God Calling [Mass Market Paperback]

A. J. Russell (Author)

Book Description

Release date: June 27, 2006

God Calling presents the wisdom of Christianity through the ears and then the voices of Two Listeners. For each day, every day—for all days—here are the time-tested words of counsel, comfort, encouragement, and wisdom that have inspired countless thousands throughout the years.

The words of that Great Friend are given daily presence in God Calling—made easily available for all, to ease and simplify the chaos and pain of our tension-filled world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I see why there are so many people who read "God Calling" daily for years. The devotional is like none other. The words truly sound as if they came from the lips of God Himself. I can see myself reading this for years. The only thing that I didn't like was that there were only dates on every other day. I honestly don't know if this was a formatting error on the advanced copy I recieved for my Kindle or if this is how the book will be published.

(Alicia Hart Through My I's 2011-07-01) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Book Description

The classic devotional God Calling has encouraged, challenged, and informed millions of readers around the world, with daily entries that speak to readers today as they first did almost 70 years ago. Now, this Christian classic is presented in a leather-like edition featuring bonus prayers, poems, and questions for further thought.

 

  --This text refers to the Flexibound edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Jove (June 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0515142034
• ISBN-13: 978-0515142037
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (300 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #646,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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243 of 245 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT THE COMPLETE TEXT! February 14, 2008

By Drew

Format:Hardcover

I give God Calling 5 stars. I'm giving Barbour Publishing, and any other publisher that is printing edited down versions of this book 1 star or less. I have a paperback edition that was printed by Jove Books in 1978. I just got a new hardcover edition printed by Barbour in 2000. I was going to throw out my tattered paperback, but I did a coursory comparison of a couple entries and discovered the new Barbour hardback entries all had entire paragraphs removed. And from a spritual point of view, they were VERY IMPORTANT paragraphs. Upon investigating, MANY of them have had sentances and paragraphs removed. You're better off going to a book store, and looking for an edition that that says "this book contains the complete text of the original hard cover...". The passages have completely new meanings when you read the full text as God intended. Whoever decided to edit this down should be ashamed of themselves.

65 of 68 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars God is calling. Are you listening? June 7, 2006

By Thomas M. Loarie TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

God Calling is a great daily devotional. I have been reading it on a daily basis for five consecutive years and cannot imagine starting my day without it. It was given to me as a gift by me wonderful sister, Mary Lou.

The book, based on apparitions of our Lord to two women living together in England in the 1930s, is organized by month and day with a daily message from God (through the apparition of Jesus) on how to live our life. A.J. Russell helped in the organization and editing of the book. What has been accomplished is superb as one cannot help but feel that God is calling him/her to meditation, love, and/or action.

God Calling has been vetted by the Anglican Church to insure Scripture accuracy and adherence.

I have given God Calling to many friends who were either searching for a good devotional or had become stumped spiritually. I have recommended it to many more. I know that I am not alone in my feelings for this book since most that received it or purchased a copy also begin their day with God Calling to them.

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My Lifeline July 22, 2002

By J. Robinson

Format:Paperback

I came across this book by accident at the bookstore. There it sat, one lonely copy with an intriguing title. The daily words of inspiration seemed to speak directly to me. With uncanny precision it has constantly provided me with support during difficult as well as happy times in my life. After owning this book for 4 years and reading it daily, I now know that it was no accident that the only copy left at the bookstore was meant for me. Buy this book....I doubt you will ever regret it.

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Response to criticism of "two listeners" June 13, 2001

By "rubyjeans"

Format:Leather Bound

I just submitted a review and I should have read the "example customer reviews" before writing my first one. To anyone who would question the motive of the "two listeners" or A.J. Russell, I would encourage you to get a copy of the journal edition that includes at least one scripture related to each day's devotion. It is inferred in the book's introduction that it was through the studying of the Word of God on a daily basis that these two women grasped the insight found in God Calling. It is a supernatural event when our limited human minds take hold of divine truth, when we are given "revelations" concerning that which we formerly did not understand, that which we have not been formally educated concerning. This is not cultish or pagan mysticism at work. This is the grace of God to us who believe. If it was evil, it seems to me that another "fruit" of that evil would be for worldly fame and recognition for such profound writing. Instead, all we know is that 2 women faithfully and humbly took God at His Word that He would guide them into all truth and teach them all things and that a publisher, who loves God, decided to let the world enjoy the fruit of these women's faith. I thank God for all three of these people and I am challenged to read the Word of God for myself DAILY that I, too, may know God more fully and intimately. I applaud the attempt at warning all of us against being led astray by mystic sentiment but this book does nothing but support the foundation of solid, Biblical principals. If it repeatedly celebrates and admonishes fruits of the Spirit- LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS, SELF-CONTROL- reason tells me that it is indeed, FRUIT of the Spirit of God Himself.... Remember, even Jesus said, "for the tree is known by it's fruit" (Matt. 12:33)when He was accused of being in league with satan. This book edifies God, encourages further study of the Word of God, and had the potential to transform my mind and heart to more closely resemble that of God the Father, Jesus the Son & Savior, and of the Spirit, Who is our Guide into all truth.(John 14:26) God bless all of you who are earnestly seeking Him! Read more ›

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Means To An End March 1, 2000

By Suzette Klie

Format:Hardcover

I have read this devotional every day for the past seven years. I have found this book to be inspirational and helpful in keeping me focused on my daily walk with Christ. This book comes to us from two "Listeners". It occurred to me that it doesn't really matter how these God-inspired messages came about, it only matters that these messages lead others to God's love. A truly comforting and uplifting source of peace.

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lo, I am with you always March 11, 2000

By Jackie M. Sthilaire VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

In 1935, two women who remain anonymous and wanted to be known simply as "Two Listeners", have been given these messages from the living Christ. These messages give hope, comfort, wisdom, challenges and most of all love to it's readers. In the midst of poverty and disillusionment these two women were able to find comfort from words spoken in the depths of their hearts. We too can find wisdom if we listen with an open mind and heart, Christ will speak to us and lead us on our way to becoming our other self, with hearts renewed by Christ himself. God Calling and God at Eventide are daily meditations that can be read each day. I also like to read excerpts from Through Seasons of the Heartby John Powell and Grace Grace in Every Season: Through the Year With Catherine De Hueck Doherty