Can ordinary people-farmers, laborers, maids, plumbers, the homeless, and especially children-be saints and prophets in our modern world? John Cobb painted them that way, seeing their everyday appearance transformed as he gazed through the lens of profound and mysterious holiness. How are we connected to these seemingly unremarkable people? William Penn writes of how we can interpret meaning and come to an understanding of difficult challenges all of us may face: illness, poverty, loss, sacrifice. Yet somehow, through ...
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Can ordinary people-farmers, laborers, maids, plumbers, the homeless, and especially children-be saints and prophets in our modern world? John Cobb painted them that way, seeing their everyday appearance transformed as he gazed through the lens of profound and mysterious holiness. How are we connected to these seemingly unremarkable people? William Penn writes of how we can interpret meaning and come to an understanding of difficult challenges all of us may face: illness, poverty, loss, sacrifice. Yet somehow, through Scripture and meditation, he turns the wheel of life toward hope, encouragement, love, kindness, joy, and salvation. You're invited to explore these extraordinary words and images to gain new insights into the ordinary. Take your time with each one. Picture yourself as part of the scene. How would you feel and react? How might your grasp of the unknown be enlightened? Your perception of grace be enhanced? The journey lies before you within these pages. You're invited inside.
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