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Summary: Inheritance for my children
Review: I read this book about 10 years ago - when I was younger, single, and worked like crazy. It made me reconsider my life and realize that life without God and His purpose is pointless. Even if you choose to deny there is a God and choose to believe in nothing- you can not deny the truths about the purposeless of life and the "race of the rats". No peace or satisfaction at the end of the day. It is funny at times and even may seem depressive and dark too. But there's a lot of light at the end of the tunnel -as you read on.
I loved this book so much that I want to give a copy of it to both of my children (ages 1 and 2) as wisdom or advice for when they come of age. I hope it can impact them as much as it impacted me and will have some insight as to the "race of the rats".
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Summary: Living on the Ragged Edge
Review: This book contains a timeless reminder of how futile it is to enrich our lives with material possessions. It is timeless because the book is based on the Book of Proverbs, taken from the Bible. Who else but the wise (and rich) King Solomon could give a first-hand experience of the lives of the rich and famous? So this is not a case of sour grapes.Charles Swindoll, the author, translates Solomon's woes into present day terms. Putting it simply, more wealth, more worries. More overtime, less time with the family. But Swindoll's pitch is not reclusive nor a denial of material needs. As Solomon had realized many, many years ago, true wealth and joy is about a relationship with God. In God did Solomon discover reconciliation and contentment. And this is still true even after so many years for the rest of us.
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Summary: One of Swindoll's Best!
Review: While many Christian books encourage thoughts about God's love and kindness, it's also good to see life as it really is in this world. Swindoll pulls no punches as he describes the emptiness of living to please self instead of God. Among the many excellent points Swindoll covers are: 1. People focus on the external appearances while God focuses on the heart.
2. God can work through you in mighty ways if you let Him.
3. Wise counsel for those under pressure.
4. The world's movers and shakers are also often the most lonely people on earth.
5. Different world-views and their weaknesses.
6. How to handle the mysteries of life.
7. Excellent counsel on how to get the most out of life.
8. What keeps us from pursuing happiness. An excellent and highly recommended book, be encouraged and challenged to seek God's wisdom instead of the wisdom of the world!
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