Understanding Our Human Struggles In The Light Of Our Christian Faith - Couverture souple

Igwe, Paschal

 
9781434347398: Understanding Our Human Struggles In The Light Of Our Christian Faith
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1434347397 ISBN 13 : 9781434347398
Editeur : AuthorHouse, 2007

Synopsis

I must say that I was very delighted to hear many people asking to know when my next book would be published. I understand by that question that they must have read and valued my previous publications. This book is a response to that request, but it also stems from my desire to share the riches of God's bounteous grace. I believe the word of God speaks to us today with a compelling urgency, just as it did in the time of the apostles. There is a plethora of evidence to indicate that there is a lot of suffering in our world today, and many a time, our suffering not only impacts our physical and emotional well being but it also tends to crush our spiritual life line. In times of suffering, it is not uncommon for people to want to renounce their faith, denounce God's goodness, or even disengage from Church activities due to our limited understanding and zero tolerance for suffering. No wonder C. S. Lewis, in his book the problem of pain, said, that we are not imperfect human beings seeking for an improvement; we are rebels who need to lay down our arms. Recall that when Jesus was told about the sickness of Lazarus, he quickly responded that his sickness was not unto death. What else could that mean other than the fact that the sickness of Lazarus would not result in his spiritual death for the simple reason that those who believe in Jesus do not die, nor do they suffer in the next life. Our life here on earth is simply the starting point, for the main life we are called to live still lies ahead. Is it any wonder that St. Paul tells us that we are citizens of heaven? It needs to be said that when we suffer in the right spirit, we stand to reap our spiritual reward, but when we suffer with bitterness and acrimony, we become losers the second time. This present life is but a necessary preparation for the life to come, and to ensure that we reach our goal, Jesus has left us with his teachings to guide us on our way. There is no doubt that God could use suffering to draw o

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Présentation de l'éditeur

I must say that I was very delighted to hear many people asking to know when my next book would be published. I understand by that question that they must have read and valued my previous publications. This book is a response to that request, but it also stems from my desire to share the riches of God's bounteous grace. I believe the word of God speaks to us today with a compelling urgency, just as it did in the time of the apostles. There is a plethora of evidence to indicate that there is a lot of suffering in our world today, and many a time, our suffering not only impacts our physical and emotional well being but it also tends to crush our spiritual life line. In times of suffering, it is not uncommon for people to want to renounce their faith, denounce God's goodness, or even disengage from Church activities due to our limited understanding and zero tolerance for suffering. No wonder C. S. Lewis, in his book the problem of pain, said, that we are not imperfect human beings seeking for an improvement; we are rebels who need to lay down our arms. Recall that when Jesus was told about the sickness of Lazarus, he quickly responded that his sickness was not unto death. What else could that mean other than the fact that the sickness of Lazarus would not result in his spiritual death for the simple reason that those who believe in Jesus do not die, nor do they suffer in the next life. Our life here on earth is simply the starting point, for the main life we are called to live still lies ahead. Is it any wonder that St. Paul tells us that we are citizens of heaven? It needs to be said that when we suffer in the right spirit, we stand to reap our spiritual reward, but when we suffer with bitterness and acrimony, we become losers the second time. This present life is but a necessary preparation for the life to come, and to ensure that we reach our goal, Jesus has left us with his teachings to guide us on our way. There is no doubt that God could use suffering to draw o

Biographie de l'auteur

This is my fifth religious book, and still I feel the urge to write and write. I believe that writing of this nature is both a vocation and the work of inspiration. Many a time, ideas simply scramble for space while I am driving, playing tennis, or about to retire to bed. Then I take the time to capture it, store it, nurture it, think it through, and put more flesh to the skeletal scaffolding that eventually develops into a full-fledged chapter. Sometimes readers ask me which of my books will pass for my best effort in writing, and I don't quite have the answer because all of them are different and have their own unique perspectives. Readers mainly ask such questions because they wish to purchase my books but want to start from the ones I highly recommend. Eventually, by my mentioning the titles one by one, they are able to zero in on a title that best describes their present need. I consider all of my books as worthy of my effort and as addressing different spiritual issues in our time. I wish to express my appreciation to all who observed a few typographical errors in my previous publications and drew my attention to it. It is an indication of attentiveness. I envision that my future publications might be a little bit delayed, especially as I juggle between academic work and my passion, writing. I must say that this present publication is the fruit of encouragement from many readers, especially those I never thought would be so encouraging -Fr. Paschal Igwe.

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Éditeur
AuthorHouse
Date d'édition
2007
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1434347397
ISBN 13 
9781434347398
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
276
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