Hullabaloo: Discovering Glory in Everyday Life [Paperback]

Timothy Paul Jones (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007

In this beautifully-written book, author Timothy Paul Jones shows, through poignant vignettes and intensely personal stories, how God's presence can be found in any and all of life's circumstances every day of your life.

From the heartbreak of infertility to the simple "noise" of daily life, God's love is always evident, if you know what to look for.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

The title, Hullaballoo, is a quirky word, and this is an equally quirky book, full of Jones's wit, sarcasm and humorous stories. It's also deeply serious as it reveals the oft-forgotten Christian truth that the craving of the soul for the glory of God is already embedded in the hullabaloo of your present life. Glory, he says, was there all along; it's hullabaloo—the ordinary stuff of life—that gets in the way. Jones (Misquoting Truth) writes as a musician, dividing his book into three movements that each open with a poetic recitative. Chapters include a play list that includes music from U2, John Coltrane, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones and others, all available for download from Jones's Web site. The melody of this book is clear: God designed this glory to be poured into you. The harmony of how we find that glory—by cultivating imagination, relinquishing control, expressing gratitude and walking in company with others—is a vital undercurrent. Jones offers counterpoint by describing how glory can be found in the if only's right in the middle of interruptions and even darkness. This is a well-written and much-needed book for evangelical Christians searching for God amid life. Study guide included. (Aug.)
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About the Author

Dr. Timothy Paul Jones has authored several books and contributed over 200 articles in Nelsons New Christian Dictionary. He's also written for several magazines, including Leadership Journal, Preaching,and Biblical Illustrator. He occasionally serves as a visiting professor at Oklahoma Baptist University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: David C. Cook; New edition (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781444837
• ISBN-13: 978-0781444835
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,325,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Timothy Paul Jones serves as professor of leadership and as associate vice president of Global Campus at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the flagship school of the Southern Baptist Convention and one of the largest seminaries in the world. Before coming to Southern Seminary, Dr. Jones led churches in Missouri and Oklahoma as a pastor and an associate pastor.

Dr. Jones has been widely recognized as a leading writer and researcher in the fields of apologetics, Christian education, and family ministry. Christian Retailing Magazine awarded Jones top honors in 2010 in the Christian education category for his book Christian History Made Easy. Charles Colson listed him as one of "four names you need to know" when responding to the new atheists. Jones has also received the Scholastic Recognition Award from the North American Professors of Christian Education for his research in faith development.

The son of a rural pastor, Dr. Jones earned his bachelor of arts degree in biblical studies at Manhattan Christian College. He holds the Master of Divinity degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City and the Doctor of Philosophy degree from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught biblical languages at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and at Oklahoma Baptist University, as well as lecturing on the reliability of the New Testament Gospels at the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) at forums sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

Despite his strong academic pedigree, Dr. Jones has shown a unique ability to communicate in an appealing, accessible style that has made him popular with the masses. He has authored or contributed to more than a dozen books, including Misquoting Truth, Trained in the Fear of God, and the CBA bestseller The Da Vinci Codebreaker. Widely sought as a commentator on theological topics, Dr. Jones has been interviewed on numerous radio and television programs, including WGN Morning News, Fox & Friends, Crosstalk America, and Bible Answer Man.

He is married to Rayann and they have two children, Hannah and Skylar.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book., July 4, 2009

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This review is from: Hullabaloo: Discovering Glory in Everyday Life (Paperback)

This was an inspiring book that allows us to see a strong Christian, with an unwavering belief in God, share honestly about coming to grips with life's disappointments and trials. I believe this book is a great read for the young believer to the most mature believer. Dr. Jones mixes humor with heart wrenching honesty to show that God is sufficient to meet our every need.