Less Than Perfect, Ann Spangler
Less Than Perfect, Ann Spangler
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Less Than Perfect
Broken Men and Women of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them

Author: Ann Spangler

Narrator: Hayley Cresswell

Unabridged: 8 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 08/07/2018

Synopsis

What can the Bible’s most flawed men and women reveal about who God is and how he reaches out to less-than-perfect people? In Less Than Perfect, bestselling author Ann Spangler takes us beyond cardboard cutouts of 38 biblical characters to show us how these were real individuals who had dreams, temptations, and weaknesses just like us.Whether considering the murderous Herodias, the scheming Jacob, or the doubting Sarah, Spangler approaches both familiar and lesser known characters with fresh eyes. We meet each of these individuals again as if for the first time as Spangler offers a dramatic retelling of their lives, insight into the historical and cultural context of their time, and key takeaway points for our lives today. The audiobook companion PDF download includes questions for discussion or reflection that correspond to each chapter, making Less Than Perfect ideal for individual or group Bible study.Entertaining, informative, and inspirational, Less Than Perfect gives you a big picture view of the Bible even as it takes you into the hearts and minds of people with struggles just like yours. As you learn more about the individuals who are part of your spiritual family tree, you’ll discover why God loves to use imperfect people to tell his perfect story of redemption.

About Ann Spangler

Ann Spangler is an award-winning writer and the author of many bestselling books, including Praying the Names of God, Women of the Bible and Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus. She is also the author of The One Year Devotions for Women and the general editor of the Names of God Bible. Ann’s fascination with and love of Scripture have resulted in books that have opened the Bible to a wide range of readers. She and her two daughters live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christine

When an author can reintroduce me to people in the Bible I have learned about for my entire life and get me to see them differently and think more deeply about them she has succeeded. Bible "characters" which I unknowingly have pictured in my head as the cartoony drawings from Sunday school are now......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer

If I had to assign a passage of Scripture to put a summary to Spangler's latest book, it would be... "Brothers and sisters, consider your calling: Not many were wise from a human perspective, not many powerful, not many of noble birth. Instead, God has chosen what is foolish in the world to shame the......more

Goodreads review by Catherine

No matter how many times I may read about the men and women God chose to use to teach me about my life, I always learn something new when I re-read a story. When I read a Bible story inspired by the Word of God and crafted with Ann Spangler’s incredible imagination, the story comes alive in ways tha......more

Goodreads review by Sherry

Ann Spangler’s new book Less than Perfect was a delightful read. She takes popular and minor stories from the Bible and brings a fresh perspective. Through imaginative fiction she retells their stories, making these people come alive with relatable thoughts, motives and problems. Her second section......more

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