Wearing God by Lauren F Winner & Seeking Serenity by Amanda Enyati
Wearing God: Clothing, Laughter, Fire and Other Overlooked Ways of Meeting God by Lauren F. Winner
Metaphor: a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract. The concept of God as a metaphor is explored here. Winner’s book deconstructs established metaphors pertaining to God (shepherd or father) and offers fresh, new metaphors (God as a friend, or laboring woman). It is an intellectual delight, while also providing brilliant insight into how using new language and imagery can demystify God. Winner allows the metaphor to deepen one’s understanding of Christian principles and theology, but more importantly, provides the reader with tools to bridge the gulf between oneself and God.
Seeking Serenity: The 10 New Rules for Health and Happiness in the Age of Anxiety by Amanda Enyati
Are you secretly under stress? No, you probably aren’t because everyone is under stress on a daily basis. However, some of us cope better with stress and anxiety than others. What’s the secret? You can find the secret here. Enyati lets us know stress is here to stay, but also states how your mind can turn stress from a negative to a positive, if you empower yourself with proper coping mechanisms. New rules for coping with anxiety include: being creative, free, healthy, giving, uncluttered, and kind. Enayati lets you know that stress can serve as a guide who leads to growth, and ultimately a better functioning you.
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