How to Find Selfless Joy in a Me-First World

By Leslie Vernick

Book Overview

Do You Need Greater Self-Esteem-Or Something Else Entirely? Western culture increasingly emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-esteem. Many of us believe we must "find" ourselves-and feel good about what we see-before we can experience significant spiritual growth. Focusing so much on ourselves, however, distracts us from pursuing the only source of true fulfillment. Do we, as God's people, really need to love ourselves more? Or is there a wiser, biblical path that can lead us to joy that is not self-centered and fleeting, but God-focused and lasting? Challenging the current fascination with self esteem, Leslie Vernick answers these questions and others that trip up Christians today. Offering surprising insights and practical helps that can make a real difference in your life, she shows how you can experience greater personal, relational, and spiritual growth while humbly adoring and glorifying your God.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578563984
• ISBN13: 9781578563982
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Waterbrook Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Leslie's done it again!

Leslie Vernick has once again written an easily read, yet profound book. If you want to find the source of joy, this book is for you! Leslie's teaching may be a surprise, though. We've been taught to focus on our self, our needs, our wants, as the means to happiness. Leslie clearly explains through biblical teaching and vulnerable, touching illustrations, that the pathway to joy is found in our humility and Christ-likeness. Embracing Leslie's teaching will not leave one unchanged!Soar Unafraid: Learning to Trust No Matter What

Not afraid to speak the truth

What would happen if we all decided to life a life selfless joy? Leslie Vernick introduces an ageless concept that has been buried in today's me first world. It offers solid truth and challenges our current mantra of living by feelings. This book is birthed out of a heart that desires to show a better way to live -- a biblical way. Want to live life on the edge? Do you want to take your faith to a whole new level? Discover how to live a life of selfless joy. Thanks, Leslie Vernick, for an amazing book.

A gift of Truth

"Leslie Vernick has given another gift of truth. With clarity and focus, she zeroes in on the essential need to let go of self and surrender to God for true and sustained joy. Leslie uses real stories as well as facts to engage the intellect and the heart in the discovery that trusting God is the wisest step towards greater joy. Leslie's experience as a counselor and her life as a lover of God positions her to speak practically and with great wisdom. She challenges us to snuggle into the love of God for strength and refreshment, but then head out to share those gifts with others.Leslie is a REAL writer- Relevant, Empathetic, Action-oriented, and Love filled. This book is valuable for self-study, small group study, and church-wide study."

Solid Counsel

At last--an articulate voice of truth in the chaos of our me-first world. Leslie helped adjust my perspective as she took me back to scriptures dealing with "self-fulfillment" and "self-image." Her thoughtful, real-life book is full of sound-bytes. For example, in discussing joy (p. 31), she dismisses the world's definition (temporary pleasures or inner satisfaction of work or family), and says "Those are all wonderful feelings, but they are fleeting, meant only to be tastes of something that points us toward the greatest pleasures and joy of all--knowing the presence of God." The personal applications at the end of each chapter will drive home the changes we need to make in finding true, Biblical joy.