Do you wonder how God is present in your ordinary, everyday life?
Joe Pennel has a gift for recognizing God at work in life's events, both large and small. He tells how, when, and where he has encountered God's grace. His down-to-earth, insightful reflections make you aware of how God surrounds us with hope and love.
Step away from the busyness of life, pull up a chair, and listen to this winsome, folksy storyteller weave his simple tales about being fully alive to the mystery and wonder all around us.
Pennel's stories are organized by themes, which include:
- Belief
- Christian Living
- Fear
- Forgiveness
- Grace
- Life Lessons
- Love
- and more
This book's message of God's love and hope is profound and encouraging, and it will inspire you.
Joe E. Pennel Jr., a retired United Methodist bishop, is professor of practical theology at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Pennel is the author of five books, including The Gift of Presence: A Guide to Helping Those Who Suffer.
Joe E. Pennel Jr., a retired United Methodist bishop, is professor of practical theology at Vanderbilt Divinity School. Pennel is the author of five books, including The Gift of Presence: A Guide to Helping Those Who Suffer.