John Siebeling

This is a study guide to accompany the book by the same title and a series of five 20-minute online videos. However, the guide can stand alone with its readings, questions, and scripture references. The guide may be used by discussion groups or by lone individuals. The orientation of this book is Christian. It is written by two pastors, one black and one white. They provide an understanding and compassionate approach to the discussion of race while confronting difficult issues head on. This is a helpful guide to help Christians take a lead role in healing race relations in churches and communities.… (más)

No wonder "Moving Forward" by John Siebeling is so easy to understand. He is a pastor. The words in his book are able to make overcoming easier. He gives us a reason for getting up each day. John Siebeling points out the fact that anger, unforgiveness, worry and other unwise choices can lead us away from the best that God wants for us. God in no way wants us to fail.

The book's stories really helped me. One story is about physical pain. An airline stewardess carried or pulled her baggage in the wrong way for years. Then, years later she suffered with terrible shoulder pain. Her condition led to worry. A quotation is given by Max Lucado: "Anxiety is an expensive habit." Then, there is the very inspiring story about Jim Elliot, the Missionary and his wife, Elisabeth Elliot working in Ecuador. They worked in the jungles with a very dangerous tribe of Indians named Quichua. Their whole life story is a help in remembering it is possible to love while in hard places.

In the end, it is God's plan for us to improve, become better. Growth, living God's way, makes life easier. Obviously, John Siebeling cares about his congregation and his readers. At the end of each chapter, there are questions to answer. The whole book will help a person to walk through the unexpected minefields of life each day. Beyond all doubt, God will never forsake us. He loves us always. johnsiebeling.com… (más)