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Synopsis:
James Spiegel never realized what challenges and adventures he would face in talking about God with his own children. In a book that is witty, warm, and profound, he explains complex issues of the Christian faith in terms that his children can understand and accept. Click for product description and details
ISBN: 0310283531, ISBN-13: 9780310283539, UPC: 025986283537

Suggested Uses: Lead & Teach, Spiritual Growth
Perfect for: Father’s Day, Mother’s Day
Ages: Adult

Related Product Types: Parenting & Family Relationships, Spiritual Formation

Author of Gum, Geckos, and God

James Spiegel holds a PhD from Michigan State University and currently teaches philosophy at Taylor University. He is the author of several books, including the award-winning How to Be Good in a World Gone Bad.

Spiegel is a frequent speaker at Christian colleges, conferences, churches, and on radio programs. ... Click for more information about James S. Spiegel

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Product Details for Gum, Geckos, and God
James Spiegel never realized what challenges and adventures he would face in talking about God with his own children. In a book that is witty, warm, and profound, he explains complex issues of the Christian faith in terms that his children can understand and accept.

Description:
James Spiegel never realized what challenges and adventures he would face in talking about God with his own children.

Can we hug God? Will geckos go to heaven? Was Jesus fun to be around? Does God know how many spiders there are in all the basements in the world? These are just a few of the questions that Spiegel has fielded in conversations with his sons Bailey and Sam.

Every devout Christian wants to understand God and his ways more fully. But even the fundamentals of faith are layered with profound mysteries. In his teaching and writing, Spiegel deals with these complexities every day. But nothing quite prepared him for the honesty, hilarity, and depth of revelation that he has found in conversations about God with his boys.

Gum, Geckos, and God is fascinating and fun. As you read, you’ll step into a new depth of Christian doctrine as you come to know and enjoy the Spiegel family and follow their journey of spiritual growth. Here is a uniquely incisive look into the most complex issues of faith in a way that’s absorbing, engaging, and highly personal.

Book & Bible Cover Size: Medium
Page Count: 256

Paper Edge Description: Plain
Size: 5.4 wide x 8 high x 0.8 deep in. | 137 wide x 203 high x deep 20 mm
Weight: 0.55 lb | 249 gms

Available: April 2008
World
Publisher: Zondervan

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