The TRUTH Principle : A Life-Changing Model for Growth and Spiritual Renewal

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Summary: Personal, Straightforward, Honest, Biblical, Helpful
Review: As a book editor I read a lot a material, but few manuscripts engage me as personally and powerfully as The TRUTH Principle has. Leslie's desire to help others live a life of spiritual and emotional maturity is both genuine and practical. The tools she offers are realistic. In my opinion they will, if diligently applied, lead people from all walks of life to personal growth. Change is never easy, and Leslie doesn't attempt to make it so. Nevertheless, her down-to-earth honesty and straightforwardness lends the process rare clarity. I've read the book three times and am far from perfect in applying the principles to my own life! Still, in my own lifelong walk toward maturity, I am more hopeful and believe I have more understanding than I did before reading the book. I highly recommend it.

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Summary: Couldnt put it down....
Review: I devoured this book in 2 nights. My spirit craved for the truth that was so simply put in this book. The reading is easy but the meaning is deep. I could not put this book down until I was finished. I am going through a second time so I can really make the TRUTH principle a part of my life. Leslie shares personal examples from her own life along with those of others to really show how our faulty thinking, negative behaviors, and idols of our heart really do push God to the side and cause us more suffering. This is a must read for those who yearn to feel the presence of God and grow closer to him.

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Summary: Powerful and Practical...a Godsend for sure
Review: I've read many books from self-help to Christian instruction. This book most definitely ranks at the top of my list for spiritual growth and also healing, both emotionally and spiritually. Leslie's devotion to serving the Lord is very apparent. That combined with her own personal experience has made this an invaluable tool for those seeking to really know the Lord better. It's a "best-seller" on my list! God Bless!

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Summary: A Refreshing Journey
Review: In The TRUTH Principle, Leslie Vernick blows away the chaff and reveals the essential kernels of spiritual renewal. Her related experiences touch the soul because she has lived them. Her methods are sound because she is a trained counselor. And her compassion is genuine because she obviously loves God and yearns to grow herself. This book has reached deep into my heart and touched chords of renewal in my own life. As a pastor's wife and speaker, I highly recommend this book as a refreshing and profound, yet easy-to-understand journey down the path of spiritual growth and renewal.

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Summary: The Truth Principle
Review: Leslie Vernick illuminates the pathway to lasting emotional and spiritual growth in The Truth Principle with easily remembered steps I can take throughout the day. The vivid examples from the Bible as well as Leslie's vulnerable personal ones illustrate clearly my need to identify my thoughts and feelings, which motivate my behavior. I have read a number of books regarding growth because I want to grow in my love relationship with Christ. This is one of the best. Leslie's book clearly explains how I need to look truthfully at my desires to see if they are actually idols blocking the relationship I sincerely want. I have already begun practicing the steps I learned from this book because I agree with Leslie: It is in learning to handle the little things we encounter in life that we develop what is needed to handle life's bigger problems. I'm looking forward to seeing how following these steps will free me from patterns of weaknesses hindering my growth! I plan to purchase copies of this book for friends and counselors I know!

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Summary: Oh, Leslie!
Review: Oh, Leslie! I needed this! This book will be an invaluable tool to me (and anyone who reads it!) during those spiritual valleys we all must walk thru. This book TRULY holds the TRUTH which will transform lives.

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Summary: Leslie knows how to touch a person's heart
Review: Rarely will you find a book that helps you analyze the way you respond to struggles such as this. Leslie's process helps you rationally identify the way you respond to struggles and personal weaknesses and then use the truth of God's Word to change. This book is a helpful, hope-giver.

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Summary: Inspirational and Practical
Review: This is a must-read book for peer counselors and for anyone in therapy or those who "should" be in therapy! Everyone has troubles and trials in life. But our response to them ... that's what gets us in trouble. Leslie Vernick has a wonderful writing style that shows how to look for the root of the problem and how to learn responses that are more affirming instead of destructive. Her gentle TRUTH principle approach is easy to remember and apply. I love this God-centered method of counseling/therapy/self-help and highly recommend it. I believe you'll find it to be a powerful gift in your life.

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Summary: Powerful and Practical...a Godsend for sure
Review: This is a must-read book for peer counselors and for anyone in therapy or those who "should" be in therapy! Everyone has troubles and trials in life. But our response to them ... that's what gets us in trouble. Leslie Vernick has a wonderful writing style that shows how to look for the root of the problem and how to learn responses that are more affirming instead of destructive. Her gentle TRUTH principle approach is easy to remember and apply. I love this God-centered method of counseling/therapy/self-help and highly recommend it. I believe you'll find it to be a powerful gift in your life.

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Summary: It works---I know it does personally!
Review: This new book is a wonderful tool to use in getting your life back on track, whatever your issues might be. I will be recommending it to my clients and family as well as using it myself. It is such a simple process for idendtifying the roadblocks in your life that keep you from living life to the fullest.