Spiritual and motivational author and speaker, Neale Donald Walsch earned his claim to fame with his first in a series of amazing books about the human spirit and one's personal relationship with God. The first group of his works, was a three-book series entitled, Conversations With God: An Uncommon Dialogue, Books 1-3.
The first of these books was published in 1995. In it, Walsch explains how he, having been at the absolute lowest point in his life, suddenly found himself having a conversation with God in which God answers every question he has ever held. Questions about money, relationships, purpose, war, religion, poverty, sexuality, the universe and science all came up gradually over the span of the three books.
These books have since been translated into dozens of languages and sold internationally for the past nearly 15 years. Walsch has his detractors. There are those who highly doubt he actually had conversations with God. I will not dispute their claims here, for my point in this post is only to show appreciation for his perspective, whether that perspective is from God or from Walsch himself.
His views are unorthodox and this makes the religious uncomfortable. His conversations took place after he cried out in dejection and frustration following extreme loss in his life. He picked up a legal pad and began to write...and what came from his pen, according to Walsch, were God's answers. This process continued on for several years. He'd write questions and the answers would come. I appreciate the book because the questions are authentic and clear. There are no gaps. He asks the things we've all wondered. And, when God's answer is unclear or confusing, he asks for clarification. There is a profound consistency in the answers that Walsch puts forth claiming that God has given him. They never waver in premise nor logic. Much like one would expect God to explain things. These books are impressive indeed and I will be posting some of my favorite exchanges as time goes on in this blog. Let me know what you think.
The first of these books was published in 1995. In it, Walsch explains how he, having been at the absolute lowest point in his life, suddenly found himself having a conversation with God in which God answers every question he has ever held. Questions about money, relationships, purpose, war, religion, poverty, sexuality, the universe and science all came up gradually over the span of the three books.
These books have since been translated into dozens of languages and sold internationally for the past nearly 15 years. Walsch has his detractors. There are those who highly doubt he actually had conversations with God. I will not dispute their claims here, for my point in this post is only to show appreciation for his perspective, whether that perspective is from God or from Walsch himself.
His views are unorthodox and this makes the religious uncomfortable. His conversations took place after he cried out in dejection and frustration following extreme loss in his life. He picked up a legal pad and began to write...and what came from his pen, according to Walsch, were God's answers. This process continued on for several years. He'd write questions and the answers would come. I appreciate the book because the questions are authentic and clear. There are no gaps. He asks the things we've all wondered. And, when God's answer is unclear or confusing, he asks for clarification. There is a profound consistency in the answers that Walsch puts forth claiming that God has given him. They never waver in premise nor logic. Much like one would expect God to explain things. These books are impressive indeed and I will be posting some of my favorite exchanges as time goes on in this blog. Let me know what you think.
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ReplyDeleteI tried to read his first book when it came out before my son was born (and he's almost 12). I was not able to finish reading it, something inside of me would not let me. IDK if GD lead him to write this book but I feel like He lead me not to read it.:nonno:
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liking your blog btw
Hi D! Thanks for commenting. I understand your caution. He has his share of folks who believe him and folks who are skeptics. I just tried to weigh what I read in the book with what I already have been taught. And, whenever things resonated with me, I appreciated them and looked for more support in scripture. If not, I'd move on. For the most part, there's always something "LOA" inspired that I can get from these books so I tend to use them in that manner.
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