Embracing The Life You Were Created For
God In Our Arms
Life as God intended
The God who spoke life into being gave us his Son, Jesus, the Christ.
God manifested his love for us by allowing himself to become utterly vulnerable, stepping into our reality. He longs to penetrate our hearts.
We have only to say "yes."
This is the central theme, beautifully explored, of God In Our Arms, a compilation of insightful sermons and short meditations by the Rev. Tom Hall, former Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh.
God In Our Arms explores the mystery of the all-powerful Creator willingly becoming a child and trusting human parents to meet his every need. It invites readers to ponder how divine vulnerability paves the way for us to embrace the ultimate gift—LIFE, as God intended it for us.
Each entry in this collection offers reflections on why we fall short of who we were created to be and then dares us to truly live—as followers of Jesus Christ.
As we learn to live, in wonder and gratitude for what God has done, God’s power takes root in us.
Searchers as well as lifelong believers will find this book a resource for better understanding the core of the Christian faith and growing in it.
God in Our Arms is an invitation to a deeper and richer way to live—a life imitating Jesus and embracing God's boundless grace.
Cover art: Simeon’s Song of Praise by Aert de Gelder (c. 1700).
Imagine
Imagine you were there that first Christmas. Imagine you were one of the shepherds who’d been visited by the angel. You ran to find the baby in the manger, and it was just as the angel said. What if Mary had said to you, “Do you want to hold him?” She smiled and put this little baby boy in your arms. You cradled him, supporting his head; you marveled at how tiny he was. You counted each little finger. Even without an angel visitation, a birth always seems like a miracle. You left and told everyone you knew. Some people believed you and others thought you were out of your mind. So began the earthly career of a singular life. The one through whom creation was spoken into being came to us, dependent on his parents and trusting in first century medical care. Imagine the lengths to which God has gone to have a relationship with us. Will we dare to take hold of the life God offers?
About Tom Hall
Rev. Tom Hall, a retired Air Force “bird” colonel, transitioned into a second career in ministry after a pivotal moment of faith realization. His impressive career spanned over three decades, including flying operations, intelligence, flight testing, headquarters staff, international duty, and three command assignments. Following his mi
Rev. Tom Hall, a retired Air Force “bird” colonel, transitioned into a second career in ministry after a pivotal moment of faith realization. His impressive career spanned over three decades, including flying operations, intelligence, flight testing, headquarters staff, international duty, and three command assignments. Following his military service, Tom pursued a Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. His other degrees include a B.S. from the Air Force Academy, an M.S. in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, and a Doctor of Humane Letters from Waynesburg University. He served as the 15th senior pastor of the historic First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, using his experience and faith to guide his congregation. His book, God in Our Arms, reflects his spiritual journey.