Book Review
Peter Scazzero, “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality”.
INTR- 514, Professor Gallagher
Marina Moldybayeva
Since the moment when a person begins to believe in God and allows Jesus Christ to take a place in his/her heart, a life of the new believer changes radically. The new Christian’s soul begins to awaken spiritually. He/she starts to see the world differently moreover the new believer begins to have a great desire to grow in the knowledge of God. However, at some point of Christian life, this feeling and desire gradually fade and the spiritual growth of the believer becomes weaker and does not allow us to move to a new spiritual level.
“Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” book is written by Peter Scazzero and it will be interesting …show more content…
The author is a doctor of theology; the founder of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York City; a priest and speaker. Scazzero narrates about himself, sharing stories from his personal life, exposing various unpleasant facts of his experience from his own family and a ministry in a church.
Reading the book, you may learn about the marks of an emotionally unhealthy soul, and discover new methods that lead to emotional well-being and spiritual development.
Personally, I like the book of Skazzero, it is relevant for believers of our time and can help many in their further spiritual formation. I am especially grateful to the author for his sincerity that he does not attempt to show his “super” spirituality by giving the right answers, but on the contrary, he is not afraid to talk about his trials and failures as the pastor and head of the family.
Also, the book is very easy to read, I think, it will be suitable for both; a person who has just accepted Jesus as well as someone with a greater experience in the Christian ministry. This book consists of ten chapters, where the first three chapters are devoted to the difficulties that are associated with our emotional part of life, and the next seven chapters describe how the problems may be …show more content…
The writer shows in very special ways the significance of a well-balanced life. Christian spiritual life can be more enjoyable and heart touching if he or she is emotionally healthy.
According to Skazero, one of the important things in the life of a missionary is a Sabbatical. For ten years of my ministry, unfortunately, I did not have it. I heard about Sabbatical, that it is necessary for missionaries, but since my ministry was in my own country, I did not attach such great importance. The result of it was my spiritual exhaustion.
Watching local believers who are active in Kazakhstan, I noticed a tendency that they do not fully understand the importance of the Sabbath year and of a balanced life. They consider that it is their duty not to leave the ministry, even if they need some time to rest. This way of thinking may cause burnout and disappointment. My desire is to work with the HR team and encourage them to introduce reading this material during working hours. Also, to create a small group of people with whom we may discuss issues and share our
Peter Scazzero, “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality”.
INTR- 514, Professor Gallagher
Marina Moldybayeva
Since the moment when a person begins to believe in God and allows Jesus Christ to take a place in his/her heart, a life of the new believer changes radically. The new Christian’s soul begins to awaken spiritually. He/she starts to see the world differently moreover the new believer begins to have a great desire to grow in the knowledge of God. However, at some point of Christian life, this feeling and desire gradually fade and the spiritual growth of the believer becomes weaker and does not allow us to move to a new spiritual level.
“Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” book is written by Peter Scazzero and it will be interesting …show more content…
The author is a doctor of theology; the founder of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, New York City; a priest and speaker. Scazzero narrates about himself, sharing stories from his personal life, exposing various unpleasant facts of his experience from his own family and a ministry in a church.
Reading the book, you may learn about the marks of an emotionally unhealthy soul, and discover new methods that lead to emotional well-being and spiritual development.
Personally, I like the book of Skazzero, it is relevant for believers of our time and can help many in their further spiritual formation. I am especially grateful to the author for his sincerity that he does not attempt to show his “super” spirituality by giving the right answers, but on the contrary, he is not afraid to talk about his trials and failures as the pastor and head of the family.
Also, the book is very easy to read, I think, it will be suitable for both; a person who has just accepted Jesus as well as someone with a greater experience in the Christian ministry. This book consists of ten chapters, where the first three chapters are devoted to the difficulties that are associated with our emotional part of life, and the next seven chapters describe how the problems may be …show more content…
The writer shows in very special ways the significance of a well-balanced life. Christian spiritual life can be more enjoyable and heart touching if he or she is emotionally healthy.
According to Skazero, one of the important things in the life of a missionary is a Sabbatical. For ten years of my ministry, unfortunately, I did not have it. I heard about Sabbatical, that it is necessary for missionaries, but since my ministry was in my own country, I did not attach such great importance. The result of it was my spiritual exhaustion.
Watching local believers who are active in Kazakhstan, I noticed a tendency that they do not fully understand the importance of the Sabbath year and of a balanced life. They consider that it is their duty not to leave the ministry, even if they need some time to rest. This way of thinking may cause burnout and disappointment. My desire is to work with the HR team and encourage them to introduce reading this material during working hours. Also, to create a small group of people with whom we may discuss issues and share our