Galaxies, Glamour & God [Paperback]

James Stewart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 11, 2005

A man ready to retire becomes an intergalactic policeman. Now 30 years old again he discovers power, adventure, and romance. He also discovers God to be actively at work throughout the universe, and that there is a savior for every sentient species.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

After years of preaching Christian messages to Christians I wanted to find a new and innovative way to reach not only Christians but also those who are not connected with the Christian faith. Galaxies, Glamour, & God is the first installment in what I hope will be an ongoing effort to share the Christian faith in new and exciting ways.

About the Author

James Stewart was born in Long Beach, California. Already living at the house across from Long Beach City College were his brother, Bill, his parents, and his Grandpa, Joseph Franz. Bill started piano lessons in 1948, and when James started performing Bill's lessons without knowing how to read music, he was started on lessons as well. Going to California State University at Long Beach he worked on both a music degree and secondary teaching credential. He met Karen and Richard Carpenter, who became famous about the time he finished his BA degree. That summer he decided to transfer to the University of California at Santa Barbara. Before completing even one quarter there however, he decided to go into full-time Christian service.

The seminary experience is not an easy one. A person's theology is taken apart so that they can put it back together in a logical way. One is given a heavy dose of reality with regard to the real world so that the ministry candidate can cope with the realities of church and community life. In addition, Jim got instruction in Old Testament, New Testament, Theology, Missions, Education, Administration, Preaching, Psychology, Church in Society, and Ethics. For some reason however, Jim's spiritual life did not continue to grow. After completing his doctorate, he began to realize that some of his parishioners had a deeper and more abiding faith than he did. Over a period of several years, he gradually awakened to the fact that his personal life was not in keeping with what he was preaching. As he was teaching a course in the Gospel of John for the first time, he fully awakened to his shortcomings. To use the language of Jesus in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, "He came to himself."

He developed a system of Bible study and disciplined himself to adhere to it, rising an hour earlier each morning to do so. This early devotional time, which continues to this day, also includes extended time for meditation and prayer. That Bible study schedule is published for our congregation. It is also the basis for the special Bible study series he wrote entitled "89 Days with Jesus." Jim returned to T.C.U. (1974-76) to achieve a Doctor of Ministry degree with emphasis in theology and psychology. Along the way he also picked up a certificate in clinical pastoral counseling. In Glendora, California he first became intensely interested in evangelism. About this time Jim began to grow spiritually as he intensely studied the Bible. He also began to be more of an evangelical as he trained as a consultant in evangelism and church growth. Hurricane Andrew struck South Florida in August of 1992, and in the spring of 1993 he went there to do hurricane relief work, which took! him nearly three years. In December of 1999 he moved to Eugene, Oregon in order to be closer to family. At that time he began work on his first novel, Galaxies, Glamour, & God. He moved to McMinnville, Oregon about the time his brother had to be moved to Portland. In 2004 he began working and living in Yosemite National Park.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com (July 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411636716
• ISBN-13: 978-1411636712
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,940,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Sci-fi galaxies and god, November 29, 2005

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This review is from: Galaxies, Glamour & God (Paperback)

I rated the book 4 stars. I found it to be a medium speed start progessing to can't wait to read what happens next! Anything is possible with god and Mr. Stewart gives a great sci-fi example of this. I hope there is more to come!