Synopses & Reviews
Emergent theology is raising some of the most provocative and divisive questions in the church today. For some, these ideas embody the true spirit of the gospel, trading tired religion for authenticity and relevance. Others dismiss it as a heresy that compromises the gospel in the name of tolerance and dilutes the truth to attract a jaded generation.
Is there any room for middle ground?
Timothy Stoner thinks so. Join him as he provides an honest response to the postmodern cry for authentic spirituality. Filled with humorous insights and challenging ideas, The God Who Smokes imagines a twenty-first-century church where hope hangs with holiness, passion sits next to purity, and compassion can relate to character.
Timothy celebrates the good within Emergent while providing a balanced and thoughtful critique. Throughout, you’ll discover not only the issues that can divide but also the burning passion that can unite us all.
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With a casual, narrative voice, Stoner presents an honest look at a controversial subject. This work is an unwavering answer to the postmodern cry for an authentic, knowable truth, and Stoner offers an engaging argument for those seeking to understand this cultural phenomenon.
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Emergent theology is raising some of the most provocative and divisive questions in the church today. Filled with humorous insights and challenging ideas, The God Who Smokes imagines a twenty-first-century church where hope hangs with holiness, passion sits next to purity, and compassion can relate to character.
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The God Who Smokes answers the postmodern cry for an authentic, knowable truth that is compassionate and courageous, demonstrated in sacrificial commitment to a life of righteousness and justice.
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A one-year devotional, Holiness Day by Day walks you through substantial spiritual issues as it inspires your relationship with God.
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Do you want more substance to your daily devotional? Then you will appreciate this one-year devotional from Navigator author Jerry Bridges.
Each entry has been carefully selected from his best writings, connecting with you on a deeper level and encouraging personal discovery.
This quick daily read is full of inspiration, commitment, and transformation for men and women to grow in spiritual maturity.
About the Author
Timothy Stoner grew up in Chile and Spain where his parents served as missionaries. He attended Grand Rapids Theological Seminary before going on to law school. He has been practicing law for 20 years and lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Patty, his wife. They have five children. Timothy is also President of Orphan Justice Mission. It exists to enable U.S. churches establish partnerships with the African church so both can establish justice by caring for orphans in their distress. When not reading, he is doing other things, like working his next book that asks: what's a nice Jewish boy like you doing on a cross like that?