Theology in Aisle Seven
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Most people know Carolyn Arends as a musician and songwriter. But as Billboard Magazine put it, Carolyn is “one of the most affecting communicators in any genre.” In Theology in Aisle Seven Carolyn writes about a full-orbed Christian spirituality. She reflects on everything from the sobering judgment of God to what she calls “the serious business” of laughter. No matter the topic she addresses, she offers a refreshing, creative glimpse into the Christian life. All in 25 snapshot chapters—perfect for about a month of thoughtful devotional reading.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
The Good God Chapter 1 Revealing Love: We can’t see God clearly without Jesus Chapter 2 Initiator: Come, Lord Jesus—oh, wait—he’s already here Chapter 3 Merciful Victor: Why defeat at the hands of God is magnificent Chapter 4 Gracious Judge: Is there any story about God that isn’t a love story? Chapter 5 Benevolent Lawgiver: Why God’s law is good news
Life in God Chapter 6 Desiring God: Addiction is the spiritual disease of our time Chapter 7 Letting Go of God: Trying to organize a God who transcends Chapter 8 Expansive Faith: Why the narrow way is huge Chapter 9 Reading Beyond Comprehension: The surprises of Scripture Chapter 10 Acting like Family: God’s party is for all of us Chapter 11 Enduring Holiness: The blessings—and dangers—of divine proximity
Common Things that Matter Greatly Chapter 12 Laughter Is Serious Business: Joy Chapter 13 Saying More Than We Can Say: The Arts Chapter 14 Between the Couch and a 10k: The Body Chapter 15 The Risks God Takes: The Church
Uncommon Virtues Chapter 16 Hardworking Sloths: Trust Chapter 17 What to Do with Anger: Meekness Chapter 18 A Forgotten Key to Dynamic Worship: Hospitality Chapter 19 Schooled by an Usher: Humility Chapter 20 Allowing for Space in the Music: Silence into the World
Into the World Chapter 21 Helping Make Shalom: Our unique vocation Chapter 22 Loving the Lawbreaker: Neighbor love Chapter 23 Hiding What They Seek: Learning to share Jesus
Last Things Chapter 24 Going Down Singing: The gift of mortality Chapter 25 Lessons from a Headless Snake: God’s coming victory
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