The Rough with the Smooth: Random thoughts on familiar Christian themes

Martin Tunnicliffe

ISBN 10: 1789631122 / ISBN 13: 9781789631128

Published by The Choir Press, United Kingdom, Gloucester, 2020

What does 'Sin' have to do with 'Archery', and what happens when we 'Miss the mark'? Why should Sermons and Christians not just 'comfort the afflicted' but also 'afflict the comfortable'? Where are Heaven and Hell located, and when is the 'Word of the Lord' not the 'Word of the Lord'? How is it that we are actually wishing others 'Wholeness' or 'Holiness' when we say 'Hello', and would it be better if NHS stood for National Holiness Service?, Deliberations and ponderings on these and many other fascinating ideas can be found in this collection of articles which aim to both challenge and inspire. Martin Tunnicliffe is not afraid to tackle issues such as why a loving God allows pain and suffering, why He/She should "lead us into temptation", or why Western society should accept its share of responsibility for acts of terrorism. At the same time, he constantly invites his readers to look beyond the obvious, to peer beneath the surface, and to be aware of their "Sense of more than" just their usual perception of the world. , All this is delivered within a framework of strong and uncompromising faith, with manifest erudition and more than a dollop of humour. Oh yes, and a few whimsical, largely unrelated sketches by the author, just to break it up! The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR011708096

Synopsis:

What does ‘Sin’ have to do with ‘Archery’, and what happens when we ‘Miss the mark’? Why should Sermons and Christians not just ‘comfort the afflicted’ but also ‘afflict the comfortable’? Where are Heaven and Hell located, and when is the ‘Word of the Lord’ not the ‘Word of the Lord’? How is it that we are actually wishing others ‘Wholeness’ or ‘Holiness’ when we say ‘Hello’, and would it be better if NHS stood for National Holiness Service?,
Deliberations and ponderings on these and many other fascinating ideas can be found in this collection of articles which aim to both challenge and inspire. 
Martin Tunnicliffe is not afraid to tackle issues such as why a loving God allows pain and suffering, why He/She should “lead us into temptation”, or why Western society should accept its share of responsibility for acts of terrorism. At the same time, he constantly invites his readers to look beyond the obvious, to peer beneath the surface, and to be aware of their “Sense of more than” just their usual perception of the world.  ,
All this is delivered within a framework of strong and uncompromising faith, with manifest erudition and more than a dollop of humour. Oh yes, and a few whimsical, largely unrelated sketches by the author, just to break it up!

About the Author: Martin Tunnicliffe is nearer to ninety than eighty and lives in Solihull, England. He retired from active ordained ministry in the Church of England in 1998. He is an avid reader and has written, co-authored or edited nine books.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Rough with the Smooth: Random thoughts ...
Publisher: The Choir Press, United Kingdom, Gloucester
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good