Lifespace: The practice of life with God [Hardcover]

Joni Grace Powers (Author), Robert Pyne (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 4, 2007

Life with God is a huge gulp of fresh air. Our existence as children of God should reflect unending, unbounded delight in the infinite glory of our Father. Too often this is not the case in our lives as we stagger far from God’s expansive vision. But hope reigns. God has promised abundant life brightly illuminated with His glory. In LifeSpace, Joni Powers and Bob Pyne write for all who want to experience anew the life-giving breath of the Creator. They encourage readers to embrace the gift of expansive life that God is offering to each of us. This is only realized, they explain, as we properly understand the person of God, our relationship with Him, and the radical freedom of grace. This visionary book is a life-altering call to a way of being that results in transformation with every breath. Come and join the conversation with those seeking lives that delight in God, a place of transcendent rest and a limitless horizon of possibility.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Life with God is a huge gulp of fresh air. Our existence as children of God should reflect unending, unbounded delight in the infinite glory of our Father. Too often this is not the case in our lives as we stagger far from God’s expansive vision. But hope reigns. God has promised abundant life brightly illuminated with His glory. In LifeSpace, Joni Powers and Bob Pyne write for all who want to experience anew the life-giving breath of the Creator. They encourage you to embrace the gift of expansive life that God is offering. This is only realized, they explain,

About the Author

JONI GRACE POWERS has her roots in the wilds of West Texas and now lives in Dallas. She is a frequent lecturer, a retreat speaker, and an ordained minister. A passionate teacher and communicator, Joni’s writing has covered the gamut from technical business articles to executive development courses to theological musings. She is most interested in the turbulent waters where humanity encounters God. Joni and her husband, Tim, are holding on for the ride as they raise two teenage daughters.

ROBERT PYNE hails from the beautiful desert of Arizona and now lives in Dallas. Formerly a professor of theology, he currently oversees leadership development for African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries. ALARM equips African pastors and leaders for community transformation. Robert is a sought-after speaker on the intersection of Christian life and culture, as well as an active participant in the American Academy of Religion and the Emergent dialogue. He and his wife, Julie, valiantly attempt to keep up with four teenagers.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Regal (September 4, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830744533
• ISBN-13: 978-0830744534
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,961,726 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Favorites!, August 3, 2007

By 

Tim M. Owens - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Lifespace: The practice of life with God (Hardcover)

Reading Lifespace is similar to the sensation you feel as you stretch out your cramped and lifeless limbs after being confined to the backseat of tiny car for an extended road trip. The newfound freedom brings an almost involuntary grunt of satisfaction, and yet you sense simultaneous bursts of pain as well. Bob and Joni have done a masterful job of reintroducing an expansive understanding of Christian living into a landscape that has become cluttered with models of sanctification bearing more resemblance to straightjackets and organized cubby holes than freedom in Christ. The authors explore the truths of Christian orthodoxy seeking to discover how the natures of and relationship between God and humanity matter to our next gasp of breath. They passionately argue from a perspective that honors both Scripture and church history while challenging some modern conceptions of Christian holiness. Their conclusions will likely be startling to some, reassuring to others, and the first step in a exhilarating journey for many more. All should love the symmetry between sound doctrine and evocative expression, biblical truth and genuine vulnerability. The final result is both a theological treatise on walking with God and a explosion of emotion, creativity, and insight. It is is tangibly practical and inspiringly beautiful at the same time. But more than anything else, Lifespace is a cry to stop obsessing over our own navels for just long enough to be overwhelmed by the all-encompassing panorama that is the glory of God.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What's in your wallet?, August 10, 2007

By 

Brian P. Tryhus - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Lifespace: The practice of life with God (Hardcover)

Have you seen that Capitol One Credit Card comercial where the girl kisses a frog in the hope that it turns into a prince? Well, the frog turns into ape, and then into something else, and each time the new creations has some sort of clause as to why they are not quite the prince yet.

While the commercial is funny, it hits to close to home with the way that most talks/books on spirituality go. Do this...Don't do this...Really don't do this...you have to do this. It is a frustrating existence that one can never quite live up to.

Powers and Pyne have carved out a nice, little book here that flies in the face of such spiritual hogwash. They paint a picture of a lavish life with God that is not exasperated by lines and boxes. Upon reading this book, you will get a clearer picture of what Christ meant when he talked about giving life to the fullest.

Capitol One asks "What's in your wallet?" because they claim to be able to help you avoid the hassle. Powers and Pyne want to likewise free you from a tired and heavy existence and give you some help to find the expansive life that God has put out there for you. You will not be disapointed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ready to breathe again??, August 7, 2007

By 

Mark Zeigler "Mark Zeigler" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Lifespace: The practice of life with God (Hardcover)

So much more than just another book on the "How-To's" of living the Christian life! What you will find here are incredible insights expressed on every page into what it means to truly find and walk in REAL and LASTING LIFE! Let Bob Pyne and Joni Grace Powers lead you on a life-changing journey through the process of learning to breathe once again!! A true treasure of a book. I highly recommend it! Pick it up today, and begin the experience of learning to walk in the expansive life that God holds out to each of us.