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Like a Child: Restoring the Awe, Wonder, Joy and Resiliency of the Human Spirit

Paperback |English |1594735433 | 9781594735431

Like a Child: Restoring the Awe, Wonder, Joy and Resiliency of the Human Spirit

Paperback |English |1594735433 | 9781594735431
Overview

By breaking free from our misperceptions about what it means to be an adult, we can reshape our world and become harbingers of grace.

"In our desire to grow up, mature, become adults, we become enamored with who we are supposed to be. When we have finally 'grown up' we realize much of who we really are has been left behind or buried under various masks and roles we play. But the knowledge of who we truly are never leaves us. To reclaim our selfhood, we must grow up again and consciously embrace all that it means to be childlike."--from Chapter 12, "It Takes a Long Time to Become Young"

By restoring the childlike ways of humility, trust, awe, wonder, playfulness and more, we can recover a fuller picture of what it means to be human. This unique spiritual resource explores what Jesus may have meant when he said, "Unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." It addresses our modern misperceptions regarding the nature of maturity and the common coping mechanisms--distrust, guardedness, insecurity, judgmental thinking--we acquire, and feel we require, in adulthood.

Along with the wisdom of ancient and modern spiritual luminaries, this book provides over twenty-five spiritual practices to help us cultivate the childlike ways of attention, self-awareness, joy and resilience in our inner lives as well as in our relationships with others.

ISBN: 1594735433
ISBN13: 9781594735431
Author: Rev. Timothy J. Mooney
Publisher: SkyLight Paths
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2014-05-30
Language: English
Edition: 1
PageCount: 160
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.4 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 7.2 ounces

By breaking free from our misperceptions about what it means to be an adult, we can reshape our world and become harbingers of grace.

"In our desire to grow up, mature, become adults, we become enamored with who we are supposed to be. When we have finally 'grown up' we realize much of who we really are has been left behind or buried under various masks and roles we play. But the knowledge of who we truly are never leaves us. To reclaim our selfhood, we must grow up again and consciously embrace all that it means to be childlike."--from Chapter 12, "It Takes a Long Time to Become Young"

By restoring the childlike ways of humility, trust, awe, wonder, playfulness and more, we can recover a fuller picture of what it means to be human. This unique spiritual resource explores what Jesus may have meant when he said, "Unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." It addresses our modern misperceptions regarding the nature of maturity and the common coping mechanisms--distrust, guardedness, insecurity, judgmental thinking--we acquire, and feel we require, in adulthood.

Along with the wisdom of ancient and modern spiritual luminaries, this book provides over twenty-five spiritual practices to help us cultivate the childlike ways of attention, self-awareness, joy and resilience in our inner lives as well as in our relationships with others.

Editorial Reviews


"With a scholar's careful eye and a pastor's heart ... Tim Mooney employs the insights of art, theology, literature, popular culture and his own winsome humanity to invite us to become the children Jesus meant. This is an important book."
--John Buchanan, editor/publisher, The Christian Century



"Invites us to ... boldly explore the realm of grace.... Equips us with navigational aids in the form of biblical understandings, spiritual practices, and stories from those who've undertaken the journey. This book inspires hope ... and faith."
--Susan S. Phillips, PhD, executive director and Christian studies professor, New College Berkeley; author, Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction


"Who of us has not wondered ... why Jesus praised spiritual childhood so much? ... This might be the most intelligent, inspiring and integrated book I have read on the subject. [It] will not give you clichés or glib answers here, but genuine wisdom."
--Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico


"[A] jewel of a book. [Helps us] rediscover the ability to give ourselves wholeheartedly to all aspects of life and, even in the dark times, fully embrace joy and wonder as God's beloved children. What better way to live?"
--The Rev. Peter Wallace, Day1 radio host; author, The Passionate Jesus: What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically


"Offers us the vital gift of learning to take ourselves less seriously. [A] delightful exploration of what it really means to bring a childlike trust and joy to daily life."
--Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, author, Lectio Divina--The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer and other books

, editor/publisher, The Christian Century, executive director and Christian studies professor, New College Berkeley; author, Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Day1 radio host; author, The Passionate Jesus: What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically, author, Lectio Divina--The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer and other books

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Overview

By breaking free from our misperceptions about what it means to be an adult, we can reshape our world and become harbingers of grace.

"In our desire to grow up, mature, become adults, we become enamored with who we are supposed to be. When we have finally 'grown up' we realize much of who we really are has been left behind or buried under various masks and roles we play. But the knowledge of who we truly are never leaves us. To reclaim our selfhood, we must grow up again and consciously embrace all that it means to be childlike."--from Chapter 12, "It Takes a Long Time to Become Young"

By restoring the childlike ways of humility, trust, awe, wonder, playfulness and more, we can recover a fuller picture of what it means to be human. This unique spiritual resource explores what Jesus may have meant when he said, "Unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." It addresses our modern misperceptions regarding the nature of maturity and the common coping mechanisms--distrust, guardedness, insecurity, judgmental thinking--we acquire, and feel we require, in adulthood.

Along with the wisdom of ancient and modern spiritual luminaries, this book provides over twenty-five spiritual practices to help us cultivate the childlike ways of attention, self-awareness, joy and resilience in our inner lives as well as in our relationships with others.

ISBN: 1594735433
ISBN13: 9781594735431
Author: Rev. Timothy J. Mooney
Publisher: SkyLight Paths
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2014-05-30
Language: English
Edition: 1
PageCount: 160
Dimensions: 6.0 x 0.4 x 9.0 inches
Weight: 7.2 ounces

By breaking free from our misperceptions about what it means to be an adult, we can reshape our world and become harbingers of grace.

"In our desire to grow up, mature, become adults, we become enamored with who we are supposed to be. When we have finally 'grown up' we realize much of who we really are has been left behind or buried under various masks and roles we play. But the knowledge of who we truly are never leaves us. To reclaim our selfhood, we must grow up again and consciously embrace all that it means to be childlike."--from Chapter 12, "It Takes a Long Time to Become Young"

By restoring the childlike ways of humility, trust, awe, wonder, playfulness and more, we can recover a fuller picture of what it means to be human. This unique spiritual resource explores what Jesus may have meant when he said, "Unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." It addresses our modern misperceptions regarding the nature of maturity and the common coping mechanisms--distrust, guardedness, insecurity, judgmental thinking--we acquire, and feel we require, in adulthood.

Along with the wisdom of ancient and modern spiritual luminaries, this book provides over twenty-five spiritual practices to help us cultivate the childlike ways of attention, self-awareness, joy and resilience in our inner lives as well as in our relationships with others.

Editorial Reviews


"With a scholar's careful eye and a pastor's heart ... Tim Mooney employs the insights of art, theology, literature, popular culture and his own winsome humanity to invite us to become the children Jesus meant. This is an important book."
--John Buchanan, editor/publisher, The Christian Century



"Invites us to ... boldly explore the realm of grace.... Equips us with navigational aids in the form of biblical understandings, spiritual practices, and stories from those who've undertaken the journey. This book inspires hope ... and faith."
--Susan S. Phillips, PhD, executive director and Christian studies professor, New College Berkeley; author, Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction


"Who of us has not wondered ... why Jesus praised spiritual childhood so much? ... This might be the most intelligent, inspiring and integrated book I have read on the subject. [It] will not give you clichés or glib answers here, but genuine wisdom."
--Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico


"[A] jewel of a book. [Helps us] rediscover the ability to give ourselves wholeheartedly to all aspects of life and, even in the dark times, fully embrace joy and wonder as God's beloved children. What better way to live?"
--The Rev. Peter Wallace, Day1 radio host; author, The Passionate Jesus: What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically


"Offers us the vital gift of learning to take ourselves less seriously. [A] delightful exploration of what it really means to bring a childlike trust and joy to daily life."
--Christine Valters Paintner, PhD, author, Lectio Divina--The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer and other books

, editor/publisher, The Christian Century, executive director and Christian studies professor, New College Berkeley; author, Candlelight: Illuminating the Art of Spiritual Direction, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Day1 radio host; author, The Passionate Jesus: What We Can Learn from Jesus about Love, Fear, Grief, Joy and Living Authentically, author, Lectio Divina--The Sacred Art: Transforming Words & Images into Heart-Centered Prayer and other books

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Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

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  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
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Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

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