Monday, November 9, 2009

Leaning into God When Life Is Pushing You Away GIVEAWAY!! CLOSED

This giveaway is now CLOSED! Congratulations to paryjeja, catss99, Katie, Linda, and Winning Readings for winning this book. Winners chosen using random.org.






About the Book (from Hachettebookgroup.com)

Robert A. Schuller explores the various ways individuals lose or experience interference with their connection to God. He explains that emotions such as shame, regret, fear, and disappointment can stand in the way of the intimate association God wants with His children.
The good news is that when His people are struggling, God stays close. There are many ways to reestablish a dynamic connection with Him. Schuller calls these "Connection Corrections" and leads readers through identifying communication barriers and how to break them. Each chapter delves into the reasons readers fail to connect with God, how to begin repairing the broken wires, and the life-altering benefits of restoring a positive, power-filled relationship with Him. Readers who feel adrift from God will no find that no barrier is too big to keep them from a close, loving relationship with Him.

You can read an excerpt from the book HERE.

Thanks to the Hachette Book Group for sending me a review copy of this book and for sponsoring the giveaway.

MY REVIEW

I admit that when I first saw the cover of Leaning into God When Life Is Pushing You Away I wasn't too impressed... there is just something about a huge picture of the author taking up the cover of the book that makes me cringe. BUT I was pleasantly surprised by this book. This is one case where we should not judge the book by its cover!

Schuller writes in a very pastoral down-to-earth way. He uses a lot of illustrations to make his points and to keep the readers interest. There is a ton of good stuff in this book. Each chapter ends with questions for reflection and discussion which would make it a good choice for small group studies as well.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN THIS BOOK? (5 winners)

~ just leave a comment here telling me you would like to win!

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This giveaway is open to readers in Canada and the USA (no P.O. boxes though) and will end on November 22, 2009!

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131 comments:

Linda said...

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annies home said...

would love to win this book and believe that reading it may not only help me but sharing it would help all those around

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Would love to read this inspirational book...thanks for the opportunity.

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Beth (BBRB) said...

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catss99 said...

I would like to win:-)
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Helen S said...

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paryjeja said...

Please enter me, looks like a good read during these hard times.
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J. Cannon said...

Looks like a good book to have in my library.

Anonymous said...

Hey dont we all need this book sometime or other?! I do!

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~ Cee ~ said...

This is really an area I struggle with. I have only really begun trying to draw nearer to God in the past two years, and I am grateful for good guidance wherever I can find it. Thank you for this giveaway!
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Brian D. said...

Life pushes in all directions, God pulls toward his. It sounds like a worthy read.

Valerie said...

I need this book so badly, my Mother is in a hospice house passing away and I think this would help me get through. Thanks for a chance to win.

Anonymous said...

Plese enter me in teh contest. I would to win. I enjoy Robert Schuller's writings.

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I would like to win-sounds interesting and helpful!
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Ken said...

My sister would love this book. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

David Johnson said...

I'd like to win, thanks.

Missybeez said...

This would be a great book for me.I need a uplifting book!

Debbie F said...

Please include me!

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Brad said...

I would love a copy of the book.

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Luv to Save said...

i would love to win. thanks for the giveaway
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Dave said...

Agreed, if I saw this book at the bookstore, the cover turn me off from purchasing it, but I do wish my relationship with God was stronger and perhaps this book will help me accomplish that. Thank you for the chance to win.

Linda Kish said...

I would like to give this to my DIL after I read it, of course.

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Karrie said...

I could really use this book in my life right now

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I emailed my friends cynthia and nunzia about this giveaway.

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Oneangel said...

I think this could be an important book for many people that I know-

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Christy said...

I would really like to win this book. Thanks for the chance to win.
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FIBERONE said...

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Sounds like a good book

carolpie said...

After losing a child I could use this book.

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Missymiss said...

Thanks- would love to win this.

Anonymous said...

Since I've followed his father's great ministry since my grandmother was a constant listener when she was alive many years ago, I would really enjoy this book of words of wisdom from his son. He also is an inspiration to us all!



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cman said...

I would like to win :)

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Candie L said...

I need a book that will help me improve my Christian walk. Thank you

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shannon said...

Please enter me...was talking today about how much I like Robert Schuller

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I would love to win! thank you!

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memetu said...

Pastoral insights...where do they come from? God still works through people.
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