Practicing the Present
The Neglected Art of Living in the Now
by John Koessler
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Pub Date Jun 04 2019 | Archive Date Jun 04 2019
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Description
The present is more than a place where the past comes to rest.
It is more than a staging ground for the future.
The present is where God shows up.
We live our lives in the present, but often our minds are racing toward the future or overwhelmed by the past. We want to change the past and control the future, but usually all we really do is exhaust ourselves in the here and now. Writing especially with church leaders in mind, Dr. John Koessler, a former pastor and professor, teaches you how to evade the tyranny of past regrets and future plans and meet God right where you are, in the present.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780802418685 |
| PRICE | $14.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 224 |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 145564
In this new book from John Koessler, readers are encouraged and challenged to both practice the present and practice the presence. In other words, how do they see God at work in the here-and-now... not only at work in the past or in their dreams for the future.
There are many sentences, even entire paragraphs that I highlighted throughout the book. However, I didn't realize that the book is written specifically for pastors or those in church leadership positions. There is still much to be both encouraged and challenged by in this book even if you don't find yourself in either of those categories, but there will be examples and stories in each chapter that don't necessarily apply directly to your life (because they are specifically written for those who hold a leadership position in the church).
I do wish that marketing materials and the book description made this clear, as it may be a disappointment and frustration to readers who aren't expecting the book to be written specifically for this audience. Overall, it is an important message that we all need - whether we work in vocational ministry or not.
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