Die Afrikaanse Protestantse Akademie Biblioteek

Includes bibliographical references (235-248).

"Normal: There's no such thing, dear": The porcupine's dilemma -- The wonder of oneness -- The fellowship of the mat : true friendship -- How to get close without getting hurt: Unveiled faces : authenticity -- Put down your stones : acceptance -- The art of reading people : empathy -- Community is worth fighting for : conflict -- The Secrets of strong relationships: Spiritual surgery : forgiveness -- The gift nobody wants : confrontation -- Breaking down barriers : inclusion -- The secret of a loving heart : gratitude -- Normal at last : heaven.

Normal? Who's normal? Not you, that's for sure! No one you've ever met, either. None of us are normal according to God's definition, and the closer we get to each other, the plainer that becomes. Yet for all our quirks, sins, and jagged edges, we need each other. Community is more than just a word--it is one of our most fundamental requirements. So how do flawed, abnormal people such as ourselves master the forces that can drive us apart and come together in the life-changing relationships God designed us for? In Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, teacher and bestselling author John Ortberg zooms in on the things that make community tick. You'll get a thought-provoking look at God's heart, at others, and at yourself. Even better, you'll gain wisdom and tools for drawing closer to others in powerful, impactful ways. With humor, insight, and a gift for storytelling, Ortberg shows how community pays tremendous dividends in happiness, health, support, and growth. It's where all of us weird, unwieldy people encounter God's love in tangible ways and discover the transforming power of being loved, accepted, and valued just the way we are.

Apostolic Leadership.