Product Description

An Atlanta slum. A pod of whales off the coast of Alaska. The prisons of Peru and Chile. The plays of Shakespeare. A health club in Chicago. For those with eyes to see, traces of God can be found in the most unexpected places. Yet many Christians have not only missed seeing God, they’ve overlooked opportunities to make him visible to those most in need of hope.

In this enlightening book, author Philip Yancey serves as an insightful tour guide for those willing to look beyond the obvious, pointing out glimpses of the eternal where few might think to look. Whether finding God among the newspaper headlines, within the church, or on the job, Yancey delves deeply into the commonplace and surfaces with rich spiritual insight.

Finding God in Unexpected Places takes listeners from Ground Zero to the Horn of Africa, and each stop along the way reveals footprints of God, touches of his truth, and grace that prompt listeners to search deeper within their own lives for glimpses of transcendence.

Product Details

• Published on: 2005-03-15
• Released on: 2005-03-15
• Formats: Audiobook, Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Binding: Audio Cassette

From AudioFile
The author and columnist invites Christians everywhere to bring their beliefs into the morally barren climate he sees in most of America today. Traces of God, he says, can be found everywhere we look for them--not just in the beauty of physical nature, but in the works of artists and writers, in the diverse cultures of people across the world, and in the overwhelming tragedies that loom in our past, present, and future. Mel Foster's reading is competent, if a little dry for the beauty of this material. The emotionally balanced writing transforms a potentially divisive polemic into an invitation to transcend the banality of living by approaching life with a more spiritual focus. T.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Ingram
The bestselling author of Where Is God When It Hurts? now shares his views on how he learned to watch for signs of God's extraordinary presence in the overlooked, often mundane moments of daily life. His reflections will help readers sharpen their vision and discover new evidences of God's grace.

About the Author
Philip Yancey has written twenty books with more than seven million copies in print, including such recent bestsellers as Reaching for the Invisible God, What’s So Amazing about Grace?, and The Jesus I Never Knew. His books have won a total of twelve Gold Medallion Awards. His articles have appeared in many magazines, including Reader’s Digest, Christianity Today, and The Saturday Evening Post. Because of his intelligent, articulate style, he has been compared to a modern-day C. S. Lewis. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Janet.

Customer Reviews

Intelligent, balanced, and credible
Mr. Yancey provides an approach to God that is no less powerful for its quietness. I was profoundly moved by the stories of those lives which have been lived on the fringes and yet have made such a huge impact for the kingdom of Heaven. This is a must read for those needing to see God in their own lives.

Great collection of essays
First of all, I like the title of this book. So many people think that God is only present in church or at meetings where miraculous, supernatural things occur. Philip Yancey has found the presence of God in many places, from the squalor and oppression of Chilean prisons to the spiritual and moral neediness of post-Soviet Russia; from the wonders of nature to the basement from which he writes his books; from the writings of Shakespeare to the life of a little-known servant of God who lives to minister to the poor. Plus, his discussion of grace and forgiveness in chapters 34 and 35 is as good as I've read on some tough issues. Any book by Philip Yancey is not to be missed, and this collection is one I'll be going back to again and again.

GOD'S HABITATIONS
Western Christianity, particularly in the United States finds itself in spiritual doldrums. Most people would affirm their belief in God but are not quite sure if God is still hanging around. Philip Yancey provides a wake up call for those who suffer from such spiritual malaise. As a Christian journalist, he has found God in places where we would never expect. God is very much in the world working through men and women in reconciling them to him and one another.

This wonderful collection of essays provide us with a close up view of God's presence in our world. They also deal with those issues which confront our faith and enables us to respond in a spiritual and intelligent manner to those who question us.Divided in six parts, Yancey shows us God without looking, in the workplace, in the headlines and yes even in the institution called the church. His work is inspiring and will make you take a second look at God in your life.