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One of the most widely read and highly acclaimed religious books for over twenty years, God of Surprises takes readers on a spiritual journey of discovery and change. Gerard Hughes encourages us to realize the truth of Jesus’ words — “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field” — and suggests ways to find that treasure within ourselves. This newest edition also contains reflections by Hughes on his influential book and an appreciative foreword by Eugene Peterson.
Foreword Eugene Peterson Peterson, Eugene
1 Where Your Treasure Is 1
2 Clearing the Approaches 10
3 Inner Chaos and False Images of God 26
4 Tools for Digging - Some Methods of Prayer 41
5 General Directions for Digging 56
6 Changing Direction 65
7 Beginning to Dig for the Treasure 78
8 Recognizing the Treasure when You Find It 92
9 A Most Surprising God 105
10 Knowing Christ 113
11 His Passion and Resurrection in Our Lives 128
12 The Decision in Every Decision - God or Mammon 138
13 The Valley Speaks - God and the Nuclear Threat 151
Epilogue 161
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Posted September 5, 2011
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Overview
One of the most widely read and highly acclaimed religious books for over twenty years, God of Surprises takes readers on a spiritual journey of discovery and change. Gerard Hughes encourages us to realize the truth of Jesus’ words — “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field” — and suggests ways to find that treasure within ourselves. This newest edition also contains reflections by Hughes on his influential book and an appreciative foreword by Eugene Peterson.
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