A Journey Back to Me: Rediscovering Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Wholeness. (faith reviews).A Journey Back to Me: Rediscovering Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Wholeness by ConSandra Jones Koinonia Noun 1. koinonia - Christian fellowship or communion with God or with fellow Christians; said in particular of the early Christian community fellowship, family - an association of people who share common beliefs or activities; "the message was addressed not just to Publishing, February 2000 $15.00, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 0-967-64903-X "Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering...." These words of wisdom form the spiritual foundation of ConSandra Jones's A Journey Back to Me. It is the underlying theme woven throughout this chronicle of rediscovery Noun 1. rediscovery - the act of discovering again discovery, find, uncovering - the act of discovering something rediscovery n → redescubrimiento and spiritual fulfillment. The author takes readers on a personal journey through her broken marriage and the physical pain of a near-fatal experience, which ultimately led to her physical, emotional and spiritual healing spiritual healing, n healing systems based on the principle of spirituality and its effect on well-being and recovery. . This is a beautifully written testimonial of one person's faith-led odyssey through the difficulties of life. Jones's book provides readers with intimate details of her spiritual turmoil, while including specific biblical references that helped see her through the ordeals. She relates her story much like a parable parable, the term translates the Hebrew word "mashal"—a term denoting a metaphor, or an enigmatic saying or an analogy. In the Greco-Roman rhetorical tradition, however, "parables" were illustrative narrative examples. Jewish teachers of the 1st cent. A.D. with the intention of offering solace and encouragement to those facing similar issues. From awareness to recovery, Jones reveals the importance of taking responsibility for your own healing. In the end, readers are left with a sense of victory and triumph, but also an understanding that the journey continues. Jones leaves readers with a sense of comfort and understanding that difficult times serve a purpose in our lives. They prepare us to move on to the next level of faith where we grow and ultimately enjoy the life that God has prepared for us. --Lynda Carpenter is a freelance writer living in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. . |
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