In The Land Between, author Jeff Manion uses the biblical story of the Israelite's journey through Sinai desert as a metaphor for being in undesired, transitional space. After enduring generations of slavery in Egypt, the descendants of Jacob travel through the desert (the land between) toward their new home in Canaan. They crave the food of their former home in Egypt and despise their present environment. They are unable to go back and incapable of moving forward. The Land Between explores the way in which their reactions can provide insight and guidance on how to respond to God during our own seasons of difficult transition. The book provides fresh biblical insight for people traveling through undesired transitions (e.g. foreclosure, unemployment, parents in declining health, post-graduate uncertainty, business failure, etc.) who are looking for hope, guidance, and encouragement. While it is possible to move through transitions and learn little, they provide our greatest opportunity for spiritual growth. God desires to meet us in our chaos and emotional upheaval, and he intends for us to encounter his goodness and provision during these upsetting seasons.
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'Plant your feet on the soil of The Land Between and one thought comes to mind: 'This place will either kill my faith, or make it stronger.' Jeff Manion's insights into the biblical narrative will guide you through the land between on a path away from resentment and into gratitude and growth.' ---Dr. Mark Beeson, senior pastor, Granger Community Church -- Dr. Mark Beeson <br><br>
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Jeff Manion is the senior teaching pastor of Ada Bible Church (adabible.org) in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has served for 30 years. His great joy is digging deeply into Scripture and passionately teaching the story of the Bible in a clear and relevant way. Jeff's first book, The Land Between, released in 2010. Jeff is an avid runner and enjoys cycling and hiking. He and his wife, Chris, have three adult children. Connect with Jeff on Twitter @manionjeff SPANISH BIO: Jeff Manion es pastor principal de ensenanza en la Iglesia Biblica Ada de Grand Rapids, Michigan, donde sirve desde hace mas de 25 anos. El y su esposa, Chris, tienen tres hijos.
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Jeff Manion is Senior Teaching Pastor of Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he has served for more than 25 years. He and his wife, Chris, have three children.
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By T. Woznek
Format:Hardcover
The sub-title of the book says it all: Finding God in difficult transitions. Jeff Manion is not dealing with a hard day. The Land Between deals with gut wrenching periods of time. This book ranks as a must read. If you are in traveling in the land between, you're crazy to ignore what Jeff is communicating. Strong words but true, and coming from a guy in such a transition.
'The last thing we want to hear is another book we should read when in difficult transitions. This is a book we should read. Why? 1) Israel made costly mistakes that can be avoided. 2) We need to remember that God is not merely with us, He is intimately at work in us. 3) It is not a lassie tale of hard times turned good. The Land Between lays out the road map for our hard journey. More than the insane details of our challenges, we must embrace God. The feeling I got after reading The Land Between was calm resolve. Not the emotion I expected.
'The last thing we want to hear is another book we should read when in difficult transitions. This is a book we should read. Why? 1) Israel made costly mistakes that can be avoided. 2) We need to remember that God is not merely with us, He is intimately at work in us. 3) It is not a lassie tale of hard times turned good. The Land Between lays out the road map for our hard journey. More than the insane details of our challenges, we must embrace God. The feeling I got after reading The Land Between was calm resolve. Not the emotion I expected.
31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The author states the point of the book early when he writes, "I firmly believe that the Land Between - that space where we feel lostor lonely or deeply hurt - is fertile ground for our spiritual transformation and for God's grace to be revealed in magnificent ways. But in addition to being the bearer of mercy, I also have the privilige of challenging God's people to holiness, and while the Land Between is prime real estate for faith transformation, it is also the space where we can grow resentful, bitter, and caustic if our responses are unguarded.
The wilderness where faith can thrive is the very desert where it can dry up and die if we are not watchful." (pg.19)
The example used throughout the book of the Land Between is that of the Israelites in the desert. Manion cites numerous scriptures and includes an excellent section on discipline, specifically disciplining children. He mentions how the background of the proverbs was an agrarian setting, and uses Proverbs 23:13 to make several excellent points.
Chapter 6, The Art of Crying Out, is maybe the best in the entire book.
The one problem with the book is that it tends to be repetitive.. "As we have seen," "Let me repeat," "To repeat," "Let's look again," "As we have already discussed."
Overall a good resource for anyone going through a hard transition in life.
The wilderness where faith can thrive is the very desert where it can dry up and die if we are not watchful." (pg.19)
The example used throughout the book of the Land Between is that of the Israelites in the desert. Manion cites numerous scriptures and includes an excellent section on discipline, specifically disciplining children. He mentions how the background of the proverbs was an agrarian setting, and uses Proverbs 23:13 to make several excellent points.
Chapter 6, The Art of Crying Out, is maybe the best in the entire book.
The one problem with the book is that it tends to be repetitive.. "As we have seen," "Let me repeat," "To repeat," "Let's look again," "As we have already discussed."
Overall a good resource for anyone going through a hard transition in life.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This book could not have come at a more pertinent time for me. Over this past year, the Lord had been speaking to me about the journey of the Israelites out of Egypt into the Promised Land. (it has become incredible relevant in my life) Too many Christians want to skip over the New Testament, believing that it just isn't relevant in their day to day lives . . . "The Land Between" changes that entirely! Jeff Manion will bring the New Testament alive to you in ways you never imagined AND his message (or God's message) will dramatically change your life.
First and foremost, Jeff Manion is a fantastic writer, teacher, and man after God's own heart. I truly hope to see more books published by him. The message in "The Land Between" will walk you through any trial or transition you will face in life. The message will strengthen you as you struggle through unthinkable circumstances . . . learning to choose faith instead of fear. You will find the assurance that God's eye is on every detail of your situation and there is nothing that is beyond His control. You'll find that in the "desert" of your life, there is an abundance of God's love, mercy, and grace to carry you through to the "Promised Land." (the place of deliverance)
The greatest message within this book is that "God is up to something" in your life just as He was in the lives of the Israelites. Through "The Land Between" you'll come to a place in your faith of realizing "God knows what He's doing." You'll be strengthened through YOUR transition time as you learn to trust in the One who takes you on a journey, in order to draw you nearer to Him. Don't miss out!
*I was provided this book for free through the Amazon Vine program in exchange for my unbiased review.
First and foremost, Jeff Manion is a fantastic writer, teacher, and man after God's own heart. I truly hope to see more books published by him. The message in "The Land Between" will walk you through any trial or transition you will face in life. The message will strengthen you as you struggle through unthinkable circumstances . . . learning to choose faith instead of fear. You will find the assurance that God's eye is on every detail of your situation and there is nothing that is beyond His control. You'll find that in the "desert" of your life, there is an abundance of God's love, mercy, and grace to carry you through to the "Promised Land." (the place of deliverance)
The greatest message within this book is that "God is up to something" in your life just as He was in the lives of the Israelites. Through "The Land Between" you'll come to a place in your faith of realizing "God knows what He's doing." You'll be strengthened through YOUR transition time as you learn to trust in the One who takes you on a journey, in order to draw you nearer to Him. Don't miss out!
*I was provided this book for free through the Amazon Vine program in exchange for my unbiased review.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a book many of us have been waiting for for a long time. No matter what your current struggles, Manion weaves a path that connects with readers both in a modern context, and also through a Biblical connection back to the struggles of the Isrealites coming out of Egypt -- waiting for the promised land (arn't we all!).
Jeff Manion is a compelling speaker and pastor, and this book does justice to one of his popular sermon themes. I attend his church, Ada Bible, in Grand Rapids, MI. My husband and I look forward to his sermon's each week. This book is a treat for those who have connected with Jeff through his live or archived sermon's found on [...]. He is known for his ability to make the Bible relevent today, and this book is no exception. It's definately worth checking out. (In fair disclosure, I work for the publisher of this book, Zondervan).
Jeff Manion is a compelling speaker and pastor, and this book does justice to one of his popular sermon themes. I attend his church, Ada Bible, in Grand Rapids, MI. My husband and I look forward to his sermon's each week. This book is a treat for those who have connected with Jeff through his live or archived sermon's found on [...]. He is known for his ability to make the Bible relevent today, and this book is no exception. It's definately worth checking out. (In fair disclosure, I work for the publisher of this book, Zondervan).
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I enjoyed this book so much, even though I sometimes cried while reading it. I found it so helpful, I don't even know where to begin.
The Land Between is that land we are caught in without choice, when tragedy or unforseen circumstances strike. This is the land we find ourselves in while we grieve, gripe or even deny our new existence. The land Between has many stepping stones to cross as we make choices about how to react to this new landscape that we never chose to inhabit.
The author gives examples of old testament circumstances, one example being the descendants of Jacob coming out of Egypt after generations of slavery and their reactions to this "Land Between." There is much we can learn from them about difficult transitions and the need for spiritual growth, no matter where we are in our journey.
Like I said, sometimes I cried when I read this book, probably because I've had a rough year. This book really made me confront and accept the ultimate goodness of God, no matter what happens to us. It made me realize how we ultimately make our own choices about how to react to this strange, new landscape we are in. It made me realize we cannot isolate ourselves from the one who is ultimate goodness. It made me realize that sometimes we look back and find bad circumstances can really be God's blessings in disguise!
I totally disagree with the reviewer who said this book was too "repetitive." Believe me, I NEEDED this repetition to "get it." Folks stuck in The Land Between need reminders, and lots of them, to help cope and react in ways that are beneficial...remember the wandering Israelites needing constant reinforcement to trust God?
I am very grateful that I belong to the Amazon Vine program and was able to receive this book to review.... Read more ›
The Land Between is that land we are caught in without choice, when tragedy or unforseen circumstances strike. This is the land we find ourselves in while we grieve, gripe or even deny our new existence. The land Between has many stepping stones to cross as we make choices about how to react to this new landscape that we never chose to inhabit.
The author gives examples of old testament circumstances, one example being the descendants of Jacob coming out of Egypt after generations of slavery and their reactions to this "Land Between." There is much we can learn from them about difficult transitions and the need for spiritual growth, no matter where we are in our journey.
Like I said, sometimes I cried when I read this book, probably because I've had a rough year. This book really made me confront and accept the ultimate goodness of God, no matter what happens to us. It made me realize how we ultimately make our own choices about how to react to this strange, new landscape we are in. It made me realize we cannot isolate ourselves from the one who is ultimate goodness. It made me realize that sometimes we look back and find bad circumstances can really be God's blessings in disguise!
I totally disagree with the reviewer who said this book was too "repetitive." Believe me, I NEEDED this repetition to "get it." Folks stuck in The Land Between need reminders, and lots of them, to help cope and react in ways that are beneficial...remember the wandering Israelites needing constant reinforcement to trust God?
I am very grateful that I belong to the Amazon Vine program and was able to receive this book to review.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
So much truth! Great for anyone facing any type of unwanted transition...
I ordered this book based on a positive review by Joy Eggerichs, daughter of Dr. Emerson Eggerichs of Love & Respect ministries. Read more
Published 2 months ago by B. Mears
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Land Between: Finding God in Difficult Transitions
Really helped me to see the potential for personal growth through challenges instead of thinking of difficulty as time that life is "on hold" and wasted.
Published 2 months ago by Willie Bright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Would recommend this book for everyone. No matter who we are or where we are in life we have all experienced those in between moments, where we are leaving something behind and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Louie Pantelis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting
This book was recommended by one friend and I gave to another to read who was going through a similar hard time. She found it helpful.
Published 5 months ago by Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved "The Land Between: Finding God in Difficult Transitions
We have experienced some difficult transitions in job loss, a house fire and a drunk driver totaled our car. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nancy Petak
4.0 out of 5 stars
Well written
We used this book for our weekly men's study at church. It was a quick read, easy to understand and spawned some great discussion. Read more
Published 5 months ago by jiminglacier
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful book for anyone going through difficult times.
Jeff Manion has managed to capture the true value that can be gained from finding yourself in a place you do not want to be. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Casper de Villiers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
I can't say enough good things about this book. In "The Land Between," author Jeff Manion uses the biblical story of the Israelite's journey through Sinai desert to teach the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. M. Hart
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The Land Between
This is one of the most informative books I have read, John does an excellent job selecting testimony's that fit the subject. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Bob
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Excellent for thise in a tough transition place
Wow, this book gave me so much insight into the two paths a person can take when they find themselves in difficult transition. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rebekah M. Smith
