Ep. 142 Change Me – The Ultimate Life-Change Handbook

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Shows Main Idea – Change Me – The Ultimate Life Change Handbook – (Paperback and Kindle Formats) will change your life if you let it. It will also improve your relationships—marriage, parenting, small group, the local church, and other community contexts where you are connecting with people.

Show Notes

I wrote these chapters with practicality in view. At the end of each chapter is a call to action (CTA) opportunity that will challenge you to do something with what you read.

It is best to read this book with someone you can talk to about the content. If you’re married, your spouse is the perfect candidate. Perhaps your small group is looking for solid, practical, sanctification content. You have found it. Share this book with your friend. I’ve divided the chapters into eleven categories:

• Making the Most of the Journey – Chapters 1 to 2
• Your Self-Help Book – Chapters 3 to 4
• Discipleship Worldview – Chapters 5 to 6
• Personal Struggles – Chapters 7 to 14
• The Change Process – Chapters 15 to 17
• Helping People Change – Chapters 18 to 22
• Communication – Chapters 23 to 25
• Marriage and Family – Chapters 26 to 30
• Work to Rest – Chapter 31
• A Praying Life – Chapter 32
• Time to Apply – Chapter 33 to 34

Perhaps you’re looking for something on communication. You can skip the first six categories and read the three chapters on communication. Maybe you want to get into the heart of your marriage struggles. Great. You can start with section eight. There are five chapters for you to read.

The most effective way to read this book is to understand the whole process of change; thus, starting with the first chapter, “Making the Most of the Journey,” is the best place to begin. The categories are set up logically with one building upon the next one. Regardless of where you jump into this book, the key to your transformation will be how often you use the book. Reading it once and moving on to the next thing is not the intended purpose of this book. It will take you years to master this material.

Restatement: it will take years for you “to be mastered” by this material. Read it often. Grab a nugget. Let that be your meditation for the day. Share your daily thoughts with a friend. Talk about it. Practice what you read daily. Teach someone what you learned. The teacher always learns more than the student. If you can teach others what you are actively practicing in your relationships, you will be the master of and mastered by this resource. Let this life-transforming journey begin today. Go Here!

Rick
Greenville, South Carolina
2018

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Rick Thomas

Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.

In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master’s University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).