Finding Our Way Home: Turning Back to What Matters Most - Softcover

McMinn, Mark R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470914696 ISBN 13: 9780470914694

Publisher: Jossey-Bass, 2010

Synopsis

Written in an intimate, personal style, Finding Our Way Home draws on powerful insights from psychology, Christian spirituality, and theology to explore the human longing for home, a spiritual place as much as a physical place where we are at peace with ourselves and with God. Mark McMinn considers the different aspects of home as a spiritual metaphor the environment we grew up in as well as the challenges of living well within our present realities. In doing so, he addresses the yearning for a spiritual center, a deeper relationship with God, and peace in our lives.

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Review

"In some quarters, Christians have a reputation for being deathly afraid of diversity, conflict, humor, sexuality, and most of the other things that help make life worth living. Here is a book to prove it need not be so. Mark McMinn writes honestly, movingly, and well from his rich immersion in life, exploring experiences we can all identify with and finding the dimension of depth hidden in them. He helps us to understand the enlivening and liberating meaning of the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth."
––Parker J. Palmer, author of A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak and The Courage to Teach.

"We are all caught within the confusing and contradictory swirl of emotions like love and hate, hope and despair, remembering and forgetfulness, loathing and longing. Mark McMinn pointedly reveals that what so ruthlessly and lovingly draws them all together is the deep gravitational pull of home."
––Michael Card, musician and author, A Fragile Stone and Scribbling in the Sand

"McMinn writes with the ease of a storyteller, the wisdom of an honest pilgrim, and the passion of a true believer in wonder ahead. Prepare for every other desire to fall to second place as you discover your longing to find your way home."
––Larry Crabb, founder of New Way Ministries, and author, SoulTalk and The Pressure s Off

"What has happened to Mark McMinn? This respected academic is suddenly writing with the clarity, beauty, and raw honesty of a poet. Finding Our Way Home is an inspiration to anyone who is homesick for a more profound experience of God s love."
––Gary W. Moon, vice president for spiritual development, Psychological Studies Institute, and author, Falling for God

"Whether you′re seeking to know yourself or to know God better, this book provides gentle guidelines seasoned with wisdom that transcend denominational boundaries. If you like Henri M. Nouwen you′ll appreciate McMinn′s breath–taking vulnerability, his compassion for people who are hurting, and his pursuit of personal and spiritual integrity. This is a must–read for all sincere seekers."
––Sandra D. Wilson, seminary professor, spiritual director, and author, Released from Shame and Into Abba′s Arms

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Praise for Finding Our Way Home

"In some quarters, Christians have a reputation for being deathly afraid of diversity, conflict, humor, sexuality, and most of the other things that help make life worth living. Here is a book to prove it need not be so. Mark McMinn writes honestly, movingly, and well from his rich immersion in life, exploring experiences we can all identify with and finding the dimension of depth hidden in them. He helps us to understand the enlivening and liberating meaning of ′the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth.′"
Parker J. Palmer, author of A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak and The Courage to Teach

"We are all caught within the confusing and contradictory swirl of emotions like love and hate, hope and despair, remembering and forgetfulness, loathing and longing. Mark McMinn pointedly reveals that what so ruthlessly and lovingly draws them all together is the deep gravitational pull of home."
Michael Card, musician and author, A Fragile Stone and Scribbling in the Sand

"McMinn writes with the ease of a storyteller, the wisdom of an honest pilgrim, and the passion of a true believer in ′wonder ahead.′"
Larry Crabb, founder of New Way Ministries, and author, SoulTalk and The Pressure′s Off

"Finding Our Way Home is an inspiration to anyone who is homesick for a more profound experience of God′s love."
Gary W. Moon, vice president for spiritual development, Psychological Studies Institute, and author, Falling for God

"If you like Henri M. Nouwen you′ll appreciate McMinn′s breathtaking vulnerability, his compassion for people who are hurting, and his pursuit of personal and spiritual integrity."
Sandra D. Wilson, seminary professor, spiritual director, and author, Released from Shame and Into Abba′s Arms

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470914696
• ISBN 13: 9780470914694
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 208