{"product_id":"friendship-the-heart-of-being-human-pastoring-for-life-theological-wisdom-for-ministering-well","title":"Friendship: The Heart of Being Human (Pastoring for Life: Theological Wisdom for Ministering Well)","description":"\"A rare and wonderful theological book that turns something ordinary--being a friend--into an expression of God's greatness.\"--Jeremiah Rood, Foreword (starred review)\n\nIn this vibrant theological reflection on the meaning of friendship, experienced pastor and leading Christian ethicist Victor Lee Austin argues that friendship is the medium through which God shares grace with his creatures. Mixing personal reflection and theological commentary, Austin provides a fresh reading of classical writers and biblical texts; shows how a robust theology of friendship addresses contemporary controversies in the areas of marriage, celibacy, and homosexuality; and draws on cultural examples of the desire for true friendship. Ultimately, Austin helps readers understand the strange yet real possibility of friendship with God.\n\nAbout the Series\nPastors are called to help people navigate the profound mysteries of being human, from birth to death and everything in between. This series, edited by leading pastoral theologian Jason Byassee, provides pastors and pastors-in-training with rich theological reflection on the various seasons that make up a human life, helping them minister with greater wisdom and joy.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1540960846\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.1540960846.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Victor Lee Austin|Byassee, Jason\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41664939655226,"sku":"DBV.1540960846.A","price":8.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/1540960846-0.jpg?v=1789958373","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/friendship-the-heart-of-being-human-pastoring-for-life-theological-wisdom-for-ministering-well","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}