Escaping Escapism (Paperback)

Dave Griffith-Jones

ISBN 10: 178498180X / ISBN 13: 9781784981808

Published by The Good Book Company, New Malden, 2018

About this Item

Paperback. Almost anything that is worth doing is a struggle. Almost anything that benefits other people is tough to do. Almost anything that makes a difference in this world is hard to see through to the end. Which is why, well often do almost anything to escape doing it!Yet we want to love people well, even when theyre difficult tackle challenges that we find difficult and keep moving forwards through times that prove difficult. Deep down we want to get on with doing hard things, fix what needs fixing and change what needs changing.This book shows us how a bigger, better picture of Jesus will transform us. Our panic and tendency to avoid difficult things can be replaced with joyful, get-things-done confidence and proactivity when we depend on Gods power.If you avoid difficult things but want to change, this book is for you. An inspiring book that shows how knowing and trusting Jesus enables us to do hard things rather than seeking to escape from them Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Escaping Escapism (Paperback)
• Publisher: The Good Book Company, New Malden
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178498180X
• ISBN 13: 9781784981808
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Most of us put off difficult tasks, decisions and conversations - we all tend to be escapists. This book shows us how a bigger, better picture of Jesus will transform us. Our panic and tendency to avoid difficult things can be replaced with joyful confidence and proactivity when we depend on God's power.

If you avoid difficult things but want to change, this book is for you.

About the Author

Dave is Team Rector in Drypool, East Hull, UK. Before that, he pastored in Toxteth, Liverpool. He is married to Helen and they have four children. Dave is a regular contributor to the Explore daily Bible-reading series.