Norma Jean Duncan

Feet on Earth, Head in Heaven: The Challenge of Living in Two Worlds Norma Jean Duncan

Synopsis: Norma Jean Duncan found God following a personal revelation of his love. In a life now dedicated to him, she offers her readers an account of her journey that illustrates the difficulties of living in a secular world with a heavenly perspective. Duncan weaves personal reflections into her discussions on the glory of God, prayer, love, forgiveness, obedience, and terminal illness and shows the relevance of scriptural wisdom to the life of every modern believer. There are chapters on eternal scriptural truth, and the factors that corrupt it and lead to the promotion of intolerance and injustice in organized religion. The author examines this difficulty in relation to subjects like creation, sexuality, gender submission, faith and works, the spiritual standing of those who have no knowledge of Christ, and the rise of aggressive atheism. Through discussion of these controversial but important topics, her intention is that the Christian community will lead and not follow the contemporary secular world. Endorsements: "Duncan's remarkably wise book will inspire both Christian and non-Christian alike with her insightful examination of the moral and psychological flaws that weigh us down, and her joyous description of the spiritual journey we must all take to become more compassionate and humane human beings." --Irina Dunn, Director, ID Consultancy "Norma Jean Duncan isn't afraid to face some of the failings of the church. You don't always have to agree with what she says to find spiritual benefit from this book. For anybody interested in the spiritual world, this book will be well worth reading." --Colin Chamberlain, Retired Baptist Minister Author Biography: Norma Jean Duncan has worked in teaching hospitals in Australia and the United Kingdom and obtained a post-graduate degree from the Royal College of Surgeons. After working in a wide variety of medical posts in the community, she settled into a family General Practice in her hometown in Australia. More than a job, her work was a way of life that fostered a deep empathy for the human condition.