The Unfinished Cross: Listen to the Voice Within [Hardcover]

Dave Austin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000

Like many Christians, Dave Austin was a man who never questioned why God spoke directly only to Moses and the prophets of Biblical history. But as he encountered spiritual teachings given to others through "automatic writing", Austin came to believe that God is speaking--in different voices, perhaps, but with the same underlying truths. WIth absolute faith, Austin opened his spirit to receive. And through him the Christ, who walked on Earth 2,000 years ago to share God's love with humankind, brings a fresh, updated perspective to the teachings underlying New Testament scripture.

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...a timely update of much of the Gospel of Christ, peeling away the layers of interpretation that have built up over the centuries. -- The New Times

From the Author

Am I crazy?

Don't think the thought didn't cross my mind. When suddenly at 35,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, I had this uncontrollable urge to get a piece of paper and a pen, and begin to write. It was like when you are eating chocolate chip cookies and you just have to have a glass of milk with them.

Well that's what happened when my pen first began to take flight. It wasn't until I read the words I had written, and started living those words that my life took flight. When I go to a beautiful, peaceful place where God's natural beauties are dancing all around me, I know I'm in heaven. It brings comfort to me, for I know that no matter how stressful my life can be at times, I always have this piece of heaven to come visit. When you know life is eternal, and you always have heaven to go to, every struggle and every life challenge is handled with peaceful strength and grace. Read this book and start living heaven on earth. Listen to the voice within.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Company (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571742328
• ISBN-13: 978-1571742322
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,551,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Unfinished Cross, October 14, 2000

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Lynn (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Unfinished Cross: Listen to the Voice Within (Hardcover)

I couldn't put this book down. It confirms everything that I know to be true in my own heart. It brings more meaning and value to me in my everyday life, and has prompted me to really explore the Bible. I've always felt, deep down inside, that I knew God. But now I have a truer, deeper relationship with God. It is so simple, when you take away the clutter and get down to the simples messages that Jesus brought to us. We are here to share love with one another, and in doing so we create a deeper fullfillment within our own lives and the lives of others. This book can't help but bring you to a closer relationship with your family and friends. It will give you a great sense of peace and comfort.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Unfinished Cross, September 16, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Unfinished Cross: Listen to the Voice Within (Hardcover)

Dave Austin has led a rich and varied life. He's traveled, been a recording artist, performed as a professional athlete, and owned several small businesses. Along the way, he learned about automatic writing, and after years of internal struggles, began "writing" what his spiritual guides and teachers dictated to him.

He says that "during one of these writings, Jesus said, 'Hello, I am here.'" Eventually he came to accept that he was "writing with Jesus," and showed his words to family and friends. He's now sharing them with the world, in The Unfinished Cross: Listen to the Voice Within.

Austin says he now believes that he has a special relationship with Jesus, "but it is a relationship that anyone can have if they are willing to and choose to." All they have to do ask God for the answers to their questions and be open to listening to their inner selves.

He choose to ask questions about specific books of the Bible, including Genesis, John, and Matthew. The responses emphasized that God has unconditional love for all humans and that we all have free will.

Austin also asked general questions about life today, and received answers advising people to live with love: "love of life, love of God, and love of yourself." People also need to start appreciating nature and the beauty that surrounds them, and to make time each day to spend a few minutes alone with God.

As Austin's commitment to publish the messages he'd received grew, he began sharing the writing with others. The last section of the book includes some of the responses he received from family and friends, negative and positive.

The Unfinished Cross refers to the fact that the work of God is never done, and that it's up to us, as people of the cross, to keep doing that work. Austin says "what I sincerely hope is that you receive from these writings something positive, something that you can use while going forward in your everyday life . . .. I truly believe that we are here to work together by helping each other, and most importantly, by loving one another." The Unfinished Cross provides readers with inspiration and encouragement from Jesus to complete their own life's work.

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this one!, August 6, 2004

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J Campbell (Toronto, Ontario) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Unfinished Cross: Listen to the Voice Within (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book. I have forgotten many of the Bible stories that I learned as a child. Jesus, through Dave, has cut to the chase to tell us what is REALLY important, and where misinterpretation has occurred over the years and many translations.

You do not have to be "overly religious" to enjoy this book. It seems to have put a lot of things into perspective for me and summarizes things in modern language and context. Issues that I have with the church are discussed and most generally I agreed with the "new" insight.

I have lent this book to others and they have enjoyed it as well.