Create a 'theology of desire' by understanding how to view passions and unwanted yearnings and cultivate longings that promote spiritual freedom. Current culture promotes instant gratification, while Christian counterparts sometimes demonize inner wants. Swoboda retraces Scripture's theme of thorns to clarify how desires---whether attained or not---play an important role in life, wisdom, and understanding the power of Christ. 256 pages, hardcover from Zondervan.
