
The God-Shaped Heart
How Correctly Understanding God's Love Transforms Us
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The key to spiritual and emotional health is to grasp the truth of God's transforming love for us and then let that reality influence our own hearts and relationships. It seems simple, but we are experts at complicating simple things. Instead of living lives characterized by love we find ourselves trapped in cycles of shame, violence, and addiction that steal our joy and keep us from loving others - so much so that, by all indications, Christians are living no differently than anyone else when it comes to abuse rates, use of pornography, alcohol and drug addiction, and more.
Christian psychiatrist Dr. Timothy Jennings wants to release us from this prison. With powerful examples from case studies and from Scripture, Jennings shows believers who are stuck in addiction, violence, fear, and broken relationships how to experience true freedom through God's transforming love to experience greater health, fulfillment, and well-being.
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- Drew
- 02-10-19
Enlightening!
The most adequate interpretation of God and His love. Works well at disposing fear, enlightening those who seek a true revelation of who God is through Jesus Christ.
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- Elena Harris
- 03-17-24
Christianity is broken. This lie is why.
Loved this book! It describes a God of love and why we've mistaken him for a God of imposed laws. Reading this book helped me better understand who God is and why some people say they are Christians but seem to have things all wrong. This changed my life and I know it can change yours too. God is love. And scripture teaches that. We've been reading it and hearing about it all wrong.
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- AMH
- 07-25-18
A must read for everyone
Whether you’re a Christian or Non Christian, this is a must read book! Thank you
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- A. Love
- 05-05-21
Incredible Insight for Transformation
My heart leaps for joy for the Truth! I am so thankful for Dr. Tim Jennings and his faithfulness to follow through with his research and the writing of this book. I have shared this book and The God Shaped Brain with so many people. My prayer is that Everyone will hear this message and be transformed. Love is the answer and our Creator is Love! Again, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-24-22
God's Law
Dr Jennings explanation of the difference between design law and imposed law is brilliant. Every person who identifies as "Christian" needs to hear this message!
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- Sonia Walters
- 10-16-18
god is love
i really enjoyed this book and helped me see and feel bigger picture of gods love .. oneness and love will change this world
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- Nathan lowman
- 01-12-22
Absolutely Amazing
One of the most influential books I've ever read. Completely changed the way I read the Bible and see God.
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- J. Hernandez
- 11-18-18
Great audio book
Cleared up so many questions. made so much sense. I felt relieved. Made me feel love not fear towards God. What a blessing.
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- Lace
- 08-15-24
love
My mind is blown and my heart overwhelmed. every living person on earth should read this book.
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- Max
- 07-26-20
One the very best and clearest descriptions of God’s character and the relationship He desires with His children.
Enlightening. A bold new way of looking at Gods use of law and how its been misunderstood in the past. It’s a top 10 book and should be read by everyone and translated into every language.
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