Stories That Astonish: The Parables of Jesus

by Prentice Meador

Overview

God loves stories too! That's the way he chose to communicate. Wonder why? As the Creator of the universe and having all available power, why does he tell us stories? Maybe because we all love stories. Stories make children of us all. Maybe because we remember stories. We forget dry facts, but when someone says, Let me tell you a story, all ears tune in. Maybe because he wants us to get the point. We participate in his stories. As we listen to them, we say things like, That's me. I feel that way. I've done that too.Whatever his reasons, God opens his heart to us in stories. They're called parables.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780891124467
Publisher:	ACU Press/Leafwood Publishers
Publication date:	12/01/2000
Pages:	218
Sales rank:	669,657
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

James H. Garrison (1842-1931), was one of the most influential leaders of the Stone-Campbell Movement in the period after the death of Alexander Campbell. For 62 years he was editor or regular writer of The Christian-Evangelist. Perhaps more than anyone else in his generation, he was responsible for preserving both the high view of Scripture and the heritage of Christian unity of the early Stone-Campbell Movement. He authored numerous books, but Alone with God proved to be his most popular work.

Table of Contents

1. Let Me Tell You a Story

2. When Heaven Laughs

3. What if No One Came?

4. Takes More than Good Fences to Make Good Neighbors

5. Okay! I'll Answer the Door!

6. It's Later than you Think!

7. There's a New Day Coming

8. A Terrorist, a Prostitute, and a Few Church Members

9. Don't Stand There, Do Something!

10. You Can't Leap a Chasm in Two Jumps!

11. Caution-God at Work!

12. Bad News for the Establishment

13. When the Impossible Happens

Editorial Reviews

Prentice Meador is a gifted person with great insight and remarkable communication skills. He has a unique ability to address complex theological issues and communicate them in a preactical and useful way. Dr. Meador's work is highly commendable. John Ashcroft, Attorney General of the United States

Prentice Meador has a track record as an effective communicator. Love for the Word of God and a passion for its faithful application to life have combined to produce an effective ministry. In this book, he bringshis considerable skills to the beloved parables of our Lord. It will feed your mind and nurture your soul. Rubel Shelly, Minister, Woodmont Hills Church of Christ in Nashville, TN

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