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Wonderful tool for faithful living
I bought this for my daughter and use it even more than she does. This is a wonderful Catholic interpretation of the Bible and does a great job of explaining Catholic beliefs and traditions in relation to Scripture. It has all 73 books, so it's a complete Catholic Bible.
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Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bibles    3. Bibles - Catholic    4. Bibles - New American    5. Bibles - Other    6. Catholic Church    7. Catholic youth    8. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    9. Religion    10. Religious life    11. Study and teaching   

Editorial Review

Within the pages of this plainspoken Bible, young readers will find a year's worth of teen-written devotionals, one for every day of the work week. For example, in the opening section on Genesis, teens will find a shaded box for Monday's devotional, asking the reader what it means to be made in God's image. "Do you ever put yourself down for the way you look? What are you saying to God when you put down what he made?" Little boxes of text are inserted throughout the Scripture, where teens either suggest devotionals or discuss themes in the Bible. In another box, teens comment on the relationship between Adam and Eve: "The 'two becoming one' thing involves a lot more than sex. It involves two lives becoming one--two stories becoming one."The language, graphics, and frank discussion in this teen-oriented Bible make it a great resource for youth groups. It also makes a loving gift for teenagers who need help understanding how the Bible translates into the stressful world of adolescence. ... Read more

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"One of the five best books to leave with your Christian teenager...."

Really Cool Bible for Teens!!!
I ordered this Bible for my daughter.She and another girl in her youth group here in Sweden (we are Americans serving over seas) shared it with some of the other girls and it has actually become top of the other girls wish lists for their birthdays!It has practical stories the girls can relate to and thought provoking questions that are appropriately worded.Other bibles I have looked at sometimes discuss things in ways that I would prefer talking to my daughter about.This uses the Word only!Great Word of God!!

Excellent devotional bible
This is an excellent devotional Bible.The first reviewer who doesn't like the Bible because it condemns witchcraft is completely ignorant of New Testament Greek, and seems to dislike anything that cramps their lifestyle or beliefs.The NIV is an excellent translation based on the oldest and best manuscripts and translatedby people who actually know Greek, and don't use alternate definitions that don't reflect the true text in order to make things that are condemned by the Bible seem accaptable.If you want your kids to learn what the Bible says, and not what a Wiccan wants it to say, this is a great devotional Bible. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Bibles    2. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    3. Devotional    4. Religion    5. Religion - Bibles - General    6. Religion / Devotional    7. The Bible   

Editorial Review

This book, the latest in the hugely popular Chicken Soup for the Soul series, contains stories,poems, and cartoons relating to the specific troubles that traumatize teenagers everywhere. There are plentyof stories about dating ("HE KISSED MY TEETH!"), friendships (don't gossip), and school.But Read more

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This book was so moving.
I read it as a teenager- and it moved me.
Chicken Soup for everyone!
This book was very inspiring, and informative on many matters in the life of teens. I thought this book was great and not only had fun reading it, but I also learned from it. I learned mistakes of other people, and many great lessons of life. While some stories were sad, others were cute, and happy. There are a wide variety of different stories that all contribute to the overall greatness of the book!

Is Chicken Soup Good for the Soul?
Thoughout the past couple weeks I've read Chicken Soup for the Teen's Soul.This book contains tons of stories from all different authors.There is sectuions on topics such as friendships, family, love, and loss.In each section there are muiltiple stories about people who have dealt with the most extremes in these areas.
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Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Conduct of life    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Religion - Inspirational    7. Social Issues - Adolescence    8. Teenagers    9. Adolescent children    10. Family & Relationships / Adolescence    11. Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice    12. Popular psychology   

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Uplifting for all
I really enjoyed reading this book being a teenager myself. It was very inspirational and touching. It is a good book for teenagers in any situation. I think it would be good for parents to read this book also because they could have a better understanding of what their teenager might be going through. This book talked about issues that are harder to talk about. It provides anonymous help lines for teenagers in need. The tops range from life to death. It is a very uplifting book for all.

THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW! This book was soo amazing, I couldn't stop reading it! This book made me realize that I should be greatful to have such a awesome life and there are others out there that have hard times. To all those people who wrote there stories in the book I'm inspired by what they had to go through. All teens will love it but I have to warn you there are many sad parts and are very powerful so I think you should think about it first. If you're sure you want to buy it well go, you won't be dissapionted!

I LOVE THIS BOOK
i love this book. Because it has real life stories in it. And it really shows and helps kids out with tough stuff there going throught. It has like all the major categories of problems teanagers go through. My favorite sections are the stories on learning life lessons, and growing up. because it really had an influence on me, how kids grow up so fast. and how teenagers really need to learn life lesson. Its a great book and i recomend it to everyone. It will really help you get through tough times and know other people are going through the same problems. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    3. Conduct of life    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Religion - Inspirational    6. Social Issues - General    7. Teenagers    8. Family & Relationships / Adolescence    9. Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues   

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A Great Book for Girls & Women of All Ages
I purchased this book several years ago, and just took it off my bookshelf to re-read it again - and I just have to say that I have truly enjoyed being reminded of the pearls of wisdom strewn throughout these pages!
insperation
After reading this book I have begun to think more about my life. It has really inspired me to be more outgoing and to take better care of my body by playing more sports.

Get on the Bus
This is a nice little book full of quotes for girls, women too. The cover says these quotes are "Empowering and inspirational" and I found that to be true. There are quotes here from women from all walks of life, like Rosanne Cash, Jane Bryant Quinn, Janis Joplin, to name a few, and there are even quotes by some people you've never even heard of, like Debbie Tsai, age fifteen who says, and I quote, "Life is like a bus: you can get on it and go somewhere, or you can just sit there and watch it pass you by." I for one am getting on the bus, you should too. And you should get this little book for the girl in you or the girl in your life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Inspirational    2. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Girls & Women    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Quotations    8. Religion - Inspirational    9. Women    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Girls & Women    11. Self-esteem    12. Teenage girls    13. Conduct of life    14. Life skills guides    15. People & Places    16. Social Situations    17. Emotions & Feelings    18. Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance   

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Practical & Easy to Read
Excellent translation, easy to read and understand. The metal case is unique and great for travelling.It protects the pages and keeps bookmarks and papers from falling out.

Excellent for Wear and Tear.
This is the other bible I am currently reading, this is the one I carry in my backpack. It has a very study metal shell, thus it's name, it has a magnetic clasp to keep it closed. I pretty much killed a bible about every year to year and a half by carrying it around in my backpack every day. This bible solves that problem. It is small, compact, and very durable. The metal Bible comes in a variety of colors and designs I have this green one with the dog tags and my wife had my initials engraved in the dog tag before giving it to me as a gift a few summers ago. There are currently, 2 Silver designs, black, orange, red and hot pink. The NLT - New Living Translation is also a great reading edition, both this and the TNIV are newer translations based on modern scholarship and are very accessible to today's readers.
An amazing, fancy looking great Bible...Buy it!!
This is one of the greatest looking Bibles I've seen so far, I desided to purchase one and it looks and feels great. A very nice edition to purchase. It is definately a good choice for a gift or for yourself. The bible will always be a good gift but this goes a mile further cause the look is impresive and well done. I highly recommend it for those who take their personal things seriously and like good,high quality stuff and gifts.
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Great First Communion present
We have given this as a First Communion gift for two of our children now and both have enjoyed it enough to want to read it.There are interesting call-out sections that especially appeal to kids.We've looked for youth Bibles for some time and haven't found anything as nice as this.

Great Bible for Episcopalians/Anglicans, too.
My confirmation class which includes youth and adults went wild over this Bible - lots of good questions and reflections in an engaging format... suggestions on how to "pray it" and "live it."When it comes to the "Catholic Connections", our class talks about ways in which our denomination views things similarly or differently - all leading to good discussion.
Great stuff
I've been using this with my teenager. I have a good religious foundation and love the explanations, stories, thoughts, etc. Every Catholic school shoud expose their students to this Bible. ... Read more

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Original format, but hellfire tone in the add-ons
As intriguing and as eye-candy fetching as the format is, I can't recommend this edition of the New Testament, nor could I drive myself to buy it for my kid.The tone of the commentary and side-bars is so blatantly evangelical that a child is likely to think that most of his classmates (kids aged 7-11!) are on the path to hell, plus we all need to get out there and convert the whole wide world, without any respect whatsoever for the complex cultures and belief systems found on this wonderful planet.My kid MIGHT be inclined to tune into this edition, once he gets old enough --but I'm not ready to abandon him to Pat Robertson's interpretation of Christianity quite yet.(No, as far as I know, Robertson is not involved with this publication.But you get the idea.)

For the kid who doesn't like books without pictures!
I got this bible for my 8 year old son.He is not much of a reader, but was truly wanting to get into God's word.What happened was that he began losing interest because it became somewhat boring for him.This bible has helped to spark the desire for His word and also gives interesting facts and tid-bits that cater to his curious, but not always attentive, mind.Highly recommended for the younger child that doesn't have the natural desire for reading much of anything.

Magnify - the new testament biblezine
As a children's pastor, I highly recommend the Magnify - New Testament.It's interactive layout is perfect for this next generation.Before we can expect a child to hold the truths found in the scriptures, they first must understand and interact with the scriptures in a way that creates ownership.Magnify is a great tool to accomplish this. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Religion - Bible - General    5. Religion - Bible - Study    6. Juvenile Nonfiction / Religion / Bible / General   

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Wonderful
The tell-it-as-it-is book, Girls of Grace, covers lots of topics that many girls would have questions about.Whether or not, you are a girl who believe, the book's take on topics like boys and friends are sensitive and sound.Also recommended books like this are:Gifted Girls Activities Guide, Let's Talk, and Beautiful.

Great Book!
I loved this book! It discusses everything a girl my age worries about! After every chapter they have a little study guide that you can fill out. This book really helped me in my Christian Walk and I highly reccomend it!

Super Duper
This is a great book!I am trying to start doing a quiet time with God every day, but it's hard.This book, though, is making it become much easier for me.It gives really good advice and helps with problems I'm having right now!Thanks, Point of Grace!!! ... Read more

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Awesome!
30 devotionals from the young, talented Natlie Lloyd. I can relate to Natalie so much and I love the journal space. There's also questions to get you thinking and verses to look up in the Bible.
Pretty Good
I really liked this book.The stories were entertaining, and I love the journal space they give you at the end of each story so you can write a prayer to God or whatever!Devotionals are a good way to spend time with the Lord 'cause they are easy to understand and when there are stories you remember them and what they have to do about life.If you get Brio and have enjoyed her written devotionals, you'll like this book.Even if you haven't, I recommend you give it a try! ... Read more

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A really good book =)
This book is really helpful, and I highly recomend it. It covers everything from being worried to prayer to salvation. It has three or more scriptures (example: for fear, these are thescriptures: Psalm 23:4, 1 John 4:18, Psalm 19:11, Hebrews 13:6, and 2 Timothy 1:7) for each subject (over 70 subjects) and a page about it, followed by a prayer. And hey, even the cover looks cool =D

Comfort Object?
This book is a really good way to help deal with problems in your everyday life.It has a multitude of feelings and helpful advice that tie into scripture.My cousin let me borrow hers and it has helped me so much to grow in faith. ... Read more

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An inspirational book
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul llis a great book written by teenagers and some adults about life. It teaches us about life and how to deal with it. It shows us that no matter where you came form, what you look like, or how you act, almost all teenagers are the same. This book is an inspiration to everyone.
Chicken Soup For the Teenage Soul
This is a great book for every teenager. Every teen goes througha tough time at least once in their life and this book can really help. It has stories on things from teenage romance to suicide. This is a great book for everyone from teenagers to adults.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul 2 is great
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul 2 is a great book for teens because it is something we can relate to. It is filled with short anecdotes written by teenagers or once-teenagers about their adolescent experiences. It is inspirational and teaches us about who we are, about people, and about life in general. I recommend this book for all teenagers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Conduct of life    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Religion - Inspirational    6. Social Science - Sociology    7. Teenagers    8. Family & Relationships / Adolescence    9. Personal, health & social education (PHSE)   

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A Teen's Best Resource
Reviewed by Cathy Yanda for Reader Views (07/06)
Chicken Soup For the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal School
After reading this book, I found all of the stories included in this compilation very touching. I liked how each short story aimed to teach a little life lesson. The inspiration that these stories carried along with them made me realize how much this book was worth reading. I also enjoyed reading the quizzes and tidbits of information on various topics. The only complaint I would have against this book would be the authors' anecdotes from their own lives. They attempted to relate to teens, but fell short when it came to accuracy. It has been a while since they have been teenagers, and many things have changed in high school. Not only that, but their stories proved to be a bit dull. Other than that, I really did enjoy reading this book, and I look forward to reading other books in this series.

Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: The Real Deal School
Are you a teen looking for some answers? Well if you are then I have the perfect book for you.
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Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Body, Mind & Spirit    3. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Conduct of life    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Religion - Inspirational    10. School & Education    11. Social Issues - Adolescence    12. Social Issues - General    13. Social Problems (General) (Young Adult)    14. Teenagers    15. Family & Relationships / Teenagers   

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BIG shock!
When I first heard about the Extreme Teen Bible, I went straight to Google to look for it. Well, let me tell you something: When you type "extreme teen" into Google, you do NOT get anything about the Bible! I was so shocked that I forgot all about Jesus for about 11 minutes. I really don't think any Bible that puts the words "extreme" and "teen" in the same sentence is very helpful. It's not like people need any more ideas that will send them to Hell! ... Read more

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Amanda's Review of Chicken Soup for the Teen's Soul on Love & Friendship
I like the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and I liked this one in particular because it was written for teens. It was, I believe, the first one I read for teens, and I enjoyed reading very much what other teens had to say. On the other hand, though, many of the stories are similar, so after I had read a few, they got a little bit reptitious. Overall, though, it was a good book.

Chicken Soup forthe Teenage Soul on Love and Friendship
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Chicken Soup-Love & Friendship
This book is a very good and interesting book to read. It has a lot of personal stories in it that help other people who are going through the same problems understand that they are not alone.The book covered many different topics and I think that's what made it so good. The different topics were; Falling In Love, Breaking Up, Friendship, Tough Times, Family And Love, Acts Of Kindness, and Growing Up. All these things are very critical to a teenager and this is what they all go through.
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Big hit with my daughter!
I bought this for my 13-year-old.Even though the reviews were very positive, I worried about how successful of a gift it would be as my daughter is a no-nonsense girl who does not like fluff or mushiness.But she loves it!She reads it faithfully every day, and it's been a great conversation starter as she tells me about the "lesson" of the day.For her, it's just the right mixture of straight-forward talk and sensitivity without being to childish.

Honestwisdom, great comfort, easy format
I am a family counselor andI recomend this book for my teenage clients and their parents. It is full of comfort. Like a big sister whose just been through all the trials of being a teenager herself, Amanda is able to offer a perspective thatparents and other adults can't. The formate ishelpful and user friendly. The reader can look up any topic in the contents and read one page or many on subjects ranging from boys, to peer pressure, to parents. This book encourages girls to listen to their ownvoice instead of following the crowd. It encourages each girl tomake choices that satisfy themselves.

become that person you've always admired
This wonderful book offers 366 (yes, it accounts for leap years) daily tips for living the best life you can. Offers sound advice for handling boys, jobs, peer pressure, self confidence, having fun, parents, jealousy, manners, dreams, and any of hundreds of issues that pop up daily for the average teen. This book inspires you to act in your own best interests and make the most out of life.Read more

Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Children's Books/Young Adult Religion    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Conduct of life    5. Girls    6. Girls & Women    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Religion - Prayer & Prayerbooks    9. Teenage girls    10. Teenagers    11. Youths' writings    12. Emotions & feelings   

Editorial Review

Sometimes the best way to get through hard times is finding out you're not alone. The books in the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul series have provided just that reassurance to millions of teens in the few years since the first was published. Much like the earlier volumes, the third in theseries features stories, poems, and cartoons, most of which were written by teens themselves. Twenty teen reviewers read every submission,narrowing the selection down to 5,000 favorites. Editors Jack Canfield, MarkVictor Hansen, and Kimberly Kirberger made the final cuts. The result? Packed with compassion, heartache, love, experience, and wisdom, Read more

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Inspired
The book Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Three really inspired me in many different ways. When I started reading this book I couldnt put it down for a second without wanting to pick it up again.This book has ben very helpful and useful to me. The book talks about real problems and stories that teens have sent to the publishers and published in their book. It's nice to have us young people writing stories and having them published for others to read them and be inspired. When ever you get the chance you should read this book so you can see what's so great and inspiring about his book.

greatest book ever!!
This book was totally awesome and I advise people to read it. It was one of the best books I have ever read and it gave me alot of advice through the very interesting stories they provided. This book was my favorite out of the "chicken noodle soup for the teenage soul" series. I really enjoyed reading it, for me it was one of those books that are so good you can't put it down. I really recommend this book if you like real life situations where you can really seem to realate to at least some of the stories. It feels like you have been in these sort of situations before and the stories kind of put you in the other person's shoes. This book made me feel sorry or happy for the main people in these stories and they made me think about my life and if I am hurting people or I made them feel the way some of the characters do. Long story short I really loved this book it had romance, tragedy, horror, suspense, and well... you get the idea, but it made me love it and I am sure if you read it you will feel the same as I did about this book.

worth it for finger paints and crayons
This book overall was not as good as the first two but it's worth it for the piece called "Finger Paints and Crayons" a beautifull written poem about how sad it is to live in a world with racism. That one touched me the most, I haven't read the book in years but that poem is one of the things I remember about it. ... Read more

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Excellent devotional
This devotional is excellent and just what I was looking for.The rating said the condition of the book was "like new" and it really was.

Excellent Discovery
I recently had an illness and turned my life over to God.
Wonderful little book with daily readings and thoughts
This is a fun book to flip through. It is laid out really well - on each set of pages is a full New Testament and Old Testament reading, plus a comment by a Christian leader and then a couple questions for you to ask yourself and think about. I really like that the book is small and padded hardcover so it's very easy to carry around and read. It also has a cute black ribbon for marking your favorite page/last page read. If you are giving it as a gift, it has a page where you can fill in TO, FROM and OCCASION for which it was given - a nice extra touch. ... Read more

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Start with chapter one!
This book is pretty much as the Booklist review describes. It is worth noting that the book begins with lengthy forwards and prefaces which I found wordy,ponderous, and a bit moralistic. I began to fear the book would be the same. Not so! when you finally get to chapter one, the pace picks up and the tone and diction become lighter and much friendlier to a high-school level of reader. Far from being moralistic, the author deals with a variety of real issues that young people have to face, and does it in a frank, sensible, easygoing and very constructive fashion. The book should be a help and a comfort to many in its target audience.

Great, great book!
I have been learning about Buddhism for a couple of years now and bought this book for my teenage daughter, in hopes that it would inspire her to join me. She hasn't read it yet, but I decided to pick it up off her shelf one day and read it myself. This book changed my life. It is written in very simple, easy to understand terms. I felt like Diana Winston was a good friend, walking the path with me and explaining things along the way. I loved it. And I am still hoping my daughter will join me!

This book worked miracles for our 15 years old teenager
Our son was in very hard times, struggling to come to terms with the low values (if values) of modern society, modern music and his own background and values. With 14 he went into extrem aggression and anger. He sought refuge in hard rap, which on one side helped to work anger off, but fueled it from another side. Read more

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DO NOT READ THIS FALSE NEW AGE BOOK, CHRISTIANS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matthew 7:15 says, "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves."Such is author Neale D. Walsch in "Conversations with God" and "Conversations with God for teens."The one and only Jehovah-God, Father of Jesus the Christ, has told us everything we need to know in His Holy, Infallible, Inerrant and Inspiring Word, the Bible.First of all, Walsch says there is no such thing as sin ("There is no such thing as right or wrong and that is what I have been trying to tell everyone", he writes).WRONG PER GOD!!!(John 3:16)Next, he says homosexuality is a "genetic trait" and should be "celebrated."WRONG PER GOD!!!!(Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13)These two items alone should demonstrate to any reasonable person that Walsch IS NOT RELIGIOUS AND IS NOT CHRISTIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How life could be
Firstly, this is not a religious book; it's a spiritual self-help book in the form of real or imagined conversations with God (you pick). It's important to remember that this is how the author perceives things and we can choose to agree or disagree, it's all about free will. Our views don't have to match the author's, if that was the case we'd still be living in the dark ages and never learn anything new. Secondly, I'd like to ask the parents who refuse to let their teens read this book 'cause of the "immoral" chapter on sex, don't you think your sons and daughters are smart enough to think for themselves and make up their own minds?
Consider this!!
To anyone who has or is planning on reading this book, consider this. This book has a lot of words which feel good and can make anyone's guilty conscience ease in thinking that "your own will is god's own will." (quoted from Walsh's books) If you will it, then God wills it because he loves you and wants you to live in freedom, right? Will is a precursor to action. If there is no such this an a 'right' or 'wrong' will, then in essence there is really no such thing as a 'right' or 'wrong' action. If someone else's actions hurt you, you feel that action is wrong. But the person who hurt you certainly had his feelings for acting that way, right? It was his will, therefore he was justified and right and god's right there to back him up. The victim is suffering. Where is his god when he needs him? Was the victim correct in believing the action wrong? Was the perpetrator correct in believing his action was right? In this book, god says that WE have the authority to decide what is right or wrong. The action is both right and wrong, right? Wrong.
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