
Is God Disappointed in Me?
Removing Shame from a Gospel of Grace
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Kurt Francom
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As early as Primary, you may have absorbed this confusing message: "God loves us....but He's so disappointed in you".
For a religion that preaches hope, the message of "do more" often seems to win out.
With so many programs, assignments, callings, commandments, standards, and honor codes, how can you keep up?
The adversary highlights the shame you feel when you constantly fall short. Do you feel only heaviness as you consider the Latter-Day Saint path to exaltation? How can God not be disappointed in someone like me?
The gospel was never meant to be exhausting, and God has never been disappointed in you.
God isn't frustrated with you, and He isn't looking to condemn you. Many are trying to gain strength by doing more, but true strength is found in turning to God.
In this book, you'll gain an understanding of the following:
- God wants your heart, not your behavior
- Why you need commandments and covenants, when God already offers you so much grace
- How God's acceptance and love propels you in to a relationship with Him
- Satan's most powerful tool is shame, and it controls you more that you realize
- God is strengthening us by revealing our identity
Listen to this audiobook and discover a new relationship with a God who waits to shower you with love and approval. If you're a Latter-Day Saint, it's time for you to experience the hope, power, and redemption the gospel of Jesus Christ offers.
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An important shake up
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A much-needed perspective shift
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Great Testimony of God’s Unconditional Love
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In 'Is God Disappointed in Me?', the depth of insight into faith, grace, and God's love profoundly resonated with me, echoing sentiments I've long felt but struggled to express. Francum, through his book, has a remarkable gift for giving voice to complex emotional and spiritual dilemmas, articulating thoughts and feelings that many of us grapple with yet find difficult to articulate. His exploration into themes like the misinterpretation of divine disappointment, the significance of approaching scripture with love, and the emphasis on understanding God's character through a lens of compassion, rather than judgment, speaks volumes to readers seeking a deeper connection with their spirituality.
What makes Francum's work stand out is his ability to challenge readers to think beyond their current understanding without demanding conformity to his viewpoints. The book is filled with moments that prompted me to reflect deeply, consider different perspectives, and engage with ideas that I'm still pondering over. While not every concept aligned perfectly with my beliefs, the majority resonated strongly, offering new layers of understanding to my faith journey.
Moreover, Francum's insights into parenting with grace and tackling the misconception that shame should be a component of our spiritual life were particularly impactful. This book is more than just a theological discourse; it's a guide to finding self-love through God's unconditional love, challenging yet comforting, and always enlightening.
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A much needed exploration of grace
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Powerful!
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Powerful and life changing
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