The passionate Jesus
Subtitle: what we can learn from Jesus about love, fear, grief, joy and living authentically
By: Peter Wallace
Edition: Quality pbk. ed.
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Pub.
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Woodstock, VT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 175
ISBN-13: 9781594733932
Subjects: Example
Description: A portrait of Jesus as a model for how to live more authentic, honest and meaningful lives by fully experiencing our emotions in the love of God. Many depictions of Jesus show him as a character who coolly and calmly floats above the grit and grime of human existence. He doesn t hurt, he doesn t fear, he doesn t laugh, and most tragically, he doesn t love very passionately. He seems not to feel at all. But a closer look at the Bible reveals something surprisingly different. Peter Wallace examines Jesus's actions rather than just his teachings to uncover a passionate figure who was involved, present, connected, honest and direct with others. You will be encouraged to model this passionate Jesus by building personal authenticity in every area of your own life, particularly in your self-acceptance and self-expression, your relationships with others and, above all, your relationship with God.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-173) and index.
Table of contents: title: Personal word of introduction; title: Understanding our emotions; title: Love: the centerpiece of life; title: Anger: in defense of justice; title: Fear: energizing and empowering a deeper faith; title: Grief: being present to the process in hope; title: Joy: savoring God's gifts; title: Living authentically.