| How People Grow: What the Bible Reveals About Personal Growth |  | Authors: Henry Cloud, John Townsend
Publisher: Zondervan
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 32,618
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Pages: 368
Number Of Items: 1
Dewey Decimal Number: 248.2
Publication Date: April 30, 2009
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Amazon.com Review
Whether you're hoping to achieve personal and spiritual growth or are looking for guidance to help others, you'll find practical and proven wisdom in Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend's How People Grow: What the Bible Reveals About Personal Growth. Starting with the premise that all growth is spiritual growth, the authors then expound on the concept. Cloud postulates that we spend too much time focusing on problems, rather than on root issues. "We are not just to help others 'feel better' or relate better or perform better," writes Cloud. Rather, he says, people must get back into a relationship with God. With this in mind, there's a brief lesson in theology ("the 'Big Picture'"), then a look at topics such as acceptance, forgiveness, obedience, and suffering. The authors have impressive credentials: they are cofounders of Cloud-Townsend Clinic, cohosts of the nationally broadcast New Life Live radio program, and Gold Medallion winners for the bestselling Boundaries. Boxed summaries of important concepts for growth facilitators, charts, counseling anecdotes, and lots of bullet-pointed text make the content accessible. Professional and lay readers will both find biblically based tools here for personal growth and guiding others. --Cindy Crosby
Product Description
All growth is spiritual growth. Authors Drs. Cloud and Townsend unlock age-old keys to growth from Scripture to help people resolve issues of relationships, maturity, emotional problems, and overall spiritual growth. They shatter popular misconceptions about how God operates and show that growth is not about self-actualization, but about God's sanctification. In this theological foundation to their best-selling book Boundaries, they discuss:* What the essential processes are that make people grow* How those processes fit into a biblical understanding of spiritual growth and theology* How spiritual growth and real-life issues are one and the same* What the responsibilities are of pastors, counselors, and others who assist people in growing---and what your own responsibilities are in your personal growth
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 Delivers on its Title July 24, 2010
C. Stephans
Cloud and Townsend provide all that a book on how people grow according to the Bible ought to have. They offer explanations and insights about Scripture, they highlight dynamics from psychology and family systems, they provide a plethora of examples from their practices, lives and relationships. How People Grow identifies the obstacles to growth related to the fact that all humans are sinful and wounded. The growth they emphasize entails redemption and salvation but does not come easily. I was impressed with how they uphold virtues like humility and suffering as essential Christian elements required for growth.
This is a dense and meaty book that is accessible to all levels of readers. Cloud and Townsend do not get lofty or overly pithy in their writing. They keep it at a level that can be grasped and used by any readers.
In their solutions for people to grow past their problems, the authors continually highlight the importance of solid relationships with other people and especially support groups. This may be the biggest factor in our individualistic culture that people come away with. To grow, we need others and we need close, personal and trusting relationships with others.
The authors also convey their belief that growth comes through God and not apart from him. The book is not preachy but it is realistic and practical.
The mother of all of his books June 12, 2010
Cornbread
I have read (and currently reading) several of Cloud and Townsend's books and my assessment was that this is the most fundamental of all of his books...it hits to the very core of who we are and where we need true healing and growth to come from...not in these 'self-help' or 'management and leadership' books--that are nothing more than quick fixes and feel good types--but through the genuine process of confession, forgiveness, and faith in God and not on the self. With 350+ pages, it can be somewhat dense, but it is worth the time to read and digest.
Good Long in depth book April 6, 2010
Jason J. Chao (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
This book is very eye-opening and helpful for those who want to understand themselves and others better. Many things discusses in the book are concepts that most Christians are aware of but cannot articulate.
This book however was a very looooooooong read. While it is chock full of anecdotes, often times to me it did seem to be repetitive or disjointed. However, it is still easy to read (just took a while to get done with).
Would highly recommend this to anyone who is in ministry or struggling with personal relationships.
Must Read April 6, 2010
Y. LIN (Taipei, Taiwan)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
You can learn a lot whether you are a pastor or layman.
However, its Traditional Chinese version is one of the worst.
Must read for every believer February 13, 2010
Dr. Sams (Columbia, SC)
This book is truly phenomenal! It is useful at each stage of the Christian journey. It may be a bit educational at times, but truly applicable to all life. Even an unbeliever can take fundamental Christian principles and improve their own life, and hopefully be led to the same Christ that has saved me! The Lord has definitely used Cloud & Townsend to bless me, and others I know.
GET THIS BOOK!!!!! SERIOUSLY!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!
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