Best Family & Inspirational Spirituality
After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. Here is a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue. I’m so thankful for what God has done in my own life and the lives of people I love through this extraordinary book.” -- Shauna Niequist, , bestselling author of Bread and Wine and Savor. I was first introduced to Jesus Calling three years ago, and since then, I’ve given countless copies to friends and family in hopes that it will help them in their spiritual walk as it has in mine. This book perfectly encapsulates Christ’s love for us, and it supports each message with scriptural evidence.” -- Sean Lowe, , ABC Television’s The Bachelor and author of For the Right Reasons.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"So far so good, some of the days aren't that great, but with 365 days it's hard to be perfect 100% of the time."
"A blessing that was gifted to me and now I have sent several of these daily devotions to grateful recipients!"
"I purchased this little book a year ago."
"I pray that all who read this devotional will be greatly blessed and will find a more personal relationship with the Lord."
"I love this little book and look forward to using it everyday. for my Bible study."
A special 20th anniversary edition of the beloved international bestseller that changed millions of lives Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. An accidental viewing of an interview with Morrie on Nightline led Albom to become reunited with his old teacher, friend, and "coach" at a time when Albom, a successful sportswriter, was struggling to define dissatisfactions with his own life and career. Another reader might have interpreted the professor's aphorisms as droll humor or wrung a wrong note at an inappropriate moment, making the story a maudlin tearjerker; instead it is read for what it is, a tribute to a remarkable teacher.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Most of all, (being a retired teacher), I reflect on the Morrie in my life, as well as hope that I am Morrie to at least one of my former students."
"Read it again."
"Sometimes you have to stop and take time to look at the big picture."
""Tuesdays with Morrie" was an excellent, easy 199 pages to read, words that make you think about what's of value in your daily life and what's not."
"A book that'll make you pause and zoom out to take a good look at where you are in life."
"I love this book!"
"Morrie and the philosophy that carried him through life no death are so different and so worth reading and thinking about and living with."
"(As one also dying of a malignant brain tumor at 50 (started at 45)) , since being diagnosed 4.5 years ago, and 4 brain operations, perhaps I connected with Morrie more than others might."
When Katie Davis Majors moved to Uganda, accidentally founded a booming organization, and later became the mother of thirteen girls through the miracle of adoption, she determined to weave her life together with the people she desired to serve. But joy often gave way to sorrow as she invested her heart fully in walking alongside people in the grip of poverty, addiction, desperation, and disease. She invites us into her story and pushes us to the edge, challenging us to dare to hope no matter what life throws at us.” —Jefferson Bethke , author of Jesus>Religion and It’s Not What You Think. Her words and heart for Jesus will stay with me forever, and I’m honored to be on the sidelines cheering for all the chapters to come.” —Angie Smith , speaker, blogger, and author of Seamless. She invites us into her story and pushes us to the edge, challenging us to dare to hope no matter what life throws at us.”. —Jefferson Bethke, author of Jesus>Religion and It’s Not What You Think. “Every page of this book is a piece of Katie’s heart. It’s another thing to wrestle with Him in the trenches and come out assured on the other side.”. —Korie Robertson, New York Times best-selling author and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty. Her words and heart for Jesus will stay with me forever, and I’m honored to be on the sidelines cheering for all the chapters to come.”. —Angie Smith, speaker, blogger, and author of Seamless.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Sometimes people cannot find meaning in their struggle and they lose hope. She gives you the raw truth of her pain and disappointments, but she does not leave you there. She seeks and finds His purpose, His lesson, His love, and His redemption."
"Where is God when "bad" things are happening all around you?"
"I was motivated by the focus on serving others even in the seemingly mundane daily tasks or the bigger challenges Katie chose to tackle head-on supported by her faith."
"I would love to know more about her situation, life in Africa, but i know enough to marvel at her life!"
"To all who are struggling to find the hope in the hard, read this book!"
"Who would not love this book and be amazed of the faith, the "walk-the-talk" life, and the stark honesty of the struggle that Katie Davis Majors shares in this book."
"It was a very good book, nice to see young people with such commitment to doing the will of God and willing to tell about it with such openness and honesty."
"This book not only inspires, but shows what it truly means to be a follower of Christ."
Best Inspirational Spirituality
After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. Here is a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue. I’m so thankful for what God has done in my own life and the lives of people I love through this extraordinary book.” -- Shauna Niequist, , bestselling author of Bread and Wine and Savor. I was first introduced to Jesus Calling three years ago, and since then, I’ve given countless copies to friends and family in hopes that it will help them in their spiritual walk as it has in mine. This book perfectly encapsulates Christ’s love for us, and it supports each message with scriptural evidence.” -- Sean Lowe, , ABC Television’s The Bachelor and author of For the Right Reasons.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"So far so good, some of the days aren't that great, but with 365 days it's hard to be perfect 100% of the time."
"A blessing that was gifted to me and now I have sent several of these daily devotions to grateful recipients!"
"I purchased this little book a year ago."
"I pray that all who read this devotional will be greatly blessed and will find a more personal relationship with the Lord."
"I love this little book and look forward to using it everyday. for my Bible study."
Best Dating, Relationships & Spirituality
After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. Here is a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue. I’m so thankful for what God has done in my own life and the lives of people I love through this extraordinary book.” -- Shauna Niequist, , bestselling author of Bread and Wine and Savor. I was first introduced to Jesus Calling three years ago, and since then, I’ve given countless copies to friends and family in hopes that it will help them in their spiritual walk as it has in mine. This book perfectly encapsulates Christ’s love for us, and it supports each message with scriptural evidence.” -- Sean Lowe, , ABC Television’s The Bachelor and author of For the Right Reasons.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This Jesus Calling book is for anyone who needs that special reminder of God’s peace and grace in any situation that pops up or tries to linger in our lives."
"The only thing I hadn't noticed before I purchased it was that the scripture references aren't written out."
"Hi, I have purchased 5 copies for friends who love to read positive scriptures from the bible written in a personal way!"
"The words received by the author after she would pray and then wait and listen for the Lord's words."
"If you are looking for the perfect devotional this one is it."
Best Miracles & Spirituality
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The extraordinary saga of Mother Angelica--who passed away on Easter, 2016--founder of the multimillion-dollar Eternal Word Television Network and “the most influential Catholic woman in America” according to Time magazine. In 1981, the year after Ted Turner founded CNN, a simple nun, using merely her entrepreneurial instincts and $200, launched what would become the world’ s largest religious media empire in the garage of a Birmingham, Alabama, monastery. Under her guidance, the Eternal Word Television Network grew at a staggering pace, both in viewership and in influence, to where it now reaches over a hundred million viewers in hundreds of countries around the globe. In a comprehensive and engaging biography, Arroyo chronicles the life and faith of Mother Angelica, the nun who almost singlehandedly created a religious media empire through her Catholic cable network, EWTN. The strength of Arroyo's biography is what he calls his "unfettered access" to records, associates and the nun herself; as an anchor and news director for EWTN, he's known her for years. Read this book and believe.” —Nicholas Sparks, New York Times bestselling author “In this dramatic page-turner, Raymond Arroyo has captured the life and lessons of Mother Angelica, a woman who may well be the patron saint of CEOs. The drama of Mother Angelica’s life is a powerful reminder that the extraordinary lies just beyond the ordinary—if we have eyes to see and ears to hear.” —George Weigel, author of Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"For some reason, not quite known to me, something about him, arrogance, hubris something about him just annoys the heck out of me and I can't stand to watch him and I don't - except his interview with Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger. is what enabled him and only him to write this masterpiece of a biography about Mother Angelica. I stopped reading only long enough to get to Church for Saturday vigil Mass and finished it at 4am on Sunday morning. I have not stopped thinking about Mother and God and Jesus since and heaven and common sense since the book has so much to say and teach."
"Her courage in standing for righteousness and truth, her foresight in the leading of the Liberal agenda and the destruction of America if it continued to follow the Libreral lifestyles."
"What a Great Lady Mother Angelica. is. May God grant her. eternal peace and know how much she is loved."
"Far from untouchable and unrelatedable Mother Angelica struck at the heart of America with her bravery."
"Her courage to stand with the Holy Father and NOT give in to the strong liberal forces which seek to destroy the Church founded by St. Peter is to be greatly admired. Predictably, there are those who have read the book who prefer a "cafeteria-style Catholicism" - where they can pick and choose which parts of Catholic Church teaching to follow and/or believe - and these would never relate to this "Bride of Christ" who stood firm against those who were not in agreement with Rome."
"If you need encouragement, a boost to your faith and the courage to do what the Lord is asking you then read this book and you will be renewed in your faith."
Best Inspirational Personal Testimonies
After many years of writing her own words in her prayer journal, missionary Sarah Young decided to be more attentive to the Savior's voice and begin listening for what He was saying. Here is a year’s worth of daily readings from Young’s journals to bring you closer to Christ and move your time with Him from monologue to a dialogue. I’m so thankful for what God has done in my own life and the lives of people I love through this extraordinary book.” -- Shauna Niequist, , bestselling author of Bread and Wine and Savor. I was first introduced to Jesus Calling three years ago, and since then, I’ve given countless copies to friends and family in hopes that it will help them in their spiritual walk as it has in mine. This book perfectly encapsulates Christ’s love for us, and it supports each message with scriptural evidence.” -- Sean Lowe, , ABC Television’s The Bachelor and author of For the Right Reasons.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The scripture at the bottom of the page is already written out for you, you don't have to go searching unless you want to read it in a different version, which is good too."
"This is much nicer than the original version and has the scriptures quoted instead of just the references."
"I gave my last one away and ordered this one but it doesn't have the scripture references typed out like my last one."
"This Jesus Calling book is for anyone who needs that special reminder of God’s peace and grace in any situation that pops up or tries to linger in our lives."
"The only thing I hadn't noticed before I purchased it was that the scripture references aren't written out."
"Hi, I have purchased 5 copies for friends who love to read positive scriptures from the bible written in a personal way!"
"The words received by the author after she would pray and then wait and listen for the Lord's words."
"If you are looking for the perfect devotional this one is it."
Best Personal Growth & Christianity
Licensed in over eighty-five languages, The Purpose Driven Life is far more than just a book; it is a guide to a spiritual journey. Living out the purpose you were created for moves you beyond mere survival and success to a life of significance—the life you were meant to live. Rick Warren is often called "America's most influential spiritual leader."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Perfect!"
"Amazing book. I’ll read t over and over all year."
"Awesome book, everyone should read this."
"This is a very good read."
"I bought two of these with the read along book and passed to someone else that I wanted to share the experience with."
"Great read it is paper back with didn't bother me at all but great book."
Best Psychology Reference
The book looks at the underlying rules and expectations in these relationships and shows Caretaker’s how to move themselves out of these rigid interactions and into a healthier, more productive, and positive lifestyle—with or without the Borderline/Narcissistic partner or family member. It presents a realistic, yet compassionate, attitude toward the self-destructive nature of these relationships, and gives real life examples of how individuals have let go of their Caretaker behaviors with creative and effective solutions. ( Metapsychology Online ). Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist is refreshingly no-nonsense, provides lots of useful hints on how to put this self-care model into practice while at the same time informing thoroughly and in no uncertain terms about the BP/NP's view of the world. Margalis Fjelstad, PhD, LMFT, has a private psychotherapy practice in Ft. Collins, CO, specializing in work with clients who are in relationship to someone who has borderline or narcissistic personality disorder, and she facilitates groups on Caretaker recovery.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Granted, as a recovering Caretaker, I was ready to hear the whole truth about how dysfunctional I had become and how much work is ahead of me to fix myself and not the other people in my life, but this book got into every nook and cranny of dysfunction and called it what it was."
"A real relationship is based on each person giving the other approximately the same amount of energy as the other receives. In addition, a healthy relationship. * Does not drain the other, but gives the other energy, * Helps each other feel relaxed and. * Makes the other feel wanted and cared for."
"This book explains both the underlying psychological mechanisms of the dysfunctional relationship and gives clear advice on how to change them."
"excellent read for those caught in over caring for a self centered drama-centered person."
"This is a must read for anyone dealing with a BPD or NPD in their life."
"This is a tremendously helpful book for anyone dealing with, or recovering from a relationship with a Borderline."
"And yeah, we are learning to let go and. grab our lives back and, let go of guilt!"
"This book has been most beneficial in my living with a person who yet to be diagnose as a borderline/narsistic persons."
Best Men's Inspirational Spirituality
A special 20th anniversary edition of the beloved international bestseller that changed millions of lives Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. An accidental viewing of an interview with Morrie on Nightline led Albom to become reunited with his old teacher, friend, and "coach" at a time when Albom, a successful sportswriter, was struggling to define dissatisfactions with his own life and career. Another reader might have interpreted the professor's aphorisms as droll humor or wrung a wrong note at an inappropriate moment, making the story a maudlin tearjerker; instead it is read for what it is, a tribute to a remarkable teacher.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Most of all, (being a retired teacher), I reflect on the Morrie in my life, as well as hope that I am Morrie to at least one of my former students."
"Read it again."
"Sometimes you have to stop and take time to look at the big picture."
""Tuesdays with Morrie" was an excellent, easy 199 pages to read, words that make you think about what's of value in your daily life and what's not."
"A book that'll make you pause and zoom out to take a good look at where you are in life."
"I love this book!"
"Morrie and the philosophy that carried him through life no death are so different and so worth reading and thinking about and living with."
"(As one also dying of a malignant brain tumor at 50 (started at 45)) , since being diagnosed 4.5 years ago, and 4 brain operations, perhaps I connected with Morrie more than others might."
Best Women's Inspirational Spirituality
When Katie Davis Majors moved to Uganda, accidentally founded a booming organization, and later became the mother of thirteen girls through the miracle of adoption, she determined to weave her life together with the people she desired to serve. But joy often gave way to sorrow as she invested her heart fully in walking alongside people in the grip of poverty, addiction, desperation, and disease. She invites us into her story and pushes us to the edge, challenging us to dare to hope no matter what life throws at us.” —Jefferson Bethke , author of Jesus>Religion and It’s Not What You Think. Her words and heart for Jesus will stay with me forever, and I’m honored to be on the sidelines cheering for all the chapters to come.” —Angie Smith , speaker, blogger, and author of Seamless. She invites us into her story and pushes us to the edge, challenging us to dare to hope no matter what life throws at us.”. —Jefferson Bethke, author of Jesus>Religion and It’s Not What You Think. “Every page of this book is a piece of Katie’s heart. It’s another thing to wrestle with Him in the trenches and come out assured on the other side.”. —Korie Robertson, New York Times best-selling author and star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty. Her words and heart for Jesus will stay with me forever, and I’m honored to be on the sidelines cheering for all the chapters to come.”. —Angie Smith, speaker, blogger, and author of Seamless.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"At first I didn't think I would like this book as much as I did the first one, "Kisses from Katie," but towards the end I loved it just as much. The sadness came when people had to suffer and God did not heal them here on earth."
"No matter what phase of life you are in - hurting, healing, grieving, mending, brokenness, pain - I can promise that God will reach out, hold you, and shape you as you read Daring to Hope."
"Sometimes people cannot find meaning in their struggle and they lose hope. She gives you the raw truth of her pain and disappointments, but she does not leave you there. She seeks and finds His purpose, His lesson, His love, and His redemption."
"Majors dares you to hope even in the hard and challenges you to look for God in your darkness."
"Where is God when "bad" things are happening all around you?"
"Amazing true story of serving God by serving others; both in the massive, and in the mundane."
"I was motivated by the focus on serving others even in the seemingly mundane daily tasks or the bigger challenges Katie chose to tackle head-on supported by her faith."
"I would love to know more about her situation, life in Africa, but i know enough to marvel at her life!"
Best Inspirational Spiritual Fiction
The extraordinary bestselling classic that tells the greatest love story of all— the story of Mary and Joseph—as it has never been told before. Here from Marjorie Holines, one of the most beloved authors of our day, is the extraordinary bestselling novel that tells the story of Mary and Joseph as it has never been told before--the greatest love story of all.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The story of Mary and Joseph, their life together from the time of their engagement to the time of the flight into Egypt."
"As many times I read the same story by different authors I never get tired of the thought-provoking presentation by another causing me to reflect anew about the story."
"I don't worship her, she called Jesus her Savior- but appreciate her !!"
"Unfortunately, the Bible doesn’t give us much information about the lives of Mary and Joseph prior to Jesus’ birth."
"The best part was how the book brought it to a personal level...things I had never thought of before...what I liked least was there were times it was a little too personal..TMI."
"A really nice telling of a familiar story."
"It is an amazing, imagined tale of Mary and her betrothed Joseph - how they cope in sorrow and joy with the incredible gift of God, his own son, Jesus."
"This is a very good retelling of the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of the Christ child."
Best Inspirational Prayer
Fresh with contemporary relevance, this classic of positive thinking from one of the world's greatest motivational writers offers stirring insights on self-transformation. Emmet Fox has been a major spiritual inspiration in my life and a significant intellectual force behind all my work.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"If you are prepared for it spiritually, it will change your life by. giving you profound understanding and many practical tools to achieve all the good your desire."
"Guaranteed to make your thinking and your life better."
"It has been instrumental in opening my heart and has taught me that I can "demonstrate" anything I want in my life."
"Emmet Fox was the first one I found who offered an interpretation that resonated with my own inner feeling of what must be true."
"One of the best spiritual growth books ever written."
"Dr. Fox brought to life the words and phrases of Biblical events that defy pre-conceived concepts of western and eastern beliefs and teachings and join them in a simple to understand and to accept in ones own life. I having been a member of a 12 step organization can see among the words of these fellowships the impact Dr. Fox had on the co-founders' creation of the successful programs that have given life to so many over the years, and long after the death of Dr. Fox and the co founders of AA."
"This is a lesson that I needed to work on and it helped."
"Emmet is a national treasure."
Best Health & Spirituality
When Harold Kushner’s three-year-old son was diagnosed with a degenerative disease that meant the boy would only live until his early teens, he was faced with one of life’s most difficult questions: Why, God? Harold Kushner, a Jewish rabbi facing his own child's fatal illness, deftly guides us through the inadequacies of the traditional answers to the problem of evil, then provides a uniquely practical and compassionate answer that has appealed to millions of readers across all religious creeds. Death, illness, and their relationship to faith, God, and healing are the focus of this video version of Rabbi Harold Kushner's bestselling book of the same name.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"good looking for envelope stuffer for jail ministry."
"Wonderful book and great price!"
"book for class very good read."
"Everyone should read this book!"
"This was a helpful and comforting read."
"My reason to read this book was to read how a Jewish Rabbi interprets Old Testament Hebrew wisdom and how he may also reflect upon the Christian interpretations of same. He answers by commenting, "God makes," [sic] certainly Jewish interpretation as a Christian would interpret as God's calling - this difference we find throughout the book, "doctors and nurses to try to help you feel better.""
"Have bought several copies in the past as gifts a really good answer."
Best Death, Grief & Spirituality
A special 20th anniversary edition of the beloved international bestseller that changed millions of lives Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it. An accidental viewing of an interview with Morrie on Nightline led Albom to become reunited with his old teacher, friend, and "coach" at a time when Albom, a successful sportswriter, was struggling to define dissatisfactions with his own life and career. Another reader might have interpreted the professor's aphorisms as droll humor or wrung a wrong note at an inappropriate moment, making the story a maudlin tearjerker; instead it is read for what it is, a tribute to a remarkable teacher.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Morrie says, "If you hold back on the emotions - if you don't allow yourself to go through them - you can never get to being detached, you're too busy being afraid. Another quote that I find illuminating... "In the beginning of life, when we are infants, we need others to survive, right? And at the end of life, when you get like me, you need others to survive right?... This line in the book had me stop and think about everything I have in my life rather than anything I am "missing" in life. If you ever find yourself questioning what is important in life or how you should divide your time among the many active aspects of your life, read this book!"
"Tuesdays with Morrie, written by Mitch Albom, is a wonderful book about the meaning of life and life’s most important lessons. Morrie tells various stories and outlooks on life which leave the reader looking for more advice and insight; for example, one of my favorite quotes from the book reads “Death ends a life, not a relationship”."
"This is the book everyone recommends when someone in your family is diagnosed with ALS."
"This book has easy narrative flow even though it switches back and forth in time period."
"So to get him to read a book it must be great."
"This book needs a Million Stars, Morrie needs a Million Stars so does Mitch Albom for putting it all to words and sharing a real Earth Angel with all of us, as well as the Earth Angel he became on his journey with Morrie."
Best Conduct of Life & Spirituality
Each of the aphorisms and quotes in this book reveals simple yet revelatory techniques that will empower you to strengthen your character, harness constructive thoughts, and create the life you've always wanted. ``This little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written upon subject of the power of thought.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I am well educated by modern western standards - I have a masters degree in electrical engineering, and a masters degree in business (MBA)...I am middle-aged so I have had plenty of time to witness life on earth...I was also in the US Navy at an early age...I hope this gives you a context for my review........I have to honestly say, without any reservation, from the bottom of my heart - that this is the single MOST IMPORTANT book - rather EDUCATION - of my entire life...Nothing else comes close....If you are seeking true happiness, inner peace, would like to really internalize "why you are here", this is the best work around....If you want to learn how to deal with your resentment, prejudices, and maybe most-importantly, ego - this book will do it for you."
"The first time I was able to put the knowledge I learned from this book into practice was a emotionally explosive moment as I realized that I finally was able to control my thoughts and take a hold of my mind."
"The most shocking thing you'll notice if you open A Course In Miracles is the deceivingly pretentious introduction that never fails to spark intrigue. It takes browsing a few pages to realize that actually, it is required, because it is the only spiritual message there is. It is the same message we hear from anyone that has ever grown into spiritual high levels and tried to tell us how to join them. BUT, to my surprise, and unlike the stories I heard in both, catholic-elementary AND catholic-high-school (such was my luck) --- this book interprets things correctly. You do the right thing, but you do not take revenge because the results of the actions of s/he, whom you perceive as your perpetrator, are NOT up to you, but up to a higher power. Here they are: 1.- INFINITE PATIENCE DELIVERS IMMEDIATE RESULTS. The first time I read this one I laughed. I needed to open a new bank account, and I knew these things take forever. When the bank representative asked for the usual documents and apologized for the computer being slow, I took it as a sign. Stepping into the present with an open heart (as you would if you really wanted it to work), gives you an advantage... You are operating from infinity. 2.- A MIRACLE IS A SHIFT IN PERCEPTION. The power of an alchemist lies not in turning dust into gold. That is just a metaphor to show the strength of the mind that lies behind such a miracle. A real miracle is one that happens when in spite of desperation, hurt, defeat, bankruptcy, we still shift our perception from lack, to abundance. We have our feet on the ground, we know where we are, but we also trust the infinite force that is keeping us alive right now, and we know we are abundant, in this moment, because we are here. The stuff of alchemists... 3.- I DON'T PERCEIVE MY OWN BEST INTERESTS. This one blew my mind right of its skull. There is a story of that enlightened monk who, one night, gets a visit from the parents of the teen-age girl that lives next door. A year later the parents come back and apologize, they tell him their daughter confessed that the child was fathered by the butcher. Check out the next two lines... "The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance.""
Best Spiritual Biography
Colton, not yet four years old, told his parents he left his body during the surgery–and authenticated that claim by describing exactly what his parents were doing in another part of the hospital while he was being operated on. Retold by his father, but using Colton’s uniquely simple words, Heaven Is for Real offers a glimpse of the world that awaits us, where as Colton says, “Nobody is old and nobody wears glasses.”. To see a brand new note from Colton regarding the truth behind other "Heaven" stories, go to heavenlive.org/colton.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"It's a great story, and offers such encouragement to Christians and non-Christians alike. It offers explanations of the knotty questions most thoughtful people wrestle with: Why do bad things happen to good people? I found it refreshing that the narrator, a Christian preacher and pastor, had these same questions."
"While the underlying story of Colton Burpo's brush with death; his parents' renewed faith in God's eternal plan; and a perspective of Heaven, death/dying, eternal life, Christ from the eyes of a child is truly inspiring - it is difficult not to take this story with a heavy dose of skepticism."
"Many of my friends and family have read this book and I had always meant to read it."
"When I finished reading it I weeped in love for Abba Father, our Lord Jesus and the Precious Holy Spirit. I feel as if The Burpos are my family and I am truly honored and glad they were so couragous in sharing this wonderful devine experience with the world. My heart is being lead to purchase more of these books and give this to my grandson and granddaughter and other children that God sends cross my path."
"I know heaven is real."
"This book may not be the best for you."
"Years later in my twenties I saw photo of grandma and told Mom and Dad it was grandma not the lady that lived next door. I cried and told them grandma has been watching over me."
"It starts off with his Father who is a Pastor telling us all about his troubles and woe's, never having enough money and so many other things I lost count."