Hello friend,
We have a brand new Tuesdays with Tata episode up on The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast today!
In this episode, Tata leads as we discuss the themes of faith and obedience through the story of story of Samuel and Saul in 1 Samuel. Tata guides us as we explore the Israelites' demand for a king, illustrating their rejection of God's authority. We analyze Samuel's heartbreak and Saul's kingship, highlighting the dangers of pride and disobedience. Emphasizing the importance of aligning our perspectives with God’s vision, we encourage listeners to reflect on their own lives and the blessings of prioritizing divine guidance that fosters spiritual growth and peace.
Check it out!
Important Book Release!
Our friend Ann Voskamp released her new book today, Loved to Life: A 40-Day Pilgrimage with Love Himself That Will Change Your Life*.
From Amazon:
Turn and gaze on the One who gave you His whole life―and you'll find the love you've been looking for your whole life.
Loved to Life is a 40-Day VISUAL Pilgrimage with Jesus, through the book of John, that will:
give you enlightening insights to calm your real worries
ground your identity in who you really are, regardless of failures
speak to your deepest doubts in a profoundly steadying way
and walk you in fresh, intimate way with Jesus, Love Himself, that will be life-changing!
You aren't alone. God knows what it feels like to be where you are, where you have been. God Himself knows how hard this broken planet is―He's walked where you've walked. But out of those hard, dusty roads emerges a way into the exhilarating life you've longed to fully experience.
This is the truest story in the whole universe: God is the only One who has ever loved you to death and came to resurrect you into the fullest life you always hoped for.
Embark on a 40-day spiritual pilgrimage following the entire life of Jesus through the Gospel of John — a 40-day pilgrimage to move you from barely getting through―to passionately living the fullest life.
Loved to Life is an invitation into:
40 inspirational, grace- and hope-filled devotionals;
40 Bible passages that pilgrimage with Jesus, from the beginning to the end of the Gospel of John, to encounter and experience Him in a fresh, transformative way;
40 original woodcut illustrations to mark each day of your pilgrimage toward LIFE.
Jesus held the cup that holds the story you never wanted; the pain you wish you and your people had never known; the scars that have forever marred your only heart.And for the love of you, Jesus drank this cup of suffering down to love you back to life.
Check out Ann’s book on Amazon or wherever books are sold. It’s a beautiful book that holds the most beautiful story ever told, and it will be helpful to you.
Ann did a beautiful job narrating the audiobook as well, so if you love to listen to your books, grab the Audible book here:
Also, if you need a treatment plan to help you overcome any kind of trauma, tragedy, or massive thing in your life, check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose.
Lisa and I are praying for you.
Dum spiro spero (While I breathe, I hope),
Lee
Psalm 71:14 ("As for me, I will always have hope.")
From the banks of the North Platte river on Moon River Ranch in Nebraska, USA
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Just ordered two copies - one for us and one for our son. We lost our daughter Dec. 23, 2022 and have been held in prayer and lots of support these last couple of years, thankfully. Now yesterday, hubby got a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. I believe your book will help us greatly. Thank you.