We have all experienced disappointment in relationships. Sometimes we wonder if it's even possible to have enduring, positive relationships in our homes, our work, and our communities.
In The Connection Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins digs deep into the biblical book of Philemon to give us a blueprint for building life-giving relationships in every sphere of our lives. This tiny book in the New Testament is a letter the apostle Paul wrote to a wealthy businessman named Philemon on behalf of his escaped bond servant, Onesimus. Containing only 22 sentences, the book of Philemon unlocks the code to forging interpersonal connections that stand the test of time.
With the practical and thoughtful Bible teaching he's known for, Dr. Hawkins reflects on every verse in Philemon in light of our relationships today. Following the style of the bestselling Code Series, The Connection Code explores:
If you long for deep, authentic friendships in a superficial world, discover what God's plan has always been for building relationships that last in The Connection Code.
Show moreWe have all experienced disappointment in relationships. Sometimes we wonder if it's even possible to have enduring, positive relationships in our homes, our work, and our communities.
In The Connection Code, trusted Bible teacher O. S. Hawkins digs deep into the biblical book of Philemon to give us a blueprint for building life-giving relationships in every sphere of our lives. This tiny book in the New Testament is a letter the apostle Paul wrote to a wealthy businessman named Philemon on behalf of his escaped bond servant, Onesimus. Containing only 22 sentences, the book of Philemon unlocks the code to forging interpersonal connections that stand the test of time.
With the practical and thoughtful Bible teaching he's known for, Dr. Hawkins reflects on every verse in Philemon in light of our relationships today. Following the style of the bestselling Code Series, The Connection Code explores:
If you long for deep, authentic friendships in a superficial world, discover what God's plan has always been for building relationships that last in The Connection Code.
Show moreO. S. Hawkins, a native of Fort Worth, Texas, is a graduate of
Texas Christian University (BBA) and Southwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary (MDiv, PhD). He is Chancellor and Senior
Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Evangelism at Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the former pastor of the
historic First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and is President
Emeritus of GuideStone Financial Resources, the world's largest
Christian-screened mutual fund serving 250,000 church workers and
Christian university personnel with an asset base exceeding twenty
billion dollars, where he served as President/CEO from 1997 to
2022.
Dr. Hawkins is the author of more than 50 books including the
bestselling "Code Series" with over two million in print, including
The Joshua Code: 52 Scripture Verses Every Believer Should Know,
The Bible Code: Finding Jesus in Every Book in the Bible, The
Christmas Code: Daily Devotionals Celebrating the Advent Season,
and The Easter Code: A 40-Day Journey to the Cross.
He preaches in churches and conferences across the nation. He is
married to Susie and has two daughters, two sons-in-law, and six
grandchildren. Visit him at OSHawkins.com and follow him on X
@OSHawkins.
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