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Homesick for Eden: A Soul's Journey to Joy
Gary Mood identifies that undefined yearning that we all feel from time to time as a homesickness for paradise, a return to relationship and perfection that existed before sin ruined it all. Homesick for Eden will stretch your thinking about the Kingdom of God.
274 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1996
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Gary W. Moon
22 books30 followersSometimes credited simply as Gary Moon
Gary W. Moon (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is director of the Martin Family Institute and Dallas Willard Center for Christian Spiritual Formation at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He also codirects Fuller's doctor of ministry degree program in spiritual direction, which blends ancient Christian spirituality, Ignatian spirituality, and spiritual formation insights from Dallas Willard. He served as distinguished professor of psychology and Christian spirituality at Richmont Graduate University, editor in chief for the journal Conversations, and director of the Renovaré International Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. His books include Apprenticeship with Jesus and Falling for God.
Gary W. Moon (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is director of the Martin Family Institute and Dallas Willard Center for Christian Spiritual Formation at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He also codirects Fuller's doctor of ministry degree program in spiritual direction, which blends ancient Christian spirituality, Ignatian spirituality, and spiritual formation insights from Dallas Willard. He served as distinguished professor of psychology and Christian spirituality at Richmont Graduate University, editor in chief for the journal Conversations, and director of the Renovaré International Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. His books include Apprenticeship with Jesus and Falling for God.
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January 6, 2009
Gary is a former professor and friend of mine. I've been familiar with the contents of this book for awhile. I would rather recommend his next book: Falling For God. He talks a lot about the same concepts, but with an improved writing style and a better finish. It was harder for me to get through this read, and much easier in Falling For God. In either case, I still recommend them! He is a delightfully playful scholar and that weaves in and out of his writing. He is in love with God and his concepts invite me to be the same.
January 28, 2026
Helpful discussion on integrating secular psychology with the underlying deeper spiritual issues. Moving case studies from his work as a therapist.
Super corny, annoying, and frequent humor would have benefited from an incisive editor. Plus his initial allegory fell flat in my opinion.
Super corny, annoying, and frequent humor would have benefited from an incisive editor. Plus his initial allegory fell flat in my opinion.
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