My Thoughts: Through his own experience, Wally Armstrong encourages readers to get a clear picture of not just who Jesus is but what does he look like to them. Without knowing it many of us have carried around misconstrued mental images of Christ. And it is from those misconstrued images that many of us approach and serve God through a performance based relationship rather than seeing Jesus as a friend. Although the author shares his method for engaging in a more dynamic relationship with Jesus, he doesn’t attempt to offer readers a one size fit all strategy but shows them what is possible. It’s a small but an enlightening book.
Book Description: Do you want to experience Jesus as real? When we look at Jesus’ life on earth, we see Him calling people to simply know Him. He made no demand on them to believe theological propositions. “Follow me” was the invitation which they accepted. They got to know and communicate with the real person. There is a big difference between believing something is true and experiencing it as real. This is the story of how Wally Armstrong learned to communicate with the real person of Jesus in his everyday life. Armstrong experiences Jesus up close and personal and introduces readers to the same experience. In a conversational manner, he explores what it is like to have a relationship with Jesus as if He is sitting right there next to us. He keeps an empty chair ready and imagines Jesus sitting beside him as they talk.
Link to buy the book: http://ow.ly/erBu0
About the Author:
Wally Armstrong is a professional golfer, teacher and dynamic life coach who has competed in over 300 PGA Tour events, including the British Open, the US Open, and the Masters, and was awarded a lifetime membership in the Tour. In his first Masters appearance, Wally finished in fifth place, setting a rookie record for the lowest tournament score of eight under par. As a golf instructor and clinician, Armstrong has taught golf all over the world and has produced more than twenty golf instructional videos and DVDs covering every area of the golf game. He is the author of seven books, including the bestselling In His Grip (with Jim Sheard and Billy Graham) and The Mulligan (with Ken Blanchard). He resides in Maitland, Florida, and has been married to his wife, Debbie, for forty-one years. Together, they have three children and seven grandchildren. Armstrong invites readers to visit his website, www.oldprobooks.com, for more insights about the wonderful opportunity each of us has to know Jesus as the real person that he is.
Find out more about Wally at http://www.wallyarmstronggolf.com/wallys-world/.
Disclosure: A complimentary copy of the book was provided by Litfuse as a part of their blog tour in exchange for an honest review.
What Others Had to Say About the Book
- REVIEW: “Practicing the Presence of Jesus” by Wally Armstrong (shouldbereading.wordpress.com)
- Book Review Preview: Wally Armstrong – Practicing the Presence of Jesus – Expereriencne the Gift of His Friendship (mamadoveonabox.wordpress.com)
This sounds like a very interesting book, Wanda. I was in Target over the weekend and witnessed a grown man having an absolute meltdown as he complained to the cashier that he could not find “the baby Jesus” at Walmart. I was a bit saddened by the scene, as I felt he was disappointed and distressed with life and looking for some solace in “the baby Jesus.” If our understanding and thoughts toward our Lord does not grow up, neither will our relationship; and we need the comforting friendship of this relationship more than anything.
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I couldn’t help but chuckle about the meltdown in search of baby Jesus. I think far too many of us are searching for baby Jesus rather than a risen Lord. Any time a book causes me to pause and reexamine myself, it’s one I enjoy.
Good Morning Wanda…God Bless us all…the book you shared is very interesting, It would be something I would like to read for myself. I will hopefully to get it myself. Wanda you happen to know if they carry this book at Wal-mart? Yes Jesus is Alive and He will be returning back as well… Thank you for sharing this with us. Enjoy your Wednesday morning. Agape! 🙂
Not sure if it’s at Walmart.
Hello Wanda I’m trying to find you LOL! I am getting old mail back to back and having fun running through is,then up pops one of your post I commented on. Well this should lead me to you,I see you’re at wordpress now “Welcome”!!
Love you
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Hi Ms Pat, well you found again 🙂 . Good see. Soon it will be the one year mark for my WordPress blog move. It’s taking a bit of learning.
Thanks Wanda for sharing this book~ It sounds intriguing 😀
Hope you are doing well~
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I’m doing a lot better now that I’m home again. Had to go away for meetings but there’s no place like home of course. We have gotten a bit of chill here.