Lena Rimas – författare

Practicing the Christian faith is the focus in this challenging and inspiring book. In fifty-two texts the authors share observations from life in general and the Christian life in specific. Each text leads to concrete suggestions of practical, faith-based initiatives. ”Living Faith” gives a positive picture of what it is to be a follower of Jesus, it is easy to understand as it inspires expressing faith in everyday life. It is clearly based on the Bible and it offers many Scripture quotations. All texts are illustrated, most of them in full colour. 113 pages. Lena and Otto Rimas work as Bible teachers at Mariannelunds folkhögskola in Sweden since 1978.

Far up in the Carpathian mountains, the Romanian shepherd culture still lives, vivid and rich. In this book, inspired by the beauty of nature, earth and heaven meet. It offers encouragement and comfort, it inspires hope and faith. When the images from the life of the shepherd meet the biblical texts about the shepherd, both gain new dimensions. Short meditations about life add yet another depth to this book. "The Shepherd" is a book for peace and reflection where photos, Scripture and poetic texts create an atmosphere of adoration of the Creator and thankfulness for life. The book is also a unique documentation of an environment and a culture which is threatened and risks to be lost forever in the expanding modern society. The book is illustrated with over 50 photos in full colour. 75 pages. Lena and Otto Rimas work as Bible teachers at Mariannelunds folkhögskola in Sweden since 1978.

THIS IS A RUSSIAN E-BOOK. Information in Russian about the book can be found at http://christianbooks.my1.ru/. ”From Heart to Heart” is a practical book about Christian counselling where personal care about others is in focus. The purpose of the book is guiding in how to meet and support people in need. The different sections of the book deal with the foundation of Christian counselling, give different perspectives of counselling and describe important aspects of how to meet the individual in a helpful way. The authors frequently refer to modern theory and practice from the wide area of counselling. At the same time the book is based on biblical values and ethics and points at Jesus as a role model for helping others. This makes the book a unique resource for understanding how to help others through personal counselling. The book can be used in individual studies as well as in group studies. Each chapter offers a number of study questions for further discussion and reflection. The book is illustrated in black and white. 235 pages. Lena and Otto Rimas work as Bible teachers at Mariannelunds folkhögskola in Sweden since 1978.

THIS IS A RUSSIAN E-BOOK. Information in Russian about the book can be found at http://christianbooks.my1.ru/. Far up in the Carpathian mountains, the Romanian shepherd culture still lives, vivid and rich. In this book, inspired by the beauty of nature, earth and heaven meet. It offers encouragement and comfort, it inspires hope and faith. When the images from the life of the shepherd meet the biblical texts about the shepherd, both gain new dimensions. Short meditations about life add yet another depth to this book. "The Shepherd" is a book for peace and reflection where photos, Scripture and poetic texts create an atmosphere of adoration of the Creator and thankfulness for life. The book is also a unique documentation of an environment and a culture which is threatened and risks to be lost forever in the expanding modern society. The book is illustrated with over 50 photos in full colour. 75 pages. Lena and Otto Rimas work as Bible teachers at Mariannelunds folkhögskola in Sweden since 1978.

"Empatia" este o carte practica despre consilierea crestina, unde accentul este pus pe grija personala fata de alti. Scopul cartii este indrumarea privitoare la modul in care sa-i abordam si sa-i sprijinim pe oamenii in nevoi. Diversele parti ale cartii arata care sunt bazele consilierii crestine, prezinta diferite perspective asupra consilierii si descriu aspecte importante ale abordarii individuale a oamenilor intr-un mod care sa le fie de folos. Autorii se refera adesea la teoriile si practicile moderne din diferitele domenii ale consilierii. In acelasi timp, cartea are ca temelie etica si valorile biblice si Il prezinta pe Domnul Isus ca modelul demn de urmat in ajutorarea altora. Datorita acestor trasaturi Empatia este o resursa unica pentru intelegerea modului in care trebuie sa-i ajutam pe alti oameni prin consiliere personala. Cartea poate fi folosita atat pentru studiul individual, cat si pentru cel in grup. Fiecare capitol contine intrebari de studiu pentru meditare si discutii suplimentare. Cartea contine ilustratii alb-negru. 234 pagini. Lena si Otto Rimås sunt profesori la Colegiul Biblic Mariannelunds folkhögskola din Mariannelund, Suedia, inca din anul 1978.

Esenta acestei carti captivante si incurajatoare este practicarea credintei crestine. In cele cincizeci si doua de texte, autorii ne impartasesc observatii despre viata in general si despre viata crestina in special. Fiecare text ne duce la sugestii concrete de initiative practice, bazate pe credinta. Cartea Crestinism practic ne ofera o imagine pozitiva a ceea ce inseamna a-L urma pe Domnul Isus in aceasta lume, este usor de inteles si ne indeamna sa ne exprimam credinta in viata de zi cu zi. Aceasta este, in mod clar, bazata pe Biblie si ofera multe citate din Scriptura. Toate textele sunt ilustrate, majoritatea ilustratiilor fiind color. 115 pagini. Lena si Otto Rimås sunt profesori la Colegiul Biblic Mariannelunds folkhögskola din Mariannelund, Suedia, inca din anul 1978.

Esenta acestei carti incurajatoare si pozitive este credinta crescanda, care se maturizeaza. In cincizeci si doua de texte, autorii isi impartasesc invatatura despre o viata buna. Textele sunt bazate pe Biblie si pe credinta crestina, care este descrisa intr-un mod atractiv si usor de inteles. Cartea "Credinta crescanda" poate fi folosita si ca material devotional, atat individual, cat si in grup. Fiecare text il duce pe cititor la o provocare concreta de a creste continuu in diferite domenii ale vietii. Toate textele sunt ilustrate cu fotografii color. 114 pagini. Lena si Otto Rimås sunt profesori la Colegiul Biblic Mariannelunds folkhögskola din Mariannelund, Suedia, inca din anul 1978. Lena si Otto Rimås sunt profesori la Colegiul Biblic Mariannelunds folkhögskola din Mariannelund, Suedia, inca din anul 1978.