Synopses & Reviews
Why It's Hard To Love Jesus takes a close look at the story in Luke 7 describing Simon the Pharisee and a sinful woman who anoints Jesus with expensive oil. When we're confronted with the reality of Jesus, do we remain indifferent and religious like Simon the Pharisee or do we fall at His feet in adoring worship like the woman who had been forgiven much? Joseph Stowell challenges Christians to honestly probe the answer to this penetrating question.
Synopsis
When we’re confronted with the reality of Jesus, do we remain indifferent and religious like the Pharisees, or do we fall at His feet in adoring worship like the woman who had been forgiven much? An honest look.
About the Author
JOSEPH M. STOWELL currently serves as the president of Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is a graduate of Cedarville University and Dallas Theological Seminary and was honored with a doctor of divinity degree from The Master's College in 1987. From 1987 to 2005, Joe served as the president of Chicago¿s Moody Bible Institute, joining the staff of the suburban Chicago Harvest Bible Chapel in 2005. An internationally recognized conference speaker, Joe has written numerous books including the award winning The Trouble with Jesus, Strength for the Journey, and The Weight of Your Words. Joe and his wife, Martie, are the parents of three adult children and have ten grandchildren. They currently live in Ada, Michigan.
Table of Contents
1. The Eclipse of Devotion
2. Bold Love
3. Life Among the Forgiven Much
4. Love, the Way It Was Meant to Be
5. Aspects of Love
6. Simonized Saints
7. Barriers to Love
8. The Good Neighbor Policy
9. The Ultimate Testimony
10. Street Love
11. Betrayal
12. After the Party