Encounters of the Heart: There's More to the Story Than Meets the Eye (Breakthrough Encounters Book 2)

By Cathy Heiliger

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0996953329
• ISBN13: 9780996953320
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Heiliger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.4" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Definitely From the Heart

Cathy Heiliger is true to her promise and takes us straight to the heart of things. Here are stories simple and profound. As she retells those not-so-incidental encounters people had with Jesus in the gospels, she "fills in the blanks" by allowing us to become those people and feel, experience those aspects of their lives that brought them face to face with the Master. For example in the story "A Woman and Her Issue" we experience how her "issue" is a beautiful metaphor for the heart "issues" of our lives. Particularly impressive is Jesus' insistence that the woman realize He not only healed her physically, but He continues healing (progressive tense) her emotionally, in her soul. The short studies that follow each story take us deeper and provide us an opportunity to encounter the Great Physician in our own, personal way. Encounters of the Heart takes us beyond "clever writing," beyond mastery of technique and convention, and allows us the opportunity to enter into the mysterious beauty and healing of God, Himself.

A Useful Book for Doctors, Therapists, Pastors

This book was recommended to me by a family member. Although perhaps not the genre of book that would normally be on my reading list as a psychiatrist and executive coach, I must say it grabbed me. I've already recommended it to clients whose current struggles mirror those of specific characters in the stories. The author really has a unique ability to pull the reader into the mind and heart of these Biblical characters in a way that helps clients connect with their own lived but unnamed experience, and in the process stimulate hope, understanding, and direction.

Encounters of the Heart

This was one of those books you did not want to put down! I never thought of looking into the life's of these people in the bible as this author did. I love the fact that the author help's us to dig deep within ourselves with questions that we would not even think of asking ourselves. It helped me to be honest and open without having to talk to someone in person. I got to tell you my favorite part of the book was the last chapter "The Anointing". As I read it, I felt so much like Mary. I felt her emotions, tears, love, joy, sadness. I felt her every heart beat and breath of hers! WOW! It took me away. I really felt I was there in that room with her. I had to close my eyes and just imagine me being with Jesus as she was. It made me cry and long to worship him as she did. Now every time I worship Jesus I see myself touching him as Mary did! Thank you Mrs. Heiliger for helping me to open my eyes and heart to Jesus as you did. This book was extraordinary....I see this book as a source of Gods creative healing power at work. Sylvia Cadena

Encounters of the Heart

Encounters of the Heart takes you inside the minds and hearts of those interacting with Jesus during his time on earth. This book is written in such a way that you feel like you are standing in the crowd waiting to get a glimpse of or be touched by Jesus. It fills your heart with such joy and brings the Scripture stories to life. I look forward to sharing this book and all future books with my friends and family! Thank you Cathy!! Sue Stevens

Encounters of the Heart

If you've ever imagined the intricacy of the biblical stories beyond the words in Scripture, then Encounters of the Heart is for you. Ms. Heiliger's painstaking research for setting accuracy and her insightful writing style in creative story-telling allows one to experience the full impact on those directly involved with Christ during His ministry. It has immensely expanded my understanding of His humanity toward us all. We eagerly await the next edition in the series. Ron Barley Chairman, Passage Ministries International