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AFFLUENZA
This is a fascinating look at one of the greatest social
maladies of our time: over consumption and materialism. Hosted
by National Public Radio's Scott Simon, the program explores
both the comical and sobering aspects of our consumerism and its
enormous impact on families, communities and the environment.
With the help of historians and archival film, this video
reveals the forces that have dramatically transformed us from a
national that prizes thriftiness-with strong beliefs in
"plain living and high thinking" - into the ultimate
consumer society.
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BASIC CHRISTIAN ETHICS
Ramsey, Paul
A standard introduction to Christian ethics for two decades.
Reinhold Niebuhr has called this work one of the most thoughtful
and comprehensive presentations of the subject we have had in
many years.
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BONDS OF COMPASSION
Hill, Penny J.
This video is designed to be used in 5-sessions and is based on
I Corinthians 3:10-11. Suggested sessions on: "Autonomy,
"Mutuality and Solidarity, Refugees, Women, The
Elderly," and "The Urban Poor."
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CHRISTIAN ETHICS
Wogaman, J. Philip
This book brings the tradition(s) of Christianity into
conversation with contemporary problems such as: feminism,
racism, the international economy and environment, democracy and
liberalism, and the cultural diversity of Christianity.
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CLERGY ETHICS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY
Wind, James P.
Drawing upon the experiences and insights of a diverse group of
notable contributors, this volume is perhaps the most complete
study available on clergy ethics.
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CURING AFFLUENZA-PART 1-"ABUNDANT LIFE: WHAT IS IT?"
Campolo, Tony
Part 1 addresses how we can have a better life. Its Bible
References are: Matthew 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-36, Mark 4:1-20,
Isaiah 55:2-3, Romans 12:1-2, Mark 10:17-31, Galatians 5:13-25,
I Corinthians 7, and Luke 12:16-34. Study guide included.
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CURING AFFLUENZA-PART 2-"MONEY: HOW POOR DOES JESUS WANT US
TO BE?"
Campolo, Tony
Part 2 looks at Jesus' teachings about wealth and explores
taking them seriously in a consumer society. Its Bible
references are: Matthew 19:16-24; Matthew 16:24ff; I John
3:16-18, James 5, Acts 2:41-47, and Philippians 3:13-14. Study
guide included.
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CURING AFFLUENZA-PART 3-"TIME: HOW MUCH DO I HAVE TO GIVE
AWAY?"
Campolo, Tony
Part 3 explores spending our time in keeping with our values.
Its Bible references are: Luke 14:15-24, Mark 6:20, and
Ephesians 6:12. Study guide included.
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CURING AFFLUENZA-PART 4-"STUFF: HOW MUCH CAN I HAVE?"
Campolo, Tony
Part 4 looks at issues of how much can we keep, what we can
spend on art and beauty, how we respond to people in need. Its
Bible references are: James 2:14-16, Luke 7:36-50, Matthew
22:1-10, and Leviticus 25. Study guide included.
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CURING AFFLUENZA-PART 5-"SUPPORT: WHAT WILL HELP?"
Campolo, Tony
Part 5 suggests sources of help for changing our lifestyles. Its
Bible references are: Ephesians 6:10-20, Matthew 25:31- 46,
Galatians 6:1-10, Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 1:46-55, especially
52-53, Matthew 6:20-36, Luke 5:1-12, and Acts 2. Study guide
included.
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CURING AFFLUENZA-PART 6-"NEXT: WHAT DO I DO COME MONDAY
MORNING?"
Campolo, Tony
Part 6 explores how to live this out in the real world. Its
Bible references are: Matthew 10, Matthew 19:23-26, and Romans
8. Study guide included.
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DISCOVERING A CHRISTIAN LIFE-STYLE
Vanderlip, D. George
What is involved in a life-style which will honor God and
minister to our generation? This book contains guidelines to
help Christians make responsible decisions in every aspect of
their lives: marriage and family relationships, sexuality,
spiritual and cultural values, citizenship, and discipleship.
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ESCAPE FROM ALLUENZA
The infamous Jones family, the one we've all been trying
to keep up with for years, is finally calling its quits. This
video takes you live to watch the Jones announce their
surrender! then watch as people from many walks of life show you
how they're living better on less and escaping from Affluenza, a
pernicious epidemic of stress, overwork and debt that is
affecting Americans in record numbers.
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FIRST DO NO HARM
Hilton, Bruce
Presents central issues surrounding such bioethical dilemmas as
life-support systems, genetic engineering, surrogate parenting,
euthanasia, right to privacy, human guinea pigs, durable power
of attorney, and the abortion pill.
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FIRST DO NO HARM, LEADER'S GUIDE
Hilton, Bruce
Chapter Summary and Discussion Questions from FIRST DO NO HARM:
presents central issues surrounding such bioethical dilemmas as
life-support systems, genetic engineering, surrogate parenting,
euthanasia, right to privacy, human guinea pigs, durable power
of attorney, and the abortion pill.
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GOD ALONE IS LORD OF THE CONSCIENCE
Wogaman, J. Philip
This is one of the most significant documents in the field that
the PCUSA has produced in sometime. It will be significant to
the study of this critical area of our denominational life.
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HANDBOOK FOR URBAN CHURCH MINISTRIES...REACH OUT WITH
...NEIGHBORS
Johnson, Sally; Tom, Phil
A crisis kit for urban church leaders. It provides a ready
catalogue of problems that every urban pastor faces all the
time, and it lists places where help can be found...it should be
within reach of every stressed-out pastor who wants to help the
congregation mobilize in community ministries.
BK N01 080C1 IN WHOSE IMAGE?-FAITH, SCIENCE, AND THE NEW
GENETICS
Burgess, John P.
Recent developments in the biological sciences pose
challenging questions to the church's theology and, especially,
to the church's understanding of what is means to be human, that
is, made in the image of God. These essays put science and faith
into dialogue. Study guides accompany each chapter, making this
book a helpful resource for individuals and church groups.
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IS JESUS A REPUBLICAN OR A DEMOCRAT?
Campolo, Tony
This in this book, Tony Campolo sounds a call for Christians
to address controversial issues honestly and courageously,
without bowing to political correctness or party lines. Clear
thinking, straight shooting, and thoroughly committed to the
relevance of the gospel in today's world, Tony penetrates our
complacency with arguments that are sometimes unpredictable,
sometimes infuriating, but always loving and never bland. A
cassette of this book is also available.
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IS JESUS A REPUBLICATION OR A DEMOCRAT?
Campolo, Tony
In this book-on-cassette, Tony Campolo sounds a call for
Christians to address controversial issues honestly and
courageously, without bowing to political correctness or party
lines. Tony penetrates our complacency with arguments that are
sometimes unpredictable, sometimes infuriating, but always
loving and never bland.
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LIVING MORE WITH LESS
Longacre, Doris Janzen
This heart of this book are personal testimonies- accounts of
individuals and families struggling to be free from society's
suffocating affluence. Practical , workable models are included,
not theoretical models. This book is designed for those on a
pilgrimage toward simple living, looking for concrete
suggestions.
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MINISTRY OF MONEY-EXPLORING MONEY AND SPIRITUALITY
The Ministry of Money study circle format provides a mixture
of scripture readings, writings by a variety of authors from
various faith backgrounds, dialogue questions and an informal
structure that allows for open discussion and group reflection.
It enables each person to examine their values, feelings,
attitudes and actions regarding money adn come to their own
understanding of God's desire for their lives and resources.
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES SUPPORTING
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Elliott, Clifford
This workbook is a guide for local churches to use in becoming
involved in the important mission of improving quality and
equality of public education. It has units on planning ideas and
planning resources, how to plan, handouts. It advocates for
excellence and affirms all who are involved in schools.
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RECOVERY OF VIRTUE
Porter, Jean
Reconstruction of Thomas Aquinas' theory of morality and shows
its relevance to contemporary Christian ethics.
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REDUCING THE RISK OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE IN YOUR CHURCH
Hammer, Richard R.
A complete and practical guidebook for prevention and risk
re-education. Chapters on enlisting the support of church
leaders, understanding the risk, establishing policies,
procedures, recruitment, supervision, and responding to
allegations.
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SERVICE IS THE POINT
Nelson, Gustav
Instead of simply defining Christian discipleship in terms
of what we do to keep the church running, the authors asks what
would happen if we really took our rhetoric about service in the
world as the focus of the Gospel seriously. He contends that the
programs of the church-which would still take place-would turn
outward, with the purpose of training Christians to bear witness
to Jesus Christ through service in the community throughout the
week.
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SOCIAL ETHICS
Betsworth, Roger
Introduces ethics by focusing on the cultural narratives that
shape American images of self and world: the biblical story, the
American gospel of success, the idea of well-being, and the
global mission of America.
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STREET-SMART ETHICS: SUCCEEDING IN BUSINESS WITHOUT SELLING YOUR
SOUL
McLemore, Clinton
Psychologist and consultant Clinton McLemore
recognizes how difficult it is to survive, much less thrive, in
today's business environment. Success, as it is currently
defined, usually depends on winning-on beating out the
competition-often placing incredible pressures on business
professionals. Divided into three sections-an primer on ethics,
a collection of Proverbs-based guidelines for business, and a
host of ethical brainteasers, this book seeks to navigate modern
business people through the real-world ethical decisions they
must make every day.
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UNFETTERED HOPE: A CALL TO FAITH LIVING IN AN AFFLUENT SOCIETY
Dawn, Marva J.
In this prophetic call to faithful Christian living, Marva
Dawn identifies the epidemic socio-cultural attitudes that
destroy hope in our modern lives. Because affluent persons don't
know what to value-how to choose what's important and weed out
the rest-we remain dissatisfied with what we have and are
compelled to want more. The author demonstrates, however, how
Christians can organize their lives to live in ways that allow
them to love God and neighbor and, in the process, alleviate the
despair in their lives and in the lives of others in the world.
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THEY WALKED IN THE SPIRIT-PERSONAL FAITH AND SOCIAL ACTION IN
AMERICA
Strong, Douglas M.
Many people believe that American Protestantism has been divided
into two groups: two concerned with the impact of religion in
the public sphere and those concerned with private faith. The
author provides examples of people who built bridges over the
apparent chasm between those groups during the last 150 years.
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TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: THE NGOS
Hill, Penny J.
NGO is shorthand for Non-governmental Organization: nonprofit,
voluntary groups of people who intend to make a difference in
the issues that confront global society. NGOs offer people an
opportunity to influence what happens in government,
corporations, and the media. A short leader's guide is included.
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WATCHING WHAT WE WATCH: PRIME-TIME
TV THROUGH THE LENS OF FAITH
Television has eclipsed the church and school as the most
dominant storyteller in our culture. This book discusses the
various aspects of "reading" television, helps us to
understand how television creates meanings, and teaches us to
assess the truth and value of those meanings. It provides an
accessible framework for analyzing television theologically and
from the perspective of our values and beliefs.
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WHEN IT'S HARD TO CHOOSE-COMPASSION
Hill, Penny J.
Living our lives isn't easy. We really want to do what is right
but it is a real struggle to make those tough choices. Yet, our
everyday lives require us to do just that. Most of the time, we
know what to do--but other times, we get stuck. In this six-part
series, true-to-life stories are told about ordinary struggles
we face. Then a well-known presenter responds to the stories,
sharing personal experiences and teachings to prompt further
discussion. Presenters are Tony Campolo, Joan Chittister, Monty
Roberts and Renita Weems.
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WHEN IT'S HARD TO CHOOSE-CONNECTEDNESS
Hill, Penny J.
Living our values isn't easy. We really want to do what is right
but it is a real struggle to make those tough choices. Yet, our
everyday lives require us to do just that. Most of the time, we
know what to do-but other times, we get stuck. In this six-part
series, true-to-life stories are told abut ordinary struggles we
face. Then a well-known presenter responds to the stories,
sharing personal experiences and teachings to prompt further
discussion. Presenters are Tony Campolo, Joan Chittister, Monty
Rogers, and Renita Weems.
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WHEN IT'S HARD TO CHOOSE-NON-VIOLENCE
Hill, Penny J.
Living our values isn't easy. We really want to do what is right
but it is a real struggle to make those tough choices. Yet, our
everyday lives require us to do just that. Most of the time, we
know what to do-but other times, we get stuck. In this six-part
series, true-to-life stories are told abut ordinary struggles we
face. Then a well-known presenter responds to the stories,
sharing personal experiences and teachings to prompt further
discussion. Presenters are Tony Campolo, Joan Chittister, Monty
Roberts, and Renita Weems.
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WHEN IT'S HARD TO CHOOSE-RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCES
Hill, Penny J.
Living our values isn't easy. We really want to do what is right
but it is a real struggle to make those tough choices. Yet, our
everyday lives require us to do just that. Most of the time, we
know what to do--but other times, we get stuck. In this six-part
series, true-to-life stories are told about ordinary struggles
we face. Then a well-known presenter responds to the stories,
sharing personal experiences and teachings to prompt further
discussion. Presenters are Tony Campolo, Joan Chittister, Monty
Roberts and Renita Weems.
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WHEN IT'S HARD TO CHOOSE-RESPONSIBILITY
Hill, Penny J.
Living our values isn't easy. We really want to do what is
right, but it is a real struggle to make those tough choices.
Yet, our everyday lives require us to do just that. Most of the
time, we know what to do-but other times, we get stuck. In this
six-part series, true-to-life stories are told about ordinary
struggles we face. Then a well-known presenter responds to the
stories, sharing personal experiences and teachings to prompt
further discussion. Presenters are Tony Campolo, Joan Chittister,
Monty Roberts and Renita Weems.
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WHEN IT'S HARD TO CHOOSE-TRUTH-TELLING
Hill, Penny J.
Living our values isn't easy. We really ant to do what is right
but it is a real struggle to make those tough choices. Yet, our
everyday lives require us to do just that. Most of the time, we
know what to do-but other times, we get stuck. In this six-part
series, true-to-life stories are told about ordinary struggles
we face. Then a well-known presenter responds to the stories,
sharing personal experiences and teachings to prompt further
discussion. Presenters are Tony Campolo, Joan Chittistere, Monty
Roberts and Renita Weems.
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WITH INTEGRITY OF HEART
Elliott, Clifford
This book is for people who ask questions like: "How shall
I make good choices? What are my values? What influences my
values?" Written for those who long to walk in God's way
yet wonder how to know and do what is best.
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WITH INTEGRITY OF HEART-STUDY GUIDE
Klos, Sarah
Entitled "In Truth and Action" this study guide
provides activities that get everyone thinking, talking, doing;
tools for learning to analyze values, grounding in biblical
tradition, discussion starters, worksheets, etc.
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YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND FOREVER
Hill, Penny J.
This 60-minute video looks at how people today, living amidst
sharp disagreement over the meaning and significance of Christ,
can re-establish their Christian identity and live out their
faith in a vital Christian community (5 sessions).
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