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The Slumber of Christianity
The Slumber of Christianity: Awakening a Passion for Heaven on Earth | Ted Dekker
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As believers, our walk with God is motivated by hope-not the bland, vague notion most people have, but the expectation of an exotic, pleasurable inheritance that guides us and fires our passion...or, at least, should. Ted Dekker has written an expos on the death of pleasure within the Church. Because many of us have set aside hope and the inspired imagination that drives it, Dekker says we have been lulled into a slumber of boredom, even despondency. Our faith wanes, the joy at having been liberated fades, and we feel powerless. The Slumber of Christianity explores what robs us of happiness and how we can rediscover it and live lives that rekindle hope. The pursuit of pleasure is a gift to all humans-a function of the Creator himself, who is bent upon our happiness. It's time for Christians to reclaim our inheritance of pleasure. The Slumber of Christianity will inflame hearts toward full-fledged, mind-expanding encounters with hope, through the imagination.
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Just finished this great Ted Dekker book. I do not read a lot of Nonfiction Christian books as I find that they repeat a lot of information over and over again. Although Dekker did this some, the book had a wonderful message and was really inspiring. Dekker emphasizes that we should keep our eyes on our inheritance (Heaven) and not lose hope for the wonderful things that are to come in Heaven. I will have a more in depth review on my blog soon!

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Continuing reading via audiobook this morning. This book is so much more than inspiring. It is exactly what I need in this moment: hope, the source of happiness, and a foretaste of heaven divine.

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I found a signed copy of this book at my local used book store. I didn't realize it was signed until I got home!

Adam_Z Nice! That's a keeper for sure. Well, the book was a keeper *before* Mr. Dekker signed it, but all the more now. Enjoy the blessings! 😁 7y
Adam_Z PS - I'm reading Heaven by Randy Alcorn, and I think in some ways it's a great follow-up to Dekker's Slumber -- just in case you need any further help in awakening your passion for heaven. 7y
blog_gal @Adam_Z I will definitely check that out. He did the forward to this book as well :) 7y
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Started this book tonight. My husband raves about it, so I cannot wait to read it. This quote reminds me of a church of the highlands sermon. In the sermon, it was talking about Paul and how they were telling him that if he preached about Jesus they would behead him. Paul's paraphrased response is "would you really? That'd be great" because what awaits us in heaven is greater than anything we have here on earth!

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Another good example of #eyesoncover #maybookflowers

BarbaraJean Gaaaaaaah, that's creepy-looking. I'm having a hard time with all the creepy eyes today!! 8y
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I know in the world of Christian nonfiction it seems like everyone thinks that every book is “essential” reading, but this is one of the few that I apply that label to. We all get burnt out and wonder why we aren't experiencing the joy or happiness that we *think* we should have. This is a great read for those times when you need to take a step back, refocus and enjoy the blessings of today while rekindling a passion for heaven.

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