The Gift of Paradox
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Jen Pollock McCloud's 'The Gift of Paradox' argues that Christians should recover the practice of holding tensions—apparent contradictions—in order to live more faithfully.
She shows how Scripture and Christian tradition embrace paradoxes (such as joy in suffering or strength in weakness) and offers pastoral guidance for cultivating spiritual maturity.
The book blends theological reflection with practical application and illustrations from church life.
It encourages readers to resist the modern impulse toward either/or thinking and to practice both/and convictions.
The work is aimed at helping Christians navigate complexity with humility and hope.
She shows how Scripture and Christian tradition embrace paradoxes (such as joy in suffering or strength in weakness) and offers pastoral guidance for cultivating spiritual maturity.
The book blends theological reflection with practical application and illustrations from church life.
It encourages readers to resist the modern impulse toward either/or thinking and to practice both/and convictions.
The work is aimed at helping Christians navigate complexity with humility and hope.
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Rankin Wilbourne
Rankin Wilbourne: The Gift of Paradox in an Either/Or World | Philippians 2 | 6/9/2019 | Pacific Crossroads Church
