Moving forward by John Siebeling (Baker Publishing)



No wonder "Moving Forward" by John Siebeling is so easy to understand. He is a pastor. The words in his book are able to make overcoming easier. He gives us a reason for getting up each day. John Siebeling points out the fact that anger, unforgiveness, worry and other unwise choices can lead us away from the best that God wants for us. God in no way wants us to fail.

The book's stories really helped me. One story is about physical pain. An airline stewardess carried or pulled her baggage in the wrong way for years. Then, years later she suffered with terrible shoulder pain. Her condition led to worry. A quotation is given by Max Lucado: "Anxiety is an expensive habit." Then, there is the very inspiring story about Jim Elliot, the Missionary and his wife, Elisabeth Elliot working in Ecuador. They worked in the jungles with a very dangerous tribe of Indians named Quichua. Their whole life story is a help in remembering it is possible to love while in hard places.

In the end, it is God's plan for us to improve, become better. Growth, living God's way, makes life easier. Obviously, John Siebeling cares about his congregation and his readers. At the end of each chapter, there are questions to answer. The whole book will help a person to walk through the unexpected minefields of life each day. Beyond all doubt, God will never forsake us. He loves us always. johnsiebeling.com

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