Wonderstruck - by Margaret Feinberg (Paperback)

About the Book

Just like you, Margaret Feinberg longs to live in such a way that makes her feel fully alive. She suspects she's not the only one whose sense of splendor and delight has faded with the demands of modern living. What do we do when holy awe is replaced by unholy indifference? When hope is diminished to a manageable emotion? When love becomes a fleeting expression in short supply? In Wonderstruck, Margaret invites you to toss back the covers, climb out of bed, and drink in the fullness of life. Learn to unearth the extraordinary moments in every day life, recognize the presence of God in the midst of your routine, and discover peace in knowing you're wildly loved. You'll find it is possible to regain the missing spark of mystery in the day-to-day. Winsome yet compelling, whimsical yet profound, the stories from Wonderstruck will inspire you to fall in love anew with God.

Book Synopsis

Let's be honest: it's far too easy to go through day-to-day life without a sense of the mystery, the marvel, or the awe of God's presence. Have you ever felt your relationship with God isn't as vibrant as you want it to be? Have you ever felt like God seemed far away -- even in the midst of devotions, prayer, and church?

We Were Created for Wonder

You were created and designed to experience wonder. Woven into the fabric of our humanity is an innate ability and desire for the wonder of God. It's felt in the moments when you watch the sun melt behind the horizon, when you reach out to cradle a baby and smell the sweet scent of new life, when you can't help but smile as you witness two wrinkled souls renew their vows to each other. Such moments remind us we were made for something more than deadlines and debt, carpools and coffee breaks. Yet despite such wondrous moments, we can still find ourselves going through the motions of faith.

Whether you're:

A long time follower of Jesus or still figuring Him out
Unemployed, overly-employed, or an entrepreneur
A creator, innovator, or conformist
Grumpy, ebullient, grey-haired or bed-head
An average Joe or have-a-gym-membership-but-never-go
A superhero (of any era), supermom, superdad, super grand, super great grand, or don't feel particularly super at all

No matter who you are or where you've been -- if you've lived a life where you've seen it all, done it all, or feel like you're past it all -- God still longs to take your breath away.

Isaiah 29:4 records God's desire for you: "Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder."

Do you see it?

God is busting at the seams to display His glory, power, and might in your life. And He wants to give you the greatest gift of all -- Himself.

Yet why do we pass by the wonder of God unaware?

Review Quotes

"Maybe the reason the Christian faith in America is so anemic and lifeless is because we have settled for lifeless religion and stuffy ritual instead of a thriving, close, alive, passionate relationship to the living God. Margaret's latest book is like standing under Niagara Falls spiritually. You won't be able to put it down."--RAY JOHNSTON

"Wonderstruck invites you to open your eyes to the delights, joys, and gifts of God all around. You can't read this book and remain the same--it will change you so you see yourself, others, God, and the world around you in a more beautiful, life-giving way."--BOB GOFF

"Wonderstruck is a game-changing book. Feinberg's brilliant writing captures you as she points to the God who has captured her."--JUD WHILITE

"Wonderstruck, like all of Margaret's writing, is rooted in historical, global, and biblical perspectives, and reads like a song with storied verses and a beautiful chorus: Pay attention, pay attention; it matters; pay attention. I can't wait to share this book with friends."--SARA GROVES

"This generation longs to encounter Good News in fresh, modern, and engaging ways. Margaret Feinberg stands at the forefront of communicating the timeless truths of Jesus with vibrant language, imagery, and expression. Those who read Wonderstruck will never be the same. Highly recommended."--GABE LYONS

""Wonderstruck" invites you to open your eyes to the delights, joys, and gifts of God all around. You can't read this book and remain the same--it will change you so you see yourself, others, God, and the world around you in a more beautiful, life-giving way."--BOB GOFF

""Wonderstruck" is a game-changing book. Feinberg's brilliant writing captures you as she points to the God who has captured her."--JUD WHILITE

""Wonderstruck", like all of Margaret's writing, is rooted in historical, global, and biblical perspectives, and reads like a song with storied verses and a beautiful chorus: Pay attention, pay attention; it matters; pay attention. I can't wait to share this book with friends."--SARA GROVES

"Feinberg turns exegesis into an art, delivering findings that invite the audience to touch, taste, smell, and see God's handiwork throughout the Scriptures and in their own lives."--ED STETZER "LifeWay Research "

"Margaret Feinberg does a superb job of helping us hear God. Through her felicitous prose and engaging storytelling, I not only got a feeling for her unique journey with God, but I also received fresh glimpses into my own."--MARK GALLI "Christianity Today "

"Margaret Feinberg is a modern-day David. With eyes on the heavens, His Word in hand, and all her heart turned towards His, she tells the wonders of His love in ways you've never known. Who in the world doesn't need joy like this?"--ANN VOSKAMP

"Maybe the reason the Christian faith in America isso anemic and lifeless is because we have settled forlifeless religion and stuffy ritual instead of a thriving, close, alive, passionate relationship to the living God.Margaret's latest book is like standing under NiagaraFalls spiritually. You won't be able to put it down."--RAY JOHNSTON

"We dangerously underestimate the power of wonder. . . Margaret recenters wonder at the heart of our relationship with God, with seismic results. This book shook my soul awake and made it impossible for me to continue following a God of my own design. Her work is captivating, staggeringly honest and refreshingly deep, stirring my mind, heart, sense, and soul to consider God in ways that are reshaping me."--NANCY ORTBERG

"Margaret Feinberg does a superb job of helping us hear God. Through her felicitous prose and engaging storytelling, I not only got a feeling for her unique journey with God, but I also received fresh glimpses into my own." -- --MARK GALLI, Senior managing editor, Christianity Today "Book Endorsement"

"Maybe the reason the Christian faith in America is so anemic and lifeless is because we have settled for lifeless religion and stuffy ritual instead of a thriving, close, alive, passionate relationship to the living God. Margaret's latest book is like standing under Niagara Falls spiritually. You won't be able to put it down." -- --RAY JOHNSTON, Senior pastor of Bayside Church "Book Endorsement"

"This generation longs to encounter Good News in fresh, modern, and engaging ways. Margaret Feinberg stands at the forefront of communicating the timeless truths of Jesus with vibrant language, imagery, and expression. Those who read Wonderstruck will never be the same. Highly recommended." -- --GABE LYONS, Founder of Q; author of The Next Christians "Book Endorsement"

"Wonderstruck, like all of Margaret's writing, is rooted in historical, global, and biblical perspectives, and reads like a song with storied verses and a beautiful chorus: Pay attention, pay attention; it matters; pay attention. I can't wait to share this book with friends." -- --SARA GROVES, Singer and songwriter "Book Endorsement"

About the Author

Margaret Feinberg, one of America's most beloved Bible teachers, speaks at churches and leading conferences including Thrive and Women of Joy. Her books and their corresponding Bible studies, have sold more than one million copies and received critical acclaim and national media coverage from USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and more. She was named one of fifty women most shaping culture and the church by Christianity Today. Margaret savors life with her husband, Leif, a pastor in Park City, Utah, and their forever puppy, Zoom.