“Conversations With God ”, by Neale Donald Walsch, is written conversation between the writer and God. In a dark moment brought on by frustration and failure, Walsch wrote a cross letter to God. He couldn’t have foreseen that God would write back, but he believes he did. Walsch found himself uncontrollably penning the word of God as they engaged in an exchange of questions and answers. This book is written very simply and is easy to follow. In a way, it is un-teaching of sorts. This book depicts many of the decisions that we make, in particular, ones that are mundane, that have kept us from being our best selves and explains why these decisions are wrong. It also enlightens the reader (and writer) on how to shift behaviors to decrease fear …show more content…
Profound topics are explained simply, making it an easy read for most. It has a strong emphasis on choosing love over fear with enough justification to make one consider the possibility of change. God speaks of his love for us, of how he created us perfectly, and the value of free will. This may scare some, but others it will empower. Overall, I would recommend this book (as a friend) to someone who might need to do a little soul searching or perhaps one with a crisis of faith. I personally did feel real emotional about it. I felt it was a little heavy handed in how one can create or achieve anything. As a realist, it’s not something I personally believe, however, I do believe that we are capable of great things. It’s also nice to have a religious book that isn’t hyper-focused on the Bible. The Bible divides us into perpetual sinners and saints and very few people fall into either one of those categories. I agreed that we as a people have become sheep, although I generally try to at least be the black sheep. The focus on love, both internal and external, was also refreshing because the book discusses how it not always looks as we think it should. Mostly, I appreciated the encouragement to release pain, fear, comparison, and judgment. We live in a society that glamourizing doom and gloom, and we don’t have to. We can choose better for ourselves without guilt and shame, and we
Each of who is seeking new life shed on them. Whether they are searching Christ or not, they are undoubtedly searching for and absence or void in their lives to be filled. Thus sets the plot for this work that guides readers on a journey to what it means to tell the truth and
I did not have many complaints. Even though, at times, I may have felt there was information or conversations that were not entirely needed, it did add more depth to the book and allowed the reader to see more into each individual
The book really made me think of all the stuff that I take for granted, and how I should be more appreciative and how there are people with less than me who are just as happy if not happier. If you’re not a fan of books that are sad but shocking and at times harsh because you think they’re boring or they don’t fulfill you’re interests, then I would still recommend you try reading the book because it’s very intriguing but I can’t guarantee you’ll love it, and if you do enjoy books like that then I say it’s a must read! Such a great true
This book, can relate to people who don't usually believe that they can make a change. That they have no effect on the world. This book, tells you straight up, that if you change yourself, you can change the world around you. This is very motivating, and a very awesome
Growth in God Through Grief In between the pages of this sacred journal of C.S. Lewis’, he dives into the depths of losing the one he was closest to, his wife. This journal is doubtlessly his most vulnerable book, because it is his direct life experience, and he does not hold back. C.S. Lewis slowly works through his pain and describes his experiences going through the process of grief. He is a man of faith and writes a fair amount about God in this book, but it is not all hopeful.
Over the years, opinions on God have changed. Some people believed that God is terrifying and vengeful while others disagreed saying that He is loving and accepting of all. Jonathan Edwards was a Calvinist, who argued that unless one never sins, he or she is most likely doomed to hell. Edwards believed that humans are powerless in comparison to the power of God. In “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards, the author achieves his purpose of arguing that in order to be saved from an afterlife in hell, one must ask for forgiveness and accept Christ, through the uses of intense imagery, a terrifying tone, and understandable metaphors.
Juvie turns boys into men. It makes the best of kids into hardened criminals. You should read Juvie Three by Gordon Korman because you get experience the daily struggles of Juvie, living away from your family, and the home life, I would highly suggest this book to any reader. If you enjoy reading about the daily struggles of teenagers in bad home lives, this book will hook you like a fish. This book will hit you with the reality of all three.
It makes them face harsh realities such as their own sin and shortcomings and ultimately realize that it's about Jesus. Their ministry, their work, their plans, their goals, and everything else points to one person, Jesus Christ. It’s a Christ centered ministry book. If a person is looking for a step by step method then this is not the book you want to
The journey I was taken on while reading the novel had a beneficial effect on myself, expressed significance to the world about a common topic and showed how the main character gradually changed throughout the story. I felt
This quote from an 8th grade student shows what most students are taught from a young age except with over exaggeration. However, this over exaggerated example helps in convincing students that they have been taught to grow up with a ridiculous and illogical mindset when it comes to
The book consists of many compelling short stories that revolve around the major conflict, which allowed me to read the book without losing interest. However, the book was not just entertaining to read, but taught me many life lessons and allowed me to realize many important facts. For example, in the book, Denver and Ron are two opposite people that have virtually nothing in common and are actually a little bit scared of each other at first. However, after they decide to reach out to one another, they not only become best friends, but end up changing each others’ lives for the better. This reminded me that I could be a little bit more outgoing and friendly in life, reaching out to other people instead of seeing the same couple of faces every day.
It 's a jaw-dropping book that will leave you wanting more as the author Laurie writes in a crisp and clear way describing the young girl Melinda’s horrific story and how it unfolds. The author 's tone gives off the vibe of a young frighted girl which I find really enhances this sad, but exhilarating story. This story taught me to always speak up for myself and to never let anyone take advantage of me. I would recommend this novel because it is extremely detailed, painting vivid pictures in your mind that really help to magnify and
People love this book for a plethora of reasons, but the main reason I come to find is the wisdom laced into every theme, and quotes that will send you deep
It taught me that strength and perseverance can make a significant impact in life. I also learned that forgiveness and the ability to forgive is much more powerful than I ever realized. This novel sucked me into the story and its characters and took me on an emotional ride of highs and lows. Finally, it forced me to reevaluate my previous judgement of the homeless.
When I first met someone who didn’t like the book I was beyond shocked. Right at that moment, I realized that reading has its own effects on me. Reading has changed my writing skills, it has improved my knowledge and lastly, it has helped me manage my stress while going through hard times. Without reading I wouldn’t be the person that I am today.