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Popular Author, Margaret Silf, Helps Readers Meet God at Every Turn

April 24, 2011 By cbmygodl Leave a Comment

Popular Author, Margaret Silf, Helps Readers Meet God at Every Turn











Margaret Silf

(Vocus) March 31, 2009

Many Christians believe that God is experienced only at special times, such as during prayer or while on a pilgrimage. Some feel that we can connect with God only in special places, such as a church or a holy site. Still others feel that God can truly be experienced only by special, spiritually trained people, such as priests. Surely, they assume, God is not to be found in ordinary times, in ordinary places, by ordinary people.

In Compass Points, best-selling Ignatian spirituality author Margaret Silf enables us to see God beyond the grandiose and introduces us to the Divine in our daily lives. Through short but powerful meditations and vignettes based on her own authentic spiritual experiences, Silf reveals the interior process of Ignatian mindfulness-of which a core tenet is that God can be found in all things.

By joining Silf on her journey through a real life in the real world-including, for example, a trip to the local car wash, an encounter with a rabbit while walking down a path, and a ride up the elevator of the Empire State Building-readers will have their own eyes, minds, and hearts opened to the Divine experience and will come to recognize God’s active presence in everything that they see and do.

Margaret Silf travels widely in her work as a spiritual director and speaker on Ignatian spirituality. Her books include Inner Compass, Close to the Heart, and Going on Retreat. She lives in England.

Compass Points:

Meet God Every Day at Every Turn

Margaret Silf

April Release, Paperback

ISBN: 978-0-8294-2810-0

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Former Toyota Executive and Author J. Davis Illingworth Launches Non-Profit ?God of Hope? Project

April 24, 2011 By cbmygodl Leave a Comment

Former Toyota Executive and Author J. Davis Illingworth Launches Non-Profit ‘God of Hope’ Project













God of Hope, a non-profit organization with the mission to: Touch 10% of the World Population – 650,000,000 in Ten Years…One Heart at a Time.


Winona Lake, IN (PRWEB) April 11, 2011

J. Davis Illingworth has a successful automotive career behind him, and a big vision for reaching the world for Christ ahead of him. The first products in Illingworth’s ‘God of Hope’ project, a 153-page paperback book and its accompanying study/discussion guide, have just been released by BMH Books of Winona Lake, Indiana.

Through unique first-person testimonies by the disciple Thomas, the prophet Moses, the apostle Paul and the disciple John, God of Hope tells God’s story of hope versus despair, good versus evil, love versus hate, and life versus death, and together these stories describe the energy, passion, and brilliance of God’s mysterious plan for the universe and for us.

These stirring accounts will inspire Christians to greater courage, trust, and hope in God. Illingworth’s distinctive style in God of Hope may also lead nonbelievers to faith by introducing them to the hope that is available from the one true God. After reading Thomas, Moses, Paul and John give their overview of God’s plan for humanity, the author’s compelling presentation of his own story will have readers considering how the story of their own lives fits into God’s plan.

About the book God of Hope, Grace College and Seminary president Ronald Manahan said, “God’s story is the big story in this book and the reason for hope. With gripping transparency the author tells his own story of struggling with and trusting in the God of hope. Dave Illingworth’s story invites the reader to turn from despair and loss of hope to God’s story of hope through His Son.”

Darrell Waltrip, NASCAR champion, Hall of Fame nominee and Fox broadcaster, said, “This project is so Dave–it covers all the bases and pays close attention to detail. I love the way it connects my story, His story, and your story. God of Hope will reach many souls and make a huge difference in believers’ and non-believers’ lives.”

The author, J. Davis (Dave) Illingworth, Jr., was formerly Senior Vice President and Chief Planning and Administrative Officer of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

In recognition of his work at Toyota, Illingworth was named Automotive News All-Star for 1997; Automobile Magazine’s 1992 “Man of the Year” for his leadership of the new Lexus Division; and one of the auto industry’s “Top 10 Newsmakers” by Automotive News. One of the vehicles he oversaw, the Camry, earned the title of America’s best-selling car in 1997.

Dave and his wife Cynthia have five children and now live in Winona Lake, Indiana.

The God of Hope book and study guide are only the first of a series of products which will include an e-book, audio book, music CD, and a full video DVD version featuring top-flight professional actors and singers. Learn more about the God of Hope project at http://www.godofhope.net or on Facebook.

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New Book Offers a Fresh Approach to Experiencing God?s Limitless Love

April 24, 2011 By cbmygodl Leave a Comment

New Book Offers a Fresh Approach to Experiencing God’s Limitless Love











Just as You Are by Paul Coutinho, SJ,


(Vocus) March 31, 2009

Many of us go through life thinking and acting as though we can somehow, in some way, earn God’s love and favor. If only we do this, or that, or both, or more, God just might offer us at least a small bit of Divine approval or acceptance. Eventually realizing the impossibility of “getting right” with God through our own efforts, and tired of futilely going ’round and ’round in spiritual circles, some of us turn away from the Divine.

In Just as You Are, Paul Coutinho, SJ, helps us move forward in the confidence that God already loves us and simply asks that we embrace this amazing love and live in it on a daily basis. Fr. Coutinho insists, “When we stop struggling to find God and instead allow ourselves to experience life, we will be drawn into the Divine presence and essence.”

A native of India, Fr. Coutinho combines Eastern sensibilities with Ignatian principles and practices to show us how we can stop acting as though we can somehow earn God’s favor and love, and instead move forward in our unfathomable love of God already present in our lives.

Fr. Paul Coutinho, SJ, divides his time between India and the United States. He currently conducts an international ministry of speaking, retreat work, and spiritual direction from a base at St. Louis University. He is the author of How Big Is Your God?: The Freedom to Experience the Divine.

For more information or to interview Paul Coutinho, SJ, please contact Michelle Halm.

Just as You Are:

Opening Your Life to the Infinite Love of God

by Paul Coutinho, SJ

Loyola Press • $ 18.95 • hardcover

978-0-8294-2721-9

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