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A Strange and Gracious Light
How the Story of Jesus Changes the Way We See Everything

By Andrew Arndt (Foreword by Marilyn McEntyre)

An eloquent invitation to rediscover the beauty and challenge of Jesus’ story and allow it to reshape how we see God, others, and the world.

Read this book to:
•    Reflect on the story of Jesus as the lens through which all life can be reinterpreted
•    Encounter familiar Scripture with renewed imagination and depth
•    Explore the way Christ’s life, death, and resurrection reframe our identity and purpose
•    Deepen spiritual insight through poetic, theological, and pastoral reflection
•    Be encouraged toward a faith rooted in grace, paradox, and transformative love
•    Engage questions of suffering, beauty, justice, and hope in light of Jesus’ story
•    Cultivate a more contemplative, Christ-shaped vision of the world

Features
•    Written by Andrew Arndt, with a foreword by acclaimed author Marilyn McEntyre
•    Combines theology, personal story, and literary elegance
•    Offers short, reflective chapters ideal for daily reading or group study
•    Suitable for spiritual seekers, pastors, and readers drawn to narrative theology
•    Invites transformation through engagement with the gospel story

Soft cover, 180pp
ISBN: 9781513816203
1.9 cms H x 20.32 cms L x 13.34 cms W (0.34 kgs
Herald Press (VA) (2023)

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Description
A beautifully written exploration of how the gospel story reframes our understanding of reality.

Drawing on Scripture, theology, and poetic insight, Arndt leads readers on a journey of rediscovery – inviting them to see the world, themselves, and God through the strange and gracious light of Jesus.

Each chapter meditates on a dimension of the Christ story – incarnation, suffering, community, resurrection – and reveals how this ancient narrative reshapes contemporary life. With a lyrical voice and pastoral warmth, Arndt offers more than information; he invites transformation.

This book is for those who long to move beyond superficial belief and enter into the depths of a faith that embraces beauty, paradox, and mystery.

Whether you’re deconstructing, rebuilding, or simply yearning for a more vibrant spiritual vision, A Strange and Gracious Light will help you see with new eyes.

About the Author
Andrew Arndt is a pastor, writer, and teacher committed to helping people live more fully into the mystery of God’s love revealed in Jesus. His work weaves together theology, storytelling, and spiritual formation to offer a fresh and poetic voice in contemporary Christian thought.

Contents
1.    The Story That Changes Everything
2.    The Strange King We Follow
3.    The God Who Suffers
4.    Reimagining Power, Justice, and Peace
5.    Seeing with Eyes of Grace
6.    Resurrection and the Reversal of Despair
7.    Becoming People of the Story
8.    Worship, Wonder, and the Presence of God
9.    Living in the Light
10.    Conclusion: The Way of Jesus

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