Have you ever wondered what people mean when they say things like “God spoke to me?” Or wished you could hear God’s voice when you need comfort or guidance? If so, you might want to read “The Ultimate Guide to Friendship with God: A Step-by-Step Model for an Intimate Relationship with God,” by Barbara Shirkey.
The book provides practical steps and encouragement, including things like—
· How to cultivate the deep relationship with God that He longs for;
· The difference between behavior modification vs. true transformation;
· Taking leaps of faith that will change your life forever;
· What’s expected of you now that you’re a Christian;
· Recognizing ways God spoke to biblical characters and will also talk to you;
· Tips to make the most of your personal devotional time with God.
Branson area residents may remember Barbara Shirkey from her time serving on staff at King’s Chapel Branson. She now serves at King’s Dallas and Christian International Ministries. Barbara has been in ministry since receiving Christ at King’s Lahaina, Maui, in 1987, and has also been a short-term missionary in several countries, serving with YWAM, King’s, and Gateway churches. She has a heart for youth, having also worked at Teen Challenge Maui. Barbara holds ministerial credentials with King’s Commission International and Christian International Apostolic Network. Along with full-time ministry, she has worked in retail, management, and training and equipping others in the marketplace.
In her ministry and professional experience, Barbara has opportunities to talk with many people, some of whom have helped inspire “The Ultimate Guide” as they expressed surprise that someone could actually know God well enough to have natural conversation with Him. When serving in prayer ministry at various campaigns, she encountered many people, even ministers of the Gospel, whose desire was to “hear God better.”
The book also includes personal journaling, vulnerably sharing about times God has encouraged, corrected, or guided her. “I’m not claiming to be an expert,” says Barbara. “I’m simply a girl in love with God and I want everyone to know how amazing He is.” She refers to scriptures such as Ephesians 1:17 that assure us God wants to know us and give us insight and guidance. “Yes, there are still times of strain and struggle in my confidence that I’m hearing God,” she says, “but I have grown in my ability to hear Him and know that I am hearing Him, and I am compelled to share what I have learned.”
If you’re ready to join Barbara on the journey of deepening friendship with God and finding the joy and peace that come from relationship with Him, this book may be for you! Check it out on Amazon in Kindle or paperback versions, https://www.amazon.com/ULTIMATE-GUIDE-FRIENDSHIP-STEP-STEP/dp/1963697030.
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