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The Inward Journey (Introduction to the Deeper Christian Life)

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The Inward Journey is my favorite Gene Edwards book. It's simplicity and depth will arrest even the newest Christian in their walk towards the deep things of God. The book reads like a personal journal of experience, pain, revealing with it the divine purpose behind it all. Gene goes into the deep workings of the cross in our lives, a subject that is not effectively and practically taught to believers. After reading this book, I stopped blaming myself (and the devil for that matter) for most of the negative situations that I confronted in life. I have been greatly enrichened and TRULY edified by this book. I've at read it at least TEN TIMES! The Inward Journey is a classic masterpiece of Christian literature that will bring into perspective brokeness and pain from a divine viewpoint. You cannot help but feel that after reading this book, your sufferings will have both eternal and internal merit. In a world full of prosperity books, prophecies, and "name it claim it" doctrines, Gene cuts through the shallowness of it all and confronts you with spiritual substance, reflection, and healing. All of Gene's books have revolutionized my spiritual life, as well as show me a refreshing and real glimpse of our Lord. He is a truly unique gift to the body of Christ.

This book is a must for anyone who has gone through hard times. Gene Edwards provides a revealing look at the eternal perspective of life and it's struggles in this beautifully written book. It is a read I will never forget.

This book kept me spellbound. The author has a wonderful talent for exploring and explaining a subject normally done in boring textbook verse. It is written for Christians from a Biblical perspective and is laced through characters which leave you asking for more.

The inward journey really "takes you deeper"!! It's a phenomenal book as are so many of Gene's books. Gene is "out there" some would say, but not all of his books reflect his somewhat radical philosophy about church life. This book along with its 2 counterparts, The Highest Life and The Secret to the Christian Life are a wonderful look at the Christian life for anyone waning to "go deeper"! Gene calls the 3 books an "introduction" to the deeper Christian life, but if you do all that is contained in them, you will be more than "introduced" to the deeper Christian life! You'll have the desire to go deep with our Awesome God!! Buy all 3 and read them in numerical order for the best effect!!

While very convincing and moving in its presentation, this book contains ideas that could have potentially damaging effects on a believer's life. I was so distraught after seeing the effects that this line of thinking had among some believers that I know that I took my copy out and burned it. Don't waste your money.