God's To-do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth [Paperback]

Ron Wolfson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2006

All human beings are made in the image of God. But for what purpose were you made? The biblical answer is clear: you are to imitate God in order to bring God's presence into your life and the lives of others.

This practical guidebook to repairing the world--often in simple everyday ways--details the biblical accounts of what God does, not what God says: God creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs, wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God's actions, this provocative resource suggests what might be on God's To-Do List for you, the many ways you can make small and great differences in the lives of others and find the ultimate source of meaning for your own.

An inspiring gift to uplift your spirit and share with others, whatever your faith, you can do God's To-Do List.

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"This book is built on a great premise: Figure out what God does and then do that with other people! Simple but profound. I loved this book!" -- Rick Warren, author, The Purpose-Driven Life

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If God made a To-Do List for you, tailored to your God-given talents and skills that can be used to make a difference in the world, what would be on the list?

Each chapter of this useful and stirring guide offers examples of the good God does in the Bible; sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant stories of people making a difference by following the ways of God; and suggestions on how you can become God's partner in the ongoing work of creating the world and repairing its brokenness. You will discover that you have a unique contribution to make, and your own special way of being an angel and doing God's work on earth.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: Jewish Lights Publishing (November 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580233015
• ISBN-13: 978-1580233019
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A native of Omaha, Nebraska, I earned my Ph.D. in Education from Washington University in St. Louis and the MA in Jewish Studies from the University of Judaism. I am the Fingerhut Professor of Education at American Jewish University in Los Angeles, the Co-President of Synagogue 3000, and a member of the Consortium for the Future of the Jewish Family.

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5.0 out of 5 stars God's To-do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth, January 15, 2007

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God's To-do List lives up to its title. It is a heartwarming and practical look at unassuming ways people do God's work everyday. Wolfson challenges readers to do the same in their own life. He provides suggestions and opportunities to personalize their list. It is difficult to come away from this book without recognizing angels in your own life and believing that each of us can make a difference. It's a great gift and those I have given it to have purchased it to give as gifts also.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What's God Got to Do With It?, March 2, 2010

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This review is from: God's To-do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth (Paperback)

Going for a long drive somewhere? Got a friend you'd like to read and study with? That's all it takes to turn Dr. Wolfson's book into an experiential education session.
And so it began, on a ride from West Palm Beach to Orlando, with the brand new volume of Dr. Wolfson's newest personal challenge, "God's To-Do List:103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth".
Dr. Wolfson has broken the list down to 10 really important mitzvot, and created easy, accessible processes for action and discussion. Each chapter illuminates little acts of kindness that make a huge difference in the lives of others, and in our own lives. And as Dr. Wolfson teaches, "What if ...?" What if we could really become an Angel on earth?
One example of Dr. Wolfson's teaching is in the chapter "Call". "Speaking of mothers, have you talked to yours lately?" he asks. This is a perfect example of what might seem hard, but is really easy.
I listened in last Shabbat as a close friend of mine called his 92 year-old mother. He took a moment just before his traditional Shabbat nap and phoned home. He asked his mother how she was doing, told her where he was and what he was doing, and before you know it, she had rushed him off the phone.
Mission accomplished in under two minutes. What does your Mom really want from you? A moment of your time, the sound of your voice, a concerned question that lets her know that you care. Mitzvah: Honor your mother, you little angel!
So, Dr. Wolfson, in his warm, wonderful, and essentially human style invites us to become better people. He creates a do-able "To-Do List" and makes it easy for us to achieve new and worthy goals. He prods us along the way, makes us laugh and cry, and even suggests a really good starting point, "Tens Days of Renewal" during the High Holy Days, one chapter at a time.
We can do this!