Brian D. Russell – författare

In Invitation, Dr. Brian D. Russell serves as your guide through the narrative of Scripture: creation, the fall of humanity, the calling of Israel, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the sending of the church, and the new creation. Through ten chapters divided into fi ve daily readings, Invitation covers the core content of the Bible with an emphasis on God’s mission and the role of God’s people living as a holy community for the sake of the world. The goal of this book is not simply to provide information, but to off er an invitation to a life of transformation as readers encounter the good news of Scripture and realign themselves continually with its powerful truth.

In Invitation, Dr. Brian D. Russell serves as your guide through the narrative of Scripture: creation, the fall of humanity, the calling of Israel, the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the sending of the church, and the new creation. Through ten chapters divided into fi ve daily readings, Invitation covers the core content of the Bible with an emphasis on God’s mission and the role of God’s people living as a holy community for the sake of the world. The goal of this book is not simply to provide information, but to off er an invitation to a life of transformation as readers encounter the good news of Scripture and realign themselves continually with its powerful truth.

Astonished by the Word recaptures an ancient way of engaging with Scripture that takes you beyond knowledge to whole-life transformation and a greater love of God and neighbor.

Using the Idolatherapy tool - an experiential method that combines biblical studies with spiritual direction and contemplative practice - you will learn how to move from reading the text to allowing Scripture to read you, changing you from the inside out.

Discover how reading the Bible can bring you inner healing, help you understand yourself and God better, and become a more loving person as you walk through the world.

Astonished by the Word is a blueprint for:

 Approaching Scripture with fresh eyes and ears

 Understanding who God is and how Scripture is authoritative in today''s modern world

 Identifying and overcoming your biases and blocks when approaching the text

 Finding inner healing and transformation through your reading of Scripture

 Learning how to integrate powerful ancient practices like Centering Prayer and Lectio

Divina into your Bible reading

 Growing in love of God and neighbor by reading the Bible