The Wonder of His Love : A Journey into the Heart of God

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Summary: To be savored. . .
Review: I cannot recommend this book more highly. One week into reading this book, I was so moved that I began to give it away to others -- and the list of intended recipients is growing. I am extremely selective when it comes to devotionals. As the mother of four young children and my running own business, my time is very precious. Something that I commit to reading on a regular basis must have immense value. Add to this that I also have a Master of Divinity degree, spent a number of years in pastoral ministry, and have reflected deeply on Scripture and spiritual matters. I can't help but to read these types of books critically; my intellect demands theological soundness and Scriptural integrity, while my heart yearns for transparency, authenticity and evidence of the author's intimacy with the Lord. From the moment I opened "The Wonder of His Love" these criteria have been met. I am truly impressed. When I first sat down with this little book and a cup of coffee, I thought, wow, it's so short, I'll finish it in no time. After two chapters, I realized that this is not a book to read from cover to cover in one or even a few sittings. So much depth is packed into each short section that this book must be savored one precious, rich chapter at a time -- and I am always eager to come back for more. Yet, even though it has depth, this book is easy to read. The author manages to convey profound truths with simplicity, elegance and beauty. It is rare to find a book that says this much so powerfully, while saying it succinctly and without drowning out the "still, small voice." This is truly a work of verbal art. The author gently leads the reader on an inspired journey that delivers on the what the title promises. I can speak from personal experience: My heart is being penetrated anew and my soul is being fed with the wonderful revelation of God's lavish and amazing love. Very few books have touched me both this quickly and this deeply. For all these reasons, I truly believe that this little book has the makings of a classic. Read it with anticipation!

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Summary: The Wonder of His Love: A Journey into the Heart of God
Review: In The Wonder of His Love: A Journey into the Heart of God, Nancy Stafford demonstrates her Love for the Lord and her gift for writing in such a way that brings God's word to life. This book is quite extraordinary because it represnts a highly personal journey yet one which helped me learn more about my own walk with God. Each chapter begins with a scripture and deals with a different aspect of love (initiating love, resurrecting love, etc.) For me The Wonder of His Love has been like a spiritual booster shot; it has helped me come to grips with some spiritual struggles that I have been experiencing for some time. I am extremely grateful to Nancy for this book, and I have recommended it to others who I feel have to read it. I cannot recommend the book highly enough.

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Summary: Heartfelt Words of Love and Wisdom
Review: Someone once told me that a book reads well that reads you. In the book's Introduction, Nancy Stafford writes:
"I need to grasp the wonder of God's love because my own love is found wanting. I do not love as God loves. I fall so short. Too often my heart is slammed shut, crusty tight. Even when I feel love there, I don't always express it, don't follow through with actions that embody true love - forgiveness, long-suffering, sacrifice - the very acts of love that God has demonstrated for millennia". Nancy may have been writing her own thoughts, but for a moment, I thought she was reading my mind. Throughout the book, Nancy continues to write many thoughtful pages to which I directly relate.
At the end of each chapter (31 chapters) Nancy has included a heartfelt prayer, including the following:
"Lord, I don't want to speak empty words when I say to others, "God loves you". I want them to see Your love in action through me. Forgive me for being self-centered. Move me out of my comfort zone. Help me to be more generous and thoughtful and sacrificial in ways that will be most meaningful to others, in ways that will reflect Your incredible love for them. Help me to love as You love. Amen". For me, the intrinsic value of Nancy Stafford's heartfelt words in each prayer is a thousand times greater than book's cost.
When describing the blessings of God's love, Nancy writes: "This is a love streaming from heaven that confounds our every attempt to grasp it". I am thankful that God blessed Nancy with the wisdom to grasp His Love. And I am thankful that Nancy shared her blessings by writing this book. It has helped me to better understand God's multifaceted Love. If you have the desire to increase your ability to recognize God's love and increase your own capacity to love, then reading "The Wonder of His Love" is a great personal investment. I know that the time I have spent reading and re-reading this book will be paying valuable spiritual dividends to me for many decades.


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Summary: A Priceless Gift For the Heart and Soul
Review: The Wonder of His Love is one of the most moving books I've read in a very long time. Its universal themes of unconditional love and forgiveness apply to everyone regardless of race or religion. With all that's going on in the world today, Nancy Stafford has written a powerful book that will bring comfort and contentment to all who have the privilege of reading it. I only wish it were geared to a more mainstream reading audience so members of other faiths could benefit from its moving words. Thank you, Nancy! I look forward to your next book!!

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Summary: Great food for the heart
Review: This book not only touches the heart it nourishes it as well. I am not sure that five stars are adequate to rate this book, it is that good.

Jimi calhoun

Pastor Burtonsville Md.

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Summary: A lovely book from the heart of a lovely woman
Review: Who doesn't want to unconditional love? In The Wonder of His Love is a truly beautiful book by a writer who is fast becoming one of my favorites. Nancy Stafford has managed to convey a sense of wonder about God that applies to everyone. Reading her book brought me to a place of thankfulness that God loves me, warts and all. And how many warts I have! But that's the wonder of this book. It helps me to see myself a little as God sees me and that's an incredible gift. Nancy message of unconditional love and hope is something everyone needs to read.

This book will make a wonderful gift to yourself and others who need to know God's love. Nancy is a gifted writer with a depth to her that I hope will mean more books in the future.