Knowing God, Knowing Myself An Invitation to Daily Discovery

by Murphey, Cecil

• ISBN13: 9780830756735
• ISBN10: 0830756736
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-12-29
• Publisher: Regal

Summary

Best-selling author Cecil Murphey (90 Minutes in Heaven,Christmas Miracles), has enraptured countless readers with his lyrical style and deft storytelling, selling millions of books and winning numerous awards. Yet behind the scenes of his successful career, Murphey is on a personal quest for a deeper knowledge of God and himself. Out of this thirst for the transcendent comesKnowing God, Knowing Yourself, a collection of reflective statements captured with Murpheyrs"s inimitable style. These aphorisms are often surprising, meant to startle the reader out of "common wisdom" into uncommon meditation; the goal is God- and self-discovery. Whether readers begin with a desire to know God or to know themselves,Knowing God, Knowing Myselfwill invite them to discover how these two longings are inextricably entwined. As they reflect and journal through this unforgettable book, readers will experience a growing awareness of Godrs"s presence and a deepened inner life.

Author Biography

CECIL MURPHEY, known as \u201cthe man behind the words,\u201d is an award-winning writer who has collaborated on a number of bestselling books, including 90 Minutes in Heaven and Heaven Is Real with Don Piper, Touchdown Alexander with Shaun Alexander and Rebel with a Cause with Franklin Graham. He is a recipient of the Gold Medallion Award, two-time recipient of the Silver Angel Award for Excellence in Media, and the inaugural recipient in 2007 of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. Dr. Murphey is the author of Christmas Miracles, I Choose to Stay and The Immortality of Influence. He writes a weekly devotional for Crosswalk.com.