The Kiss of Heaven: God's Favor to Empower Your Life Dream [Paperback]

Darlene Zschech (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2004

Darlene Zschech describes The Kiss of Heaven as the sense of heaven touching earth, as if God himself kisses her on the head. In this book she shows readers how they can experience God's favor as they pursue the dream He has planted in their hearts. Practical biblical teaching explains how the God-given dream will come to life as people devote themselves and their desires to God.

Editorial Reviews

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"Refreshing and enjoyable. Fan of Hillsong or not, I highly recommend it." -- cmcentral.com --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Darlene Zschech and her husband, Mark, are co-pastors of Church Unlimited outside Sydney, Australia. Darlene is acclaimed worldwide as a singer, songwriter, worship leader, author, and speaker. Darlene continues to be involved in the music ministry at Hillsong Church, where she served as worship leader for many years. She is best known for the worship song "Shout to the Lord," which is sung around the world. Darlene and Mark have made a commitment to bring answers and relief to human suffering, working with Compassion International to serve children. They initiated Hope: Rwanda in 2004, which continues to bring hope and healing to that nation. When not traveling the world, Darlene and Mark live in Sydney along with their three daughters and son-in-law.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers; Reprinted edition (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764200658
• ISBN-13: 978-0764200656
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Experiencing a "God Gap" ...., March 14, 2004

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This review is from: The Kiss of Heaven: God's Favor to Empower Your Life Dream (Hardcover)

In her book The Kiss of Heaven Darlene Zschech describes this kiss as heaven touching earth, "when someone's life is totally and miraculously turned around through coming to relationship with one's Creator."

"Your breath of life has overwhelmed me

And set my spirit free.

Your love is immeasurable,

Too deep to comprehend.

I'm living in the embrace of heaven,

and I'll never be the same again." (excerpt from "Kiss of Heaven")

After the birth of her first daughter, Darlene felt this kiss of heaven, this awareness that "the supernatural" had brought her to this place in her life.

She tells her personal story of conversion from insecurity, inadequacy, intimidation and struggle against God, to find herself and her dream in His own gift of music. "I always wanted to believe in my heart that He could shine through me, but it took a while for me to understand that it was even possible," she says. Now, traveling the world over to lead praise and worship among God's people, sharing her awareness of His presence, and His delight in each person's individuality she "can almost feel the longing in God's own heart as He searches for individuals who believe in Him and will let Him do His loving work within them.

If anyone wanted or needed a book to lift them out of depression or call them into new hope; if anyone's faith felt lukewarm or "malfunctioning;" if anyone is living in what she calls the "God Gap," Darlene Zschech's The Kiss of Heaven might be that book. "It's not all about you" she says, and goes on to show the working of God's gift of His Word to give life in each situation of her life. "God has something wonderful He would like to do through each of us to bring hope to the human condition. He blesses us to be a blessing to others, as God told Abraham.

Her book could well be a "kiss of heaven" for the reader willing to enter into the haven (sic) of God's Word.

--- reviewed by Sis. Mary Rose O'Connell for Christian Bookshelf

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you don't know God...You'll want to!, December 7, 2005

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This review is from: The Kiss of Heaven: God's Favor to Empower Your Life Dream (Hardcover)

What a gem.....a masterpiece......A book that's of the Divine!
If you do not know God...Darlene will make you drool to know Him!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blessed, May 8, 2005

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This review is from: The Kiss of Heaven: God's Favor to Empower Your Life Dream (Hardcover)

this book was such an inspiration. Helps you to realise that God wants to bless us and fulfil our dreams, but we must walk in his will. Also, our blessings come when we share with and serve others, rather than seek fulfilment for ourselves. It was easy to read, and even though light, caused soul and scripture searching. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to realise the purpose that God ahs for them.