Written in the same style as It's a Dog's Life and The Cactus Stabbers, Jeff provides us with more tales from his life and travels as a pastor.In a finger- pointing culture of focusing on the foibles and failures of others, we become blind to our own flaws and faults.
Everyone has to live with second choices—events and circumstances that they would not choose, some trivial, some tragic. Daniel was a man whose life was filled with second choices, but he did more than just survive; he stayed faithful to God and thrived. So what is there to learn from his story in Scripture? Pastor and author Jeff Lucas challenges readers to ask, “How can we, like Daniel, be faithful in the ‘Babylon’ of second choices?” Down-to-earth but inspirational, Singing in Babylon explores how the reader, like Daniel, can find purpose and meaning in life’s second choices.
Why do Christians find praying so hard? Because of what they believe about it, according to Jeff Lucas. Labelling our misconceptions as 'myths', Jeff Lucas sets out, in his own inimitable style, to debunk those myths that turn prayer into purgatory and stop us from enjoying the relationship with God that we should enjoy. The myths include: - believing that prayer is only about us - believing that prayer is never about us - that the only good prayers are long prayers - that we can't pray anyway - that God is both far off and reluctant to hear us. Written with humour and passion, this is an immensely readable and helpful book that will delight those who have discovered the joys of Jeff Lucas' writings before, as well as those who come to it fresh.
Exploring the intelligence of octopuses, this book delves into their surprising cognitive abilities, comparing them to those of a 12-year-old boy. It challenges traditional views of animal intelligence and highlights the octopus's problem-solving skills, adaptability, and complex behaviors. Through engaging anecdotes and scientific insights, readers are invited to reconsider what it means to be "smart" in the animal kingdom, revealing the remarkable capabilities of these fascinating creatures.
Jeff interweaves the story of his early years, becoming a Christian and being called to ministry with the biblical account of Jesus meeting with the disciples on the beach at Galilee after His resurrection. In his unique insightful way, Jeff reflects on elements of that encounter that readers might not have considered before, such as why didn't Jesus help out the fishermen earlier, what was the significance of catching 153 fish and how having breakfast together was beneficial for the body and soul.Themes:* How to keep on believing when we cannot see clearly.* Why some Christians still struggle with shame when the Bible tells us of the good news of forgiveness.* The importance of comforting others without resorting to unhelpful clichés.* Recognising that the Christian life might not always be an exciting adventure.Previously published in the USA by Zondervan - Updated and re-edited for the UK
Dieses Buch bietet ungewöhnliche Geschichten und Anekdoten von Jeff Lucas, die witzig, herzlich und herausfordernd sind. Es nimmt die Leser mit auf eine Reise durch die Höhen und Tiefen des Lebens und inspiriert mit über 30 ermutigenden Geschichten.
