Beyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC's of FaithBeyond Words n (1.) Terms or names that point to the realm of mystery and depth that lies beyond our ordinary experience. (2.) The reality that is beyond even the power of beyond words to convey, and that can be known only by experiencing it for yourself. "A word a day to keep the demons at bay." This is how Frederick Buechner likes to describe this witty and incisive dictionary. A daily devotional from one of today's greatest spiritual writers, Beyond Words offers 366 entries from Buechner's three alphabet books, Wishful Thinking, Peculiar Treasures, and Whistling in the Dark, including a new Introduction and nineteen new entries. Providing definitions of both sacred and ordinary words, as well as biblical characters, Buechner unabashedly brings his fresh perspective to words, concepts, and characters we thought we understood. This is a great introduction to Buechner's work as well as a library staple for those already well versed in his writing. It is Buechner at his best. Whether readers find themselves tearful from a deeply moving insight or laughing out loud at an unexpected turn of phrase, they will always feel uplifted, illuminated, and enchanted by the wisdom of Frederick Buechner. |
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... better illustration of the truth that in an im- perfect world there are no perfect solutions. All we can do, as Luther said, is sin bravely, which is to say, (a) know that neither to have the child nor not to have the child is without ...
... better proof for the existence of God than that year after year the whole God enterprise survives despite the way the professionally godly promote it . If there are people who re- main unconvinced , let them tune in their TVs to almost ...
... better you do it , the sooner you fall . Acts 5 : 1-11 DAY 17 ANGELS LEIGHT - OF - HAND MAGIC is based on the demonstrable fact a DAY 19 DAY 20 powerful spirits whom God sends into. that as a rule people see only what they expect to see ...
... better than chocolate because you like it better and so do most of your friends. If you say, “In the absence of absolute standards, I declare that murder is wrong in the name of common sense,” then you have sim- ply made common sense ...
... better symbol , however . Going under symbolizes the end of everything about your life that is less than human . Coming up again symbolizes the beginning in you of something strange and new and hopeful . You can breathe again . Question ...
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