The Daniel Fast: Feed Your Soul, Strengthen Your Spirit, and Renew Your Body [Paperback]

Susan Gregory (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 2010

What if you could grow closer to God and improve your health in just 21 days? Susan Gregory, “The Daniel Fast Blogger,” has a plan to help you do just that. Widely recognized as the expert on this 21-day fast inspired by the book of Daniel, Susan has helped thousands of people discover a safe and healthy way to fast. The principles you learn from The Daniel Fast will change the way you view food, your body, and your relationship with the one who created you. Includes 21 days’ worth of Daniel Fast recipes! Visit www.daniel-fast.com

Editorial Reviews

Review

“ Sometimes you are so hungry that the only way you can be fed is to fast.” —Susan Gregory

Are you hungry for more of God in your life? Discover why millions of men and women throughout the world are rediscovering the ancient discipline of fasting—and, as a result, are encountering God in amazing ways.

In this authoritative guide, now expanded with new recipes, Susan Gregory, “The Daniel Fast Blogger” and an acknowledged expert on the popular partial fast inspired by the biblical book of Daniel, guides readers toward a successful fasting experience. Join Susan as she shares the secrets to:

• Fasting in a safe and healthy way
• Creating delicious healthy meals using Daniel Fast foods
• Following the 21-day plan to physical and spiritual health (adaptable for a fast of any length)
• Participating in a group fast with your church, family, or friends
• Learning how to hear from God and discover His purpose for your life

Susan also offers devotionals for each day of a 21-day fast, and a FAQs section for those seeking quick answers. As she walks you through each step of the Daniel Fast, you’ll discover an infinitely richer and more abundant life.

Susan Gregory, “The Daniel Fast Blogger,” launched The Daniel Fast blog and website in December 2007. Since then, her site has received millions of hits. Susan is passionate to see individuals experience a successful Daniel Fast as they seek God and endeavor to grow in the love and knowledge of Christ. Author of Out of the Rat Race, Susan has written for nationally known ministries and her work has taken her to more than thirty-five countries. A mother and grandmother, she lives on a small farm in Washington State. Visit her online at www.daniel-fast.com.

From the Back Cover

“sometimes you are so hungry that the only way you can be fed is to fast.” Susan Gregory
Are you hungry for more of God in your life? Discover why millions of men and women throughout the world are rediscovering the ancient discipline of fasting—and, as a result, are encountering God in amazing ways.
In this authoritative guide, Susan Gregory, “The Daniel Fast Blogger” and an acknowledged expert on the popular partial fast inspired by the biblical book of Daniel, guides readers toward a successful fasting experience. Join Susan as she shares the secrets to:

• Fasting in a safe and healthy way
• Following the 21-day plan to physical and spiritual health (adaptable for a fast of any length)
• Creating healthy meals using Daniel Fast foods
• Participating in a group fast with your church, family, or friends
• Learning how to hear from God and discover His purpose for your life

Susan also offers recipes and devotionals for each day of a 21-day fast, and a FAQs section for those seeking quick answers. As she walks you through each step of the Daniel Fast, you’ll discover an infinitely richer and more abundant life.
Susan Gregory, “The Daniel Fast Blogger,” launched the Daniel Fast blog and Web site in December 2007. Since then, her site has received millions of hits. Susan is passionate to see individuals experience a successful Daniel Fast as they seek God and endeavor to grow in the love and knowledge of Christ. Author of Out of the Rat Race, Susan has written for nationally known ministries and her work has taken her to more than thirty-five countries. A mother and grandmother, she lives on a small farm in Washington State. Visit her online at www.daniel-fast.com.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale Momentum (January 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414334133
• ISBN-13: 978-1414334134
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (237 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts > Ritual

More About the Author

Susan Gregory calls herself The Daniel Fast Blogger, however most people consider her the The Daniel Fast Expert. She has personally experienced the Daniel Fast many times in her life, but in 2007 she started a simple blog to write about it. Since that time she has helped hundreds of thousands of men, women and teens experience a successful Daniel Fast. Her simple blog has had more than 9 million visits and Susan and her team have responded to more than 20,000 questions, comments and praise reports.

The Daniel Fast is a method of fasting and the often chosen way to fast for the annual New Year Fast, Lent and other periods of prayer and fasting. Based on the fasting experiences of the prophet Daniel, the Daniel Fast is plant-based with the only beverage being water. It is usually practiced for 21 consecutive days.

Tyndale Publishing House released The Daniel Fast in paperback and it quickly became the best-selling book about this fast (as it remains today) and is now considered the "go-to" reference for the Daniel Fast. The book teaches about the power of prayer and fasting, how to prepare for a successful fast, plus includes a Daniel Fast cookbook with plenty of recipes to use during your long-term fasting experience.

Susan is eager to answer readers' questions. So visit her online at http://Daniel-Fast.com to learn more about The Daniel Fast.

Susan's ministry is to help people live a kingdom of God lifestyle by teaching practical steps toward an amazing and blessed life. She is also a speaker, Christian life coach, world traveler and trainer.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

63 of 69 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Better. Fast-er. Complete. January 6, 2010

By D. Foshee

Format:Paperback

I love what she says on page xii. "[People] don't just want to know about fasting, they also want to know how to fast." This is exactly what she has accomplished. Great book on the ins and outs of fasting. I have had it about 3 days. I walked into the local Christian Bookstore and asked them about a devotional book that would be short (about 21 days : ] ) and they really didn't have anything that fit the bill. So I looked at another author's book on fasting for the journal part and they didn't have it.

I really didn't like the other author's book because he tends to approach fasting from a "what do I get" mentality. However, this book's author approaches it from what I consider to be an appropriate viewpoint. It is about growing closer to God. THAT is why we fast. Anyway, after starting to feel like there was nothing that would meet my needs, the person suggested one of Dr. Colbert's books on fasting. Well, wrong book, but right section. I started looking through the books and then noticed The Daniel Fast. I picked it up b/c I had been on her blog once or twice and recognized the name. In the back of the book as I thumbed through it was a 21 day devotional guide!! Sweet! (like sweetleaf sweet!)

So I instantly grabbed it and rifled through it. Search over. Purchased and am still reading parts of it. My wife even wants to make some of the recipes for the rest of the family b/c they sounded so good.

In short, thanks for writing this book! It came out the very day that I needed it.

God's joy,

Dave

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Daniel Fast Resource January 9, 2010

By Growing In Grace

Format:Paperback

I received a review copy of this book and wasn't sure that I'd be excited about reading about fasting. But, I was pleasantly surprised. Gregory divides her book into two sections. The first covers the history of the Daniel fast and ways to prepare oneself for the fast. The second section is practical application. Recipes and a menu plan are included as well as a 21-day devotional guide to use during your fast.

The personal experiences that Gregory shares make the fast seem doable. While it may not be easy, the results will be worth it and ones walk with the Lord should surely benefit.

This book is a complete resource for the Daniel Fast. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants more information about both the purpose and benefits of fasting in general or those looking for a daily guide for their own fast.

87 of 103 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Cookbook, Not so Great Theology January 14, 2010

By Daniel Kam

Format:Paperback

When I joined the Tyndale Blogger Network, the first book they sent me was The Daniel Fast: Feed Your Soul, Strengthen Your Spirit, and Renew Your Body by Susan Gregory.

Whenever I see a book that claims to have a "bible-based" diet or nutrition guide, I am usually skeptical. It was no different for this book. After reading Gregory's book, I have two basic thoughts that emanate from the text.

First, the book is valuable for those wanting to find a safe way to learn the art of fasting as a discipline. Those who read the book will be glad to find not only her biblical outline for how the fast relates to Daniel's refusal to eat the kings famous meal, but also how we might carry out the fast in modern day America. The book is filled with lots of recipes for a very limited diet (it is more stringent than even a vegan diet).

Second, the book falls prey to the kind of individualizing and popularizing of biblical texts into "five step" programs and it's as easy as "x, y, and z" to have a better walk with the Lord.

The chapter that I had the hardest time getting through was the chapter 4 (The Daniel Fast for Body, Soul, and Spirit) where Gregory takes us on a hardline trichotomist walk through scripture. Not only does this take away from the central focus of the book, but it puts too hard a nose on a grey subject. The lines between body, soul, and spirit are not simply "one thing" in scripture. They cannot be easily separated, and Gregory does a poor job of showing the differences in thoughts about the body and the soul between the modern mindset and the Hebrew mindset. The book would have been better without this chapter.

All in all, I would recommend the book for those who want to learn the basics of fasting and who would like all of the good recipes that go along with the book. I would highly recommend NOT reading it for a theological understanding of fasting as there are other books written by Dallas Willard and Richard Foster which do a much better job of introducing the disciplines.