A REVIEW OF SOUL DETOX BY CRAIG GROESCHEL As I have grown older, I have become increasingly aware that we live in toxic environment. Our food, water, and air are contaminated with poisons. Over time these poisons take a toll on our bodies. Years from now, I believe we will discover that many of our worst diseases—especially autoimmune ones—were the direct result of the toxins we were ingesting. But as important as toxins are at a physical level, they are even more important spiritually. According to Craig Groeschel, pastor of LifeChurch.tv, we are living in the most spiritually poisonous time in history. In his new book, Soul Detox: Clean Living in a Contaminated World, he outlines the various threats. And, contrary to the impression you might get by looking at the book's cover, most of these don't come from the world. They more often arise from inside our own souls. Specifically, he discusses: Toxic Behaviors Our personal lies Our false beliefs Our lethal language Our hidden sins Toxic Emotions Bitterness and resentment Envy and comparison Anger and rage Fear and worry Toxic Influences Materialism Culture Unhealthy people Religion Like all of Craig's books, this one is full of stories. His writing is down to earth and practical. He is humble and transparent, conveying the empathy of a fellow-traveler. If you enjoy how he speaks—and Craig is one of my very favorite communicators—you will like how he writes. While this is a great book for individuals to read, I couldn't help but think how valuable it would be to discuss in a group setting. It is a book that begs for further conversation. As a result, I am considering using it with my Mentoring Group. I'll leave you with one quote from the Introduction: Everything that we allow into our minds, hearts, and lives—everything that we spend our time and money on—has an impact on how we grow, or don't grow, spiritually. As the old computer adage reminds us: garbage in, garbage out. Just as we are what we eat physically, we are also what we consume spiritually. If we don't monitor and adjust our diet accordingly, our souls are in danger of absorbing more and more lethal poison. This book is a must-read if you want to stay spiritually healthy. It will force you to ask the tough questions, detoxify your life, and renew your relationship with God and others. http://open.lifechurch.tv/message_groups/1638-soul-detox |
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