Start with Worship

“To be the warriors you must be starts with being the worshipers you must be.” Rick Joyner

“We know that God does not listen to sinners. He listens to the godly person who does his will.” (John 9:31)

Put on the righteousness of Jesus; the prayers of the righteous are powerful and effective. God does not despise a humble and contrite heart. Confess your sins and pray for one another. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them.

Book Review: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, and Carlton Abrams (Five Stars)

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Book Review: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, and Carlton Abrams

Five Stars

“The purpose of life is to find happiness. From the very core of our being, we simply desire joy and contentment.” Dalai Lama

A monumental conversation between two spiritual giants of our age. This book is a four-star treatment of a five-star topic. I rounded up because I am confident readers will sort the gems from the plaster.

“We are fragile creatures, and it is from this weakness, not despite it, that we discover the possibility of true joy.” Desmond Tutu

The reader is invited into a celebration of life by two of the wisest men in the world. They have been friends for decades despite differing world views. Both their friendship and their wisdom shows through.

“Those who say forgiveness is for the weak haven’t tried it.” Desmond Tutu

You expect this book to be full of epigrams; it Continue reading