la India a los Estados Unidos, las autoras aquí reunidas invitan a expandir los colores de nuestra mirada al identificar y analizar las estructuras profundas de la colonialidad y las practicas de dominio, marginacion y exclusion que comportan, siempre desde una clave teologica feminista que nace precisamente de su experiencia. El estado de guerra perpetua y sus secuelas traumaticas, la lucha de las mujeres por los territorios ancestrales o el impacto del COVID sobre poblaciones desplazadas son solo algunas de las cuestiones que reciben atencion, y que a su vez invitan a repensar las relaciones de las teologias feministas alrededor del mundo con la teoria poscolonial, dos elementos tan abocados a la sinergia como al conflicto.

La sinodalidad, vivida con una profunda actitud de escucha al Espíritu y de discernimiento comunitario, es verdaderamente un camino de conversión personal y comunitaria. Esto significa crear condiciones de posibilidad para que todos y todas podamos caminar juntos como Pueblo de Dios, y discernir creativamente formas, dinamicas comunicativas, estructuras y procesos que permitan la interaccion y vinculacion de todos los sujetos que conforman el Nosotros eclesial. Este camino es una oportunidad para reconocer e integrar lo que aportan las reflexiones, palabras, experiencias y acciones de las mujeres para la comprension y el desarrollo de una iglesia sinodal. Un grupo de teologas nos hemos puesto a repensar algunas categorias fundamentales que pueden dar luz en este proceso en el que como Iglesia estamos embarcados: comunion, inclusion, intersubjetividad, cuidado, masculinidad, ciudadania, ministerialidad, discernimiento en comun y mision. Son diferentes ventanas a la sinodalidad: las dos primeras mas propiamente teologicas, las tres siguientes son antropologicas, y las cuatro finales, eclesiologicas.

* Quien creo en Dios cree también en los ángeles, pues así lo atestiguan los Evangelios y otros libros de la Iglesia. * Y no sólo esto, sino que muchas otras religiones no cristianas tienen fe en los angeles, en su mision cerca de los hombres, en la ayuda benefica que saben ofrecer en el momento oportuno. * ¿Como percibir a los angeles? Los encontramos, quiza, bajo la forma de personas comunes o de animales. Los oimos como voces, susurros, pensamientos, reflexiones. Iluminaciones, sueños, visiones. ¡Considerad cuantos pensamientos nos vienen a la mente do improviso, sin que sepamos explicar su origen! * Pero hay muchos, desde los mas simples, capaces de actuar como protectores, inspiradores, o guias, hasta los mas excelsos y luminosos, aquellos que describio el profeta Ezequiel y que rodean el trono de Dios. ¿Cuantos tipos de angeles existen? * Precisamente es ahora cuando se descubre de nuevo a los angeles, cuando se habla de ellos, se discute sobre ellos y se aprende a rezarles de nuevo para obtener favores particulares y ayuda en tantas ocasiones distintas en nuestra vida. * Estas paginas revelan, con palabras simples, la milenaria teologia de los angeles. las experiencias que las grandes almas han tenido con los angeles, pero tambien las vividas por la gente comun. Por fortuna no es necesario ser especial para disfrutar del amor de los angeles. * Aqui encontrara ejemplos de oraciones e invocaciones dirigidas a los angeles en general, o a los angeles de la guarda, a los angeles curadores y a los angeles consoladores en particular. (¡Pero tambien existen los angeles rebeldes de los que sera necesario aprender a defenderse!). * ¡Un libro completo, claro, rico en conocimientos teologicos y apto para todos!

Se suele afirmar que el cristianismo es una religión de la palabra. Así, abordar el silencio y la quietud significa ser consciente de la tensión entre el habla y el silencio. Berger es coherente cuando se pregunta: ¿Realmente habla Dios cuando habla? ¿Como de comprensible es su discurso? ¿Habla tambien en el silencio? Para responder a estas preguntas, Berger hace un recorrido exhaustivo por el silencio: desde el silencio de los grandes testigos de la Biblia, de los cristianos de todos los tiempos, del silencio y la quietud en la liturgia y el culto, en la creacion, en el cielo, hasta en el sabbat y el Sabado Santo. A partir de todo ello, Berger obtiene una teologia del silencio: Dios se revela en el silencio cuando las personas se dejan alcanzar por el silencio de Dios, cuando lo representan y lo comprenden, cuando se asemejan a Dios en su propio silencio, se dirigen a Dios en el y sienten asi su voluntad, y no menos cuando aman en silencio.

"¿Qué hay en nosotros que nos pone en marcha?", se pregunta Bloch, "estamos inquietos, somos cálidos y rudos. Lo vivo está inquieto". Esta inquietud es patente en Thomas Müntzer, teólogo de la revolu

Celebrar es una tarea arriesgada, difícil. Para celebrar hay que dejarse atrapar por el embrujo de símbolos y signos, por la cercanía de la comunidad reunida, por la fuerza de la palabra proclamada, por la belleza de los cantos y de las formas. Hay que descubrir en todo ello, en las palabras y en los gestos, la presencia regeneradora del Señor Resucitado en medio de los suyos.Jose Manuel Bernal nos ofrece las claves para acercarnos al mundo de la liturgia con una obra que es tanto fruto de la experiencia como resultado del estudio, un trabajo en el que los temas se abordan con libertad y, en ocasiones, con sentido critico: una apuesta por la celebracion.