{"product_id":"so-much-more-9781118693131","title":"So Much More","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat are the mysteries at the heart of Christian faith? Why do they matter? How can they transform our lives?Debra Rienstra answers these questions and many more in her evocative exploration of Christian life and faith. \u003ci\u003eSo Much More\u003c\/i\u003e is a gesture of welcoming friendship for people who are new or newly returned to Christianitythose who are searching, lurking, longing, or learning. Anyone who wishes to understand Christianity better will welcome this genuine, heartfelt account of basic Christian beliefs and practices.Readers will find fresh explorations of Christianity's foundational themes, such as incarnation, grace, suffering, and hope. Throughout this encouraging and passionate book, Debra Rienstra connects ancient articles of faith to contemporary concerns: our longing for transcendence, our desire for integrity, and our hope for intimacy with God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImagining the Christian Way\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Something More:Transcendence 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Divine Dance: God with Us 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Alienation from God:The Human Condition, Sin, and Repentance 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Rescue and Restoration: God’s Saving Grace 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Not the Last Word: Suffering and Hope 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLiving the Christian Life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Seeking the Heart of God: Prayer 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Words of Life:The Bible 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Shaping Our Souls Together:Worship 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Companions on the Journey:The Challenge of Christian Community 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Work of Our Hands: Serving God and Others 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: Mystery 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggestions for Further Reading 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 255\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406907810135,"sku":"9781118693131","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118693131.jpg?v=1730497520","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/so-much-more-9781118693131","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}