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Practicing the Presence of Jesus: Experience the Gift of His Friendship
Do you want to experience Jesus as real? When we look at Jesus' life on earth, we see Him calling people to simply know Him. He made no demand on them to believe theological propositions. "Follow me" was the invitation which they accepted. They got to know and communicate with the real person. There is a big difference between believing something is true and experiencing it as real. This is the story of how Wally Armstrong learned to communicate with the real person of Jesus in his everyday life. Armstrong experiences Jesus up close and personal and introduces readers to the same experience. In a conversational manner, he explores what it is like to have a relationship with Jesus as if He is sitting right there next to us. He keeps an empty chair ready and imagines Jesus sitting beside him as they talk.
128 pages, Hardcover
First published September 28, 2012
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October 24, 2012
Wally Armstrong in his new book “Practicing the Presence of Jesus” published by Summerside Press shows us how to have a daily, personal relationship with Jesus.
Experience the Gift of His Friendship
Do you want to experience Jesus as real? When we look at Jesus’ life on earth, we see Him calling people to simply know Him. He made no demand on them to believe theological propositions. “Follow me” was the invitation which they accepted. They got to know and communicate with the real person. There is a big difference between believing something is true and experiencing it as real. This is the story of how Wally Armstrong learned to communicate with the real person of Jesus in his everyday life. Armstrong experiences Jesus up close and personal and introduces readers to the same experience. In a conversational manner, he explores what it is like to have a relationship with Jesus as if He is sitting right there next to us. He keeps an empty chair ready and imagines Jesus sitting beside him as they talk.
Jesus said, “I am with you always.” That is a very comforting verse however they are words that we are not always aware of. There is a difference between knowing Jesus is with us and being aware that Jesus is with us. What do I mean? Let me put it like this. No matter where you live you have a Kitchen. It is always there. Now, suppose, you are in your Living Room intensely focused on watching your game on the TV. The Kitchen is still there but you are not aware of it as your entire focus is on the game. Commercial comes on, you want a snack, now all of a sudden you are aware of the presence of the Kitchen. As the verse tells us Jesus is always with us however a lot of times our focus is not on Him and we are not aware of His presence. Wally Armstrong has given us a little book that helps us focus our attention on Jesus so that we are aware of His presence all the time.
Meet Wally: Wally Armstrong is a professional golfer, teacher and dynamic life coach who has competed in over 300 PGA Tour events, including the British Open, the US Open, and the Masters, and was awarded a lifetime membership in the Tour. In his first Masters appearance, Wally finished in fifth place, setting a rookie record for the lowest tournament score of eight under par. As a golf instructor and clinician, Armstrong has taught golf all over the world and has produced more than twenty golf instructional videos and DVDs covering every area of the golf game. He is the author of seven books, including the bestselling In His Grip (with Jim Sheard and Billy Graham) and The Mulligan (with Ken Blanchard). He resides in Maitland, Florida, and has been married to his wife, Debbie, for forty-one years. Together, they have three children and seven grandchildren. Armstrong invites readers to visit his website, www.oldprobooks.com, for more insights about the wonderful opportunity each of us has to know Jesus as the real person that he is.
If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Experience the Gift of His Friendship
Do you want to experience Jesus as real? When we look at Jesus’ life on earth, we see Him calling people to simply know Him. He made no demand on them to believe theological propositions. “Follow me” was the invitation which they accepted. They got to know and communicate with the real person. There is a big difference between believing something is true and experiencing it as real. This is the story of how Wally Armstrong learned to communicate with the real person of Jesus in his everyday life. Armstrong experiences Jesus up close and personal and introduces readers to the same experience. In a conversational manner, he explores what it is like to have a relationship with Jesus as if He is sitting right there next to us. He keeps an empty chair ready and imagines Jesus sitting beside him as they talk.
Jesus said, “I am with you always.” That is a very comforting verse however they are words that we are not always aware of. There is a difference between knowing Jesus is with us and being aware that Jesus is with us. What do I mean? Let me put it like this. No matter where you live you have a Kitchen. It is always there. Now, suppose, you are in your Living Room intensely focused on watching your game on the TV. The Kitchen is still there but you are not aware of it as your entire focus is on the game. Commercial comes on, you want a snack, now all of a sudden you are aware of the presence of the Kitchen. As the verse tells us Jesus is always with us however a lot of times our focus is not on Him and we are not aware of His presence. Wally Armstrong has given us a little book that helps us focus our attention on Jesus so that we are aware of His presence all the time.
Meet Wally: Wally Armstrong is a professional golfer, teacher and dynamic life coach who has competed in over 300 PGA Tour events, including the British Open, the US Open, and the Masters, and was awarded a lifetime membership in the Tour. In his first Masters appearance, Wally finished in fifth place, setting a rookie record for the lowest tournament score of eight under par. As a golf instructor and clinician, Armstrong has taught golf all over the world and has produced more than twenty golf instructional videos and DVDs covering every area of the golf game. He is the author of seven books, including the bestselling In His Grip (with Jim Sheard and Billy Graham) and The Mulligan (with Ken Blanchard). He resides in Maitland, Florida, and has been married to his wife, Debbie, for forty-one years. Together, they have three children and seven grandchildren. Armstrong invites readers to visit his website, www.oldprobooks.com, for more insights about the wonderful opportunity each of us has to know Jesus as the real person that he is.
If you would like to listen to interviews with other authors and professionals please go to www.kingdomhighlights.org where they are available On Demand.
To listen to 24 hours non-stop, commercial free Christian music please visit our internet radio station www.kingdomairwaves.org
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
October 17, 2012
Wally Armstrong competed in over 300 PGA Tour events. He is the author of seven books. Through a dramatic event on the golf course, his relationship with Christ changed forever.
Having believed in Jesus for a very long time, Armstrong was surprised to discover there was more to this relationship than just a strong belief. In “Practicing the Presence of Jesus”, Armstrong shows us how to develop an intimate relationship and strong walk with the Savior.
Simple and easy to read, “Practicing the Presence of Jesus” gives practical examples and encouragement to all believers no matter where they are in their walk with Christ. “Imagine sitting with Jesus every day, getting to share with Him everything on your heart and experiencing His full attention on you!” Armstrong’s simple steps will help readers develop an honest, intimate relationship that will transform their life.
Find out more about Wally Armstrong at www.wallyarmstronggolf.com/wallys-world. Click here to order.
For more information, visit http://litfusegroup.com/author/WArmst...
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group, as part of their Book Review Blogger Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Having believed in Jesus for a very long time, Armstrong was surprised to discover there was more to this relationship than just a strong belief. In “Practicing the Presence of Jesus”, Armstrong shows us how to develop an intimate relationship and strong walk with the Savior.
Simple and easy to read, “Practicing the Presence of Jesus” gives practical examples and encouragement to all believers no matter where they are in their walk with Christ. “Imagine sitting with Jesus every day, getting to share with Him everything on your heart and experiencing His full attention on you!” Armstrong’s simple steps will help readers develop an honest, intimate relationship that will transform their life.
Find out more about Wally Armstrong at www.wallyarmstronggolf.com/wallys-world. Click here to order.
For more information, visit http://litfusegroup.com/author/WArmst...
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group, as part of their Book Review Blogger Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
November 9, 2012
Title: PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF JESUS
Author: Wally Armstrong
Publisher: Summerside Press
October 2012
ISBN: 978-1-60936-702-2
Genre: nonfiction/Christian Living
Wally Armstrong has believed in Jesus for a long time. He knew about having a relationship with Jesus, but didn’t know Him as a real companion and friend.
One day, after Wally had a dramatic encounter on the golf course, his life was forever changed. In that moment, Wally realized that Jesus offered him the gift of friendship, up close and personal, that He shared with His disciples two thousand years ago.
In PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF JESUS, Wally offers a clear approach to experiencing that same dynamic relationship, and he shares simple steps for interacting with Jesus as if he were sitting right beside you.
If you want an up and close friendship with Jesus, then PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF JESUS could help transform you from the inside out.
I was raised being taught how to pray without ceasing, and as a fiction writer, I have a lot of “imaginary friends” that I interact with when I write. Jesus is not an imaginary friend, He is very real, but I knew most of these principles shared in this book from the very beginning. He is someone I share everything with as if He were right beside me … and He is.
But if this is something you long for, then do pick up PRACTICING THE PRESENSE OF JESUS and become friends with the savior. $12.99 hardcover. 128 pages.
Author: Wally Armstrong
Publisher: Summerside Press
October 2012
ISBN: 978-1-60936-702-2
Genre: nonfiction/Christian Living
Wally Armstrong has believed in Jesus for a long time. He knew about having a relationship with Jesus, but didn’t know Him as a real companion and friend.
One day, after Wally had a dramatic encounter on the golf course, his life was forever changed. In that moment, Wally realized that Jesus offered him the gift of friendship, up close and personal, that He shared with His disciples two thousand years ago.
In PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF JESUS, Wally offers a clear approach to experiencing that same dynamic relationship, and he shares simple steps for interacting with Jesus as if he were sitting right beside you.
If you want an up and close friendship with Jesus, then PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF JESUS could help transform you from the inside out.
I was raised being taught how to pray without ceasing, and as a fiction writer, I have a lot of “imaginary friends” that I interact with when I write. Jesus is not an imaginary friend, He is very real, but I knew most of these principles shared in this book from the very beginning. He is someone I share everything with as if He were right beside me … and He is.
But if this is something you long for, then do pick up PRACTICING THE PRESENSE OF JESUS and become friends with the savior. $12.99 hardcover. 128 pages.
October 13, 2012
What if Jesus was right here, right now beside us? What if we could walk, talk, and be with him every day, building a friendship relationship that is real and tangible? What would that look like?
And so, Willy wrote this book, as a way to challenge Christians into a simple idea that, while not new, is a revival of Christianity at its roots - a basic, intimate relationship between Jesus and his disciples. A friendship. Meeting together and getting to know each other.
There's a story in this book that Willy shares from another book that started his path to relational faith with Jesus, a story about a minister visiting an old Scottish man nearing death. That man lay in his bed, with an empty chair beside him. The old man reveals to the minister that long ago he was challenged to picture Jesus in that chair and talk to Him as a friend.
And now that challenge is passed on to us.
I've received the challenge. Make Jesus real. Build a friendship and learn from Him - just as his disciples did when he actually was walking the earth. Relationship, not performance, is the key to faith.
This book has been eye-opening for me. I will highly recommend it to my friends, because I think it can revolutionize faith as we know it.
And so, Willy wrote this book, as a way to challenge Christians into a simple idea that, while not new, is a revival of Christianity at its roots - a basic, intimate relationship between Jesus and his disciples. A friendship. Meeting together and getting to know each other.
There's a story in this book that Willy shares from another book that started his path to relational faith with Jesus, a story about a minister visiting an old Scottish man nearing death. That man lay in his bed, with an empty chair beside him. The old man reveals to the minister that long ago he was challenged to picture Jesus in that chair and talk to Him as a friend.
And now that challenge is passed on to us.
I've received the challenge. Make Jesus real. Build a friendship and learn from Him - just as his disciples did when he actually was walking the earth. Relationship, not performance, is the key to faith.
This book has been eye-opening for me. I will highly recommend it to my friends, because I think it can revolutionize faith as we know it.
October 2, 2012
Wally Armstrong has presented a beautiful insight into his personal relationship with Christ.
I especially loved the story of the old Scotchman, he had a chair in his room just for Christ to sit it. It reminded him to keep Christ close and have ongoing conversations with him. When he passed away his hand was on the chair....he traveled along with Jesus! There are many pictures of this empty chair throughout the book. A reminder to keep the conversations going.
I think maybe the Amish or Amish Woman wearing their reminder of a prayer cap is an excellent reminder...keep talking to God.
This book is a good reminder that our Lord is looking at us as Friends...he gave us his ultimate gift. The Author is sharing a wonderful gift with us. Enjoy, and savor.
I received this book through Litfuse Publicity Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
I especially loved the story of the old Scotchman, he had a chair in his room just for Christ to sit it. It reminded him to keep Christ close and have ongoing conversations with him. When he passed away his hand was on the chair....he traveled along with Jesus! There are many pictures of this empty chair throughout the book. A reminder to keep the conversations going.
I think maybe the Amish or Amish Woman wearing their reminder of a prayer cap is an excellent reminder...keep talking to God.
This book is a good reminder that our Lord is looking at us as Friends...he gave us his ultimate gift. The Author is sharing a wonderful gift with us. Enjoy, and savor.
I received this book through Litfuse Publicity Tours, and was not required to give a positive review.
October 31, 2012
How would you like to truly be friends with Jesus? That's right--what would that be like? This is a simply written book, not overly theological, but written in a way that everyone can easily understand. Honestly, there is not a whole lot to say except that this is written by a golfer who put this idea to the test. And it is easier than you might realize.
All too often, Christians tend to see God like their earthly father. If they had a bad earthly father, they may see God in the same way. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pick up this easy-to-read book today, and you just might find that your spiritual life has changed forever!
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
All too often, Christians tend to see God like their earthly father. If they had a bad earthly father, they may see God in the same way. Nothing could be further from the truth. Pick up this easy-to-read book today, and you just might find that your spiritual life has changed forever!
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
October 3, 2012
Through his own experience, the author encourages readers to get a clear picture of not just who Jesus is but what does he look like to them. Without knowing it many of us have carried around misconstrued mental images of Christ. Although the author shares his method for engaging in a more dynamic relationship with Jesus, he doesn't attempt to offer readers a one size fit all strategy but shows them what is possible. It's a small but enlightening book.
August 20, 2012
It's uncommon for me to give five stars to a book but this one has profoundly affected my life. I don't want to give too much away, but Jesus has, as a result of this work, become more real to me than ever before. This is a book every Christian should read. I may elevate it into my top 2 of all time.
December 12, 2012
This is a quick read and I really enjoyed it. We all need to realize that God loves us so much and is really with us 24/7. We just get busy and feel like we are on our own. This book helps you take a look at realizing the presence of Jesus and making Him the friend He wants to be to us. I pray daily to be more like Jesus and am grateful for His love. I recommend this book as a good read.
December 12, 2015
I heard a pastor recommend this book a couple of years ago and it has been on my mind for a while. I finally decided to order the book and read it, and I have been the farthest away from being disappointed. This book is a practical eye-opener to living with Jesus. I've started changing things in my life because of the ideals in the book and I expect to continue changing as time goes by.
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