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Four in the Garden: A Spiritual Allegory About Trust

Author:
Rick Hocker
Read by:
Nicholas Messina
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Ratings
Book
6
Narrator
6
Release Date
February 14, 2019
Duration
11 hours 5 minutes
Summary
2015 READERS' FAVORITE AWARD WINNER

'This book definitely inspired me to trust more fully in God.' -Pastor Doug McCoy, Columbus, OH

'A must read for anyone on a spiritual journey.' -Richard Rohr, OFM, Founder, Center for Action and Contemplation, Author of 30 books

This inspirational book challenges readers to trust in God in spite of our fears and misconceptions. With memorable characters, rich symbolism, and vivid imagery, this story offers a soul-searching and thought-provoking allegory of one's deepening relationship with God.

In this unusual retelling of the Garden of Eden story, Creator makes only one human, named Cherished. Instead of creating a second human, Creator wants to be that trusted companion. But Cherished struggles to relate to the invisible Creator.

Three Teachers accompany Cherished on his erratic journey toward understanding and trusting in Creator, even though Creator’s actions don’t align with his expectations. Cherished grapples with disappointment, frustration, doubt, and failure, and with dangers such as wild animals and malevolent beings. He endures numerous challenges, not knowing that they are meant to prepare him for his greatest crisis of all, through which he learns that Creator's love is the only constant in his life.

In its underlying theme, this biblically-based story presents life as a means for transformation when we entrust everything to God because our trust in God is what transforms us. To aid contemplation and spiritual growth, Four in the Garden is divided into short thematic chapters.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Wilma S. Feb 2021

Enjoy this very much....a lot of thought went into the writing of this book...I'm still thinking about parts of it and pondering....

Profile Avatar Lou A. Jun 2020

I found this book to be full of golden nuggets, one's that I will explore on a deeper level. In this day, June 2020, where fear has gripped so many and life is so uncertain, this book communicates hope. Fear is crippling, it states, and pain and fear prevent you from seeing God. As we watch Cherished grapple with his/her fear and pain, I am encouraged to look at my own. In God, I are safe from fear. I am not promised an easy life, however I am promised that God will be with me the whole time. I loved all the different characters. Well done.

Profile Avatar Jim B. Jun 2020

This is a fabulous book. It was intriguing and challenging to me spiritually, intellectually and philosophically. It enabled my imagination and yet was solidly grounded it my beliefs and my personal theology. The narration was okay for me, although I am not a fan of audio books. Nor am I a fan of ebooks, personally. Still like a paper version in which I can make notations and highlights for future reference. Not meant to discredit the narrator's effort.

Profile Avatar Susan L. May 2020

This well written book is to be savored,not rushed through. There are many though proving,yet comforting information. It's easy for us to identify with Cherished.

Profile Avatar Doug M. May 2020

This book helped me to understand that God is loving. It enabled me to trust God more. I read it while I was going through a really tough time and it helped me through that time. If you like The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lord of the Rings, or The Pilgrim's Progress, you will like this book. I encourage you to give it a try.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2020

A thought-provoking spiritual book. This book really makes you think about life and God while providing an entertaining story.

Four in the Garden: A Spiritual Allegory About Trust

Four in the Garden: A Spiritual Allegory About Trust

Author: Rick Hocker
Read by: Nicholas Messina
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