tag:hiroseno.com,2008:/blog/06bookreviews//45 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z I will show you BookReview. Movable Type 3.36 tag:hiroseno.com,2007:/blog/06bookreviews//45.1768 2007-05-05T12:09:46Z 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z

If you think you've seen and heard every...

http://www.TheNewGame.com (c) 2004, Davis Virtual Assistance. All rights in all media reserved. Permission to reprint granted to all venues so long as the venue is opt-in only. About The Author Bonnie Jo Davis is a Virtual Assistant, author of the e-book Articles That Sell and webmaster of the Articles That Sell Center. To sign-up for her free monthly e-zine visit http://www.ArticlesThatSell.com/newsletter.htm Bonnie@DavisVirtualAssistance.com]]> tag:hiroseno.com,2007:/blog/06bookreviews//45.1769 2007-05-05T12:09:46Z 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z

This beautifully laid out trade paperbac...

http://www.MannersThatSell.com. (c)2004, Davis Virtual Assistance. All rights in all media reserved. Permission for reprint granted to all venues so long as they are opt-in. About The Author Bonnie Jo Davis is the author of the e-book: Articles That Sell: Use The Best Kept Secret To Promote Your Business For Free! For more information about Bonnie her e-book visit http://tinyurl.com/5wnmm Bonnie@ArticlesThatSell.com]]> tag:hiroseno.com,2007:/blog/06bookreviews//45.1770 2007-05-05T12:09:46Z 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z

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Title: Critical Condition: How Health Ca...

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"This has to be one of the best detectiv...

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This large (about 378 pages), fantasy-ad...

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If writing was a religion, it shall be e...

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The Big Idea A lot of people consider se...

BusinessSummaries.com, a company that provides business book summaries of the latest bestsellers for busy executives and entrepreneurs. http://www.bizsum.com "A Lot Of Great Books....Too Little Time To Read" Free Book Summaries Of Latest Bestsellers for Busy Executives and Entrepreneurs Mailto: mailto:freearticle@bizsum.com BusinessSummaries is a BusinessSummaries.com service. (c) Copyright 2001- 2005, BusinessSummaries.com - Wisdom In A Nutshell]]> tag:hiroseno.com,2007:/blog/06bookreviews//45.1743 2007-05-05T12:09:44Z 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z

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Author: Thomas C. Oden Paperback: 384 pa...

Introduction: What is Pastoral Theology? I. Becoming a Minister The Discovery of Pastoral Identity The Call to Ministry The Meaning of Ordination Women in the Pastoral Office II. The Pastoral Office Shepherding as Pivotal Analogy The Offices and Gifts of Ministry III. What Clergy Do and Why The Pastor of the Worshipping Community The Ministry of Eucharist and Baptism The Ministry of Word Through Preaching The Teaching Elder Equipping the Laity for Ministry IV. Pastoral Counsel Pastoral Visitation The Care of Souls The Work of the Holy Spirit in Comfort, Admonition and Discipline Pastoral Theology Essentials of Ministry is a "must have" resource for all persons contemplating entering the ministry, those who want to understand the role of pastors more clearly, and those ministers who want to review their role in the light of a systematic reflection on the pastoral office in general. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, even more than I did his Agenda for Theology. I think he presented his theory of ordained ministry, including a definition of its functions and duties underlying theological principles method, in a succinct and easily understood manner. The whole book is a treasure of resouces for all desiring to increase understanding of this office and what it means to be a pastor. My comments however, are limited to the three chapters that stand out most for me: Women in the Pastoral Office, The Care of Souls and Pastoral Care of the Dying. Women in ministry will find Oden's favorable position on women performing in pastoral capacities quite enlightening, affirming and Biblically sound. He makes some significant observations that certainly challenge the most intransigent opposition. Most of the controversial discussions over the legitimacy of women in the pastoral ministry arise because of hermeneutical differences. In Pastoral Theology, Oden presents his own hermeneutics as well as the hermeneutics of those who object to women's ordination to the pastoral ministry. He argues in support of women on the basis of the larger Biblical picture; he looks for the general principles found inherent in the flow of Scriptures. He also takes into account the historical and cultural dynamics within which the inspired writer wrote. Implicit in Oden's comments is the notion that the issue of women is not simply or merely academic. It lies at the very heart of our struggle to stand together as brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. Oden brilliantly distinguishes pastoral care of souls from other pastoral functions by illuminating its primary focus on individual need and the personal character of the pastor's involvement with the parishioner. His approach is holistic and deeply human. Though somewhat implied, I wish Oden emphasized more explicitly the need for pastors to have adequate education and psychological qualifications for the task of caring for souls. Certainly with the multi-problematic concerns of people today, with the mental anomalies that grip them tenaciously, does it not seem appropriate that pastors should be intellectually suited and academically prepared for her/his work? The pastor is a "physician of the soul" and just as the physicians today must know far more and practice more expertly to meet people's health need, so likewise, will the physician of the soul. Finally, Oden's treatment of and recommendation for pastoral care of the dying is extremely informative. He delineates pastoral responsibilities and offers helpful guidelines for counseling with the dying and relating to hospital staff. Any reader who has not thought through the importance of the funeral would do well to study these sections intently for there is some very convincing evidence presented. This book is a classic and should be in every pastor's personal library. Even though, as with most books, there are specific areas where we are bound to disagree, overall, the information and ideas presented is worth its weight in gold. Rev. Saundra L. Washington, D.D., is an ordained clergywoman, veteran social worker, and Founder of AMEN Ministries. She is also the author of two coffee table books: Room Beneath the Snow: Poems that Preach and Negative Disturbances: Homilies that Teach which can be reviewed on her site. Her new book, Out of Deep Waters: My Grief Management Workbook, is expected to be available soon. You are welcome to visit AMEN Ministries: Your Soul's Service Station for spiritual refreshing, soul edification, browse our newly expanded mini shopping mall or review our recommended books you may want to add to your personal library. Blessings to all!]]> tag:hiroseno.com,2007:/blog/06bookreviews//45.1745 2007-05-05T12:09:44Z 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z

America´s 220 years of Democracy (of its...

America´s 220 years of Democracy (of its 400 years) is longer than the Greek 100 (of 1000), the Roman 150 (of 1000), or the British 180 (of 1600.) These European democracies are the only large ones ever. Two collapsed as demoralized empires. Two moderns with one heritage of basicly Christian, Northwest European tradition, have been autocraticly led further away into decadent empires than people realized. That disappearing heritage was America´s constitutional basis and durable strength. America follows Greco-Roman decay steps toward collapsing empire die-offs after losing common moral understandings and family stability. Turning toward imperial quicksand began dictatorially in the 1801 court, built to Civil War, softened seemingly in the wild west, peaked untraditionally in the "liberal" socialist double-meanings of the 1930s depression, and led under continuous near-emperors into the post-war anti-traditional, anti-Christian, anti-moral, anti-family decadence of today. Democratic repairs may exist, if traditional people come together. T his book links its origin, in HUMAN CREATURES - A BROADER VIEW, to its sequel, TAMING THE VIPERS IN THE SLOUGH, through four histories of democratic civilizations: Lost limits on political leaders/governments, demagogues. Failed family/religious values. Consequent imperial disasters. America's 225 year large Democracy is the world's record. Why? Can we keep it, where others failed? already demoralized, decying? Visit site to know more about me... tag:hiroseno.com,2007:/blog/06bookreviews//45.1746 2007-05-05T12:09:44Z 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z

Sir Isaac Newton knew about the Bible co...

The Many Waters, by Lauretta Lueck. http://www.RosettaStonePress.com]]> tag:hiroseno.com,2007:/blog/06bookreviews//45.1747 2007-05-05T12:09:44Z 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z

Why do some prayers seem to be answered ...

The Many Waters, by Lauretta Lueck.http://www.RosettaStonePress.com]]> tag:hiroseno.com,2007:/blog/06bookreviews//45.1748 2007-05-05T12:09:44Z 2008-04-21T02:40:39Z

Spiritual food for the soul: Allow Jerry...

Spiritual food for the soul: Allow Jerry to take you on his magical and enlightening soul pilgrimage. As he invites you to accompany him along his life adventures, he introduces you to selfless acts of deep, human spirit and his fascinating relationships. Often, by chance encounters, Jerry immerses the reader into impromptu stories of surrealistic wonder and actual life experiences. From his friendship with two, elderly sages; or E.T., the street kid - Jerry's autobiography inspires the uninspired, captivates the soul and brings a vital spark to everyday monotony. Jerry illustrates and exhibits the simplest of miracles - through soul journey. His words, "...In the shadow lands of life's most terrifying experiences, something inherently noble in the human heart unexpectedly enters in and renders the voices of good and evil mute..." Poetically expressed, Jerry's wisdomful words echo transcendental advice into the inner-knowing and evolutionary, inner-peace process. Broken down into humankind's most simple form, Jerry withdraws from `normal' human existence to fully embrace life's spiritual side. (His eventful life, in my own opinion, somewhat parallels the life of the so-called Jerry in the film, Down and Out in Beverly Hills.) Noncomedically however, he lived purely off chance and engaged in most uninspiring conditions; and made do with what life had to offer - never complaining...only transforming. A human, but humbling experience, Jerry relays how his internal transformation came full circle. A book that promotes personal growth and comprehension of the mortal experience, The Inspired Heart is awe-inspiring, and an exceptional read. To learn more about Artist/Author Jerry Wennstrom, feel free to visit his website at JerryWennstrom.com; or if you would like more information about how to get your own copy of his book, visit The Inspired Heart today. The Inspired Heart - A Book Review © 2005 - All Rights Reserved By C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is the Public Relations Director & Staff Writer for Holistic Junction -- Your source of information for Holistic Practitioners; Massage Schools, Naturopathic Schools, Chiropractic and Reflexology Schools; Alternative Healthcare; Insightful Literature and so much more!]]>