Relearning Jesus: How Reading the Beatitudes One More Time Changed My Faith
For Matthew Paul Turner, a spiritual drought was stretching into a desert. From his upbringing in a traditional church, to his stint as the editor of CCM Magazine, to his successful career as an author, Turner had long figured God out.
Yet despite his faith-based bona fides, Turner was now facing a sobering reality: He couldn't seem to connect with the Jesus who had always seemed so available. In his desperation, Turner revisited Christ's most provocative message, the Beatitudes. What he discovered led him to relearn his faith, his life, and his God.
Join popular author and humorist Matthew Paul Turner on a quest to discover just who Jesus is. Here Turner applies his x-ray insights and biting wit to cut through don't-ask-questions dogma, revealing authentic, transformative truths. More than one man's spiritual manifesto, Relearning Jesus is a dialogue, a shared journey, and a reintroduction to our Savior.
Top Highlights
“Jesus’ entire goal was to bring wholeness to the lives of people. His mission for me is to take the same wholeness he gives me and apply it to the everyday situations I experience in life.” (source)
“Find the thread of Jesus in every story you live, Matthew…. We’re not here to master this life; we can’t master this life. We’re here to use our own stories and journeys and struggles and joys to make those watching us see a glimpse of Jesus’ story for their lives. I just try to live my life to the fullest.’ He seemed somewhat careful with his words. ‘And then I pray that God will use me in the story.’” (source)
“true peace is not possible anywhere, in any situation, under any circumstances, without Jesus” (source)
“Making peace, even in the small areas of life, is hard. But I believe that when we’re peaceful in the small things, somehow God uses those circumstances to teach us how to also make peace in the big areas of life too.” (source)
“ am to love people—all people—because Jesus loves people.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Relearning Jesus: How Reading the Beatitudes One More Time Changed My Faith
- Author: Turner, Matthew Paul
- Publisher: David C Cook
- Publication Date: 2011
- ISBN: 9781434703965