When Life and Beliefs Collide

How Knowing God Makes a Difference

By: Carolyn Custis James

Narrated by: Ruth Bloomquist

In Praise of When Life and Beliefs Collide.Sooner or later, life’s difficulties bring every Christian woman to God’s doorstep with questions too personal to ignore. “Why does God let me go through such painful circumstances?” “Why does he seem indifferent to my prayers?” We’re tired of spiritual pie in the sky. We want authentic, God-as-he-really-is faith—the kind that holds us together when our world is falling apart and equips us to offer strength and hope to others.When Life and Beliefs Collide raises a long-overdue call for us to think seriously about what we believe about God. With passion, brilliance, and eloquence, Carolyn Custis James weaves stories of contemporary women with episodes from the life of Mary of Bethany to illustrate the practical benefits of knowing God deeply. Examining the misperceptions and abuses that discourage women from pursuing a deeper understanding of God, this insightful book demonstrates how practical and down to earth knowing God can be.“This outstanding book offers the best demonstration that everyone needs theology, the best expository account of Mary and Martha, and the best trajectory for women’s ministry in modern North America that I have yet read.” —James I. Packer“Thoughtful, scholarly, and motivating . . . should inspire and encourage women for years to come.” —Joni Eareckson Tada“You will not think the same way, nor hopefully be the same, after reading this thought-provoking book.” —Vonette Zachary Bright“. . . affirms women in their calling, chosen-ness, and gifting, and makes us know we are cherished and planned for.” —Jill Briscoe

wow! this has left me speechless

Mrs. James definitely has a gift for writing and illustrating each section. in such a way to capture the reader's attention and drive her closer to the heart of God. I cannot recommend this book enough! a fantastic read. and request for all women to dig our feet into the dirt and learn our theology!

5 Stars!

Wish I would have read this when it was first written!
This book is definitely not gender specific. This subject IS non sexist. It is directed towards women so that they may act and men so that they may receive.

Not as Good

This is an author for whom I have great respect, however, this is not her best work. I believe this is her first published book. Her more recent publications demonstrate a more developed theology and more depth in her writing skill.

For me, the most distracting part of this audio book was the reader. Her voice was flat and her intonations often seemed inappropriate. I would avoid this reader in future purchases.