Bøger af Charles Ringma

The proverb, "chase two horses and you will catch neither," suggeststhat we have to focus on an important matter at hand and thatwe can't do everything at once. This proverb and the others in thisreflective reader, drawn from many cultures, weave a colourfulwisdom from the past that can inform present-day thinkingand action.Brought up on proverbs in a Dutch familial home, the authorhas selected proverbs that evoke humour, philosophical insightsand ethical challenges for living with joy, generosity and justice.Here is a wisdom that can shape a spirituality for daily life thatpromotes human flourishing.

RUN THE RACE WITH FREEDOM. The Christian life is supposed to be like a race-a race we run freely, unhindered by the burdens of this life. But often, the baggage we carry holds us back. It deprives us of our freedom in Christ and makes the race seem strenuous and futile. No matter what your age, circumstance, or spiritual maturity, Cynthia Heald will help you identify and lay aside the burdens that can make you feel "stuck," including past hurt and loss, poor self-image, approval-seeking, busyness, doubt and fear, and unhealthy influences.