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date submitted 06.02.2009
date updated 10.02.2009
genres: Non-fiction, Religious, Other
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Make a Joyful Noise: Searching for a Spiritual Path in a Material World

Chariss K Walker

Uses biblical scriptures to bridge gap between religion and spirituality; shares that the “new age” message is not new when you know where to look.

 

Make a Joyful Noise: Searching for a Spiritual Path in a Material World was written to bridge the gap between all religions and modern day metaphysicians, what some would mistakenly call mysticism or new age thought. Although new age thought appears to differ in semantics, or language, there is nothing new about it. Chariss Walker unashamedly uses liberal scriptural passages to share that "the message is not new ... it has always been with us if we had only known where to look for it." An inspiring and uplifting book filled with personal examples of everyday people. As one reader said, "What I liked most about this book is the way it is written ... it is as if you are having a conversation with a trusted friend or advisor." Rebecca Johnson, SeasonedwithLove.com Make a Joyful Noise, a book of hope, has been described as a "tool chest for living." One reviewer stated, "With so many ancient manuscripts, some of which contradict, how can one really understand what God wants? Make a Joyful Noise seeks to explain the will of God/spiritual laws to help readers find their own happiness through these methods ... definitely worth a read." Midwest Book Review

 
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EmilyJean wrote 928 days ago

I have just read the introduction to this book. I think the author's goal, to bring understanding of "new age" thought to Christian seekers is an important one. In the little bit that I read, I found numerous places that I wanted to correct for grammar or punctuation, but perhaps that's not the purpose of this forum. (I have just joined, so don't know if others want their work to be proofread.) One suggestion I feel I must make applies to the author's statement that she was "given five years to live." Any reader who happened to be a medical professional would protest that doctors don't "give" patients a certain amount of time. However, they might estimate the approximate amount of time a patient will live with a particular diagnosis.
The intro provides a biographical background for the conclusions she will be addressing -- then she mentions that she is has been an ordained minister for many years without having said how this came about and in what denomination. I think this should be addressed in the intro with the rest of her life story.

Robert Thornborough wrote 1561 days ago

The author has brought the thoughts of many to service one of the biggest questions we grapple with as humans. The work is much appreciated by someone who has spent the past year on a similar endeavour.

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