Fireweed Evangelism middle-age pride

middle-age pride

nourish and energize—as a daily living practice for readers to begin nurturing themselves both from the outside in

James Michael Dowd

at a contemporary Confirmation retreat or conference

They accomplish this by commending the bishop for having the courage of his convictions while challenging his teachings on the cornerstone beliefs of Christian tradition

Fireweed Evangelism middle-age prideFireweed, always the first flower to spring up and bloom in ruins and burned over places, is Elizabeth Geitz's metaphor for evangelism that comes from the heart. It is the motivation that makes some Christians eager to welcome the stranger and invite people into their churches, while others hang back. In this prequel to Entertaining Angels: Hospitality Programs for the Caring Church, Geitz explores this missing ingredient in Christian hospitality,