Unpacking for the Journey

by Jerry Eifler

In this gentle and contemplative volume, Father Jerry Eifler continues his exploration of spiritual issues with a new compilation of essays and homilies about the journey from birth to death?and what we should leave behind as we go. According to G. Wade Rowatt, Ph.D., Director of the St. Matthew Pastoral Counseling Center and Professor at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky, "Unpacking for the Journey cries out to readers to release habits of controlling others, living for tomorrow, judging, living by stereotypes, and perfectionism. Other homilies nudge us to liberate our hearts of fear, anger, false beliefs, blaming, and self-criticism. Each story builds on scripture to speak to the human predicament. It all seems so personal and wise. Eifler calls upon his vast experience and personal pastoral moments to provide on-target and fascinating illustrations. His direct, down-to-earth talks erupt with new insights into the journey of real faith, hope, and love. "Come to this book expecting to grow by letting go of the unnecessary and painful burdens of the journey. This is soul food for those who have tired of the 'Chicken Soup' diet. Eifler invites us into a new level of profound simplicity."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884532705
• ISBN13: 9781884532702
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: Butler Books
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"