If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat
by John Ortberg
Description
In this insightful exploration of human connection, John Ortberg challenges the myth of normalcy and reveals why authentic community is essential to our spiritual and emotional well-being. Drawing on his signature blend of humor, storytelling, and biblical wisdom, Ortberg addresses the "porcupine dilemma"—our simultaneous need for closeness and fear of being hurt by others' flaws and our own. Through practical principles and thought-provoking discussion questions, he guides readers toward deeper, more meaningful relationships by embracing authenticity, practicing empathy, and extending forgiveness and acceptance. Ortberg demonstrates how the messy, complicated work of building genuine community—with all its conflicts, vulnerabilities, and grace—reflects God's relational nature and transforms us into the people we're meant to become. This book offers both profound spiritual insight and practical tools for anyone seeking to move beyond surface-level connections and experience the life-giving power of being truly known and loved.
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paperback
Zondervan
Published Jan 1, 2003
260 pages
ISBN: 9780310228646
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First Published
2001
Language
eng
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