Wisdom for Life's Journey
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Douglas Connelly has been a pastor for more than twenty-five years. He is the author of the best-selling books The Bible for Blockheads: A User-Friendly Look at the Good Book, Angels Around Us, as well as Wisdom from a Pastor's Heart and the forthcoming Wisdom for the Easter Journey (both from Jossey-Bass). He lives near Flint, Michigan with his family.
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WELCOME.
FOUNDATIONS: THE PATH OF FAITH.
"The Lord of Hosts is with us" -- God.
"Worthy is the Lamb" -- Jesus.
"A mighty rushing wind" -- The Holy Spirit.
"The oracles of God" -- The Bible.
"Your life is hidden with Christ" -- Salvation.
"Follow me!" -- Devotion to Christ.
"Your Heavenly Father knows" -- God's Care.
"Lifting up holy hands" -- Prayer.
"A holy nation, a royal priesthood" -- The Church.
SEASONS: THE PATTERN OF LIFE.
"Spring" -- Growing Up.
"Summer" -- Growing Wise.
"Autumn" -- Growing Old.
"Winter" -- The Final Journey.
"Spring again" -- Heaven.
RESOURCES: THE PEACE OF GOD.
"A steadfast spirit" -- Patience.
"Tenderly caring" -- Compassion.
"Be strong" -- Courage.
"Like a brother" -- Friendship.
"Unless the Lord builds the house" -- Family and Home.
"After he had washed their feet" -- Service.
"Speaking the truth" -- Words.
"Whose God is the Lord?" -- Nation.
"Fall before him" -- Worship.
THE AUTHOR.
FOUNDATIONS: THE PATH OF FAITH.
"The Lord of Hosts is with us" -- God.
"Worthy is the Lamb" -- Jesus.
"A mighty rushing wind" -- The Holy Spirit.
"The oracles of God" -- The Bible.
"Your life is hidden with Christ" -- Salvation.
"Follow me!" -- Devotion to Christ.
"Your Heavenly Father knows" -- God's Care.
"Lifting up holy hands" -- Prayer.
"A holy nation, a royal priesthood" -- The Church.
SEASONS: THE PATTERN OF LIFE.
"Spring" -- Growing Up.
"Summer" -- Growing Wise.
"Autumn" -- Growing Old.
"Winter" -- The Final Journey.
"Spring again" -- Heaven.
RESOURCES: THE PEACE OF GOD.
"A steadfast spirit" -- Patience.
"Tenderly caring" -- Compassion.
"Be strong" -- Courage.
"Like a brother" -- Friendship.
"Unless the Lord builds the house" -- Family and Home.
"After he had washed their feet" -- Service.
"Speaking the truth" -- Words.
"Whose God is the Lord?" -- Nation.
"Fall before him" -- Worship.
THE AUTHOR.
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"Herein find wisdom's weavings as Doug's collections sink into the soul, binding broken pieces, to send you on your way. Connelly, a journeyman for all seasons, through these pages walks beside you on yours."
— Phyllis Wallace, radio talk show host, Woman to Woman
— Phyllis Wallace, radio talk show host, Woman to Woman
Praise for Wisdom from a Pastor's Heart
"As a talk show host, writer, and public speaker, I am always scratching for pithy quotes, keen insight, and noble sentiments. Doug Connelly graces me with just such a collection in Wisdom from a Pastor's Heart."
— Al Kresta, Kresta in the Afternoon radio show host
"Wisdom from a Pastor's Heart is a wonderfully helpful and inspiring book either for ordinary times or for times of crisis and special need."
— James Cox, author of the annual Minister's Manual
