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Learn how to positively handle the disappointments of life and discern the comforting truth found in God's Word. Includes a 4-week Bible study.
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Through the Psalms, women can learn how to positively handle the disappointments of life, discern the comforting truth found in God’s Word, and be encouraged to deal with the waves of trials, depression, and discouragement.
• Includes a 4-week Bible study
A Deeper Kind of Calm
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9781600060755
Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.25
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144
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$12.99
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Customer Reviews
A book to build your faith while life is difficult
This book on steadfast faith in the midst of adversity is a relatively small book and only 103 pages, however it is full of deep insights and I found myself putting it down and picking it up over and over in the past few months. Using a deeper study of 4 Psalms to show how to not only survive the difficult times in life, but use them to move closer to God, Dillow helps the reader to build a stronger faith and a different viewpoint to hold them firm in life’s storms. The 4 key Psalms that are explored deeply are: 77: remember what God has done, 46: hide in His presence, 63: cling to him and 84: praise him for all we cannot see, to help us find comfort in our suffering.
A short, easy read, the points are illustrated with examples from her own life and the lives of her friends. This lends an authentic and realistic feeling to the book. This is not an author who sits calmly in her safe office and theorizes on how people ought to react to crisis. This is a woman who picks a lonely rocky crevasse to tuck herself into for personal devotional time during times of crisis. I can definitely recommend this book both as a gift for a hurting friend, and for a devotional or bible study. I hope to go back over it again using the group bible study section at the back with a group of friends at some point in the future.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Posted by
Lori Daily
on
7/14/2011 5:45:29 PM
Pefect timing in my life!
In this four- week devotional entitled A Deeper Kind of Calm: Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity, the reader is invited alongside the writer on a quest to know the unfathomable peace of God regardless of whatever circumstance we find ourselves in or in spite of our emotions that reel about us and cloud our minds. It is a journey to contentment that serves as a follow-up to her previous book, Calm My Anxious Heart.
At the time I received this book to review, I was busy packing and cleaning. My husband was helping me as much as he could while continuing to job search while at the same time training the new employee who was his replacement. Our precious little ones, too young to understand what was going on but knowing that something certainly was up, turned into adorable and breathing forms of cling-wrap. We have since moved from Colorado to northern Missouri, are living in a rental and have prospects but no actual job (or income). I am tempted to excuse my fears and impatience, but this book has encouraged me to face them as sins and to look fearlessly at the face of the One who hold our future and us in His loving hand! Our Lord is sovereign and good, and as I found through reading the stories given in this book taken from the life of the author and her acquaintances, He is near! This book has encouraged me to turn from discouragement to joyful excitement and I hope that it will do that same for you.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Navpress Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Elizabeth Bailey
on
6/9/2011 9:55:35 AM
Gentle Reassurance of God's Presence
“A Deeper Kind of Calm” is a relatively short, easy read. It lends itself well to a devotional type of study, and is a meditative look at several very well-chosen Psalms. Dillow breaks her book up into sections, one Psalm per section, each of which shows the reader a different aspect of turning to God in times of trial, and finding strength in our pain.
Dillow illustrates her points well, using her own trials, as well as the challenges and tragedies that others have faced. Her examples and descriptions, and how she relates them to the Psalms, seem very heartfelt, and the tone of the book is very personal. One of the things that touched me about this book is how Dillow explains that sometimes when deeply distraught and in need of intimate, alone-time with God, apart from the distractions of life, she will retreat to the mountainous area behind her home. She will slip herself bodily into a just-big-enough crevice in the rocks, where she is basically walled in by the stone of the mountainside.
I found that to be a very personal thing for her to share, as if it were a glimpse into the personal devotional time of a woman who is very close to God. This particularly related to the section of the book that is devoted to Psalm 46, with the theme of “hide in His presence.” I appreciated that she was willing to share something so personal, something that seemed almost to give the author’s faith a child-like innocence. I definitely recommend this book. I do feel that it is a very personal book, one that would lend itself better to personal devotion and study, rather than to group study. Please note this book was given to me free of charge by NavPress Publishers, in exchange for my honest review. The opinions stated here are my own.
Posted by
Pidjen
on
6/6/2011 7:21:56 PM
So Helpful
This book arrived in my mailbox at the time I needed to read it. My Grandfather and our friend Blake had just died within a few weeks of each other. I needed some help dealing with all of my emotions and this book helped me so much. From the very first page of Chapter 1 named, My Valley of Weeping, I knew this book was going to serve me well. Dillow guides us through the Psalms to help us deal with the Valleys of Weeping in our lives. Even though I had a lot of "why" questions during this time in our life (still do) this book helped me to find my way to God instead of turning away from Him.
I have always turned to Psalms when I need help in some area of my life. Since the book breaks down into four different chapters from Psalms, as stated above, I now have more specific Psalms to turn to in my times of need. There is also a 4-week bible study included at the end of the book to do on your own or with a group.
Final Thoughts:
I recommend that if you are facing any trials in your life and you're wondering how you can find God in the midst of those trials you should read this book. It was a wonderful guide for me during a difficult time. I also recommend another book I have read by Linda Dillow called Calm My Anxious Heart: A Woman's Guide To Finding Contentment.
Highly Recommended.
Posted by
Jackie
on
6/2/2011 7:27:57 PM
Wonderful!
In this four- week devotional entitled A Deeper Kind of Calm: Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity, the reader is invited alongside the writer on a quest to know the unfathomable peace of God regardless of whatever circumstance we find ourselves in or in spite of our emotions that reel about us and cloud our minds. It is a journey to contentment that serves as a follow-up to her previous book, Calm My Anxious Heart.
At the time I received this book to review, I was busy packing and cleaning. My husband was helping me as much as he could while continuing to job search while at the same time training the new employee who was his replacement. Our precious little ones, too young to understand what was going on but knowing that something certainly was up, turned into adorable and breathing forms of cling-wrap. We have since moved from Colorado to northern Missouri, are living in a rental and have prospects but no actual job (or income). I am tempted to excuse my fears and impatience, but this book has encouraged me to face them as sins and to look fearlessly at the face of the One who hold our future and us in His loving hand! Our Lord is sovereign and good, and as I found through reading the stories given in this book taken from the life of the author and her acquaintances, He is near! This book has encouraged me to turn from discouragement to joyful excitement and I hope that it will do that same for you.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Navpress Publishers. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Elizabeth Bailey
on
5/15/2011 1:59:57 PM
Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity
Learn how to positively handle the disappointments of life and discern the comforting truth found in God's Word.
Learn how to positively handle the disappointments of life and discern the comforting truth found in God's Word.
A Deeper Kind of Calm
Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity
By Linda Dillow
I chose this book because of the subtitle Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity. With everything that I have gone through in my lifetime so far, I like to read anything that can help me and to also help me help other in the storms of their lives.
A Deeper Kind of Calm: Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity is a wonderful book. I learned so much in the short time it took to read it, but will be going back to it time and time again.
Linda dives into 4 Psalms: 77: remember what God has done, 46: hide in His presence, 63: cling to him and 84: praise him for all we cannot see, to help us find comfort in our suffering. She calls are times of trials as “valleys of weeping”. We have all gone through some type of trial, some big and some tiny ones, but we still suffer pain when we go through them. Sometimes that pain seems unbearable. Linda shows us that instead of turning to worldly tings to try to ease our pain, we should turn to Scripture. Using these 4 Psalms, Linda walks us through truths that are part of us drawing into God’s presence.
I enjoy all 4, but the one on Clinging to Him as my one and only lifeline really spoke to me.
A 4-week Bible study is included at the end of the book, which I read the questions but am now working on doing those weeks study separately.
I gave this book a 5-star rating. I will be recommending this book to my friends and wouldn’t mind leading a small study using it with some of my friends.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions’ 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Jagette
on
5/10/2011 7:54:02 PM
Speaks to the Heart
"God has a different answer for pain. His answer is found in the Psalms."
A Deeper Kind of Calm goes right to the Word of God to learn the answer to, "how do I handle the pain of life?" Using the Psalms, Dillow teaches us to remember what God has done, hide in His presence, cling to Him, and praise Him for all we cannot see. She shows us that it is possible to go through trials without falling apart. It is possible to be joyful when suffering. We can grow more intimate with God as we are challenged. Dillow shares stories of women in her life who have gone through trials. In their own words, these women lead the way in being victorious through our suffering.
In the last several years I have read many books on the topic of suffering and trials. This may be the first to step over the question of, "why," and explore how to get through! There is no lofty philosophy here, just the simply spoken words of the Psalmists and Dillow's plain explanations and encouragement. This is really one of the best books on suffering and trials that I have read. The book is divided into five chapters to read. At the end of the book is a study guide you can do by yourself or with a group. If you do want to know why God allows suffering, she has a page of resources you can follow up with. This is a great book to own and to give. If you're suffering or not, it will enrich your life and prepare you for the road ahead.
Linda Dillow is a wife, mother, grandmother, speaker, and author. She has been a missionary on three continents. She writes about intimacy, handling anxiety and disappointment, and living out the Christian faith.
Posted by
Thia
on
5/4/2011 1:40:59 PM
Speaks to the Heart
"God has a different answer for pain. His answer is found in the Psalms."
A Deeper Kind of Calm goes right to the Word of God to learn the answer to, "how do I handle the pain of life?" Using the Psalms, Dillow teaches us to remember what God has done, hide in His presence, cling to Him, and praise Him for all we cannot see. She shows us that it is possible to go through trials without falling apart. It is possible to be joyful when suffering. We can grow more intimate with God as we are challenged. Dillow shares stories of women in her life who have gone through trials. In their own words, these women lead the way in being victorious through our suffering.
In the last several years I have read many books on the topic of suffering and trials. This may be the first to step over the question of, "why," and explore how to get through! There is no lofty philosophy here, just the simply spoken words of the Psalmists and Dillow's plain explanations and encouragement. This is really one of the best books on suffering and trials that I have read. The book is divided into five chapters to read. At the end of the book is a study guide you can do by yourself or with a group. If you do want to know why God allows suffering, she has a page of resources you can follow up with. This is a great book to own and to give. If you're suffering or not, it will enrich your life and prepare you for the road ahead.
Linda Dillow is a wife, mother, grandmother, speaker, and author. She has been a missionary on three continents. She writes about intimacy, handling anxiety and disappointment, and living out the Christian faith.
A Deeper Kind of Calm by Linda Dillow, published by NavPress.
"Steadfast faith in the midst of adversity"
Posted by
Thia
on
5/4/2011 1:40:45 PM
Helpful book in times of trial
In A Deeper Kind of Calm: Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity, Linda Dillow helps others get through their “Valley of Weeping” not only with their faith in God intact but with it strengthened. She focuses on four Psalms (77, 46, 63, & 84) as the basis of her book. The lessons taught are about remembering what God has done for us, learning to hide in God’s presence and learning to cling to God in our times of trouble. It includes a guide for a four-week Bible study that could be done alone or with a group.
This book also teaches about recognizing that we all must journey through our trials, but if we trust in God he will direct our steps. She points out that while our problems might be big or small compared to hers or those of other people, we all feel pain and we must all learn to deal with it without being taken over by depression or discouragement. We must learn to turn to Jesus.
I think most women will find at least one or two of the many examples she gives that they relate to. For me personally after reading about the bear getting into Linda’s home it’s hard to be as upset as I once was when a stray cat or opossum finds a way into mine. As I read about her friend Becky being faced with serious illness and family trouble at the same time but still clinging to Jesus my own troubles seem so much smaller and I am greatly encouraged to pray and strengthen my faith in God.
I am still journeying, still learning to turn to God and trust completely when things go wrong. This book has helped me get a few steps further along the path. I would recommend this book to those who want to be able to stand in faith in the midst of life’s trials or for those who are trying to help someone else through a difficult time.
I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Lucinda
on
4/27/2011 8:03:38 PM
A Deeper Kind of Calm
This 4-week book & bible study is a perfect read for any woman no matter where she is at in life. Linda Dillow takes us through the Valley of Weeping that all women encounter throughout our lives & how to get through it so we totally rely on God. In the midst of our valley’s we tend to stray away from God, & possibly even blaming Him for the pain we are suffering, saying why me? In this book she teaches us how to avoid the straying from God in times of need & to get through it with God.
She breaks it down into 4 sections; Remembering what God has done, Hideing with God, Clinging to God, & going on a Journey with God, by taking us through various chapters in Psalm. At the end of each read she gives us well-thought out questions that challenge you to dig deep into your heart to answer. Each week she also provided us with a verse or 2 to memorize. Something that is hard for me to do but her book influenced me & I have those verses now engraved in my heart.
This book has challenged me to continue to do things after I have completed the book. One is to spend 10-20 minutes each morning being still in the Lord & praying. And the second is to compile a list of names of God that is listed throughout the Bible. Overall I would rate this as an easy read & would recommend it to any women to assist them in their walk with God.
“Suffering is the last thing I consider useful, but as I look back over my life, I see it has been God’s most effective tool to grow me up in Him. Why? Because nothing highlights my need for God like a valley of affliction.” (99-100)
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Tiffany Reitz
on
4/25/2011 9:31:47 PM
Every Christian Woman Should Read A Deeper Kind of Calm by Linda Dillow
On April 6th I woke to a beautiful day, had a glorious personal time with the Lord, and read from the current book I was reviewing, A Deeper Kind of Calm by Linda Dillow. 15 minutes later I received a phone call which would drive every blessing that the Lord had given me that day, deep within my being. My mother had had a stroke.
As I sat with her during the following weeks in the emergency room, the ICU, the hospital room and the rehab home, precious lessons from A Deeper Kind of Calm kept sifting through my heart:
1. We all have problems that we go through and they seem major at the time we are going through them.
2. We should remember that God is our strength and as we have been helped in the past, He will continue to help us.
3. When we are overwhelmed we can hide ourselves in Him and find comfort and strength to continue. And…
4. When it seems that the pressures of this life are too much to bear we need to cling all the tighter to our Father.
This book begins by asking three questions:
1. Is it possible to go through the Valley of Weeping without falling apart?
2. Is it possible to have joy in the midst of suffering?
3. Is it possible to grow in intimacy with the Lord as we travel through the valley?
God has given many answers in His Word and Linda has gathered them together to teach us how we can be calm even in the midst of our tribulations. Each chapter begins with a Psalm that illustrates how God wants us to handle our problems. Starting from there, Linda dissects the Psalm searching for its full and deeper meaning. She includes the background of the Psalm in which it was written.
This little book (103 pages) is chocked full of personal stories which illustrate the points she is making. The back of the book includes a four-week study that can be used on your own or as a group Bible Study. The questions are well-thought out and encourages you to think through what God is teaching you in His Word.
I highly recommend this book. I rarely give a book my highest rating, but I would give this book a 10 out of 10 on my scale.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Shirley
on
4/22/2011 6:45:25 PM
Great Bible Study!
I was looking forward to this book with great anticipation. My ladies bible study, previous to my joining, had studied Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow and could not stop raving about it! A Deeper Kind of Calm is a book about maintaining steadfast faith in the midst of adversity. I very much enjoyed reading the book as well as working through the study questions. It is a wonderful volume for dealing with the hard times in our lives.
The book is divided into a four week bible study that can be done on your own or with your bible study group. It breaks down into four different chapters from Psalms: remember what God has done (Psalm 77), hide in His presence (Psalm 49), cling to him (Psalm 63) and praise him for all we cannot see (Psalm 84). The concluding chapter wraps up the journey we are on to face the adversities in our lives and move forward. This book helps to learn how to positively handle the disappointments of life and discern the comforting truth found in God's Word.
Ms. Dillow begins by pointing out that although Psalms is generally thought of as God's hymnal of praise, we also need to remember that it is also a book about pain. She asks three questions:
Is it possible to go through the Valley of Weeping without falling apart?
Is it possible to have joy in the midst of suffering?
Is it possible to grow in intimacy with the Lord as we travel through the valley?
Ms. Dillow helps us find the answers to these questions in this enlightening bible study.
You can find a sample chapter here.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Kathy P
on
4/18/2011 2:38:27 PM
Necessary read in these times of adversity!
We know that life is often chaotic.
In the midst of apparent chaos, we not only need confidence, but we also need calm...
A Deeper Kind of Calm.
Coincidentally Providentially, that is the title of a book by Linda Dillow - A Deeper Kind of Calm: Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity.
This fairly short, easy to read book is packed full of depth and encouragement bolstered by the honest transparency of the author.
Dillow has woven a beautiful tapestry of hope and peace with threads of pain, heartache, and fear.
Through her words and examples, she points us to some specific psalms to which we can cling and through which we can grow and find the peace of our Lord that is beyond any explanation or understanding.
As Dillow points us to our Savior, our fortress, she reminds us that, "Manmade fortresses always eventually fail. But there is a fortress---a high fortress, a secure fortress---that will never fail! This fortress is not a place, but a Person. His name is the Lord Almighty!"
What about our human nature? Our tendency to succumb to the overwhelming load of pressure and worry?
"When I feel weak, weary, and worried, I remember the deeds of God. I hide in His refuge. I cling in desperate dependence. I walk in faith. And these secret choices bring Him great glory!"
"Recently, as I knelt by the sofa in my office in the early morning hours and poured out my anxieties to God, He gently whispered, 'Linda, please go to bed. I'll sit up the rest of the night and carry the burden for you. Let Me hold you up in this way.' What a picture! The Creator of the universe sits up, waiting, watching, and praying for me, His child, while I sleep.
Do you need peace and calm right now?
Only God can give that deep-down rest for your soul that you so long for and need.
He has gifted several every-day people like Linda Dillow with a special way of sharing gut-level honest experiences of struggle and adversity lovingly peppered with His persistent peace and purpose.
Do yourself a favor and get your hands on a copy of this little gem of a book. You may just come to know A Deeper Kind of Calm for yourself.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Haelie
on
4/16/2011 9:30:25 AM
A Deeper Kind of Calm
A Deeper Kind of Calm by Linda Dillow is a devotional-type book that delves into Scripture for ways to find comfort in suffering. Based primarily off of Psalms 77, 46, 63, and 84, Dillow explores what each of these chapters has to teach us about how to navigate our own personal "valleys of weeping". We all go through trials, Dillow contends- and whether those trials are big or small in comparison to one another, each of us has pain that seems unbearable at times. Many times we despair or turn to wordly comforts to ease this hurt - but it IS possible, Dillow implores, to find peace in these times. Using these chapters of Psalms as a guide, Dillow walks us through four different truths that she says are central to drawing strength from God's presence. 1)Remembering past instances of God's goodness and knowing that He is still the same, 2) Hiding in Him as our literal refuge from the storms of life, 3) Clinging to Him as our one and only lifeline, and 4) Journeying diligently to the place in life where we can find ourselves in His presence. Obeying the truths of Scripture in these four ways, Dillow says, will bring us the calm that we so desperately seek in our anxieties. I really enjoyed this book and was very encouraged by it. So often our first instinct in hard times is to run from the Lord and sink into despair - but Dillow doesn't just throw some platitudes at us - she goes into Scripture, takes it apart and examines exactly what the message means for us. These aren't just idealisms either - Dillow shares stories of faithful women who, despite horrendous trials and suffering, continue to testify of the peace that abiding in God's presence brings. I think sometimes we talk about God's faithfulness like something we are forcing ourselves to believe in and hold onto because we know it's gotta be true, rather than something that we are or have actually experienced, first hand, directly. It was encouraging to hear real, true accounts of the blessings and riches He brings us. I would definitely recommend this book to women who want to learn to trust God on a deeper level.
Posted by
Joanne Allison
on
4/14/2011 9:15:44 PM
Calming and Comforting
A Deeper Kind of Calm by Linda Dillow
I enjoyed reading this book very much. I found it to be refreshing, calming and comforting.
Linda Dillow takes the reader on a little journey through four Psalms and pulls out wonderful spiritual “gems” and shares them with the reader. There were quite a few of these hidden “gems” scattered throughout the book in unexpected places. The four Psalms were perfect for her goal of comforting and encouraging her readers.
Clearly this author has walked the path of disappointment before, and offers clear, strong hope for the weary. Woven throughout were glimpses into her own life to help illustrate her points and reassure the reader that she did understand what you, the reader, were going through.
If you are dealing with any trials of disappointment or discouragement (and who isn’t?) this book will be helpful to you. If you are going through a huge major crisis I wasn’t convinced that this book would be the amount of help that you need. It seemed best suited for mature Christian women handling small to medium-sized difficulties.
One other bright spot, however, was the bible study included in the back. Even though I did not completely utilize that feature it appeared to me that it would make a nice study for a small group and that you would gain much more from the book by doing so.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Navpress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CRF, Part 225: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Posted by
Cheryl Cope
on
4/14/2011 7:04:17 PM
Wonderful!
The Psalms are one of my favorite books of the Bible. When I need comfort, peace or am in need of encouragement this is the book of the Bible that I immediately turn to.
In a Deeper Kind of Calm Linda speaks from the heart. Sometimes with humor, sometimes straight up and always with kindness.
This is a short, four chapter book. But filled with "gems" from the Scriptures. The study guide provided at the back of the book is ideal for a short (four week) study on joy during difficult situations. The focus is on Psalm 77~ I remember, Psalm 46~ I hide, Psalm 63~I cling and Psalm 84~ I journey.
Through the soul.searching.words of Psalms we gain a Deeper Kind of Calm that comes from the Father of Love.
Even if you're not experiencing anxiety, depression, trials or discouragement this book and study will give you a faith lift and also will help you understand that even biblical heroes even had times of learning to trust more in God.
Even though this a short 103 page book (not including the Bible study pages) the depth of knowledge that one gleans from its pages is phenomenal.
If you are longing for a Deeper Kind of Calm be sure to pick up this great-tastic book and start your study today! You won't be disappointed!
Posted by
Tammy Griffin
on
4/12/2011 7:32:15 AM
A Deeper Kind of Calm by Linda Dillow - Book Review
“A Deeper Kind of Calm” by ‘Linda Dillow’ from NavPress is a beautiful book intending to help one pass through the valley of weeping with Godly comfort. The book essentially deals with the four psalms 77, 46, 63 and 84. It talks about Holy Remembrance, Holy Confidence, Holy Longing and Holy Pilgrimage. Linda connects with readers’ hearts and minds through narration of her personal and real life stories. The book is simple yet powerful.
More importantly, the book also contains four weeks of bible study contents suitable for group study. Women suffering with grief, pain, etc will find advice from this book greatly helpful and pragmatic. Linda enables us to move from the place of despair to a place of peace.
Linda also spells about the secrets to inherit spiritual blessings in the midst of pain. Anyone walking through the valley of weeping must know that it can become a place of blessing. All it needs is a little perspective from our end. This is possible when we are able to cling to God.
In this book, Linda analyses and describes about the possibility of going through the valley of weeping without falling apart, possibility of having joy in the midst of suffering and possibility of growing in intimacy with the Lord as one travels through the valley. Finally, she is able to give a concrete answer to the readers.
I would give this one four out of five stars.
Please note that I received this book from NavPress Publishers through its book review bloggers program in exchange for an honest review. Also be informed that the opinions I have expressed are my own. I was not required to write a positive review.
Posted by
Uma Maheswaran S
on
4/10/2011 1:18:45 AM
Wonderful, comforting book.
Many times when going through difficult circumstances I long for peace and God's presence. Many times it's when I feel closest to God. Other times it seems I can't even see His hand in my life or feel that He even cares. It's in those times that you can't go by what you feel but by what God's Word states. In this book, A Deeper Kind of Calm, by Linda Dillow, she goes through the following chapters of Psalms; 77 where she remembers, 46 where she hides, 63 where she clings and 84 where she journeys.
This book is not super long and is a great resource for anyone looking to find that faith and hope during times of adversity and hardship. Linda Dillow goes through her struggle with migraines to talking about people who have been paralyzed. The way she brings God's hope and help to life is simply wonderful. I
This book also comes with a 4week Bible study if you want to go deeper or even do a group study.
I was given this book free to review from Navpress. It did not affect my review in anyway and all thoughts are my own.
Posted by
Heidi Smith
on
4/5/2011 6:17:02 AM
A Perfect Read in Times of Difficulty
Sometimes when I am in the valley of hardship, it is hard to pick up a book because my attention span is short and my mind is weary. In those times, when extra doses of strength and encouragement are needed, Linda Dallow’s book A Deeper Kind of Calm is a perfect read. The Valley of Weeping may involve illness, physical pain, prodigal children, relationship difficulties, and enemy attack (enemies may be a person, or it may be fear, anxiety, despair, or depression).
The author draws four Psalms to show four aspects of faith as a survival guide through the valley: remembering, hiding, clinging, and journeying. Through the valley, we journey to the sacred place, experience the blessing of intimacy with God, and grow in character. A key theme I draw from the book is that “the woman of strength dares to dig blessings out of hardships”, and she displays how this really works in the nitty-gritty of life.
The short sections and poignant illustrations will enable you to focus and draw strength in order to not only keep moving forward, but also to find the sweet blessings buried in the valley. A four-week Bible study at the back of the book pulls you deeper into the Psalms with each of these aspects and assists in applying it to your life. It is an easy read in a hospital waiting room or late at night when sleep won’t come. I consider it a must-read-again when I travel through the dark places or want to help a friend through them.
I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Paula Greene
on
4/2/2011 8:04:14 AM
{A Deeper Kind of Calm} - my thoughts
A Deeper Kind of Calm
Steadfast Faith in the Midst of Adversity
by Linda Dillow
Not only did the little things feel 'right' about this book, (the cover was - is - lovely, the text font was easy to read, and the chapters were well arranged,) but the book itself was very, very encouraging.
After I first read it - about a week ago - I thought that, although it was a good book, I would not be giving it a very enthusiastic review.
I have to admit, however, that I am doing just that.
Maybe it - the message of the book - just didn't click at first because I did not really follow the four week bible study plan in the back. I'm not sure.
Or maybe my first thoughts were just to hasty.
Either way, however, I have to give this book a very posetive review.
I kept thinking back to it during the craziest times, and being encouraged and comforted by such and such line.
The book was a beautiful journey through various Psalms which deeply encouraged me and bolstered my faith.
Before I go, let me just share this beautiful quote with you:
"I pray you will be encouraged to hide in your refuge...that fear will be cast away because the Lord Almighty is your personal strength and fortress! No trial that has wrapped itself around your life is too difficult for Him."
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My rating: 10 out of 10 stars.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Hannah
on
3/15/2011 7:58:16 PM
Comforting
Linda Dillow is a talented Christian author who often writes about the calm that we can find in the arms of God. I had previously read "Calm My Anxious Heart" by this author so I was aware of her writing. I must say that this is a brilliant Bible Study about finding joy in our suffering and getting though those down times in our lives. It is based upon 4 Psalms that the author finds comfort in and has found ways to deal with her suffering through these Psalms. She tells us how we too can find comfort in these words. The book can be read as a book, or as a four-week Bible study. The words are very comforting and helpful to me as I have been experiencing a time of difficulty in my life with changing health issues. I found the book to be very helpful to me and plan to keep the 4 Psalms from the book marked in my Bible to refer to in future times.
I wasw provided a free copy of this book for review from NavPress Publishers. I was not obligated to provide a positive review. The opinions in this review are strictly my own.
Posted by
Miriam
on
3/15/2011 5:00:56 PM
A Deeper Kind Of Calm
This 4 week Bible Study is a follow-up to Calm My Anxious Heart, and is a wonderful guide to help a person deal with the trials and disappointments faced throughout a life time. The 4 Psalms used show how to REMEMBER what God has done in the past, to HIDE in His presence, to CLING to Him, and to PRAISE Him for what we cannot see. Most people can immediately come up with a time in their life that can be described as a "Valley Of Weeping", and this book provides instructions as you travel through that valley yourself, or as you encourage a friend who is struggling.
As a person who has gone through several valleys of this type, I can endorse this book as one very beneficial to anyone struggling with heartbreak or depression. The chapters are not very long, and the studies themselves allow each individual to reflect on the what the Psalmist is saying and how it could pertain to her individual situation. It is also set up to be used in either a small group setting or as a study you can do on your own. This makes it perfect for both the woman who needs to share her feelings with a group or for the one who needs to deal with the raw emotions alone first. This is certainly a book that will remain on my bookshelves for future needs.
Disclosure Of Material Connection: I received this book free from NavPress Publishers as part of their Blogger Review Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
Posted by
Cindy Navarro
on
3/15/2011 1:03:09 PM