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The Receptivity Book Giveaway!

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*I was given a copy of Receptivity in exchange for an honest review.  I was also given another copy to give away on my blog.  Although I was given this book, all opinions are my own.  I promise to always be truthful to you, my readers.  I want to provide you with only the best resources.  

I am excited to announce another great book giveaway!  I am giving away a copy of Receptivity: Tuning in to God’s Voice by Daniel K. Noris.    As we just finished celebrating Pentecost, this is  a perfect time to delve more deeply into how we can tap into the power of the Holy Spirit.  Receptivity is all about hearing God’s voice more clearly in our busy and hectic lives.  (We all have busy, hectic lives!)  

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The Parable of the Sower: Take a Look at Yourself

A sower went out to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. 5 Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, 6 but when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away. 7 Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. 8 Other seeds fell on good soil and produced grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9 He who has ears, let him hear.” Matthew 13: 3-9 ESV

Receptivity was a pretty easy read for such a heavy subject.  There are so many times that we want to hear from God, but we just don’t know how.  This book takes a look at the parable of the seed and the sower.  We often don’t hear from God because we don’t have fertile soil in our hearts!  It is so easy to look  at this parable Jesus told and say it is about reaching out to non-Christians.  We cannot forget to examine our own hearts as well.  

Favorite Quotes from Receptivity:

The disciples went to Jesus to have Him explain the parable to them. “Notice the setting in which they came to Jesus: in private.  There are things that you will never hear from the Lord if you choose to remain content to simply receive everything from someone else.”

Another great quote, “The Lord has secrets.  But He only whispers them.  You have to live close enough to God that you can hear His gentle whispers.”  

Here is something else we can all relate to.  “The best of times can often be more dangerous to us than the worst of times.  When the sailing is smooth, we get lax at the wheel.  Tough times often cause us to instinctively call out to God.  Good times cause us to slowly drift away.”

Now It’s Your Turn

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If I have peaked your interest, I hope you will pursue hearing God’s voice more clearly. Receptivity is a great tool for helping you get on the right track.  You can get your own copy of Receptivity: Tuning in to God’s Voice.  You can also enter for a chance to win a copy.    

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Reading Receptivity will help you connect to God and live the best life that God has in store for you.  

No eye has seen, nor ear heard,

   nor the heart of man imagined,

what God has prepared for those who love him”— 1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV

 

What helps you hear from God more clearly?  

 

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Comments

  1. Alison says

    May 17, 2016 at 11:43 am

    This sounds like a great book. I love the quotes you shared. It is so true that it is the best of times that we have to worry rather than the worst of times. That is when we are praying more and trying to actively live closer to Him.
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  2. Allison says

    May 17, 2016 at 11:46 am

    This sounds like a great read! Going to enter the giveaway now 🙂
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  3. Andrea says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    and the challenging times are the ones where we most have to draw close to God in prayer

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    • Nicole Escat says

      May 23, 2016 at 5:17 am

      I super agree with you. We should draw closer to God especially when we are down and discourage. This book giveaway is a blessing!

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  4. Victoria Guyadeen says

    May 17, 2016 at 2:57 pm

    Being in His word and in prayer.

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  5. Caroline @ In Due Time says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:00 pm

    Yes! I would love to hear more clearly <3
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  6. Anne @ The Fitly Spoken Word says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    Sounds like a great book!

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  7. Marie says

    May 17, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Sounds like a great book!!
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  8. Mihaela Echols says

    May 17, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    hmmm what sewer am I? what a great question to ask myself as I read the word.
    sounds like and interesting book.
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  9. Faith says

    May 18, 2016 at 7:27 am

    Knowing Him more and what He wants me to do.
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  10. Akhil Sharma says

    May 20, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    Currently, I am reading “tales of mystic east” which incorporates quotes and tales of different saints. I am looking forward to read this one as well. My favorite quote from Receptivity: The Lord has secrets, but God only whispers them.

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  11. Felita Daniels says

    May 22, 2016 at 5:28 am

    I really liked this quote “There are things that you will never hear from the Lord if you choose to remain content to simply receive everything from someone else.” I feel sad when I get to know someone that doesn’t read the Bible for themselves, they just take their preacher/pastor’s sermons as their nourishment. Not only are they human, but they may have favorite books/passages, and topics that they preach more often on. A person may need to hear/learn about something different.
    I enjoyed your review.

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  12. Andrea says

    May 22, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    SO important that we spend time in God’s Word and in prayer every day – helps us be tuned in to His Holy Spirit

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  13. Toughcookiemommy says

    May 22, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    I think it is important for people to have a resource like this when they are going through difficult times. It must bring them a lot of comfort.

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  14. CourtneyLynne says

    May 22, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Oooo this book sounds like a total goodie!!! I definitely need to give it a read!

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  15. Rosey says

    May 23, 2016 at 4:40 am

    It is like a soft whisper. It’s undeniable though, and always welcome when you feel direction from the Holy Spirit.

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  16. Nicole Escat says

    May 23, 2016 at 4:48 am

    This book looks interesting, I like books that talk about God. Thanks for sharing this book and you have a nice giveaway here!

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  17. Marielle Altenor says

    May 23, 2016 at 9:50 am

    I totally feel you on this. We do get lax when things are going smooth in our lives but soon as things are not going well, we call out to God. I’m trying to always say my prayers of thanks no matter what I’m going through. The books sound like a great read indeed.
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  18. Christia Colquitt says

    May 23, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    This looks like a great resource. I am reading The Mind of Christ right now and loving it. By having a spiritual book going at all times, I feel closer to God.
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    • admin says

      May 23, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      I have done the Mind of Christ study twice. It is a good one!

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  19. Jessica says

    May 24, 2016 at 8:52 am

    This book sounds amazing. I have definitely been working on listening for God’s voice in situations. I will enter the giveaway!

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  20. Mary Wilson says

    May 31, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    Sounds like an interesting book. A topic definitely worth exploring to develop a deeper walk wtih God.

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