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A Pain in the Gut
A Pain in the Gut by Joseph C. Way provides a different and distinct approach to changing unhealthy behaviors. In many cases, unhealthy behavior stems from the mismanagement of emotions and taking the wrong approach to easing pain in the gut, which can become the beginning of addiction or abuse. Every human has addictions, and their severity depends on the pain and what alleviates it. The author discusses how love is the solution to all problems, and only after the removal of pain and learning to manage our emotions can we begin to heal.
Healing is love; we can begin the process with ourselves or receive support from family, friends, and others. Comprising twelve chapters, the book is short, precise, and effective, giving the reader tools to recognize and address unhealthy behaviors. Instead of focusing on theories and general statistics in detail, the book aims at a more practical approach to simplifying how we handle pain and improving how we heal ourselves.
I enjoyed how the author uses models to illustrate the link between unhealthy behaviors and addiction, to make the process simple and easy to understand. The writing flows in a smooth, informative style, which makes it easy to follow, with real-life and hypothetical instances that readers can relate to personally. Joseph C. Way narrates the story from his perspective, which makes it credible, as he has worked forty years as a pastor, therapist, and counselor. He includes numerous examples and anecdotal stories from patients, addicts, and others dealing with various situations.
A Pain in the Gut by Joseph C. Way is a compelling read, and I highly recommend it to anyone struggling with unhealthy behaviors or addictions. It’s a refreshing read that helps individuals tackle challenges in life by offering quick, effective ways to manage the pain in the gut.
Pages: 196 | ASIN : 097006151X
Could It Be?
Could It Be?: Biblical Gems from the Garbage Dump takes an alternative look at various bible passages which are often discarded or misinterpreted. Joseph C. Way reflects on why many believers are losing faith and attempts to make these passages easier to understand and more applicable to modern-day life. Joseph C. Way, a past minister, believes that it is essential to ‘stir the status quo’ in order to be able to grow spiritually. Each chapter of Could It Be? begins with a bible verse and some insight into how believers usually interpret it, followed by Joseph C. Way’s deep reflections and thoughts.
I found this eye-opening book to be of great interest and recommend it to readers, no matter their religious beliefs. Author Joseph C. Way comes across as highly intelligent, and it is evident that he has years of spiritual experience. He writes in an encouraging and informative tone without coming off as dry. The author explains his experience to the reader so that we have a better understanding of his experiences and his faith in God.
The last chapter was my favorite part of the book, where Joseph C. Way explains the difference between tithing and stewardship. He promotes giving material goods to the church or charities and using and caring for what we have. In parts like this, I believe that he provides good advice that can be helpful to people of any faith. However, I would recommend the book to those who already have some involvement in the Christian faith or are questioning their faith. Although the author explains some metaphorical or symbolic meanings of the passages, the book assumes that the reader believes in the existence of God.
I learned a lot from Could It Be? but would have loved Joseph C. Way to address some of the more ‘controversial’ parts of the Bible, such as the subjects of evolution, gender roles, and homosexuality, which are huge talking points right now.
Could It Be?: Biblical Gems from the Garbage Dump is an inspirational look at Bible passages that are often overlooked and forgotten and give a modern take to make them accessible to younger generations. This would make an excellent book for a Bible Study group or a book club that wants to focus on Christian topics.
Pages: 190 | ASIN : B0791L6DZB
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