Comments on: Poor in Spirit, Rich in Grace

By: Mary Geisen

Mary Geisen — Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:14:21 +0000

Thank you for the review of Alia’s book. I have read several other reviews and know that this book is a must read. There is such a pull for me to better understand my weakness and the part God plays in it all.

By: floyd

floyd — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 23:54:45 +0000

I don’t believe there is peace to be found until we come to the end of ourselves.

We know for sure that being weak in spirit only happens in humility…

Notice how that word just keeps rolling back to us year after year?!

By: Pam Ecrement

Pam Ecrement — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:21:30 +0000

Excellent review, Lisa! You nearly always add to my list of “Books to Read.” Thanks so much!

By: Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 22:29:29 +0000

I’ve seen this author retweeted a lot on Twitter. Though I had never heard of her before that, I can identify with much here.

By: Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 16:41:51 +0000

We are all, indeed, spiritually poor – bankrupt even! – before Christ. And as “mature” Christians, we think we can dress it up and appear at least a little better than reality. So grateful He knows us and accepts us just as we are. That’s amazing grace!:)

By: Rebecca Hastings

Rebecca Hastings — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 12:26:03 +0000

You have done such a beautiful job highlighting this book! I’ve seen it many times on blogs, but this is the first that makes me 100% certain I need to read this!

By: Patsy Burnette

Patsy Burnette — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:32:51 +0000

Love this book, Lisa! Thanks for the great review and reminders too. I especially like, “When we realize our need for grace, we’re most open to receiving it.” It’s so true!

Thanks for linking up at InstaEncouragements!

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:58:58 +0000

I appreciated Alia’s book, and I knew I would because whenever I’ve bumped into her writing elsewhere, she is brutally honest and invites grace into the room.
When I was working my way through the sermon on the mount, I enjoyed meditating on the phrase “poor in spirit,” because it’s so counter cultural–and it goes against everything I try to project by nature!

By: Debra Jean

Debra Jean — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:37:11 +0000

I will have to get this book! My blog is based on 2 Cor 12:9 My favorite part of this verse is the 2nd part which is often left off, “most gladly therefore will I glory in my infirmities that the power of Christ may rest upon me” The idea of Christ’s power resting with me is worth being weak and submitting all to Him. Great post! Many Thanks! 8)

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 16:56:48 +0000

In reply to Yvonne Chase. Wonderful points. Yvonne. And gotta tell you: I love words, and I have never took time to look up fop or foppish. Thank you for your post which caused me to do that! :) Moreover, thank you for your deep thinking. Lynn