Michael Frost Livres

Popular notions of Christian spirituality often emphasize disengagement from the world or the removal of worldly influences. Many seek spirituality as a way to escape life, aiming for transcendence or personal wholeness. Conversely, much of contemporary Christian thought focuses on avoiding worldly corruption through piety and rule-following. However, Jesus presents a transformative model for living. As the Incarnate One, he exemplifies how to engage with the world for its sake. To embody his likeness, we must understand missional spirituality in our daily contexts. What does a life rooted in the Incarnation entail? Barry Jones, a missional teacher and pastor, articulates a vision for authentic Christian spirituality centered on becoming more like Jesus. We exist in a specific time and place, with unique bodies, within a world that God aims to redeem. This presence should inspire us to emulate Jesus, who was a boundary breaker, shalom-maker, people-keeper, and wounded-healer. Jones asserts that Jesus' life illustrates what it means to be fully human, engaged in the world while passionately pursuing its welfare. He emphasizes that allowing the Incarnation to shape our spiritual vision corrects tendencies toward self-centered transcendence or disengagement. With practical suggestions and discussion questions, Jones advocates for a missional life grounded in deep connection and dependence on God. We need a renewed vision of spiri

Featuring a diverse array of spooky short stories and novelettes, this collection showcases nearly forty years of work by horror and thriller author Michael Frost. Each tale invites readers into chilling haunts, blending suspense and the supernatural, ensuring a thrilling experience that goes beyond a single narrative.

Michael Frost offers a compelling framework for understanding mission by drawing on the rich tapestry of Christian history and revealing how context shapes mission, just as a bottle shapes water.

The church is to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world, showing and telling the kingdom of God. But this incarnational mission is challenged by numerous "excarnational" forces, pulling us ever inward and selfward. In this prophetic cultural study missiologist Michael Frost helps us find our way back to the mission of God.

Set against the backdrop of a Victorian boarding school, this novel explores the challenges and adventures faced by its young characters. It delves into themes of friendship, rivalry, and the quest for identity, showcasing the complexities of school life. The narrative captures the spirit of youth, highlighting the balance between discipline and freedom, while also reflecting on the societal expectations of the time. Through its vivid depiction of school experiences, the book offers a nostalgic yet critical look at education and personal growth.

Set in the quiet town of Cordale, the story unfolds as a sinister force emerges from the depths of a creek, reigniting a cycle of death and terror. The rural landscape hides dark secrets, and as the community grapples with the resurgence of violence, the tension escalates, revealing the town's haunted past. The narrative promises a chilling exploration of fear and the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface of everyday life.

Ever wonder why people fall asleep in church? It happens. We’ve all seen it. We shuffle into rows of seats that grow more comfortable with every new fundraising campaign. We slouch down and settle in for an hour or so, as singers and storytellers and preachers and teachers take their turns filling our ears. And almost without fail, at least one of us nods off while listening to the greatest story ever told. The church was not meant to be like this. The church was meant to be on its feet, in the world, making all things new. The church was meant to be sent. Kim Hammond and Darren Cronshaw want to help us―all of us―rediscover our sentness. Dive into Sentness, and explore the six postures of a church that’s keeping pace with God’s work in the world. Rediscover the gospel that first quickened your pulse and got you up on your feet, ready to go wherever Jesus called you. Get Sentness, and prepare to get sent.

L'autore presenta una visione del mondo per la chiesa emergente: persone che non si sentono a casa né nella chiesa tradizionale né nel mondo secolare. In quanto esuli di entrambi, devono creare una propria visione del mondo che integri le loro credenze cristiane con il mondo contemporaneo. Exiles invita a una fede cristiana dinamica, che afferma la vita e robusta, che può essere vissuta in categorie non religiose e risultare attraente per chi non è ancora cristiano.

Michael Frost und Alan Hirsch plädieren in ihrem Buch für eine Rückkehr zu Jesus, dem radikalen und barmherzigen Messias der Evangelien, anstatt die Kirche neu zu erfinden. Sie hinterfragen die heutige Rolle Jesu in der Christenheit und bieten eine transformative Reise zu den Grundlagen der Kirche.