Finding God in Unexpected Places
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By: Philip Yancey
Format: Audio CD
From: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged Lib Ed
Pub. Date: 15th March 2005
From: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged Lib Ed
Pub. Date: 15th March 2005
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2005-03-15
Media: Audio CD
Format: Audiobook, CD, Unabridged
Ean: 9781597371162
Isbn: 1597371165
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2005-03-15
Media: Audio CD
Format: Audiobook, CD, Unabridged
Ean: 9781597371162
Isbn: 1597371165
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
An Atlanta slum. A pod of whales off the coast of Alaska. The prisons of Peru and Chile. The plays of Shakespeare. A health club in Chicago. For those with eyes to see, traces of God can be found in the most unexpected places. Yet many Christians have not only missed seeing God, they’ve overlooked opportunities to make him visible to those most in need of hope.
In this enlightening book, author Philip Yancey serves as an insightful tour guide for those willing to look beyond the obvious, pointing out glimpses of the eternal where few might think to look. Whether finding God among the newspaper headlines, within the church, or on the job, Yancey delves deeply into the commonplace and surfaces with rich spiritual insight.
Finding God in Unexpected Places takes listeners from Ground Zero to the Horn of Africa, and each stop along the way reveals footprints of God, touches of his truth, and grace that prompt listeners to search deeper within their own lives for glimpses of transcendence.
In this enlightening book, author Philip Yancey serves as an insightful tour guide for those willing to look beyond the obvious, pointing out glimpses of the eternal where few might think to look. Whether finding God among the newspaper headlines, within the church, or on the job, Yancey delves deeply into the commonplace and surfaces with rich spiritual insight.
Finding God in Unexpected Places takes listeners from Ground Zero to the Horn of Africa, and each stop along the way reveals footprints of God, touches of his truth, and grace that prompt listeners to search deeper within their own lives for glimpses of transcendence.
USER REVIEWS
"The Women of Faith group at First Presbyterian Church in Findlay, Ohio is presently enjoying our study with this book. We meet weekly and cover three or four articles at a time. Yancey is candid and comes across very "human." His keen gift for observation sees that which we might tend to overlook. He documents how in the darkest of circumstances one may find the abiding comforting presence of God. Yancey teaches us how to look for it! "
~ Written on 2010-02-05
~ Written on 2010-02-05
"After reading this book, we purchased one for each of our church workers as a Christmas gift. Yancey is very transparent, and has a unique way of helping the reader see God in everyday life. I couldn't put it down."
~ Written on 2009-01-12
~ Written on 2009-01-12
"Yancey is, as always, superlatively competent in communicating his sometimes profound reflections on God, humanity, Christianity, society, grace, nature, and heroes (sung and unsung) in this collection of essays culled largely from his periodic columns in Christianity Today magazine. The essays are never hurt-your-head dense, but they are often inspirationally and substantively thought-provoking, which makes this an excellent book for casual coffee table or bathroom reading."
~ Written on 2008-04-02
~ Written on 2008-04-02
"I liked this book, however, I've enjoyed other Yancey books far better. With good reason, he concentrates on documenting historical facts & stories of people being generous and selfless and Christlike. It's there in his book title.
But I thought it needed more of a "how to" angle. Yancey seems to have a grocery list of stories here, rather than relatable stories of encouragement & instruction. It was good, but it lacks that extra power to make it as outstanding as his other works. I give it a B-."
~ Written on 2007-01-10
But I thought it needed more of a "how to" angle. Yancey seems to have a grocery list of stories here, rather than relatable stories of encouragement & instruction. It was good, but it lacks that extra power to make it as outstanding as his other works. I give it a B-."
~ Written on 2007-01-10
"Philip Yancey needs to understand that God is everywhere. God is in Hurricaine Katrina. God is in control of the complete destruction of property in New Orleans. There is no place God is Not. It is important for Christians to "Find God in Tragedy." If your loved one died in that mine explosion in Kentucky, you have to humble yourself and find God in that tragedy. A true Christian must be able to pray: "Thank you God in killing my husband in that mine tragedy because I recognize that you are in complete control of the world as the Creator. Give me faith to accept your will for my life."
Of course, not all people who go to church are truly born again and it is in times of tragedy that we see who is truly born again. A truly born again Christian will praise God for the death of a loved one, which happens by God's will.
Finding God in Unexpected Places completely ignores the character of God as Creator and Sustainer of all things. Philip Yancey needs to re-read his Bible before writing his next book. His books does true Christianity disservice."
~ Written on 2006-05-21
Of course, not all people who go to church are truly born again and it is in times of tragedy that we see who is truly born again. A truly born again Christian will praise God for the death of a loved one, which happens by God's will.
Finding God in Unexpected Places completely ignores the character of God as Creator and Sustainer of all things. Philip Yancey needs to re-read his Bible before writing his next book. His books does true Christianity disservice."
~ Written on 2006-05-21