What Makes Us Whole

by Cooper, Noel

• ISBN13: 9780814632895
• ISBN10: 0814632890
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-09-16
• Publisher: Liturgical Pr

Summary

Books abound on the topic of our longing for wholeness, the goal of every person's lifelong journey. But what, exactly, is wholeness? In this volume, Noel Cooper explores the essential elements for successful personal growth, grounding that exploration in the teachings of Jesus. For Christians, the good news is that God reaches into our lives and leads us toward the wholeness, peace of heart, well-being, and happiness that is our deepest yearning. What Makes Us Whole discusses traditional ideas about God, rejecting some and affirming others, and helps us come to know God as the spiritual power who transforms our lives and leads us to wholeness. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Noel Cooper is a religious educator who has taught and learned from children, teachers, and parents for almost forty years. His introductory book about the Bible, Language of the Heart, won a Catholic Press Award in 2004. He is the father of three married sons and lives north of Toronto, Ontario.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. ix
What Makes Us Whole	p. 1
Knowing You Are Loved	p. 4
A Sense of Purpose	p. 12
A Consistent Personal Value System	p. 18
Freedom	p. 49
Emotional Well-Being and Intimacy	p. 56
Finding God in Contemporary Life	p. 73
Physical Images of God	p. 76
"In the Image of God"	p. 82
The Lord of Hosts	p. 85
Father and Mother of Us All	p. 90
God Is Spirit	p. 96
God Is Love	p. 103
God Is Our Savior and Redeemer	p. 108
The Forgiving God and the Meaning of Sin	p. 113
God: The Creator, Not the "Puppet Master"	p. 123
The Power of God Is the Power of Love	p. 134
Feeling Forsaken by God	p. 137
The Power of Prayer	p. 140
God Who Conquers Death	p. 146
Epilogue	p. 152
Acknowledgments	p. 154
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