Echoes of Eternity: Listening to the Father (Volume I) [Paperback]

Hal M. Helms (Author)

Book Description

Series: Echoes of Eternity | Publication Date: September 1, 1996

Our oldest Christian traditions invite us to listen as well as speak when we pray, yet often the Voice seems barely audible. With over 40,000 copies sold since its original release in 1996, Echoes of Eternity: Volume I is helping many who desire to quiet their hearts and listen. Echoes of Eternity presents 365 brief meditations gathered from one pastor's faithful daily practice of listening to God. Each reading includes a Scripture verse and encouraging words that speak of Christ as our anchor, the treasure of God's love, and His lasting peace.



Sized to fit easily into a purse or pocket, Echoes of Eternity can facilitate a quiet moment alone with God at any time or place.



"Pray with your heart open. Pray with your ears open---open to Me and My word. Enter My presence with thanksgiving, and come boldly to the Throne of grace. I welcome you, My beloved child."

Editorial Reviews

Review

In the calm and quiet places of the heart, many Christians seek to hear for themselves "the still small voice" of God. The oldest Christian traditions invite listening as well as speaking when praying. Yet often the Voice seems barely audible, drowned out by the cry of our own wishes or thoughts that call for immediate attention. Echoes Of Eternity: Listening To The Father gathers (in 365 short devotions) "impressions" of God's words from years of listening. Each meditation includes a scripture verse and encouraging words that speak of Christ as our anchor, the treasure of God's love, His abiding peace, and more. Every entry opens the door for the reader to meditate further and hear what God is saying. Echoes Of Eternity can facilitate a quiet moment alone with God at any time or place. -- Midwest Book Review

About the Author

Hal M. Helms served five different congregations between 1949-1974. For twenty-three years he served on the clergy staff and lived at the Community of Jesus in Orleans, Massachusetts. During that time, he produced modern versions of a number of Christian classics including Pilgrims Progress and Confessions of St. Augustine and wrote several devotionals. Hal and his wife Helen were married for almost fifty-five years and had four children. Rev. Helms died in 1997.

Product Details

• Paperback: 283 pages
• Publisher: Paraclete Press; Reprint edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557251738
• ISBN-13: 978-1557251732
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 4.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #139,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A word of grace from God., January 6, 2000

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Bob A. Martin (Walnut Creek, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Echoes of Eternity: Listening to the Father (Volume I) (Paperback)

This little book helps you to listen to God and his words of encouragement to you. Each day there is a short but powerful word of encouragement or counsel written as if God is speaking directly to you. You will be uplifted and renewed in your awareness of God's love for you. Just finished it last year and am starting all over again, its that good. Enjoy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful devotion, June 10, 2007

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Martha Stewart (Orinda, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Echoes of Eternity: Listening to the Father (Volume I) (Paperback)

After hearing about this book for many years, I finally bought it and enjoy reading the devotionals every morning. Short and meaty, Helms has a tender manner of redirecting us back to our path of following Jesus. I bought two other copies as gifts, and now want to order more to give to our adult children and spouses, and my girlfriends.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars daily inspirations, August 24, 2005

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Judy O. Kirk - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Echoes of Eternity: Listening to the Father (Volume I) (Paperback)

I read this book daily, first thing in the morning, and find that the words Helms uses usually lead to some good, deep thinking about how I approach life, both the good and the bad. I've sent it to several friends and like the fact that we are sharing, quietly and privately, in the same initial thoughts.