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Community / by Nouwen, Henri J. M.,author.(CARDINAL)511227; Lazarus, Stephen,editor.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 137-139).Foreword / by Robert Ellsberg -- Introduction / by Stephen Lazarus -- From solitude to community to ministry (1993) -- Spiritual formation and community (1977) -- Finding solitude in community (1978) -- The faces of community (1978) -- Called from darkness (1982) -- The broken world, the broken self, and community (1987) -- Holding ground (1987) -- From communion to community: the contemplative journey (1991) -- A spirituality of community (1992) -- From a heart of stone to a heart of flesh: conversion and community (1995)."Community, for Henri Nouwen, was a constant theme of his talks and writings, as it was also the object of a difficult and life-long quest. His own search for community propelled many of his most significant life choices, particularly his decision to leave his academic position at Harvard in 1986 to join the L'Arche Daybreak community in Ontario. It was there, his home for the last ten years of his life, that all his spiritual teachings, especially on the subject of community, found a new depth and concrete focus. In this book, drawn from articles and previously unpublished talks, we have the book on community that Nouwen never wrote. Published to mark the 25th anniversary of his Community provides a moving picture of what Nouwen's evolving understanding of this theme, and why he believed it was such a necessary and integral part of the spiritual life"--Amazon.com."Essays and talks on the theme of community by Henri Nouwen, the popular writer and spiritual teacher"--
Subjects: Essays.; Communities; Communities;
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The good and beautiful community : following the spirit, extending grace, demonstrating love / by Smith, James Bryan.(CARDINAL)372845;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-234).The peculiar community -- Soul training: two-by-four -- The hopeful community -- Soul training: sharing your faith -- The serving community -- Soul training: treasuring our treasures -- The christ-centered community -- Soul training: loving those we disagree with -- The reconciling community -- Soul training: experiencing reconciliation -- The encouraging community -- Soul training: finding an accountability friend -- The generous community -- Soul training: stewardship of resources -- The worshiping community -- Soul training: worship -- Writing a soul-shaping plan.In his third book in The Apprentice Series trilogy, James Bryan Smith helps us know how to live in relationship with others as apprentices of Jesus."Apprentices of Jesus are not part-time do-gooders," he writes. "They live in continuous contact with the kingdom of God and are constantly men and women in whom Christ dwells. They do not sometimes tell the truth, sometimes live sacrificially or sometimes forgive. There are myriad opportunities for us to affect the world we live in."--Publisher.
Subjects: Communities; Christian life.;
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Everybody's normal till you get to know them / by Ortberg, John.(CARDINAL)385530;
Includes bibliographical references (page 256).Normal? Who's normal? Not you, that's for sure! No one you've ever met, either. None of us are normal according to God's definition, and the closer we get to each other, the plainer that becomes. Yet for all our quirks, sins, and jagged edges, we need each other. Community is more than just a word--it is one of our most fundamental requirements. So how do flawed, abnormal people such as ourselves master the forces that can drive us apart and come together in the life-changing relationships God designed us for? This book zooms in on the things that make community tick. You'll get a thought-provoking look at God's heart, at others, and at yourself. Even better, you'll gain wisdom and tools for drawing closer to others in powerful, impactful ways. With humor, insight, and a gift for storytelling, shows how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth. It's where all of us weird, unwieldy people encounter God's love in tangible ways and discover the transforming power of being loved, accepted, and valued just the way we are.
Subjects: Christian life.; Communities;
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Everybody's normal till you get to know them / by Ortberg, John.(CARDINAL)385530;
Includes bibliographical references (235-248).Part 1: "Normal: there's no such thing, dear." The porcupine's dilemma -- The wonder of oneness -- The fellowship of the mat : true friendship -- Part 2: How to get close without getting hurt. Unveiled faces : authenticity -- Put down your stones : acceptance -- The art of reading people : empathy -- Community is worth fighting for : conflict -- Part 3: The secret of strong relationships. Spiritual surgery : forgiveness -- The gift nobody wants : confrontation -- Breaking down barriers : inclusion -- The secret of a loving heart : gratitude -- Normal at last : heaven.
Subjects: Fellowship; Communities;
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A new dawn in beloved community : stories with the power to transform us /
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Communities; Fellowship;
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Communication : a little book of leadership.
Communication starts with community -- Staring down the competition -- Building relationships -- Practical considerations -- What's old is new again -- Grounded in prayer."Our faith is grounded in "Word"-the desire of God to communicate with humanity-and the ministry of Jesus was an exercise in communications. From beginning to end, he taught, healed, served, died, and rose again in ways that brought people closer to him and to God, that enabled them to see beyond the immediate, and that were intended to form community"--
Subjects: Communication; Communities;
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Potluck : parables of giving, taking, and belonging / by Thomas, Kim,1958-(CARDINAL)655469;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Communities; Cooking;
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Countercultural : subversive resistance and the neighborhood congregation / by Rendle, Gilbert R.,author.(CARDINAL)762523;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Countercultural is an argument for the critical role of neighborhood congregations as an antidote to the division and loneliness and anti-institutionalism now experienced in America"--
Subjects: Communities; Neighborliness;
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How to be a christian without going to church : the unofficial guide to alternative forms of Christian community / by Bean, Kelly,1961-(CARDINAL)407311;
What happens when your church no longer nurtures, feeds, or challenges you? What do you do when the thought of leaving breaks your heart-but staying hurts more? Kelly Bean has been there. For anyone seeking genuine Christian community, she offers both heartfelt encouragement and practical suggestions for finding or creating a community of faith that honors God and offers rest, love, and communion with other believers....
Subjects: Church attendance.; Communities;
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The intentional christian community handbook : for idealists, hypocrites, and wannabe disciples of Jesus / by Janzen, David.; Rhodes, Brandon,contributor.; Youngquist, Sally Schreiner,contributor.; Andy, Ross,contributor.;
Includes bibliographical references.Foreword / by Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove -- A preface the author hopes you will read first -- part 1. The yearning for community in context -- part 2. Is intentional community your calling? -- part 3. Before you move in together -- part 4. The first year of community -- part 5. Growing tasks for a young community -- part 6. A mature community becomes soil for God's new seeds -- Conclusion: embracing renewal."In the 21st century, Spirit-energized people of all ages are searching for a new (yet ancient) way of life together. A new generation of intentional communities is emerging with inspiring stories to tell of discoveries and struggles as they find their way. David Janzen, a friend of the New Monasticism movement with four decades of personal communal experience, has visited scores of communities, both old and new. This book shares the wisdom of many communities in many locales over the last half century. David Janzen grew up on a Kansas Mennonite farm, graduated from Bethel College, and studied at Harvard Divinity School. In 1971, he and his wife helped found New Creation Fellowship, a Christian intentional community in Newton KS. In 1984, they moved to Reba Place Fellowship in Evanston IL, where David now runs an affordable housing ministry."--Publisher's description.
Subjects: Communities; Spiritual formation.;
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