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God's To-do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth
You Are God's Partner Put on This Earth to Do God’s Work "What on earth are you here for? To do the tasks that God has for you…. You can call someone who is lonely. You can visit a friend who is sick. You can read a book to a child. You can comfort a mourner. You can volunteer your time. You can make a difference. You can give of your self―a self that is infused with godliness."
―from the Introduction All human beings are made in the image of God. But for what purpose were you made? The biblical answer is you are to imitate God in order to bring God’s presence into your life and the lives of others. This practical guidebook to repairing the world―often in simple everyday ways―details the biblical accounts of what God does, not what God God creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs, wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God’s actions, this provocative resource suggests what might be on God’s to-do list for you, the many ways you can make small and great differences in the lives of others and find the ultimate source of meaning for your own. An inspiring gift to uplift your spirit and share with others, whatever your faith, you can do God’s To-Do List.
―from the Introduction All human beings are made in the image of God. But for what purpose were you made? The biblical answer is you are to imitate God in order to bring God’s presence into your life and the lives of others. This practical guidebook to repairing the world―often in simple everyday ways―details the biblical accounts of what God does, not what God God creates, blesses, rests, calls, comforts, cares, repairs, wrestles, gives and forgives. For each of God’s actions, this provocative resource suggests what might be on God’s to-do list for you, the many ways you can make small and great differences in the lives of others and find the ultimate source of meaning for your own. An inspiring gift to uplift your spirit and share with others, whatever your faith, you can do God’s To-Do List.
- GenresJudaismNonfiction
144 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2006
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September 30, 2023
Book Challenge 2023: #59 God's To-Do List: 103 Ways to Be an Angel and Do God's Work on Earth
Paperback, from a closet at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
I knocked this little nibble back after the morning service of Yom Kippur at Temple earlier this week. It was a presentation of well-loved stories and familiar settings, instructing us on how to continue the work that God started WayBackWhen. There was a lot of overlap between this book and a fitness program I'm currently participating in. Both encourage us to write lists of our intentions, to recruit others to help keep us on track, to return to the basics of what motivates us. On those fronts, I feel like I didn't really learn anything new. I know how to be a good Jew, and I know how and why exercise is important to my health and wellness. As I've said to my kids more times than I can count, "It's not the knowing, dear, it's the doing." Reading this book was, I suppose, a fine way for me to Do Jew, 22 hours into a Yom Kippur fast. And when I finished, I put it back on the shelf. Perhaps another congregant will find it helpful next year.
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Paperback, from a closet at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
I knocked this little nibble back after the morning service of Yom Kippur at Temple earlier this week. It was a presentation of well-loved stories and familiar settings, instructing us on how to continue the work that God started WayBackWhen. There was a lot of overlap between this book and a fitness program I'm currently participating in. Both encourage us to write lists of our intentions, to recruit others to help keep us on track, to return to the basics of what motivates us. On those fronts, I feel like I didn't really learn anything new. I know how to be a good Jew, and I know how and why exercise is important to my health and wellness. As I've said to my kids more times than I can count, "It's not the knowing, dear, it's the doing." Reading this book was, I suppose, a fine way for me to Do Jew, 22 hours into a Yom Kippur fast. And when I finished, I put it back on the shelf. Perhaps another congregant will find it helpful next year.
#55booksin2023
#fiftynineaintitfine
April 15, 2019
Filled with vignettes and suggestions to be the best person you can be, mindfully, thoughtfully, and lovingly. Again, Dr, Wolfson instructs on the traditions, stories and rituals of the Jewish faith. Loved it!
October 2, 2008
Um. The rabbi gave this to everyone at High Holiday services. I was being a good congregant. Now I'm being a good GoodReader, recording it despite my embarassment. I might have to put it away before I ... whoops ... join a megatemple. Mr. Rabbi! This is Charlottesville! There's a plug from Rick Warren on the back! What's wrong with this picture?!
And yes. Yes I did go out and do a couple of the things on the list. In fairness to everyone, it's pop religion, not actual religion, so it's not like many of the to-dos are, you know, demanding or inconvenient. I'm either a better person in spite of myself or I'm just another twit who's been fooled into believing that doing what you were going to do anyway is righteous.
And yes. Yes I did go out and do a couple of the things on the list. In fairness to everyone, it's pop religion, not actual religion, so it's not like many of the to-dos are, you know, demanding or inconvenient. I'm either a better person in spite of myself or I'm just another twit who's been fooled into believing that doing what you were going to do anyway is righteous.
May 21, 2008
How to be an angel on earth by following the old testiment commandments. Basic feel good about what you (hopefully) already do- Good for teens.
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February 22, 2009Lots of inspirational and insightful advice, so far, in this book. Looking forward to checking things off of my list! =)
April 8, 2008
Bought this one for the great to do list!
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