THE GOD WHO BLESSES IBD

Sinopsis

The God Who Blesses: 50 Reflections on Blessing and Blessedness is a fresh, imaginative look at a concept that is paradoxically familiar yet also little understood by Christians. Written for the thoughtful lay person, The God Who Blesses explores the who, what, where, when, why and how of blessings, emphasizing their rootedness in GodâÇÖs grace. Included are various case studies of blessing in Scripture. The book also addresses how we trivialize the concept of blessing, when we say things like 'bless my cotton socks.'Until now, the few books on blessing have taken a scholarly or academic approach.The God Who Blesses instead offers an accessible approach to an important but largely unexamined aspect of our faith.áEndorsement:When working alongside youth and volunteers, I frequently find myself using the wordábless-but what do I really mean? In his approachable work, Dr. Jackson took me on a journey to find a more accurate and thoughtful understanding and application ofáblessing, one that both protects me from a superstitious, compulsive, or guilt-based use, and brings me closer to a reverent, flourishing, and dynamic praxis. In doing so, he hasáallowed me to more fully embrace GodâÇÖs creativity and provision,áprompting me to ask what I can do in response and how I can share this with others in my life-for which I am deeply grateful.âöÇErik Brucker, Area Director, Young Life International Central London, EnglandáThe words bless and blessings roll easily off our tongues. But how many of us truly understand their rich meanings? Gordon Jackson leads us on a trail of discovery through the Bibleáand places us in real life situations where we can apply what we have learnt. Here is a much needed, readableábook certain to enrich the lives of ordinary Christians.âöÇMalcolm de Kock,áPastor Emeritus, Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern AfricaAbout the authorGordon S. Jackson is a South-African born educator and author. He grew up in Cape Town and received his undergraduate education in South Africa. After working as a journalist in Johannesburg, he completed his doctorate at Indiana University. He then taught journalism at Whitworth University, in Spokane, WA, for 32 years before retiring in 2015.The God Who Blesses: 50 Reflections on Blessing and Blessedness is his eighteenth book.