{"product_id":"embracing-a-life-of-meaning-kathleen-norris-on-discovering-what-matters-9781606741139","title":"Embracing a Life of Meaning: Kathleen Norris on Discovering What Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003eBest-selling author Kathleen Norris provides a unique viewpoint of \"what matters most,\" including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelief Matters: Why does belief matter? To what do we give our hearts? What is the core message of what we believe-creeds or commitment? To what extent is to believe also \"to belove\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bible Matters: The Bible is our collective story. How is that story reflected in our daily lives? What is it about the Bible that always seems to address our present moment? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity Matters: In community, individualism and imperfection meet grace and acceptance. What is our part in the Body of Christ? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace Matters: In what ways is faith set within the physical space of home, church, land and people? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe Matter: What it means to remain in God's image and to counter our selfishness by embracing the world and its needs? \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for adult and young-adult small groups, Christian educators, clergy, chaplains and campus ministries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOLD SEPARATELY. \u003c\/b\u003eAlso available is the Embracing a Life of Meaning Small-Group DVD. Each of the five DVD sessions begins with a 10-15 minute video presentation by Kathleen Norris followed by filmed interaction with a diverse small group of adults. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This \u003ci\u003eParticipant's Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e then helps your own local small group \"join the conversation.\" This book includes all study materials need by participants and those who lead. Each participant will need one copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorris, Kathleen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kathleen Norris is an award-winning poet, writer and author of four New York Times bestsellers. Her work is intimate and historical, rich in poetry and meditations, brimming with exasperation and reverence, deeply grounded in both nature and spirit, sometimes funny and often provocative. She lives in Hawaii.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScorer, Tim:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Tim Scorer writes the accompanying study guides for the Embracing series. Tim is an educator, retreat leader, and spiritual director, who lives near Vancouver, Canada. He works part time in adult faith formation at St. Andrews-Wesley United Church.","brand":"Church Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51259969569042,"sku":"9781606741139","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a41c1c01-dfcb-4ce2-84be-5e630441a1dc.jpg?v=1746633480","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/embracing-a-life-of-meaning-kathleen-norris-on-discovering-what-matters-9781606741139","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}