Hullabaloo: Discovering Glory in Everyday Life

by Timothy Paul Jones

In this beautifully-written book, author Timothy Paul Jones shows, through poignant vignettes and intensely personal stories, how God's presence can be found in any and all of life's circumstances every day of your life. From the heartbreak of infertility to the simple "noise" of daily life, God's love is always evident, if you know what to look for.

192 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

Timothy Paul Jones is an American evangelical scholar known for his work in apologetics and family ministry. He serves as the C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Family Ministry at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jones has authored influential texts defending the historical reliability of the New Testament and has promoted a model of “family-equipping ministry,” which balances family discipleship with age-specific church programs. His apologetics have evolved from evidential to presuppositional approaches, emphasizing the role of the church’s moral witness and care for the marginalized. He has been recognized for books such as Misquoting Truth, How We Got the Bible, and In Church as It Is in Heaven, the latter promoting multiethnic church communities. Jones is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and has been praised as a leading voice in engaging both secular critics and intra-faith debates. He and his wife Rayann have four adopted children.

Reviews

[Cindy Davis- Cindy's Book Corner · Rating 4 out of 5]

A couple of months ago, I was at a used bookstore, and I ran across this book for $1. I loved the title and decided to purchase it.
I have to tell you it was one of the best dollars I have ever spent. I had not heard of this author before, but the front had a review from Publishers Weekly that said, "Full of Jones' wit, sarcasm, and humorous stories...This is a well-written and much-needed book." Sarcasm and humor? Sign me up.

You long for glory because you were formed for glory.

I was immediately drawn into the book by Jones' conversational style. Hullabaloo reads more like a conversation with a friend than a non-fiction book. I found the book to be soul-stirring and heart-wrenching. I love the word "hullabaloo" and the author managed to use it multiple times 😂. I also found Jones' book to be well-researched and relevant. He shares many personal anecdotes that help you connect to him on a personal level, while also making his content relatable.

You were created for glory.

As I was reading this book several parts kept resonating with me. I created a post on my sister site called Created for glory (https://encounterswiththedavisfamily....). Click on the link if you would like to see more of my thoughts on this book, and the subject of being created for glory. I believe Dr. Jones gives a timely message and one we all need to hear. If you want to know more about discovering glory in your everyday life, I highly recommend reading this book. While Dr. Jones doesn't have all the answers, he states that clearly, he will give you much to think about.

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little repetitive but has some good truths and insights.