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ISBN: 0835898180

ISBN13: 9780835898188

The Power of a Focused Heart: 8 Life Lessons from the Beatitudes

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Item: The Power of a Focused Heart : 8 Life Lessons from the Beautides
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by Mary Lou Redding

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Book Overview

Looking to simplify your life? quiet your mind? find your unique spiritual gift(s) and make a difference? Turn to the Beatitudes

Sometimes teachings from well-known biblical passages are so obvious and preached so often that we overlook other helpful, not-so-obvious lessons. The Beatitudes are celebrated as being the template for humble Christian living. Dig deeper and you'll also find practical applications for living a simpler yet more spiritually engaged life, especially in this distraction-heavy and frenzied world.

"...the Beatitudes are not easy sayings we can glibly incorporate in our way of life," writes Redding. "Like so much of what Jesus said, they invite us to move beyond first impressions and surface meanings. They challenge us to explore."

Using Jesus' teachings about the kingdom of heaven and how that message spurs us to critically evaluate our priorities, Redding says we must learn to say no to some things to say yes to God.

The book's brief chapters are just-right for today's busy schedules and can be read in minutes. Daily exercises following each chapter will help you consider and practice lessons learned and respond to scripture in a self-guided study. Also included are meeting plans for an 8-session small-group study of the book.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0835898180

ISBN13:9780835898188

Release Date:December 2005

Publisher:Upper Room Books

Length:162 Pages

Weight:0.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

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Christian Books & Bibles Devotionals Religion Religion & Spirituality Spirituality Theology

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Great small group study

Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago

I am leading a small group study using this book in our church and must say that, to a person ,the class members love it. Her clear, powerful writing style is easy follow. The leaders guide is good and the questions are thoughtful and have lead to great discussions. I highly recommend it for an 8 week study.!