Breaking the Surface : Inviting God into the Shallows and the Depths of Your Mind

by Kuyper, Vicki J.

• ISBN13: 9781596692343
• ISBN10: 1596692340
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-01
• Publisher: Stl Distribution North Amer

Summary

The opportunity for spiritual depth this book provides will foster in readers a desire to spend more consistent time in prayer. As a result, readers will begin to experience a sense of renewal and peace. More importantly, readers will gain a deeper understanding of how to become touchstones for othersliving stones that point the way toward Jesus. Others around them will be impacted as they see the change in the reader who has been challenged to sort the precious from the worthless in their lives.

Author Biography

Vicki, a freelance writer, is an avid traveler who has drawn closer to God through her travels. With hopes to see more of the world, she has already journeyed to 40 countries across five continents. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from California Polytechnic State University, and has written or coauthored numerous books including Wonderlust, Be Patient, God Isn’t Finished with Me Yet, Everyday Prayers for Everyday Cares, and Glimpses of an Invisible God. Over the years, she has learned that it is not a lust for adventure, but a hunger for God that is at the heart of her passion to explore new horizons, both geographically and personally. When Vicki and her husband, Mark, are not on the road, they reside in Phoenix, Arizona. They have been married 27 years, and have two married children, Ryan and Katrina.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 11
Fishing for the Great I Am
God Is a Slippery Fish	p. 15
This Is Your Brain on God	p. 25
Remember Me	p. 35
Gathering Touchstones
Who Am I and Who's the Great I Am?	p. 51
Using Downtime to Lift Up Our Minds	p. 69
Hanging On to the Right Stuff	p. 89
From Ashes to Awestruck	p. 109
Every Masterpiece Needs a Master	p. 127
The Power of a Good Word	p. 147
The Road to Joy	p. 167
Transformed into Touchstones
Only the Beginning	p. 189
Life as a Living Stone	p. 201
Bibliography	p. 219
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