Simply Living: Modern Wisdom from the Ancient Book of Proverbs
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (878 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0664222676 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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He has written dozens of books on a variety of topics with an emphasis on Spiritual Growth, Christian Living, and Caregiving. In these books, he shares his personal experiences as he strives to be closer to God and seeks God's will for his life. . About the AuthorCecil Murphey is a pastor, educator, and writer
Makes the Proverbs come alive Amy Givler For years I've gotten a lot out of reading Proverbs--practical, wise living. But I've wondered whether I was understanding fully all that the biblical author was saying. Now Cecil Murphey explains the meaning of 50+ proverbs, drawing on stories and personal experiences to flesh them out. I read one or two each morning--and grieved when I'd finished the book and no longer had Cecil to give me a fresh perspective on how to wisely--and deliberately--face my day.. Deserves a wider audience David G. Morgan This book merits attention beyond the Christian niche market. As someone who does not identify himself as a Christian, I would not ordinarily come across a book aime at the religious market. However, a friend who knows of my pursuit of spiritual wisdom through Eastern and Western philosophies, gave me this book. What a revelation. What impresses me most is how this book about biblical proverbs has such relevance to modern life. Because they have passed through to popular culture, many proverbs are familiar even to those of us who are not convers. One of his best! In SIMPLY LIVING, Cecil Murphey takes the most secular book of the Bible, Proverbs, and gives us practical glimpses of God working in our everyday lives. His examples and characteristics show the people we have all met, known or been challenged by. The book is divided into One of his best! Penny Henne In SIMPLY LIVING, Cecil Murphey takes the most secular book of the Bible, Proverbs, and gives us practical glimpses of God working in our everyday lives. His examples and characteristics show the people we have all met, known or been challenged by. The book is divided into 4 sections, Living with God, Living with the Family, Living and Working with Others, and Living with Business and Law. Each few pages, offer practical gems of the ancient that can instruct us in our walk in the world. This book could easily be used for a bible study group, or . sections, Living with God, Living with the Family, Living and Working with Others, and Living with Business and Law. Each few pages, offer practical gems of the ancient that can instruct us in our walk in the world. This book could easily be used for a bible study group, or
The book of Proverbs deals with the human search for meaning. In Simply Living, Cecil Murphey reacquaints us with dozens of proverbs--some familiar and some forgotten--and helps us apply these ancient insights to the problems with which we contend in our modern lives.. Through reason, experience, common sense, and observation, the sages sought to discover God in the details of daily life
Cecil Murphey is a pastor, educator, and writer. In these books, he shares his personal experiences as he strives to be closer to God and seeks God's will for his life. . He has written dozens of books on a variety of topics with an emphasis on Spiritual Growth, Christian Living, and Caregiving