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'Without a hint of exaggeration,' says pastor and author Bill Hybels in his new book, The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond, 'the ability to discern divine direction has saved me from a life of sure boredom and self-destruction. God's well-timed words have redirected my path, rescued me from temptation and re-energized me during some of my deepest moments of despair.' In The Power of a Whisper, vision is cast for what life can look like when God's followers choose to hear from heaven as they navigate life on earth. Whispers that arbitrate key decisions, nudges that rescue from dark nights of the soul, promptings that spur on growth, urgings that come by way of another person, inspiration that opens once-glazed-over eyes to the terrible plight people face in this world---through firsthand accounts spanning fifty-seven years of life, more than thirty of which have been spent in the trenches of ministry, Hybels promotes passion in Christ-followers' hearts for being wide open to hearing from God, and for getting gutsier about doing exactly what he says to do.
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Bill Hybels is the founding and senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Ill., and chairman of the board for the Willow Creek Association. The bestselling author of more than twenty books, including Axiom, Holy Discontent, Just Walk Across the Room, The Volunteer Revolution, Courageous Leadership, and classics such as Too Busy Not to Pray and Becoming a Contagious Christian, Hybels is known worldwide as an expert in training Christian leaders to transform individuals and their communities through the local church. Hybels received a bachelor's degree in Biblical Studies and an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Trinity College in Deerfield, Ill. He and his wife, Lynne, have two adult children and one grandson, Henry. Bill Hybels es el fundador y pastor principal de la Iglesia Comunitaria de Willow Creek en South Barrington, Illinois., y presidente de la junta de la Asociacion Willow Creek. Es autor de mas de veinte libros exitosos, entre los que se encuentran Axioma, Divina Insatisfaccion, Simplemente acercate a ellos, La revolucion de los voluntarios, Liderazgo audaz, y clasicos como Muy ocupados para no orar y Como ser un cristiano contagioso. Bill Hybels es reconocido mundialmente por capacitar a lideres cristianos en cursos de entrenamiento que buscan transformar a los individuos y sus comunidades mediante la iglesia local. Tiene un titulo en Estudios Biblicos y un doctorado honorario de Estudios Teologicos de Trinity College de Deerfield, Illinois. el y su esposa, Lynne, tienen dos hijos adultos y un nieto.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I started reading The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God, Having the Guts to Respond by Bill Hybels initially over Christmas but didn't really get on with it. I think I needed more space and time, and ironically God was maybe going to use it to whisper in my ear.
The book challenges the reader to think about the attitudes and characteristics needed to hear from God, and most specifically to hear when God whispers in our ear. He shares, as always, a number of stories and scripture passages that outline how we hear God's whisper in our mind, through scripture and through others. In chapter four he very helpfully outlines a number of ways in which we can know that we're hearing from God:
1. Ask is this message from God?
2. Is it Scriptural?
3. Is it Wise?
4. Is it in tune with your own character?
5. What do the people you most trust think about it?
The reason I wonder if God was using this book to whisper to me was a small paragraph at the top of page 199:
When you heart gets layered over by protectiveness because of the tough ministry hits you've taken through the years you become less sensitive to the hearts of others. I think this dynamic deserves your honest reflection.
Something I'm reflecting on at the moment, what has ministry normalised in my heart?
The book challenges the reader to think about the attitudes and characteristics needed to hear from God, and most specifically to hear when God whispers in our ear. He shares, as always, a number of stories and scripture passages that outline how we hear God's whisper in our mind, through scripture and through others. In chapter four he very helpfully outlines a number of ways in which we can know that we're hearing from God:
1. Ask is this message from God?
2. Is it Scriptural?
3. Is it Wise?
4. Is it in tune with your own character?
5. What do the people you most trust think about it?
The reason I wonder if God was using this book to whisper to me was a small paragraph at the top of page 199:
When you heart gets layered over by protectiveness because of the tough ministry hits you've taken through the years you become less sensitive to the hearts of others. I think this dynamic deserves your honest reflection.
Something I'm reflecting on at the moment, what has ministry normalised in my heart?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Absolutely loved this book. Bill writes books that inspire, encourage and share personal testimonies. He is a very humble man of God.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to gain courage and realise that they hear god a lot more than they think. xxxxxxxxx
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to gain courage and realise that they hear god a lot more than they think. xxxxxxxxx
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This is an inspirational book filled with examples of how God has touched the lives of his people worldwide. How they have been prompted to follow his guidance and advance his kingdom. Bill Hybels writes in an easily readable style full of real life stories, backed up by scripture. The book challenges us as Christians to draw closer to God, to listen for his whispers and to obey. Full of inspiation and challenges to the reader. I will recommend it to anyone.
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Whispers are real
"The Power Of A Whisper" - Bill Hybel always is good. In this book the reader is told to "have the guts to respond". We are taught that God's Whispers are there if we listen. Read more
Published 14 days ago by PJ
An easy and engaging read
What I enjoyed in this book was the large compilation of stories of how various people have heard from and responded to God. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Daisy
Power of a Whisper
Read and understand how God has spoken into human life in the past, now, and the future. It's changed my relationship with God
Published 7 months ago by Roy
Marvellous book!
Bill Hybels is at his best in this book "Power of a Whisper". It is very easy to read and manages to be challenging at the same time. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mrs. Pauline Pearce
Inspiring and empowering
This is a wonderful book. Full of examples from Bill's life, and many others, when he has clearly heard God's Whisper and what he has done about it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mrs C
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