Among the greatest spiritual books I've ever read.
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Jon Swanson's words exude his relationship with Jesus. You can't write like this without really knowing Christ. This book is ostensibly about preparing for Easter by observing Lent. And it does a great job at that.

But it's really about making commitments and keeping them. About learning to have conversations with Jesus. And about seeing learning to make ourselves happier with ourselves by transforming our patterns and practices, getting closer to Jesus so we can see Him more clearly.

I cried, at least four times, at the power of Jon's prose and how it pointed me to essential truths about Jesus I'd never really grasped.

I've been reading the Bible and living the Christian life for 45 years. But the two hours it took to read this book were among the most productive times in my God-chasing life.

Thank you, Pastor Jon, for showing Him to me more clearly. You have a beautiful heart.

W. Lee Warren, MD
(Using my wife's Amazon account. Lisa Warren is reading this too.)
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Reading this book has been one of the most life-changing experiences to-date. Never have I been so overwhelmed with such simple, but deep spiritual guidance, from two of the absolutely most credible humans in their fields. I'd recommend anyone, in any stage of their life to read this (multiple times, if possible). I look forward to re-reading the incredible wisdom contained in this book for years. Thank you to all involved who were involved in putting this together; what a gift to the world.
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THE INCREDIBLE WISDOM CONTAINED WITHIN THIS BOOK,
 COUPLED WITH THE DIVINE INSPIRED PHOTOGRAPHY,
 MAKES THIS BOOK A MODERN DAY MASTERPIECE.
  IT,S TRULY A BEAUTIFUL AND SPIRITUALY MAGNIFICENT BOOK.
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This is one of my favorite spiritual books.  So many insights into strengthening one's relationship with God.  I have read it several times and I gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual walk each time.  Priceless!
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This is the loveliest spiritual book I've found in my lifetime. I have read it through several times and incorporated Benner's ideas into my daily thought life. This is a presentation of God as I've always thought He should be. I have given several copies to people I love.
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There's something I'd like to share with you. I've just finished the most extraordinary book I've ever read, so extraordinary in fact that it has made a profound impact on the way I view humanity's relationship with our  Creator. I've not before read such a moving, compassionate, coherent piece  of writing, and believe that this book deserves to be read regardless of  your particular religious beliefs and experiences. I'd picked this book up  on a number of occasions while in Australia and had put it down again,  convinced it was nothing more than yet another piece of new age mumbo  jumbo. Last week at work I found a copy of this book on my desk, and now  believe, in spite of my previous arguments to the contrary, that God does  reach into people's lives. If you are searching for straight forward  answers to some of life's most difficult questions, then Conversations With  God (Book 1) may be the book for you.
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I had the honor of meeting the author and found her the embodiment of everything she talks about. Kind, compassionate, incredibly loving. A great example of Yogananda's teachings. Her book is one I pick up and read all the time, and each time I learn something different that opens my heart. This is a must-read for any spiritual seeker.
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Deeply spiritual and thought provoking, excellent read.
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I loved this book. It had some important truths in it that were new to me...I am so blessed to have it. Read through it 3 times and then passed it on to friend so they could read. Excellent Spiritual Book.
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This is one of the very best books ever written. It can completely change one's life and perspective. I would recommend this for anyone who cares about spiritual matters.
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Obviously, this is an intensely spiritual book. It's words have added immensely to my faith. The external qualities of the book: the cover , binding and ribbon to keep my place are very nice as well.
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This is an amazing spiritual uplifting and enlighten Book. I would read this book written in allegory, the author's character " Miss much Afraid" the name gave a deeper understanding of how Fear is our enemy when we start our journey following " The Good Shepard ".  This book not only held my interest , I would be so moved with a deeper understanding of how things in our lives Henderson us on our journey, I would stop and allow the spirit to  open up a deeper understanding  of my journey. I loaned my book to many in community,knowing it would be a great blessing. I am now so proud to have this in my kindle library . It will be a great asset to your spiritual walk and your library.
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One of the most helpful, encouraging and profound books I've ever read.
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This book is truly extraordinary, especially in today's glutted marketplace of spiritual books.

Because of progress on the path in recent years, having retired from a thirty year psychotherapy career after a catastrophic initial awakening in 2006, and thanks in great part to Michael Langford' work, I had stopped reading spiritual books in lieu of practice itself.  However, this book is my one exception as you will likely see if you give it to yourself.  It only takes a short time to read it, yet its depth, intelligence, superb English, and  genuine love are not only inspiring but actually show one how and why in plain language

This book is my marooned on a desert island for life book along with the two other gems from Michael Langford's Freedom Religion Press (The Most Direct Means To Eternal Bliss, and, The Seven Steps To Awakening) which brings the world's most potent spiritual awakening writings and methods to the modern reader.  Langford is the real deal and so is Sri Margaret Coble and this book.

It is both practical and encouraging and the text is beautiful to the heart and the mind.

If you have ever wanted to easily grasp the essential non-dual teaching and the core practice of direct self inquiry from Advaita India, without the cultural baggage and intellectualizing, then you will love this jewel by Sri Margaret Coble.

Here is an email I recently received from a 75 year old friend whom I sent it to.  This says it all.

Dear Thomas:

Self Abidance is an amazing book - just at the right time.  I usually high light those very special words.  No underlining on this one - every word, every phrase, every sentence is IT.

All IS love,

Joanie
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Jim's book is a spiritual adventure. It's difficult to put down and is worth a second read. I sense  God's Spirit in every chapter. I feel blessed reading it.  John R.
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I first got this book about 40 years ago. It was a little black book that spoke to my soul. I gave it away to someone who I thought might enjoy it.
I was so glad to find it is now out as kindle edition. This is a book that every spiritual seeker should read. It is the kind of book you will read and re-read.
I am so glad this book lives on long after the author has left to move on to the SPirit from which he came.
One of the great books of the world.
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Paul Coutinho has written a book that is a must for my spiritual library. It is not a book that I would just read once. It is a book that I can use for meditation and inspiration. I now have a better understanding of the eastern approach to God. My narrow approach to Christianity has been expanded and I could never go back.