{"product_id":"junkyard-wisdom-lent-the-human-side-of-lent-begins-as-jesus-journeys-toward-jerusalem-hardcover","title":"Junkyard Wisdom Lent: The Human Side of Lent begins as Jesus Journeys Toward Jerusalem - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoy Goble\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eD. R. Jacobsen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE HUMAN SIDE OF LENT BEGINS AS JESUS JOURNEYS TOWARD JERUSALEM...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave you ever wondered what happens \u003cem\u003ebefore\u003c\/em\u003e Jesus rides a donkey into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoy Goble has. In his signature style-authentic, thought-provoking, and funny-he tells the story of Jesus's epic Lent road trip that ultimately leads to the first Easter. Jesus, with his disciples in tow, gathers an entourage, gets lost, heals people, feuds with Pharisees, and surprisingly proves to be the world's worst dinner guest. And when he finally arrives in Jerusalem, he reunites with an old four-legged friend before the fateful events of Holy Week unfold.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese 40 daily devotions each celebrate the human, humorous, and sometimes messy aspects of the story we think we already know, helping us discover the lasting hope at the heart of Lent and Easter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There is something disconcerting about facing our humanness-and that is exactly where Junkyard Wisdom Lent takes us. Roy excels at discovering the human side of the story without forgetting the divine. He invites us to walk with Jesus in a hopeful, humorous, and gritty way.\" J. DEREK MCNEIL, PRESIDENT AND PROVOST, SEATTLE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"These short devotions are meaningful and practical. I love the questions after each devotion.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMICHAELA O'DONNELL, MAX DE PREE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Roy's theology is subversive in the best possible way. Junkyard Wisdom Lent is an engaging, yet deeply meaningful, spiritual exploration.\" KEN WYTSMA AUTHOR OF THE GRAND PARADOX AND PURSUING JUSTICE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJunkyard Wisdom Lent \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003etakes readers on a refreshingly human and often humorous walk through the season of Lent. In forty short, story-driven devotions, Roy Goble reimagines Jesus's journey to Jerusalem as a gritty, heartfelt road trip filled with real people, messy moments, and unexpected grace. With his trademark blend of honesty, wit, and warmth, Goble helps readers see the divine story through a deeply human lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFar from a traditional devotional, Junkyard Wisdom Lent invites you to rethink familiar scriptures, laugh along the way, and find hope in the ordinary. Each reflection pairs scripture with engaging storytelling and thoughtful questions, encouraging a faith that's authentic, curious, and alive. It's an invitation to journey with Jesus-not just to the cross, but toward renewed joy and understanding this Easter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45470226972751,"sku":"9798999001740","price":50.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/3083\/3487\/files\/viL6Y9GfIC9798999001740.webp?v=1780633855","url":"https:\/\/lumaryon.com\/products\/junkyard-wisdom-lent-the-human-side-of-lent-begins-as-jesus-journeys-toward-jerusalem-hardcover","provider":"Lumaryon Universal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}