The Passionate Journey - Hardcover

Marty A. Bullis

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ISBN 10: 0830743189 ISBN 13: 9780830743186

Publisher: Baker Pub Group, 2007

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Society tells us we have the power and where-with-all to make it on our own. The Passionate Journey runs counter to these voices of self-sufficiency with a thoughtful collection of 47 Lenten devotions leading up to the most sacred time of the year—Easter. Through guided reflection, Scripture reading, journaling, silence and prayer, we are drawn into the peace that is generated by solitude, and prompted to reorganize our priorities, to slow down and appreciate the ultimate sacrifice made by Christ on our behalf. These well-crafted devotional readings are divided into four, 10-day sections with a special portion for Easter holy week, especially designed to help readers attend to Jesus’ sacrifice, and apply the message of the Passion to their life. Additional helps are included in the appendix to help adapt the readings for small-group or family devotions. Even Christians whose faith traditions don’t ordinarily include Lenten devotions will find these reflections a welcome retreat and will help connect their lives to Jesus’ sacrificial story.

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Chocolate Easter bunnies...marshmallow peeps...colored eggs... Is this all there is to the Easter season? Rediscover the true meaning of the most sacred season of the year through this fresh collection of 47 Lenten devotions. Slow down. Appreciate the ultimate sacrifice made by Christ on your behalf. Remember what it means to draw near to God. Begin the season with guided reflection, journaling, silence, Scripture reading from the four Gospels, and prayer. Each of these well-written devotions is especially designed to help you attend to Jesus’ sacrifice, and to apply the message of the Passion to your own life. Day by day, you will be drawn into thoughtful reflection and the peace that is generated by solitude and a reorganization of priorities. Additional helps are included in the appendix to adapt the readings for small-group or family devotions. Even if your faith tradition doesn’t ordinarily include Lenten devotions, you will find these reflections a welcome time of refreshment and retreat.

About the Author:

MARTY A. BULLIS is a fresh, provocative voice in Christian literature. A graduate of Milligan College and Claremont Graduate University, he is a former minister and has taught philosophy and religion at a number of colleges, including Azusa Pacific University and Juniata College. He is author of The Miraculous Journey. Marty and his wife, the Reverend Tracie Bullis, reside in central Pennsylvania with their two children.

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