Ask Anything

The search for answers remains a valuable catalyst for the growth of personal faith. "Ask Anything" provides a fresh approach to answering questions of personal growth, facing problems, and building community. The questions most asked of today's pastors and pastoral counsellors are answered by integrating psychological with biblical/Christian perspectives. Jesus' own questions from scripture are presented as a response to those difficult questions, sparking a self-reflective personal dialogue that illuminates as well as inspires. As each of us journey through life, urgent questions arise even for the most faithful. Each chapter of "Ask Anything" takes the most-asked questions about the basic issues of life, death, and faith, and connects it with the appropriate set of Jesus' questions from scripture, allowing a new depth of introspection and thought. These questions open a free flow of ideas that refreshes personal perspectives and leads to a spiritual resolution for the issue at hand. Jesus' teachings spring to life through the questions from the gospels and the probing thoughts of contemporary authors and scholars, stimulating a productive inner dialogue and positive direction for reflection. Each chapter is carefully referenced and includes helpful exercises and questions for group discussion or personal contemplation. Appendixes are included with complete listings of Jesus' questions from the gospels as well as a complete bibliography for further detailed reference. "Ask Anything" is inspiring, eye-opening reading perfect for pastoral and other Christian counsellors, ministers with responsibility for preaching, and any layperson hoping to gather greater insight into Jesus' personal answers to their own questions.