num_pages: 352
description: Its no accident that Jesus first miracle was turning water into wine! Written by an Episcopalian priest-slash-bar owner this thoughtful well-written book of spiritual essays distills lessons about the character of God from stories about adult beverages.Oh taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34:8Being upright does not mean you have to be uptightat least according to Father Bill Miller an Episcopal priest/bar owner. As a fan of both spirits and the Holy Spirit he is very familiar with the intoxicating lure of some of Gods finer creations and in The Beer Drinkers Guide to God he brews up insightful beautifully written reflections about the strange intersections of God and wellbeer.In this humorous collection of essays he weaves together stories from his life in ministry his travels in search of the worlds best Scotch his conversations with Trappist monks and colorful evenings in his bar Padres. He also reflects on the lessons hes learned from baseball Playboy bunnies Las Vegas and his attempts to become chaplain to the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders all while (somehow) crafting essays about the spiritual importance of generosity sacrifice openness and spiritual transformation. Really.Essays - What Would Jesus Drink?-Brewed Over Me and Distill Me O Lord-Pearls of Great Price-Chicken Soup for the Hooters Girls Soul-Miss Hawaii and Other Miss Takes-Dont Leave me The Theological Significance of Athletic SupportersFrom the deeply touching to the laugh-out-loud funny these stories ultimately open our minds to the glory of God and our mouths to some of Gods more delicious creations. The Beer Drinkers Guide to God is a smart hilarious book for those thirsty for Gods truth.
language: English
title: The Beer Drinker's Guide to God: The Whole and Holy Truth About Lager, Loving, and Living
publisher: Howard Books