The Road Is Filled With Bumps and Potholes: Observations on the Christian Life - Softcover

Wolpers, Julie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595516629 ISBN 13: 9780595516629

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

This book is intended as an aid to those who encounter obstructions called bumps and potholes in their life with Christ.Part One identifies seven bumps and potholes likely to be encountered.Included among them is the delusion that all things are going to work for good for believers; the misunderstanding of the Church as a place and worship as going to a place; the misuse of Christian freedom, the making of judgments, interpretation of Scripture, relationships, and forgiveness.Part Two identifies issues that can and often do develop into bumps and potholes in the path of the believer.Included among these are the baptism of Jesus and the Lord's Supper.Part Three defines worship, its purpose, and the role of the elements of worship, while the focus of Part Four is on maintaining the integrity of worship.Part Five is devoted to smoothing the Bumps and Filling the Potholes.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Charles E. Smith is an author, retired licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor with pastoral and chaplain experience and expertise in a variety of subjects ranging from self-esteem to after-care. Active in his community and church, and several times a grandfather, Dr. Smith lives with his wife, Norma, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595516629
• ISBN 13: 9780595516629
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80