To be strong, we have to be weak; to become mature we have to be like children; to live we have to die...This book is an exploration of how Christian paradoxes shape Christian faith. Reflecting on these paradoxes, the author argues, can encourage our spiritual growth and deepen our relationship with God. There are eight chapters, each with questions for reflection and study, and two appendices: 'An Introduction to Spiritual Reading' and 'A Guide for Group Reflection'.