Church Body

When news outlets reveal church scandals or we hear stories about people leaving the church, it can seem as though we are in a bit of a crisis as the Body of Christ. In Being a Sanctuary, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez—who has experienced abuse, trauma, and racism within the church—takes us on an honest, biblical, and reflective journey as she examines the state of the church and offers us a hopeful path forward.

Much of the church has forgotten that we worship a disabled God whose wounds survived resurrection, says Amy Kenny. It is time for the church to start treating disabled people as full members of the body of Christ who have much more to offer than a miraculous cure narrative and to learn from their embodied experiences. Written by a disabled Christian, this book shows that the church is missing out on the prophetic witness and blessing of disability.

Since a global pandemic abruptly closed places of worship, many Christians have skipped church life, even neglecting virtual services. But this was a trend even before COVID-19. Polarizing issues, including political and racial strife, convinced some people to pull away from the church and one another. Now it’s time to recommit to gathering as brothers and sisters in Christ.

The Bible has plenty to say about the human body and clothing in ancient times, but modern translations and socially conditioned assumptions have drifted significantly away from ancient cultures and the intent of the earliest texts. Do you you know what the Bible really says in the original Greek and Hebrew, or have you trusted what you hear? Perhaps it is time to make a detailed exposition of what the Bible has to say about clothing and nakedness for a believer's life. In these pages, journey with me through a comprehensive study of nearly every passage relating directly to the topic so ...

Just as a physically healthy person - at an ideal weight and with good blood pressure and cholesterol numbers - might not actually be fit enough to run a 5k, so churches can appear healthy - with no obvious issues, maintaining a healthy size - and yet not exhibit fitness. A fit church is one that is not satisfied with merely coasting along with no problems. A fit church is actively making disciples, maturing in faith, developing strong leaders, reaching out to the community, and more.

In Jezebel Unhinged Tamura Lomax traces the use of the jezebel trope in the Black church and in Black popular culture, showing how it is pivotal to reinforcing men's cultural and institutional power to discipline and define Black girlhood and womanhood. Drawing on writing by medieval thinkers and travelers, Enlightenment theories of race, the commodification of women's bodies under slavery, and the work of Tyler Perry and Bishop T. D. Jakes, Lomax shows how Black women are written into religious and cultural history as sites of sexual deviation.

Two years ago, a man broke into James Blakely’s apartment and shot him in his sleep, killing him instantly. Dead and confused, James discovered he had a choice: move on into the afterlife or stay behind. Knowing his past sins would lead him straight to the fires of Hell, James chose to haunt his old apartment building instead. Now, James spends his days visiting his daughter and ex-wife, welcoming new neighbors, and conversing with those who can see the dead. It’s a simple, peaceful existence, but with each passing day, his memories of his former life—and even his own identity—begin...

As a Black autistic pastor and disability scholar, Lamar Hardwick lives at the intersection of disability, race, and religion. Tied to this reality, he heeded the call to write How Ableism Fuels Racism to help Christian communities engage in critical conversations about race by addressing issues of ableism. Hardwick believes that ableism—the idea that certain bodies are better than others—and the disability discrimination fueled by this perspective are the root causes of racial bias and injustice in American culture and in the church.

Many believe Charles Colson and Ellen Vaughn¿s The Body to be the watershed book of the past decade. It impacted the Church worldwide, encouraging Christians of diverse backgrounds to see themselves as part of the universal body of Christ. It challenged many to a new sense of unity, realizing that we blunt the Gospel message every time we divide over petty issues and personal turf.

Life in the Body of Christ is a must-listen for every Christian. Every age group in every evangelical church should make it a point to study this book chapter by chapter, look seriously at every suggestion, and meditate on every scripture suggested for that purpose. Curtis Thomas has given us a gift, a stimulus to edifying reflection and action on every pertinent aspect of corporate and individual responsibility and privilege to be pursued in the life of a local church. His suggestions are brief but turgid with biblical insight and healthy church experience.

Marian Apparitions in the Catholic Church have been appearing throughout the centuries to a variety of people to give them messages of hope, prayer, penance, and conversion. In this audiobook, we cover 32 of these Marian Apparitions to give you an overview of the events and messages of each one. This audiobook gives you an overview and insight into a subject otherwise only understood through lengthy study.

Step into the realm of extraordinary transformation with "100 EFT Tapping Statements for Being Extraordinary!" by renowned life coach Tessa Cason. Drawing from her extensive experience working with clients, Tessa shares a collection of powerful EFT tapping statements designed to help you unleash your true potential and break free from limiting beliefs. Through the art of EFT Tapping, a simple yet potent technique, Tessa guides you on a journey to discover your extraordinary character. As you delve into this book, you will explore the depths of self-discovery and embark on a path towards ...

Unlock the secrets to manifesting wealth and abundance with "200 EFT Tapping Statements for Wealth" by Tessa Cason, a renowned life coach and EFT expert. This comprehensive guide provides a treasure trove of 280 tapping statements (200 + 80 bonus statements), carefully crafted to help you overcome limiting beliefs and release stuck emotions, aligning your mindset with prosperity and success. Discover how to harness the power of EFT Tapping to transform your financial reality, cultivating a mentality of wealth and abundance that attracts prosperity and thrives. With these expertly designed ...

Delve into the depth of addiction as Tessa unravels the emotional layers that fuel these compulsions. Through 140 meticulously crafted tapping statements (80 + a bonus of 40 statements), readers are guided to confront and heal the underlying fears, shame, and unresolved emotions that drive addictive behaviors. Addiction can often feel like a never-ending cycle of reaching for something outside ourselves to numb our pain. Tessa’s unique approach to EFT Tapping empowers you to confront these buried emotions and heal from within, tapping into a peaceful and fulfilling life. Readers have ...

In "200 EFT Tapping Statements for Knowing God", Tessa Cason presents a groundbreaking approach to spiritual growth and self-discovery. By harnessing the power of EFT Tapping, this book offers a unique opportunity to confront and overcome the doubts, fears, and misconceptions that often cloud our understanding of God. As a seasoned life coach who has guided hundreds of clients through their emotional challenges, Tessa has mastered the art of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Tapping—a simple yet highly effective method for releasing limiting beliefs and stuck emotions. This enlightening ...

Embark on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery with "340 EFT Tapping Statements for Healing from the Loss of a Loved One" by Tessa Cason. In this poignant collection, Tessa, a dedicated life coach, shares powerful tapping statements designed to help you navigate the deep waters of grief and loss. Through the art of EFT tapping, a gentle yet potent technique for releasing emotional blockages, Tessa guides readers through a profound healing process. As you delve into the intricacies of grief - the pain, the memories, the love - you'll discover a path towards acceptance and ...

When a young writer accepts a job at a university in the remote English countryside, it's meant to be a fresh start, away from the bustle of London and the scene of a violent assault she is desperate to forget. But a vicious debate about violence against women inflames the tensions and mounting rivalries in her creative-writing class. When a troubled student starts turning in chapters that blur the lines between fiction and reality, the professor recognizes herself as the main character in his book - and he has written her a horrific fate.

Understanding the 33 Doctors of the Catholic Church can require a lot of study. And even so, it is hard to get into the spirit of the teachings from the Doctors. Their lives are as varied as their accomplishments. To learn even a little bit about these unique souls who were chosen to experience and describe for the faithful the depth and interior meaning of the teachings of the Church has profound value. But it also shows the individual grandeur of these great figures in Church history.

In 1987, when Hilary Mantel was first published in the London Review of Books, she wrote to the editor, Karl Miller, ‘I have no critical training whatsoever, so I am forced to be more brisk and breezy than scholarly.’ This collection of 20 reviews, essays and pieces of memoir from the next three decades tells the story of what happened next.

"There is probably no more enjoyable treatise for a believer to write in a book on doctrine than the one that describes our salvation, its nature, and how we can be saved." This is how Mr. Clay begins this except from his book, Solid Ground. Mr. Clay addresses the question "How can you be saved?" along with " What might prevent you from being saved?" With great pleasure springing from a faith that has lasted for over 50 years, Mr. Clay explores how we are saved, and with great sorrow he explains what prevents people from being saved. If you are believer, this title will provide you with a ...