From Library Journal
This sequel to Living Faith (LJ 10/15/96) is a collection of 52 brief Bible lessons?one for each week of the year?written by former president Jimmy Carter. All were used in adult Sunday school classes he taught himself. Carter's lessons are open-minded and socially progressive while remaining unapologetically conservative and Christian theologically. Each three- to four-page lesson is based on a passage of Scripture. Carter is quite knowledgeable about biblical times and can bring together historical information and personal experience very effectively. The lessons are grouped in nine categories, such as "What We Believe" and "Christians in the World," but each lesson stands well on its own. A reasonable addition to inspirational literature as well as an interesting insight into this sincerely Christian former president; recommended for public libraries.?C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From AudioFile
President Carter communicates his great compassion and faith with ease. SOURCES OF STRENGTH has a natural affinity for the recorded format as the selections originate from sermons at Adult Weekly Sundat School classes. Audio provides the kind of intimacy Carter obviously enjoys for the Sunday discussions. He is relaxed and welcoming as he presents his reflections and favorite passages of scripture. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine


Review
"What Carter has done and is doing as an international peacemaker is without compare in the world today. What motivates him to take up this work, with all the personal sacrifices and risks it involves, are his deep spiritual convictions."
--From Irwin Abrams's speech nominating Jimmy Carter for the Nobel Peace Prize


Review
"What Carter has done and is doing as an international peacemaker is without compare in the world today. What motivates him to take up this work, with all the personal sacrifices and risks it involves, are his deep spiritual convictions."
--From Irwin Abrams's speech nominating Jimmy Carter for the Nobel Peace Prize

FROM THE PUBLISHER

For decades, President Jimmy Carter has been an avid student and teacher of the Bible. In recent years, the adult Sunday school classes he leads at his hometown Baptist church have become famous the world over. Now, this most admired American has selected fifty-two of his favorite Bible meditations from these Sunday gatherings to share with anyone who is searching for new faith ... or for fuller understanding of a lifelong creed. Based on passages from both the Old and New Testaments, these thoughtful, inspiring lessons reflect themes that touch every life: the blessings and challenges of family love; loss, grief, and healing; forgiveness and reconciliation; the meaning of the good life; and, above all, the transforming power of God's love in our lives.

FROM THE CRITICS

Irwin Abrams - Wall Street Journal

What Carter has done and is doing as an international peacemaker is without compare in the world today. What motivates him...are his deep spiritual convictions.

Library Journal

This sequel to Living Faith (LJ 10/15/96) is a collection of 52 brief Bible lessonsone for each week of the yearwritten by former president Jimmy Carter. All were used in adult Sunday school classes he taught himself. Carter's lessons are open-minded and socially progressive while remaining unapologetically conservative and Christian theologically. Each three- to four-page lesson is based on a passage of Scripture. Carter is quite knowledgeable about biblical times and can bring together historical information and personal experience very effectively. The lessons are grouped in nine categories, such as "What We Believe" and "Christians in the World," but each lesson stands well on its own. A reasonable addition to inspirational literature as well as an interesting insight into this sincerely Christian former president; recommended for public libraries.C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind.

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