Acknowledgements. – 9
Introduction. – 11
PART ONE THE SONG OF THE MINSTREL
1 The Voice from the Mop Bucket. – 19
2 Why Jesus Went to Parties. – 27
3 Hidden Heroes. – 35
4 You Might've Been in the Bible. – 41
5 Maxims. – 45
6 God's Christmas Cards. – 49
7 Behind the Shower Curtain. – 55
8 Gabriel's Questions. – 57
9 What Is Your Price?. – 61
10 Groceries and Grace. – 69
I1 The Choice. – 72
12 The Prophet. – 75
PART TWO THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER
13 When Crickets Make You Cranky. – 83
14 Seeing What Eyes Can't. – 91
15 Overcoming Your Heritage. – 97
16 The Sweet Sound of the Second Fiddle. – 105
17 Your Sack of Stones. – 112
18 Of Oz and God. – 117
19 An Inside Job. – 123
20 Late-Night Good News. – 129
21 Healthy Habits. – 135
22 DFW and the Holy Spirit. – 141
23 The God Who Fights for You. – 145
PART THREE THE GUEST OF THE MAESTRO
24 The Gift of Unhappiness. – 159
25 On Seeing God. – 163
26 Orphans at the Gate. – 171
27 View of the High Country. – 175
28 The Name Only God Knows. – 179
Notes. – 183
Discussion Guide. – 187