Who Speaks to Your Heart?: Tuning in to Hear God's Whispers [Paperback]

Stacy Hawkins Adams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 20, 2010

'I wrestled with whether a God that I couldn't see or touch would be willing to single me out from the millions of other people who wanted love, attention and help.' To women all over the country, from all walks of life, this uncomfortable uncertainty is all too familiar. Now---for inspiration, for affirmation, for a divine connection---you have a new place to turn ... to this authentic look at what it takes to pursue God with abandon, by acclaimed author Stacy Hawkins Adams. Offering insight, inspiration, and practical ideas on how to connect more often and more deeply with God, Adams helps give you and women the world over the courage to go deeper and grow deeper in God's word to hear Him more clearly. Women young and old will be empowered and renewed by Adams' reminder that---regardless of the labels placed on you by society, your family, your friends, and even yourself---your best and most important title is the one given by God ... chosen vessel.

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About the Author

Stacy Hawkins Adams' love of writing has expandedandnbsp;from childhood dreams and a decade-plus journalism career toandnbsp;writing freelance and inspiring audiencesandnbsp;on speaking tours. She is the author of eight books, including The Someday List,andnbsp;Dreams That Won't Let Go and Who Speaks To Your Heart? Tuning In to Hear God's Whispers.andnbsp;Stacyandnbsp;and her husband live in Virginia with their two children.andnbsp;When she is not writing or speaking, Stacy devotes considerable time toandnbsp;child advocacy issues. Visit her at www.StacyHawkinsAdams.com.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (April 20, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310292719
• ISBN-13: 978-0310292715
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,402,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Reading and writing have been as familiar to me as breathing since my elementary school days. After a 14-year stint as a newspaper reporter and columnist, I shifted gears in 2006 to focus on writing books, speaking professionally and freelancing for national publications.
I love creating stories that allow readers to find themselves and people they love on every page. My novels have been known to yield laughter and tears, and to leave readers feeling deeply connected to the multifaceted characters. Ultimately, whether you're reading my fiction or nonfiction, I hope you'll reach the end of something I've written not only feeling thoroughly entertained, but also changed for the better.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing, May 23, 2010

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Rhonda McKnight "Legacy Editing" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Who Speaks to Your Heart?: Tuning in to Hear God's Whispers (Paperback)

I'll admit I'm not one who consistently uses a devotional in my private time with God, but that will no longer be the case. God has clearly anointed some of His people to bless us with accompaniments that stretch our spiritual muscles. Stacy Hawkins Adams is one of the anointed.

I have always enjoyed this author's fiction, and most of her novels have bought me to the brink of tears at one point or another, but Who Speaks To Your Heart had me reaching for my tissue box as I saw myself in every chapter, on every page, in every word. I felt like this book was written for me.

Ms. Hawkins Adams' writing is simple and honest, yet powerful and vivid. Often times I felt like I was having a conversation with her and the Holy Spirit about my human weaknesses and fragilities. I felt Ms. Hawkins Adam's desire for reader's transformation literally leap off the pages. Her words, the learning to listen lessons, and prayers were passionate and commanding, but the messages felt like whispers in your spirit that only the Holy Spirit could temper so gently.

My heart was captured in the Introduction where the author used one of the scriptures that guides my very life. "In all things God works for the good of those who love HIM, who have been called according to HIS purpose." Romans 8:28. She stated "Our role is to discipline ourselves to be real with God"; from there the tears and the soul searching learning continued, until I closed the back cover.

Who Speaks To My Heart is proof that big things really can come in small packages. Like the author herself, Who Speak To My Heart, is a small wonder that packs a big punch. Please don't pass this book by and do remember to gift it to those you love.

Reviewed by Rhonda McKnight for Urban Christian Fiction Today

An Advance Copy was provided by the publisher.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet Time, June 10, 2010

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Jennifer Coissiere "The Tough Critic"... (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Who Speaks to Your Heart?: Tuning in to Hear God's Whispers (Paperback)

I cannot remember where I first heard someone say "be still and let God speak to your heart." I have been doing that for some years now, especially, when I want to act in haste. Who Speaks to Your Heart? : Tuning in to Hear God's Whispers by Stacy Hawkins Adams is the confirmation I needed to know that I have been doing the right thing. Aside from the reassurance, Hawkins Adams supplied me with exercises that included a Bible verse to read and meditate on; or a journal writing exercise. Hawkins Adams delivers her message and the importance of quiet time with God through either her personal experiences or those of people she knows. There is not a better learning tool/device than that of someone's life experience.

Who Speaks to Your Heart? : Tuning in to Hear God's Whispers is a petite book with a big impact. I found myself doing head nods and talking out loud in agreement. I know this is not a daily devotional, but I intend to return to this book again and do the exercises and say the prayers when I need to. I recommend this book to everyone, because I believe we can all benefit from reading it.

I received this book from the publisher for review purposes.

Jennifer Coissiere

APOOO BookClub

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Be Still And Listen While He Speaks To You, September 24, 2010

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

This review is from: Who Speaks to Your Heart?: Tuning in to Hear God's Whispers (Paperback)

Do you hear him? Do you hear that voice encouraging you and telling

you to be patient? Do you hear the person telling you that one day

everything will work out for the good; it's not your time yet?

Regardless of your answer, you need to be still, sit down, and read

WHO SPEAKS TO YOUR HEART?: Tuning in to Hear God's Whispers by Stacy

Hawkins Adams. God speaks to us constantly, but typically, we don't

know how to listen.

Sometimes great things come in small packages and this book is truly

an example of that. In this touching book, Adams opens up her heart

and gives us examples from her life when she didn't know how to listen

and her experience in learning the art of listening. She also gives

us scriptures and exercises, which will help us learn how to listen.

As I read this book and carried out some of the exercises, I found

myself seeking quiet time to just be still and listen. I thought

back on events in my own life where I, like Adams, didn't hear God

speaking to me and often ask myself why this and why that.

Eventually, I learned the answers to the questions but if only I had

listened earlier, I would have saved myself so much pain and stress.

WHO SPEAKS TO YOUR HEART?: Tuning in to Hear God's Whispers is filled

with memorable accounts but the one that sticks with me the most is

"Listening in the Valley". It's easy to trust in God's will when

things are going great with work and family but all peaks end in a

valley. The depth of the valley can be shallow or deep, and you may

think you'll never make your way out; you may think God has turned his

back on you. The valley shared by Adams is the death of her mother,

and I can't think of a valley deeper than that. The amazing thing is

during this pain she knew God was speaking to her and she was prepared

to listen in all the ways he manifested himself.

After reading WHO SPEAKS TO YOUR HEART?: Tuning in to Hear God's

Whispers, I am grateful Stacy Hawkins Adams took the time to put her

thoughts, feelings and experiences on paper because this book is a

keeper.

Reviewed by Tawana Price

of The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers