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Sunday, June 10, 2012

Hearing God: 30 Different Ways Review

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I got the book faster than I expected and it was in excellent condition, even though I was told the book was used. Way to go Amazon!

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Hearing God's Call: Ways of Discernment for Laity and Clergy Review

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For any Christian seeking better discernment for God's call in their life ... this is a MUST READ!

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How can one discern if a calling truly is from God? How can one be alert to the fact that one call is ending and another is beginning? In this insightful book Ben Campbell Johnson gives inspiring, experience-based advice on these and other questions concerning the call of God. Johnson begins by relating several stories of both laypersons and clergy who have experienced God's call. He does so in order to underscore two significant points: God is still calling believers today, just as he did in earlier times, and God's empowering call extends to clergy and laity alike. In the rest of the book Johnson explores various aspects of the call, offering spiritually wise observations on how best to discern and respond to the voice of God. Although Hearing God's Call is about a serious spiritual subject, Johnson never discusses it in a vague or nebulous fashion but always anchors it in instructive particulars. He uses numerous relevant anecdotes to illustrate his principal points, and he provides a thoughtful series of discernment exercises at the end of each chapter. The book concludes with an appendix that examines prominent biblical figures who experienced God's call, including Peter, Paul, John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother of Jesus. Filled with rich spiritual insights, many inspirational stories, and much practical advice, this book will help anyone seeking to hear God's call with greater clarity and act on it with greater conviction.

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Friday, February 17, 2012

The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives Review

The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives
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This book, "The Spirit of the Disciplines," is part of a trilogy which includes "In Search of Guidance" (later revised and retitled "Hearing God") and culminates in "The Divine Conspiracy." Do not make the mistake of thinking that the latter book, as good as it is, surpasses and makes obsolete the other two. All three are great books in their own right and supplement each other and should be read together as the author intended. Also, Willard's books are good complimentary companions to those by Richard Foster, especially his "Celebration of Discipline" and "Prayer: Finding The Heart's True Home." In fact, in "The Spirit of the Disciplines," Willard refers readers to "Celebration of Discipline" for more practical application of the disciplines since his book's main thrust is to provide a practical theology of the spiritual disciplines which he felt was lacking in contemporary Christian literature. Another good book on the spiritual disciplines is "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald S. Whitney which takes into consideration Willard's and Foster's insights and adds a few of its own, including the important one that "meditation is the missing link between Bible intake and prayer." I also consider spiritual mentoring to be important and I've found the book by Randy Reese and Keith Anderson entitled "Spiritual Mentoring: A Guide for Seeking and Giving Direction" to be very useful in this regard. Reese and Anderson also value the wisdom of the Christian spiritual masters of old, as do Foster and Willard, and saturate their book with their insights.
Willard's thrust in this book is to emphasize and expound the vital importance of the spiritual disciplines to the Christian life and to clear away popular misconceptions of them. In the preface, he says: "My central claim is that we CAN become like Christ by doing one thing - by following him in the overall style of life he chose for himself. If we have faith in Christ, we must believe that he knew how to live. We can, through faith and grace, become like Christ by practicing the types of activities he engaged in, by arranging our whole lives around the activities he himself practiced in order to remain constantly at home in the fellowship of his Father." He continues: "What activities did Jesus practice? Such things as solitude and silence, prayer, simple and sacrificial living, intense study and meditation upon God's Word and God's ways, and service to others. Some of these will certainly be even more necessary to us than they were to him, because of our greater or different need. But in a balanced life of such activities, we will be constantly enlivened by `The Kingdom Not of This World' - the Kingdom of Truth as seen in John 18:36 - 37." We must go beyond asking "What would Jesus do?" to practicing what Jesus practiced. "Following `in his steps' cannot be equated with behaving as he did when he was `on the spot.' To live as Christ lived is to live as he did all his life."
Some of the misconceptions he exposes, as they relate to practicing the spiritual disciplines, include the denigration of the physical body and confusing it with the fallen human nature, and the elevation of poverty as a virtue and denigration of wealth as a vice. He takes exception to some of the ascetic practices of some of the early Christian monks who went so far as to abuse their bodies. He also states: "to withhold our bodies from religion is to exclude religion from our lives" (pg. 30). Spiritual life is the body's fulfillment. He also respectfully disagrees with such notables as John Wesley and Alastair MacIntyre who more or less see the rich as destined for Hell. Additionally, he argues that salvation is not JUST forgiveness, as popularly taught today, but a new order of life (which includes forgiveness). He expounds more on this disagreement in his book "The Divine Conspiracy" and there takes exception to theologians such as Charles Ryrie. This disagreement is one of the contemporary controversial issues (not only among Arminians and Calvinists but even among those who believe in "eternal security" or "once-saved, always-saved") and involves the relationship of faith and obedience in a true (not just professing) Christian's life. Willard's position seems to be that discipleship and/or obedience to Christ is NOT optional but integral to what it means to be a Christian. But this implies that a lack of discipleship to Christ (which includes a lack of some sort of spiritual discipline in one's life) means a lack of salvation. This is what provokes debate since some see this as promoting the idea that we maintain our salvation by works, an idea that surely Willard would reject because it misunderstands his point about the relational aspect of salvation inherent in discipleship. He sees two great omissions from Christ's great commission in the contemporary Church (that is, among those who profess to be Christians): 1) the omission of making disciples, and 2) the omission of the step of taking our converts through training that will bring them ever increasingly to do what Jesus directed (see Appendix II). This book is intended as a biblical corrective to those omissions and I think it contributes admirably to that purpose. This is essential reading.

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How to Live as Jesus LivedDallas Willard, one of today's most brilliant Christian thinkers and author of The Divine Conspiracy (Christianity Today's 1999 Book of the Year), presents a way of living that enables ordinary men and women to enjoy the fruit of the Christian life. He reveals how the key to self-transformation resides in the practice of the spiritual disciplines, and how their practice affirms human life to the fullest. The Spirit of the Disciplines is for everyone who strives to be a disciple of Jesus in thought and action as well as intention.

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Hearing God Through the Year (Through the Year Devotionals) Review

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Last year I was given a copy of this devotional guide as a gift by some very good friends who seem to know me very well and I have been using it regularly since then. Dallas Willard's writings are a tremendous inspiration and encouragement to me. They are best read in small bites and chewed thoroughly. Jan Johnson has done a fine job of compiling the main points of Willard's book Hearing God into a devotional format that encourages just this type of reading on a very essential matter for every Christian. Reading a book about how to interact with God is not enough, no matter how good the book. The opportunity to practice is a crucial part of the learning process. Many devotional reading books jump from one one topic to another. This has much more continuity and focus. This format is ideal for the way one ought to approach such a foundational spiritual subject. Of course, it's no substitute for the original book but it's a great help in soaking in that book's ideas. It should be easy for anyone to find the time to do the short readings and exercises in this book. There is a short introduction that is helpful in getting the reader started in doing the kind of prayerful meditation and reflection that is encouraged by the book but people who aren't familiar with these practices might want to read one of Jan Johnson's other books on prayer and meditation as well. For example: When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer. I highly recommend this book and all of Dallas Willard's books.

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Being close to God means communicating with him--telling him what is on our hearts in prayer and understanding what he is saying to us. The second half of this conversation is so important--and so difficult. How do we hear God? In these daily devotionals Dallas Willard helps us understand how we can know the voice of God and act on it. Each day you'll read Scripture on this topic and find suggestions for prayer, journaling and reflection to draw you into God's presence. You may be surprised--and even transformed--by what you discover.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Sorting It Out: Discerning God's Call to Ministry Review

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I read this book after it was recommended to me while discussing with a friend what I considered a "call to ministry". Cullinan seems to have lots of experience in dealing with and discerning these calls. The book is helpful and insightful for those who think they feel a call of some sort, but are not sure if it is legit, or for those who know it is legit, but don't know what to do about it.

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Sorting It Out walks Christians of all ages through the questions and uncertainties that come with a person’s call to vocational ministry. Alice R. Cullinan analyzes what a call is, provides many examples of how others have received the call, considers the different kinds of ministry opportunities, and offers advice on how to proceed once one discerns a calling from God.

Ideal for students of Christian schools and seminaries, Sorting It Out is also appropriate for admissions counselors, youth pastors, and others who might be involved with advising persons who seek God’s call for their lives.


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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear the Voice of God Review

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I just finished reading He Speaks to Me by Priscilla Shirer and it was wonderful! If you like Beth Moore, you will definitely like Ms. Shirer. Some books that I read like this often fizzle out towards the end and pack less punch, but this one only got better. I think I underlined half the book! I felt encouraged, comforted and convicted all at the same time and I very much look forward to applying this practical principles to my life. They are not new principles, but her directness and clarity really made it so real to me. I can also relate to her as she is a mom of young children as well! It is based on 1 Samuel 3. Very worth the read!

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Do you want to develop a more intimate prayer life? Even more, do you want to hear from God in practical ways? Let Priscilla Shirer prepare you by giving you a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit. Based on the life of Samuel, who first heard God's voice while still a small boy, and packed with practical examples from Priscilla's own life. He Speaks to Me speaks directly to the need to develop a richer prayer life and deeper, more intimate relationship with God, and to learn how to comfortably share their experience of God with others. Very well timed, given the trends.

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Listening Prayer: Learning to Hear God's Voice and Keep a Prayer Journal Review

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This book was one of the most nurturing I have found on the subject of prayer. Leanne Payne, unlike many other authors coming coming from a Charismatic background, emphasizes the fact that prayer and a relationship with Christ is simple persistence, and work. While other authors say this with their words, I saw this "persistence and work" theme emphasized over, and over. Her book erased any thought of a "quick and easy" relationship; her emphasis centers on Christ, and Christ alone.
My only criticism is my desire, even need, to have more examples. I appreciated her narrative, and her use of Scriptural authority. However, real life examples, woven into the text, would have been helpful. She gave some examples (especially in her chapter in Chapter 12 on "How God Speaks to His Children"), but more would have been helpful to place her discussion into a context. Also, she was extremely circumspect in detailing one of her own experiences; after reading it, I did not know what she was trying to express, or what, precisely, occurred.
This criticism is the only reason for my four-star rating. If I could, I would give a "4.5" or a "4.6." This book is one to be read several times, and I highly recommend it.

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Shows readers how they can experience a fuller, more meaningful prayer life by learning how to listen to God.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond Review

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Without a doubt, one of the most misunderstood aspects of the Christian life is what we mean when we say that we "heard from the Lord", "received a prompting from God", or otherwise received specific divine direction. The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God. Having the Guts to Respond. is a decent, basic, easily readable explanation of what it means to hear God's voice, but I felt that it lacked depth. I should point out that I received an advance reading copy of the book, so perhaps some of my problems with the book will be corrected in the final publication copy. Chapter 4, "How to Know When You're Hearing from God," is probably the most important chapter in a book like this. Hybels shared 5 filters that he uses to "test every whisper" he hears - to make sure they are from God. But, here I was a little confused, because the first filter was "Is the Prompting Truly from God?". I think his point here was simply to emphasize that not every "prompting" or "whisper" is from God - but that was the point of the whole chapter anyway. The other four filters he listed were: "Is it Scriptural?", "Is it wise?", "Is it in tune with your own character?" (another one I had a problem with) and "What do the people you most trust think about it?" Hybels referred to the "Is it in tune with your own character?" test as the "wiring test," and while I understand his point that God typically does not ask us to do something that is out of character with the way he wired us - that is not always necessarily the case. The Scriptures are full of examples of the most unlikely people being asked to do things that could be considered completely out of character for them. The Lord sometimes uses such unlikely assignments to shape and mold our character to be more like His. The Power of a Whisper isn't a bad book. Hybels gives a number of inspiring examples of the benefits of listening to God's whispers, and a few examples of the consequences of our inattention. But there are much better books on the subject in my opinion. Consider Dallas Willard's Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God, or Henry and Richard Blackaby's Hearing God's Voice, or a resource specifically geared to discerning God's will for your life such as M. Blaine Smith's classic Knowing God's Will: Finding Guidance for Specific Decisions. I like to read Hybels on leadership, but just think that others have done a better job with this important topic.
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'Without a hint of exaggeration,' says pastor and author Bill Hybels in his new book, The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond, 'the ability to discern divine direction has saved me from a life of sure boredom and self-destruction. God's well-timed words have redirected my path, rescued me from temptation and re-energized me during some of my deepest moments of despair.' In The Power of a Whisper, vision is cast for what life can look like when God's followers choose to hear from heaven as they navigate life on earth. Whispers that arbitrate key decisions, nudges that rescue from dark nights of the soul, promptings that spur on growth, urgings that come by way of another person, inspiration that opens once-glazed-over eyes to the terrible plight people face in this world---through firsthand accounts spanning fifty-seven years of life, more than thirty of which have been spent in the trenches of ministry, Hybels promotes passion in Christ-followers' hearts for being wide open to hearing from God, and for getting gutsier about doing exactly what he says to do. For more information go to: www.thewhisperwall.com.

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Thursday, September 22, 2011

God Talk: Cautions for Those Who Hear God's Voice Review

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We've all heard it said, and have probably said it ourselves- "God told me to go into this ministry..." Sometimes it's a calling, a leading, a tug, a voice, or a whisper, but it's pretty much the same. One of the most treasured spiritual practices in evangelicalism today is receiving communication from God, and not just from the Bible.
In God Talk, Ruth Tucker takes the practice of hearing God's voice to task. She notes, "our reported words from God often sound eerily like our own." (8) Most of the book is comprised of analysis of stories and points made by those who teach on how to discern God's voice- such as Dallas Willard, Jack Deere, and Henry Blackaby.
Ultimately, Ruth Tucker contends that God is a God of silence, and this if not a bad thing. "The talkative God of today is a second-rate version of the Trinitarian God, who as Father spoke in times past, who as Son incarnate lived among us, and who as Spirit inspired and illumines the Scriptures, the silent Word of God." (14) She insists that we must recognize, "God is God, and with that recognition we must accept the silence of God." (173)
While there is much in the book I agree with, there were a number of problematic points. For instance, in chapter three she charges Christian apologists with claiming to speak for God (incidentally, something Paul told us we do in 2 Cor 5:20) and not doing it well. In the course of her rant, she mischaracterizes Reformed Epistemology, indicates that Reformed theology teaches "only a small percentage of people" will be saved (which is false), and repeats the popular fiction that after C.S. Lewis was "deeply disturbed" by a debate in 1948 with Elizabeth Anscombe he "wrote primarily children's fantasy tales." (57)
After being down on those who claim to hear from God, Ruth Tucker claims she's heard the voice of God in waterfalls. "I'm convinced we can hear the silent voice of God in nature." (164) Though she explains that this is rooted in her belief that nature is a second volume of God's revelation, she doesn't clearly explain what she means by the "silent voice of God in nature" or how it qualitatively differs from those who claim to hear God in their prayers.
God Talk attempts to be the much-needed corrective against a Christianity that loves to put words in God's mouth. In her analysis of contemporary literature and narratives, Ruth Tucker mostly succeeds, but periodically stumbles along the way.

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Does God speak?The answer seems clear. Books abound on the topic of hearing God's voice. And many believers testify to God's conversational guidance in their life: "God told me to help you." "I knew it was God speaking to me."Our culture reinforces the idea that speaking--constant speaking--is good and natural and essential. In those rare moments during a day when talking ceases or when we're alone, we quickly find some way to fill the void, whether turning on the television or radio, or calling someone on the phone. With others, and especially with God, we get the message: speaking is good, silence is bad.But still, Ruth Tucker is not afraid to ask the question, "Does God speak?" And her answer might surprise you. She urges caution in speaking about hearing God, pointing out that our privatized spirituality often sets those who hear God on a pedestal and leaves those who don't feeling spiritually inferior. Further, she shows how the expectation of conversation may too easily humanize God in our minds, causing us to approach God with the same attitude we have when we call a friend on the phone. And if God does speak, how can we be sure our own desires are not affecting our interpretation of God's voice?In God Talk Tucker offers us a new paradigm for viewing silence and prayer. Rather than feeling inferior when we don't hear God speak, she helps us lean more deeply on his silent, Spirit-inspired Word. By examining the Trinity, Tucker gives us a new glimpse of how God the Father spoke his words in the past, how Christ the Incarnate Word lived among us, and how the Holy Spirit speaks to us now through Scripture. Here is a probing, thought-provoking read on how our present, active, powerful God relates to us and how we, in turn, should relate to God.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Hearing God: An Easy-to-Follow, Step-by-Step Guide to Two-Way Communication with God Review

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HEARING GOD: AN EASY-TO-FOLLOW, STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION WITH GOD has been revised and expanded in this new edition showing readers how to discern God's voice and find God's will for life. The focus is on developing a richer prayer life that moves to two-way conversions with God: this title offers a detailed survey on how to make these communications count.


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Christians often struggle with prayer because it has become a one-way conversation with the ceiling. It doesn't have to be this way! In this revised and updated edition of the classic bestseller, Peter Lord offers an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to developing a rich prayer life--moving believers from one-way communication to God to two-way communication with God.God still speaks today, and when believers pursue a dynamic personal relationship with him, they will learn to recognize and cherish his voice.

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Monday, August 22, 2011

How to Hear the Voice of God Review

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This book is a shorter, simpler version of Divine Revelation, complete with a bound-in CD that will take you on the deepest meditation you have ever had. Not only that, but you will actually EXPERIENCE wholly encompassing, mind-blowing, transformative contact with God! What could be better than that? Seriously?
You will learn the metaphysics of what happens to your consciousness as you descend into deeper and deeper contact with Spirit, and then you will experience just that in the meditation. You will learn the basic blocks that keep us from communing with God, and how to heal them!
I have purchased several copies of this book to share with people who were frustrated in their spiritual growth, and it has been instrumental at moving people forward on their path.
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Susan Shumsky spent 20 years living and studying with a world-famous Maharishi, only to find that going through someone else to get to God wasn't the answer. Finally, she discovered the direct link to God within. In How to Hear the Voice of God, she shares the techniques that will enable you to do likewise.So why do we need to hear God?Many people panic when confronted with difficult choices in life, and choose unwisely. But making wise decisions with confidence is vital to one's happiness, health, and survival. Having an "inner counselor" on whom you can rely can bring you peace. In this world of confusion, you can choose the right path by listening to that "still, small voice."Through this inspiring book, you will learn:*How to meditate and directly experience the divine presence.*How to get clear, precise messages and answers to practical questions from the voice of God within.*How to release blockages that prevent you from hearing the divine voice.*How to distinguish between the true divine voice and other inner voices.*How to put your life back on track and in order.A special CD bound into the book helps readers open to the inner voice through a powerful, field-proven guided meditation that tens of thousands have used to successfully develop their intuition in a practical way.With How to Hear the Voice of God, you can open the pipeline to Spirit and begin the flow of love, healing, wisdom, and inspiration from the being within.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

The Power of a Whisper Participant's Guide: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond Review

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I bought the book- The Power of a Whisper - and just had to get the participant's guide. Now waiting for the DVD so a group of friends can go through this with me. An amazing book - eveerything I wanted to know in easy to read and understand language. Samuel's prayer - great to remember

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God still speaks, is anyone listening?Join bestselling author and pastor Bill Hybels in this four-session video-based study where your group will learn to navigate life through whispers from God.Through this dynamic teaching and group study, you will learn to practice hearing from God, surrender to the voice of God, obey his promptings and become a more effective kingdom-builder.This Participant's Guide is designed to help facilitate group discussion and further study alongside the Power of a Whisper DVD.For more information go to: www.thewhisperwall.com.

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Sunday, July 31, 2011

Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God Review

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I first read In Search of Guidance because of the great experience I had with Willard's other book, The Spirit of the Disciplines. In Guidance we are presented with non-trivial explanations on how to align our lives in such a way as to be open to the direction of God. I was particularly impressed with the depth of the book. Before even stating how we are to hear God, Willard discusses the role our beliefs have in the matter. This seems so obvious, but it is so often overlooked. It is obvious because if we do not believe that God speaks through events and other happenings we will always be waiting for the quintissential lighting bolt of inspiration. Willard also discusses the role our very lives have in communion with God. He states that if we are not living lives in alignment with God's will it will be pretty hard to hear God, since in essence we are ignoring Him in our very being. Thus Willard elaborates on two themes that I have not found in other books. Only after this discussion does Willard launch into how we come to recognize God's voice - not normally in a thunderous clang but in the small whisper leading us to right action. This was especially important to me because I have had much contact with Christians who seem paralyzed if they get no momentous sign from God after a few prayers. But Willard tells us that sometimes - believe it or not - a person may not hear that big bang and make a decision and still be following the will of God since whatever choice they make will be in accordance with God's will, granted that they are living a life in close communion and alignment with God. I commend Willard for this penetrating book. At least for an engineering mind like mine it made great sense and certainly explained the totality of my interaction with God in asking for guidance.

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"God spoke to me.""The Spirit spoke to my heart.""God revealed the idea to me."Being close to God means communicating with him--telling him what is on our hearts in prayer and hearing and understanding what he is saying to us. It is this second half of our conversation with God that is so important but that can also be so difficult. How do we hear his voice? How can we be sure that what we think we hear is not our own subconscious? What role does the Bible play? What if what God says to us is not clear?The key, says best-selling author Dallas Willard, is to focus not so much on individual actions and decisions as on building our personal relationship with our Creator. In this updated classic, originally published as In Search of Guidance, the author provides rich spiritual insight into how we can hear God's voice clearly and develop an intimate partnership with him in the work of his kingdom.

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Friday, July 22, 2011

Call Me Crazy, but I'm Hearing God's Voice: Secrets to Hearing the Voice of God Review

Call Me Crazy, but I'm Hearing God's Voice: Secrets to Hearing the Voice of God
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What an awesome book about how God wants to speak to us and through us. All we have to do is listen.
God operates outside the realm of reason. When it comes to dealing with the impossible, you must simply act on God's word and voice. God wants us to live our life through the Spirit and to be led by his Spirit, not our mind, emotions or fear of man.
I recommend this book to all those that want to hear God's voice. Sometimes it will sould crazy what he speaks to you, but listen and obey. The Bible is our guide.

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Kim Clement has had many critics over the years, but the movers and shakers in the world are sitting up and taking notice of this out of the box prophet.In his new book, Kim shares some of the amazing stories of accurate prophecies that God has been giving him.The personal words shared with individuals in his meetings are incredible enough, but the words he has been given on a national and even worldwide scale lift him into a realm not shared by many.His passion expressed here is to make it clear that anyone can hear and be the voice of God in the earth.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Speak Lord, I'm Listening: How to Hear God's Voice Above the Noise Review

Speak Lord, I'm Listening: How to Hear God's Voice Above the Noise
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What a wonderful book on hearing God's voice in our everyday lives. The author's premise is that God speaks to us day daily, but most of us haven't learned how to hear Him clearly. Besides the "normal ways" we expect to hear from God such as through His Word, through circumstances, and through other Christians, Kredier gives over 50 examples of how God speaks to us in unique ways. He also gives advice on how to discern that it is Him speaking.
It was an exceptional read.


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Jesus said, My sheep hear my voice, but many Christians do not know how to hear from God. In this practical, story-rich guidebook, international teacher Larry Kreider shows believers how to develop a listening relationship with the Lord. Speak Lord, I'm Listening explores the multiple ways Christians can hear the voice of God in today's world. It offers real life examples of how God teaches His followers to listen. Contains tips in each chapter for distinguishing His voice from the noise of Satan's interference. Christians across the denominational spectrum will develop a closer and deeper relationship with God as they learn 50 unique ways to listen to Him. You will realize that God was speaking to you all along but, like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, you didn't know it was Him!

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Thursday, June 23, 2011

Hearing God's Voice Review

Hearing God's Voice
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I thought that this book was worth buying, I got a lot out of it. This book is about having a better relationship with God by learning to hear his voice, finding and following His will. It's a good book for new Christians and mature ones. They also ask the question if God talks to people today and if God has a will for every Christian's life, they present both arguments and give you their take, which I agree and that is that yes God has a will for your life. It talks about how to tell if something is from God or the devil. It also covers how God used to talk to people in the past as well as the present. I found the book easy to read, informative and helpful. I really think that the authors covered a lot of stuff and that they did their research.

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Based on classic Experiencing God principles, Hearing God's Voice is for those who are ready to listen. Beloved author Henry Blackaby and his son Richard help those who are listening to discern the voice of God, to identify ways He speaks, and to respond to His revelations of His will.

God speaks to individuals in ways that are personal and unique to each person. God will never say anything that contravenes what He has said in the Bible, and usually He confirms what He has said. After you learn to listen to God, hearing from God will be as natural as communicating with a close friend.


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