Andrew Ballard

eBook, ePUB

Metaphors We Must Live By (eBook, ePUB)

A Case for the Proper Use of Metaphors in Christian Discipleship

Beschreibung

We all know the phrase, "Time is Money". But have you ever really stopped and thought about what that means? We talk about "spending time" and "investing time" and even "saving time," but do we follow that to its logical conclusion? If I save time now, will I have more time later? If I invest my time in the right way, will I get a return on that investment? For the Christian, we are called to be stewards of our resources- does that mean that God will call me to account for how I spend every day? Every hour? Every moment? If so, then there's not a minute to waste. "Time is Money" is a metaphor- but it's not simply a figure of speech. The truth is, "Time is Money" is a metaphor that we use to really understand and conceptualize time. It's a metaphor we believe- in fact, it's a metaphor we live by. We use a lot of metaphors like this in our daily conversations. But how often do we recognize them as metaphors? Are they accurate? Are they helpful? Most of all, the Christian must ask, are they Biblical? In this book, we will explore the metaphors that we unwittingly weave throughout our thoughts, conversations, and lives. Are they true? Are they useful? Are they Biblical? In short, what are the metaphors we must live by?

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Autor

Liz Ballard Hamm & Andrew Ballard are siblings who grew up in rural Virginia, where they spent their childhood exploring the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with their dogs. Andrew, Liz, and their younger brother Taylor all shared a passion for storytelling from a very early age. Andrew went on to study theatre at James Madison University and embark on a career in the performing arts. Liz also studied theatre at Catawba College and went on to work as an actor for Virginia Repertory Theatre, where she and Andrew performed children's theatre together for young audiences across the country. Today, Andrew adventures through life as a writer, actor, and teacher living in Culpeper, VA, with his dog Luke at his side. He is currently engaged in postgraduate studies at the University of Virginia. Liz is a student at Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. She enjoys exploring the wilds of Richmond, VA with her husband, Andrew Hamm; their children, Ruby and Gabriel; and their loving dog, Boba. "The Great Big Ark in the Sky" is Liz and Andrew's first picture book. More information about the authors and their book can be found at their website, greatbigark.com.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Andrew Ballard
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781087918099
• Artikelnr.: 60394316