I don't know about you but I often turn to self-protective measures when I am faced with difficulties. Kathy and Larry's book will address this tendency and it is perfect for your small group or Bible study.
Here is a sample story:
What’s Your “Walker”?
by Kathy Collard Miller and Larry Miller
One Christmas when my ninety-year-old mother-in-law,
Audrey, lived with us, our then-three-year-old grandson, Raf, was fascinated
with Audrey's walker. As he walked (or ran!) away with it, Audrey became
visibly anxious calling out to him, “Don't take away my walker. I need it. I'm dependent upon
it. I'm just an old woman, so don't hurt it.”
I felt sad to think Audrey believed we wouldn’t help her and
that she was on her own. She felt she had to call after Raf and try to control
him. But she didn't have the strength to retrieve the walker or follow Raf to
supervise. My husband, Larry, and I, on the other hand, could do something and
we decided that Raf couldn't play with it because it caused her too much
anxiety.
We each have our own kind of “walker” that we believe we require in life to meet our needs. We
demand from people or things, “Don't take away my idol. I need it. I'm dependent upon
it. I'm just an incompetent Christian, so don't hurt it.” Our idol may be
a relationship, an accomplishment, our reputation…pick which “walker” you believe you
need for your security and happiness.
But our idol never satisfies. Only God can provide and protect
us sufficiently.
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This
article is excerpted from Never Ever Be the Same (Leafwood Publishers)
which offers Christians hope that they can change their ungodly reactions
through identifying their self-protective strategies and trusting God instead.
The authors are Kathy Collard Miller and Larry Miller and includes biblical
principles, insightful stories, and helpful instruction. It has individual and
group discussion questions.
Kathy
Collard Miller and Larry Miller are speakers and authors. They have been
married 44 years and Larry is a retired police lieutenant. The Millers live in
Southern California, and have two grown children and one grandson. Visit them
at www.LarryAndKathy.com. Kathy blogs at www.KathyCollardMiller.com.
Never
Ever Be the Same
is available at your local Christian bookstore and in both print and digital
versions at:
Jeanne, Thanks so much for featuring our new book and I hope the post blesses your readers. We sure appreciate your support and look forward to providing a copy to the winner of the drawing.
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to partner with you both in its release. I know your message will bless many.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book to use in ministry and counseling.
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am sure it would be helpful. Thank you for stopping in to comment. And, let me know what you think...I am sure Kathy and Larry will love the feedback.
ReplyDeleteI would like to review and use this book.
ReplyDeleteMary Hake
Kathy, thanks for your interest and your comment. I think a review would be a wonderful encouragement to Kathy and Larry.
ReplyDeleteI have had the honor and privilege to walk through the information in this book. Kathy & Larry, thanks for allowing the Lord to use you to change my life!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dana. What a wonderful endorsement! I know others will also benefit from, Never Ever Be the Same!!!
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you stopping by The Stream's Edge and sharing your thoughts
Please put in Karen Sloat's name into the drawing. She tried and it wouldn't go through.
ReplyDeleteI'm so grateful for Linda Rooks, Mary Ann Hake, and Dana Rausch posting their comments. I'm excited about who will win a copy! Thanks so much for stopping by!
ReplyDeleteI have added Karen Sloat's name to the drawing.
ReplyDeleteJeanne: Camie said she also put in a comment; maybe it hasn't gone through being moderated yet. Thanks for putting her in.
ReplyDeleteI've added Camie too. Thank you for letting me know.
ReplyDeleteI am currently reading an e-copy of "Never Ever Be the Same" but would love a physical copy. I consider it a must-read. It should be read slowly pen in hand. Thanks for promoting this fantastic, life-changing book.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Steph for chiming in on this. I have added your name for the drawing.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to get a copy myself.
Great example, Kathy! Your book sounds like it will be a helpful resource for all of us. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteGreat analogy. Our anxieties can make us lose sight of the one who can truly help and provide, God.
ReplyDeleteVonda and Janene, thank you for joining in celebrating Kathy and Larry's book launch. I have added your names to the drawing --
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Mary Hake. You have won a copy of Kathy and Larry's book. Please contact me at http://www.jeannedoyon.blogspot.com with your contact information so I can pass it along to Kathy.
ReplyDeleteI'd love for you to share your thoughts here once you get a chance to review it.