Like a short spoon in a tall glass, people’s attention simply cannot reach the bottom of our profound longing to be valued. Only God can reach thatLike a short spoon in a tall glass, people’s attention simply cannot reach the bottom of our profound longing to be valued. Only God can reach that place because he is the One who created that place....more
We think God is waiting for us to pull ourselves together, but actually He is waiting for us to come to Him and fall apart.
I have read many of JenWe think God is waiting for us to pull ourselves together, but actually He is waiting for us to come to Him and fall apart.
I have read many of Jennie’s books that have landed, spot on, for me. Her heart is good and I feel as if this book will be the exact right thing for most everyone.
For me, this came in a little short and left me wanting. I did love learning many revelations of how emotions have a biblical bases and combing through scripture to find them. How our emotions are tools to connect us to God, and each other. Only, I kept waiting for more. More on how to better use my emotions in applying to real life situations. More on, I just don’t know.
Overal this is a good book and, I’m sure, that it will help many. I am suprised, like the author, that this is a subject that has been largely overlooked, by theological study. It gave me much to ponder....more
God is always there for me now, whenever I clear my channel to feel his awesomeness. It’s hard to believe, given everything, that he still shows upGod is always there for me now, whenever I clear my channel to feel his awesomeness. It’s hard to believe, given everything, that he still shows up for us mortals, but he does, and that’s the point: love always wins.”
Heartbreaking ~ is the word that comes to mind as I read this book ~ after Matthew’s bright light, went out.
“Friends” was background to my life at the time of its airing. So much of how my life was, got reflected back to me, on screen. I knew it intimately. The show, and Perry especially, were a cushion that made the small, daily mundane, not so hard. The humor, comic timing and realness of it all, was nothing short of pure genius.
To know now the hell of Matthew Perry’s life, is heartbreaking. Having some intimate knowledge on how insidious, addiction weaves its way into life and family, following his voice in the book was like poking a bruise that will never heal.
Perry was a bright light on screen and has, through his book, shown another light on an issue many would rather not see. Yet, not seeing does not make it go away. We are all a part of the fabric of humanity. Most, should hit our knees, and thank God above that we dodged the bullet of addiction. Only, we are all addicted as long as one of us is. Perry expounds on how he wanted to help others. Perhaps we can take a page from his book and turn back and lend a hand up. “Love always wins.”
Read the audio version narrated excellently by Perry himself. Getting the story, raw, with emphases only he could match, is priceless.
The Spirit is the dove of peace who calms us, the gift giver who equips us, the river of living water who flows out of us to refresh the world.
MaxThe Spirit is the dove of peace who calms us, the gift giver who equips us, the river of living water who flows out of us to refresh the world.
Max Lucado has a way of taking some of the hard, perhaps confusing, concepts in the Bible, and making them clear. In this book he takes on the Holy Spirit, and makes clear who the spirit is, and how he can work within us, if only we believe and ask him in.
He empowers us to be what he calls us to be.
Jesus walked the earth, and died at the age of 33, after which he conquered death and appeared on earth another 40 days. During those 40 days he gave instruction to his disciples to wait on The Holy Spirit, prior to going out. Jesus was confident of the disciples and empowered them to preach His message of salvation, and that we are never alone. Jesus would leave us with the power of the Holy Spirit, as our guide, comforter and peace giver.
I admit that my study of, and knowledge of exactly who the Holy Spirit is, was lacking. I needed this book, not only to make clear who the Holy Spirit is, but to harness the full potential of how The Spirit moves and empowers me to live my life with the full knowledge of, and leaning on, The Spirit - made real. I have studied the Bible my entire life. Only, I acknowledge that this book is truly eye opening, and life changing. I now read the scripture in a new light, and with new eyes.
This review is for the audio version of the book - which is read by the author. I’m also reading a hard copy, to go along with a Bible study.
Reading Richard Paul Evans, is always a moving experience and one I look forward to every Christmas season. This book is part of a series, but can cer Reading Richard Paul Evans, is always a moving experience and one I look forward to every Christmas season. This book is part of a series, but can certainly be read as a stand alone. Read the audio version.
The moment of perceiving something beautiful confers on the perceiver the gift of life.
So often we read books that instruct. Instruction on how toThe moment of perceiving something beautiful confers on the perceiver the gift of life.
So often we read books that instruct. Instruction on how to do things, how to attain things - how we should be living or what we are doing, right or wrong. In this book you will find instructions on how to unplug, pause and soak up the beauty that is all around. The message is a simple one, only ever so hard to do (re: chapter 9). Read this book and realize the beauty we so often overlook. It will feed your soul. It will bring you nearer to your higher power. It will change your life and the possibilities are endless.
Yes Yes & Yes. Our bodies and minds do not come with user manuals. We instinctively put in nourishment, and we rest. But, do we truly do the mental seYes Yes & Yes. Our bodies and minds do not come with user manuals. We instinctively put in nourishment, and we rest. But, do we truly do the mental self-care that is needed, especially in the harried world we live in? With mental health crises on the rise, TRUST, without some conscious attention given to this, on a singular bases, you Will.Not.Thrive. Please, don’t live a life going from crises to crises, without a level of self care, of self awareness, of mental detox practiced on a daily bases. A dry well does not have anything to draw on. This book will give you real tasks to do, in order to see that your well never runs dry. ...more
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