One of my favorite books is a little paperback by Hannah Whittall Smith called “The Christian’s Secret to a Happy Life.” Now there is a title! There are many excellent summaries available that I have given links to at the bottom of this post, but I would encourage you to make the time and read …read in detail
Book Summaries
What if I don’t have the same enthusiasm about things as others?
That is a question so many of us have but are afraid to ask. I was helped tremendously by a book my friend recommended. Here are some rough notes, but my recommendation is to read the whole book. You may be able to get it from the library or purchase a used copy at dealoz.com …read in detail
So Why is Solitude Important?
From: Out of Solitude, by Henri Nouwen Being and Worth A life without a lonely place, that is, a life without a quiet center, easily becomes destructive. When we cling to the results of our actions as our only way of self-identification, then we become possessive and defensive and tend to look at our fellow …read in detail
Have you Read “Feel” by Matthew Elliot?
Feel – Matthew Elliot Download study guide at www.faithfulfeelings.com Your emotional makeup is a complex interaction between your personality, culture, family background, personal experience, and belief system. Each of us can benefit by knowing what emotions are and how God designed them to operate in our lives. To grow toward emotional fullness and maturity, we …read in detail
Are you concentration challenged?
The past weeks have been filled with challenges and yet with God’s help and praying friends, I am growing in my awareness of God’s presence right in the middle of it all! I have been greatly encouraged by the devotional book by Sarah Young, Jesus Calling. It is very popular right now and several people …read in detail
Are you looking for peace in all the wrong places?
We are familiar with the country song, “Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places,” but I realized today I was looking for peace in the wrong places. Here is my story. I am in the middle of more dental work and experiencing pain and discomfort. I was hoping to get more work finished today …read in detail
Time to Relax?
The following is from Jesus Calling by Sarah Young October 19 – Come to Me with your defenses down, ready to be blessed and filled with My Presence. Relax, and feel the relief of being totally open and authentic… One of the worst consequences of the Fall is the elaborate barriers people erect between themselves and …read in detail
How can I learn to hear God more? Part 6
We have been asking this question for several weeks now and it is time for a reality check. Are you learning to hear God more? Are you and I being intentional to make time and space available to God for my attention? You see we have all asked God from time to time, “Where are …read in detail
How can I learn to hear God more? Part 5
This session entitled, “Hearing God in the Context of the Kingdom of God,” encourages us to think upon the question, “How do does hearing God relate to living life in the kingdom of God?” We are encouraged again to think deeply and see how the big picture affects our day to day living. Dr. Willard …read in detail
How can I learn to hear God more? Part 4
The session entitled, “The Still Small Voice and its Rivals,” provided a wonderful “ah-ha” revelation for me. I saw that for many years, I had viewed my relationship with God as a project, an external study. In my eagerness to catch up with young people who had grown up in church and were familiar with …read in detail