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Hardback. Zustand: Fair. In the vein of Bill Bryson's The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, with a dash of some of the homegrown nostalgia of The Dangerous Book for Boys and A Prairie Home Companion, humorist Philip Gulley (Front Porch Tales, Home to Harmony) tells of his coming of age in small-town Indiana.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. In the vein of Bill Bryson's The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, with a dash of some of the homegrown nostalgia of The Dangerous Book for Boys and A Prairie Home Companion, humorist Philip Gulley (Front Porch Tales, Home to Harmony) tells of his coming of age in small-town Indiana.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. A heartwarming Harmony tale for the holiday season from a master storyteller For once Sam Gardner will not be unprepared. Determined to redeem a dreadful history of gift-giving, Sam decides to go all out this year. He enrolls in a scrap-booking class, convinced that this will be a Christmas Barbara will never forget. However, Sam's absence from their home every Wednesday night, coupled with his fishy alibi of a men's group he's now attending, raises Barbara's suspicions. She knows Sam is hiding something from her, but she's not sure what. Meanwhile, Sam flunks his class and has to attempt to complete his project aided only by his faithful secretary, Frank. With Christmas fast approaching, and rumors swirling along with the snow, a series of accidents and mishaps lead up to a Christmas that no one will forget--and the realization of what gifts truly matter. A touching holiday read Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances A delightful Christmas gift.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. If God is love, why are so many Christians fearful, and why do so many church leaders sound hateful? Two controversial pastors address issues the church won′t face, calling us to restore grace as the center of the Christian life. o In If Grace Is True, Pastors Philip Gulley and James Mulholland revealed their belief that God will save every person. They now explore the implications of this belief, and its power to change every area of our lives. They attempt to answer one question: If we took God′s love seriously, what would our world look like? Gulley and Mulholland argue that what we believe is crucial and dramatically affects the way we live and interact in the world. Beliefs have power. The belief in a literal hell where people suffer eternally has often been used by the Church to justify hate and violence, which contradicts what Jesus taught about love and grace. The authors present a new vision for our personal, religious, and corporate lives, exploring what our world would be like if we based our existence on the foundational truth that God loves every person. Gulley and Mulholland boldly address many controversial issues people in the pews have wondered about but churches have been unwilling to tackle. For too long, the Christian tradition has been steeped in negativity, exclusion, and judgment. Gulley and Mulholland usher us into a new age--an age where grace and love are allowed to reign.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. If God is love, why are so many Christians fearful, and why do so many church leaders sound hateful? Two controversial pastors address issues the church won′t face, calling us to restore grace as the center of the Christian life. o In If Grace Is True, Pastors Philip Gulley and James Mulholland revealed their belief that God will save every person. They now explore the implications of this belief, and its power to change every area of our lives. They attempt to answer one question: If we took God′s love seriously, what would our world look like? Gulley and Mulholland argue that what we believe is crucial and dramatically affects the way we live and interact in the world. Beliefs have power. The belief in a literal hell where people suffer eternally has often been used by the Church to justify hate and violence, which contradicts what Jesus taught about love and grace. The authors present a new vision for our personal, religious, and corporate lives, exploring what our world would be like if we based our existence on the foundational truth that God loves every person. Gulley and Mulholland boldly address many controversial issues people in the pews have wondered about but churches have been unwilling to tackle. For too long, the Christian tradition has been steeped in negativity, exclusion, and judgment. Gulley and Mulholland usher us into a new age--an age where grace and love are allowed to reign.…

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Zustand: Good. Fans of Jan Karon will devour this second installment of Philip Gulley's acclaimed Harmony series, which chronicles the lives of Quaker pastor Sam Gardner and the quirky inhabitants of the small Midwestern town of Harmony. Just Shy of Harmony follows an eventful year spanning two Easters, in which Sam and the members of his flock discover surprising answers to life's challenging mysteries. All the lovable Harmony characters are back with their homespun charm. Readers will discover a secret illness, learn of a surprise lottery recipient, and laugh at the progress of Dale Hinshaw's ill-hatched Scripture-egg ministry. When Easter dawns, expect a miracle in Harmony.Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales and the acclaimed Harmony series, as well as If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, coauthored with James Mulholland. He and his wife, Joan, live in Indiana with their sons, Spencer and Sam."Philip Gulley is a beautiful writer. His Just Shy of Harmony is just shy of perfect."- Charles Osgood, Anchor, "CBS Sunday Morning".…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. A stocking-stuffer sized holiday novel from the bestselling Quaker novelist, offering fresh insight into the true meaning of Christmas Philip Gulley takes us back to Harmony, Indiana, at Christmastime as inspiration strikes the inimitable Dale Hinshaw. Undaunted by the failure of his Scripture Eggs ministry and always looking for a way to increase the church's profit margins, Hinshaw brainstorms a progressive nativity scene that will involve the whole town, complete with a map like those for the Hollywood stars. Neither Pastor Sam Gardner nor the other members of the Harmony Friends meeting express any enthusiasm for this idea, but Dale is unstoppable. Amidst the bustle of the season, the citizens of Harmony experience the simple joys and sometime loneliness that often go unseen. In the end, Sam comes to the realization that Dale, in his own misguided way, is only trying to draw meaning from the eternal story of Christmas. A touching holiday read Perfect for fans of uplifting winter romances A delightful Christmas gift.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Come Home to Harmony . Thousands of readers have fallen in love with Harmony, the small town with the kindly spirit whose endearing and eccentric residents are like old friends. Join them for Sam Gardner's second year as pastor of his quirky flock.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Come Home to Harmony . Thousands of readers have fallen in love with Harmony, the small town with the kindly spirit whose endearing and eccentric residents are like old friends. Join them for Sam Gardner's second year as pastor of his quirky flock.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. "Noone raises provocative questions about Christianity more kindly than PhilipGulley. " --Diana Butler Bass,author of Christianity for the Rest of Us "Everyserious Christian ought to read this book, ponder it,wrestlewith it, but above all, be grateful for its presence in today's urgentconversation about what we are and are becoming as a people of God." --Phyllis Tickle, author of The GreatEmergence RenownedQuaker minister Philip Gulley, bestselling author of If the Church WereChristian, delivers a practical, insightful guide to developing aliving, flexible, personal Christianity--a faith that allows you to confront theprofound challenges facing every believer in today's difficult world. What if Christianity could evolve beyond dated doctrines and rigid dogma? Progressive Christianity: Discover a faith informed by common sense and personal experience, not just by dated creeds that no longer resonate. Rethinking God: Move beyond a distant, judgmental deity to embrace the universal, loving Presence that wills the growth and wholeness of all creation. A Faith Friendly to Science: Explore a theology that joyfully works alongside reason and logic, refusing to ask you to believe the absurd or degrade humanity. Quaker Spirituality: Learn from a beloved Quaker pastor how to cultivate an inward, living faith that can navigate the profound challenges of the modern world.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. "Noone raises provocative questions about Christianity more kindly than PhilipGulley. " --Diana Butler Bass,author of Christianity for the Rest of Us "Everyserious Christian ought to read this book, ponder it,wrestlewith it, but above all, be grateful for its presence in today's urgentconversation about what we are and are becoming as a people of God." --Phyllis Tickle, author of The GreatEmergence RenownedQuaker minister Philip Gulley, bestselling author of If the Church WereChristian, delivers a practical, insightful guide to developing aliving, flexible, personal Christianity--a faith that allows you to confront theprofound challenges facing every believer in today's difficult world. What if Christianity could evolve beyond dated doctrines and rigid dogma? Progressive Christianity: Discover a faith informed by common sense and personal experience, not just by dated creeds that no longer resonate. Rethinking God: Move beyond a distant, judgmental deity to embrace the universal, loving Presence that wills the growth and wholeness of all creation. A Faith Friendly to Science: Explore a theology that joyfully works alongside reason and logic, refusing to ask you to believe the absurd or degrade humanity. Quaker Spirituality: Learn from a beloved Quaker pastor how to cultivate an inward, living faith that can navigate the profound challenges of the modern world.…

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Readers everywhere have fallen in love with Philip Gulley's Home to Harmony, a charming novel of a small, friendly town whose endearing and eccentric residents are just like old friends. In his warm, down-home style, Gulley chronicles the humorous and occasionally moving world of Sam Gardner, a Quaker pastor who has just moved back to his hometown. Laugh and cry with Sam as he reflects on the quirks of human nature in such memorable vignettes as "The Aluminum Years," in which Sam tries to come up with the perfect gift to give his wife for their tenth anniversary, or "Shroud of Harmony," which features a church quilt that mysteriously displays the image of Jesus. From Billy Bundle, the "World's Shortest Evangelist" to narrow-minded church elder Dale Hinshaw, the town of Harmony and its residents are worth visiting time and time again. Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales, For Everything a Season, Home to Harmony, Just Shy of Harmony, Signs and Wonders and If Grace is True. He and his wife, Joan, live in Indiana with their sons, Spencer and Sam."Occasionally, a simple book feels like home, and its characters become cherished friends . this book is pure joy."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review).…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Readers everywhere have fallen in love with Philip Gulley's Home to Harmony, a charming novel of a small, friendly town whose endearing and eccentric residents are just like old friends. In his warm, down-home style, Gulley chronicles the humorous and occasionally moving world of Sam Gardner, a Quaker pastor who has just moved back to his hometown. Laugh and cry with Sam as he reflects on the quirks of human nature in such memorable vignettes as "The Aluminum Years," in which Sam tries to come up with the perfect gift to give his wife for their tenth anniversary, or "Shroud of Harmony," which features a church quilt that mysteriously displays the image of Jesus. From Billy Bundle, the "World's Shortest Evangelist" to narrow-minded church elder Dale Hinshaw, the town of Harmony and its residents are worth visiting time and time again. Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales, For Everything a Season, Home to Harmony, Just Shy of Harmony, Signs and Wonders and If Grace is True. He and his wife, Joan, live in Indiana with their sons, Spencer and Sam."Occasionally, a simple book feels like home, and its characters become cherished friends . this book is pure joy."--Publisher's Weekly (starred review).…

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Welcome to Harmony . In this acclaimed inaugural volume in the Harmony series, master American storyteller Philip Gulley draws us into the charming world of minister Sam Gardner in his first year back in his hometown, capturing the essence of small-town life with humor and wisdom.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Welcome to Harmony . In this acclaimed inaugural volume in the Harmony series, master American storyteller Philip Gulley draws us into the charming world of minister Sam Gardner in his first year back in his hometown, capturing the essence of small-town life with humor and wisdom.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Welcome to Harmony . In this acclaimed inaugural volume in the Harmony series, master American storyteller Philip Gulley draws us into the charming world of minister Sam Gardner in his first year back in his hometown, capturing the essence of small-town life with humor and wisdom.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Squarely in the crosshairs of the Church's heresy hunters, can Pastor Sam survive? It's a madcap year in Harmony, Indiana, as Sam Gardner struggles through his fourth year as pastor of the Harmony Friends Meeting. Join the thousands of readers who have fallen in love with the charming small town that hosts what BookPage calls "the biggest collection of crusty, lovable characters since James Herriot settled in Yorkshire.".…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The largest group in American religious life may be the disillusioned--people who have been involved in the church, respect Jesus, but question what Christianity has become. In If the Church Were Christian Philip Gulley provides a profound picture of what the church could look like if it refocused on the priorities of Jesus.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The largest group in American religious life may be the disillusioned--people who have been involved in the church, respect Jesus, but question what Christianity has become. In If the Church Were Christian Philip Gulley provides a profound picture of what the church could look like if it refocused on the priorities of Jesus.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The largest group in American religious life may be the disillusioned--people who have been involved in the church, respect Jesus, but question what Christianity has become. In If the Church Were Christian Philip Gulley provides a profound picture of what the church could look like if it refocused on the priorities of Jesus.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Now in paperback, in the fifth full-length novel in the beloved Harmony series Philip Gulley reunites us with the quirky cast of Quakers in Harmony, Indiana.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Evoking a time when life revolved around the front porch, where friends gathered, stories were told, and small moments took on larger meaning, in today's hurry-up world, Philip Gulley's essays remind us of the world we once shared--and can share again.   When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of the essays would find its way to radio commentator Paul Harvey Jr. and be read on the air to 24 million people. Fourteen books later, with more than one million copies in print, Gulley still entertains as well as inspires from his small-town front porch. Pull up a chair for these front porch stories of decency and common sense: Small Town Life: From hardware stores to Dairy Queens, rediscover the gentle rhythms and everyday wisdom of life in rural Indiana. Faith and Family: A Quaker pastor's warm and witty observations on the things that matter most, from raising kids to navigating marriage. Clean and Wholesome Humor: Gentle, laugh-out-loud tales reminiscent of Paul Harvey that find the funny side of ordinary situations. Inspirational Stories: Thoughtful reflections that find larger meaning in small moments and celebrate a slower, more connected way of life.…

Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Stories from a Place That Feels Like Home Master storyteller Philip Gulley envelops readers in an almost forgotten world of plainspoken and honest small-town values, evoking a simpler time when people knew each other by name, folks looked out for their neighbors, and people were willing to do what was right--no matter the cost. When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the twelve members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of them would find its way to radio commentator Paul Harvey Jr. and be read on the air to 24 million people. Fourteen books later, with more than a million books in print, Gulley still entertains as well as inspires from his small-town front porch.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Stories from a Place That Feels Like Home Master storyteller Philip Gulley envelops readers in an almost forgotten world of plainspoken and honest small-town values, evoking a simpler time when people knew each other by name, folks looked out for their neighbors, and people were willing to do what was right--no matter the cost. When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the twelve members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of them would find its way to radio commentator Paul Harvey Jr. and be read on the air to 24 million people. Fourteen books later, with more than a million books in print, Gulley still entertains as well as inspires from his small-town front porch.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Filled with a cast of lovable, quirky characters, punctuated with simple wonders, the everyday truths found in this book offer much needed clarity to our own befuddled world. No matter where you live, no matter what your season, come along for the journey. When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the twelve members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of them would find its way to radio commentator Paul Harvey Jr. and be read on the air to 24 million people. Fourteen books later, with more than a million books in print, Gulley still entertains as well as inspires from his small-town front porch.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Filled with a cast of lovable, quirky characters, punctuated with simple wonders, the everyday truths found in this book offer much needed clarity to our own befuddled world. No matter where you live, no matter what your season, come along for the journey. When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the twelve members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of them would find its way to radio commentator Paul Harvey Jr. and be read on the air to 24 million people. Fourteen books later, with more than a million books in print, Gulley still entertains as well as inspires from his small-town front porch.…