With New Eyes: Fresh Vision for the Soul

by Margaret Becker

Book Overview

Known for writing poetic, down-to-earth songs about the triumphs and difficulties of walking with Christ, Margaret shares reflections that stir the soul and lift the spirit. Includes Falling Forward... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736904484
• ISBN13: 9780736904483
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Read it once a year

These short stories/essays are inspiring and thought-provoking. I read this book at least once per year - usually when I'm on a trip and can catch short moments to read. I love her honesty. Some of her essays have really helped me through difficult times. I am eagerly awaiting her new book...

If root canal sounds like more fun than Christian reading...

Margaret Becker is about as real as it gets. She writes in a personal, relaxed way (often disarmingly so) about her own life, struggles and joys and how her Christianity informs and undergirds relations to the famous and the obscure. One word to men folk: despite its artistic graphics and appearances, "With New Eyes"is not simply a touchy-feely "women's book" - do not dismiss it as such. Maggie writes for "real people" of all genders and ages -- and all faith traditions. Hers is a full-blooded faith, yet one unafraid to honestly confront doubts and admit mistakes. Even though I first read this book in 1998, five years later I recall her vivid word pictures, and reread certain chapters in order to share them with friends and family. As a priest and pastor, I return to "With New Eyes" frequently as both a stimulus for new ideas and interpretations in preaching and teaching, but as refreshment in the midst of "parched deserts" one encounters in the ministry. Maybe what I like best about this book - and why it's the fall 2003 selection for our Christian Education book group - is "With New Eyes" lack of "agenda". Maggie doesn't want to "save" her readers - nor shame them, impress them or convince them of the rightness of one position or another. This is a simple "Pilgrim" (Four Grammy nominations notwithstanding) generously and bravely revealing herself and her experiences to fellow Pilgrims - with no pretense, puffery or posturing whatsoever. Strange as it sounds, as I finish one chapter, I can almost hear Maggie saying, "...but enough about me! Won't you tell me your story?" And, what's more, somehow I know she'd listen. MY SUGGESTION- Purchase three copies of this book: one for yourself, one for your pastor/priest, and a third as a "loaner". This is as much a "keeper" as any Christian book I have ever owned - and like a fine wine, only improves as it ages (and so do I).

Don't limit me to five stars...

Margaret Becker's essays are so well-written and vivid, packed full of layered meaning and honesty. As with her music, she is not afraid to expose her vulnerability and her flaws; rather, she celebrates them as opportunities to see God more clearly and lean closer to His face. Her lyrical prose is easy to read, with an attention to detail and an understanding for the God-Man relationship that stir the senses as well as the spirit. This is not your typical little "Christian-music-star-writes-a-diary" devotional book. This one truly delivers, devoid of pretense but brimming over with soul.

An honest, open invitation to fall in love with life

Over 20 essays that bring into focus the grandeur in life's simplest experiences. After reading this book, I found myself hungering for more of this wild, wonderful ride we call life. Ms. Becker's words paint pictures using a rainbow palette of pure compassion.

A personal tribute of passion towards God!

Wonderful! Inspirational! Maggie really shares from her heart with depth and sincerity! Her love for God and her passion inspire you into action! Thank you Margaret for sharing your heart and may God bless you in a mighty way!