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Seizing Your Divine Moment: Dare to Live a Life of Adventure
Follows the biblical account of Israel's war with the Philistines and the stories of Jonathan and Saul to demonstrate how God creates moments of opportunity and how to live a life of purpose and adventure.
224 pages, Hardcover
First published November 5, 2002
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About the author
Erwin Raphael McManus
52 books513 followersErwin Raphael McManus is an iconoclast known as a cultural pioneer for his integration of creativity and spirituality. He is an artist, entrepreneur, and cultural thought leader who is also the founder of MOSAIC, a community of faith in Los Angeles California. Known for their innovation, creativity, and artistry, MOSAIC has been named one of the most influential and innovative churches in America.
Engaging such issues as culture, creativity, change, and leadership, Erwin is widely known as a thought-provoking communicator, poet, and wordsmith. His travels have taken him to over 50 countries and he has spoken to over a million people from a wide variety of audiences, from professional sports, Wall Street investors, universities, film studios, and conferences across the world.
McManus is the author of Soul Cravings, Chasing Daylight, and other leading books on spirituality and creativity. His newest book is The Artisan Soul: Crafting your Life into a Work of Art.
Erwin Raphael McManus sees the imagination as the principle vehicle through which we create a better self, a better world, and a better future. He argues that creativity is both uniquely human and the essence of human uniqueness. Creativity, McManus contends, is a natural expression of our spirituality. When we are most fully alive we create out of love all that is good and beautiful and true.
Erwin has a BA in psychology from UNC Chapel Hill, a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Southeastern University.
Engaging such issues as culture, creativity, change, and leadership, Erwin is widely known as a thought-provoking communicator, poet, and wordsmith. His travels have taken him to over 50 countries and he has spoken to over a million people from a wide variety of audiences, from professional sports, Wall Street investors, universities, film studios, and conferences across the world.
McManus is the author of Soul Cravings, Chasing Daylight, and other leading books on spirituality and creativity. His newest book is The Artisan Soul: Crafting your Life into a Work of Art.
Erwin Raphael McManus sees the imagination as the principle vehicle through which we create a better self, a better world, and a better future. He argues that creativity is both uniquely human and the essence of human uniqueness. Creativity, McManus contends, is a natural expression of our spirituality. When we are most fully alive we create out of love all that is good and beautiful and true.
Erwin has a BA in psychology from UNC Chapel Hill, a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Southeastern University.
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November 5, 2013
This is a wonderful book for those seeking to identify how & when God wants us to move on His will, moment by moment, and thus enter the life they were meant to live. Mr. McManus reminds us that it's God we are ultimately meant to obey, not the whims of those around us, or our own inner voice that cries out for comfort or pleasure (which may be challenging for those of us who like to control our schedules). Readers of this book will not only get a better sense of their divine moments, but will also better understand God himself. I recommend it highly.
March 18, 2013
Overall great book. Encouraged me to think in a way I am not accustomed to while challenging my notions on the idea of waiting on God. Sometimes waiting on God is an excuse for a lack of progress. God places opportunities in our lives and sometimes we must simply take them because of God's written word. We need not be nervous about failing God if we act according to his word.
May 12, 2024
A good message but didn’t love the tone of the author and felt the message was quite repetitive. Overall, got some good reminders and challenged me to take more action in my life but not my favourite read!
September 13, 2020
i think the cover is pretty haha
August 23, 2014
Once again, Erwin McManus, proves himself to be wholely devoted to God and the movement of the church from an inactive membership to those who are willing to put their lives on the line for Christ. This is my second time reading this book because once was not enough! It will convict you of the areas in your life where you are stagnant and it will uplift you for movement with God. It will challenge you to change from what you are comfortable with into what God requests of you. Only read it if you are ready for a life-changing mission!
October 18, 2007
i like the challenge mcmanus gives in the book. it made me get up off my butt and stop waiting for God to do something in my life. basically, the general idea of the book is...if you let your ship sit in the harbor God can't blow you in the direction he wants you to go. even more this book challenges us to choose a direction for our ship when we don't have a specific idea of what direction to God. God wants us to actively search out His calling in our lives and then act upon it!
December 23, 2015
There should be no such thing as a passive Christian; Erwin McManus goes into depth as he explores characters in the bible that truly lived to represent God.
With heaps of biblical reference, relevant anecdotal stories from his life and a lot of encouraging words, McManus presents his case in a thoughtful and provoking manner. A great read.
With heaps of biblical reference, relevant anecdotal stories from his life and a lot of encouraging words, McManus presents his case in a thoughtful and provoking manner. A great read.
April 19, 2012
We have no control over how or when we die, but we do have control over how we live. Drawing inspiration from 1 Samuel, he challenges believers to step out of their "comfort zones"---and into an impassioned, extraordinary journey with God.
March 30, 2007
I credit this book to helping me decide to move to NewSong.
July 25, 2007
in need of a little inspiration? this is the book for you
October 22, 2007
Great book... quick read, the point is pretty simple and straight forward.
April 24, 2008
my wife LOVED LOVED LOVED it. i thought it was good. challenging for those who are contemplating making a risky decision.
April 30, 2008
Thoughtful ~ Mcmanus is definitely challenging.
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September 5, 2011
Very inspiring!
April 5, 2012
Do something. This advice from Erwin is so simple, but is something so many should hear AND obey.
May 17, 2012
Everything Erwin writes is an adventure. Looking forward to slowly devouring (can you do both at the same time?)this one.
August 1, 2013
Another of my all-time favorites!
February 5, 2016
Erwin hit a home run with this one!
September 11, 2012
One of my all-time favorite!
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