Love Written in Stone by Philip Carlson, MD

I had trouble reading this book…
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I had trouble reading this book in fast mode.  It is one that definitely slowed me down and persuaded me to even read sections over again.  The author really inspires the reader to put thought into his message.  There are several pieces that I don’t want to forget.
The book, while it’s title is about love, covers four parts of our lives that are encompassed by God’s love.  I found several pieces of the book to be applicable in my very own life and most likely yours.  The four parts covered give thoughtful prompting for each one of to consider in the relationships in our lives:
  • Relationship with God – Are we forgiving, grateful and happy?
  • Relationship with Others– Are our actions biblical when it comes to sex, love, commitment and family?
  • Relationship with Self – Are we caring for our bodies’ health and getting the sleep and sabbath rest thta is needed?
  • Relationship with Creation – Are we good stewards?

This is one of those books I will be reading back through and prayerfully applying at a very slow pace.

Love Written in Stone, Philip Carlson, 978-0-7642-0847-8

More About the Book from the Publisher

Does God want you to live the good life?

Sometimes the Bible’s instructions seem legalistic or even obsolete to our twentyfirst-century lives. But what if these laws are evidence that God cares? What if the ancient truths in the Bible actually show us the way to a healthy life, the kind of life we are looking for–even today?

As both a pastor and a medical doctor, Philip Carlson, MD, brings a unique perspective to the connection between following God’s guidelines and wellness in our lives. As he demystifies God’s expectations regarding family relationships, nutrition, sexuality, the environment, and more, Carlson’s conclusions–backed up by recent research–may surprise you.

Here is your invitation to see how God desires your greatest good from the beginning of time.

Philip Carlson, MD, (ThM, Fuller; MD, University of Southern California) is senior pastor of Bethany Church of Sierra Madre and practices family medicine in Pasadena. He also teaches at the college level and is a conference speaker. His first book, You Were Made for Love, received a starred review from Publishers Weekly. He lives in Sierra Madre, California, with his wife, Carole, and their four children.

Read an  exerpt or purchase the book from Bethany House Publishers.  Also available from Amazon, Christianbook.com, Barnes&Noble.com and your local bookstore.

I received a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review.

 

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