Christian Wisdom of the Jedi Masters

Spiritual Themes in Star Wars That Reflect the "One True Myth"—Christianity "Dick Staub′s tour through the spirituality of Star Wars is inspiring and fun. Anyone like me, who grew up lionizing Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, should read this book. It will both carry you back to your childhood and support your spirit as you make your way through adulthood." — Lauren Winner , author, Girl Meets God and Real Sex: The Naked Truth About Chastity "For years Dick Staub has been digging into popular culture to expose the threads of spiritual gold that run through it. Star Wars is his mother lode, and with eloquence he echoes Master Yoda announcing to young seekers, ′Already know you that which you need.′" — Jeffrey Overstreet , film columnist/critic, Christianity Today and Paste Magazine "Dick Staub is a Christian warrior sage who unashamedly trains and equips the present generation for this one true mythic battle." — Marty O′Donnell , audio director, Bungie Studios; winner, Rolling Stone Magazine′s 2003 "Best Game Soundtrack" of the Year (for HALO) "Star Wars seems to have stolen our message, wrapped it in science fiction, and changed entertainment. Dick Staub challenges us to take it back, wrap it around our everyday reality, and change people′s lives." — Rand Miller , CEO, Cyan Worlds; cocreator, Myst, Riven, URU "Like a Jedi master, Dick Staub delivers sharp, counterintuitive insights that the next generation seeks. Prepare to discover a force far greater than any you′ve ever imagined." — Craig Detweiler , author, A Matrix of Meanings: Finding God in Pop Culture "Few public figures have as much experience brokering the conversation between media culture and Christianity as Dick Staub. Both pop culture artists and inquisitive Christians know that his reputation rests on his ability to speak to both audiences, to keep it real." — Tom Beaudoin , author, Virtual Faith: The Irreverent Spiritual Quest of Generation X and Consuming Faith

Acknowledgments. Introduction. PART ONE: THE LORD OF THE FORCE. Chapter 1: Lord of the Force. Chapter 2: The Lost Sayings. PART TWO: SEEKING. Chapter 3: Believe. Chapter 4: "Do. Or Do Not. There Is No Try." Chapter 5: Wake Up. Be Healed. Be Saved. Chapter 6: Seek First. Chapter 7: Will One Thing. Chapter 8: The Seeker Is Sought. PART THREE: KNOWING. Chapter 9: Enter the Cloud of Unknowing. Chapter 10: Don’t Miss the Big Reveal. Chapter 11: Meditate. Chapter 12: Go Deep in a Shallow Age. Chapter 13: Aim High and Let Grace Fill the Gap. Chapter 14: Trust the Lord of the Force. Chapter 15: Know and Love the Word. Chapter 16: Obey the Word. Chapter 17: Believe to See. Chapter 18: The Lord of the Force You Are Not. PART FOUR: FIGHTING. Chapter 19: Changed. Chapter 20: "Always Two There Are, a Master and an Apprentice". Chapter 21: Renounce the Dark Side. Chapter 22: Prepare for War, Live for Peace. Chapter 23: These Weapons Are Your Life. Chapter 24: Use All Your Weapons. Chapter 25: Be Strong! The Battle Is the Lord′s! Chapter 26: Receive the Power. Chapter 27: Power in the Blood. Chapter 28: Flee the Dark Path. Chapter 29: Love Your Father. PART FIVE: SERVING. Chapter 30: Make Your Masterpiece by Living It. Chapter 31: Loving, Transforming Presence. Chapter 32: Counter Culture Like an Alien. Chapter 33: Better World, Better Way. Chapter 34: Preserve, Repair, and Make Beautiful. Chapter 35: Live Simply, Pack Light, Hold Loose. Chapter 36: The Least of These. Chapter 37: Pursue God in the Company of Friends. Chapter 38: Forgive, Forgive, and Again Forgive. Chapter 39: In Age Is Opportunity. Chapter 40: Another Chance. Chapter 41: Touch the Sky. Notes. The Author.

Dick Staub is an award–winning broadcaster, writer, and speaker whose work focuses on interpreting faith and culture. The director of the Center for Faith and Culture and adjunct professor at Seattle Pacific University, he is also the radio personality behind the Dick Staub Show, an award–winning, nationally syndicated daily broadcast he hosted for fifteen years. Dick′s interviews are a popular feature on Christianity Today′s website, and his daily blog (www.dickstaub.com) draws thousands of visitors each month. He serves on the board of Image: A Journal of Religion & the Arts and plays a strategic role in the C.S. Lewis Foundation.