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  New reviews on Amazon for Arthur Yavelberg's awardwinning book, A Theology for the Rest of Us . Ilene writes: Interesting read. Whether the reader agrees, disagrees, or chooses to ponder the ideas, the author offers engaging food for thought. Bob Martin writes:  In times, when so many of us are re-examining the theology that we grew up with, and trying to apply it to an ever more complex world, the author lays out a step-by-step explanation of the divine that brings together a lot of disparate thoughts, and makes them blend together. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and it put a lot of questions to rest. For more reviews of this book, click HERE . Book description: If God exists and is good, why is there evil? Avoiding such questions underlies the spiritual emptiness and anxiety in today's world. A Theology for the Rest of Us explores how to approach the divine through Eastern and Western religious traditions without dogma, challenging readers to "be you lamps unto yoursel...

  We live in a world that prizes immediacy, clarity, and control. Yet life—especially in its most tender, chaotic, or mysterious moments—rarely offers any of these. What if the very complexity we resist is the doorway to deeper peace? Theological concepts like kenosis (self-emptying), the hypostatic union (divine and human natures in Christ), or the communion of saints aren’t just abstract doctrines for scholars. They are lenses—radical, reframing lenses—that can shift how we see illness, injustice, aging, and even our own limitations. 🌿 Kenosis: The Power of Letting Go In Philippians 2, Christ “emptied himself,” taking the form of a servant. This isn’t weakness—it’s divine strength expressed through vulnerability. When we face burnout, caregiving fatigue, or the loss of control in aging bodies, kenosis invites us to reframe surrender not as defeat, but as sacred participation. We become vessels, not victims. 🔥 The Trinity: Relationship as Reality The Trinity isn’t a puzzle...

  In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, it’s natural to seek meaning beyond the noise. We crave something deeper than the latest spiritual meme or the dogmatic insistence that our doubts must be silenced. What if, instead of turning away from the big questions, we embraced them—not with blind faith, but with curiosity and courage? A Theology for the Rest of Us  invites thoughtful readers to do just that. Drawing from both Eastern and Western wisdom—from Taoism and Hinduism to Judaism and Christianity—this book doesn’t demand allegiance. It encourages exploration. It acknowledges the reality of suffering, injustice, and disillusionment with institutional religion, while offering a way forward: not with easy answers, but with thoughtful ones. To discover the universe’s divine order doesn’t mean accepting someone else’s version of truth. It means noticing the pattern beneath the chaos, sensing the harmony beneath contradiction, and realizing that mystery and reason can coex...