Matters of the Heart (Christian Softcover Originals) [Large Print] [Paperback]

Juanita Bynum (Author)

Book Description

Series: Christian Softcover Originals | Publication Date: August 2005

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This groundbreaking message will open your eyes to the truth about your own heart. Whether you are new to the faith or have been doing great things for God's kingdom for years, you still need a new heart. This Word from the Lord has changed Juanita Bynum's life, and it will change yours as well! Explore the heart/mind connection and see why this key to intimacy with God is so vital to a healthy, satisfying and effective life.

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About the Author

Juanita Bynum's powerful gospel ministry in word and song has encouraged and transformed millions of hearts worldwide, as has her best-selling book Matters of the Heart. She hosts television programs and often shares her insights in women's ministries. She is also the author of My Spiritual Inheritance, No More Sheets, Matters of the Heart Devotions for Women, and A Heart for Jesus.

 

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From AudioFile

The reconciling of one's heart with God is tricky here in the West, where connecting with the Divine is so embedded in getting things done. In a sometimes longish essay, the author chronicles her personal journey from excessive ambition and agitated helplessness to true enlightenment. For years she ignored signs from God to slow down before she was led to the Bible passages that she shares throughout the program. Bynum is a warm, sincere writer whose message of honesty and connection with God sometimes sounds like a sermon. But overall, her intimate writing and the excellent work of narrator Sandra Burr help the program deliver a message that most overachieving spiritual seekers will understand. T.W. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 267 pages
• Publisher: Walker Large Print (August 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594150729
• ISBN-13: 978-1594150722
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,967,908 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Juanita Bynum is a nationally acclaimed prophetess, best-selling author, actress, recording artist, and motivational speaker. Her ministry is based in Norcross, Georgia, where she ministers to people from all walks of life

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling, October 8, 2004

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Matters Of The Heart: Stop trying to fix the old - let God give you something new (Paperback)

MATTERS OF THE HEART by Juanita Bynum delivers a wonderful, right-on-time message concerning walking into the full light of God's love with a "new heart." It speaks to the battle of the mind, which is worldly based, versus the heart, which is soul based. The mind will resist the revolution that the soul is undergoing as the Christian grows in their relationship with Christ. The need for this renewal is paramount because the word of God cannot flourish in a hardened heart. It is imperative that the heart and mind be in line together.

Often times, God will allow us to endure a wilderness experience. During this time, it is a retrospective period where we learn more about our faith and ourselves. This desolate time will help us to begin to examine the contents of our heart and our mind. One key teaching in the book that really stood out to me is that the abundance of what is our hearts will pour out of not only out mouths, but in the manner in which we conduct ourselves.

MATTERS OF THE HEART is not a book which you can take lightly. The message from the pages pour into your consciousness and minister to your soul. It is very well written, easy to read and chock full of Bible scriptures which fortify the message Ms. Bynum is presenting. This is a necessary read for anyone seeking to encourage a change in their life. MATTERS OF THE HEART presented a very timely message for me by really causing me to examine the manner in which I approach situations and taking pause to examine the contents of my heart and responding in a kinder manner. This book does not touch on anything new - more so, it is the manner in which the information is conveyed that challenges the reader into a new operating plan. Personally, MATTERS OF THE HEART has helped me to give pause to reflect on the things that are pleasing to God versus esteeming those that are pleasing to man. With the abundance of scripture and food for thought provided in the book, God's words have been reaffirmed to me and I felt a sense of renewal after mediating upon the message this book conveys.

Reviewed by Nedine
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Messeage that should go to the masses, September 14, 2004

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TV News Chica (New Mexico, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Matters Of The Heart: Stop trying to fix the old - let God give you something new (Paperback)

This book has changed my walk with God. All this time, I thought I had a heart that was after God, until Dr. Bynum shared her story and I was able to relate to it. She reveals so much about herself and how some of us Christians have been tricked by the enemey to believe that we are pure of heart, when so much evil is hidden deeply in our minds and emotions. This book makes you question, "how saved are you?" This is a message that needs to be heard by the entire body of Christ. Not just young Saints, but everyone, including Prophets, Teachers and Pastors. We ALL need the new heart message. I'm giving this book to my entire family for Christmas, the saved and unsaved.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you aren't looking to change, don't read this book, October 14, 2004

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T. M. Mitchell "Lilaidi" (Inglewood, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matters Of The Heart: Stop trying to fix the old - let God give you something new (Paperback)

This message is definitely needed in this hour. So many people are being controlled by their own choice to go against God's ways and then give in their own fleshly desires and get caught up in strongholds. But what we really need to get up out of these is the new heart. This book had to be prayed over as it was being written, because I promise you it isn't an easy feed. Take your time to digest it, as you digest the scripture that God leads you to read and you are reading this book. I am going to go through the book a second time around now. This is an excellent step to your renewal and spiritual growth.