A powerful, practical message that can truly benefit anyone.
“Be the change you want to see.” This famous quote well describes the sentiment that Pastor Steve Humphrey proposes in Spiritual Courage: How to Find Strength and Happiness. This book emphasizes ways that individual Christians can transform their own personalities into something that is more in line with Biblical ideals. The bulk of the book focuses on the seven virtues, which are essentially the opposite qualities of the more notorious seven deadly sins. By means of personal experiences and impactful interchanges, Humphrey shows that you can become a more happy and content person by developing spiritual discipline.
So often, Chrisitianity is disparaged in mainstream media and, perhaps as a result, overly aggrandized by members of the Church. Thus, reading Humphrey’s refreshingly honest assessment of the problems within the Church in this book’s introduction is endearing, and it helps readers to both relate to the author and also develop a desire to change. Similarly, throughout the book Humphrey shares candid examples of his own faults and his road to improvement, helping readers to see that they aren’t alone in the way that they feel. Complementing the use of scripture, Spiritual Courage subtly employs psychological processes to assist readers to effect authentic changes in their viewpoints, as opposed to simply trying to bury their emotions. Whether you are looking to improve the reputation of your congregation or are seeking to mold your own disposition into one that is more Christ-like, Pastor Steve Humphrey offers a reasonable and approachable program for success. Spiritual Courage provides a powerful, practical message that can truly benefit anyone and everyone.
