Mirror to the Church

Mirror to the Church
Author: Emmanuel Katongole
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2009-05-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031056316X

We learn who we are as we walk together in the way of Jesus. So I want to invite you on a pilgrimage. Rwanda is often held up as a model of evangelization in Africa. Yet in 1994, beginning on the Thursday of Easter week, Christians killed other Christians, often in the same churches where they had worshiped together. The most Christianized country in Africa became the site of its worst genocide. With a mother who was a Hutu and a father who was a Tutsi, author Emmanuel Katongole is uniquely qualified to point out that the tragedy in Rwanda is also a mirror reflecting the deep brokenness of the church in the West. Rwanda brings us to a cry of lament on our knees where together we learn that we must interrupt these patterns of brokenness But Rwanda also brings us to a place of hope. Indeed, the only hope for our world after Rwanda’s genocide is a new kind of Christian identity for the global body of Christ—a people on pilgrimage together, a mixed group, bearing witness to a new identity made possible by the Gospel.

Mary

Mary
Author: Raniero Cantalamessa
Publisher: Liturgical Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 1992
Genre:
ISBN: 9780814620595

Mary is a great gift and example to all Christians because in her God's Word was written and by her it was accepted and its grace manifested. In this she is, as the title indicates, a mirror of the Church, the people of God. She reflects what we are called to be. While this work cannot help but discuss aspects of Mariology, it is not so much a study as it is a pilgrimage. Reflecting on and following Mary's example, as Father Cantalamessa presents it here, we enter into a pilgrimage of listening and obedience to God's Word.

The Christian Man

The Christian Man
Author: Patrick Morley
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2019-05-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310356091

In The Christian Man, Patrick Morley--bestselling author of The Man in the Mirror--offers men practical ways to deal with life's problems and become the men of God they aspire to be. No man fails on purpose. Quite the opposite. When our feet hit the floor every morning, we're looking for a win. But these are turbulent times to be a man. In gathering material for this book, Morley interviewed many men. Their input was powerful. And transparent. They agreed that it's increasingly difficult to juggle all their responsibilities as men, husbands, fathers, friends, workers, churchmen, and citizens. No one understands what you're going through more than men's expert Patrick Morley, author of the landmark bestseller The Man in the Mirror, which has sold over 4 million copies. And now, Morley has put together a game plan so you can get that win you're looking for. The Christian Man is filled with powerful stories and refreshingly practical answers to questions like: How can I lead a more balanced life? How can I have a deeper walk with God? What makes a great husband? How can I become a dad who makes a difference? How should I think about my work? What's the right way to deal with lust? By the end of this must-read book, you will know how to intentionally release the power of God on the issues that matter most to you. You'll be able to walk with confidence in the one identity that matters most: The Christian Man.

Theology and the Mirror of Scripture

Theology and the Mirror of Scripture
Author: Kevin J. Vanhoozer
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2015-11-09
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830840761

In this inaugural volume in the Studies in Christian Doctrine and Scripture, Kevin J. Vanhoozer and Daniel J. Treier set forth a programmatic proposal for evangelical theology, rooted in the claim that the church's vocation is to mirror the witness of Scripture in its doctrine and discipleship.

Rome's Challenge

Rome's Challenge
Author: Teach Services
Publisher: TEACH Services, Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005-10
Genre: Seventh-Day Adventists
ISBN: 9781572580527

Why do Protestants keep Sunday? From the Catholic Mirror, the official organ of Cardinal Gibbons, Baltimore, Maryland.

Martyrs Mirror

Martyrs Mirror
Author: Thieleman Janszoon Braght
Publisher: Herald Press
Total Pages: 1320
Release: 1938-12-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Here is a collection of accounts of more than 4011 Christians burned at the stake, of countless bodies torn on the rack, torn tongues, ears, hands, feet, gouged eyes, people buried alive, and of many who were willing to bear the cross of persecution and death for the sake of Christ.

No Man Left Behind

No Man Left Behind
Author: Patrick Morley
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802480047

David Murrow's book, Why Men Hate Going to Church, has heightened awareness of an epidemic--Patrick Morley offers the solution. No Man Left Behind is the blueprint for growing a thriving men's ministry that has the power to rebuild the church as we know it, pulling men off the couch and into active involvement as part of the body of Christ.

Looking in the Mirror

Looking in the Mirror
Author: Lyle E. Schaller
Publisher:
Total Pages: 212
Release: 1984
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780687226351

When you look at your church, what image do you see? A small, self-sufficient fellowship - reminiscent, perhaps, of a cat? Or a responsive, affectionate congregation - more like, say, a collie? If your congregation numbers into the hundreds at worship time, could you think of it as a large and unified "mansion"? Or a diversified "ranch"? Is your church legalistic, with a heavy emphasis on rules and regulations? Is it ideological, stressing belief? Or does it comprise a loving, nurturing behaviorism? "Frequently," says Lyle Schaller, "it is difficult or impossible for congregational leaders to agree on the role God is calling that church to fill unless they can agree on contemporary reality." Looking in the Mirror provides a conceptual framework for church self-appraisal that can be a key factor in determining that reality and overcoming the passivity that blights so many congregations today.

Jesus in the Mirror

Jesus in the Mirror
Author: Tri Robinson
Publisher: Gospel Light Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-06-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780830762514

As followers of Christ, our mission is clear: to make Jesus known. Two leaders from different generations, Tri Robinson and Jason Chatraw, have found that many unbelievers want to talk about God, too. While friendship evangelism, stadium events and track distribution reach some, others have trouble getting past their perception of Christians as judgmental, exclusive and not caring for the poor. Rather than being dismissive since most Christians don’t see themselves that way or defensive because most Christians aren’t that way, the authors suggest we move forward in humility and compassion. Reflecting the Christ in us to the world around us will disarm people and open doors for meaningful conversation. It will lead not only to evangelism but also to healing. This book isn’t about what’s wrong with the church; rather, it’s about what’s right with God and how we can get that message to a broken world.