Paradoxes for Living: Cultivating Faith in Confusing Times

by N. Graham Standish

"To be strong, we have to be weak." "To become mature, we have to become children." "To live, we have to die." N. Graham Standish challenges readers to explore these and other biblical examples of paradox. With questions for reflection, discussion after each chapter, and helpful appendixes, this book is ideal for either personal or group study.

200 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2000

About the author

The Rev. N. Graham Standish, Ph.D. (Formative Spirituality, Duquesne University; M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh; M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary), is Executive Director of Samaritan Counseling•Guidance•Consulting in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Previously he served as senior pastor of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, PA; and was adjunct professor at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Doctor of Ministry program, as well as at Tyndale Theological Seminary in Toronto, Ontario.

Reviews

[Tish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this with a small group. I thought some of the chapters were better than others, but overall a very good book. Looks pretty dry at first glance, but is actually quite readable and relatable. Good questions for reflection and discussion. Would read more by this author.

[Ruth Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel that Rev. Dr. Graham Standish is a dynamic speaker and writer. This is the second spiritual reading book by Graham that our small group picked for its monthly group reflection meeting.

[Amyz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually the second time I read this book. It was much better the second time around, studying it with a small group. N. Graham Standish is a very good writer.