Journey to the Well (Compass) [Mass Market Paperback]

Vashti M. McKenzie (Author)

Book Description

Series: Compass | Publication Date: April 29, 2003

In the tradition of empowering spiritual writers such as Ilanya Vanzant, Bishop Vashti McKenzie offers women a Christian path to personal transformation. A groundbreaking preacher who, in 2000, became the first woman to serve as bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop McKenzie is renowned for her eloquence and passion in the pulpit. Now she brings her inspirational message to readers through the biblical story of the meeting at the well between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. In twelve lessons, McKenzie interweaves the Samaritan woman's experiences with contemporary personal stories, Bible quotations, life-affirming sayings, and meditational activities. Through them she shows women that if they hold onto hope and listen for their moments of epiphany, they can accomplish anything.

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The first woman to serve as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church tells Christian women everywhere how to better themselves.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"Charismatic" -- Time

"Commanding...A symbol of change." -- Ebony

"Dynamic" -- The New York Times --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (April 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142196207
• ISBN-13: 978-0142196205
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,225 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Food for the Spirit, June 11, 2004

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L. Nobles "peacelover05" (College Park, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Journey to the Well (Hardcover)

I have been enriched by reading this book by Bishop McKenzie. It came to my attention as a recommended reading posted at my school, Trinity College of D.C. Not aware of Bishop McKenzie, I was intrigued by the summary of this book and decided to read it. What a tremendous blessing. As I read it, I realized that so many women travel often to the well in our daily lives. Just trying our best, no matter how painful, to do what we can until things get better. Like the Samarian woman at the well, we yearned for something different in our lives that would free us from many of the cultural, societal, and spiritual bonds that bind us. Dr. Mckenzie reminds us systematically through the additional Biblical references, exercises, and journal assignments that support this blessed encounter that we are waiting for our opportunity to meet Jesus at the well. Pausing to answer this blessed stranger's questions and boldly asking questions of Him healed her. Reading this book, we are also healed. I encourage women from all walks of life, age or religion to read this book. Like the Samarian woman who met Jesus at the well, you, too will find your voice. through His grace be healed to go forth and tell everyone of the man you just met who knew everything about you and loves you dearly. Peace

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars life changing, September 29, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Journey to the Well (Hardcover)

I have read the book and was blessed to see the play. My favorite quote: 'I release my tears to make room for my tomorrow"
This book is a tool that will assist in the self-reflection, self-evaluation process in order to move past every issue of rejection, doubt, fear, low self-esteem, the overworked mother, overtime spouse, and every other label that others have placed on you in which you adopted their view of who you are, but this book will not only clarify who you are but whose you are.

Get the book as well as the journal and take a journey into meeting the man who can tell you all about yourself!
You first must take inner reflection therefore to see the outer manifestation. Be blessed through this literary work that will fill your spirit, mind, body and soul.

Simply life changing.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There's more than water at the Well, July 22, 2003

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Rhondalyn LeFrere (Aurora, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Journey to the Well (Hardcover)

Journey to the Well takes an otherwise short scripture and explores the role of Jesus in the lives of everyday women. McKenzie delves into our lives and roles as women and shows how we can experience a closer relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her style of writing is engaging and inviting and kept me savoring with anticipation of each new chapter. A must read for all women, especially those needing affirmation of the importance of their relationship with the Most High.