From Your Head to Your Heart: The Change You Long For Is 18 Inches Away

by Maria Durso

Make the Connection. The change you long for is just 18 inches away! Have you ever declared in frustration that your head knows what to do but your heart won’t agree? The truth is, although the head and heart are only eighteen inches from each other, most of us spend our entire lives trying to make a genuine connection between what we profess to believe in our heads and what we actually believe in our hearts. We believe that God loves us, but our hearts still cling to lies from our past—lies from society, our families and friends, and the enemy of our souls. Don’t allow these voices to keep you trapped any longer. “From Your Head to Your Heart” exposes how your negative thought patterns can keep you from the future God wants for you and reveals the secrets to achieve the long-term transformation desired by many, yet missed by most. With powerful examples from the Bible and redeeming stories from the author’s own testimony involving abandonment, loneliness, rejection, and drug use, this book will give you the keys to access the power in God’s Word. Begin the renewing journey from your head to your heart today.Forward written by Jim Cymbala with Endorsements from Bill Hybels, Chris Hodges, Nancy Alcorn and many more.“The heart and soul of the Christian life is learning to hear God’s voice and then developing the courage to do what he asks us to do. “From Your Head to Your Heart” must be added to your life and library. If leaders aren’t leading with their heads and hearts, the local church will never reach its full redemptive potential. Well done Maria Durso! This book will be a lifeline for so many people.” —Bill Hybels, Founding and Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church“With honesty, wisdom, and encouragement, Maria Durso helps readers draw closer to God as they seek to know him and not simple knot about Him. From Your Head to Your Heart offers biblical wisdom and practical suggestions for connecting your mind and your heart with your faith. I recommend it for anyone wanting to experience more of God’s power in their lives.” —Chris Hodges, Pastor of Church of the Highlands“In my travels over the years in ministry I have seen many people who have a “head relationship” “with the Lord, but not a close personal “heart relationship” with Him. From Your Head to Your Heart explores the depths of having an intimate walk with Jesus that will transform every part of your life and bring about a whole new level of victory and freedom!” —Nancy Alcorn, Founder and President of Mercy Ministries

Genres: Christian

156 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 3, 2015

Reviews

[Renee Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Heartwarming Read

Maria Durso is a wonderful writer! I seriously felt like I was reading sermon after sermon instead of just words on a page. Her ability to help me see the 18-inch connection between my head and my heart made so much sense. Like God ACTUALLY loves me! A must read!!!

[BookPusher D · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had every reminder that I needed to start me back on the path to healing. It is easy to forget the Power that is the By Spirit, when we quench it's voice and listen to all the negative talk in our thoughts, especially when we fall short of the glory of God. It's easy to forget all the healing that has been experience so far, when you take a step backwards in your progress. Learning about the memory of the heart has opened my eyes to so many revelation that I hope to bring into my practice if God should allow it. I absolutely recommend this book to anyone who struggles with knowing but not walking in that knowledge of your new created self. If you don't understand or know what that means, feel free to read this book and let this wonderful broken women introduce you to the true healer of the heart, sould, mind, and body -Jesus.

[Jo Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read

I ordered this book on my kindle but will buy a hard copy and go back and read as I want to underline so many truths that were spoken.

[Zara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whi would have thought that my heart had its own brain? That means, I haven't been using it for forever ! This is beginning of a new journey in my faith walk

[Rachel Marquardt Delmas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met Maria Durso last month at our church’s womens conference, but I read this book beforehand & knew this would be one of the most powerful stories I would ever encounter. This book includes the story of Maria who was unwanted and forgotten right after her premature birth (during which her mother dies). Her story takes us through her abusive upbringing in New York which eventually leads her to drugs and alcohol (& all other issues) at age 11. After her miraculous conversion to Christianity as a young adult, her drug addicted lifestyle was radically transformed. However, it would still be a battle for her to stop the pain from her past from affecting her and how she viewed herself. She writes beautifully and each chapter is filled with encouragement and lessons we all need.

[Yari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maria Durso is so transparent you can't help but be encouraged by her testimony. Thank you Maria for heeding His call and for showing me that above all we do we need to keep fervent in our love for one another.
1 Peter 4:8

[e · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazingly written. A must read!!!!!

Her words and strong presence touch you spiritually and personally. I am Blessed to have been present at Christ Tabernacle to hear Our Lord's message through His Children, The Durso's.
God Bless.

[Crystal Sparks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is incredible! Maria Durso writes in such a way that she connects with the leader. I finished this book both inspired and challenged. Thank you for writing this book!