Start with Amen: How I Learned to Surrender by Keeping the End in Mind

by Beth Guckenberger

Book Overview

One power-packed word: amen.

Millions of Christians all over the world say this word every day. Yet few realize what richness, depth, truth, and connection are packed into this sacred phrase.

Throughout the centuries, Christian tradition has taught us to end prayers with amen. But the Bible is full of stories and passages where God's people started their prayers with amen. Why? As Beth Guckenberger shows, amen is more...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0718079019
• ISBN13: 9780718079017
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Faith Stretching Book!

I was so moved by this book! Start With Amen challenges us to break from the norm of using "amen" as our ending point in prayer or supplication, but to use it as our beginning! By flipping the way the word is used, it conveys acceptance of what God has for us, even if it doesn't come the way we expected it--to accept, trust in faith and move forward, knowing He is good. I felt that this book came my way just when I needed it. You will be stretched in your thinking, moved to action and ready to accept God's will for your "plans". Sometimes submitting to what is best is difficult, but necessary. Beth has a calm, honest presence and shares her personal journey serving those in other countries as well as our foster care system. Let the lessons she's learned encourage you to step into situations you wouldn't normally in order to reach beyond your circle to those who need love.Do yourself a favor and get this book--you won't be sorry, and I bet you will order more to share with friends--I plan on it! ***I received a pre-released copy from the author and publisher. The opinions expressed in this review are my own unbiased opinions of the book.**