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Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You
Ditulis oleh John Ortberg
Narasi oleh Tommy Cresswell
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When is the last time you thought about the state of your soul? The health of your soul isn't just a matter of saved or unsaved. It's the hinge on which the rest of your life hangs. It's the difference between deep, satisfied spirituality and a restless, dispassionate faith. In an age of materialism and consumerism that tries to buy its way to happiness, many souls are starved and unhealthy, unsatisfied by false promises of status and wealth. We've neglected this eternal part of ourselves, focusing instead on the temporal concerns of the world---and not without consequence. Bestselling author John Ortberg presents another classic that will help you discover your soul---the most important connection to God there is---and find your way out of the spiritual shallow-lands to true divine depth. With characteristic insight and an accessible story-filled approach, Ortberg brings practicality and relevance to one of Christianity's most mysterious and neglected topics.
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Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You
Ditulis oleh John Ortberg
Narasi oleh Tommy Cresswell
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When is the last time you thought about the state of your soul? The health of your soul isn't just a matter of saved or unsaved. It's the hinge on which the rest of your life hangs. It's the difference between deep, satisfied spirituality and a restless, dispassionate faith. In an age of materialism and consumerism that tries to buy its way to happiness, many souls are starved and unhealthy, unsatisfied by false promises of status and wealth. We've neglected this eternal part of ourselves, focusing instead on the temporal concerns of the world---and not without consequence. Bestselling author John Ortberg presents another classic that will help you discover your soul---the most important connection to God there is---and find your way out of the spiritual shallow-lands to true divine depth. With characteristic insight and an accessible story-filled approach, Ortberg brings practicality and relevance to one of Christianity's most mysterious and neglected topics.
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I really enjoyed this book by John Ortberg.
This is a book about the soul, or psyche, and the importance of looking after it. The writing is clear, and well-presented. The author gives anecdotes from his own life as a father and pastor, as illustrations. The first section attempts to explain what the soul is, or at least what it is not. Perhaps it’s impossible to define the essence of who we are, in relation to God, and to other people. The main section focuses on the soul's needs; for instance a centre, freedom, gratitude, and more. The final part of the book looks at suffering, and the ‘dark night of the soul’. The author acknowledges that this can happen, and that it’s not the fault of the person concerned. I don’t know that I found any great new insights, but I found it encouraging and helpful in beginning to get a glimpse of what the soul might be, and becoming more aware of the importance of keeping it healthy. Definitely recommended if you’re interested in this topic.
Great illustration on the working of the soul with good research and anectodes
Jewel.Thank God for my roots but this book I wish I read earlier....it’s life to know the truth there in.Don’t just read,meditate on certain truths here
One of the most helpful, inspiring, insightful books I've read in quite some time!
Short review: I think the main content of Soul keeping is good, but I was a bit disappointed in the writing. The introduction especially seemed filled with cliches and bent over backward apologizing for why we need to pay attention to the soul. I guess that is needed in some circles but I thought it really distracted from the book. I like the idea of splitting the book between a tribute to Dallas Willard (who Ortberg looked on as a mentor and the inspiration for his own soul keeping) and the main focus on caring for our soul. But I think in reality, the split focus didn't do justice to either one.
Again, I think the main content was good and worth reading (especially if you pick it up on sale like I did, currently $2.99 on kindle). But it wasn't as good as I thought it should have been.
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/soul-keeping/
Again, I think the main content was good and worth reading (especially if you pick it up on sale like I did, currently $2.99 on kindle). But it wasn't as good as I thought it should have been.
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/soul-keeping/