[PDF] How To Be A Bad Christian eBook

Author : Dave Tomlinson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,80 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Christian life
ISBN : 9781444703825

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In the course of his work as a vicar, Dave Tomlinson meets lots of people who describe themselves as "not good enough" to be a Christian, thinking that faith involves going to church a lot, or believing in a list of strange things, or following certain rules. But being a Christian isn't about any of that and actually, following Jesus is a lot easier, and more fun, than most people think. In this handbook to Christianity for people who describe themselves as spiritual but not necessarily religious, Dave sketches out some key practices for how to be a "bad" Christian, including how to talk to God without worrying about prayer, how to read the Bible without turning off your brain, and how to think with your soul rather than trying to follow rules. With beautiful illustrations from artist Rob Pepper, this is an accessible, light-hearted book, but one with a powerful invitation: to be the person you've always wanted to be, following a God you've always hoped is on your side."

Author : Dave Tomlinson
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,48 MB
Release : 2016-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781444752274

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Dave Tomlinson's book How to Be a Bad Christian was written for all those who want God without the guff - revealing that being a 'bad' Christian is perfectly good enough, and that it's possible to ditch religion without losing the faith. The Bad Christian's Manifesto continues the conversation, unpacking what spiritual intelligence - from an unapologetically Christian viewpoint - might look like for all the self-confessed bad Christians of the world. Join Dave as he explores how to befriend your inner sceptic, make a virtue of pleasure and find heaven in the ordinary things of life.

Author : Matt Johnson
Publisher : New Growth Press
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 11,4 MB
Release : 2017-03-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1942572948

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Jesus is not a life coach or a blessing dispenser—but we often treat him like he is. We get burned out on some caricature of Jesus (a caricature that often bears an uncanny resemblance to ourselves) and become mired in anxiety, pride, or despair. Getting Jesus Wrong presents the biblical Christ and reassures disillusioned people that this ...

Author : James S. Spiegel
Publisher : Kregel Academic & Professional
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,93 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Character
ISBN : 9780825436956

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An engaging, down-to-earth manual that helps Christians figure out how to really live a good life. Organized around twenty-two virtuous character traits - including humility, discretion, diligence, generosity, creativity, wit, justice, patience, peace, gratitude, faith, and love - this book provides concrete examples of each virtue and offers practical suggestions for its development.

Author : Dave Tomlinson
Publisher : Hodder & Stoughton
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 11,49 MB
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1444703846

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In the course of his work as a vicar, Dave Tomlinson meets lots of people who describe themselves as 'not good enough' to be a Christian, thinking that faith involves going to church a lot, or believing in a list of strange things, or following certain rules. But being a Christian isn't about any of that - and actually, following Jesus is a lot easier, and more fun, than most people think... In this handbook to Christianity for people who describe themselves as spiritual but not necessarily religious, Dave sketches out some key practices for how to be a 'bad' Christian, including how to talk to God without worrying about prayer, how to read the Bible without turning off your brain, and how to think with your soul rather than trying to follow rules. With beautiful illustrations from artist Rob Pepper, this is an accessible, light-hearted book, but one with a powerful invitation: to be the person you've always wanted to be, following a God you've always hoped is on your side.

Author : Jamie Wright
Publisher : Convergent Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 20,59 MB
Release : 2018-04-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 045149654X

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“The reason you love Jamie (or are about to) is because she says exactly what the rest of us are thinking, but we’re too afraid to upset the apple cart. She is a voice for the outlier, and we’re famished for what she has to say.” --Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author of Of Mess and Moxie and For the Love Wildly popular blogger "Jamie the Very Worst Missionary" delivers a searing, offbeat, often hilarious memoir of spiritual disintegration and re-formation. As a quirky Jewish kid and promiscuous punkass teen, Jamie Wright never imagines becoming a Christian, let alone a Christian missionary. She is barely an adult when the trials of motherhood and marriage put her on an unexpected collision course with Jesus. After finding her faith at a suburban megachurch, Jamie trades in the easy life on the cul-de-sac for the green fields of Costa Rica. There, along with her family, she earnestly hopes to serve God and change lives. But faced with a yawning culture gap and persistent shortcomings in herself and her fellow workers, she soon loses confidence in the missionary enterprise and falls into a funk of cynicism and despair. Nearly paralyzed by depression, yet still wanting to make a difference, she decides to tell the whole, disenchanted truth: Missionaries suck and our work makes no sense at all! From her sofa in Central America, she launches a renegade blog, Jamie the Very Worst Missionary, and against all odds wins a large and passionate following. Which leads her to see that maybe a "bad" missionary--awkward, doubtful, and vocal—is exactly what the world and the throngs of American do-gooders need. The Very Worst Missionary is a disarming, ultimately inspiring spiritual memoir for well-intentioned contrarians everywhere. It will appeal to readers of Nadia Bolz-Weber, Jen Hatmaker, Ann Lamott, Jana Reiss, Mallory Ortberg, and Rachel Held Evans.

Author : Rico Tice
Publisher : The Good Book Company
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 31,33 MB
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1784985880

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Explore the things that really matter for a successful ministry. "Well done, good and faithful servant." Every ministry leader wants to hear these words when they meet their Lord. But what does successful ministry look like? There are many books on leadership strategies and church structures, but this one looks at what matters most: the character and attitude of church leaders. It recognizes that the spiritual health of the church leaders in large part determines the spiritual health of the congregation and therefore the success of the ministry. In this short, punchy, challenging and at times surprising book, Rico Tice draws on decades of experience in church leadership to call fellow pastors and others with oversight of areas of church ministry to define success biblically, fight their sin, lead themselves and serve their churches. A must-read on pastoral leadership for pastors, elders, worship leaders, youth leaders and anyone else with a leadership role in church ministry.

Author : Sadie Robertson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,76 MB
Release : 2015-07-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1476777810

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The television personality and member of the Duck Commander family shares the list of principles that lead her to personal and spiritual growth and help her live the way God says to live.

Author : Christopher Easley
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 37,91 MB
Release : 2019-07-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781077262669

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Does being a good Christian wear you out? You're not the only one. Jesus promised to give his followers abundant life, but being a "good Christian" often feels like just the opposite. Following the rules, keeping up appearances, and getting things done leaves us exhausted. Instead of peace and joy, we get stuck in fear and anxiety. We can't do it all, but doing any less isn't an option. We have to measure up.What if it didn't have to be that way? What if Jesus really does offer us a way out from expectations and burdens that damage our soul? How to Be a Bad Christian identifies the unwritten laws that keep us chasing after Christian success-and shows you how to break them. Author Christopher Easley shares his own struggle to set aside the "good Christian" project. For him, getting things done for God and following a plan for ministry achievement gave him a sense of stability and control. But when he started to let go of his productivity and plans, he found more life and joy than ever before.You can find that freedom, too. Learn what keeps you trapped trying to measure up. Then explore simple practices that will let God's life flow through you. As you learn to be a bad Christian, you'll discover the life with Jesus you've been looking for all along.