{"product_id":"living-with-purpose-in-a-polarizing-world-guidance-from-biblical-narratives-9781496487155","title":"Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World: Guidance from Biblical Narratives","description":"\u003cb\u003eDive into practical takeaways, biblical lessons, and fresh answers for thriving in an increasingly divided world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuild resilience, joy, and faith as you unpack incredible lessons from the lives of twelve biblical characters who also lived in challenging and divisive times.\u003c\/b\u003e You know that Jesus upended cultural norms with love and grace everywhere he went. You've read that Daniel survived persecution yet stayed faithful to God. But how can you take these lessons and apply them to your day-to-day life? From the stories of warriors and leaders like David and Moses, to humble slaves and outsiders like Joseph and Ruth, get biblical examples and guidance specifically in navigating our \"post-Christian\" world. With this practical book, you will: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to walk with Christ amid cultural shifts, division, and challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack the ways each person made choices and navigated their own faith communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply practical wisdom from key biblical narratives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresent Jesus with oneness before the watching world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eRejecting change, withdrawal, anger, fear, and power-seeking, we are challenged today with the ancient words of Mordecai to Esther: \"Who knows whether \u003ci\u003efor just a time as this\u003c\/i\u003e you have come to this position in your life?\" Instead of seeking to dominate, condemn, or withdraw from society, God teaches us that there is another way--a strategy that is clearly laid out in the Bible, but more difficult to persist in: this book will teach you how to partner with God in the good work he is already doing across every aspect of society. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Should Christians and Leaders Find Purpose \u0026amp; Healing in Division?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestern culture is increasingly divided, and Christians often feel they are \"under siege\" from secular culture. Compounding the problem is that Christians cannot agree on how to respond to a culture that is increasingly \"post-Christian.\" Have you and those around you noticed these responses by Christians to feelings of cultural \"exile?\" \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptance of the new cultural norms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFear and disengagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnger directed toward society (and toward other Christians who don't see the issues as they do)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeking power to \"take back the culture\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eBut Scripture calls us to a different way, speaking into the world with a new voice.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicah calls us to \"seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly\" with God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJeremiah calls us to \"seek the good of the city\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus calls us to be salt and light while knowing that in this world we \"will have trouble.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eAs Christians, we are called to \u003ci\u003eengage\u003c\/i\u003e the culture we live in as disciples of Jesus, not flee, fear, or respond as victims. But how can we practice and express and live out these principles? Dive into biblical lessons and practical answers at your fingertips in this incredible guide.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hendrickson Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50641308942610,"sku":"9781496487155","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_03c03631-d57b-4179-b079-d9470ee38ee5.jpg?v=1733011015","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/living-with-purpose-in-a-polarizing-world-guidance-from-biblical-narratives-9781496487155","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}