Deb Washer

Spiritual lives need direction

Revisado: 01-26-24

For those committed to serving God, this not only tells how to receive or give spiritual direction but also tells the importance of being present with God through spiritual guidance. Excellent.

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Raw, Honest, Wonderful

Revisado: 09-27-16

What made the experience of listening to Pastrix the most enjoyable?

Nadia gets Jesus, and she helps me get Jesus more. I appreciate her honesty, and her willingness to share herself with us. She has given me ways to explain Jesus to some who may think they are too far gone. If rough language offends you, please tolerate it because the message is a gold mine.

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Scripturally sound, transformative and joyful

Revisado: 01-20-16

If you could sum up The Good and Beautiful God in three words, what would they be?

Working from Jesus' point of view as found in scripture, Smith presents religious narratives that we are all too familiar with, and measures them against what Jesus actually said and did. This book is for groups and individuals who want to not only follow Jesus but want to see themselves and others as people "in whom Christ dwells." The "soul training" exercises challenge and help the readers become more Christ-like. I cannot imagine anyone not desiring to continue the journey with the next two books: The Good and Beautiful Life, and The Good and Beautiful Community. This Apprentice Series trio could transform our churches into Kingdom-of-Heaven disciple-making beacons of hope, love and light for the world.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Good and Beautiful God?

Smith's explanation of the cross and salvation finally helped me understand why the cross is necessary.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

What the Bible REALLY says about God.

Any additional comments?

Smith's mentors, Richard Foster and Dallas Willard along with the other influences in his life make Smith the perfect author for this book. I believe that this book is God-inspired, and it is relevant to today's North American Christians who have received a skewed view of God through centuries of traditions that have moved us away from what scripture really says about God.

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As someone familiar with prayer it had no new information

Revisado: 07-21-15

This book would be better suited for those exploring prayer as a beginner. I didn't care for the performance although the author read it. Her voice detracted from the hearing.

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The best book ever

Revisado: 06-29-15

This book brings focus to deep spiritual truths about where Americans are blinded to the rest of the world. It answers the question, "Why are we here?"

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Life Lessons

Revisado: 04-27-15

Great life lessons put together in a fictional story. Read by the author, you hear how he imagines the character's voices sounded. It's worth the time.

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Dated but relevant

Revisado: 03-14-15

Written in the early 2000s, there may be advances in medication, but the rest of the book and advice about how to live well with ADD is helpful. It is also helpful did the author has ADD himself. The book also gives hope to those who live with ADD and to those who have ADD people in their lives.

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Worth reading and sharing

Revisado: 03-05-15

Based on Scripture, verses history, and holy inspiration, this book is one of the most well articulated explanations of issues surrounding the texts of the Bible. It is clear that Hamilton values the Bible, while understanding its clear purpose of drawing us closer to God, and bringing new life and purpose to our lives.

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