"Be like me "While many parents and leaders are understandably
hesitant to utter such words, they are vitally needed today in a
world where positive role models are often few and far between. Yet
in these Cycle A epistle texts, the Apostle Paul is not bashful
about challenging Christians to follow his example and live
distinctively different lives -- lives that reflect the image of
the risen Christ. Gary Carver shares that vision, and these
outstanding messages lay out for readers the belief that we can
grow every day to be more like Jesus.
"Gary Carver preaches at a way station on an ancient pilgrim road,
offering comfort and hope to the weary traveler.... In these
compelling sermons, Gary preaches to the mixed band of pilgrims
jostling our way along toward the goal of spiritual discovery, and
he speaks to our fears and doubts, our longings and our need, and
most of all to our hunger to be closer to one whose presence forms
the end of our restless trek.... Read these wonderful sermons and
enjoy them. But, more important, read these sermons and take
courage as you move faithfully along the pilgrim way." (from the
Foreword)
Thomas G. Long
Bandy Professor of Preaching
Candler School of Theology, Emory University
"Someone has said that preaching is presenting the gospel through
human personality. In this collection of well-crafted lectionary
sermons, Gary Carver has ably presented the gospel -- his
personality is evident in the richness of examples and
illustrations."
June McEwen
Chair, Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs
Washington DC
"Distinctively Different is a very contemporary collection of
spirited and spiritual reflections. In a quiet dialogue with Gary
Carver, you are invited to revive your theological commitments,
reflect on difficult questions, and renew your faith perspective.
Share these motivational and innovative thoughts with your Bible
study or your prayer group."
Claudia Highbaugh
Chaplain
Harvard Divinity School
"Preaching effectively to the same people week after week is one of
the great challenges in Christian ministry. Gary Carver shows how
it is done: biblical exposition, effective illustration, and
relevant application. The power of these messages is that
intellectual integrity is matched with passion."
Daniel Vestal
Coordinator, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
Atlanta, Georgia
"You simply must read Gary Carver's book If you want to meet Paul
in the street and not just in the sanctuary, read this book. If you
want to see that Paul's insights are more contemporary than this
morning's newspaper, read this book. If you want your spirit
refreshed and your soul uplifted, read this book. Give yourself a
break today, read this book "
Buckner Fanning
Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church
San Antonio, Texas
Gary L. Carver is pastor of First Baptist Church in Chattanooga,
Tennessee. He has also served as pastor of churches in Alabama and
Indiana. Carver is a graduate of Samford University (B.A.) and
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div. and D.Min.), and has
done additional graduate study at Candler School of Theology and
Harvard Divinity School. He has been widely published in a variety
of church and clergy publications, and is the author of "Acting on
the Absurd" and "Out From the Ordinary" (CSS).
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