Deeper: Living in the Reality of God's Love

by Debbie Alsdorf

We often believe things about ourselves that do not line up with God's truth. We think our worth is based on performance or possessions, that we have to be perfect to be loved, or that we're too ordinary to be used by God. "Deeper" tears down these lies and teaches women to replace them with four truths from Psalm 139--God knows me, he protects me, he made me, he values me.
Using compelling narrative and Scripture, "Deeper" helps women transform their lives by trusting in the reality of God's love. Instead of striving for perfection and worth, readers can rest in the truth that they are his.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Christian Living, Christianity

220 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2008

About the author

Author and international speaker Debbie Alsdorf's mission is to help women live a better story by leading them to the heart of God's love and the truth of his Word. She has spent the majority of her adult life involved in women's ministries as well as being a biblical lay counselor and Christian life coach. In 2005, she brought together a team and founded Design4Living Ministries to challenge women to experience spiritual transformation.
Debbie's first Bible study, Steadfast Love, was published in 2000, followed by ten other books and three curriculums. In addition, she has been a featured writer for Calvary Chapel, In Touch, and Focus on the Family.
Debbie and her husband, Ray, have raised a blended family of four adult children. Today Debbie's favorite role is being a grandma to ten little ones.
You can also connect with Debbie on Instagram and Facebook.

Reviews

[Mark Uncommon Valor · Rating 5 out of 5]

God knows me ; I am not a stranger to him.

He understands me as an individual.

He is intimately acquainted with me.

He knows me well enough to know what I'll say next.

He is always with me.

He is covering me; I am protected.

I cannot separate myself from the love of God.

He leads me.

He holds my hand.

My life is not in darkness but bask in His light.

He made me, putting all the pieces together.

I am a wonderful work of God's hand.

My life is a miracle.

My days have been ordained ( planned and purposed ) by God.

His thoughts are tender toward me.

He is always thinking of me.

God preserves me from day to day.

When I wake to start a new day, He is still with me.

I am alive this moment by His design and plan.


Truths from Psalm 139, compilied by : Debbie Alsdorf

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this well-written book, Debbi Alsdorf describes how experiencing God's love can strength us through difficult situations and trials. The book review says, "We think our worth is based on performance or possessions, that we have to be perfect to be loved, or that we're too ordinary to be used by God. Debbie tears down these lies and teaches women to replace them with four truths from Psalm 139--God knows me, he protects me, he made me, he values me. Using compelling narrative and Scripture, Debbie helps women transform their lives by trusting in the reality of God's love."

I highly recommend this book.

[Anne Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

On July 19 and 20, 2013, I had the privilege to hear Debbie Alsdorf speak at our Write to Inspire Conference in Rancho Cordova, CA. She's got to be one of the most inspirational speakers I have ever heard, and I was so blessed by her presentation. I wish you could have been there.

But maybe you sorta can. A lot of what she spoke on is in Deeper. Although principally aimed at women, men could also benefit from the teachings in this beautiful book. Each chapter is a separate story and teaching with handy questions at the end that could even make this a delightful Bible study! I think you will walk away from this teaching walking closer with our wonderful Lord!

[Elsabé · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book really spoke to me. Took me longer to finish it than I intended, but I realized that I needed the time in between to allow the truth spoken to set in and become reality in my life. It has been perfectly aligned with God's message from other places in my life as well.

[Mizbooks]

set aside, temporarily, but will finish.

[Eileen Rubio]

An obligatory read for my Women's Ministry class.
Excellent! It's the First Christian book I've ever read.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book, her bible studies are good as well, they get to the heart issues.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a great book to help you move from your head to your heart-- taking in all that God says about loving us.

[Melanie Brunner-Monton · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you desire a deeper relationship with Jesus, this is the book for you! Debbie is an amazing woman who lives out exactly what she's written in her book!

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good, lots of highlighting. Sometimes I just need to be reminded of how big God is, and start living and praying like it!

[Maria Claudia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really really loved this book. It is a worth-read. It made me feel with a new purpose.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars. Most of the book I couldn't relate to but the parts I could I enjoyed.

[micheale johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life changing

I read this book during an online bible study with Debbie Alsdorf. It is an easy read. Reading the book and going through the bible study was life changing.

[Martina Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was our non fiction book for February book club. It was really good, all things I've heard before, but never hurts to hear again.