{"product_id":"keyholes-steven-l-barr-9798218749767","title":"Keyholes: Modern Parables of Faith, Identity, Purpose, and Belonging","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEYHOLES: Modern Parables of Faith, Identity, Purpose, and Belonging\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat if Jesus told parables about the issues of today?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKEYHOLES\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of 52 short, soul-stirring modern stories that slip past defenses and speak straight to the heart. These aren't tidy tales tied with a bow-they're invitations to wrestle, to wonder, and to wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryday objects-raincoats, backpacks, nametags, junk drawers, napkins, flashlights, and more-become doorways into timeless truth. Each story plays like a micro-movie for the imagination, uncovering grace in the middle of challenge, beauty in brokenness, and meaning in overlooked places.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese parables are bold yet compassionate, speaking into the real struggles of our time. Each one dares to expose what we often hide, while gently pointing us toward grace and transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd the journey doesn't stop on the page. \u003cb\u003eEvery story includes a link to a short video micro-teaching from the author, Steven L. Barr, offering deeper insight into the parable's meaning and how it connects to your life.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Parables aren't puzzles to be solved-they're mirrors and windows,\"\u003c\/i\u003e says Barr. \u003ci\u003e\"They invite us to see our own story more clearly-and to realize that Jesus is already present in the middle of it.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarr is the founding leader of \u003cb\u003eCast Member Church\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eCM Thrive\u003c\/b\u003e, a global mentoring network that empowers Disney Cast Members to thrive in life, career, and purpose. Since 2012, he has mentored those who are critical of religion, conflicted about faith, and confused by Christians-guiding them through the issues of truth, identity, meaning, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKEYHOLES\u003c\/i\u003e embodies that mission-using everyday imagery to spark reflection and draw readers closer to truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is for those who feel disconnected or disillusioned with religion, as well as for longtime followers of Jesus longing to see Him in a new light. You won't find bullet points or easy answers here-just a quiet voice inviting you to see differently. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd maybe... to live differently too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steven L. Barr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798218749767\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cast Member Church\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 356\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d","brand":"Steven L. Barr","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49083814347007,"sku":"9798218749767","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/keyholes-steven-l-barr-9798218749767","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}