Discernment in the Early Church and Today From first breath to the

From first breath to the first day of school

to Frederick Douglass of nineteenth-century abolitionist renown—but few would say they truly know these sources of timeless wisdom

Wisdom Whisperers is about the boundless opportunities that unfold when we dare to look beyond age as a limiting factor

sexual orientation—especially with regard to marriage—is a central issue

She begins by setting this conversation in the context of the Greek

Discernment in the Early Church and Today From first breath to theAn exploration of Pauls role as a pastoral theologian in the early church. Through a close exegetical reading of Pauls letters, this volume shows how Paul prioritized moral formation and community building in his pastoral ministry and placed the practice of communal discernment in churches at the heart of life in the Spirit. Applying these fundamental insights for todays churches, Lewis reclaims Pauls primary pastoral emphasis on moral discernment and