The Paradise Puzzle: Living the Balanced Spiritual Life We Were Intended to Live. - Softcover

Jones, Ed Bernard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1432728792 ISBN 13: 9781432728793

Publisher: Outskirts Press, 2008

Synopsis

LIVE THE SPIRITUAL LIFE YOU WERE INTENDED TO LIVE

Finally, an approachable, easy-to-read guide to understanding Christian spirituality that doesn't spare the details. The Paradise Puzzle from author Ed Jones delves into the Old and New Testament - from Genesis and the Garden of Eden to the trinity and original sin - with an emphasis on putting the pieces together in order to help you lead a more balanced, spiritually fulfilled life. Here's your perfect opportunity to establish a satisfying and rewarding relationship with God, whether you're new to the Bible or a longtime churchgoer who's never quite connected with scripture. You'll learn:

- The meaning - not just the words - contained in the Bible, and how to put it into practice in your daily life.
- The Pieces, the Puzzle, the Picture and the Perspective - Jones breakthrough four-part approach to explaining Bible basics and how they relate to the "bigger picture."
-The magic of acceptance - of ourselves, others and God.
-The common thread shared by Christians, Jews and Muslims - and what it means for world peace.
-Why God lets terrible tragedies - such as Sept. 11 - occur, and what it means to your faith.

Understanding God's word can be challenging and frustrating - but also exceptionally rewarding. The good news, as Jones writes, is that "God has already reached out to us. All we need to do is reach back." Take the next step on your spiritual journey with The Paradise Puzzle.

About this title

From the Author:

In writing "The Paradise Puzzle" , it was my intention to share some of the answers that I have found on my own personal spiritual journey. Some of the questions that I have found answers to, for myself, deal with: "What really changed once the fruit from the Tree of Knowledge was eaten?"
"Why do things happen?"
"What does a spiritual relationship entail?"
"Is there a difference between believing, having faith and knowing?"

One of the main things that I found on my journey is that sometimes answers simply lead to more questions. I do not promise that I will answer spiritual questions for anyone else. However, I can promise that I will offer you a challenge as to what spirituality is and what it entails.

About this edition

• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1432728792
• ISBN 13: 9781432728793
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 116