CNLP 238 | Lysa TerKeurst on Living and Leading Through Personal Crisis, Disappointment, and Navigating What Part of Your Life Should Be Personal, Private or Secret

In this book, Cornelius Plantinga Jr. revives the ancient doctrine of sin for modern readers. He describes how sin corrupts what is good, its parasitic nature, and its relationship to folly and addiction. Plantinga uses a wide range of sources, including literature, films, and current events, to illustrate the dynamics of sin. He emphasizes that sin is a culpable and personal affront to God, and it distorts human character, corrupts human capacities, and causes misery. The book also discusses the social and structural aspects of moral evil and how sin affects our understanding of grace.

This book uses the Enneagram, an ancient personality typing system, to help readers understand themselves and others better. It combines practical advice with Christian spirituality to foster deeper self-awareness, compassion for others, and a stronger connection with God. The authors provide introductions to each Enneagram type, questions to help identify one's number, and steps to pursue deeper self-awareness, making the Enneagram accessible and applicable in daily life.