Faith Is the Answer

By Norman Vincent Peale, Smiley Blanton, M.D. Peale Norman Vincent D.D.,& Smiley Blanton

Book Overview

In the first section of the book, Smiley Blanton opens with a discussion of the power of an invisible force, a force that can change tangible circumstances and realities, the force of faith. Norman... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B000FG8DWG
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: Foundation for Christian Living
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Timeless

Dr. Peale & Dr. Blanton's book is timeless and is as thought provoking today as the first edition was. These are difficult times that we live in and I highly recommend this book to everyone lp

Teaches Successful Living!

In the first section of the book, Smiley Blanton opens with a discussion of the power of an invisible force, a force that can change tangible circumstances and realities, the force of faith. This sets the stage for the remaining chapters which go further in developing the theme of how to tap into this rich resource. Norman Vincent Peale builds upon this introduction by explaining more about the Bible verse, "as he thinket in his heart, so is he." He talks about the implications this has for taping the hidden, often overlooked resources of the subconscious mind. Dr. Peale notes, "the unconscious can only send back what was first sent down."Thoughts are the seeds of deeds. We're told "Before every deed there is a thought or more properly a succession of thoughts."In the third chapter, Smile Blanton tells how to overcome fear, worry, and anxiety.Dr. Peale reminds us that when we get our minds on God, we get our minds off our selves and as a result our confidence in Him provides a release from the negative emotions that try to hold us bound.As one submits to God's care his or her future, the assurance comes that God knows what is best and His will will be accomplished as it is accepted by faith. We're encouraged to saturate our minds with the thought that God can be trusted with our futures, that He has our best interest in mind."The relaxed man is the powerful man," Dr. Peale tells us. Such a person has confidence in God, not self. He is not bound by rigidity. He is flexible for the inevitable changes life brings.Guilt is addressed in the next chapter. Readers struggle with that emotion should read this section carefully and prayerfully.Similarly the next section goes on to talk about self-criticism, failure, and success. We're reminded that change is always occurring. The insight is given that the Bible does not urge us to "try harder" but to "believe."The rest of the book deals with other challenges one faces in life. My copy is well-marked, highlighted, with notes in the margin. I strongly recommend this book. It has helped me grow personally and I am confident it will help others.