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Distracted: Finding God in a Chaotic World
There is always something…family drama, demands at work, volunteering at church, unexpected good and bad surprises that disrupt your daily life, notifications on your phone…the world presents us with distractions we can’t avoid.
Through it all, you need help finding time alone with God-- not to mention your questions about why He works the way He does. But it’s been a while since you created time with Him.
Pastor Sherman Burkhead offers a plan filled with clarity and hope to work your relationship with God into your daily life. Learn how to focus on the most important relationship you have and prioritize your fragmented life.
In this highly-relatable book, discover how to:
Make vital time with God a priority every single day.
Recognize internal and external distractions and develop a plan to bring them under control.
Understand your fears and how to overcome them through Christ.
Spot hidden idols of your heart and return them to their proper place in your life.
Discern faulty assumptions about God in your own thinking and in the church.
Built with actionable steps to grow your relationship with God, including discussion questions and journal prompts, Distracted: Finding God in a Chaotic World connected you to God in spite of the world’s unrelenting barrage of distractions. You don’t have to stumble through each day unfocused and unintentional in your faith. Live your life with His strength and purpose every day.
Through it all, you need help finding time alone with God-- not to mention your questions about why He works the way He does. But it’s been a while since you created time with Him.
Pastor Sherman Burkhead offers a plan filled with clarity and hope to work your relationship with God into your daily life. Learn how to focus on the most important relationship you have and prioritize your fragmented life.
In this highly-relatable book, discover how to:
Make vital time with God a priority every single day.
Recognize internal and external distractions and develop a plan to bring them under control.
Understand your fears and how to overcome them through Christ.
Spot hidden idols of your heart and return them to their proper place in your life.
Discern faulty assumptions about God in your own thinking and in the church.
Built with actionable steps to grow your relationship with God, including discussion questions and journal prompts, Distracted: Finding God in a Chaotic World connected you to God in spite of the world’s unrelenting barrage of distractions. You don’t have to stumble through each day unfocused and unintentional in your faith. Live your life with His strength and purpose every day.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 9, 2020
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January 9, 2020
One of the hardest parts of "The Christian Life" is matching our spiritual intentions with the reality of life's chaotic busyness. This book is an amazing tool for anyone (like myself) who has ever wanted to live life more in sync with Jesus but can't seem to find the time. Here are some of the things I loved most about the book:
[+] BIBLE BASED: I LOVE that this book is clearly based on Biblical principles. Rather than using Biblical references to affirm his own ideas and perspective, each chapter and topic starts with a Biblical foundation, and is developed further by the author’s clear understanding and appreciation of Scripture.
[+] WRITING STYLE: While the topic and scope of this book is anything but simple, the writing style was very approachable and easy to understand. Distracted is laid out and flows in a way that is clear, easy to understand, and impactful. I especially appreciate the bullet lists, section titles, and formatting that help to break down each idea into bite size nuggets of wisdom.
[+] PRACTICALITY: I love the practical examples used throughout this book, and the reflection questions provided at the end of each chapter. For me, these help to transition the book from being an academic exercise into a practical interaction with the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and my distracted imperfect priorities.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book, and I pray that it will help you to start seeing and overcoming the distractions of everyday life to have a more fulfilling relationship with Jesus.
[+] BIBLE BASED: I LOVE that this book is clearly based on Biblical principles. Rather than using Biblical references to affirm his own ideas and perspective, each chapter and topic starts with a Biblical foundation, and is developed further by the author’s clear understanding and appreciation of Scripture.
[+] WRITING STYLE: While the topic and scope of this book is anything but simple, the writing style was very approachable and easy to understand. Distracted is laid out and flows in a way that is clear, easy to understand, and impactful. I especially appreciate the bullet lists, section titles, and formatting that help to break down each idea into bite size nuggets of wisdom.
[+] PRACTICALITY: I love the practical examples used throughout this book, and the reflection questions provided at the end of each chapter. For me, these help to transition the book from being an academic exercise into a practical interaction with the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, and my distracted imperfect priorities.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book, and I pray that it will help you to start seeing and overcoming the distractions of everyday life to have a more fulfilling relationship with Jesus.
January 10, 2020
As Christians in this modern world in which we find ourselves, we often let the distractions of life get in the way of the need of serving and glorifying God. We fail to devote any significant time to Him outside of our weekly attendance at church because our work or hobbies get in the way, our kids need to be taken to soccer practice, or any other number of a thousand excuses. Pastor Burkhead sheds light on this in a very profound and understanding way. What he is able to do through his writing in this book is give us the tools we need that makes us want to grow more spiritually-minded, drive a passionate desire to seek out God in all that we do, and give God the time and devotion that he so deserves as the Creator of all things.
I highly recommend this book and I could easily see using this as a daily devotional that supplements our reading of the Word.
I highly recommend this book and I could easily see using this as a daily devotional that supplements our reading of the Word.
January 11, 2020
Great book, packed with TRUTH, wrapped in love, not condemning but definitely makes you take a step back and think. And then surrender these different areas over to Christ for TRUE healing.
February 15, 2020
This book showed me things that I put in front of God. Sherman puts lots of truth from scriptures. If your a new Christian or have had the Lord in your life for a long time this is a book that will bring you closer in your relationship with Jesus.
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