![]() If we try to take action without honesty, we fail. What we do with them makes all the differences. Lots of us have had "Sudden Awakenings" (and if you never have, you probably will) that are the result of either difficult circumstances, deserved consequences, or both. Kyle writes with warmth and compassion and a great sense of Gen X humor (don't be surprised if there's a profound insight into Scripture in the same paragraph as a reference to Saved By the Bell). The process of Awakening, Honesty, Action, rooted in the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15) provides powerful handles for anyone needing to make positive change in their lives. It belongs on the shelf of anyone who is involved in pastoral counseling on either a personal or professional level. This is definitely a great addition to your library. AHA also reminds us that we need to have a closer look at ourselves, we need to make sure that we are being a good witness to those who may be looking to us for a Christian example.Īha reminds us to have a deeper look at ourselves, at our faith, and to be a better example to those around us. ![]() We are also reminded the importance of having a friend that can "Flip that switch" when needed, can tell us the truth, can encourage us the way we need. Perhaps it could be that closeness we desired, or a truth we had not yet realized until that moment. ![]() Idleman asks if we had that moment when the Holy Spirit opens our eyes to something that we are missing. The moment Christ came into our lives and changed it forever. I love that the book reminds us of that moment we found God. In the beginning of this book Idleman points out that it is not a self help book, it is a Jesus help book. He and his wife DesiRae have four children. Author of the award-winning and bestselling book Not a Fan, he regularly speaks at conferences and events around the world. Kyle Idleman is the teaching pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, the fourth-largest church in America. As we see in the transformation of the prodigal son, the result is a life-changing, destiny-altering collision-an AHA moment that leads us home to our loving Father. This realization leads to action, obeying God's commands and following the example set by Christ. With everyday examples and trademark testimonies, Idleman draws on Scripture to reveal how three key elements can draw us closer to God and change our lives for good.Īwakening to the reality of our true spiritual condition, we see ourselves and our need for a Savior with renewed honesty. According to pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman, we can experience this same kind of "aha!" in our spiritual lives. We've all had "aha!" moments in our lives, times when a sudden revelation surprises us with insight.
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