White Religion

What does it mean when God is presented as male? What does it mean when - from our internal assumptions to our shared cultural imaginings - God is presented as white? These are the urgent questions Chine McDonald asks in a searing look at her experience of being a Black woman in the white-majority space that is the UK church - a church that is being abandoned by Black women no longer able to grin and bear its casual racism, colonialist narratives and lack of urgency on issues of racial justice.

When Adrianne found out she was pregnant eight years ago, she made the decision to leave Bible school and raise her child alone. Staying would have prevented her boyfriend from fulfilling his God-appointed mission in life. But every day since, she has regretted her decision. Chris - rejected, confused, and heartbroken - finished school and soon found himself in Nicaragua, loving life as a missionary. But the void left by Adrianne's unexplained departure remains.

If talking about racism makes you anxious, afraid, or even angry, you're not alone. In Anxious to Talk About It, pastor and professor Carolyn B. Helsel draws on her success with White congregations to offer insight and tools to embrace, explore, and work through the anxious feelings that often arise in these hard conversations. Through powerful personal stories, new observations on racial identity development, and spiritual practices to help engage issues of racial justice prayerfully, you'll gain a deeper understanding of race in America and your place in it.

Historic turnarounds are now in play. Yet, at the same time, powerful forces seek to destroy the Judeo-Christian foundations which have secured America’s greatness. Awakening must prevail. Prayer must prevail. Life must prevail. The turnaround must be completed. You are called to be a change agent for this unprecedented prophetic moment.

The United States is recognized as the most religiously diverse country in the world, and yet its laws and customs, which many have come to see as normal features of American life, actually keep the constitutional ideal of “religious freedom for all” from becoming a reality. Christian beliefs, norms, and practices infuse our society; they are embedded in our institutions, creating the structures and expectations that define the idea of “Americanness.”

Many White Christians are eager to fight against racism and for racial justice. But what steps can they take to make good, lasting change? How can they get involved without unintentionally doing more harm than good? In this practical and illuminating guide drawn from more than 20 years of cross-cultural work and learning from some of the greatest leaders of color, pastor and racial justice advocate Daniel Hill provides nine practices rooted in Scripture that will position you to be an active supporter of inclusion, equality, and racial justice.

Satan is always trying to pull us away from the Savior through temptations, distractions, and struggles that are continually present in our mortal life. Only the Savior can overcome those challenges, and to help us He gave us the Book of Mormon to connect us to Him and remind us of His love. The Book of Mormon: A Powerful Connection to Jesus Christ by Benjamin Hyrum White, delves into the core teachings of the atonement, shows how to combat the false teachings of the three major anti-Christs in the Book of Mormon, and explores the three sermons delivered by the Savior at the temple.

The notion that some might have it better than others, for no good reason, offends our sensibilities. Yet, until we talk about privilege, we’ll never fully understand it or find our way forward. Amy Julia Becker welcomes us into her life, from the charm of her privileged southern childhood to her adult experience in the Northeast, and the denials she has faced as the mother of a child with special needs. She tells us how a life behind a white picket fence can restrict even as it protects and how it can prevent us from loving our neighbors well.

So tells acclaimed author Andrew Ramer in Two Flutes Playing. Within these pages can be found insight and wisdom. Ramer serves as a mythologist for gay men, providing evidence to the harmony of gender, love, and sex. A new introduction by the author reveals why this audiobook's timeless message has once more returned to print as the inaugural title in the White Crane Spirituality series.

Pastor and author James Emery White leads his church and his life with a singular mission: to turn spiritual explorers into fully devoted followers of Christ. The obvious first step in this process is for someone to cross the line of faith - to say, "I believe." That was the heart behind his book Christianity for People Who Aren't Christians. But what comes after "I believe" is equally important, and it's the way someone truly becomes a fully devoted follower of Christ.

For years, Pastors John Siebeling and Wayne Francis have led thriving congregations that are the embodiment of diversity; Siebeling in Memphis and Francis in New York City. Many churches and leaders have sought their counsel, hoping to emulate their success. At the height of the Black Lives Matter protests in Summer 2020, they pooled their insights and experiences to help others facilitate conversations about racism. The guide they developed is the basis of God and Race.

A single "no" from someone close to us can crush our dreams. You can't.... You'll never.... You're kidding yourself.... In contrast, a single "yes" can sustain our dreams despite the setbacks we're sure to encounter. Yes, you can! Yes, I'm here for you! With passion and contagious enthusiasm, Angelia White shows you how to surround yourself with Yes Sisters - women who will remind you that you are worthy, that God loves you completely, and that you can accomplish even your wildest dreams.

In twenty-plus years working with clients, Maile discovered the state of our energy field (scientifically proven to emit from our body's cells), affects not only the body, but all areas of our lives. Through years of trial and error, she discovered ways to strengthen our energy fields when they become depleted and run down from the stresses and pressures of everyday life.

In a world that glorifies romance and sex, many of us have fallen for the lie that singleness is second-best...or that even we are second-best compared to our married friends. So how can you learn to believe singleness is good and truly experience its blessings?

This audiobook is not a self-help book filed with platitudes from people who think they have life figured out. Instead, Marilyn Nutter and April White link arms with the audience and encourage their listeners through stories of their own hardships in widowhood and chronic illness. Listeners are encouraged to see loss and hardship as part of life’s journey, and are constantly reminded to turn their gaze upwards to the Purveyor of Hope.

When Jesus was tempted by the Devil in the wilderness, Jesus countered el Diablos lies and temptations with the Word of God (Matt. 4:1-11). Please note ...Jesus didn't quote Oprah. Jesus didn't quote the virgin Mary. Jesus didn't quote a positive meme He saw on Instagram. Jesus didn't quote Tony Robbins. Jesus didn't quote The Pope. Jesus didn't quote The Southern Baptist Convention. He proclaimed the Word of God when Satan came against Him. Jesus fought Satan's words with the Word of God, and it worked.

Do you question whether God really exists? Have you considered walking away from your faith because you’ve been hurt by someone in the Church or because you struggle with some of its teachings? Or maybe you’ve already left? Are you carrying around guilt for something you’ve done and don’t feel you are worthy of God’s love?

In these days of pandemic, war and political turbulence, hope can seem to be in short supply. But hope is one of the theological virtues, and it is far more profound than mere optimism. Teresa White in this Lent Book draws on inspiration from writers as diverse as Julian of Norwich and Karl Rahner, Elizabeth Barrett-Browning and Henri Nouwen, but throughout the audiobook there is strong scriptural underpinning that the author uses to great effect.

I am the spirit of the flower; I am sustained upon the waters of truth, and my life is formed of the breath of the heavens, which is love.

The simple fact that the account outlined in this short audiobook was targeted by the spiritualist leaders of the time, and almost wiped out of existence, can only leave us wondering: How many fraudulent mediums were using these practices under the guise of spiritualism?