what the Bible reveals about personal growth Cloud, Henry. creator Townsend, John Sims 1952- text miu Grand Rapids, Mich Zondervan c2001 2001 monographic eng

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368 p. ; 21 cm. Harder than I thought -- Seeing the big picture -- How the big picture affects the small -- The God of grace -- Jesus: our example for living -- The Holy Spirit -- God's plan A: people -- Open spaces: the power of acceptance -- Getting to the warmth of forgiveness -- The gardener's handbook: the Bible -- No pain, no gain: the role of suffering and grief -- Growing tasty fruit: becoming a righteous person -- The value of pruning: discipline -- Water from a deeper well: spiritual poverty -- Following the gardener: obedience -- Pulling the weeds: the problem of sin and temptation -- Facing reality: how truth deepens growth -- Putting on the gloves: the importance of activity -- Waiting for the harvest: time -- Conclusion: growth for life. Henry Cloud, John Townsend. Includes index. Self-actualization (Psychology) Religious aspects Christianity Christian life Biblical teaching 248.2 C6471H 0310221536 (alk. paper) 9780310221531 (alk. paper) 0310257379 (softcover) 9780310257370 (softcover) 2001045575 CBF 060130 20180920130934.0 63192849 eng