Now his encyclopedic knowledge of the Christian life has been brought together in The Glorious Journey. A compilation of scriptural principles that Stanley has learned and applied in more than thirty years as a pastor, the book is divided into eight major categories: Church concerns, Daily living, Doctrine, End Times, Personal Growth, Relationships, Service and Outreach, and Spiritual Disciplines.
Each of these sections has numerous topics, all boldly set off with headings at the top of the page. A topic is usually organized with a scripture verse, commentary, and application. The wide margins on each page offer space for readers to jot down their own thoughts and queries. This space also holds quotes that are instructive in themselves. For instance, under the topic Grace is a quote from Baptist missionary Amy Carmichael: "Thank God. He does not measure grace out in teaspoons."
Stanley, senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta and twice elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention, has not measured his words in teaspoons either. This broad-scale reference on Christian living is designed for many sips as you make your walk of faith.
James Cutler is an active layman and reviewer from Portland, OR.
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