A way of seeing

by Edith Schaeffer

Hardcover, 1977

Status

Available

Call number

248.4 SCH

Description

Christian Nonfiction. Religion & Spirituality. Nonfiction. A Way of Seeing invites the reader to open up his or her own way of looking at life, thereby gaining new perspectives and spiritual refreshment. It is a stimulating collection of sixty short essays by a talented woman�??one who shared her perceptions of Christian family life in the successful book, What Is a Family? In this book, Edith Schaeffer views the world around her�??the experiences of everyday life�??pondering their meaning and the lessons to be learned. A Way of Seeing is a kaleidoscope of personal responses to current events, history, God's way, nature's wonders, and humankind's shortcomings. In these miniscule glimpses of daily life, the author considers such basic human concepts as trust, faith, security, death, fear, and love. At all times, "the rich threads from God's Word" are woven into Schaeffer's observations. Here readers will find a challenge to examine their own thoughts and become a "doer" by putting Christ's teachings into daily living. These essays were first written for the magazine Christianity Today. Enthusiastic response from readers prompted Edith Schaeffer to offer her "mental and spiritual food'' in book form. Although short enough to be read during relaxing breaks in the busy daily routine, in each essay readers will gain "a feeling of refreshment and a new train of thought" from an author of broad experience and Christian… (more)

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LibraryThing member MrsLee
A collection of thoughts and devotions, this book is best read slowly with time to ponder. There is much to chew on, but by the end, I did find myself a bit impatient for some reason.
The author, Edith Schaeffer, was the wife of Francis Schaeffer. Both of whom I admire greatly. I think I would have
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really enjoyed sitting down to tea with this woman, or working by her side in the kitchen. Her lessons are practical, based on everyday events and happenings, but seen with spiritual eyes.
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248.4 SCH

Pages

255

Rating

½ (10 ratings; 4.5)
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