This Ordinary, Extraordinary Life

This Ordinary, Extraordinary Life: Cycle B Sermons Based on the Gospel Lessons for Pentecost Through Proper 16 (CSS Publishing, 2023).

From the Introduction

By faith in Jesus, our ordinary lives can become extraordinary. Grace breaks in to the routine of daily living. Ordinary bread becomes a sign of God’s kingdom. Ordinary water becomes a sign of God’s living presence among us. Miracles become possible. Love and forgiveness transform our relationships. Hope abides even in the midst of disappointment and suffering. Death gives way to eternal life.

Does all this sound too good to be true? Certainly no book of sermons can express the fullness of the ordinary, extraordinary life of Jesus. And this side of heaven, our lives may feel more ordinary than extraordinary most of the time. But this is the promise of God’s kingdom—that God is at work, that what starts small will grow, that with faith the ordinary can be extraordinary.

From the Back Cover

In this invaluable resource, Yamasaki challenges conventional thinking and invites you to embrace the abundant life that Jesus offers. Through insightful messages, she encourages you to find nourishment in Jesus, re-evaluate your motives, and experience the profound work of Christ—whether you’re a pastor seeking material to supplement your own messages, or an individual on a quest for personal growth and renewal.